Madras, Feb. 13: All the higher secondary and Central schools in the country will switch over in June 1975 to the new pattern of education — a 10-year general schooling followed by a two-year higher secondary/pre-degree course and a three-year degree course. These schools now provide a 11-year education at the end of which students … Read more
The Sharavati river that takes birth at Ambutirtha in Tirthahalli taluk of Shivamogga district flows for about 130 km through some of the most scenic and ecologically diverse regions of Karnataka in the Western Ghats before reaching the Arabian Sea. It has also been a major source of electricity production in Karnataka. The river water … Read more
The night of January 28 shimmered with devotion and festivity as the Muslim community in Hyderabad gathered to observe Shab-e-Miraj, the first sacred night of worship before Ramzan. At Bahadurpura crossroads in Old City, the rich aroma of biryani curled through the air, wafting from ‘AK Caterers & Cooking Services’ where Mohammed Ilyas battled the … Read more
Founder of Liana Trust, Gerard Martin (right) during a demonstration of venom extraction at the Serpentarium with Lisa Gonslaves (left) at Rathnapuri near Hunsur in Mysuru district. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT For long known as the land of snake charmers as dubbed by colonialists, India is also the world’s snakebite capital with an estimated … Read more
A poster of the WhatsApp chatbot on snakebite awareness. | Photo Credit: arranged Liana Trust, which has set up a serpentarium in Rathnapuri near Hunsur in Mysuru district recently, is also behind a WhatsApp chatbot, the first such initiative in Karnataka on snakebite awareness that educates citizens about snakes and snakebite prevention. The chatbot launched … Read more
A Kochi metro train leaves its station at Vyttila mobility hub. | Photo Credit: THULASI KAKKAT The story so far: In 2015, the NDA government positioned urban development as a key pillar of its growth strategy as cities contribute nearly 67% to the GDP. However, in the government’s vision for a “Viksit Bharat,” cities seem … Read more
FILE – President Donald Trump speaks to reporters as he signs executive orders in the White House on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File) | Photo Credit: Evan Vucci (This article is part of the View From India newsletter curated by The Hindu’s foreign affairs experts. To get the newsletter in … Read more
Come winter and the local markets are flooded with a plethora of seasonal delights. From root vegetables such as turnips and greens such as sarson (mustard leaves) to a multitude of legumes and beans, there is no dearth of delectable produce during the season. Luscious toor beans or pigeon peas are one such winter delight. … Read more
U.S. President Donald Trump second term will likely see the domestic and foreign policy priorities enacted in his first term as President revived and sharpened, institutions reformed further in line with his administration’s vision, and Americans’ socio-cultural response to the Trumpian paradigm. Significant changes are expected in multiple dimensions of the policymaking space. First, on the economy, … Read more
India accounts for 26% of the global TB burden, according to the India TB Report 2024. File photograph used for representational purposes only | Photo Credit: REUTERS At 16, Sonam from Banaras was diagnosed with pre-extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis (pre-XDR TB), a severe form of the disease requiring intensive treatment. The diagnosis was devastating, and her … Read more