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'No point defending it now': Reddit user's harsh take on Delhi NCR goes viral amid worsening air pollution

India, Dec. 14 -- A Reddit post declaring that "Delhi NCR is cooked" has gone viral amid worsening air quality in the national capital region. In the post titled 'Delhi NCR is cooked no point of defe... Read More


Increasing inequality in the Nigerian polity as a disincentive for investment, By Dipo Baruwa

Nigeria, Dec. 14 -- Nigeria has often been described as an investment haven, anchored on its vast endowment of natural and human resources. The country possesses over 34 commercially viable mineral re... Read More


ADB approves $240 million loan for Chennai metro expansion in India

New Delhi, Dec. 14 -- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a USD 240 million loan--the second tranche of the Chennai Metro Rail Investment Project--to support the expansion of the metro rail ... Read More


Campaign launched to make revered Devghat 'plastic-free'

Chitwan, Dec. 14 -- A campaign to declare Devghat Dham, one of the country's most revered Hindu pilgrimage sites, a plastic-free zone has been launched. The local governments, civil society groups and... Read More


Sahitya Akademi organises two-day seminar to promote modern Kashmiri theatre

Srinagar, Dec. 14 -- Sahitya Akademi, in collaboration with the Young Dramatists' Society of Srinagar, organised a two-day seminar on modern Kashmiri theatre at Tagore Hall, aimed at promoting theatre... Read More


Lao Cai works hard to preserve Pa Di people's traditional crafts

Lao Cai, Dec. 14 -- To preserve their cultural heritage and values, and prevent traditional crafts, especially traditional costume-making, from fading away, the Pa Di people in Muong Khuong, Lao Cai p... Read More


ADB approves USD 108 mn loan to Mizoram to strengthen public healthcare system

New Delhi, Dec. 14 -- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a USD 108 million results-based loan to support the Government of Mizoram in strengthening its public health care system and achievi... Read More


CII lays out investment roadmap for Budget 2026-27

New Delhi, Dec. 14 -- India's next phase of economic growth will depend on steady and strong investment across public, private, and foreign channels, according to the Confederation of Indian Industry ... Read More


Delhi schools closed or open after GRAP 4? Classes to go hybrid amid severe AQI

India, Dec. 14 -- As Delhi reels under severely toxic air quality, the government has enforced Stage 4 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) in urgent efforts to curb the deteriorating air quality... Read More


Rana Daggubati turns 41: When the birthday boy revealed diet and fitness secrets behind his ripped Baahubali 2 body

India, Dec. 14 -- Actor Rana Daggubati, the man who brought the formidable Bhallaladeva to life, celebrated his 41st birthday on December 14, 2025. While he is known for his towering presence, his phy... Read More