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UN invites applications for remote internships, check details here

June 26, 2021 10:37 am

The internship is based in UNCCD Office in Bonn, Germany, but candidates can work remotely from their home country. The last date to apply is July 15. 

The face of climate change is poverty and loss of dignity: Ghana leader Samia Nkrumah

September 20, 2019 11:56 am

"Until women enter the arena alongside men with full force in land governance, change won't happen," said Nkrumah, President of Pan-African Center in Ghana.

Adapt to climate change, or face huge economic and human toll, warns report

September 10, 2019 10:04 pm

The report said that investing in early warning systems, climate-resilient infrastructure, dryland agriculture crop production, global mangrove protection, and freshwater resources will pay dividends several times over.

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Indian origin man from Karnataka beheaded at Dallas motel after workplace dispute

Updated: September 12, 2025 09:02 IST

Excerpt: Dallas Motel Horror: The victim fled toward the motel office where his wife and 18-year-old son were present, but the suspect pursued him, carrying out the assault despite their attempts to intervene.

Gukesh loses 3rd game in row as world champion’s woes against younger prodigies continue; to face Divya Deshmukh today

Updated: September 12, 2025 08:56 IST

At Grand Swiss, Gukesh has been held to a draw by 14-year-old Yagiz Kaan Erdogmus, handed a defeat by 16-year-old American GM Abhimanyu Mishra, and has now lost to another 16-year-old from Turkey, Ediz Gurel.

US President Donald Trump attends Yankees game, draws mixed reaction on 9/11 anniversary

Updated: September 12, 2025 08:53 IST

President Donald Trump honoured 9/11 victims at the Pentagon before heading to Yankee Stadium, where his appearance drew mixed reaction.

The Bengal Files box office collection Day 7: Vivek Agnihotri’s new flop hasn’t even recovered a third of its budget, proves Kashmir Files was anomaly

September 12, 2025 08:50 IST

The Bengal Files box office collection Day 7: In a week's time, The Bengal Files has managed to around Rs 11.25 crore, which is a bit more than the lifetime collection of The Vaccine War.

Railway officer mastermind of extortion racket, not cooperating in probe: GRP to court

Updated: September 12, 2025 08:28 IST

Vijaya Ingawale (52), who was attached to the Bandra railway police, was in touch with some civilians through which the racket was carried out, RPF alleged.

Ashneer Grover says ‘let there be comparisons’ of Rise and Fall with Bigg Boss 19, reveals what he’s learnt from Salman Khan: ‘Watch episodes yourself, don’t go by…’

Updated: September 12, 2025 08:20 IST

In an exclusive interview with SCREEN, Ashneer Grover discusses his new show as a host, Rise and Fall, comparisons with Salman Khan's Bigg Boss 19 and Karan Johar's Traitors, and his journey of weight loss.

Nihal Sarin leads FIDE Grand Swiss after wild ending vs Parham Maghsoodloo; Vaishali on track for history

Updated: September 12, 2025 08:19 IST

Maghsoodloo had started the game as the tournament leader and was so crestfallen when the writing on the wall became apparent, that he could not even meet Nihal’s eyes as he extended his hand in resignation. Even Nihal seemed to apologise to Parham for winning the game.

15 Years of Dabangg: How Bollywood still fails its women and government rewards it

Updated: September 12, 2025 08:09 IST

From Dabangg to Animal, Bollywood has turned stalking, harassment, and toxic masculinity into romance and entertainment — and then rewarded it with medals. Fifteen years on, women in these films still don’t get a story of their own.

1st Friday after Eid-e-Milad Bank Holiday 2025: Are banks open or closed today, on September 12? City-wise list here

Updated: September 12, 2025 08:07 IST

Bank Holiday Today: Banks in some parts of India will be closed today, Friday, 12 September, on account of this (the first Friday after Eid-e-Nabi), as designated by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in its 2025 holiday calendar.

In Bihar seat-sharing, Mahagathbandhan hits turbulence as Congress, VIP up the ante

September 12, 2025 09:00 IST

Ahead of Oppn alliance's key meeting, Cong steps up bargaining for its “respectable share” including “winnable seats”, while VIP chief Mukesh Sahani seeks his projection as Deputy CM.

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