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Sum of us: The ancient and modern history of counting people

A wall mosaic at the ancient Chora Church in Istanbul depicts Joseph and Mary with a census official, just before the birth of Jesus. (Shutterstock)

Updated on Aug 3, 2023, 1:53 PM IST

1.4 billion, the whole and the parts: A tale told in puzzles, by Kabir Firaque

If humans formed a queue in space, maintaining a safe distance of one metre between every two individuals, Indians (or Chinese) alone would be more than enough to get from Earth to the Moon (roughly 384 million metres away). (Pixabay)

Updated on Aug 3, 2023, 1:54 PM IST

India elected to ‘highest’ UN statistical body for 4-year term

"Congrats Team @IndiaUNNewYork for coming through so strongly in a competitive election,” External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said in a tweet on Wednesday. (PTI)

Published on Apr 6, 2023, 5:28 AM IST

US, Britain walk out on Russia at UN over war crime charges

The International Criminal Court last month issued an arrest warrant against Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Updated on Apr 6, 2023, 5:14 AM IST

PM calls for integrated response to disasters

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses at the International Conference on Disaster Resilient Infrastructure on Tuesday. (PTI)

Updated on Apr 5, 2023, 12:30 AM IST

UN tells Afghan staff to stay home over women worker ban concerns: Report

The restrictions did not initially apply to the United Nations and some other international organisations. (AP Photo/Ebrahim Noroozi)

Published on Apr 4, 2023, 11:02 PM IST

Varanasi start-up feted for helping beggars become entrepreneurs

Beggars’ Corporation received the Best Social Impact Award. (Representational photo)

Updated on Apr 3, 2023, 10:08 PM IST

Negotiations on G20 outcome document key at Kerala meet

G20 delegates attend the inaugural session of the 2nd Sherpa meeting under India's G20 Presidency, at Kumarakom on Friday. (G20 India Twitter)

Updated on Apr 1, 2023, 12:01 AM IST

G20 Sherpas meet in Kumarakom for ‘free and frank discussions’

The G20 Sherpas are participating in four sessions spread over (Twitter/@g20org)

Updated on Mar 31, 2023, 2:54 PM IST

26% of world lacks clean drinking water, 46% sanitation: UN report

UN Report On Water Shortages: Two billion people lack access to safe drinking water, the report said.

Updated on Mar 22, 2023, 8:25 AM IST

A climate wake-up call for the world

The report’s narrative is clear: Humans are altering the climate and natural systems in unprecedented ways.

Published on Mar 21, 2023, 7:15 PM IST

These countries made to top 10 list of world’s happiest. Where does India stand?

India found its place at 126th rank on World Happiness Report 2023.

Published on Mar 20, 2023, 10:58 PM IST

‘Borderless nation…’: Nithyananda's office on Kailasa

Representatives of the so-called "United States of Kailasa", founded by fugitive godman Nithyananda at the UN Human Rights office in Geneva. (File)

Updated on Mar 19, 2023, 3:57 PM IST

Russia has committed 'wide range' of war crimes in Ukraine: UN

Russia denies committing atrocities or attacking civilians in Ukraine.

Published on Mar 17, 2023, 12:20 AM IST

‘Honour and Pride': Bhutan no longer among world's poorest nations

The Punakha Dzong, aka fortress, constructed in 1637-38, appears on Bhutanese banknotes. But you may never see it because the Indian rupee is used commonly and welcomed

Published on Mar 9, 2023, 8:23 PM IST

'Put own house in order': India's stern message to Pakistan at UN

MEA under secretary Jagpreet Kaur replying to Pakistan's statement at the UN Human Rights Council session on Wednesday.

Updated on Mar 9, 2023, 6:20 AM IST

India slams Pak foriegn minister Bilawal for raking up Kashmir at UNSC debate

India's Permanent Ambassador to United Nations Ruchira Kamboj speaks at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) meeting.

Published on Mar 8, 2023, 12:56 PM IST

Gender equality 300 years away, says UN chief ahead of International Women's Day

Members of Women of the Wall sing during Rosh Hodesh prayers in the Old City of Jerusalem. The group has waged a decades-long campaign for gender equality at the holy site. (AP)

Updated on Mar 7, 2023, 12:44 AM IST

Taliban's persecution of women could be 'crime against humanity': UN

In December, the Taliban banned most female aid workers.

Published on Mar 6, 2023, 6:49 PM IST

After years of talks, UN states agree 'historic' deal to protect high seas

When the new treaty comes into force it will allow the creation of marine protected areas in these international waters.

Published on Mar 5, 2023, 1:30 PM IST

Morning brief: India hits out at Pak at UNHRC, says ‘responsible for death of…’

India's representative to UN Seema Pujani

Published on Mar 4, 2023, 8:59 AM IST

‘Responsible for death of thousands of civilians’: India slams Pakistan at UNHRC

India's representative to UN Seema Pujani

Updated on Mar 4, 2023, 6:48 AM IST

Who is Vijayapriya Nithyananda, the Kailasa ‘representative’ at UN going viral?

Kailasa diplomat Vijayapriya Nithyananda's photos at UN are going viral. Kailasa is rape-accused godman Nithyananda's virtual country.

Published on Mar 3, 2023, 6:55 AM IST

Plastic use in G20 countries projected to nearly double by 2050: Study

Among the G20 countries that have yet to introduce national bans on single-use plastic products are Brazil, the United States, Indonesia and Turkey.

Published on Feb 28, 2023, 1:00 PM IST

UN Security Council structure not working; India should have…: Liz Truss

Britain's former Prime Minister Liz Truss.

Published on Feb 24, 2023, 1:13 PM IST

UN adopts resolution for peace in Ukraine; India, China abstain from vote

The U.N. General Assembly

Updated on Feb 24, 2023, 5:12 AM IST

1 woman dies every 2 mins despite drop in maternal mortality in 20 years: UN

The overall maternal mortality rate dropped by 34.3 percent over a 20-year period -- from 339 maternal deaths per 100,000 live births in 2000 to 223 maternal deaths in 2020. (File)

Updated on Feb 23, 2023, 6:55 AM IST

International Mother Language Day 2023: Theme, significance, history

People paint the road on the eve of International Mother Language Day, in Kolkata on Monday. (ANI Photo)

Published on Feb 21, 2023, 11:08 AM IST

‘UN Security Council silence on North Korea is dangerous’, says US

United Nations: US Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield.

Published on Feb 21, 2023, 4:25 AM IST

Why the world needs a deal to protect its oceans?

The high seas - areas lying beyond countries' exclusive economic zones - make up nearly two-thirds of the world's oceans.

Published on Feb 20, 2023, 9:33 PM IST

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