Life, More features, 12th May 2019, News & Stories from India

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Life More Features 12 May 2019

Life, More features, 12 May 2019

Every child's rightful place in this world is at home, with her/his mother and family. (Photo: Representational/Pexels)

Mother's Day special: For the cause of motherhood

Mothers are irreplaceable, so is the spirit of motherhood.

12 May 2019 5:17 PM

Fighting against all odds, Gauri’s inspirational journey is indeed heart-warming. (Photo: File)

Meet India’s first transgender mother: Gauri Sawant

Read to know more about her inspirational journey from Ganesh to Gauri.

12 May 2019 3:42 PM

The US administration is not taking part in summit preparations but has not said it will skip the event, according to UN officials. (Photo: AFP)

The UN push on climate change is shaping up amid geopolitical shifts

UN kicks off major climate change effort as it will be a tragedy for the whole world.

12 May 2019 12:47 PM

'Free-flowing rivers are important for humans and the environment alike, yet economic development around the world is making them increasingly rare. (Photo: ANI)

Human-made changes are cause of connectivity loss in global rivers

Study finds, only one-third of the world's longest rivers remain free flowing.

12 May 2019 12:01 PM

If other areas are able to replicate Nepal's success, community-forest management could play an even greater role in achieving multiple Sustainable Development Goals. (Photo: Representational/Pexels)

Community-forest management to can help in achieving Sustainable Development Goals

Studies reveal that community-forest management can reduce deforestation and poverty.

12 May 2019 11:39 AM

Tao Porchon Lynch, a 100-year-old yoga instructor who was awarded Padma Shri this year.

Clocking a century

Tao, a 100-year-old, is an India-born American citizen who has no plans of stopping practising and teaching yoga.

12 May 2019 2:32 AM

After completing ten chapters of various literary readings, the team of Readings in the Shed, hosted their new chapter, narrating five German stories.

An evening of translated tales

The eleventh chapter of Readings in the Shed brought five German stories, translated into English, Hindi and Marathi.

12 May 2019 2:20 AM

‘Motherhood’ is a term that is hard to define because it encompasses so much. It is a state of being, a life-long role and a cluster of functions, all at the same time.

Mothers to others

On Mother’s Day, meet the women who are selflessly striving for those in need.

12 May 2019 2:14 AM

Mother’s milk isn’t just for babies anymore. Global chemical giants DowDuPont Inc. and BASF SE are investing millions to ramp up production of an indigestible sugar found naturally in breast milk.

Not just for the babies

A breast Milk Ingredient is the hot new health supplement for adults as study says it can boost immunity and sharpen brain.

12 May 2019 2:01 AM

Gears moms want

Why should Dad have all the fun when it comes to tech, booze and outdoor adventures?

12 May 2019 1:20 AM

The Mommy-and-Me fashion trend is at the peak of its popularity at the moment with many online as well as offline brands in India working on miniature versions of women’s clothing as part of a single collection.

Cute and fun

Social media is flooded with mothers and daughters wearing matching outfits.

12 May 2019 12:54 AM

Right ‘bent’ of mind!

Natasha, an alumnus of Stanford University who is armed with an industrial engineering degree from the US, is a serial entrepreneur.

12 May 2019 12:48 AM

Mums the word

B-town mums talk about the joy, responsibility and the apprehensions of being a mother.

12 May 2019 12:40 AM

Both BJP and Congress are cashing in on the popularity of their candidates who may have no connection whatsoever with real politic or even their voters.

Celebrities fight old horses

As Delhi votes, celebrities like Gautam Gambhir, Hans Raj Hans and Vijender Singh get ready for a face off with veterans.

12 May 2019 12:12 AM

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