Babli Yadav

Articles by Babli Yadav

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Diminishing Parsi community finds beacon of hope in new births despite losing 178 to COVID [details]

Ministry of Minority Affairs' attempt to increase the population of the community through Jiyo Parsi scheme is showing signs of success, however, the community that reportedly witnessed around 83 new lives between 2020-2021, lost more than twice the number due to the pandemic.

Jun 14, 2021

The famous crypto artwork auctioned at Sotheby recently

More NFTs go under hammer at Sotheby's after $11.8mn "alien with mask" digital art [details]

After CryptoPunk artwork of an alien wearing a mask made by digital artist Silly Tuna was sold by Sotheby's for $11.8 million, the art-house announced the auction of five more CryptoPunk NFTs. While traditional art fans find it bizarre, digital artists welcome the change.

Jun 12, 2021

Bhunte watching over the elephant herd resting after trekking for more than 500 kms

Napping elephants in China go viral; Expert points out likely reason behind the 500-km journey

Elephant biologist links recent Chinese elephant herd migration journey with mammoth's ability to retain memories; doodles the famous napping scene to shine a light on dynamics of the man-elephant interactions.

Jun 11, 2021

Bhairavi Jani (centre) at a World Economic Forum meeting

Lapses in rural Covid reality: This woman entrepreneur brings forth many on Twitter

As covid cases across the nation take a dip, rural India continues to battle the ill-effects of the pandemic with poor infrastructure and aversion to the modern healthcare system. Karnataka deputy CM announces steps to deal with Covid-19 in rural Karnataka.

Jun 10, 2021

June is celebrated as Pride month all across the world

Madras HC's landmark judgement favours LGBTQIA+; bans conversion therapy, protects community [details]

This year's pride month has given the LGBTQIA+ community in India reasons to smile and celebrate 'pride' in its true sense. Even though the order by Madras High Court, also seeking a ban on cure therapy, only issues interim guidelines for authorities concerned, it's being considered as a benchmark judgement.

Jun 8, 2021

An earlier photo of Ashish Lata Ramgobin

Great-granddaughter of Mahatma Gandhi jailed for fraud in South Africa

On Monday, the great-granddaughter of Mahatma Gandhi was sentenced to jail by a South African court in Durban in a fraud case that she had defrauded a businessperson for 6.2 million rands

Jun 8, 2021

A bullock cart race scene from Karnataka captured by nature photographer Naveen

What is Shankarpat; bullock cart racing is Maha's rich cultural heritage [details]

In India, the bullock cart race is synonymous with the pride of villagers seeking traces of their tradition. In 2017, some state governments amended the Prevention of Cruelty to the Animals Act 1960 to keep this tradition alive much to the chagrin of animal lovers.

Jun 7, 2021

Covid Impact: From a big circus to an intimate celebration, Mindful Wedding is the new norm

It's the season of weddings in India and while the lockdown has its restrictions, there is no stopping the couples who wish to marry but weddings aren't the pompous affair they once used to be.

Jun 7, 2021

A virtual tour screenshot of the exhibit; marked black box for Garau's invisible sculpture

The art of being visible through invisible work

Recently an Italian artist's invisible sculpture titled Lo Sono (I am) was auctioned by a Milano gallery for nearly € 15, more than its estimated price. Seems like the trend of being visible through unseen artforms isn't new in the absorbing world of arts.

Jun 5, 2021

Juhi Chawla's 5G petition labeled "publicity stunt"; actor fined ₹20 lakh fine for wasting court's time

Actress turned environmentalist Juhi Chawla's 5G plea to Delhi High Court was dismissed on Friday with an imposition of a fine of 20 Lac. Lesson learnt, online hearings aren't open for all.

Jun 4, 2021

A petition filed on change.org to save doctors from attacks

Now, K'taka doctor brutally thrashed by deceased kid's family; condition critical [details]

As many as 12 medical staff attending to COVID-19 patients have been attacked in Karnataka, a recent video of an Assam doctor being thrashed with utensils shocked many in the fraternity and outside.

Jun 3, 2021

Frank Kameny doodle by Google for Pride Month

COVID-19 hits LGBTQ community hard; NGOs, private firms step up amid lack of aid [details]

June is the Pride month for the queer community across the world; hit severely by the pandemic, the community needs support more than ever.

Jun 2, 2021

Still winning - Naomi Osaka may be out of the grand slam 2021 but she is still winning over the sports world for her taking a tough call

Still winning: Naomi Osaka's exit opens floodgates of support; tennis champion lauded for taking tough calls

The last week for the Tennis world has been rather contentious and has put the spotlight on the way gaming championships are promoted through the press, sometimes even at the cost of the player's well-being. International Business Times chronicles what really happened and how sports media persons are moved to second-guess their actions.

Jun 1, 2021

Zero to Zerodha: The Kamath brothers Nithin and Nikhil

Trailblazers, transparent and tenacious: Journey of Zerodha's Kamath brothers from K'taka

While their controversial ten-figure salary might be the focal point of Zerodha's Nithin and Nikhil Kamath's public image right now, here are a few things about Karnataka's billionaire boys that deserve kind attention too.

Jun 1, 2021

Lorena, Mexican film about a young ultramarathoner

Best meaningful films for children to watch on OTT right now [IBT pick]

Thanks to OTT platforms, Indians have found a chance to rise above the mighty Bollywood and find solace in the subtle nuances of world cinema. If you are a parent and a cinephile, here's how you can introduce your children to the magic of foreign films.

May 30, 2021

Martyr's wife joins Indian Army, makes the country proud

After her husband Major Vibhuti Shankar Dhoundiyal sacrificed his life in Pulwama encounter, then 27-year-old Nitika resolved to join the army and successfully passed out from the Officers Training Academy, Chennai today

May 29, 2021

A video grab shows Madikeri police official manhandling the reporter

Kodagu journalist pushed, manhandled by local police for doing his job

A news daily correspondent from Kodagu who has been reporting widely on the pandemic situation in the district was recently manhandled by local police on the pretext of not carrying valid ID, shares his plight on microblogging site, says, 'This is what we get for reporting'.

May 28, 2021

A mask designed by Jennifer Veyie, a Professor in Kohima as a conversation starter to highlight the period cycle

Menstrual Hygiene Day 2021: Men who take pride in their menses work and how

With every passing generation, a new word for menstruation is unearthed. As the world observes Menstrual Hygiene Day 2021, IBTimes highlights the work of some good men in spreading the awareness

May 28, 2021

"Innovative" couple take their love to new heights; flops by flouting COVID rules [details]

The infamous couple who tied their nuptial knot mid-air amidst a COVID crisis may soon expect a legal 'air' block as DGCA demands a probe into the matter and orders SpiceJet to lodge a complaint against those flouting COVID-19 norms even when high up in the skies.

May 25, 2021

Sharing pictures, putting out name and location on social media, a strict no-no

Report to Childline, not on social media; NCPCR warns amid COVID orphan crisis in India [details]

According to reports, as many as 20000 children might be affected by India's covid orphan crisis. National Commission for protection of child rights prohibits the public from clicking pictures of orphaned children during the pandemic, revealing location and identity on social media.

May 24, 2021

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