Tibet was historically not a part of China, PRC claims baseless: Report
"China`s pre-1949 official historical records clearly show that, before the PRC invaded Tibet in 1950, Tibet was never part of China. Sadly, today many governments incorrectly believe this ridiculous lie, and this is part of the reason why many western democracies fail to provide adequate support for upholding Tibet`s sovereignty," said Hon-Shiang Lau, Retired Chair Professor,
Jun 28, 2022, 14:54 PM IST
India's special role on Tibet issue; know why New Delhi needs to actively counter China's historical narrative
It would be of critical importance for India to bust the narrative and try to project the real narrative on Tibet. Tibet was never part of China. There is no legal basis on the occupation by the People's Republic of China (PRC) and it is solely on a ‘self-serving basis’. Tibet is an occupied country and the PRC doesn’t possess sovereignty over it.
Feb 11, 2021, 20:18 PM IST
Are frequent tremors in Uttrakhand hills indicative of big quake? 'Yes', says top disaster official
The hills of Uttarakhand are hit frequently by mild earthquakes -- as many as 51 since January 1, 2015 -- which are often dismissed as "usual occurrences".
Apr 09, 2018, 10:42 AM IST
Help push digital connectivity in India: Govt to Microsoft
Microsoft is running a pilot project in Andhra Pradesh using the white space technology to deliver broadband.
Feb 19, 2016, 18:31 PM IST
'Massive 8-magnitude earthquakes could hit North, Northeast India'
Experts said in the wake of Monday's quake that hit Manipur that bigger quakes are expected to jolt the region in the future.
Jan 06, 2016, 09:32 AM IST
March launched to support earthquake survivors in Nepal
The Nepal earthquake which happened in April killed over 9,000 people and injured more than 23,000 was followed by about 300 aftershocks.
Nov 17, 2015, 17:24 PM IST
Indian scientists have discovered extraordinary molecules literally from the cold
Indian expeditions to the Antarctica and the setting up of a specialised institution the National Centre for Antarctica and Ocean Research (NCAOR) in Goa have started yielding some results.
Nov 01, 2015, 09:20 AM IST
UN concerned as essential supplies to Nepal quake victims hit
The UN has expressed concern over continued blockade of a key border trade point with India that has impeded supply of essential goods to the earthquake survivors in Nepal.
Oct 25, 2015, 16:21 PM IST
Northeast's biodiversity infrastructure to be boosted
Government would strengthen the scientific infrastructure to explore and exploit the bio-diversity and bio-technology in the northeastern region, a central minister said here Monday.
Sep 21, 2015, 17:55 PM IST
