Scientists turn to satellite images to map poverty
In a study published on Thursday in the US journal Science, researchers from the Stanford University used machine learning -- the science of designing computer algorithms that learn from data -- to extract information about poverty from high-resolution satellite imagery, Xinhua news agency reported.
Aug 19, 2016, 13:52 PM IST
Americans' habit of throwing half of food produce deepens poverty, creates havoc on environment
This practice, which is usually supported by furnishing reasons such as “cult of perfection”, poverty and hunger in fact inflicts a hefty toll on the environment.
Jul 13, 2016, 15:25 PM IST
View from the Window
It is not that one is not aware of living a relatively privileged life in a vastly poor country. But that day the reality hit me in a much more real manner.
Jul 08, 2016, 12:03 PM IST
SDGs to face challenge of 750 million child marriages by 2030
Ashok Kumar/OneWorld South Asia
Jul 02, 2016, 03:05 AM IST
IMF warns the US over high poverty, inequality
The International Monetary Fund warned the United States Wednesday over poverty and rising inequality in the country, saying both could hold back its economic potential.
Jun 22, 2016, 20:48 PM IST
Subramanian Swamy says Income Tax can be abolished in 1 week (or within 3 years) – find out how
Swamy has also called for bringing back black money stashed in tax havens abroad and nationalising those funds.
Jun 17, 2016, 12:57 PM IST
Millions of Latin Americans could fall back into poverty: UN
A third of Latin Americans who have risen out of poverty over the past 15 years could fall back into it due to the region's recession.
Jun 15, 2016, 04:05 AM IST
Embarrassment for Akhilesh Yadav; 40-year-old man dies of starvation in UP's Barabanki
In what can bring in huge embarrassment for Akhilesh Yadav led-Uttar Pradesh government, a 40-year-old man has allegedly died due to starvation in Barabanki district.
Jun 07, 2016, 14:29 PM IST
Our key mandate in India is to reduce rural poverty: Rasha Omar, IFAD
Ashok Kumar/OneWorld South Asia
May 28, 2016, 12:22 PM IST
`Social fridges` open in Argentina as poverty rises
With hardship rising due to job cuts and inflation, Argentina has adopted a scheme from Europe`s economic crisis: putting food in outdoor "social fridges" for the needy.
May 11, 2016, 11:13 AM IST
Nitish Kumar moots BPL panel for identification of poor families
Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Friday mooted an independent BPL Commission on the lines of Election Commission to help identify poor families.
May 06, 2016, 23:08 PM IST
10% GDP to make India $10 trillion economy, end poverty by 2032: Amitabh Kant
India needs to grow at ten percent to become USD ten trillion economy and eliminate poverty by 2032, Niti Aayog Chief Executive Officer Amitabh Kant said Thursday.
Apr 21, 2016, 19:33 PM IST
PM Modi wants India free from poverty, corruption: Naidu
Taking a dig at opposition parties, Union minister M Venkaiah Naidu on Monday said the opponents "want to have RSS-free India" but Prime Minister Narendra Modi wants India free from poverty, corruption and unemployment.
Apr 18, 2016, 14:18 PM IST
Jaitley in Australia: India to stay on high growth path for 10-20 years, says FM
India will continue on the current path of growth for a couple of decades more, bringing benefits of liberalisation to its people and eliminating the curse of poverty, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said here Friday.
Apr 01, 2016, 13:34 PM IST
For BJP, nationalism means elimination of poverty: Venkaiah
Speaking at a seminar on 'Insult to martyrs in Vijayawada, Naidu said, Nationalism for the BJP is elimination of poverty and providing security to women.
Mar 27, 2016, 00:34 AM IST
Half of American kids live near poverty line: Report
The report by researchers from the National Centre for Children in Poverty (NCCP) at Columbia University illustrates the severity of economic instability and poverty conditions faced by more than 31 million children throughout the US.
Mar 03, 2016, 18:17 PM IST
Poverty linked to childhood depression
Children raised in poor circumstances are likely to have altered brain connectivity, says a new study.
Jan 16, 2016, 12:40 PM IST
400 dabbawallas in Mumbai serve free food to the poor
400 Dabbawallas in Mumbai have initiated the work of serving the free food to the poor people which remains in the marriages and parties.
Jan 01, 2016, 21:17 PM IST
DNA: The plight of Bundelkhand farmers
Watch how poor farmers in Bundelkhand live a life of struggles and hardship.
Jan 01, 2016, 00:33 AM IST
Greek kids ask Santa Claus to stop poverty, hunger, jihadists
Officials at the Hellenic Post Office (ELTA) here were surprised when on opening Greek children's letters to Santa Claus, they found that the children had asked him to put an end to poverty, hunger and jihadists.
Dec 31, 2015, 00:14 AM IST
