Sadhna Yadav

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I am a Delhi-based journalist with more than five years of experience in the media industry. Deeply interested in gender issues, Hindi cinema and international affairs. I write about politics, social and gender issues.

US refuses to declare soldier who crossed into North Korea a 'prisoner of war'

The United States government has refused to classify its soldier Travis King as a prisoner of war (PoW) after he crossed into North Korea last month.

Aug 10, 2023

New Covid strain dubbed 'variant of interest' by WHO

The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Wednesday declared a new Covid strain called Eris as a variant of interest.

Aug 10, 2023

Fossil fuel sites in Australia releasing climate-damaging methane into atmosphere

An investigative report published by a global nonprofit on Tuesday has made worrying revelations about methane leaks.

Aug 09, 2023

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Ukraine and its Western allies wanted Russians to 'kill each other' during the weekend revolt

Russia rewrites history schoolbook to praise Ukraine invasion and Putin

School students in Russia will now be studying chapters in their history book dedicated to President Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine.

Aug 09, 2023

Study finds link between air pollution and antibiotic resistance in humans

The latest analysis of data obtained from more than 100 countries has revealed that air pollution is causing a rise in antibiotic resistance (AMR).

Aug 08, 2023

WHO issues fresh alert for contaminated cough syrup made in India

India-manufactured cough syrup has yet again been flagged by the World Health Organisation (WHO).

Aug 08, 2023

A Taliban fighter on duty in Kabul at the weekend

Taliban bans girls over 10 years old from attending school: Report

In another massive blow to women's rights, the Taliban has banned little girls from getting an education.

Aug 07, 2023

Russian woman fined for 'sex is cool, but Putin's death is better' text on tote bag

A Russian woman named Aleksandra was slapped with a fine for sharing images of a tote bag.

Aug 07, 2023

Indian state erupts into violence weeks before G20 world leader summit

As India prepares to host the Group of 20 (G20) leaders in its capital, New Delhi, a different story is unfolding in the neighbouring state of Haryana.

Aug 04, 2023

Damage to Great Barrier Reef will be irreversible if emissions not reduced: Report

The damage to the Great Barrier Reef (GBR) caused by climate change will be irreversible by mid-century.

Aug 03, 2023

Japanese man who spent £12,480 so he can become a dog takes his first walk

Toko, the Japanese man who spent thousands of dollars so he could get a hyper-realistic dog costume, finally took his first walk as a dog.

Aug 03, 2023

Indian-origin man fired by US company for speaking to dying relative in Hindi

A 78-year-old Indian-American, Anil Varshney, has filed a lawsuit against a US firm, claiming that he was fired for speaking to his dying relative.

Aug 02, 2023

Vegan diets are hugely beneficial for the environment.

Vegan influencer allegedly 'dies of starvation'

A Russian social media influencer who used to promote a vegan diet and lifestyle has reportedly died of starvation.

Aug 02, 2023

Drunk airline passenger sexually assaults mother and teen daughter

Delta Air Lines is facing a $2 million lawsuit after a drunk passenger allegedly sexually assaulted a woman and her teenage daughter.

Aug 01, 2023

Taliban officials make a bonfire of musical instruments because music 'destroys society'

The religious police in Afghanistan burnt down dozens of musical instruments claiming that music could "corrupt" people.

Aug 01, 2023

Woman in India murdered for refusing to marry cousin

A 25-year-old woman died on Friday after being brutally hit by an iron rod in India's capital, New Delhi.

Jul 31, 2023

Denmark looking at legal means to ban burning of Quran

The Danish government may be looking at some legal means to ban protests that involve burning copies of the Quran.

Jul 31, 2023

Singapore hangs woman for trafficking 31 grams of heroin

Singapore executed a woman convicted of drug trafficking in 2018 despite pleas by human rights organisations to stop the hanging.

Jul 28, 2023

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres attends a press conference in Nairobi

'Era of global boiling is here,' claims UN chief as high temperatures scorch earth

The United Nations secretary general, António Guterres, has time and again warned the world of the catastrophic consequences of global warming.

Jul 28, 2023

US govt in possession of non-human bodies and UFOs, claims former intelligence official

A former intelligence official and whistleblower, David Grusch, has made some explosive claims about aliens and alien vehicles in a US congressional hearing.

Jul 27, 2023

More than 50 pilot whales die in mass stranding in Western Australia

More than 50 pilot whales died after a mass stranding on a beach in Western Australia on Tuesday as authorities rushed to save the other stranded whales.

Jul 26, 2023

Singapore to execute woman for drug trafficking for the first time in nearly 20 years

Singapore is set to execute a woman convicted of drug trafficking in 2018.

Jul 26, 2023

Putin signs law banning sex change surgeries in Russia

It's no secret that Russian President Vladimir Putin is not a supporter of the LGBTQ community.

Jul 25, 2023

Oppenheimer sex scene angers India's Hindu nationalists

A sex scene in Oppenheimer has sparked controversy in India and has also reportedly hurt the sentiments of some people who claim to be proponents of Hinduism

Jul 25, 2023

Great Barrier Reef at risk as marine heatwave strikes Australian coast

The world is currently experiencing some of the warmest days. The month of June witnessed record-breaking temperatures, and July may still see warmer days.

Jul 24, 2023

Heatwaves pose risk to food security of entire planet, warn scientists

Climate change is causing record-setting temperatures to become more frequent. It has become the biggest threat to the survival of humanity.

Jul 21, 2023

Environment may be harmed more by going vegan

Vegan diet has a much more positive impact on environment, study finds

A vegan diet causes less damage to the environment than a high-meat diet, claims a study conducted by researchers in the UK.