India
Here are the top five reads of the morning
Updated : Feb 02, 2016, 08:52 AM IST
1. Zika virus outbreak: WHO declares an international public health emergency
The World Health Organization on Monday declared the mosquito-borne Zika virus an international public health emergency due to its link to thousands of birth defects in Brazil, as the UN agency sought to build a global response to the threat. Read more here
2. LGBT community waits with bated breath as SC takes up plea on section 377 today
On Tuesday, as the Supreme Court takes up a curative petition on section 377 filed by the Naz Foundation and a body of queer activists against its December 2013 decision upholding the colonial law, it is important to look at whether culturally we allow homosexual reference in our popular culture. Read more here
3. Pentagon to hike spending request to fund fight against Islamic State
President Barack Obama's administration will seek a significant increase in funding for the fight against Islamic State as part of its 2017 defense budget request, US officials say, in another possible sign of US efforts to intensify the campaign. Read more here
4. I feel I should have been treated well: Shivnarine Chanderpaul
Recently-retired West Indies batsman feels he deserved one last opportunity against Australia last year to sign off on a high. Read more here
5. My take on love is never going to change: Katrina Kaif
Katrina Kaif on life, love and everything in between. Read more here