Category: Human Interest

Bus conductor granted bail in Ryan murder case

Gurugram, Nov 21 (IANS) A Haryana court on Tuesday granted bail to bus conductor Ashok Kumar, 42, arrested by Haryana…

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Odisha to seek GI tag for ‘Jagannath Rasagola’

Bhubaneswar, Nov 21 (IANS) The Odisha government has decided to apply for Geographical Indication (GI) tag for 'Jagannath Rasagola' instead…

8 years ago

‘Padmavati’ protests much ado about nothing?

Amit Kapoor It's that time of the year again when our sentiments are hurt, and it is acceptable to temporarily…

8 years ago

Nilekanis donate half of wealth to philanthropy

Bengaluru, Nov 20 (IANS) Infosys co-founder and Non-Executive Chairman Nandan Nilekani and his wife Rohini Nilekani have pledged to donate…

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Nokia to digitally empower 500 weavers of Tamil Nadu

Chennai, Nov 20 (IANS) Nokia on Monday announced the launch of a cluster development programme which will digitally empower the…

8 years ago

Create awareness about dangers of Blue Whale game: SC

New Delhi, Nov 20 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Monday said that awareness needs to be created among students about…

8 years ago

Charles Manson, leader of murderous ’60s cult, dead

Washington, Nov 20 (IANS) Charles Manson, the wild-eyed 1960s cult leader whose followers committed heinous murders that terrorised Los Angeles…

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Can Haryana’s women achievers help wash off ‘girl killer’ tag?

By Jaideep Sarin Chandigarh, Nov 20 (IANS) Success as in the movies, international sporting medals, scaling Mt. Everest and now…

8 years ago

London buses to be powered by coffee

London, Nov 20 (IANS) Waste coffee grounds will be used to help power some of London's buses from Monday, according…

8 years ago

15 killed in stampede amid food aid distribution in Morocco

Rabat, Nov 20 (IANS) At least 15 people died and five others injured in a stampede during distribution of food…

8 years ago

58 Army men ride motorbike in Bengaluru for world record

Bengaluru, Nov 19 (IANS) In a spectacular display of daredevilry, 58 men of the Indian Army set a world record…

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From ‘Miss Campus Princess’ to ‘Miss World’: Manushi Chillar’s ascent within a year

By Jaideep Sarin Chandigarh, Nov 19 (IANS) It has been a title bagging year for a doctor-in-the-making. Manushi Chillar, the…

8 years ago

Want your picture on Rs 5 stamp? Visit Sabarimala

Sabarimala (Kerala), Nov 19 (IANS) Those desiring their picture on a Rs 5 postage stamp only need to visit the…

8 years ago

Unicef expresses concern over Afghan children

Kabul, Nov 19 (IANS) The UN Children's Fund (Unicef) has expressed concerns over the status of children, poor access to…

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Committed to improve sanitation facilities: Modi

New Delhi, Nov 19 (IANS) On World Toilet Day on Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reaffirmed his government's commitment towards…

8 years ago

Mass grave found in Libya’s Sirte

Tripoli, Nov 19 (IANS) Libyan security services and a Red Crescent team have found a mass grave in the city…

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Assam CM Sonowal inaugurates Namami Barak festival

Guwahati/Silchar, Nov 18 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Saturday inaugurated the Namami Barak festival at Silchar, Karimganj and…

8 years ago

Hundreds of students join organic rice harvesting in Bihar

Patna, Nov 18 (IANS) It was a celebration with a difference on Saturday when hundreds of students and teachers from…

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NIA officials record Hadiya’s statement

Kottayam, Nov 18 (IANS) A team of investigators attached to the Kochi unit of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) on…

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Kerala RTO gets tough on tax-evading luxury car owners

Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 18 (IANS) The Regional Transport Commissioner's office here has decided to crack down on the thriving business of…

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