Category: Human Interest

India slides in global gender parity ranking

New Delhi, Nov 2 (IANS) India has slid several notches in the Global Gender Gap Index ranking as compared to…

8 years ago

Nirbhaya’s brother becomes pilot, parents say Rahul Gandhi made it possible

By Sidhartha Dutta New Delhi, Nov 2 (IANS) Nirbhaya's younger brother is flying high -- literally. He has joined a…

8 years ago

As tomatoes hit Rs 100/kg, Chandigarh app offers it at Re 1

Chandigarh, Nov 2 (IANS) With people feeling the pinch after tomato prices soared to Rs 100 per kg, an "on-demand…

8 years ago

Freed from Amritsar jail, Pakistani sisters return home after 11 years

Amritsar, Nov 2 (IANS) Arrested nearly 11 years ago and jailed for carrying drugs, two sisters from Pakistan were on…

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India should stand by Bangladesh, Rohingyas: Bangladeshi filmmaker Farooki

By Sahana Ghosh Kolkata, Nov 2 (IANS) Bangladeshi filmmaker Mostafa Sarwar Farooki, who plans to make a film on the…

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Acting in ‘Hotel Mumbai’ was harrowing: Dev Patel

By Arul Louis New York, Nov 2 (IANS) Actor Dev Patel says acting in "Hotel Mumbai" was "harrowing experience" and…

8 years ago

Condition of conjoined twins from Odisha improves

New Delhi, Nov 1 (IANS) The 28-month-old conjoined twins from Odisha, who underwent an 18-hour surgery for separation at AIIMS…

8 years ago

‘Poison’ in Delhi air, respite likely as wind direction changes

New Delhi, Nov 1 (IANS) Even as medical practitioners sounded a caution against outdoor exercises as "there is no safe…

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Indian doctors advise restraint on prescribing acid reflux pills

New Delhi/Hong Kong, Nov 1 (IANS) Taking strong cognizance of the latest study claiming that common Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs)…

8 years ago

Vidya helps spread message of social inclusion

Mumbai, Nov 1 (IANS) Actress Vidya Balan has associated with TOIs #NoConditionsApply campaign that helps to raise awareness about issues…

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Man found living with mother’s decomposed corpse in Kolkata

Kolkata, Nov 1 (IANS) In a shocking incident, a mentally unstable man was found living in a flat in north…

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PIA leaves two coffins behind in New York

Islamabad, Nov 1 (IANS) The Pakistan International Airlines' (PIA) last flight from New York left behind two bodies, booked for…

8 years ago

Common acid reflux drugs may cause stomach cancer

Hong Kong, Nov 1 (IANS) If you are popping up common over-the-counter drugs daily to treat acid reflux and stomach…

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Australia to ban climbing Uluru from 2019

Canberra, Nov 1 (IANS) Climbing on Australia's iconic Uluru landmark will be banned from October 2019, authorities said on Wednesday.…

8 years ago

In praise of veganism: From fad to growing food habit

By Madhuri Ruia Veganism as a concept comes from a sense of responsibility towards animals and animal products and towards…

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Delhi resident doctors withdraw proposed strike

New Delhi, Oct 31 (IANS) The Delhi government on Tuesday reduced OPD registration timing at all its hospitals by 30…

8 years ago

Two Sholey-inspired auto-rickshaw thieves held

New Delhi, Oct 31 (IANS) Two auto-rickshaw thieves, who drew "inspiration" from two protogonists in iconic Bollywood movie 'Sholay' and…

8 years ago

In a first, Goa to host women priests

Panaji, Oct 31 (IANS) For the first time in Goa, a group of women 'purohits' (priests) will usher in the…

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Restaurant offers discounts to customers with published academic worK

Beijing, Oct 31 (IANS) A Chinese grillroom, Liuyedao or Lancet, offers discounts to customers who have published articles in the…

8 years ago

Trumps give out Halloween treats at White House

Washington, Oct 31 (IANS) The White House was transformed into a haunted house as US President Donald Trump with his…

8 years ago



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