Category: Human Interest

6 killed in central Nigeria attack

Abuja, Oct 16 (IANS) The Nigerian Police has confirmed that six people were killed and scores others injured following a…

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UN condemns bombing in Somalia, offers support

Mogadishu, Oct 16 (IANS) The United Nations' senior envoy in Somalia has condemned Saturday's bombing that claimed over 230 lives…

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Delectable festive treats with a modern twist

Gurugram, Oct 14 (IANS) The much awaited festive season is almost here. Keeping with the spirit of the festivities, a…

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Kerala village seeks global recognition at WTM London for ‘responsible tourism’

Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 14 (IANS) A village in the backwaters of Kerala is vying for top honours at the London World…

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Microsoft builds treehouse offices

Washington State, Oct 14 (IANS) To help its employees gain creativity, focus and happiness, Microsoft has built treehouse workspaces with…

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Firecrackers ban: Traders diasspointed, furious about business setback

New Delhi, Oct 13 (IANS) As the Supreme Court on Friday refused to modify its earlier order banning the sale…

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‘Deep Dharohar’: Reviving folk tradition of Diwali celebration

New Delhi, Oct 13 (IANS) With an aim to revive the lost classical and folk traditions of the festival Diwali…

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Children trained on hygiene using innovative games

New Delhi, Oct 13 (IANS) Around 1,000 school children here on Friday were trained to use toilets and wash hands…

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Around 26 mn die without morphine tablets: Report

New Delhi, Oct 13 (IANS) Nearly 26 million people die every year worldwide in serious pain without a three-cent morphine…

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Digital technology key to fighting poverty: India

By Arul Louis United Nations, Oct 13 (IANS) Digital technology can play a key role in fighting poverty, which can…

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London retains number one world city rank

London, Oct 13 (IANS) London has retained its rank as the number one city in the world shrugging off Brexit…

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Pope invokes special blessing for the jobless

Vatican City, Oct 12 (IANS/AKI) Pope Francis on Thursday urged the Virgin Mary to bless humankind and "specially those seeking…

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SC moved for lifting of cracker ban citing cultural, religious rights

New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) A Chennai-based civil rights organisation on Thursday moved the Supreme Court seeking lifting of the…

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Bengaluru to host World Sudoku, Puzzle Championships

Bengaluru, Oct 12 (IANS) Bengaluru will host the 12th World Sudoku Championship and the 26th World Puzzle Championship from October…

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Sri Lanka train strike strands thousands

Colombo, Oct 12 (IANS) Thousands of commuters were left stranded in Sri Lanka on Thursday as railway unions launched an…

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Weak dieting intentions to constant phone-gazing: The psychological basis (Book Review)

By Vikas Datta Title: What Would Freud Do?; Author: Sarah Tomley; Publisher: Cassell Illustrated/Hachette UK; Pages: 193; Price: Rs 499…

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AAP protests at Delhi Metro stations against fare hike

New Delhi, Oct 11 (IANS) The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Wednesday protested outside nearly 60 stations of the Delhi…

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Sex with wife below 18 is rape, rules Supreme Court

New Delhi, Oct 11 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Wednesday said sex with wife below 18 years of age is…

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Sports gave me confidence, independence: Mithali Raj

New Delhi, Oct 11 (IANS) India's inspirational women's cricket captain Mithali Raj feels that child marriage can be dealt with…

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Sindhu to support Bridgestone campaign for breast cancer awareness

New Delhi, Oct 11 (IANS) Olympic silver medallist P.V. Sindhu will support the Bridgestone Pink Valve Cap Donation Drive Campaign…

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