Category: Human Interest

Cow dung and fruit trees: Traditional wisdom helps Assam cope with climate change

By Azera Rahman Subhadra Kumari had to wait a nervous few weeks before the flood waters abated from her paddy…

8 years ago

Pope denounces violence against women, sexism

Villavicencio (Colombia), Sep 8 (IANS/AKI) Pope Francis on Friday deplored violence and "patriarchal and sexist' attitudes towards women. "Pschological, verbal…

8 years ago

Foreigners seek salvation of their ancestors’ souls in Gaya

Patna, Sep 8 (IANS) They are not Hindus, not even Indians. They all are from various foreign lands, visiting India…

8 years ago

Now, Shiv Ganga Express coaches decouple thrice in UP

Lucknow, Sep 8 (IANS) Hundreds of passengers on board the Shiv Ganga Express had a providential escape on Friday when…

8 years ago

JCBs, locksmiths assist security forces search Dera headquarters

Sirsa/Chandigarh, Sep 8 (IANS) JCB machines, locksmiths, forensic experts and dog squads assisted a comprehensive search operation launched by security…

8 years ago

Why Indian cities must go for low-carbon energy

By Soumya Sarkar As India urbanises at a rapid pace, there's a daunting challenge in balancing higher energy use with…

8 years ago

Former US Presidents jointly call to help Harvey victims

Washington, Sep 8 (IANS) Five former US presidents launched a joint campaign to raise funds for Harvey victims, a catastrophic…

8 years ago

Delhi Police rescue mother-child from man who conned 14 women

New Delhi, Sep 8 (IANS) Delhi Police on Thursday rescued a woman and her minor son and arrested a man…

8 years ago

‘Limited access to capital, gender bias biggest challenges for Indian women entrepreneurs’

Kolkata, Sep 7 (IANS) Lack of access to capital, gender bias at work place and a weak infrastructure in capacity…

8 years ago

‘Skeletons’ inside premises, admits Dera mouthpiece

Chandigarh, Sep 7 (IANS) Hours before authorities and security agencies are likely to start a search and sanitisation operation inside…

8 years ago

Elderly Delhi woman stabbed to death in her house

New Delhi, Sep 7 (IANS) A 70-year-old woman was stabbed to death by unknown persons in west Delhi, police said…

8 years ago

24 more newborns die in MP district hospital

Bhopal, Sep 7 (IANS) A hospital in Vidisha in Madhya Pradesh has reported death of 24 newborns -- adding to…

8 years ago

Indian-origin boy of 14 youngest to fly single-engine plane

Sharjah, Sep 7 (IANS) An Indian-origin teenager based here has become one of the youngest pilots to fly a single-engine…

8 years ago

Prince George starts first day of school

London, Sep 7 (IANS) Prince George started his first day at school on Thursday, but his mother, the Duchess of…

8 years ago

Goa may ban ‘drunken swimming’ off its beaches: Minister

Panaji, Sep 7 (IANS) The Goa government is mulling a law to ban "drunken swimming" off its beaches, state Tourism…

8 years ago

High on spirit, spinal injury survivors leave audience spellbound with performance

New Delhi, Sep 7 (IANS) Survivors of serious spinal injuries showcased their unwavering spirit by putting on a series of…

8 years ago

Eco-San toilets provide hope in flood-prone Bihar

By Debabrat Sukla, Anjal Prakash and Aparna Unni Incessant rain in August along the Nepal-India border caused flooding in many…

8 years ago

Gujarat launches subsidised food scheme for construction workers

By Anand Singh Ahmedabad, Sep 7 (IANS) It's 6.30 a.m. and construction workers have started assembling near kadiyanakas (hiring points)…

8 years ago

SC reserves verdict on plea to criminalise sex in child marriage

New Delhi, Sep 6 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Wednesday reserved its verdict on a plea challenging the provision of…

8 years ago

Lankesh killing a bid to create fear in society: Media veterans

New Delhi, Sep 6 (IANS) Journalists, civil society activists and students gathered in good numbers at the Press Club of…

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