Category: Human Interest

Somalia, South Sudan ‘in peril’ of famine

United Nations, April 19 (IANS) Northeast Africa is in the grip of a "very fast-moving crisis" that is putting both…

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Quake-hit Italian-town’s mayor slams ‘selfie’ ghouls

Amatrice (Italy), April 18 (IANS/AKI) The Mayor of Amatrice has attacked people who pose for selfies on the quake-stricken central…

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LG takes stock of women’s safety scenario, directs measures

New Delhi, April 18 (IANS) Delhi Lt. Governor Anil Baijal on Tuesday ordered a slew of measures to be taken…

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Air Canada bumps boy off flight, apologises to family

Ottawa, April 18 (IANS) Canada's largest airline, Air Canada, has apologised and offered compensation to a family after bumping their…

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Man donates liver to save 17-month-old daughter

Mumbai, April 18 (IANS) A 17-month-old baby girl from Raipur has become the youngest child in western India to undergo…

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Adityanath wants ministers to declare assets – every year

Lucknow, April 18 (IANS) In a fresh missive to his ministers, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has told them…

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App-based taxi drivers on strike in Delhi on Tuesday

New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) Delhi commuters will need to brace up for a no-show of taxis and autos on…

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Centre’s nod sought to end Kolkata’s East West Metro logjam: Supriyo

Kolkata, April 17 (IANS) In a bid to clear a crucial bottleneck in the proposed East West Metro Rail in…

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Dipa, Sakshi, Alia on Fobes’ ‘super achievers’ list

New York, April 17 (IANS) Olympic medallist Sakshi Malik, gymnast Dipa Karmakar and actress Alia Bhatt are among the 53…

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1 mn foreign nationals worked in China last year

Beijing, April 17 (IANS) Almost one million foreign nationals worked on the Chinese mainland in 2016, the media reported on…

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Prince Harry ‘shut down all emotions’ after Diana’s death

London, April 17 (IANS) Prince Harry has revealed that he sought counselling after spending almost two decades "not thinking" about…

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Toilet paper thieves rob 1,500 rolls from China park

Beijing, April 17 (IANS) China's notorious toilet paper thieves have struck again, stripping a park in Sichuan province of 1,500…

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Couple booted off United Airlines flight

Washington, April 17 (IANS) A US couple headed to Costa Rica for their wedding got booted off a United Airlines…

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A Shimla cafe where prisoners serve pizzas

By Vishal Gulati Shimla, April 17 (IANS) It's a real life scene right out of reel life. Hindi films "Karma"…

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In 5 years, private schools gain 17 mn students, govt schools lose 13 mn

By Devanik Saha Between 2010-11 and 2015-16, student enrolment in government schools across 20 states fell by 13 million, while…

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Pranab to honour freedom fighters to mark Champaran Satyagraha’s 100th year

Patna, April 16 (IANS) Hundreds of freedom fighters from across the country started arriving here on Sunday to be honoured…

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Easter Sunday celebrated in northeast

Aizawl/Kohima, April 16 (IANS) Christians in most parts of the northeast with traditional pomp and gaiety celebrated the Easter Sunday…

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Student housing gets plush, thanks to a start-up

By Gokul Bhagabati New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) The rooms feel like hotels -- fully furnished and well-maintained, says Shivalika…

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Blood donations in China rise by over 6 per cent

Beijing, April 16 (IANS) China recorded 14 million blood donations in 2016, up 6.1 per cent from the previous year,…

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Modi greets people on Easter

New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday greeted the people on the occasion of Easter. "Easter…

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