Category: Human Interest

Leopard shuts down Nepal’s only international airport

Kathmandu, April 3 (IANS) Nepal's only international airport was shut down for half an hour on Monday morning after a…

9 years ago

After 16 months in morgue, Goa priest’s body to be buried

Panaji, April 3 (IANS) Sixteen months after former Catholic priest and activist Bismarque Dias was found dead under mysterious circumstances,…

9 years ago

Suggestions invited on solid municipal waste odour treatment

New Delhi, April 3 (IANS) The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), in a step towards "environmental aesthetic value", has proposed…

9 years ago

War forces Afghan kids to work on streets

Kabul, April 3 (IANS) It might be inconceivable in some countries, but in insurgency-plagued Afghanistan, it is common for young…

9 years ago

US-based foundation launches livelihood programme in Kerala

Washington, April 3 (IANS) A US-based foundation has launched a "livelihood and income generation" programme in India's Kerala state, a…

9 years ago

Over 20mn Britons ‘physically inactive’: Report

London, April 3 (IANS) More than 20 million people in the UK are physically inactive, according to a report by…

9 years ago

Parents, experts observe Autism Day in Delhi

New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) An array of creative kids-specific activities were organised here on Sunday to mark World Autism…

9 years ago

Air India flies three seriously ill Bangladeshi citizens free of cost

Kolkata, April 2 (IANS) Showing its humane face, national carrier Air India on Sunday flew three young Bangladeshi citizens, suffering…

9 years ago

UK passport could turn dark blue after Brexit

London, April 2 (IANS) The UK passport could turn dark blue again after Brexit under a 490 million-pounds ($614 million)…

9 years ago

‘Chenani-Nashri tunnel is India’s longest, and safest’

By Rupesh Dutta Chenani (Jammu and Kashmir), April 2 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir's Chenani-Nashri tunnel, touted as India's longest tunnel,…

9 years ago

‘Chenani-Nashri tunnel is India’s longest, and safest’

By Rupesh Dutta Chenani (Jammu and Kashmir), April 2 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir's Chenani-Nashri tunnel, touted as India's longest tunnel,…

9 years ago

In most states, you can be arrested for ‘looking poor’

By Nyaaya Begging is a crime in 20 states and two Union territories (UTs) of India, reflecting society's embarrassment at…

9 years ago

Bob Dylan receives Nobel Prize in literature

Stockholm, April 2 (IANS) Singer-songwriter Bob Dylan finally received his Nobel Prize in literature at a private ceremony in Stockholm,…

9 years ago

International Pillow Fight Day celebrated around globe

New York, April 2 (IANS) Encouraged by the absence of rain, dozens of people participated on Saturday in a pillow…

9 years ago

Four DU students held for chasing Smriti Irani’s car

New Delhi, April 1 (IANS) Four Delhi University students were arrested for "chasing, misbehaving and overtaking" Union minister Smriti Irani's…

9 years ago

No happy hours at restaurants near highways after SC ruling, workers fear losing jobs

By Kushagra Dixit New Delhi, April 1 (IANS) "Alcohol not available, No happy hour, I love my India" - reads…

9 years ago

Press association seeks pension scheme for working journalists

New Delhi, April 1 (IANS) The Press Association of India on Saturday demanded from the central government a suitable pension…

9 years ago

Maldivian Vogue cover model laid to rest

Dhaka, April 1 (IANS) The body of Raudha Athif, a 21-year-old model who appeared on Vogue magazine's cover and was…

9 years ago

Haryana jail warden suspended for vulgar dance

Chandigarh, April 1 (IANS) The head warden of a prison was on Saturday placed under suspension after a video showing…

9 years ago

China’s beard, veil ban in Xinjiang comes into effect

Beijing, April 1 (IANS) China has introduced new restrictions in the far-western region of Xinjiang in what it describes as…

9 years ago



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