Category: Human Interest

Amendment in the maternity bill may affect the hiring process: Survey

New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) The amendment in the law more than doubling maternity leave to 26 weeks from the…

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Preparations underway for Namami Brahmaputra festival in Assam

Guwahati, March 27 (IANS) Preparations are underway on a war footing for Namami Brahmaputra, the biggest ever river festival in…

9 years ago

150 dinosaur tracks discovered in Australia

Brisbane, March 27 (IANS) A team of palaeontologists has identified 150 tracks from 21 dinosaur species in Australia, the University…

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China nominates Tai Chi for Unesco list

Beijing, March 27 (IANS) China has nominated Tai Chi, a form of ancient Chinese martial art, for inclusion in the…

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Indian-Americans protest CNN documentary over ‘Aghoris’

Washington, March 27 (IANS) A large contingent of Indian-Americans gathered outside the CNN office in Chicago after the channel aired…

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Muslim women stand with victims of Westminster attack

London, March 27 (IANS) A group of Muslim women stood on Westminster Bridge in a show of solidarity with victims…

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Aadhaar not mandatory for social schemes: SC

New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Monday said the unique identification number - Aadhaar card - cannot…

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Australian researchers ask stargazers to help find ‘Planet 9’

Canberra, March 27 (IANS) The Australian National University (ANU) has called on amateur astronomers to help its researchers find a…

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Sushma helping out German patient in Kolkata hospital

New Delhi, March 26 (IANS) External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Sunday offered to help a German patient, who was…

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$100,000 given to American who tried saving Indians

Washington, March 26 (IANS) The Indian American community in Houston has presented $100,000 to Ian Grillot, a 24-year-old American who…

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Myanmar rejects UN-backed probe into Rohingya abuses

Nay Pyi Taw, March 25 (IANS) The Myanmar government has rejected a UN mission to investigate the alleged persecution of…

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1,800 units of blood collected in camps countrywide

Gurugram, March 25 (IANS) SABIC's annual blood donation drive across India collected 1,800 units of blood in camps, a company…

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Congress MP’s petition on making sanitary pads tax-free draws support

New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) A petition launched by Congress MP Sushmita Dev asking for taxes on sanitary pads to…

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Intense discussion on culture and nationalism at conclave

New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) The relationship between culture and nationalism as well as the impact of both of these…

9 years ago

Turn off your lights, celebrate Earth Hour

Washington, March 25 (IANS) The world will celebrate Earth Hour on Saturday night by switching off lights and going "dark"…

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Anti-Romeo squads become active in Jharkhand

Ranchi, March 25 (IANS) Taking a cue from Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand has launched its own anti-Romeo squads, with police pouncing…

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Jews, Muslims, Indian Americans join hands against hate crimes

Washington, March 25 (IANS) People from the Jewish, Muslim, and Indian American communities gathered on the steps of Tifereth Israel…

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Yogi Adityanath should do ‘gas-releasing’ asana: Twinkle Khanna

New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) Taking a dig at Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath for his rather off-the-cuff remarks…

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Where art is a learning, therapy and creative hub

By Saket Suman New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) A magnificently elegant interior dotted with all things artistic -- surreal paintings,…

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Prince George to attend private school that discourages best friends

London, March 25 (IANS) Britain's Prince George will attend a private primary school where the first rule is to "be…

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