Category: Human Interest

Maruti violence: Life term for 13, five-year jail for four

Gurugram, March 18 (IANS) A Haryana court on Saturday awarded life imprisonment to 13 former workers of Maruti Suzuki India…

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Morocco positions Western Sahara town as pivot to Africa

By Ranjana Narayan Dakhla (Morocco), March 18 (IANS) This quiet town, situated at the tip of a narrow peninsula abutting…

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Nitish Kumar to launch ‘Gandhi Smriti Yatra’ in April

Patna, March 18 (IANS) Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is set to launch a "Gandhi Smriti Yatra" from Champaran next month…

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This Indian is the oldest enrolled for an MA programme

Patna, March 18 (IANS) A 97-year-old, who enrolled for a masters in economics here in 2015, has been recognised by…

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Artificial intelligence-enabled app for live bus info and more

Kolkata, March 18 (IANS) An artificial intelligence-enabled app launched by the West Bengal government lets commuters know about the real-time…

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Delhi Metro’s ‘Heritage Line’ at final checkpoint

New Delhi, March 17 (IANS) The long-awaited "Heritage Line" of Delhi Metro inched closer to being pressed into service, as…

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Mehbooba would prefer Salman as J&K brand ambassador

Mumbai, March 17 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti on Friday said that the state is safe for…

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Humboldt Penguins with ‘Western names’ unveiled in Mumbai Zoo

Mumbai, March 17 (IANS) A tiny colony of seven endangered Humboldt Penguins, imported from an aquarium in Seoul last July,…

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Indo-Japan Food Forum stresses healthy food and habits

New Delhi, March 17 (IANS) The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries of Japan (MAFF) hosted first Indo-Japan Food Forum…

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Restaurateurs insist on keeping right to restroom admission reserved

New Delhi, March 17 (IANS) The order imposed on South Delhi restaurants to open their restrooms to the general public…

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NCPA’s folk festival to celebrate the culture of Assam

Mumbai, March 17 (IANS) The National Centre for Performing Arts (NCPA) is all set to showcase the traditional art and…

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Giving up fast, marriage plan dissipated Sharmila’s support?

By Iboyaima Laithangbam Imphal, March 17 (IANS) The roller coaster ride of human rights activist Irom Sharmila Chanu continues after…

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New policy envisages affordable healthcare to all: Nadda

New Delhi, March 16 (IANS) The government on Thursday said that the National Health Policy, 2017, proposes free drugs, free…

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Bengal hospital ‘discovers’ uterus, ovary in man

Kolkata, March 16 (IANS) An elderly man lodged a police complaint on Thursday after a private hospital report in West…

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IIT-Kharagpur to help New Town become ‘happiest part of India’

Kolkata, March 16 (IANS) In a bid to develop New Town, a satellite township on the north-eastern fringes of the…

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Assam’s Devadasi dance experiences a slow revival

By Azera Parveen Rahman Guwahati, March 16 (IANS) In a small town called Pathsala, about 60 km from this principal…

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India taking up fishermen issue with Sri Lanka: Sushma

New Delhi, March 16 (IANS) External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Thursday said India is taking up the issue of…

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Spurned lover kills cousin, commits suicide

Hyderabad, March 16 (IANS) In a gruesome incident, a youth stabbed his cousin to death after she spurned his love…

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Trump’s ex-wife to publish book

New York, March 16 (IANS) US President Donald Trump's former wife is set to publish a "non-partisan, non-political" book detailing…

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Basar: A beguiling getaway from urban monotony

By Milinda Ghosh Roy Basar (Arunachal Pradesh), March 16 (IANS) The quaint hill destination of Basar at the centre of…

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