Category: Human Interest

German ministry under fire for meat-free buffets

Berlin, Feb 25 (IANS) Politicians stormed out of a buffet at a German government symposium on "exporting green technology" in…

9 years ago

Muhammad Ali Jr. detained by immigration at Florida airport

Miami, Feb 25 (IANS) Muhammad Ali Jr., son of the late legendary boxer, was reportedly detained for several hours by…

9 years ago

Abusive tweets may get your account locked

New York, Feb 25 (IANS) Complying with its mission to curb hate speech and abusive language, Twitter is locking the…

9 years ago

Hrithik would love to dance with 500 kg Egyptian woman

Mumbai, Feb 24 (IANS) After Eman Ahmed Abdelaty, the Egyptian woman weighing 500 kg who is here for a weight…

9 years ago

Achuthanandan wants strong action against moral policing

Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 24 (IANS) Former Kerala Chief Minister V.S. Achuthanandan on Friday demanded strong action from the state government against…

9 years ago

‘Rangoon’ humble tribute to Netaji, INA: Vishal Bhardwaj

Kolkata, Feb 24 (IANS) Filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj on Friday said "Rangoon" is a "humble tribute" to Indian revolutionary Netaji Subhas…

9 years ago

Wagah-like tourist spots proposed on Bangladesh border in Meghalaya

Shillong, Feb 24 (IANS) The Border Security Force (BSF) has proposed to develop two areas along the India-Bangladesh border in…

9 years ago

Modi describes yoga as ‘potent peace weapon’

Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu), Feb 24 (IANS) Describing yoga as the "most potent peace weapon" in the world, Prime Minister Narendra…

9 years ago

CBFC’s refusal to certify ‘Lipstick…’ could be misunderstanding: Vishal

Kolkata, Feb 24 (IANS) Acclaimed filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj on Friday said the censor board's refusal to certify "Lipstick Under My…

9 years ago

Patient death: Kolkata hospital denies charges, to refund money

Kolkata, Feb 24 (IANS) Dismissing allegations of having refused to release a patient over money, a city hospital on Friday…

9 years ago

After patient’s death in Kolkata, TMC leader calls hospital a ‘crematorium’

Kolkata, Feb 24 (IANS) A man, who was critically injured in a road accident in West Bengal, died on Thursday…

9 years ago

Thousands throng temples in Odisha on Mahashivratri

Bhubaneswar, Feb 24 (IANS) Thousands of devotees on Friday thronged various Shiva temples across Odisha to offer prayers on the…

9 years ago

Shivratri, a grim reminder of what Kashmir has lost

By Sheikh Qayoom Srinagar, Feb 24 (IANS) The auspicious occasion of Maha Shivratri Friday came as a grim reminder of…

9 years ago

200 deities gather for Mahashivratri in Himachal town

Mandi, Feb 24 (IANS) In this Himachal Pradesh town, popularly known as 'Chhoti Kashi', over 200 deities from hundreds of…

9 years ago

Killing of Telangana man in US bar shocks family, Swaraj

Hyderabad, Feb 24 (IANS) The killing of Srinivas Kuchibhotla in a shooting incident in the US has shocked his family,…

9 years ago

Personal conduct more powerful than social media: Pope

Vatican City, Feb 23 (IANS/AKI) Our behaviour has more impact than social media posts, re-posts and "likes", Pope Francis said…

9 years ago

DCW recommends FIR against Safdarjung Hospital

New Delhi, Feb 23 (IANS) The Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) on Thursday recommended that the Delhi Police register a…

9 years ago

Rs 10,290 crore health budget boost hides key funding cuts

By Pavitra Mohan Despite a Rs 10,290-crore increase for 2017-18, an analysis of the Union governments health budget reveals that…

9 years ago

Japan to pay damages to Okinawans hit by US jets’ noise

Tokyo, Feb 23 (IANS) A Japanese court on Thursday ordered the central government to pay over $260 million in compensation…

9 years ago

Facebook bans transgender YouTuber for vocal criticism

New York, Feb 23 (IANS) Facebook has come under severe criticism for banning a US-born transgender YouTube personality for slamming…

9 years ago



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