Category: Human Interest

18th century BT Road’s transformation documented

Kolkata, Feb 18 (IANS) The transformation of the nearly 250-year old Barrackpore Trunk (BT) Road -- one of India's oldest…

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World’s first transgender doll to be unveiled

New York, Feb 18 (IANS) The worlds first transgender doll is being unveiled at the New York toy fair this…

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Mentally unstable brothers remain chained for 30 years

Bhilwara (Rajasthan), Feb 17 (IANS) Two mentally-challenged brothers have been living tied in chains for almost three decades now in…

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2005 Delhi bombings: A tale of two mothers at opposite ends of justice

By Amiya Kumar Kushwaha New Delhi, Feb 17 (IANS) Their search for justice began almost simultaneously over 11 years ago…

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Mumbai restaurants to offer discounts on voting day

Mumbai, Feb 17 (IANS) Going out to vote for the February 21 civic elections promises to be a rewarding culinary…

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In suicide note, Arunachal CM Kalikho Pul alleges graft by SC judges, Congress

New Delhi, Feb 17 (IANS) Late Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Kalikho Pul had named some sitting as well as former…

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Kerala bishop against Excise Department running anti-liquor drive

Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 17 (IANS) In the larger interest of the state, the Kerala Excise Department should not run anti-liquor campaigns…

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Dry ATMs rebut Jaitley’s claim of swift recovery post note ban

New Delhi, Feb 17 (IANS) Despite the claim of Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley that printing of new money was…

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Social exclusion may prompt conspiratorial thinking

New York, Feb 17 (IANS) Feelings of despair brought on by social exclusion can cause people to seek meaning in…

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Lost ‘Zealandia’ under Pacific close to recognition as continent

Wellington, Feb 17 (IANS) Zealandia -- a lost continent submerged in the southwest Pacific -- is a step closer to…

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Scientists explore Scotland mystery cave network

Edinburgh, Feb 17 (IANS) New light is being shed on a mysterious network of tunnels and caves carved out of…

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3D printing, virtual reality used to bring dinosaur to ‘life’

Sydney, Feb 17 (IANS) A team of Australian scientists are using a world-first approach combining three-dimensional (3D) printing and virtual…

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Australia announces new, blind-friendly currency note

Canberra, Feb 17 (IANS) Australia will introduce a brand new ten dollar currency note in September featuring tactile "raised dots"…

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Justice not served, complain 2015 blast victims

New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) Families of victims and those injured in the 2005 serial blasts in Delhi voiced deep…

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Rape victim’s family to get free legal aid

Gurugram, Feb 16 (IANS) Gurugram-based NGO Frishtey will provide free legal aid to the family of a 10-year-old girl who…

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Minister launches Facebook page of Hunar Haat

New Delhi, Feb 16 (IANS) Union Minister of State for Minority Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on Thursday launched the Facebook…

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Kid wants job with Google, Pichai encourages her

London, Feb 16 (IANS) For most of the kids, toys are what fascinate them. But this seven-year-old girl from Britain…

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US philosophers slam Trump’s anti-Mexican policies

Washington, Feb 16 (IANS) Nearly 500 US philosophers have announced their rejection of the anti-Mexican policies of American President Donald…

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Australian dog that saved penguins dies

Sydney, Feb 16 (IANS) An Australian dog that gained international fame for saving a colony of penguins has died at…

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Washington zoo begins events to send off giant panda

Washington, Feb 16 (IANS) Washington's Smithsonian National Zoo began a series of public events in preparation to send off a…

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