Category: Human Interest

In India no one asks me how it feels to be black: Writer Paul Beatty

By Debayan Mukherjee Kolkata, Feb 6 (IANS) Afro-American writer Paul Beatty, whose novel "The Sellout" -- a scatter-gun satire on…

9 years ago

Pope Francis sends out Super Bowl message

Vatican City, Feb 6 (IANS) Pope Francis released a video shortly ahead of Sunday's Super Bowl, the annual American football…

9 years ago

Entry for women in night sessions to Maramom convention sought

Thiruvalla (Kerala), Feb 5 (IANS) While the Supreme Court is considering cases on the entry of women into the famed…

9 years ago

JNU terms continuation of students’ protests ‘unwarranted’

New Delhi, Feb 5 (IANS) A senior Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) official on Sunday termed the students' decision to continue…

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A walk in Delhi for fight against cancer

New Delhi, Feb 5 (IANS) Rekha Gupta, 45, battled with cancer for eight long years -- without losing hope to…

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Jallikattu held in Madurai district

Chennai, Feb 5 (IANS) Tamil Nadu's traditional rural sport Jallikattu, bull taming sport, was held at Avaniyapuram in Madurai district…

9 years ago

The fairytale that launched India’s literary renaissance

By Vikas Datta A whirlwind tale of romance, adventure and magic, it is no ordinary fable -- and not due…

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34 trains delayed, 12 rescheduled due to fog

New Delhi, Feb 5 (IANS) At least 34 trains were delayed and 12 rescheduled on Sunday due to fog in…

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Was very naughty at school, admits Premji

Bengaluru, Feb 4 (IANS) Going down memory lane, India's IT czar and billionaire Azim Premji on Saturday said he was…

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EC introduces ‘pink booths’ in Punjab, Goa

New Delhi, Feb 4 (IANS) "Pink booths" or polling booths managed completely by female staff and security personnel were introduced…

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Swaraj India announces ‘three-tier’ candidate selection process

New Delhi, Feb 4 (IANS) Newly formed political party Swaraj India on Saturday announced its "three-tier" candidate selection process for…

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Religious leaders play major role in promoting harmony: Dalai Lama

New Delhi, Feb 4 (IANS) Religious leaders in India, especially the Muslims, have a major role in promoting religious harmony,…

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5-year-old Pakistani boy reunited with mother at Attari-Wagah border

New Delhi, Feb 4 (IANS) A five-year-old Pakistani boy was reunited with his mother on Saturday at the Wagah-Attari border…

9 years ago

Pakistani mother-son to reunite at Wagha after a year

Islamabad, Feb 4 (IANS) A five-year-old boy and his mother are set to reunite on Saturday at the Wagha border…

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Old-timers, others miss electoral din in UP’s Agra

By Brij Khandelwal Agra Feb 4 (IANS) As campaigning for the first phase of the seven-phased Uttar Pradesh assembly elections…

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Wine and music mingle to add zing to fest

By Nirmal Anshu Ranjan Nashik (Maharashtra), Feb 4 (IANS) As winter goes on the wane to make way for spring…

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Maharashtra couple runs half-marathon to marry

Satara (Maharashtra), Feb 4 (IANS) No 'ghodi' (mare), cars, 'saat pheras' or a cacophonic wedding procession for a fitness crazy…

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Senior citizen dies after cardiac arrest at Goa polling booth

Panaji, Feb 4 (IANS) A 78-year-old woman died after suffering a cardiac arrest outside a polling booth in Panaji, officials…

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‘Teddy bears’ debut in Goa polls

Panaji, Feb 4 (IANS) Several first time female voters who cast their ballot in 40 selected polling booths in Goa,…

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Lawyers at New York airport aid travellers caught up in ban

New York, Feb 4 (IANS) A week after US President Donald Trump imposed a temporary travel ban for residents of…

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