Category: Human Interest

Bihar gears up for ‘Prakash Parv’

Patna, Dec 18 (IANS) With less than a fortnight to go for the 350th birth anniversary celeberations of the 10th…

9 years ago

Academics slam UN ban on child labour

London, Dec 18 (IANS) A group of international academics has condemned the UN convention banning child labour as "harmful", saying…

9 years ago

Sushma to help bring back body from Japan

New Delhi, Dec 18 (IANS) External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Sunday pledged to help an Indian woman to get…

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Modi seeks suggestions for ‘Mann Ki Baat’

New Delhi, Dec 18 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday invited suggestions on topics and themes from public for…

9 years ago

In PM Modi’s Varanasi, stink and development go hand-in-hand

By Vishal Gulati Varanasi, Dec 18 (IANS) In this ancient city that is Prime Minister Narendra Modi's parliamentary constituency, development…

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Technical glitch slows down Delhi Metro trains on Blue Line

New Delhi, Dec 18 (IANS) A slight technical fault in Delhi Metro on Sunday caused the trains on Blue Line…

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UN to vote on Aleppo evacuation plan

United Nations, Dec 18 (IANS) The UN Security Council on Sunday will vote on a French draft resolution to monitor…

9 years ago

UN chief calls for safety of migrants

United Nations, Dec 18 (IANS) UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has called on the international community to act on global compact…

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Portal on radiation status of mobile towers soon

Jaipur, Dec 17 (IANS) To allay the fears of the general public on mobile tower radiation, the Department of Telecom…

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12-year-old plans 2 terrorist attacks in Germany

Berlin, Dec 17 (IANS) A 12-year-old boy attempted twice to launch terrorist attacks in the western German city of Ludwigshafen…

9 years ago

Syrians’ blood on hands of Assad, Russia and Iran: Obama

Washington, Dec 17 (IANS) Outgoing US President Barack Obama on Friday harshly accused the Syrian regime, along with Moscow and…

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Offbeat places to travel in upcoming year

New Delhi, Dec 16 (IANS) Planning a vacation but confused about destination? Why not the theater district in Seoul or…

9 years ago

20-year-old woman’s rape in car sparks anger in Delhi

New Delhi, Dec 16 (IANS) The rape of a 20-year-old woman in a car here, coincidentally a day before the…

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SSE India felicitates young entrepreneurs

New Delhi, Dec 16 (IANS) The School for Social Entrepreneurs (SSE) India, an initiative supported by PwC and British Council…

9 years ago

Restore peace in Syria, Indian-origin boy urges Santa

London, Dec 16 (IANS) A seven-year-old Indian-origin boy has penned a Christmas letter to Santa Claus asking not for presents…

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London’s Big Ben to fall silent for facelift

London, Dec 16 (IANS) The famous Big Ben Tower in London on Friday closed its doors to visitors for a…

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People being trained for digital payments: Minister

New Delhi, Dec 16 (IANS) Law and Information Technology Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad on Friday said a large number of…

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India’s first ‘fully-AC’ busopolis inaugurated in Punjab

Chandigarh, Dec 16 (IANS) The country's first fully air-conditioned bus terminus, the Mohali busopolis, was inaugurated in Mohali town in…

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Lok Sabha passes disability bill

New Delhi, Dec 16 (IANS) The Lok Sabha on Friday passed by voice vote the Rights of Persons with Disabilities…

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Syrian refugees could be sent back home to safe zones: Greek official

Vienna, Dec 16 (IANS) Greek Defence Minister Panos Kammenos said here on Thursday that Syrian refugees could be taken back…

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