Category: Human Interest

Britain authorises three-parent fertilisation to avoid incurable inherited diseases

London, Dec 16 (IANS) The United Kingdom's fertility regulator gave a cautious go-ahead on Thursday to the in-vitro fertilisation of…

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Dylann Roof found guilty in Charleston church massacre

Charleston, Dec 16 (IANS) Self-proclaimed white supremacist Dylann Roof was convicted on Thursday of killing nine African Americans inside a…

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UN invited to monitor, assist evacuation in eastern Aleppo

United Nations, Dec 16 (IANS) The United Nations on Friday acknowledged that the world body has been invited to monitor…

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Aleppo’s liberation writes new chapter of history: Assad

Damascus, Dec 16 (IANS) Syrian President Bashar al-Assad said on Thursday that the liberation of the northern city of Aleppo…

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Gujarat bans hookah bars

Gandhinagar, Dec 15 (IANS) The Gujarat government on Thursday approved an ordinance to ban hookah bars across the state. The…

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President Mukherjee emphasises women empowerment

New Delhi, Dec 15 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee on Thursday stressed the necessity of educating women, providing them economic independence,…

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The nine-year-old ‘Google’ boy who even leaves experts impressed

Patna, Dec 15 (IANS) At an age when most children are only engaged in games and playing, this nine-year-old knows…

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Help Bengal’s tea garden workers: Mamata to Centre, RBI

Kolkata, Dec 15 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday yet again urged the Centre and RBI to…

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Cattle vaccination can increase family wealth, girls’ education

Washington, Dec 15 (IANS) Families that vaccinate their cattle against East Coast fever are likely to report higher incomes and…

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Kashmir Valley readies for ‘Chillai Kalan’

Srinagar, Dec 15 (IANS) The Kashmir Valley readies for the 40-day long 'Chillai Kalan' as night temperatures dropped below freezing…

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55 trains delayed, 16 cancelled due to fog

New Delhi, Dec 15 (IANS) Thousands of passengers were stranded on Thursday as 55 trains were delayed and 16 cancelled…

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An African love story in which India played cupid

By Francis Kokutse Accra, Dec 15 (IANS) When the Indian government awarded scholarships to two African mediapersons, one from Ghana…

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Unemployment reaches record high across LatAm in 2016

Lima, Dec 15 (IANS) The unemployment rate across Latin America and the Caribbean region has hit a new high in…

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‘Aleppo ceasefire back on track’

Damascus, Dec 15 (IANS) A new ceasefire deal has been reached and civilians and the wounded in east Aleppo were…

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Yahoo reports breach affecting more than 1 billion accounts

Sunnyvale, Dec 15 (IANS) Yahoo on Wednesday disclosed a new security breach that may have affected more than one billion…

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France Eiffel tower’s lights put out in solidarity with Aleppo civilians

Paris, Dec 15 (IANS) Lights of the Eiffel Tower were put out on Wednesday in solidarity with civilians in Aleppo…

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Both law enforcement, changed mindsets must to curb attacks on NE people: SC

New Delhi, Dec 14 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Monday said that the law enforcement machinery has to be coupled…

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Formulate plan to combat drug abuse amongst children: SC

New Delhi, Dec 14 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the central government to formulate a National Action Plan…

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Expect ‘five-star’ food in MP villages, courtesy Taj, CII

Mumbai, Dec 14 (IANS) Next time you travel to some remote villages of Chhindwara in Madhya Pradesh, expect 'five-star' quality…

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Day 36 of demonetisation: Banks, ATMs still crowded

New Delhi, Dec 14 (IANS) Banks and ATMs on Wednesday continued to be crowded with long queues visible outside even…

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