Category: Human Interest

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…

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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…

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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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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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