Category: Human Interest

Media ignore disabled without celebrity envoys, says Shriya Saran

New Delhi, Nov 17 (IANS) Indian media does not cover disabled persons' activities if these do not have a celebrity…

9 years ago

Government to showcase social innovations at PBD

New Delhi, Nov 17 (IANS) In the run-up to next year's edition of the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD), the foremost…

9 years ago

Jaipur Lit Fest to support emerging writers

New Delhi, Nov 17 (IANS) For the first time, Jaipur BookMark, the B2B segment of the Jaipur Literature Festival, will…

9 years ago

Bhupen Khakhar masterpiece to lead Bonhams’ London auction

New Delhi, Nov 17 (IANS) Bhupen Khakhars modern masterpiece "Man in Pub", a haunting portrait of withdrawn individuals, isolated in…

9 years ago

Reduction in cash exchange limit draws sharp criticism

New Delhi, Nov 17 (IANS) The government's move to reduce cash exchange limit from Rs 4,500 to Rs 2,000 drew…

9 years ago

India, Bangladesh officials meeting over disputed enclave

Agartala, Nov 17 (IANS) India and Bangladesh officials on Thursday began a two-day meeting to resolve differences over southern Tripura's…

9 years ago

Six hours of wait, anger – to get our own money

By Sidhartha Dutta New Delhi, Nov 17 (IANS) After spending six long hours to withdraw just 10,000 rupees from my…

9 years ago

Has BJP scored a self goal with demonetisation?

By Mohit Dubey Lucknow, Nov 17 (IANS) Is Prime Minister Narendra Modi's demonetisation move turning out to be a self…

9 years ago

Stories of girls from multiple generations

New Delhi, Nov 17 (IANS) From the cotton fields of Telengana to the dark alleys of Kolkata and the dusty,…

9 years ago

Families with weddings welcome hike in withdrawal, but hassles persist

New Delhi, Nov 17 (IANS) The government's move to allow families with weddings a one-time withdrawal of Rs 2.5 lakh…

9 years ago

Demonetisation: A chaiwallah’s perspective

By Sarwar Kashani Noida, Nov 17 (IANS) Bhola, who had celebrated the day a fellow "chaiwallah" (tea vendor) like him…

9 years ago

Currency press capacity: Around 6 months needed to replenish Rs 500 notes

New Delhi, Nov 17 (IANS) Will new notes which replace the demonetised currency find itself in circulation soon? Unlikely, if…

9 years ago

Pune police couple who faked Everest feat, suspended

Pune, Nov 17 (IANS) Six months after they claimed to have become the first married couple in history to scale…

9 years ago

Many skip offices to stand in queues for cash

New Delhi, Nov 17 (IANS) The chaotic situation and long queues outside banks and ATMs in Delhi and adjoining Noida…

9 years ago

Currency press capacity: Around 6 months needed to replenish Rs 500 notes

New Delhi, Nov 17 (IANS) Will new notes which replace the demonetised currency find itself in circulation soon? Unlikely, if…

9 years ago

Nitish plans longest human chain in support of prohibition

Patna, Nov 17 (IANS) Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Thursday said that the state government will organise the world's…

9 years ago

Manipur celebrates Ningol Chakkouba: Occasion for sibling bonding

By Iboyaima Laithangbam Imphal, Nov 17 (IANS) For generations, Manipur has been celebrating a unique festival called Ningol Chakkouba every…

9 years ago

Cash withdrawal norms eased for farmers, agri-traders, weddings

New Delhi, Nov 17 (IANS) The government on Thursday announced a set of seven decisions pertaining to demonetisation, mainly aimed…

9 years ago

Golfer provides Australian PM Trump’s phone number

Canberra, Nov 17 (IANS) Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull's phone call to congratulate US President-elect Donald Trump on his victory…

9 years ago

Demonetisation claims 2 more lives in Telangana

Hyderabad, Nov 17 (IANS) Demonetisation has claimed two more lives in Telangana as a depressed farmer and his father committed…

9 years ago



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