Category: Human Interest

National Geographic’s famed ‘Afghan Girl’ arrested in Pakistan

Islamabad, Oct= Oct 26 (IANS) National Geographic's famed 'Afghan Girl' Sharbat Bibi was arrested by the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA)…

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Animal rights activists sterilise dogs in Bangladesh

Dhaka, Oct 26 (IANS) Bangladeshi animal rights activists have launched a street campaign in Dhaka to sterilise thousands of stray…

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Indian banks must login for fully-encrypted ATM security solutions

By Nishant Arora New Delhi, Oct 26 (IANS) While some of the countrys premier banks are busy blocking debit cards…

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‘Sapna, Bachat, Udaan’ initiative aims to inculcate savings habit in 90,000 pre-tweens, women

By Vishnu Makhijani New Delhi, Oct 26 (IANS) Leveraging on the recall value of the muppets in widely-watched childrens TV…

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DCW takes stock of old age homes, issues notice

New Delhi, Oct 25 (IANS) The Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) on Tuesday sent notices to Department of Social Welfare…

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No one has right to snatch tribals’ land: Modi

New Delhi, Oct 25 (IANS) Praising the country's tribal communities for conserving the forests, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday…

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Voters want young, educated candidates in Maharashtra: Survey

New Delhi, Oct 25 (IANS) A youth wave seems to have gripped the electorate in Maharashtra with 84 per cent…

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When Crimea plunged into darkness, new friendships emerged

By Anjali Ojha Yalta (Crimea), Oct 25 (IANS) In November 2014, when Crimea was annexed by Russia following a referendum,…

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India home to most generous people globally: Report

New Delhi, Oct 25 (IANS) Despite some recent cases that somewhat reflected people's insensitivity in the country, a study shows…

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Minister calls for push to tourism involving Japan

New Delhi, Oct 25 (IANS) There is a need to increase Japan-involved tourism in the country, said Culture and Tourism…

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10-hour Bodo rail blockade in Assam hits train services

Guwahati, Oct 24 (IANS) Thousands of members of the All Bodo Students Union (ABSU) and other Bodo groups went on…

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100-feet tri-colour unfurled at National Police Academy

Hyderabad, Oct 24 (IANS) A 100-feet-tall national flag was unfurled at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy here on…

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West Bengal to bring Self-Help Groups under insurance cover

Kolkata, Oct 24 (IANS) The West Bengal government is planning to bring the state's Self-Help Groups (SHG) under insurance cover…

9 years ago

Facebook launches revamped Safety Center, Bullying Prevention Hub

New York, Oct 24 (IANS) To make the connecting and sharing experience safe for its 1.7 billion users, including 155…

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Odisha sounds coastal alert over cyclonic storm

Bhubaneswar, Oct 24 (IANS) The Odisha government has ordered complete preparedness in all districts, especially in the coastal region, as…

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Multilateral committee to monitor reconstruction in Nepal

Kathmandu, Oct 24 (IANS) Nepal has formed a foreign aid coordination and facilitation committee with the participation of the Nepali…

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Teach boys how to behave with girls: Goa Governor

Panaji, Oct 23 (IANS) There is a need to inculcate good values in boys, so that they know how to…

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At 500 kg, Egyptian woman is world’s fattest

Cairo, Oct 23 (IANS) She weighs half a tonne, believe it or not. This Egyptian woman, tipping the scales at…

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54 eminent persons named for UP’s ‘Yash Bharti’ awards

Lucknow, Oct 23 (IANS) The Uttar Pradesh government on Sunday named 54 persons for the coveted 'Yash Bharti' awards, given…

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Taiwanese love butter chicken, naan, say Indian restaurateurs

By Venkatachari Jagannathan Taichung (Taiwan), Oct 23 (IANS) Dishes such as butter chicken, naan and dal makhani are favoured by…

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