Category: Human Interest

Solar plane begins final flight

Cairo, July 24 (IANS) The world's largest solar-powered aircraft, Solar Impulse 2 has left the Egyptian capital, Cairo, on the…

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Two Mexican kidnappers sentenced to 520 years in prison

Mexico City, July 24 (IANS) Two men involved in one of Mexico's most shocking kidnapping and killing incidents have each…

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Gurgaon sales executive honoured for her bravery in foiling robbery

Gurgaon, July 23 (IANS) A woman sales executive at Gurgaon jewellery showroom was on Saturday honoured by Haryana Police for…

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Just break the silence over child labour: Kailash Satyarthi

By Pragya Kashyap New Delhi, July 23 (IANS) Kailash Satyarthi has been a campaigner for child rights nationally and internationally…

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Judith’s family awaits reunion amid privacy

Kolkata, July 23 (IANS) Patiently awaiting her homecoming, the family of Indian aid worker Judith D'Souza, who was rescued after…

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Families of two Kerala officials on missing AN-32 pray for good news

Kozhikode (Kerala), July 23 (IANS) As search for the missing AN-32 IAF aircraft with 29 people on board is on,…

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Poverty-stricken woman sells off goats to construct toilet

Patna, July 23 (IANS) In a rare move, a poverty-stricken woman chose to sell her four goats for financing the…

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Russian breaks world hot air balloon record

Perth, July 23 (IANS) Russian adventurer Fedor Konyukhov has broken the record for the fastest circumnavigation of the earth in…

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President’s Estate gives boost to Swachh Bharat Mission

New Delhi, July 22 (IANS) President's Estate has got a new garden waste management unit (GWMU) as part of initiatives…

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NHRC notice to Madhya Pradesh over healthcare facilities

New Delhi, July 22 (IANS) The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has sent a notice to the Madhya Pradesh government…

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Campaign to help Hyderabad family, victim of drunk driving accident

Hyderabad, July 22 (IANS) A campaign has been launched on crowdfunding platform Milaap to raise Rs 20 lakh to help…

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When do high-status people get generous?

New York, July 22 (IANS) All high-ranking people do not always turn out to be selfish jerks. Some become generous,…

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Haryana moves to resolve 85-year-old dispute over ancient mound

By Jaideep Sarin Chandigarh, July 22 (IANS) An ancient mound which has been home to people who migrated from Pakistan…

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Rajinikanth’s ‘Kabali’ mania grips Bengaluru too

Bengaluru, July 21 (IANS) South Indian superstar Rajinikant's latest blockbuster "Kabali" has gripped Bengaluru as no other movie ahead of…

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Exasperated women vendors in Imphal return to damaged market complex

Imphal, July 21 (IANS) Tired of waiting for the government to provide them an alternate place for shops, around 2,000…

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AAP MP posts video of Parliament security checks on social media

New Delhi, July 21 (IANS) Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) parliamentarian from Punjab Bhagwant Mann on Thursday shot a video clip…

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NHRC notice to UP Power Corporation over electrocution of girl

New Delhi, July 21 (IANS) The National Human Rights Commission on Thursday issued notice to the Chairperson of Uttar Pradesh…

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Javanese Hindu devotees trek volcanic crater with offerings

Jakarta, July 21 (IANS) Thousands of Javanese Hindu devotees and travellers on Thursday climbed up Mount Bromo, an active volcano…

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Call for psychiatric evaluation of boys who burnt puppies alive

Hyderabad, July 21 (IANS) Animal rights activists on Thursday called for psychiatric evaluation of eight juveniles who burnt alive three…

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People become benevolent by chance

London, July 21 (IANS) Why do people help those in distress or the needy when there is no direct benefit…

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