‘Hundreds’ of children buried in Scottish mass grave
Edinburgh, Sep 10 (IANS) The bodies of hundreds of children are believed to be buried in a mass grave in Scotland, a report said on Sunday. The children were all residents of the Smyllum Park…
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Modi wishes well to Navy’s all-women circumnavigation team
New Delhi, Sep 10 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday extended his good wishes to the all-women Indian Navy team which is set to embark on a journey of circumnavigation of the globe. “Today…
Peon arrested for sexually assaulting minor in Delhi school
New Delhi, Sep 10 (IANS) A 40-year-old man, who works as a peon at a private school here, was arrested for sexually assaulting a five-year-old girl in an empty classroom, police said on Sunday. The…
Social media influence increasing suicides
By A. Shekar Reddy Suicide is increasing in the younger generation due to the influence of the social media, peer pressure, alcohol and drug usage. “Suicide” is derived from the Latin word for “self murder”….
Tihar women inmates awarded certificates
New Delhi, Sep 9 (IANS) Setting up new benchmarks in skill development, the Pearl Academy awarded certificates to the first batch of women inmates of Tihar Jail who have completed their course from the ‘Tihar…
Sound and light show inaugurated at Sun Temple
Bhubaneswar, Sep 9 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Saturday inaugurated a sound and light show for visitors at the historic Sun Temple in Konark, a Unesco world heritage site. Eight high definition projectors…
Bengaluru pianist jumps to death from Mumbai highrise
Mumbai, Sep 9 (IANS) A pianist from Bengaluru jumped to death from a highrise building in suburban Bandra on Saturday morning, police said here. The deceased has been identified as 29-year old Karan Joseph, a…
Affordable medicine: WHO wants bold steps
Male/New Delhi, Sep 9 (IANS) Aiming to make medicines and treatment affordable for everyone, the World Health Organisation (WHO) on Sunday asked the South East Asian nations to take bold action ensuring citizens access to…
Stop last minute flight booking by MPs, Vice President urged
New Delhi, Sep 9 (IANS) Rajya Sabha member Rajeev Chandrasekhar has urged Vice President Venkaiah Naidu to examine and stop the last minute booking of air tickets by parliamentarians as it was costing parliament and…
Need to update religion as per new-age realities: Ice stupa architect Sonam Wangchuk
Kolkata, Sep 9 (IANS) Ice stupa architect Sonam Wangchuk feels the idea of religion needs to be updated to sync with challenges like global warming. The Ladakhi engineer-turned-education reformer says issues like pollution need to…
Chandigarh policeman who slapped resident for filming him suspended
Chandigarh, Sep 9 (IANS) The Chandigarh Police on Saturday suspended a head constable who slapped a local resident when the latter made a video of the policeman talking on his mobile phone while driving a…
Secret tunnels, explosives factory found in Dera premises
Sirsa/Chandigarh, Sep 9 (IANS) Two secret tunnels and an illegal explosives factory were found inside the premises of the Dera Sacha Sauda headquarters near Haryana’s Sirsa town on Saturday on Day 2 of the search…
Lalbaug-cha Raja gets offering in demonetised notes!
Mumbai, Sep 9 (IANS) Trustees of the famed Lalbaug-cha Raja in Mumbai were in for a shock on Saturday as they counted the millions of rupees that poured in as offerings in the donation boxes…
Maharashtra hero’s widow joins Indian Army
Mumbai/Chennai, Sep 9 (IANS) Maharashtra hero, the late Col. Santosh Mahadik’s widow Swati Mahadik was on Saturday commissioned into the Indian Army as a Lieutenant, officials said. As she completed her parade in Chennai on…
DNA tests confirm Vikings army let women lead
London, Sep 9 (IANS) In the Viking world, army was not confined to men, women too held higher ranks at the battlefield, scientists have confimed in a study that raises questions about gender roles in…
Passenger safety prime focus for railways: Lohani
Lucknow, Sep 9 (IANS) Newly appointed Chairman of the Railway Board, Ashwani Lohani on Saturday said for the railways the security and safety of passengers was a top focus and of prime importance. In an…
Cow dung and fruit trees: Traditional wisdom helps Assam cope with climate change
By Azera Rahman Subhadra Kumari had to wait a nervous few weeks before the flood waters abated from her paddy field and she could start planting rice saplings. “We are behind the ideal time for…
Pope denounces violence against women, sexism
Villavicencio (Colombia), Sep 8 (IANS/AKI) Pope Francis on Friday deplored violence and “patriarchal and sexist’ attitudes towards women. “Pschological, verbal and physical violence towards women is evident,” said the Pope, who is currently visiting Colombia…
Foreigners seek salvation of their ancestors’ souls in Gaya
Patna, Sep 8 (IANS) They are not Hindus, not even Indians. They all are from various foreign lands, visiting India as tourists; yet they are performing the Hindu ritual of “Pinda Daan”, like lakhs of…
Now, Shiv Ganga Express coaches decouple thrice in UP
Lucknow, Sep 8 (IANS) Hundreds of passengers on board the Shiv Ganga Express had a providential escape on Friday when its coaches decoupled from the engine thrice over a stretch of 44 km. The train…