Indian Rock Python rescued in Agra
Agra, Jan 23 (IANS) An eight-foot-long Indian Rock Python was rescued by the Wildlife SOS Rapid Response Unit from the Gangajal Water Supply Project site, near Babarpur Forest at Sikandra in Agra. The reptile was…
Human Interest
Swamy says ISI behind Chennai violence, wants Prez rule in TN
New Delhi, Jan 23 (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party MP Subramanian Swamy on Monday demanded President’s rule in Tamil Nadu to redeem the state from the “Naxals, Jehadis and Porkis”, after the protests over Jallikattu at…
Tamil Nadu legalizes Jallikattu, police action sparks violence
By Venkatachari Jagannathan Chennai, Jan 23 (IANS) Tamil Nadu on Monday passed a law legalizing Jallikattu, the bull taming sport, hours after a police crackdown on young protesters at the Marina beach here triggered widespread…
Theatre research need of the hour: M.K. Raina
Aligarh, Jan 23 (IANS) Noted theatre and film personality M.K. Raina on Monday said a university is a safety valve for a democratic system “where there is a space for youngsters to create ideas and…
Mumbai doctor helps save passenger’s life at airport
Mumbai, Jan 23 (IANS) A doctor from Thane resuscitated, gave first-aid and helped save the life of a passenger at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport here early on Monday. Anaesthesiologist Gayatri Patankar had arrived from…
Social activist Bela Bhatia threatened, asked to leave Bastar
Bastar (Chhattisgarh), Jan 23 (IANS) Prominent social activist Bela Bhatia on Monday alleged that she was threatened by local “goons” and asked to leave the place within 24 hours or face “consequences”. According to Bhatia,…
Tamil Nadu legalizes Jallikattu, police action sparks violence
By Venkatachari Jagannathan Chennai, Jan 23 (IANS) Tamil Nadu on Monday passed a law legalizing Jallikattu, the bull taming sport, hours after a police crackdown on young protesters at the Marina beach here triggered widespread…
JLF ends with debate on ‘post-truth world’
Jaipur, Jan 23 (IANS) The 10th edition of Jaipur Literature Festival (JLF) came to a close here on Monday with a heated debate on the subject of post-truth world. Distinguished writers Anne Waldman, Ashutosh Varshney,…
Notice to Delhi government, AAI over failure to rehabilitate Dalits
New Delhi, Jan 23 (IANS) The National Human Rights Commission on Monday issued notice to the Delhi government and the Airports Authority of India (AAI) following reports of families who are yet to be rehabilitated…
Bangladeshi woman repatriated
New Delhi/Hooghly, Jan 23 (IANS) An unstable Bangladeshi woman who was found in Indian territory in 2015 was repatriated to her home country on Monday by the West Bengal government, the Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative…
Trump thanks Obama for ‘beautiful’ letter
Washington, Jan 23 (IANS) Newly-inaugurated US President Donald Trump thanked his predecessor Barack Obama for a letter for him in the Oval Office but said he will not be divulging its contents to the media….
Roast potatoes, brown toast may cause cancer: UK scientists
London, Jan 23 (IANS) Bread, chips and potatoes should be cooked to a golden yellow colour, rather than brown, to reduce our intake of a chemical which could cause cancer, UK scientists revealed on Monday….
Chelsea Clinton speaks out to defend Donald Trump’s 10-year-old son
Washington, Jan 23 (IANS) Former first daughter Chelsea Clinton stepped in to defend Barron Trump after cyber bullies targeted the 10-year-old boy. President Donald Trump’s son Barron has been subjected to a barrage of cruel…
Republic Day rehearsal causes traffic jams
New Delhi, Jan 23 (IANS) The final rehearsal of the Republic Day parade on Monday caused massive traffic jams, with motorists struck for long hours due to diversions and clogged streets. The Traffic Police had…
Over 50% parents fear cyberbullying will hit their kids: Study
New Delhi, Jan 23 (IANS) While 40 per cent of Indian parents allowed their children to access the internet before age 11, 54 per cent of them fear that their children are more likely to…
Antartica: Australian woman in world record bid
Sydney, Jan 23 (IANS) Sailor Lisa Blair set off from the Australian town of Albany on Monday in a bid to be the first woman to circumnavigate Antarctica solo, non-stop and unassisted in less than…
Trump misspells ‘honour’ on Twitter
New York, Jan 23 (IANS) Shortly after assuming office as the 45th US President, Donald Trump tweeted saying he was “honered” to have been sworn in as the leader, evoking wide-spread response on the Twitter….
Police evict Jallikattu protesters in Tamil Nadu
Chennai, Jan 23 (IANS) Nearly a week after watching on the sidelines the Jallikattu protest on the Marina Beach and in other places in the state, the Tamil Nadu Police on Monday morning started evicting…
Police starts evicting protesters from Marina Beach
Chennai, Jan 23 (IANS) Nearly after a week watching on the sidelines the Jallikattu protest on the Marina Beach, the Tamil Nadu Police on Monday morning started evicting the protesters. Jallikattu is a popular bull…
Reservations to continue till casteism eliminated: Athawale
Hyderabad, Jan 22 (IANS) Union Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment Ramdas Athawale on Sunday said the reservations for Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs) will continue as long as there is…