Category: Society

‘Busy’ Gujarat woman skips mother’s funeral in Maharashtra

Palghar (Maharashtra), Aug 24 (IANS) An elderly Parsi woman who died here of old age in Thane district was cremated…

7 years ago

Maratha Regiment summits Mt Kun

New Delhi, Aug 24 (IANS) The Maratha Regiment of the Indian Army successfully summited the 7,077-metre high Mt Kun near…

7 years ago

First Humboldt penguin chick born in India dies in Mumbai zoo

Mumbai, Aug 24 (IANS) The first-ever Humboldt penguin, born in Mumbai zoo last week, died here two days ago, an…

7 years ago

Delhi Metro to run extra trips for Raksha Bandhan

New Delhi, Aug 24 (IANS) Delhi Metro will run extra trips on Saturday and Sunday on the occasion of Raksha…

7 years ago

Footprints of the elusive Yeti unravelled, discussed at Bhutan Lit Fest

By Saket Suman Thimphu, Aug 24 (IANS) The mystery surrounding the Himalayan Yeti attracts scores of explorers ever year to…

7 years ago

Shimla’s Chadwick falls may regain its glory soon

By Vishal Gulati Shimla, Aug 24 (IANS) The iconic Chadwick falls in the 'Queen of Hills', a tourist hotspot in…

7 years ago

Japan gets first woman fighter pilot

Tokyo, Aug 24 (IANS) Japan on Friday appointed its first female fighter pilot, the latest achievement in the national push…

7 years ago

Delhi Metro to run extra trips on Raksha Bandhan

New Delhi, Aug 24 (IANS) The Delhi Metro will run extra trips on Saturday and Sunday in view of high…

7 years ago

Isolated Amazonian tribe seen for first time

Brasilia, Aug 24 (IANS) An isolated Amazonian tribe with no known contact with the outside world has been spotted for…

7 years ago

Amarnath Yatra resumes, 137 pilgrims leave for Kashmir Valley

Jammu, Aug 24 (IANS) The Amarnath Yatra resumed on Friday after three days' suspension with 137 pilgrims leaving Jammu for…

7 years ago

Army Major’s heroic battle in flood-hit Kerala

By Archana Sharma Jaipur, Aug 23 (IANS) Major Hemant Raj from the Indian Army's 28 Madras Sapth Shakti Command loves…

7 years ago

Sarah Kay enthrals Bhutan lit fest with poetry

Thimphu, Aug 23 (IANS) American poet Sarah Kay led the audiences at the opening day of the Mountain Echoes literary…

7 years ago

IAF, Big B, Maharashtra temples contribute for Kerala

Mumbai, Aug 23 (IANS) The Indian Air Force (IAF), Nagpur, superstar Amitabh Bachchan and prominent temples in Maharashtra, among others,…

7 years ago

277-year-old bell discovered in China

Shijiazhuang (China), Aug 23 (IANS) A giant iron bell made 277 years ago has been found in a village in…

7 years ago

A treacherous canoe ride that saved a baby girl in Kerala

By Sanu George Thiruvalla (Kerala), Aug 23 (IANS) Minha's parents are still thanking God for sending most unexpected help when…

7 years ago

Infosys Foundation rushes relief material to flood-hit Kerala, Kodagu

Bengaluru, Aug 23 (IANS) The global software major's philanthropic arm, Infosys Foundation, has rushed relief material to Karnataka's flood-hit Kodagu…

7 years ago

Old parents left to fend for themselves, despite welfare law

By Mudita Girotra New Delhi, Aug 23 (IANS) With a wall-mounted personal shrine, pictures of deities hanging on walls, a…

7 years ago

Indian men should change their outlook towards women: Rahul

Hamburg (Germany), Aug 23 (IANS) Congress President Rahul Gandhi has said Indian men do not view the women in the…

7 years ago

Kerala can seek UN help to rebuild after floods: Tharoor

New Delhi, Aug 22 (IANS) Kerala government can seek assistance of the United Nations to rebuild the flood-ravaged state, if…

7 years ago

Eid-ul-Azha celebrated in Bengal with fervour

Kolkata, Aug 22 (IANS) The Muslim festival of sacrifice -- Eid-ul-Azha -- was celebrated with religious fervour and joy across…

7 years ago



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