Category: Society

Nobel Prize-winning author V.S. Naipaul dies

London, Aug 12 (IANS) Nobel Prize-winning novelist V.S. Naipaul, who explored questions of place and identity for more than half…

7 years ago

Trump denounces racism ahead of white supremacist rally anniversary

Washington, Aug 12 (IANS) US President Donald Trump denounced on Saturday "all types of racism" ahead of the anniversary of…

7 years ago

UAE to observe International Youth Day

Abu Dhabi, Aug 11 (IANS/WAM) The United Arab Emirates (UAE) will on Sunday observe "International Youth Day", highlighting the great…

7 years ago

Kerala floods: Here’s how Twitter can save you from fake news

New Delhi, Aug 11 (IANS) If you are in Kerala and are affected by the devastating floods, using Twitter may…

7 years ago

Rosy picture of a raging fire (Book Review)

By Saket Suman Book: The RSS - A View to the Inside; Authors: Walter K. Andersen and Shridhar D. Damle;…

7 years ago

Water-logging, snarls after brief rain in Delhi

New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS) A short spell of rain on Friday afternoon in the national capital brought more misery…

7 years ago

Ryanair pilots on strike, thousands affected across Europe

Berlin, Aug 10 (IANS) Ryanair pilots went on a 24-hour strike on Friday in several European countries in protest against…

7 years ago

Two more shutters opened at Kerala’s Idukki dam

Idukki (Kerala) Aug 10 (IANS) With the water level at the Idukki dam fast rising, two more shutters of the…

7 years ago

Rishi Kapoor calls British Airways ‘racist’

Mumbai, Aug 10 (IANS) Veteran actor Rishi Kapoor has called British Airways "racist" after an Indian passenger and his family…

7 years ago

DGCA to obtain report on de-boarding of Indian family in UK

New Delhi, Aug 10 (IANS) Civil Aviation Minister Suresh Prabhu has directed the aviation regulator to obtain a detailed report…

7 years ago

Odisha to reward people on returning plastic bottles

Bhubaneswar, Aug 9 (IANS) The Odisha government on Thursday said it would reward people on returning used bottles and OMFED…

7 years ago

Kanwariya held for vandalizing car in Delhi

New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) Delhi Police on Thursday arrested a youth, who was part of the Kanwariyas, on the…

7 years ago

Why men remain single?

London, Aug 9 (IANS) Having poor looks and being short or bald, followed by lack of confidence could be reasons…

7 years ago

Thousands bid tearful adieu to Major Rane in Thane

Thane, Aug 9 (IANS) Thousands of people, including grieving family members, bid a tearful goodbye to Major Kaustubh P. Rane,…

7 years ago

Mortal remains of Army Major killed in J&K reaches Maharashtra

Thane (Maharashtra), Aug 9 (IANS) Thousands of people, including grieving family members and friends, here on Thursday received the mortal…

7 years ago

346 pilgrims leave for Amarnath Yatra

Srinagar, Aug 9 (IANS) A small batch of 346 pilgrims on Thursday left Jammu for the Kashmir Valley to perform…

7 years ago

Brexit hits London population growth: Report

London, Aug 9 (IANS) London's population has been rising steadily since the mid-1980s but evidence has emerged that Brexit and…

7 years ago

Jharkhand: Denied ambulance, father carries newborn’s body on shoulder

Ranchi, Aug 8 (IANS) A man was forced to carry the body of his newborn son on his shoulder for…

7 years ago

SC questions government’s stand on adultery laws

New Delhi, Aug 8 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Wednesday questioned the government's stand defending the adultery law that punishes…

7 years ago

Airbnb cancels Great Wall sleepover competition

Shanghai (China), Aug 8 (IANS) US-based home rental website Airbnb has called off a contest offering its users a chance…

7 years ago



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