Category: Society

Blue Whale Challenge: Kerala Police probe youngster’s death

Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 15 (IANS) While the Centre has launched efforts to tackle the problems posed by 'The Blue Whale challenge'…

8 years ago

Know why expensive wine tastes better

London, Aug 15 (IANS) Ever wondered why a bottle of expensive wine tastes better? It is because the reward centre…

8 years ago

‘Dahi Handi’ celebrated with nationalistic flavour in Maharashtra

Mumbai, Aug 15 (IANS) The birth of Lord Krishna was rung in with religious fervour on Tuesday and was followed…

8 years ago

Patriotic spirit at Red Fort on 71st I-Day

New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) With huge pride and love for the nation, thousands of Indians attended the Independence Day…

8 years ago

MP’s ‘Dr. Dadi’ passes away at 91

Indore, Aug 14 (IANS) Popularly known as "Dr. Dadi", Padma Shri Dr. Bhakti Yadav passed away here on Monday. She…

8 years ago

Creating pride, celebrating unity in diversity: The anthems of a new India

By Vikas Datta It may be tough for creative professionals to display their prowess unhindered for a government-sponsored project with…

8 years ago

Marconi Lifetime Achievement Award for Indian-born Stanford professor

By Fakir Balaji Bengaluru, Aug 14 (IANS) The US-based Marconi Society has announced its Lifetime Achievement Award to Indian-born Stanford…

8 years ago

This Independence day, take home hidden treasures of the past

New Delhi, Aug 14 (IANS) This Independence Day, enthusiasts and collectors of unique items have an opportunity to bring home…

8 years ago

London’s Big Ben to fall silent for four years

London, Aug 14 (IANS) The famous Big Ben is going to fall silent for four years for a crucial refurbishment…

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Modi’s inclusive call: Need for religious leaders to build bridges

By Frank F. Islam As India celebrates its 71st Independence Day, it must remember the sacrifices made by leaders of…

8 years ago

Met predicts heavy rains in Himachal, may hamper rescue operations

Shimla, Aug 14 (IANS) Several parts of Himachal Pradesh, including Mandi district where a massive mudslide claimed 46 lives, may…

8 years ago

Pakistan Army chief hoists largest flag in Wagah Border

Islamabad, Aug 14 (IANS) Pakistan's Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General QamarJaved Bajwa hoisted the largest national flag at Wagah…

8 years ago

India’s sewage system needs urgent modernisation: Magsaysay awardee Bezawada Wilson

By Vishal Narayan New Delhi, Aug 13 (IANS) With increasing reports of deaths of manual scavengers, including in the national…

8 years ago

Elon Musk-backed startup uses AI to beat Pro Gamer

San Francisco, Aug 13 (IANS) A bot created by the Elon Musk-backed nonprofit startup 'OpenAI' has defeated champion Danylo "Dendi"…

8 years ago

N.Koreans have no ounce of freedom: Undercover journalist

Washington, Aug 13 (IANS) North Koreans are raised to be soldiers and "have no ounce of freedom", according to a…

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‘Didn’t know of safety mask’: Man who lost sons cleaning ‘septic tank’

New Delhi, Aug 12 (IANS) With tears running down his cheeks and breathing heavily through a translucent plastic oxygen mask,…

8 years ago

New Haj Policy-2018 coming this month: Naqvi

Mumbai, Aug 12 (IANS) The new Haj Policy-2018, aiming to make the annual pilgrimage process more "smooth and transparent", will…

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Medha Patkar ends fast over Narmada dam issue

Bhopal/Dhar, Aug 12 (IANS) Social activist Medha Patkar on Saturday ended her 17-day fast to protest against the government's 'apathy'…

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Lord Krishna-themed coin to be released by Chad

Kolkata, Aug 12 (IANS) A limited edition silver coin on Lord Krishna will be released on Janmashtami on August 15…

8 years ago

Firm that supplied oxygen to Gorakhpur hospital says contract had ended in March

Lucknow, Aug 12 (IANS) Even as the Uttar Pradesh government went into damage control mode following the deaths of over…

8 years ago



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