Category: Society

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…

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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…

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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"…

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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…

8 years ago

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…

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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…

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‘Tricolour’ theme for ISKCON Janmashtami celebrations

Mumbai, Aug 12 (IANS) For the first time, the ISKCON Temple in Chowpatty here will celebrate Janmashtami -- Lord Krishna's…

8 years ago

Sona wants society where gender equality is the norm

Mumbai, Aug 12 (IANS) Singer Sona Mohapatra, who has sung a song titled "Saamne aa" that speaks against son preference,…

8 years ago

No parking at Metro stations due to Independence Day

New Delhi, Aug 12 (IANS) Keeping security concerns in view ahead of the Independence Day, the Delhi Metro will keep…

8 years ago

3.5mn N.Koreans sign up to fight against US

Pyongyang, Aug 12 (IANS) Some 3.5 million North Korean citizens have signed up to enlist in the army to fight…

8 years ago



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