Category: Human Interest

Police to arrest ex-army man in escort service racket

New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) The Delhi Police is likely to arrest retired army Colonel Ajay Ahlawat for his alleged…

8 years ago

Two Indians among Magsaysay awardees

New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) Carnatic music exponent T.M. Krishna and social activist Bezwada Wilson are two Indians who have…

8 years ago

Auto, taxi drivers begin hunger strike

New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) Auto-rickshaw and yellow top taxi drivers of around 20 unions on Wednesday began an "indefinite…

8 years ago

Six-day Bharat Parv at Rajpath to mark I-Day celebrations

New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) A six-day 'Bharat Parv' -- India Festival -- will be organised by the Union Tourism…

8 years ago

BJP goons stopping autos, taxis from plying: Kejriwal

New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday accused the BJP of sponsoring the auto and…

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Pilgrims from MP have lucky escape in Uttarakhand

Dehradun, July 26 (IANS) Over 50 passengers on board a bus had a providential escape when their vehicle was on…

8 years ago

Home Ministry panel to look for pellet gun alternative

New Delhi, July 26 (IANS) Following the furore over severe pellet gun injuries to protesters in the Kashmir Valley, Union…

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Endangered Humboldt Penguins will be stars at Mumbai zoo

Mumbai, July 26 (IANS) A tiny colony of the endangered Humboldt Penguins, including three males, three females and two female…

8 years ago

Railway stations lack sanitation, not disabled-friendly: CAG

New Delhi, July 26 (IANS) Railway stations in India are unclean, lack basic amenities such as water taps, urinals, shelters,…

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India’s first Humboldt Penguins reach Mumbai zoo

Mumbai, July 26 (IANS) A tiny colony of Humboldt Penguins, including three males, three females and two female babies, arrived…

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DCW chief booked for naming Dalit rape victim

New Delhi, July 26 (IANS) The Delhi Police on Tuesday registered a case against Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) chief…

8 years ago

NHRC extends last date for short films till August 30

New Delhi, July 26 (IANS) The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has extended till August 30 the last date for…

8 years ago

Auto-rickshaw, taxi drivers strike against app-based cabs

New Delhi, July 26 (IANS) Around one lakh auto-rickshaw and taxi drivers launched an indefinite strike here on Tuesday against…

8 years ago

A toll-free number helps villagers live with animals

By Deepa Padmanaban Bandipur National Park (Karnataka): For someone whose cow -- valued at Rs 20,000 ($300) -- was killed…

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Autorickshaw strike against app-based taxis

New Delhi, July 26 (IANS) Thousands of autorickshaw drivers went on an indefinite strike on Tuesday in the national capital…

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Solar plane completes round-the-world trip

Abu Dhabi, July 26 (IANS) The world's largest solar-powered aircraft, Solar Impulse 2 on early Tuesday completed its round-the-world trip…

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Odisha launches free pilgrimage scheme for senior citizens

Bhubaneswar, July 25 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Monday launched the free pilgrimage scheme for senior citizens in…

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In Amul town, Dalits drink milk to protest

Ahmedabad, July 25 (IANS) The protests by Dalits over the July 11 flogging of Dalit boys in Una by self-styled…

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Prince Harry regrets he didn’t speak about mother Diana’s death

London, July 25 (IANS) Britain's Prince Harry has said he wishes he had spoken about the death of his mother,…

8 years ago

Watch IIT Kharagpur, ‘Game of Thrones’ style

Kolkata, July 25 (IANS) Marshalling creativity and fantasy, an IIT-Kharagpur student has depicted the beauty of the premier institute's sprawling…

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