Category: Human Interest

Bhagat Singh’s book ‘Why I am an atheist’ still inspires young generation

By Mudita Girotra New Delhi, March 23 (IANS) At a time of upsurge in religious symbolism in the country, is…

9 years ago

Mauritius second happiest country in Africa

Port Louis, March 23 (IANS) Mauritius island has been ranked second in Africa in the World Happiness Report compiled by…

9 years ago

Sexual harassment rendering online women gamers invisible

New York, March 23 (IANS) While many women gamers can shrug off much of the trash talk they hear while…

9 years ago

Don’t scrap police station-level committees: DCW to Jung

New Delhi, March 22 (IANS) The Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) on Tuesday requested Lt. Governor Najeeb Jung to reconsider…

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Around 59 percent people working in MSME are skilled: Survey

New Delhi, March 22 (IANS) Around 59 percent of employees working in micro medium and small enterprises (MSMEs) are skilled,…

9 years ago

What spurred the production of pottery in last Ice Age?

London, March 22 (IANS) An international team of archaeologists have revealed that culture played a major role in the significant…

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IKEA Foundation commits 12.4 mn euro grant to Water.org

New Delhi, March 22 (IANS) IKEA Foundation has committed 12.4 million euro to Water.org to expand its WaterCredit model, helping…

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Traffic snarls in Delhi as road caves in at Bhairon Marg

New Delhi, March 22 (IANS) Many areas of central and east Delhi witnessed heavy traffic snarls as a portion of…

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MP villagers spend money for death rituals on social causes

Guna (Madhya Pradesh), March 22 (IANS) Residents of a village in Madhya Pradesh's Guna district have started utilising the money…

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Lahore: Open and vibrant lifestyle in city that never sleeps

By Ruwa Shah Lahore, March 22 (IANS) My fear was palpable as I entered this graceful and cultured Pakistani city…

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New York transforms payphone booths into free Wi-Fi zone

New York, March 22 (IANS) New York City has initiated a connectivity campaign that is designed to transform payphone booths…

9 years ago

Nearly 1.8 billion people will face water scarcity by 2025: UN

United Nations, March 22 (IANS) By 2025, some 1.8 billion people will face absolute water scarcity and an estimated two-thirds…

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’40 percent people in India may not have water to drink by 2030′

By Ruwa Shah and Ashish Mishra New Delhi, March 21 (IANS) Forty percent of India's population may not have drinking…

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Tripura to be free of open defecation by next March: Official

Agartala, March 21 (IANS) The Tripura government has announced it will declare the northeastern state free of open defecation by…

9 years ago

Vrindavan widows celebrate Holi at a temple

Vrindavan, March 21 (IANS) In a marked departure from age-old traditions, over a thousand widows played Holi at an ancient…

9 years ago

Photo software to ‘rebuild’ ancient Shanghai

Shanghai, March 21 (IANS) Architectural conservationists will create a 3-D digital replica of a historic area of Shanghai using photo-based…

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Bouncing back after rough patch may take time

New York, March 20 (IANS) Bouncing back when someone goes through a rough period in life -- say a divorce…

9 years ago

Princess Diana memorial garden being planned

London, March 20 (IANS) A memorial garden in honour of Diana, Princess of Wales, is being planned ahead of the…

9 years ago

Learning difficult task can topple brain barriers

London, March 20 (IANS) If an individual has the determination, nothing can stop her or him from achieving the goal,…

9 years ago

Rising unemployment, corruption driving youth out of Manipur

By Iboyaima Laithangbam Imphal, March 19 (IANS) Unemployment in Manipur continues to rise, causing out-migration of the youth and reinforcing…

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