Category: Human Interest

Life was no picnic for our ancestors 1.8 million years ago

New York, March 10 (IANS) Reconstructing an early East African landscape where human ancestors lived 1.8 million years ago, researchers…

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If AoL doesn’t pay fine, NGT may ban event: lawyer

New Delhi, March 10 (IANS) The National Green Tribunal (NGT) may ban the controversial Art of Living (AoL) cultural event…

9 years ago

Five-day-old youngest PAN card holder: Family

Patna, March 10 (IANS) Ashi, born only five days ago in Bihar, has become the youngest PAN card holder in…

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Singapore is world’s most expensive city

Singapore, March 10 (IANS) Singapore has been ranked the world's most expensive city to live in, a survey released on…

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Japanese town remains deserted after Fukushima meltdown

Tokyo, March 10 (IANS) Five years after the March 2011 earthquake and tsunami in Japan which triggered three nuclear meltdowns…

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Five submerged ‘Apostles’ discovered near Australian landmark

Melbourne, March 10 (IANS) Australian scientists have discovered five new, submerged "Apostles" -- limestone columns -- near one of Australia's…

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Art of Living slapped Rs.5 crore ‘green’ fine but event is on

New Delhi, March 9 (IANS) Faulting every concerned government agency over a cultural event to be held on the fragile…

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Magic fair begins in Kolkata with over 500 artistes

Kolkata, March 9 (IANS) Over 500 magicians from across India are here to showcase their bag of tricks and illusions…

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Thane girl to attend US Presidential Inauguration Leadership Summit

Thane (Maharashtra), March 9 (IANS) A Thane college girl studying in Mumbai has been selected to attend the US Presidential…

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Indian condiments are spicing up global cuisine

By Sunil Soni The use of Indian condiments, or masalas as one would call in Hindustani, is increasingly becoming popular…

9 years ago

Digital inequality warning sounded for urban India

By Devanik Saha Recent indications that India's Internet use is low and not reflected in the numbers of mobile phone…

9 years ago

SpiceJet fetes 20 rural ‘women of substance’ on all-women crew flight

By Rachel V. Thomas Bengaluru, March 9 (IANS) Saluting the spirit of womanhood, SpiceJet in collaboration with two non-profit organisations…

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Chinese couple sells newborn to buy iPhone

Beijing, March 9 (IANS) A Chinese couple was sentenced to three years in jail for selling their new-born daughter online…

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Canada to admit record number of immigrants in 2016

Toronto, March 9 (IANS) The government of Canada announced an ambitious plan for 2016 immigration levels on Tuesday, aimed at…

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Still lot to be done for womens’ security and safety: Tabu

Mumbai, March 8 (IANS) Actress Tabu says things are certainly changing for Indian women but there is a lot still…

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Brain dead youth’s heart, liver save two lives

New Delhi, March 8 (IANS) A 21-year-old youth, who was declared brain dead, gave a fresh lease of life to…

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Will celebrate women’s day if men’s day observed too: Trinamool MP

New Delhi, March 8 (IANS) Trinamool Congress MP Shatabdi Roy said on Tuesday that she would celebrate International Women's Day…

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Acid attack survivors open cafe in Lucknow on Women’s Day

Lucknow, March 8 (IANS) 'Sheroes Hangout', a cafe managed by acid attack survivors, was inaugurated here on Tuesday on the…

9 years ago

Proposed tax on provident fund withdrawals rolled back

New Delhi, March 8 (IANS) After widespread resentment, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Tuesday withdrew his budget proposal to tax…

9 years ago

Twitter activism can help fight for racial justice

Washington, March 8 (IANS) With hashtag activism, the micro-blogging site Twitter has triggered the biggest ever push for racial justice…

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