Category: Human Interest

NHRC raps six states for ‘lackadaisical’ rehab of child labourers

New Delhi, April 1 (IANS) The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Friday reprimanded Bihar and five other states for…

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NHRC notice to UP, MP on plight of drought-hit

New Delhi, April 1 (IANS) The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Friday issued notice to the Uttar Pradesh and…

9 years ago

No bar on women’s entry to any place of worship, rules Bombay HC

Mumbai, April 1 (IANS) In a ruling with far-reaching implications, the Bombay High Court on Friday declared that no law…

9 years ago

Heartlessness, thy name is selfie

Kolkata, April 1 (IANS) Even as hundreds in Kolkata did their best to rescue victims after a flyover collapsed here,…

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Government hikes entry fee to historical monuments

New Delhi, April 1 (IANS) The government has increased the entry fee at 116 centrally-protected monuments under the Archaeological Survey…

9 years ago

I lived on but many women can’t; so help me stop this: Acid attack survivor

By Vivek Singh Chauhan New Delhi, April 1 (IANS) On a hot summer day 11 years ago, 16-year-old Laxmi was…

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Messi draws 40 million followers on Instagram

Buenos Aires, April 1 (IANS) Argentinian soccer star Lionel Messi now has 40 million followers on the Instagram photo-sharing social…

9 years ago

Alphabet of disability: C for Candoco, D for Dance

By Preetha Nair New Delhi, March 31 (IANS) : This might not be your regular contemporary show where dancers swirl…

9 years ago

Japan introduces new symbols for foreign tourist maps

Tokyo, March 31 (IANS) The Japanese government is introducing 15 new symbols to mark police boxes, hotels and other facilities…

9 years ago

Most Aussie women happy to take husband’s surname

Sydney, March 31 (IANS) A majority of Australian women are taking their husband's surnames at marriage despite debate about whether…

9 years ago

LeEco to help Akshaya Patra take midday meal scheme to all

New Delhi, March 31 (IANS) After making its mark in the Indian smartphone market, Chinese smartphone maker LeEco has now…

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Pakistani man without arms gets assistive device in India

New Delhi, March 30 (IANS) A 41-year-old Pakistani man who lost both his arms in an accident was assisted with…

9 years ago

Rare religious artifact in Italy may reveal Etruscan culture

New York, March 30 (IANS) Archaeologists in Italy have discovered what may be a rare sacred text in the lost…

9 years ago

Before seeking pistol licence, ensure toilet at home in MP

Neemach (Madhya Pradesh), March 30 (IANS) In a novel initiative, police in Madhya Pradesh's Neemach district have asked people to…

9 years ago

Are you a believer or an atheist? It’s all in your brain

By Nishant Arora New Delhi, March 30 (IANS) While scientists and faithfuls will ensure that the debate on the existence…

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Star candidates set to dazzle Bengal voters

By Sahana Ghosh Kolkata, March 29 (IANS) Political parties engaged in a fierce fight to capture power in West Bengal…

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‘Black Power’ wedding photo goes viral in New Zealand

Wellington, March 29 (IANS) A couple's chance wedding photograph with members of New Zealand's Black Power gang has gone viral…

9 years ago

40 percent Delhi women faced sexual harassment in past year: Study

New Delhi, March 29 (IANS) Despite tougher laws enacted after the gruesome Nirbhaya gang-rape some three years ago, women in…

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Kids seek interface with politicians to relate their issues

Kolkata, March 28 (IANS) They are not entitled to vote yet, but should that be an obstacle in voicing their…

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IAF pilots create record in paramotor flying

Kolkata, March 28 (IANS) Braving the elements, a team of Indian Air Force pilots has created a national record by…

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