Delhi government bans Chinese manjha
New Delhi, Aug 16 (IANS) To protect birds and avoid fatal accidents, the Delhi government on Tuesday banned nylon, plastic and Chinese ‘manjha’ and any other sharp kite-flying thread. “A lot of injury is caused…
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Noida family finds cobra in bathroom
New Delhi, Aug 16 (IANS) A family in Noida experienced some anxious moments on finding a three-feet-long cobra in their bathroom on Tuesday. Fortunately for the reptile, the terrified family contacted Wildlife SOS, an animal…
This 5,000 km five-nation bike ride celebrates Indian Independence
New Delhi, Aug 16 (IANS) In what could serve to bring the focus on the government’s Act East policy five intrepid motorcyclists have set off on a 5,000 km five-nation journey from Singapore to celebrate…
This 5,000 km five-nation bike ride celebrates Indian Independence
New Delhi, Aug 16 (IANS) In what could serve to bring the focus on the government’s Act East policy five intrepid motorcyclists have set off on a 5,000 km five-nation journey from Singapore to celebrate…
Tall persons prefer conservative political parties: Study
London, Aug 16 (IANS) Want to know which political party an individual will support? Then take note of the person’s height. The taller a person is, the more likely he or she is to support…
Most primitive primate bones discovered in Gujarat
New York, Aug 16 (IANS) A cache of exquisitely preserved 25 tiny bones, found in a coal mine in Gujarat, appear to be the most primitive primate bones yet discovered, according to an analysis by…
Deck up for Raksha Bandhan with right cosmetics
By Shahnaz Husain Raksha Bandhan is one of the important Indian festivals where brothers and sisters celebrate the loving bond between them and like all such occasions, girls love to dress up and look their…
Pakistani mob beats mother as son doesn’t resemble her
Lahore, Aug 16 (IANS) A woman mistaken as a child abductor was thrashed by a mob in Pakistan’s Lahore when she was with a minor who, in fact, was her own son. Sadia, of Bogiwal…
Social media helps bring aid to Assam’s flood-affected
By Azera Parveen Rahman Jorhat (Assam), Aug 16 (IANS) In this age of social media, no event can remain ignored for long and the floods in Assam are no exception. Every year, floods hit the…
Police reforms must to battle communal mindset: Ex-top cop
By Mohd Asim Khan New Delhi, Aug 16 (IANS) India needs to carry out police reforms at the earliest to rid young recruits of the poison of communalism when they sign up, a retired senior…
Patriotic fervour at Red Fort as India celebrates its 70th I-Day
By Mohd Asim Khan New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) A thousand hearts beating with pride, thousands of feet tapping to patriotic tunes — the sea of humanity in front of Delhi’s historic Red Fort was…
Industry finds Ramdev’s ‘multinationals dangerous’ campaign a ‘gimmick’
By Sidhartha Dutta New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) Even as Prime Minister Narendra Modi is promoting ‘Make in India’ and actively seeking foreign investments, Yoga guru Baba Ramdev is openly attacking multinationals, calling their products…
No child’s play: Assam’s flood-hit children face uncertain future
By Azera Parveen Rahman Jorhat, Aug 15 (IANS) The flood waters have started receding in Assam. But it’s not good news for the affected children, not yet. Not when they are staring at their wrecked…
Persecuted Muslim families get new homes in UP
By Mohd Asim Khan Kandhla (Uttar Pradesh), Aug 15 (IANS) A hundred houses festooned with colourful bulbs lit up at once, shattering the darkness, literal and real. Children broke into joyous rapture that is heard…
Ashok Chakra for armyman who killed 3 terrorists
New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee, in his capacity as Supreme Commander of the Indian Armed Forces, has conferred Ashok Chakra (posthumously) on Havildar Hangpan Dada of the 35th Battalion of the Rashtriya…
Arjuna awardee reminisces his 1994 English Channel swim
By Venkatachari Jagannathan Chennai, Aug 14 (IANS) While the date August 15 holds a very special place in the Indian history and for all Indians — the date marks India’s Independence in 1947 from the…
In ‘wet’ Madhya Pradesh, 14 Gram Sabhas to impose liquor ban
Betul (Madhya Pradesh), Aug 14 (IANS) Fourteen Gram Sabhas in this district of Madhya Pradesh have passed resolutions against liquor trade and consumption, proposing fines ranging from Rs 10,000 to Rs 20,000 to be imposed…
Pakistan to release Edhi stamp
Islamabad, Aug 14 (IANS) A commemorative postage stamp featuring renowned philanthropist Abdul Sattar Edhi will be released in Pakistan. The Rs 20 stamp will honour the social worker and founder of Edhi Foundation who died…
In separatist-government war, common Kashmiri suffers the worst
By Sheikh Qayoom Srinagar, Aug 14 (IANS) A common Kashmiri shopkeeper is in a dilemma. To open or not. And if yes, when! In the war of wits between separatists and the government, small business…
On I-Day, time-warped Goa village also celebrates a unique delicacy
By Mayabhushan Nagvenkar Socorro, Aug 14 (IANS) On Independence Day, a tiny village in Goa will not only celebrate the country’s freedom with gusto but also honour the patolli, an unsung, delicious, time-warped local dessert,…