Give back to society and save on taxes
By Kavita Bajeli-Datt New Delhi, March 2 (IANS) Worried about tax cuts in your hard-earned income? You don’t have to. Now there is a way out in which one can invest smartly, avail tax benefits…
Human Interest
Do genes control intolerance and anti-social behaviour?
Anti-social Behaviour By Nishant Arora New Delhi, March 2 (IANS) As Indian society grapples with the issue of intolerance and violence, genetic experts are opening up the hoary discussion on whether genetic makeup can predispose…
Two minor runaways from Kerala rescued in Goa
Panaji, March 1 (IANS) The Konkan Railway on Tuesday said that two minor boys who ran away from their homes in Kasargod in Kerala were rescued from Goa’s Madgaon railway station. The boys, both aged…
UP to build memorial to South Korean queen in Ayodhya
Lucknow, March 1 (IANS) The Uttar Pradesh government will build a memorial to South Korean queen Heo Hwang-ok in Ayodhya. She was a princess of Ayodhya before her marriage to a Korean ruler. A decision…
Bank guard who saved Rs.137 crore to be rewarded
Gurgaon, March 1 (IANS) A bank guard who single-handedly saved Rs.137 crore in a bank from being looted during Haryana’s Jat protests deserves the highest gallantry award for civilians, a minister said on Tuesday. Former…
Bank guard who saved Rs.137 crore to be rewarded
Gurgaon, March 1 (IANS) A bank guard who single-handedly saved Rs.137 crore in a bank from being looted during Haryana’s Jat protests deserves the highest gallantry award for civilians, a minister said on Tuesday. Former…
Jaitley to decide on taxing your provident fund
New Delhi, March 1 (IANS) Adding further confusion over tax treatment of provident fund contributions proposed in the UNion Budget, the finance ministry on Tuesday said a final view was yet to be taken on…
Japan to release cards featuring manhole cover designs
Tokyo, March 1 (IANS) A Japanese sewage firm is set to launch next month collectable cards featuring pictures of manhole covers with unique designs. The unusual project led by GKP, a group including officials from…
Triggered by student protests, catchy songs take birth
By Jaideep Sarin New Delhi, March 1 (IANS) It may not sound as music to the ears of the powers that be, but catchy numbers are being thrown up amid the controversies surrounding student politics…
Activist launches Israel’s first fruit bat shelter
Tel Aviv, March 1 (IANS) An animal rights activist in Israel has launched the nation’s first fruit bat shelter out of her apartment in capital Tel Aviv, where she now hosts up to 70 wounded…
Pope Francis sets up health clinics for homeless
Rome, March 1 (IANS/AKI) Pope Francis has set up health clinics for the homeless around St Peter’s Square in Vatican City. “We are equipped to assist everyone who comes to us. This is Pope Francis’…
Destination: Making a difference through love and care
Guwahati, March 1 (IANS) Ten years ago she had to run from pillar to post for getting her autistic child admitted to a school in Guwahati. While most turned her down, only a few responded…
Manipur court releases Irom Sharmila
Imphal, Feb 29 (IANS) A court here on Monday released Irom Sharmila, who has been on a 15-year-long hunger strike to press for the repeal of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, from custody. “Sharmila…
CRPF troopers create new bugle record
Gurgaon, Feb 29 (IANS) Buglers of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) on Monday created a new record by playing bugle continuously for 12 minutes and 35 seconds, a spokesperson said. The record was created during…
Battle of tastes over two-minute noodle at Maggi Festival
New Delhi, Feb 29 (IANS) There were Maggi noodles stuffed inside momos, mashed with bread, spread over pizza, mixed with poha, baked with cheese and even diluted with vodka. The two minute instant noodle, the…
Cuba to host 18th cigar festival
Havana, Feb 29 (IANS) Cigar enthusiasts from around the globe are set to gather in Cuba this week for the 18th edition of the Habanos cigar Festival. The festival is expected to attract more US…
Singing duet may help this bird couple to stay together
New York, Feb 28 (IANS) US researchers have identified a peculiar behaviour of singing duet in Red-backed Fairywrens, a promiscuous bird specie found in Australia, to keep up with a mate. The scientists discovered a…
37,000 participate in Tokyo Marathon
Tokyo, Feb 28 (IANS) A total of 37,000 people on Sunday participated in the 10th edition of the Tokyo Marathon. The marathon started at 9.00 a.m. from the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building in the business…
Here’s why conservatives oppose same-sex marriage
New York, Feb 28 (IANS) Socially conservative people tend to oppose same sex marriage because they believe that gay men and women are more sexually promiscuous, and a threat to their own way of life,…
Chinese school gives pork as scholarship prize
Beijing, Feb 27 (IANS) Authorities of a middle school in China’s Zhejiang province gave students pork as a scholarship prize, a media report said on Saturday. Shiqiaotou Middle School in Wenling city awarded 45 “excellent…