New Delhi, May 27 (IANS) The Chandigarh administration has, on the recommendation of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), paid Rs.3 lakh to a girl gang-raped by five police constables, an official statement said on…
By Chaitanya Mallapur & Video Volunteers It is a criminal, non-bailable act, but manual scavenging continues unhindered. We do not have any illegal forms of work, Charu Mori, chief executive officer of Dhrangadhra town in…
London, May 27 (IANS) Have you ever wondered why any talk of giving money to the unemployed often triggers a political storm whereas increase in healthcare costs often earn laurels? The answer, say researchers, can…
New York, May 27 (IANS) While much thought is put into how to house and feed and clothe people who are displaced from their homes due to conflict, persecution or human rights violations, the world’s…
Washington, May 26 (IANS) The Obamas will be shifting to an 8,200-square-foot nine-bedroom luxurious mansion in the upscale Kalorama neighbourhood of Washington after the family leaves the White House in January. According to the New…
New York, May 26 (IANS) Feelings of shame and humiliation bother obese air passengers more than tight seat belts and tiny seats, says a study. Participants interviewed for the study recounted the typical challenges they…
Kolkata, May 26 (IANS) Sex workers in Kolkata will advocate the importance of sanitary napkin usage on ‘Menstrual Hygiene Day’ on Saturday through ‘edutainment’ programmes and cultural performances, an official statement said on Thursday. “It…
Tokyo, May 26 (IANS) The world’s first robotic mobile phone RoBoHon, a pocket-size walking and dancing robot, started sale on Thursday in Japan. The human-shaped smartphone, developed by Japanese electronics company, Sharp and engineer Tomotaka…
Washington, May 26 (IANS) The world’s largest solar-powered aircraft, Solar Impulse 2 on Thursday completed the latest stage of its round-the-world journey. The plane took off from Dayton airport in Ohio and landed at Lehigh…
Tehran, May 26 (IANS/AKI) As many as 17 prisoners were executed in Iran in the past two days for crimes including murder, rape and drugs trafficking, the Iran Human Rights (IHR) website reported on Wednesday….
New Delhi, May 25 (IANS) The Supreme Court will hear on May 30 a plea by the J&K Traders and Manufacturers Federation (JKTMF) challenging the state high court’s direction asking them to give an undertaking…
New Delhi, May 23 (IANS) Nyaya Bharti, the corporate initiative by Bharti Enterprises to provide legal assistance and aid to underprivileged undertrials across the country, on Monday said it has facilitated eight deserving undertrials’ release…
By Iboyaima Laithangbam Imphal, May 23 (IANS) Lai Haraoba is retracing its glory. This Manipuri festival of sylvan gods had somewhat lost its soul, influenced by modernism. But efforts are on to revive the ancient…
By Anil Giri Kathmandu, May 22 (IANS) Tipplers from Bihar have been crossing into adjoining Nepal in thousands for their daily liquor quota ever since the Indian state went dry on April 1. However, scores…
Gurgaon, May 21 (IANS) A 23-year-old financial analyst from Gurgaon, who had hired a Ubar cab past midnight, had to drive himself to home from Delhi, after the driver of the cab fell asleep behind…
New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) All India CBSE class 12 topper Sukriti Gupta on Saturday sought to make light of her academic achievement, saying there was more to life than just marks. “So long as…
Muvattupuzha (Kerala), May 21 (IANS) The parents of newly elected CPI legislator Eldo Abraham are elated over his electoral victory, but also worried that they will not be able to see him take oath. For…
London, May 21 (IANS) The first British woman in space was reunited on Friday with her Russian crewmates on the space flight which took place 25 years ago. Helen Sharman became only the 12th woman…
New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) The highest percentage of female-headed households in the country was in the Christian community as per 2011 census, an official statement said on Friday. Citing data released by the Registrar…
Actor Salman Khan. (File Photo: IANS) Mumbai, May 20 (IANS) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis along with Bollywood superstar Salman Khan on Friday launched a Rural Medical Aid Fund here with an aim to extend…