Heartlessness, thy name is selfie
Kolkata: The site where a part of a portion of Vivekananda Flyover collapsed in Kolkata on March 31, 2016. (Photo: IANS) Kolkata, April 1 (IANS) Even as hundreds in Kolkata did their best to rescue…
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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 of India (ASI). The revised rates come into effect from Friday. The enhancement comes after…
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 passing by the Khan Market bus stand in central Delhi when a spurned lover threw…
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 network. “We’ve reached 40 million fans here on Instagram. Thanks everyone!” wrote the Argentine national…
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 in the air with fluid movements. Here, performers may be wheel-chair bound with well co-ordinated…
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 on foreign tourist maps, authorities said on Thursday. The Geospatial Information Authority responded to complaints…
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 or not the tradition is sexist, researchers from Adelaide’s Flinders University said on Thursday. Head…
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 extended its support to Akshaya Patra Foundation — a non-profit organisation that is providing midday…
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 an unique innovative device at the Indian Spinal Injuries Centre (ISIC) here. Rano, who goes…
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 Etruscan language that is likely to yield rich details about Etruscan worship of a god…
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 ensure they have toilets at home before applying for licences of pistols or passports. The…
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 of a universal spirit — call it God or a supernatural force — goes on,…
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 have, once again, put their faith in stars from cricket to cinema and other fields…
‘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 on Facebook, the media reported on Tuesday. Formed in Wellington during the 1970s, Black Power…
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 Delhi hardly feel safe, says a study that found 40 percent of the women surveyed…
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 concerns to the people who matter? In poll-bound West Bengal, children are now seeking an…
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 completing a 10,000-km paramotor adventure expedition that traversed over mountains, deserts and plains. Paramotor flying,…
SC seeks panel report on women and family law
New Delhi, March 28 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Monday asked the central government to place before it the report on “Women and Law ” by a high-level committee that had undertaken the assessment of…
Japan braces for influx as cherry blossoms draw millions
Tokyo, March 28 (IANS) Japanese tour agencies are bracing for an influx of millions of tourists nationwide during the annual cherry blossom season as enthusiasm around the flower-viewing festival has doubled since last year. In…
Easter celebrated with fervour in Kerala
Thiruvananthapuram, March 27 (IANS) Christians in Kerala on Sunday celebrated Easter in all its splendour with a bit of everything — prayers, good food and drinks. From early morning, most homes saw activity as people…