UP woman found living with two corpses for 2 months
Ayodhya, Nov 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) In a shocking incident, a woman was found living with the dead bodies of her mother and sister in the house for over two months in Ayodhya. Police was called in…
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Religious congregation to mark Guru Nanak’s anniversary
Sultanpur Lodhi (Punjab), Nov 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) To mark the 550th Parkash Purb (birth anniversary) of Guru Nanak Dev, the Punjab government has set up an exhibition showcasing life and teachings of the first Sikh guru…
53 stones removed from Iraqi woman’s salivary duct
New Delhi, Nov 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) In probably a rare operation, doctors at Sri Ganga Ram hospital in Delhi removed as many as 53 stones from the salivary duct and gland of a 66-year-old Iraqi patient….
Varanasi ‘shivling’ gets anti-pollution mask
Varanasi, Nov 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) With pollution levels touching an all-time high in Varanasi, the ‘Shivling’ at the famous Tarkeshwar Mahadev temple has been covered with a protective mask on the top. Pandit Sandeep Mishra, the…
Once thirsty, Chennai Cantt now a model for others
BY SUMIT KUMAR SINGH New Delhi, Nov 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) Once water-starved, Chennai’s Cantonment area and military station now boast of 13 brimful water bodies and recycling plants, and also generate their own electricity. Inspired by…
Get your sleep back Insomniacs, here’s your solution
By Bharat Upadhyay New Delhi, Nov 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) Sleepless flocks take a note, researchers have found people who have trouble sleeping may be more prone to stroke, heart attack or other cardiovascular diseases. Do yoga…
‘Only child’ 7 times more likely to be obese
New York, Nov 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) Parents with only child are more likely to tackle an obese kid as children without siblings may be at a higher risk of gaining weight than those who have brothers…
No more talks, discussions, book launches at Nehru Memorial?
By Ranjana Narayan New Delhi, Nov 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) Even as the Nehru Memorial Museum and Library (NMML) is in the news after the NMML Society was re-constituted with the ousting of prominent Congress leaders, an…
Act on Delhi air pollution now: SC to Kejriwal govt
By Sumit Saxena New Delhi, Nov 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) “Why can’t we have waste management plan in Delhi?” asked the Supreme Court expressing anguish at the shocking state of affairs in the capital where indiscriminate waste…
Infosys whistleblower complaints mischievous: Nilekani
Mumbai, Nov 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) Infosys Chairman Nandan Nilekani on Wednesday strongly condemned the whistleblower complaints against the company co-founders and his former colleagues, saying these were “mischievous” in nature. Referring to the anonymous complaints in…
20 students fall ill after mid-day meal in Karnataka
Bengaluru, Nov 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) About 20 students fell ill after consuming mid-day meal in a state-run school in Karnataka’s Chitradurga district, an official said on Wednesday. “The incident occurred on Tuesday afternoon, when about 20…
Solar tiles may replace clay tiles in Goa homes: Minister
Panaji, Nov 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) Clay roof tiles, colloquially referred to as Mangalorean tiles, that typically adorn roofs of traditional Goan homes, may soon make way for more modern and solar energy-generating tiles, if Goa Power…
Delhi’s AQI recovers to poor, PM 10
New Delhi, Nov 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) Delhi’s air quality index (AQI) improved further from ‘severe plus’ to ‘poor’ on Wednesday morning , bringing relief to people after a week as the AQI was recorded at 249…
Despite highest stubble burning, Delhi AQI recovers
New Delhi, Nov 5 (SocialNews.XYZ) In spite of the highest stubble burning incidents recorded this season, Delhi’s Air Quality Index (AQI) recovered significantly on Tuesday to the “very poor” category due to high wind speeds….
Buffalo ‘bheem’ worth Rs 14 crore in Pushkar Fair
Jaipur, Nov 5 (SocialNews.XYZ) A Murrah buffalo, weighing around 1,300 kg and worth Rs 14 crore has grabbed the spotlight in Pushkar Fair that commenced with cultural activities and offering of prayers in Rajasthan’s Ajmer…
Chennai food deliveryman assaults customer
Chennai, Nov 5 (SocialNews.XYZ) Food deliverymen of popular food aggregators not only taste the food en route but have now also assaulted a customer after delivering the food late. On Sunday city police detained five…
Virushka’s trek diary: Enjoying Bhutanese cuppa after ‘tiring’ out
Mumbai, Nov 5 (SocialNews.XYZ) Bollywood actress Anushka Sharma and her husband Virat Kohli, who are in Bhutan, for the India skipper’s 31st birthday on Tuesday, stopped for tea in a small village after a 8.5…
Selfitis patients begin to trickle into UP’s SGPIMS
Lucknow, Nov 5 (SocialNews.XYZ) Do you get depressed if your post on the social media does not get enough ‘likes’? Do you want to post every moment of your life – happy or sad -…
Destination wedding for lesbian couple in Jaisalmer
Jaipur, Nov 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) A lesbian couple tied the knot in Jaisalmer on Sunday in a unique destination wedding, while the other marriage rituals were solemnised on Monday. The wedding ceremony starting November 2 was…
‘Downturn ‘self-inflicted’, most severe in 20 years’
Mumbai, Nov 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) The current slowdown has been the most severe one in the last 20 years said a Centrum brokerage firm report, adding that its impact has been “unprecedented” on both rural and…