Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on Saturday compared Pakistan’s condition to an “anaesthetised patient” after a surgery and said like Hanuman Indian Army has recognised its prowess. “Pakistan’s condition after the surgical strikes is like that of an anaesthetised patient after a surgery who doesn’t know that the surgery has already[Read More…]
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From non-violence to happiness: Mahatma Gandhi’s top 10 quotes
Popularly known as Mahatma Gandhi, Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, inspires thousands of individuals all over the globe. The political leader, born in Gujarat in 1869 to Karamchand Gandhi and Putlibai, fought for the freedom of India and is called the Father of the Nation. Here are his 10 inspiring quotes that[Read More…]
Wrenching control: How Jayalalithaa defeated MGR’s wife to take over AIADMK
After losing her mentor, M G Ramachandran, J Jayalalithaa would have been politically at sea. But the charismatic former matinee star defeated MGR’s wife Janaki to take over the AIADMK. Excerpted from Vaasanthi’s book, “Amma: Jayalalithaa’s Journey from Movie Star to Political Queen.” ‘MGR is no more.’ It was[Read More…]
Did Jayalalithaa push MGR away from Karunanidhi?
J Jayalalithaa’s aura has had Tamil Nadu and its people enthralled for years. The only one perhaps unimpressed was M Karunanidhi. Author Vaasanthi’s book, ‘Amma: Jayalalithaa’s Journey from Movie Star to Political Queen’ throws light on the former superstar-turned-politician’s life. Excerpts: R.M. Veerappan on the other hand sees Jayalalithaa as[Read More…]
Black money worth ₹65K cr disclosed under declaration scheme: Jaitley
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Saturday said that more than ₹65,000 crore in black or untaxed money has been disclosed by 64,275 declarants under the centre’s Income Declaration Scheme so far. The four-month window for tax evaders to come clean on black money had ended on Friday. Jaitley said the[Read More…]
Is Amit Shah influencing probe in BK Bansal suicide?
Former Bureaucrat BK Bansal’s suicide note has left behind a lot of questions, and most of them threaten to open the Pandora ’s Box. If his last account is to be believed, Shah is the alleged mentor to his speculated tormentor CBI DIG Sanjiv Gautam. Bansal time and again alleged[Read More…]
After the strike: Govt issues high alert on border after infiltration reported
A nationwide advisory has been issued by the home ministry to “maintain high levels of vigil to thwart any attempts by terrorists to strike back.” This comes a day after the Indian army conducted “surgical strikes” on terror launch pads along LoC on Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK). The BSF has[Read More…]
Prashant Kishor may quit Congress camp after Rahul’s Kisan Yatra
Speculations are rife that prime strategist and the man behind successful campaigns for PM Narendra Modi and others may quit his latest assignment with Congress after the ongoing ‘Kisan Yatra’ of Rahul Gandhi. If it comes true, then this would amount to be a huge setback for Congress party before the[Read More…]
All you need to know about India’s biggest spectrum auction
Telecom companies are all prepared to battle it out on Saturday as the biggest ever spectrum auction for over 2,354.55 mega Hertz (MHz) of airwaves in seven bands -700 MHz, 800 MHz, 900 MHz, 1,800 MHz, 2,100 MHz, 2,300 MHz and 2,500 MHz – worth ₹5.63 lakh starts on Saturday[Read More…]
Swedish Medicover plans to revolutionize Indian IVF market
Medicover, which has invested in India through a number of businesses such as Oriflame for over a decade, has now entered the Indian IVF market in May this year.Medicover plans to open 50 IVF clinics in India, andpromises high standards of operations and quality. After surveying the IVF markets in[Read More…]
Watch this man dance to Beyonce in high heels and absolutely killing it
This man is breaking gender stereotypes one at a time by his fabulous dancing skills. While men are always expected to be strong regardless of the situation, women are to supposed to be meek and submissive and in this world full of stereotypes, Yanis Marshall stands out. A French choreographer[Read More…]
7 books you must read on this International Translation Day
On this International Translation day, we bring to you a list of books which have been written in another language but open windows into other world and its culture. These seven books are a must read for their off-beat topics and stories that connect to one’s everyday life. Bitter Fruit[Read More…]
Another blow: Sri Lanka pulls out of SAARC Summit; 5th nation to do so
In yet another setback to Pakistan, Sri Lanka on Thursday pulled out of 19th SAARC Summit in Islamabad, becoming the fifth country to do so after India expressed its inability to participate in the summit. “Sri Lanka regrets that the prevailing environment in the region is not conducive for holding[Read More…]
Rahul Gandhi pledges Congress’ full support to Modi over surgical strikes
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday lauded Narendra Modi for the surgical strikes carried out by the Army across the Line of Control (LoC), saying it was his “first action” befitting a Prime Minister in two-and-a-half years. Rahul, who is in Uttar Pradesh for his Kisan Yatra, said at a[Read More…]
Bihar liquor ban is illegal, rules Patna High Court
The Patna High Court on Friday struck down Bihar government’s Prohibition of Liquor Act by calling it illegal. Even though Bihar CM had roped in many JD(U) workers to support the ban, the court overturned the decision. The recently passed Bill- the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Bill -2016 had very[Read More…]
Age no bar! 12-year-old school kid plans protest against heavy bags
Protests by adults is passe now, a school kid in Nagpur will lead an agitation in Chandrapur near Nagpur in Maharashtra on October 2 to protest heavy school bags. Rugved Raikwar, who studies in Vidyaniketan School in Chandrapur, plans to hold a sit-in to draw the attention of the state[Read More…]
Four years after Park Street rape case, main accused Kader Khan arrested
Four years after woman’s rights activist Suzette Jordan was gangraped by five men in a moving car, the main accused in the case has been nabbed. On Thursday night, Kader Khan was apprehended from a hideout in Delhi on Thursday night along with an accomplice named Ali. The two will[Read More…]
Surgical strikes: The much used hushed up tactic brought recently into light
The Indian army conducted surgical strikes across LoC in wee hours of Thursday and destroyed seven terror launch pads. In an operation which was covert, swift and effective the army used its newest entrant into the battle field -surgical striking. These are used when the army hopes to fight low-intensity[Read More…]
Fears of ageing may cause premature death, says UN report
Being afraid of growing old may shorten your life, the UN health agency said on Thursday, as new data highlighted the widespread prevalence of ageist attitudes worldwide. In a first-of-its-kind survey released by the World Health Organization, 60 percent of respondents said they believed older people “were not respected.” Attitudes[Read More…]
Saudi miffed, warns of disastrous consequences over US 9/11 law
Warning of “disastrous consequences” Saudi Arabia on Thursday reprimanded the US law allowing 9/11 victims to sue the kingdom. The bill is expected to escalate the tensions between the longstanding allies. On Wednesday, the US Congress voted in complete majority to override President Barack Obama’s veto of the Justice Against[Read More…]
This Pakistani comedian explains why there shouldn’t be a war anytime soon
Amid high tension between India and Pakistan in the backdrop of surgical strikes carried out by India at LoC on Wednesday, Pakistani comedian Shehzad Ghias Shaikh wrote a hilarious piece mind on why India and Pakistan should not go to war against each other. His post is a much needed[Read More…]
Rajasthan Royals, CSK refunded 30 per cent of franchise fees by BCCI
BCCI on Thursday refunded 30 per cent of franchise fees paid for IPL 2016 by suspended franchises, Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals, amounting to Rs 11.4 crore and 8.4 crore respectively. Chennai Super Kings Cricket Ltd, that owns and operates the southern franchise, was last month refunded the first[Read More…]
Appalling: Man in Agra beats wife to death for birth of 3rd girl child
In a shocking incident, a man along with his relatives allegedly assaulted his wife for giving birth to third girl child. The woman later died in the hospital. The accused are on a run. This is the second such case in Agra zone in less than three months’ time. Identified[Read More…]
Kashmir- A photographer’s paradise?
Shutdown for the 83rd day, Kashmir witnesses yet another ‘normal’ day. Torn between two extremes, the killing fields of Kashmir mask those of Palestine. Home to one of the largest military occupation in the world, the valley has witnessed widespread unrest and violence in the wake of encounter of Burhan[Read More…]
Mumbai youth climbs 3 floors with sword to avenge mother’s insult
Taking anger to a different horizon, a Mumbai youngster tried to attack his neighbour to avenge an insult to his mother in a housing society at Bhayandar on Wednesday evening. According to the police, the incident occurred at the sprawling Planetaria Complex in Bhayandar (west). In a fit of rage,[Read More…]