Amidst hatred and negativity, this seven-year-old from Mumbai has decided to spread some love. And while most of us are ranting about the world in our drawing rooms, Sanjana Bhosale, a standard 2 student from OES International School is using her creativity to provide education to the kids in need.[Read More…]
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First article of impeachment filed against Donald Trump
After 6 months of Trump’s presidency, a Democratic representative has introduced the first article of impeachment against President Donald Trump. Democrat Brad Sherman of California has become the first US lawmaker to formally file an article of impeachment against the President. However, his effort is likely to stall in the[Read More…]
Goa BJP leader, family booked for assaulting daughter-in-law for dowry
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) state vice-president Anil Hoble along with his wife Sandhya and son Milind have been booked for allegedly harassing his daughter-in-law Shweta for dowry. The Panaji police also rescued Shweta, who had numerous injuries on her body. The step was taken against Hoble and his family after[Read More…]
IIT-Kanpur adopts five villages to ensure overall development using advance technologies
Five villages have been adopted by the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur (IIT-K) under Unnat Bharat Abhiyan. The initiative has been launched by the ministry of human resource development (MHRD) to advance rural India. “As part of the initiative, we will ensure the overall development of Hridayapur, Baikanthpur, Ishwariganj, Pratappur[Read More…]
50,000 fine for dumping waste in Ganga between Haridwar and Unnao
On Thursday, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) imposed a penalty of Rs 50000 on those dumping waste in the stretch between Haridwar and Unnao of River Ganga. While Haridwar lies in Uttarakhand, Unnao is a district in nearby Uttar Pradesh. The bench which was headed by Justice Swatanter Kumar directed[Read More…]
Protest against gangster’s death turns violent in Rajasthan; one killed
In Nagaur district of Rajasthan, one person was killed while many others were injured after a rally organised by Rajput outfits demanding a CBI probe into gangster Anandpal Singh’s death turned violent on Wednesday evening. Anandpal was killed in a police encounter in Churu district on June 24. Anandpal, who[Read More…]
Studies suggest that farmers use 30% share of loans on domestic needs
According to a recent study, farmers in Punjab who are barely managing their expenses, have been spending around 30% share of their total debt towards meeting their domestic needs, like maintaining families, repairing houses, on health, education and socio-religious purposes. Professors of Punjabi University Patiala conducted the survey which was[Read More…]
Grand Alliance is ‘our baby’ says Bihar CM Nitish Kumar
While the Bihar Grand Alliance is appearing to turn sour, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar reportedly asserted that the Grand Alliance between the Janata Dal-United (JDU), Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) and the Congress is unbreakable. As per reports, Kumar spoke to Congress chief Sonia Gandhi about keeping the grand alliance[Read More…]
Manipur crisis: Fresh flood threats in low lying areas of Manipur
Flash flood may hit Manipur again amidst the already existing food crisis in the wake of torrential rains as major rivers started to overflow out of their course, forcing people living near its banks to shift to safer areas on Wednesday. Due to heavy rainfall, Iril, Imphal and Thoubal rivers[Read More…]
Assam floods: Death toll rises to 44; Center monitoring the situation, says PM
Death toll reaches to 44 with five more people being killed due to flood in Assam on Wednesday. As per the state disaster management authority, one death each was reported from Majuli, Sivasagar, Dhemaji, Golaghat and Nagaon districts. Growing water levels in rivers and low lying areas have affected more[Read More…]
Assam flood: ‘Being Assam’s tourism ambassador, Priyanka Chopra hasn’t shown any emotion’
Model and actress Mahika Sharma on Wednesday has slammed popular actress Priyanka Chopra for showing no interest towards Assam floods even though she is Assam’s tourism brand ambassador. Priyanka was appointed as tourism brand ambassador of the state in 2016. She is currently staying out of the country due to[Read More…]
Yet another BJP worker held for posting ‘fake’ video of Barsirhat violence
The secretary of BJP IT cell Tarun Sengupta from Asansol (West Bengal) was arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) for posting ‘fake’ images and videos on social media regarding the issue of communal disharmony which recently stirred Bengal. Notably, Sengupta is the third person to face action since Sunday[Read More…]
Will ensure that those affected by flood will get necessary relief: CM Adityanath
UP CM Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday said that his government is seriously initiating flood control measures and all departments have been directed to take necessary precautions. “The departments concerned should start necessary preventive works to protect villages from floods and funds will be provided to them. Our government is serious[Read More…]
Indian Para-Athlete forced to Beg in Berlin after being ignored by Sports Authorities
While Indians are drooling over cricket, we tend to be ignorant, especially towards the struggles of the differently-abled athletes. The overall attitude toward the differently-able persons is not very commendable– we are either patronising or sheerly ignoring. And such ignorance has been driven to the level offence. Well-known para-athlete, Kanchanmala[Read More…]
Film on Amartya Sen stalls as director refuses to mute ‘Gujarat’, ‘cow’, ‘Hindu India’
After a clash with Central Board of Film Certification, the Argumentative Indian – a documentary on Amartya Sen by filmmaker and economist Suman Ghosh will not be released in Kolkata this week. The development took place as Ghosh has refused to follow the CBFC’s order to mute words like ‘Gujarat’,[Read More…]
After mass extermination of strays, Kerala to have stray dog rehabilitation zoos
While Kerala is infamous for the ruthless killing of stray dogs, the government has plans to change its reputation. The Kerala government is planning to implement a policy to accommodate stray canines in dog rehabilitation zoos in all the 14 districts. To ensure the safety of people from dogs, Kerala[Read More…]
Haryana: Bajarang Dal activists harass Muslims for not saying ‘Bharat mata ki jay’
Shocking incidents of imposing ‘nationalism’, in this case on Muslims resurfaced from Haryana‘s Hisar district. In two separate incidents, two persons were allegedly harassed for not saying ‘Bharat Mata ki jai’. While communal terror is on the rise, tension gripped Hisar on Tuesday evening after an unidentified person allegedly slapped[Read More…]
German WWII Enigma machine found in flea market!
The Enigma machine was used in World War 2 to help to crack the Enigma codes which helped the Allies defeat Nazi Germany in WWII. One such German-made Enigma I machine was sold for 100 euros at a flea market in Romania only to be resold for the second time[Read More…]
UP: Yogi government marks Rs 36,000 crore for crop loan waiver in budget
The Yogi Adityanath government budget targets 10% growth over the next five years, focusing exclusively on farmers and the rural population. The targeted growth is well above India’s projected growth – 7.2% for 2017-18, according to the IMF. The Rs 3.84 lakh crore budget – 10.9% bigger than the previous[Read More…]
Amarnath attack aftermath: Sangh wants Valley under president’s rule
In an unfortunate incident, 7 Amarnath pilgrim lost their lives due to an alleged terror attack. Condemning the act and slamming the Kashmir state government, a growing section within the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), including some of its affiliates such as Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP), believes that the BJP’s power-sharing[Read More…]
Sonam Kapoor to be a part of Harvard’s new ‘gender series’?
Bollywood actress Sonam Kapoor is one such actress who is known for her candid nature. Now, a Hindustan Times report suggests that Sonam is set to join the Harvard Business School’s (HBS) panel for a special talk. “HBS’ India research centre – as part of the Best of Harvard in[Read More…]
Ravi Shastri appointed as Team India Coach till 2019 World Cup
Hours after the Supreme Court-appointed Committee of Administrators (COA) had asked the BCCI to announce the name of the Indian team head coach on Tuesday, Ravi Shastri has been appointed the next coach of the Indian team. He will be at the helm of affairs till the 2019 World Cup.[Read More…]
Babumoshai Bandookbaaz trailer: Nawaz’s portrayal as a hitman is phenomenal
The trailer of Nawazuddin Siddiqui starrer ‘Babumoshai Bandookbaaz’ is out on Tuesday. The film is a dark and gritty tale of a hitman who seems to be a master in his own game. Throughout the three-minute trailer, Siddiqui’s portrayal as a hitman is phenomenal. The Kushan Nandy’s ‘Babumoshai Bandookbaaz,’ also[Read More…]
Amarnath yatra attack: All Kashmiris are not terrorists, says Rajnath Singh
Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh has come under fire on Twitter after he saluted the people of Jammu and Kashmir who had condemned the attack on pilgrims and kept the spirit of Kashmiriyat alive. A twitter user lashed out at Singh, saying it was not the Home Minister job to[Read More…]
The UnDelhiwalah: This journalist feels that Delhi is harsh but an effective teacher!
Delhi is in everyone’s love and hate books. A home to almost 19 million people, our awkwardly crowded and enigmatic national capital never sleeps. Delhi is extreme and its streets have been soaking all the extremity only to balance the mélange of highs & lows. And what makes the city throb is,[Read More…]