India’s pace spearhead, Mohammed Shami has set a huge example for commitment to one’s game in the recently concluded second test match against New Zealand at Kolkata’s Eden Gardens. It’s been revealed that while the 26-year-old was busy with national duties, his daughter was being hospitalised. According to reports, on[Read More…]
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UN top court dismisses Marshall Islands vs India-Pak-UK nuclear case
The UN’s highest court has, on Wednesday, ruled to dismiss the case brought by the Marshall Islands against India, Pakistan and Britain for allegedly failing to halt the nuclear arms race, reports AFP. The country of 55,000 was taking on the trio in the International Court of Justice (ICJ), arguing[Read More…]
Surgical strikes: Eyewitness accounts speak of secret burials, explosions across the LoC
An Indian Express report has cited eyewitness accounts of surgical strikes carried out by the army. Providing graphic accounts of the strikes, the report describes how bodies of those killed in clashes before dawn on September 29 were loaded onto trucks for secret burials. The accounts provided by them confirm[Read More…]
More than 100 terrorists ready across LoC: Intelligence Agencies
An assessment by the intelligence agencies has put forward disturbing news. It says that more than 100 terrorists are ready in more launchpads across the LoC to cross over into India and carry out attacks. The BSF too claimed that its men have been noticing movement of unmanned aerial vehicles[Read More…]
‘We didn’t ask them to join the army,’ says Om Puri about martyrs
With much being said about the India-Pak situation, Bollywood has been divided over its support for Pakistani actors and technicians. On one hand, Salman Khan believes in supporting the talent and on the other, singer Abhijeet is questioning everyone who is not in support of the ban. Om Puri appeared[Read More…]
A soldier’s open letter to India calling for a ban on Pakistani artists
As the entire country stands divided over whether to celebrate or condemn the call for a ban on Pakistani artists in India, a soldier has poured his heart out. Major Gaurav Arya, who wrote an open letter on social media supporting the ban of the actors says, “This conflict between India[Read More…]
Sushma Swaraj wins hearts; helps Pakistani youth delegation go home
Minister of External Affairs, Sushma Swaraj won hearts amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan. The Union Minister helped a team of 19 young women, who were part of a youth delegation from Pakistan, go back home safe and sound. The team had come to participate in the Global Youth Peace[Read More…]
Twitter war: When trolls battle it out in the online space
Social media is the new battleground and the space where opinions are shaped, made and moulded. While political parties and their leaders indulging in open battles with their twitter handles is nothing new, the most recent spats are witnessed between ‘trollers’ or politically motivated people under the garb of ‘trolls.’[Read More…]
Remembering Lal Bahadur Shastri through 10 quotes
The second Prime Minister of India, Lal Bahadur Shastri, played an important role in establishing peace between India and Pakistan. It was his leadership skills that led to the country winning over Pakistan during the Indo-Pak war of 1965. He led a very simple and honest life and interestingly was[Read More…]
Post Surgical strikes- India may speed up the delivery of Rafale jets, as Pak gets aggressive
In view of the escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, defence minister Manohar Parrikar said on Sunday that India may start getting its Rafale fighter aircraft from France earlier than the agreed-upon 36 months. These jets are equipped Beyond Visual Range (BVR) air-to-air ‘Meteor’ missile, which has a range in excess of[Read More…]
At it yet again- China stops terror listing of JeM chief Masood Azhar
Beijing on Saturday blocked India’s bid to get Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammad chief Masood Azhar listed as a terrorist by the United Nations for the second time. It said that its technical hold has been “been extended”, two days before its expiry. The Chinese technical hold was set to expire on Monday[Read More…]
Joblessness in India at 5-year high: Labour Bureau survey
According to a new employment-unemployment (EU) survey conducted by the Labour Bureau, over a third of working people are employed for less than a year and 68% of households are earning up to only ₹10,000 per month. The survey says that joblessness in India is running at a five-year high[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…]
India v NZ, 2nd Test, Kolkata: Kiwis ahead despite Rahane, Pujara stand
New Zealand arrived in Kolkata expecting a rank turner and to make matters worse, they lost the toss. The Eden Garden curator though seemed to have different plans as the 22 yard strip had a green top and assisted the Kiwi pacers. The Indian batsman had their back against the[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…]
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…]
Fast Food joints’ jingoistic marketing ploy over India’s LoC surgical strike
Burger Singh, the popular burger joint, tried to cash in on the wave of euphoria encompassing the surgical strikes carried out by the Indian Army across the LoC and failed miserably for its ‘insensitive’ approach. Grabbing the opportunity, it texted all its customers that ‘in light of the surgical strike[Read More…]
India’s LoC surgical strike captured on video; army mulls footage release
The surgical strikes by the Indian Army, conducted across the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir, were captured on video claims NDTV. The government is deciding whether to release the footage, which includes some captured through drones. At midnight, the Indian Army moved troops along the Line of Control[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…]
Indian Army conducts surgical strikes across LoC; Govt calls all-party meet
The Indian Army conducted surgical strikes across the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir, the Director General Military Operations (DGMO) said in a press conference on Thursday. The strikes were carried out to prevent Pakistani terrorists who had “positioned themselves at launch pads with the aim to carry out[Read More…]
Pakistan defence minister threatens to ‘nuke’ India
Pakistan is “ready” to use tactical devices against India, if it feels its safety is threatened. In a recent interview with a Pakistani TV channel SAMAA, Pakistani defence minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif said that they won’t hesitate to annihilate India by these tactical weapons- a reference to nuclear weapons that Pakistan is[Read More…]
SAARC summit may be postponed as Bangladesh, Afghanistan and Bhutan pull out
A day after India announced its decision of not attending the 19th SAARC summit in Islamabad in November, Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Bhutan have also pulled out of the summit. All the three countries blame Pakistan for the current atmosphere of terror and held that it was not fit for hosting[Read More…]