Ironically, the highlight of Rahul Gandhi’s “khaat sabha” in Deoria Uttar Pradesh were the khatiyas or cots that garnered more attention than Congress Vice President. The moment his meeting with the farmers ended, locals were seen walking away with the brand new cots that had been laid out by his party. About[Read More…]
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Pakistan violates ceasefire in Kashmir
According to latest updates, Pakistan’s troops have violated ceasefire along the Line of Control in Shahpur sector of Poonch district in Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday. The troops fired mortar shells along the border and no injuries or casualties have been reported so far. A News 18 report says that[Read More…]
One nation spreading terror: PM Modi’s veiled attack on Pakistan
Speaking at the G 20 summit which is being held in Hangzhou, China, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said terrorism was being spread by a single South Asian country. PM Modi in the final session of the G 20 said, “Growing forces of violence and terror pose a fundamental challenge. There[Read More…]
Born criminals- The struggle for existence and other stories
“We get our identity even before we are born, I belong to the Charra community and in true sense the people of our community are born criminals. We live with that identity and die with it, there is no reformation or rehabilitation for us- A youth from Gujarat’s Charra community.”[Read More…]
India’s entry into NSG will promote non-proliferation: Japan
Japan has reaffirmed its support for India’s Nuclear Suppliers Group membership. In the first official comment after China’s opposition sealed India’s fate at NSG group, Japan said that India’s presence in NSG will help promote non-proliferation. According to a TOI report, as China refuses to let go of its opposition to[Read More…]
India-Vietnam partnership critical to Asia and World: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday stressed on the strategic partnership between India and Vietnam saying that it will benefit Asia and the rest of the world. Greeting the people of Vietnam on their National Day, Prime Minister Modi on his official Facebook page said, “Vietnam is a friendly nation with whom we cherish[Read More…]
Indo-Egypt bonhomie: PM Modi, President Al Sisi vow to combat terror
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday held talks with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi who is on a three-day visit to India. PM Modi held extensive discussions on the shape and substance of partnership with Egypt. He said that both countries agreed to further defence and security engagement which would[Read More…]
My Seditious taste for Indo-Pak peace
Over the past few days, Indian actress Ramya has been under fire for speaking in favour of our neighbours. So atrocious were her words that there is a case of “Sedition” filed against her. Her crime: To speak a truth that is unwanted in the Indian diaspora currently. I am[Read More…]
Cabinet clears new norms to reform construction sector
Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Wednesday said that the Union Cabinet has approved fresh norms for the construction sector. Jaitley said that the government has been trying over the last year to improve upon the functioning of the sector. According to the new norms wherever there are disputes pending between public[Read More…]
Logistics exchange pact signed between India and US to boost defence ties
India and the US signed an agreement on Monday, making the two nations logistical allies and enabling both the militaries to use each other’s assets and bases for repair and replenishment of supplies. Signed by Indian defence minister Manohar Parrikar and his US counterpart Ashton Carter, the bilateral ‘Logistics Exchange[Read More…]
ISRO successfully tests Scramjet Rocket Engine; India joins select club of nations
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Sunday at Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) in Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh successfully tested its own scramjet – an engine that takes atmospheric oxygen to burn engine fuel. This new engine takes in oxygen from the atmosphere as its fuel. This reduces the[Read More…]
Watch this girl break down racist stereotypes in the most badass manner ever!
The harassment and cat-calling faced by north-eastern people in other parts of India is not really an unknown phenomenon. Often called “chinki” or “momo” they are continuously made to feel unwanted and unsafe. Not only the people but even the government authorities are a part of this sad habit as[Read More…]
Twitterati shuts Pierce Morgan over his comment on India’s performance at Olympics
British journalist and TV personality Piers Morgan made fun of India’s celebration and loud cheers over winning two medals calling it an embarrassing act as the country with 1.2 billion population celebrates 2 losing medals. But what happen after it would certainly made the journo to rethink before making fun[Read More…]
Dawood’s addresses in Pakistan confirmed
A UN committee on Tuesday has confirmed that six of the nine places cited by India as addresses of Dawood Ibrahim, proving that the underworld don was hiding in Pakistan. One of the addresses which have been dropped by the UN Security Council’s Al Qaeda Sanctions Committee was found similar[Read More…]
India Ratings and Research revises country’s FY17 GDP growth to 7.8%
In a major boost to economic growth for 2017, the India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra) has revised its gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast for Fiscal Year (FY17) upwards to 7.8% from its earlier forecast of 7.7%. The upward revision has been prompted by the progress of monsoon and the[Read More…]
Now ‘Request a ride’ with Uber’s latest feature!
In what comes as a good news to all those rely on app-based taxi service, Uber has rolled out a ‘Request a Ride for Others,’ feature specifically meant for regular users to help those who don’t have the app installed or an account registered. This is the second India-specific feature[Read More…]
Watch this minister’s security thrash a man for being two minutes late!
In another incident which highlights the gross misuse of power by those in position, Union Minister Mahesh Sharma’s security personnel were caught on camera as they thrashed the guards of a housing society. Their crime apparently was to cause ‘a minute delay’ as they took ‘too long’ to open the[Read More…]
Treating the Baloch as second-class citizens can worsen the insurgency even if New Delhi never uses “B” word again
A fresh wave of anti-Indianism has erupted in Pakistan following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent statements on Balochistan. Former dictator General Pervez Musharraf said in a television interview that Modi was “crazy”. He condemned the Baloch leaders who had thanked Modi for expressing concern over the state of human rights[Read More…]
Rio: Sindhu wins semi-finals, assures silver
India’s PV Sindhu defeated Japan’s Nozomi Okuhara in the semi-finals of the badminton women’s singles event at the Rio Olympics on Thursday. Sindhu has assured the silver for India. Now she will fight against Spain’s Carolina Marin for the Gold. Sindhu defeated Japan’s Nozomi Okuhara by 21-19, 21-10. She now[Read More…]
Despite the pain, sweat and tears, our women athletes shine in Rio
Wrestler Sakshi Malik trends at the top after clinching the bronze in the 58 kg category at the Rio Olympics. Qualifying for the repechage round, Malik managed to overturn a 0-5 loss to win 8-5. The 23-year-old is now the only woman to win a medal at the Games, and[Read More…]
Cross-border terrorism the only focus: India to Pakistan
New Delhi has rejected Pakistan’s proposal to hold Foreign Secretary-level talks on Kashmir, and has sent out a strong message that “cross-border terrorism should be the focus of any dialogue between the two countries.” Indian Foreign Secretary responding to his Pakistani counterpart Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhry’s invitation, expressed his willingness to[Read More…]
This ‘mid-air’ baby is literally going places!
Perhaps the luckiest baby born, this toddler will not have to pay for her flight tickets her entire life! Unbelievable, right! But for the little baby girl born in Cebu Pacific Air flight from Dubai to the Philippines this is the perk of being ‘born midair.’ A Facebook post by[Read More…]
Rio Olympics: Sakshi Malik brings home a bronze
Wrestler Sakshi Malik scripted history by winning bronze in the women’s 55kg freestyle event, the first for India in the Games. Beating Kyrgyzstan’s Aisuluu Tynybekova in the match for third-place, she has become the first-ever Indian woman to win an Olympic medal. Despite trailing by 5 points in the match,[Read More…]
Bleeding Balochistan: Call for Azaadi
Bullet riddled bodies, mass graves and raped women – no, this isn’t anything about the ISIS in Syria but something close to our backyard. That’s what the daily scene looks like in Balochistan. Since the day Pakistan came into being, Balochistan has bled every single day. Military operation, enforced disappearance[Read More…]
India and Pakistan: Divided by border, separated by ideologies
When the last legislation was passed by constituent assembly led to the creation of the two independent nations – India and Pakistan, nobody would have imagined how the tale of these two nations would proceed. Though Gandhi and Jinnah are referred to as fathers of India and Pakistan respectively, it was Dr. BR Ambedkar on whose ideas the[Read More…]