Magical romance of mangoes and the koel song
Around this season every year, friends and relatives, turn up at our house in South Delhi with mangoes wrapped in newspapers, gunny bags, even…
NHRC issues notice to Jammu and Kashmir Police
New Delhi: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) today issued notice to the deputy commissioner of police Kulgam district in Jammu and Kashmir over the…
No relief from high court for rapper Honey Singh
Chandigarh: The Punjab and Haryana High Court today refused to interfere in the case against popular singer-rapper Honey Singh registered by Punjab Police. It also…
Cut and paste development not for the mountains
The raging debate all over the media is the question of development in the Himalayas. How should it be done? In this context, I…
Anganwadi workers to get Rs.750 more every month
New Delhi: The government today increased the monthly remuneration of Anganwadi workers by Rs.750 while it reaffirmed its commitment to reduce maternal and child malnutrition….
Himachal Congress sets up new party panel
Shimla: The Himachal Pradesh Congress Committee today constituted a new executive committee, blending old and new faces. The new list comprises nine general secretaries, seven…
Give your child’s bedroom ‘cartoon’ makeover
New Delhi: Make your child happy by giving his bedroom a cute makeover with soft, multi-coloured bed linens printed with cartoon characters like Superman, Scooby…
New Aakash computers are about quality: Prof Jhunjuhunwala
Aakash is a series of Android-based tablet computers promoted as a learning tool by the Human Resource Development ministry. A new version of this…
Central Pollution Control Board official gets six extensions
Shimla: J.S. Kamyotra, member-secretary of the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) in the ministry of environment and forests, is one officer the central government does…
Teachers’ scam: Chautala’s interim bail extended till July 22
New Delhi: The Delhi High Court today extended till July 22 the interim bail of former Haryana chief minister Om Prakash Chautala, who has been…