Congress dilemma: focus on Maoist insurgency or election?
by‘If terrorism is uncontrolled, if leftwing extremism continues to flourish in important parts of our country which have tremendous natural resources of minerals, that…
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Revive Indian traditions in tribute to Vivekananda, says Pranab
byMumbai, May 31 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee Friday called for the revival of India’s proud traditions in morality, ethics and social conduct as a…
Law needed to deal with witch hunt: NCW member
byNew Delhi, May 31 (IANS) A separate central law is needed to address witch hunting, prevalent in many parts of the country, National Women’s…
Hydro power is here to stay
byShimla: Himachal Pradesh is rated to be the third fastest growing economy in India that by per capita incomes is ranked 4th amongst all…
The elephant and the pumas: India and Pacific alliance
byOn May 23, Colombia´s President Juan Manuel Santos took a leaf out of former Chinese leader Deng Xiaoping´s book. Host to the Pacific Alliance…
Obviousitis: an epidemic that has invaded conversations
byThe sign on the store window said: ‘Ears Pierced. While You Wait.’ No doubt staff put up this notice (sent to me by a…
Bride finds groom ‘too dark’, refuses to marry
byLucknow, May 31 (IANS) In a bizarre incident, a bride in Rae Bareli in Uttar Pradesh refused to marry, saying the groom was too…
Russia sends aid to Syrian refugees in Jordan
byAmman, May 31 (IANS) Russia has sent 38 tonnes of humanitarian aid for over half a million Syrian refugees staying in Jordon. A Russian…
Children with disabilities likely to face violence: Unicef
byNew Delhi, May 30 (IANS) Children with disabilities are three to four times more likely to be victims of violence at home or outside,…
US mothers now the main breadwinners
byWashington, May 30 (IANS) Mothers in the US are increasingly becoming the primary breadwinners in their families, a study has revealed. Marking a dramatic…