VIP in India, a commoner abroad
byIdentified for its overgenerous and luxurious existence during the pre-historic days, India was associated with Maharajas and Nawabs that ruled the land with extravagance….
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3,389 children missing in Delhi since 2010!
byNew Delhi, April 30 (IANS) A shocking number of 3,389 children were reported missing from the capital during the past three years, Lok Sabha…
Indian origin woman short-listed for ‘best job in world’
byLondon, April 30 (IANS) An Indian origin woman in Britain has been shortlisted for the role of Western Australia taste master, advertised in the…
Indian wins Dubai traffic police award, gets car
byDubai, April 30 (IANS) An Indian national became the proud owner of a 100,000-dirham car after being selected as an ideal driver by the…
Guatemala creates time capsule inspired by Mayans
byGuatemala City, April 30 (IANS/EFE) A time capsule that will not be opened until 2065 has been created by officials in Guatemala who drew…
Havana’s classic taxis get a taste of competition
byHavana, April 30 (IANS/EFE) Havana’s taxis, most of them vintage American cars, for the first time in decades face the unusual situation of having…
US authorities to return baby to Russian couple
byWashington, April 30 (IANS/RIA Novosti) A California court has ruled Monday that a baby boy who had been seized by authorities in the US…
Khalifa orders releasing 103 Egyptian prisoners
byAbu Dhabi, April 30 (IANS/WAM) The United Arab Emirates (UAE) President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has ordered to release 103 Egyptian prisoners,…
Social policies like MGNREGS can tackle child labour: Report
byNew Delhi, April 29 (IANS) Social protection policies such as MGNREGS and the direct cash transfer scheme can play a key role in fighting…
‘Wife’ troubles dog Jharkhand BJP leaders
byRanchi, April 29 (IANS) Many senior BJP leaders in Jharkhand have faced embarrassment as women claiming to be their ‘wives’ have spoken to the…