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Forming separate party in ’84 a ‘fiasco’: Pranab

29 Jan 2016 5:47 AM IST
Launching the book on Thursday afternoon at Rashtrapati Bhawan, Vice-President Hamid Ansari commended the work penned by the “exalted personality” who...

Internalising ‘Kalkatta’

24 Jan 2016 11:08 PM IST
On one side there is the bustling metropolis Calcutta – now known as Kolkata, but on the other extreme, lies the stark, pulsating and darker side...

Saving Our Wallflowers

18 Jan 2016 12:38 AM IST
Strong and dynamic, 68 year-old Sarita Devi (name changed) has been widowed for  a few years now, and has been living in Vrindavan ever since. Soon...

16-yr-old offenders no more minors as new JJ Act comes into force

17 Jan 2016 4:36 AM IST
Juvenile offenders aged 16 to 18 years can now be tried as adults in cases of heinous crimes like rape and murder as the new Juvenile Justice (Care...

Modi govt rolls out Rs 7,750-cr crop insurance scheme

14 Jan 2016 5:39 AM IST
The NDA-Government on Wednesday unveiled a Rs 7750 crore crop insurance scheme to alleviate rural miseries. The scheme was approved at the meeting of...

SC puts Jallikattu on hold, Jaya writes to PM

13 Jan 2016 5:44 AM IST
The apex court stayed the Centre’s notification, issued last week, allowing Jallikattu, meaning the bull taming sport will not be held this year. A...

Despite internal differences, government green-flags Jallikattu

9 Jan 2016 6:10 AM IST
A notification issued by Ministry of Environment on Thursday night now allows Jallikattu, but has in fact irked several top ministers in Prime...

NCW to groom 2 lakh women gram pradhans for bigger roles

6 Jan 2016 5:49 AM IST
Explaining the functionality and aim of this unique programme focused on the empowering women politicians at the grassroots level, Union Minister of...

I-D proof now a must for matrimonial profiles: Govt

30 Dec 2015 5:52 AM IST
A new set of guidelines that will be issued by the Government (within a week’s time) to matrimonial portals makes it mandatory for them to ensure that...

Ministries join hands to set up 2 lakh Aganwadi centres in 4 years

30 Dec 2015 5:14 AM IST
In next four years, the government plans to construct 2 lakh AWC (Anganwadi Centers). The Ministry of Women and Child Development and the Ministry of...

‘Reserved coaches for women in Metros should be increased’

29 Dec 2015 5:55 AM IST
Noting the menace of overcrowding in Delhi Metro, which is expected to rapidly increase with the odd-even scheme being implemented by the Delhi...

Christie’s Potent Poisons!

28 Dec 2015 12:38 AM IST
Like many die-hard fans of Agatha Christie’s exemplary work, I was delighted to pick up A is for Arsenic - The Poisons of Agatha Christie to review....
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