Ruma Pal quits UPA's committee on Women
In a setback to the Ministry of Women and Child Development, Justice (Retd) Ruma Pal has resigned from the high-level committee (HLC) to study the status of women since 1989 in India. Justice Pal was the Chairperson of the HLC. According to Krishna Tirath, the minister for Women and Child Development, "The high level committee was constituted vide Resolution dated 27 February, 2012 and it is required to present its report within 2 years.â€
'Ex-servicemen being misled on One-rank one-pension'
The ex-servicemen are unhappy with the way a hike in the pension has been projected to be an effort from government’s side to bridge the gap towards their demand of 'One-rank one-pension' (OROP).
SNDP accuses Cong of desecrating Sri Narayana Guru
A Congress leader in Kerala is in the dock over charges of blasphemy against the highly revered Sri Narayana Guru. The office bearers of Sri Narayana Dharma Paripalana Yogam (SNDP) have alleged that Congress leader and Ernakulam District committee President V J Poulose has insulted the Guru with his offending remarks against him.
Activists slam PM on economic reforms speech
Even as the Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's address to the nation on the recent economic reforms is being fiercely debated in the political circles, activists from across the country have slammed him for betraying the masses and 'natural' investors.
MP CM opens new varsity, enhances his stature
The grand ceremony for laying the foundation of a Buddhist University at Sanchi on Friday, has raised the stature of Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan at the national level.
History lies heavy on Sino-Japan relationship
Like almost every diplomatic showdown in Asia, the Sino-Japan relationship is a byproduct of historical mistrust and colonial mess.
Father's struggle to unite his children
While in vitro fertilization (IVF) and surrogacy has brought cheers to many childless couples, it has built a wall too to check the union of two siblings, both born with the help of IVF.
New crime epidemic in Delhi
A series of brutal killings by jilted lovers in the national capital has shocked denizens and surprised cops. Although the crime spots spanned different parts of the city, there are striking similarities in all the killings.
Abandoned babies find a new home
Now there is no worry for abandoned babies in the state of Kerala as Ammathottil, a scheme for abandoned infants, has taken the responsibility of taking care of these babies.
FDI in retail: Tracing the footprints
While foreign capital inflow in retail sector has witnessed a positive impact over many countries, several others have had to bear the brunt of the negative consequences
No-confidence motions against various govts
A day after Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee announced withdrawl of support to the UPA government, opposition BJP has already begun hinting at the need to convene a special session of the Parliament for UPA to prove majority.
ASI rules make life miserable for residents
Most of the historically important places and monuments in the country are protected under the Provision of Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act 1959. But sometimes the rules framed by government agencies become disaster for the people living in the surrounding areas of the historically important places.
Student Police Cadet, a success story
One more Kerala model is going to be officially accepted at the national level. The Student Police Cadet (SPC) Project, set up to inculcate better civic sense among youth and to make them responsible citizenry, may take national dimension after they met the Prime Minister in Kerala last week.
Overwhelming in India blues
He is still basking in the glory of being India's lone century maker in the shortest format of the game. An attacking left-handed batsman and a pretty useful off-spin bowler, adding his electrifying fielding to the frame, makes him a vital cog to Team India's chances in the upcoming ICC World Cup T20, scheduled to kickstart from September 18.
'Fighter' director wins Toronto audience award
The awards of the 37th Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), announced on Sunday, were an expected celebration of the old and the new in Canadian and world cinema. The spotlight was as much on celebrated auteurs building on their well-earned reputations as on promising filmmakers beginning to make their first moves.
Issue Dated: Feb 5, 2017
