Bombay (Mumbai): Superstar Aamir Khan says demonetisation is a good move by the government to curb black money, but expressed sadness that the common man felt the ‘pinch’ of the crunch the most. He said all citizens should support the initiative taken by the government. “I know common people are facing problems and I feel […]
The Bay of Bengal has witnessed around 500 cyclones in 125 years (since 1891) of which 107 had targeted Odisha (Orissa) causing immense devastation, a professor said.(December 17). “However, compared to hurricanes in the west pacific, cyclones originating in the Bay of Bengal are less intense and much weaker but ironically cause more death and […]
Is Facebook our ultimate utopia, where failures find no room? “Placed at Vodafone”, feeling amazing! “Bagged the first position in dance”, feeling excited! Sounds familiar? Obviously we all have been witness to such enthusiastic statements, and often we have updated our own accomplishments in the same manner on the most popular platform of today’s era. […]
The People’s Republic of China is hopping mad because of HH DalaiLlama hobnobbing with the President, and they’re kicking up an unholy row. Now, China routinely issues ‘we’re very annoyed’ statements whenever His Holiness calls upon some world leader or the other. But now, things are taking an ugly turn. On December 16, China took […]
New Delhi: Bollywood stars and other celebs may be thrown into jail for five years if they endorse ‘politically incorrect ‘foods, or else they may have to cough up a whopping 50 lakhs in fine. It’s all in the name of ‘consumer protection’. The Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) has recommended a complete ban […]
It’s the theatre of the absurd. First a Muslim cleric issues a ‘fatwa’ against a politician who allegedly made some adverse remarks about Chief Minister Mamata Bannerjee. The Cleric, it appears directed his flock to ‘kick’ several BJP politicians out of Bengal. Then the BJP retaliates. The battle of the loudmouths now has developed into […]
Faced with plunging revenues post the government’s ‘demonetisation drive’ and suffering the agony of the continuing cash crunch, a street vendors’ forum today tied up with a mobile wallet company to train vendors go digital and tide over the cash crunch due to the exercise. National Association of Street Vendors of India (NASVI), which claims […]
Seven NGOs, including one run by activist Shabnam Hashmi, and two by Teesta Setalvad have been barred by the government from receiving foreign funds after their FCRA licences were cancelled following alleged adverse intelligence reports against them, says a PTI report. The renewed licences of another 13,000 NGOs across the country are similarly ‘being reviewed’. Registration under […]
New Delhi: No more beer in the pubs along the national highway! The Supreme Court has ordered all liquor shops along National and State Highways closed. Now, Shillong bound travellers, no longer can you stagger in to Stagger Inn to slake your thirsty tonsils with a cool draught of chilled beer! The Supreme Court on […]
Calcutta: The Calcutta High Court on December 14 allowed anticipatory bail prayer of Gorkha Janmukti Morcha chief Bimal Gurung, his wife Asha and 20 others in connection with the murder of All India Gorkha League leader Madan Tamang. A division bench comprising justices Ashim Kumar Roy and M M Banerjee directed the petitioners to surrender […]
It’s a bit of good news on a gloomy day. Physically and mentally challenged people now have a piece of legislation that gives them more protection. A usually divided house united for a few moments to pass the Disabilities Bill. For the first time since the Winter session began on November 16, Rajya Sabha on […]
This OROP thing, ‘One pension One pay’ fracas is really getting out of hand. Four retired non-commissioned officers threatened to jump off a water tower near old Delhi railway station over the issue of One Rank One Pension (OROP), several hours before they came down from the structure on assurance from defence ministry officials, says […]
