Patna (Bihar): Women farmers and their supporters from various states in Eastern India came together at Navjyoti Niketan, Patna to voice their concerns, share their stories, and call attention to the fact that women’s contribution in farming is largely ignored. They came together under the banner of Mahila Kisan Adhikar Manch (MAKAAM). The issues being […]
Colombo: The election for the 24th President of the Bar Association takes place on February 21, 2017 . Three candidates have presented nominations for the post of the President of the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL), namely Anura B. Maddegoda, U.R. de Silva and R. Thangaraja. They have distributed their election manifesto to the […]
Recent events flashing across the world’s television screens have brought into sharp focus demands that have been brewing in the hearts of people: the desire for a decent life and a decent future based on social justice. The fault lines of the global economy, apparent for a long time, are cracking open to reveal uncertainty […]
On February 17, the Delhi High Court asked Delhi state government to inform it about the reasons behind the death of 11 patients at a home for mentally retarded in a span of two months and the steps they have taken in the matter so far. The query came as a response to a social […]
Bombay (Mumbai), Feb 3: It’s really crazy the way politics bows to all these reservations. Do you know that Municipal Corporations in Maharashtra cannot have a mayor based on merit, but that the post is chosen by lottery? That’s really throwing things to chance. Surprised? Well here’s the PTI report : The 227-member Brihanmumbai Municipal […]
Author JK Rowling (the one who gave us Harry Potter) has hit back at Twitter trolls who threatened to burn her books following her criticism of US President Donald Trump. Rowling’s recent Twitter feed has been filled with her re-tweets criticising the president’s recent travel ban. Some followers have taken umbrage with her stance, with […]
Cuttack, Jan 30: It’s a clear case of police ham-handedness and insensitivity. Has POCSO been misused? Or is it one of shoddy reporting? The PTI reports: A minor girl was allegedly raped by a boy who befriended her on Facebook, police said. The girl, a native of Jaipur, was in touch with the minor boy […]
NEWSNET ONE brings you the voices of everyday people talking about real life corruption. This was posted by Baldev Vakhara on social media Want to share my personal experience – Last week I was travelling from Visakha Patnam to Howrah in Yesvantpur Howrah Express. Ordered Veg. meal from the pantry car, as per waiter it […]
NEWSNET ONE brings you the voice of the people: The Corruption trail in the Indian Railways is deep rooted. Rohit Jain posted on social media: Met with someone today and was surprised to hear of how corruption is on in Railways. This person is somewhat related so I don’t want to share their location and […]
The Chinese community around the world has bid farewell to the Year of the Monkey and has welcomed the Year of the Rooster, which begins on Jan. 28. Tibetan New Year also starts today! The Chinese New Year is based on the lunar calendar and features 12 Chinese zodiac signs. They are represented by animals […]
Shillong, Jan 26 : A 67 year old Lech in the Shillong Raj Bhawan? Can it be true? The Governor of Meghalaya, in the face of vocal allegations of sexual misconduct, resigned on the night of Republic Day. He had spent the day in Arunachal Pradesh rather than in Shillong, probably wary of facing embarrassment. […]
Sydney, Jan 26: Today is Australia Day, but all of a sudden , there are many Australians who want a change in date. But the Australian Prime Minister stands firm. Why do they want a change in date? Because in this post colonial world, some view the day as ‘invasion of the aboriginal tribes of […]
