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  • Pokémon Go: What’s all the Fuss about?
    Before you ask any child what Pokémon is, chances are they will explain to you the basic idea about which you will find it easy to understand. However, for those parents and otherswho never heard of it, it is
  • A Tangkhul Naga Folk Tale
    The story of Vachap (Bat)   Once upon a time before daylight a bat cried Chap, Chap.   The cock heard this and crowed; the people heard the cock crow and began to sharpen their daos be
  • Quiz #24
    1. The West Bengal assembly adopted a resolution to rechristen its name. The state will now be known as: A. Bengal in English                                              B. Bangal in
  • Voice of the people
    Do You Support 33% Women Reservation in Urban Local Bodies?   Looking at the present scenario where women are denied opportunities and privileges due to this patriarchal system, where all laws and pos
  • UK, France stick to Calais migrant deal "now and when" Britain leaves EU
    PARIS, August 30 (Reuters) - British and French interior ministers agreed on Tuesday to develop cooperation "now and when the United Kingdom leaves the EU" to address challenges posed by flows of migrants to th
  • Death toll in Philippines' drug war hits 2,000
    MANILA, August 30 (Reuters) - The number of drug-related killings in the Philippines since Rodrigo Duterte became president two months ago on a pledge to wipe out the illegal drug trade, has reached around 2,00
  • Indian climbers banned from Nepal over fake Everest photos
    KATHMANDU, August 30 (Reuters) - Nepal on Tuesday banned an Indian couple from mountain climbing in the country for 10 years after they tried to fake a successful ascent of Mount Everest with digitally altered
  • Addressing the Dangers of Freelance Journalism
    Valentina Leri Inter Press Service   As the reliance on freelance journalists by news organisation has increased, so has the burden of guaranteeing a safe working environment for these journalists,
  • Why cholera is more deadly for people with type O blood
    IANS   Researchers have found that cholera toxin activates a key molecule more strongly in people with the O blood type, putting them at increased risk of getting more severely ill from the disease t
  • The Language of Intolerance
    Dr. Asangba Tzüdir   Witnessing the present times, one can see the growing level of intolerance in our society. It finds reflected in the way we ‘react’ and express. In many ways, langu
  • Alobo Naga: BreakFree Tour in Pune
    After a successful tour in Delhi, Alobo Naga flew down to Pune, Maharashtra for the annual high school road show, the BreakFree Tour project. He performed over 13 shows singing his latest hit songs, shared his
  • Justin Bieber wins 8 titles in Guinness World Records 2017
    Pop star Justin Bieber has topped the music section of the Guinness World Records 2017 edition book with set of eight record titles. The 22-year-old Canadian singer-songwriter's tally of achievements in this ye
  • Comedic icon Gene Wilder dies at 83
    Actor Gene Wilder, who brought comedy to a different level through his roles in films like "The Producers", "Blazing Saddles", "Young Frankenstein", "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory" and "Stir Crazy", pas
  • Deepika's bodyguard turns social media celebrity
    While Deepika Padukone has been making headlines across the globe, it was her bodyguard Jalal's turn to hog the limelight recently. Why? The actress tied him a rakhi on Raksha Bandhan this year. Deepika also po
  • Taylor Swift dismissed from jury duty
    Singer Taylor Swift was dismissed as a potential juror in an aggravated rape and kidnapping case because of her own sexual abuse case against a former radio host whom she accused of groping her. Swift surprised
  • ‘Pretty Little Liars’ to end after season 7
    Popular American teen drama series "Pretty Little Liars" will be ending after its seventh season. After much speculation over the future of the show, its lead actresses Troian Bellisario, Ashley Benson, Lucy Ha
  • John Lennon’s killer denied parole for 9th time
    John Lennon's killer, Mark David Chapman, will stay in jail for two more years after his request for parole was denied for the ninth time. He was denied parole on August 24 by a three-member state parole board
  • More than a million Indian workers to go on strike on Friday
    NEW DELHI | REUTERS, August 30 More than a million Indian workers in banking, telecoms and other sectors will go on strike on Friday, seeking higher wages and to protest against Prime Minister Narendra Modi'
  • Efforts on to improve northeast air connectivity: Minister
    Agartala, August 30 (IANS) Government is trying to improve air connectivity among northeastern states and between northeast India and adjacent countries, Union Minister of State for Civil Aviation Jayant Sinha
  • Two years' bonus for central government employees: Jaitley
    New Delhi, Aug 30 (IANS) Around 33 lakh employees of the central government had a reason to cheer on Tuesday with the government announcing their annual bonus that has been pending for two years.   "
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