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Ramjas Asks Students, Teachers to Give Evidence on Violence
Delhi University's Ramjas College has asked its students and teachers to 'voluntarily' come forward to submit to the inquiry committee evidence on the recent campus violence.
Indian Live Streams Racial Abuse on Facebook, Abuser 'Exposes' Himself
An Indian national in New Zealand was assaulted, subjected to a racist tirade and told to go back to his own country during a road rage incident in Auckland, a media report said on Monday.
In 2-year High, GST Takes Sensex Back to 29,000-mark, RIL Big Mover
The markets made a powerful comeback on Monday as the Sensex rallied almost 216 points and reclaimed the 29,000-mark to close at a 2-year high, cashing in on solid gains in index heavyweight RIL amid mixed global cues.
Campaign Ends for Uttar Pradesh Elections; Last Phase on March 8
Campaign for Uttar Pradesh assembly election ends, last phase voting to take place on March 8th.
Dalai Lama Says Chinese Hardliners Have Parts of Brain Missing
Chinese hardliners have parts of their brains missing, exiled Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama said in an interview aired this week, comments likely to infuriate Beijing, which views the Nobel Peace laureate as a dangerous separatist.
United Colors of Benetton's Campaign #UnitedByHalf Shatters Gender Stereotypes in the Most Effective Way
United Colors of Benetton’s new campaign #UnitedByHalf was recently launched by Kalki Koechlin to kick off a movement of men who not only acknowledge, but also celebrate women as equal partners.
US 'Strongly Condemns' North Korea Ballistic Missile Launch: State Department
The United States condemned North Korea's launch of four ballistic missiles, vowing that Washington was ready to "use the full range of capabilities at our disposal against this growing threat."
Subway Disputes Report About Quality of Chicken With Results of New Lab Tests
Subway has come out swinging against a Canadian investigative report that called into question the quality of its chicken, calling the results "false and misleading."
Fairphone Extends Distribution Network in Europe
Fairphone, a Dutch firm that makes ethical and environmentally friendly smartphones, said it is extending its distribution network in Europe.
INS Viraat: Oldest Serving Aircraft Carrier to be Decommissioned Today
INS Viraat, the second and the oldest serving aircraft carrier, will be decommissioned on Monday after serving the Indian Navy for nearly 30 years.
Tricolour on Tallest Flag Mast Installed Near Indo-Pak Attari Border
A 360-foot high (110 metres) flag post, said to be the country’s tallest, was inaugurated on Sunday at the Indo-Pak Attari Border, just a stone’s throw from Pakistan.
Actions of One Man Don't Define Us: Kansas Guv to Indian-Americans
Kansas Governor Sam Brownback has welcomed "valuable" Indian community to the state, stressing that "hateful" actions of one man doesn't define them in the aftermath of the killing of an Indian engineer.
Do You Beat Your Wife: 'Islamophobic' Lawmaker in US Asks Muslim Students
'Do you beat your wife' was a poser in an 'Islamophobic' questionnaire that Muslims wanting to meet a Republican lawmaker were reportedly asked to fill out.
Sushi in Pyongyang: Kim Jong Il's Japanese Chef Opens Rare Restaurant
Sushi in Pyongyang? At a restaurant run by a Japanese sushi chef famous for working for North Korea's late leader Kim Jong Il? Kenji Fujimoto has opened his sushi restaurant in the North Korean capital, according to Canadian Michael Spavor, a consultant w...
Confirmed: Mass Grave in Ireland is of 800 'Illegitimate' Children
A mass grave containing the remains of babies and young children has been discovered at a former Catholic orphanage in Ireland, government-appointed investigators announced Friday in a finding that offered the first conclusive proof following a historian'...
Delhi MCD Polls: BJP to Announce Candidates After 'Holashtak' Period
The Delhi BJP is waiting for the end of Hindu calender's "inauspicious" Holashtak period to announce its list of candidates for the MCD elections next month.