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Land Bill row: Government may move amendment on 'private entity'
Facing fire from the opposition over amendments to the Land Bill, Government is learnt to have restricted the definition of a private body which acquires land for its projets.
Indian woman stabbed to death in Australia
Prabha Arun Kumar was on the phone to a member of her family when the "horrific" attack happened on Saturday in Westmead, a suburb in Sydney.
English medium schools make education ludicrous: Azam Khan
"They have been exploiting and looting the poor guardians of students. Then they dump the money in gunny bags and take them home," Khan said.
All services will not attract Swachh Bharat cess: officials
In his Budget speech, Jaitley had proposed an enabling provision to levy the cess at a rate of 2% or less on all or certain services if need arises.
It's 'early' to have children, says Kevin Spacey
Actor Kevin Spacey, 55, is keen to have children, but believes he is still at an "early" stage of his life.
United Kingdom team meets Uma Bharati over Clean Ganga Mission
The British experts gave a power point presentation for Clean Ganga Mission on measures taken to clean River Thames in the UK.
Malaysia beat Kazakhstan in Hockey World League
Malaysia completed an outstanding 8-0 win against Kazakhstan in the inaugural match at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium.
J&K CM Mufti Sayeed orders release of senior Hurriyat leader Masrath Alam from jail
The orders for the release of Alam, chief of the Jammu Kashmir Muslim League, has been issued by the Home Department and he is technically free, said a top police official in Baramulla.
Sudhir Mishra: I'm dedicating 'Aur Devdas' to both Saratchandra and Shakespeare
Sudhir Mishra says he has decided to dedicate the film to Bengali novelist Saratchandra Chatterjee and English playwright William Shakespeare.
If given a chance would love to play Indira Gandhi in a biopic: Mallika Sherawat
After starring in 'Dirty Politics', actress Mallika Sherawat says she would love to feature in a biopic.
Ohio man accused of plotting Capitol attack says would have shot Barack Obama
"What would I have done? I would have took my gun, I would have put it to Obama's head and I would have pulled the trigger," Cornell said.
Judicial activism cannot enroach on democracy's other limbs: Chennai High Court
It (judicial activism) is itself counter-productive to the doctrine of separation of powers among the executive, legislature and the judiciary.
India not taking action against notorious markets: US
Numerous markets in India have appeared in past Lists, with no identified meaningful, effective response by the Indian government," the US Trade Representative (USTR) said in its 'Out-of-Cycle Review of Notorious Markets.
Citizenship and Cultural Richness: A joint initiative by St Stephen's College and Network 18 towards educational inclusivity
Citizen is the building block of a society and democratic polity. The best investment we can make into creating a healthy and wholesome society is enriching citizens and refining public taste.
Giving up Flight 370 search would be bitter pill for many
Officials are quick to offer reassurances that they remain committed to finding the plane.
Second day of spectrum auction ends; bids grow to Rs 65,000 crore
The auction will continue on Friday, despite it being a holiday on account of Holi festival.