Arkadev Ghoshal

Articles by Arkadev Ghoshal

A journalist for more than a decade, he has worked in various corners of India. He now teaches Reporting and Editing at St Joseph's College (Autonomous) in Bengaluru.

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Independence Day 2016: Lesser-known facts about the day India received freedom from the British

Did you know that North Korea, South Korea and Congo celebrate their Independence Day on Aug. 15? Here are more such interesting facts.

Aug 13, 2016

Syria: Losing Manbij city to US-backed rebels, Isis takes 2,000 hostage to use as human shields

The 2,000-odd people were from the Manbij city where more than 1,700 people have been killed in fighting since May 31.

Aug 13, 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi chairs the all-party meeting on Kashmir in New Delhi on Aug. 12, 2016.

PM Modi says at all-party meeting that PoK is part of Jammu and Kashmir

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was speaking at an all-party meeting convened to discuss the Kashmir issue.

Aug 12, 2016

Union Sports Minister Vijay Goel with Indian cricketer Gautam Gambhir, athlete Anju Bobby George, weightlifter Karnam Malleswari at the inauguration of an exhibition ahead of Rio 2016 Olympics at Central Park in New Delhi on Aug. 5, 2016.

Rio Olympics 2016: Here's why Indian politicians are in the eye of the storm at the global sporting event

While Sports Minister Vijay Goel's selfies with participants is kicking up a row, the mere presence of Abhay Chautala has caused another controversy.

Aug 12, 2016

Shah Rukh Khan has a history of run-ins with US airport authorities

Shah Rukh Khan has been detained a couple of times earlier by U.S. airport authorities, only to be released soon.

Aug 12, 2016

Shah Rukh Khan detained at Los Angeles Airport, released later with apologies

The actor later said he fully understands and respects "security with the way the world is."

Aug 12, 2016

Antrix-Devas scam: CBI files chargesheet against ISRO ex-chief Madhavan Nair

A few other people were also named in the scam, which is estimated to have cost the exchequer Rs. 578 crore.

Aug 12, 2016

China: Blast in chemical plant kills 21

The blast is said to have occurred in Dangyang, which is located in the Hubei Province of central China.

Aug 11, 2016

Independence Day 2016: Where to give PM Modi suggestions for his speech from Red Fort

In a rerun from last year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has asked people for topics to include in his Independence Day speech.

Aug 11, 2016

Security officials gather at the site of a bomb explosion in Quetta, Pakistan, August 11, 2016.

Balochistan celebrates Independence Day despite blast at hospital

The restive state had declared independence on Aug. 11, 1947, but was occupied by Pakistan in 1948.

Aug 11, 2016

Asian Human Rights Commission details police brutalities in Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan

A police station has been established in the area for law and order, but its policemen have instead been observed to be extorting people.

Aug 11, 2016

US Presidential Election 2016: Donald Trump claims Obama founded Isis

During a campaign rally in Florida, he also claimed Hillary had co-founded Isis.

Aug 11, 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi attends the dedication Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant Unit-1 to the nation with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalitha, through video conferencing, in New Delhi on Aug. 10, 2016.

PM Modi and Putin dedicate Kudankulam to nation; global firms show interest in India's nuclear power plants

Companies from the United States, France and Russia have expressed interest in investing in India's nuclear plants.

Aug 10, 2016

Security forces open fire on protesters in Baramullah, one youth killed

India nails Pak's lies on terrorism with confession video of Bahadur Ali [VIDEO]

The National Investigation Agency on Wednesday gave out more details of how Pakistan was aiding cross-border terrorism in India.

Aug 10, 2016

Iraq: 11 premature babies die in fire at Baghdad maternity hospital

The fire took place in a maternity ward in the hospital, and its reason has not been determined yet

Aug 10, 2016

All app-based cab services in Delhi to ply by metre and on fare fixed by government

The Delhi High Court had directed the Arvind Kejriwal-led AAP government to formulate this policy.

Aug 10, 2016

Congress gangs up on PM Modi over speeches outside Parliament, unmindful of Manmohan Singh's silence

The Congress' narrative on Modi's speeches strike a jarring note, given that Manmohan Singh rarely spoke on burning issues when he was PM.

Aug 10, 2016

Torrentz.eu back online in the form of a clone

The torrent aggregator had been shut down recently as part of a series of such actions against torrent websites

Aug 9, 2016

India issues strong demarche to Pakistan on cross-border terrorism, mentions LeT and Bahadur Ali

The letter India handed over to Pakistan includes mention of Lashkar-e-Taiba camp, operations room, as mentioned by captured terrorist Bahadur Ali.

Aug 9, 2016

India loves Kashmir, a few misled taking up stones against country: PM Modi

He inaugurated the 70 years of Independence celebrations at Bhabhra in Madhya Pradesh, the birthplace of martyr Chandrashekhar Azad.

Aug 9, 2016

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Articles by Arkadev Ghoshal

Independence Day 2016: Lesser-known facts about the day India received freedom from the British

Syria: Losing Manbij city to US-backed rebels, Isis takes 2,000 hostage to use as human shields

PM Modi says at all-party meeting that PoK is part of Jammu and Kashmir

Rio Olympics 2016: Here's why Indian politicians are in the eye of the storm at the global sporting event

Shah Rukh Khan has a history of run-ins with US airport authorities

Shah Rukh Khan detained at Los Angeles Airport, released later with apologies

Antrix-Devas scam: CBI files chargesheet against ISRO ex-chief Madhavan Nair

China: Blast in chemical plant kills 21

Independence Day 2016: Where to give PM Modi suggestions for his speech from Red Fort

Balochistan celebrates Independence Day despite blast at hospital

Asian Human Rights Commission details police brutalities in Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan

US Presidential Election 2016: Donald Trump claims Obama founded Isis

PM Modi and Putin dedicate Kudankulam to nation; global firms show interest in India's nuclear power plants

India nails Pak's lies on terrorism with confession video of Bahadur Ali [VIDEO]

Iraq: 11 premature babies die in fire at Baghdad maternity hospital

All app-based cab services in Delhi to ply by metre and on fare fixed by government

Congress gangs up on PM Modi over speeches outside Parliament, unmindful of Manmohan Singh's silence

Torrentz.eu back online in the form of a clone

India issues strong demarche to Pakistan on cross-border terrorism, mentions LeT and Bahadur Ali

India loves Kashmir, a few misled taking up stones against country: PM Modi

Ranveer Singh touches Sanjay Leela Bhansali's feet; Sara Ali Khan, Aditi Rao Hydari radiate in ethnic outfits at reception

Omar lambasts "arrogant" Congress after BJP's historic victory; Mehbooba reacts [details]

BJP leads in 53 seats, crosses majority mark in Chhattisgarh

Ranbir Kapoor's fans burst crackers inside theatres during Animal screening; fans say 'low budget Salman Khan' fans'