Asmita Sarkar

Articles by Asmita Sarkar

Asmita Sarkar covers news and current affairs from India and world for IBTimes India. She is interested in politics, women's rights, fiction, photography, and travel. She has worked for citizen journalism portal Youth Ki Awaaz and has interned with the Times of India, Al Jazeera, Roli Books, Platform Magazine, and Campus Diaries before venturing into digital journalism. She was a Nokia Create to Inspire fellow. She has a Masters in Literature from the Hindu College, Delhi University and a PG Diploma in journalism from Indian Institute of Mass Communication.

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UP elections 2017: Akhilesh, Shivpal spar over choosing candidates for Assembly polls

Shivpal Yadav has announced candidates with criminal records for the Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections 2017.

Dec 26, 2016

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On Atal Bihari Vajpayee's 92nd birthday, Aligarh mayor refers to the ex-PM as deceased, later apologises

Shakuntala Bharti made the remarks while addressing the students of a school on the eve of Vajpayee's 92nd birthday.

Dec 26, 2016

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Chhatrapati Shivaji memorial: BJP going out of the way to appease Marathas

The stone-laying ceremony will be a grand event on Saturday. The memorial project will cost Rs. 3,600 crore.

Dec 23, 2016

Railways

Google, Railtel connect 100 railway stations to high speed internet; Ooty is the latest

The two companies have to roll out free WiFi in 300 more railway stations in India.

Dec 23, 2016

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Bihar school board results: Only 27.59% Class 10 students, 40.43% class 12 students pass compartmental exam

The state board had taken stringent measures to ensure no cheating takes place.

Dec 23, 2016

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Manipur blockade: 'Economic blockade to be stopped at any cost, more paramilitary will be provided,' Kiren Rijiju

"I am going to Manipur along with my senior officers to take stock of situation caused due to the economic blockade," Kiren Rijiju, MoS, said.

Dec 23, 2016

aleppo

Syrian Civil War: Assad government regains full control of Aleppo

At least 34,000 people were evacuated from the city in the past week, the UN said.

Dec 23, 2016

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Cancer treatment: Sun Pharma to acquire Novartis' cancer drug Odomzo for $175 million

Odomzo, approved by the US FDA in July 2015, has marketing approval in over 30 countries.

Dec 22, 2016

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Delhi Governor Najeeb Jung resigns; wants to return to academics

Najeeb Jung thanked PM Modi, Delhi CM Kejriwal and the people of Delhi.

Dec 22, 2016

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Rahul Gandhi responds to PM Modi: 'Ridicule me, but reply to my questions'

Rahul Gandhi questioned why the PM go only after cash when labourers or farmers in India do not use debit cards to make purchases.

Dec 22, 2016

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Goa Assembly election 2017: Yet another Congress MLA defects to ruling BJP

Last week, Congress MLA from Dabolim constituency Mauvin Godinho had also quit the party to join BJP.

Dec 22, 2016

Ukhrul bound vehicles set afire by Meitei protesters

Manipur unrest: Student writes open letter to PM Modi to solve the economic crisis

The economic blockade by Nagas in Manipur has lasted more than 51 days.

Dec 22, 2016

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Berlin attack: Tunisian suspect was probed for earlier terror plot

Read more about who Berlin attack suspect, Anis Amri, is.

Dec 22, 2016

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PM Modi takes a dig at Rahul Gandhi during Varanasi visit

Kashi is of spiritual importance and has tremendous tourism potential, Modi said in his Lok Sabha constituency Varanasi.

Dec 22, 2016

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CBSE UGC NET 2017 admit cards to be available from December 28

Candidates, who clear the exam, will be eligible for posts of assistant professor and junior research fellowship.

Dec 21, 2016

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BAFTA Awards: British Academy amends rules, aims to increase diversity in films

More representation from ethnic minorities, LGBT, women, disabled, people from lower socioeconomic groups is being encouraged.

Dec 21, 2016

Lena Dunham Reveals Why She Spoke Out About Her Rape a Decade Later

Lena Dunham abortion joke bombs forcing the Girls star to apologise

She had said that she has never gotten an abortion done, she wish she had.

Dec 21, 2016

igi airport

Airlines to pay Rs. 50,000 fine for emptying toilets mid-air

The NGT also directed the DGCA to set up a helpline for such complaints.

Dec 21, 2016

students

CBSE Class X board exams set to become compulsory from March 2018

A third Indian language could also become compulsory until the end of high school.

Dec 21, 2016

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Morning Brief: Explosion at fireworks market in Mexico, Jaish-e-Mohammed planned Pathankot attack in 2014 and more

Also read about vaccination for Chikungunya, veteran actor Dharmendra suffering from health issues and Cyrus Mistry going to court against Tata Sons.

Dec 21, 2016

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