Mugdha Variyar

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Air Algerie Crash Toll Revised to 118 [Photos]

The French government on Friday said that 118 people had died in the Air Algerie crash in Mali in Western Africa, a little more than the figure of 116 who were initially presumed to be on board the flight.

Jul 26, 2014

Activists claims that 6,300 new recruits have joined Islamic State since US Airstrikes began

Did ISIS Blow up Tomb of Jonah in Iraq? [VIDEO]

A YouTube video that shows a shrine being blown up and reduced to rubble is being cited by news reports as ISIS's demolition of the Tomb of Jonah in the city of Mosul in Iraq.

Jul 26, 2014

How Brazil's World Cup Loss was Thrown in its Face by Israel

Israel on Friday called Brazil a "diplomatic dwarf" and went on to rebuke the nation over its 1-7 loss to Germany in the FIFA World Cup.

Jul 26, 2014

Quotes that Put Israel-Hamas Blood Bath in Perspective

As the two sides are expected to follow a "humanitarian" truce for the next 12 hours, here's a look at what leaders, humanitarians, civilians have said

Jul 26, 2014

Farmers Can Help Slow Down Global Warming: Study (Reuters)

India Stands up for Poor Nations on WTO Deal, Faces Heat from Richer Ones

With India unwilling to relent on its demand that food security be considered in the World Trade Organisation's trade facilitation agreement (TFA), it is facing the heat from other nations, particularly from the United States.

Jul 26, 2014

A Palestinian family gathers inside their damaged home, which police said was targeted in an Israeli air strike, in Gaza City.

Israel's Attack on Gaza Self-Defence or War Crime?

The UN Human Rights Council has received support from 29 countries to begin a probe into human rights violations.

Jul 25, 2014

India Fumes as Pakistan Adjourns 26/11 Trial Again, Summons Pak Diplomat

This is the seventh adjournment of the trial, which has now been pushed to 3 September and India has lodged a strong diplomatic protest.

Jul 25, 2014

Has ISIS Ordered Women in Iraq to Undergo Genital Mutilation?

Several reports are doing the rounds suggesting that around 4 million women living in Iraq under the rule of the militant outfit Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) will have to undergo genital mutilation

Jul 25, 2014

Maharashtra Polls: 50:50 Seat-sharing Leading to Cracks in Cong-NCP, BJP-Shiv Sena Alliances?

Seat-sharing in the polls on a 50:50 basis is the biggest issue of contention between long-standing alliances of the Indian National Congress and the Nationalist Congress Party and between the Bharatiya Janata Party and Shiv Sena.

Jul 25, 2014

Twitterati Defend 'India's Daughter' Sania Mirza

Indian tennis star Sania Mirza was targeted over her marriage to Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Mailk in a controversial remark by Telangana BJP leader K Laxman, who referred to her as the "daughter-in-law of Pakistan".

Jul 24, 2014

Force Feed Incident: Shiv Sena Defends Act Saying MP Unaware of Caterer's Religion

Shiv Sena has defended its MP's action saying he was unaware of the caterer's religion and accused other parties of communalising the issue.

Jul 24, 2014

World Bank Offers $18 billion Dollar Loan to India for 3 years, Modi Pushes for Ganga Cleaning

This decision is in line with improving India's economic growth to 9 percent, the World Bank President said.

Jul 24, 2014

Union Minister Shashi Tharoor and Wife Sunanda Pushkar (Reuters)

Tharoor Wanted to Divorce Sunanda, Marry Tarar: Nalini Singh

Journalist Nalini Singh has now revealed in her statement to a sub-divisional magistrate that she was told by Pushkar that Tharoor was keen on marrying Tarar.

Jul 24, 2014

The self-proclaimed 'Caliph' of ISIS has now called on Muslims around the world to conquer Rome and own the world.

39 Indian Workers Taken to Syria by ISIS? Fate Still Uncertain

Even as 39 Indian construction workers continue to be held captive by the militant outifit Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), there is confusion as to where they are currently being kept.

Jul 24, 2014

India Votes for UN Probe into Israeli Attacks; How Modi Govt Flip-Flopped on Gaza Issue

If India had remained consistent with its neutral stand announced in the Parliament on Tuesday, it could have abstained from voting on the issue.

Jul 24, 2014

Will Judge Appointment Scam Put an End to the Collegium System?

The NDA government is pushing for the Judicial Appointments Commission Bill to scrap the collegium system

Jul 23, 2014

Shiv Sena MPs Force Muslim Staffer to Break Ramzan fast; BJP Must Act Tough With Ally

It is pertinent that the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party act tough with its Maharashtra ally on the issue, firstly because of the gross violation of constitutional rights and second to assure the country's Muslim population that it is not at threat from saffron forces.

Jul 23, 2014

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Articles by Mugdha Variyar

Air Algerie Crash Toll Revised to 118 [Photos]

Did ISIS Blow up Tomb of Jonah in Iraq? [VIDEO]

How Brazil's World Cup Loss was Thrown in its Face by Israel

Quotes that Put Israel-Hamas Blood Bath in Perspective

India Stands up for Poor Nations on WTO Deal, Faces Heat from Richer Ones

Israel's Attack on Gaza Self-Defence or War Crime?

India Fumes as Pakistan Adjourns 26/11 Trial Again, Summons Pak Diplomat

Has ISIS Ordered Women in Iraq to Undergo Genital Mutilation?

Maharashtra Polls: 50:50 Seat-sharing Leading to Cracks in Cong-NCP, BJP-Shiv Sena Alliances?

Twitterati Defend 'India's Daughter' Sania Mirza

Force Feed Incident: Shiv Sena Defends Act Saying MP Unaware of Caterer's Religion

World Bank Offers $18 billion Dollar Loan to India for 3 years, Modi Pushes for Ganga Cleaning

Tharoor Wanted to Divorce Sunanda, Marry Tarar: Nalini Singh

39 Indian Workers Taken to Syria by ISIS? Fate Still Uncertain

India Votes for UN Probe into Israeli Attacks; How Modi Govt Flip-Flopped on Gaza Issue

Will Judge Appointment Scam Put an End to the Collegium System?

Shiv Sena MPs Force Muslim Staffer to Break Ramzan fast; BJP Must Act Tough With Ally

Why India is Set to Reject WTO Trade Agreement

As Judge Scam Unfolds, Manmohan Singh's Past Catches Up with Him

As Congress' Internal Rebellion Grows, a Look at the Flak Rahul Gandhi Faced

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'