Nivedita Giri

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This Houston suburb picked its new mayor's name out of a hat, literally [see why]

Sean Skipworth became mayor after a ping pong ball with his name was pulled out of a hat during a ceremony that lasted about 10 minutes on Thursday.

Jan 10, 2021

Bharat Biotech suspects poisoning in Covaxin volunteer's death [details]

According to health experts, a person starts showing the side effects within 30 minutes after getting the Covid vaccine but its effect remains visible for the next 24 to 48 hours.

Jan 10, 2021

Balochistan massacre: Massive protests in Gilgit-Baltistan against PAK army, protestors demand justice

People in Skardo city of Gilgit-Baltistan in Pakistan occupied-Kashmir (PoK) on Saturday organised a massive rally against the Pakistani army who are primarily held responsible for the killing of 11 coal miners, belonging to the Shiite Hazara community,

Jan 9, 2021

All-women crew on first non-stop Air India San Francisco to Bengaluru non-stop flight [details]

Air India is starting its first non-stop service between San Francisco and Bengaluru which is longest non-stop flight by any Indian airline.

Jan 9, 2021

Rare Gangetic dolphin beaten to death in UP; 3 arrested [video goes viral]

The attackers said that the villagers had mistaken the innocent mammal for a 'deadly and poisonous fish' and decided to kill it, considering it would be dangerous to let it go.

Jan 8, 2021

Saw gymnastics in Saree? Parul Arora is the girl behind it [know more]

Redefining the notion of women wearing sarees, Arora says, 'By undertaking this front flip in a sari, I smashed all taboos surrounding a sari clad woman. Women can do wonders if they are guided well'

Jan 8, 2021

Indian community is small in US, yet this guy with Tricolor at Capitol turned many heads

The waiving for a tricolor flag, among American and MAGA flags, has certainly come as a shocker, especially to the Indians as well as Americans who just couldn't miss it and took to social media to express their anger instantly.

Jan 8, 2021

75% elders in India above 60 years suffer from chronic disease: Report

According to the health report, around 40 per cent of the aged population has some form of disability, 20 per cent suffer from mental health issues, while, 27 per cent develop multi-morbidities.

Jan 7, 2021

India-origin Canadian MP Ramandeep Brar visits protesting farmers at Kundli border; violates visa guidelines

Despite stern warnings from the Indian side, the leadership as well as other members of the Canadian government has repeatedly "interfered" into the political protests that are being carried out against the Modi government.

Jan 7, 2021

TV actor accuses casting director of rape

Philippine airhostess gang-raped, murdered on New Year's day; suspects freed for lack of evidence

Based on the evidence submitted by the police, the prosecutor said what was established is only the timeline whereas no evidence, either medically or scientifically, has been presented to prove the cause of the death.

Jan 7, 2021

Samples of dead birds found in Sukhna Lake in Haryana sent to Jalandhar lab for bird flu test

Though the presence of bird flu virus may have been confirmed in four Indian states, namely Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Kerala. But Haryana's Panchkula has reported the maximum number of poultry deaths in the past few days.

Jan 6, 2021

Hong Kong's largest crackdown unleashed under new security law, American lawyer among dozens arrested

The pro-democracy activists arrested are alleged to have organised an informal primary last July, drawing more than 600,000 voters to choose candidates for a September legislative election that was ultimately postponed by the government

Jan 6, 2021

Aussie ad of man eating bat sandwich sparks controversy; could irk China

Australia's backing of an independent global inquiry into the origins of the coronavirus has triggered China to slap unavoidable taxes on Australian imports, particularly beef and barely.

Jan 5, 2021

Can Kerala church invalidate an interfaith marriage by calling it 'Love Jihad'?

Practicing a different religion is not a hindrance for marriage. If one is getting into an interfaith relationship, there needs to be a lot of respect for one another's religious practices and norms

Jan 5, 2021

Chennai tops global list in maximum CCTV coverage per square kilometer, Hyderabad next

Chennai with 687 CCTV cameras has made to the top of the list in terms of surveillance, while Hyderabad is second in the list, with 480 cameras installed per square kilometer.

Jan 5, 2021

Chinese gaming billionaire died from suspected poisoning; investigation underway

It has been speculated that Qi was poisoned via aged pu'er tea, a fermented Chinese drink.

Jan 4, 2021

Kabul hushes up Chinese espionage cell reports, helps 10 spies fly back home safely

The 10 detainees were believed to be creating a fake East Turkestan Islamic Movement (ETIM) module in Afghanistan to entrap operatives of the small Islamic separatist group alleged to be active in Xinjiang province in western China

Jan 4, 2021

Leaked tapes reveal how Trump pressurized Georgia officials to find more votes to overturn Biden's victory

Georgia has always been a Republican stronghold. Now, Trump's loss in the Southern state, along with other swing states that have put Biden easily across the finishing line in electoral votes, is a stunning upset for the party members

Jan 4, 2021

Saurav Ganguly cardiac arrest: Fortune oil brand caught in meme storm [details]

Ganguly has been advertising for the Fortune Rice Bran Oil. His sudden complaint of heart ailment has taken everyone by surprise and many made fun of the brand for its claims

Jan 3, 2021

'It was a mistake'; BJP expels Shaheen Bagh gunman Kapil Gurjar hours after induction

Days before the Delhi Assembly elections in February, the police had said evidence from Gurjar's phone established that the shooter had joined the Aam Aadmi Party only a year ago along with his father.

Dec 30, 2020

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Articles by Nivedita Giri

This Houston suburb picked its new mayor's name out of a hat, literally [see why]

Bharat Biotech suspects poisoning in Covaxin volunteer's death [details]

Balochistan massacre: Massive protests in Gilgit-Baltistan against PAK army, protestors demand justice

All-women crew on first non-stop Air India San Francisco to Bengaluru non-stop flight [details]

Rare Gangetic dolphin beaten to death in UP; 3 arrested [video goes viral]

Saw gymnastics in Saree? Parul Arora is the girl behind it [know more]

Indian community is small in US, yet this guy with Tricolor at Capitol turned many heads

75% elders in India above 60 years suffer from chronic disease: Report

India-origin Canadian MP Ramandeep Brar visits protesting farmers at Kundli border; violates visa guidelines

Philippine airhostess gang-raped, murdered on New Year's day; suspects freed for lack of evidence

Samples of dead birds found in Sukhna Lake in Haryana sent to Jalandhar lab for bird flu test

Hong Kong's largest crackdown unleashed under new security law, American lawyer among dozens arrested

Aussie ad of man eating bat sandwich sparks controversy; could irk China

Can Kerala church invalidate an interfaith marriage by calling it 'Love Jihad'?

Chennai tops global list in maximum CCTV coverage per square kilometer, Hyderabad next

Chinese gaming billionaire died from suspected poisoning; investigation underway

Kabul hushes up Chinese espionage cell reports, helps 10 spies fly back home safely

Leaked tapes reveal how Trump pressurized Georgia officials to find more votes to overturn Biden's victory

Saurav Ganguly cardiac arrest: Fortune oil brand caught in meme storm [details]

'It was a mistake'; BJP expels Shaheen Bagh gunman Kapil Gurjar hours after induction

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'