Srikanth Krishna

Articles by Srikanth Krishna

Srikanth is the new kid on the block, working as a sub-editor with International Business Times. He writes about everything that interests you! In his free time, he listens to Radiohead, supports Manchester City, and enjoys stand-up by Russell Brand.

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How safe is UberPool? Woman claims physical assault by fellow female passenger in Mumbai

In a series of tweets, the female passenger showed pictures of her injuries and described her harrowing experience. She also stated that she was racially abused during her Uber Pool ride.

Jun 25, 2018

Sushma Swaraj calls out heinous trolls; Congress jumps to support

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj, who is known to hit back at her trolls on social media, decided to up the ante this time by liking the trolls' comments.

Jun 25, 2018

Who is R Praggnanandhaa? 12-year-old chess prodigy from Chennai becomes world's second-youngest Grandmaster

R Praggnanandhaa, who is affectionately called as Praggu, achieved the remarkable feat after he defeated 18-year-old Italian grandmaster Moroni Luca Jr in 4th Gredine Open in Italy on June 23.

Jun 25, 2018

Under Modi government, nation is reeling under 'financial anarchy': Shiv Sena

The Bharatiya Janata Party's carping ally also wanted to know what actions had the central government taken against those who 'looted' banks.

Jun 24, 2018

Sarah Sanders asked to leave Virginia restaurant as she works for Trump

According to restaurant owner Stephanie Wilkinson, the White House press secretary was asked to leave the premises as she had supported US president Donal Trump's policy to bar transgenders from the armed forces.

Jun 24, 2018

BJP minister marries off two frogs to please rain gods in drought-hit Madhya Pradesh

Bharatiya Janata Party leader Lalita Yadav, who is currently the Minister of State for Women and Child Development, conducted the elaborate ritual at a temple in Chhattarpur on Friday, June 22.

Jun 24, 2018

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BJP ups the ante for 2019 general elections, set to appoint heads for 543 Lok Sabha seats

An 11-member panel will be set up to look into 13 specific assignments related to the state to ensure that the BJP remains one step ahead of its rival parties.

Jun 24, 2018

Saifuddin Soz's comment on Kashmir's independence draws flak from BJP, Congress says not party's viewpoint

Congress leader Saifuddin Soz echoing former Pakistani dictator Pervez Musharraf's statement on Kashmiris preferring independence than merging with Pakistan has not gone down well with the Bharatiya Janata Party.

Jun 22, 2018

Meet the girl from Tamil Nadu who led Neymar's Brazil onto the field as a ball carrier

Nathania was the only girl selected from 50 contenders who were shortlisted from a pool of 1,600 participants by Indian footballer Sunil Chhetri, as part of the Official Match Ball Carrier (OMBC) programme.

Jun 22, 2018

Planning a trip to UAE? You can now get free 48-hour transit visa to Dubai and Abu Dhabi

Although the implementation date has not been decided yet, the move by the UAE government was reportedly to lure Indian tourists and also boost tourism revenue.

Jun 22, 2018

BJP leader Saroj Pandey calls Rahul Gandhi 'mentally unstable' after his Coca-Cola founder remark

Apart from the Coca-Cola comment, Congress President Rahul Gandhi had also claimed that global fastfood chain McDonald's used to run a 'dhaba.'

Jun 22, 2018

Kamal Haasan meets Rahul Gandhi in Delhi, says alliance not discussed

Rahul Gandhi and Kamal Haasan discussed a wide range of topics including the political scenario in Tamil Nadu. Haasan also called the interaction as a 'courtesy meet'.

Jun 20, 2018

Woman from Punjab refuses to leave Ujjain till she meets barrel-chested IPS officer Sachin Atulkar

The 27-year-old woman from Punjab reached Madhya Pradesh three days ago to meet 34-year-old SP of Ujjain. Atulkar, an IPS officer is a fitness enthusiast and unmarried.

Jun 20, 2018

Radhika Vemula dismisses 'cheque bounce' report but BJP's Piyush Goyal uses it to slam Congress-Muslim League

Union Minister Piyush Goyal alleged that the opposition parties exploited Rohith Vemula's mother Radhika Vemula's grief for some "very low level of politics".

Jun 20, 2018

Did Airtel offer advisor from religion of choice to customer? Telco issues clarification [Full text]

A customer, displeased with the service of an Airtel employee named Shoaib, had asked for another executive of Hindu religion. The company's apparent compliance with the bias sparked a debate on social media.

Jun 20, 2018

External affairs minister Sushma Swaraj in Paris, discusses strategic partnership between India and France

External affairs minister Sushma Swaraj had met several top French leaders and discussed issues of mutual interest to form a strategic perspective between India and France.

Jun 19, 2018

Cauvery water row: Karnataka CM Kumaraswamy not afraid of contempt of apex court

The comment comes a day after Kumaraswamy met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh and Union Water Resources Minister Nitin Gadkari to discuss the Cauvery water issue.

Jun 19, 2018

BJP ends alliance with PDP in Jammu and Kashmir

BJP-PDP coalition ends Live: Muscular policy won't work in Kashmir, says Mehbooba Mufti

The decision came apparently in the aftermath of the widening of the fissures following the escalation of militancy in during the Ramadan ceasefire. The momentous decision came after BJP president Amit Shah held talks with party MLAs in Delhi.

Jun 19, 2018

Muslim girl hugs young boys on Eid in UP; video goes viral

The teenage girl, who was seen without a veil, was hosting Eid Milan with elan and as a celebratory gesture, decided to give hugs to young boys.

Jun 19, 2018

Birth pangs in Congress-JD(S) alliance as parties differ on presenting new budget

The Congress party stated that they do not need a fresh budget and insisted on just having a supplementary budget while the JD(S) claimed that a new budget was an absolute must to demonstrate the path of the new government in the state.

Jun 17, 2018

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Articles by Srikanth Krishna

How safe is UberPool? Woman claims physical assault by fellow female passenger in Mumbai

Sushma Swaraj calls out heinous trolls; Congress jumps to support

Who is R Praggnanandhaa? 12-year-old chess prodigy from Chennai becomes world's second-youngest Grandmaster

Under Modi government, nation is reeling under 'financial anarchy': Shiv Sena

Sarah Sanders asked to leave Virginia restaurant as she works for Trump

BJP minister marries off two frogs to please rain gods in drought-hit Madhya Pradesh

BJP ups the ante for 2019 general elections, set to appoint heads for 543 Lok Sabha seats

Saifuddin Soz's comment on Kashmir's independence draws flak from BJP, Congress says not party's viewpoint

Meet the girl from Tamil Nadu who led Neymar's Brazil onto the field as a ball carrier

Planning a trip to UAE? You can now get free 48-hour transit visa to Dubai and Abu Dhabi

BJP leader Saroj Pandey calls Rahul Gandhi 'mentally unstable' after his Coca-Cola founder remark

Kamal Haasan meets Rahul Gandhi in Delhi, says alliance not discussed

Woman from Punjab refuses to leave Ujjain till she meets barrel-chested IPS officer Sachin Atulkar

Radhika Vemula dismisses 'cheque bounce' report but BJP's Piyush Goyal uses it to slam Congress-Muslim League

Did Airtel offer advisor from religion of choice to customer? Telco issues clarification [Full text]

External affairs minister Sushma Swaraj in Paris, discusses strategic partnership between India and France

Cauvery water row: Karnataka CM Kumaraswamy not afraid of contempt of apex court

BJP-PDP coalition ends Live: Muscular policy won't work in Kashmir, says Mehbooba Mufti

Muslim girl hugs young boys on Eid in UP; video goes viral

Birth pangs in Congress-JD(S) alliance as parties differ on presenting new budget

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'