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A supporter of BJP waves the party flag during celebrations after learning of initial poll results outside the party headquarters in New Delhi

Five Challenges for Modi's New Government

A landslide election victory for Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has created euphoria in India's financial markets, driving shares to life-time highs and the rupee to its strongest level against the dollar in 11 months.

May 17, 2014

Mother's Day 2014: Bollywood's Sizzling Moms Aishwarya Rai, Madhuri Dixit, Sridevi, Shilpa Shetty, Sushmita Sen and Others

As we celebrate Mother's Day on 11 May, let's take a look at some of the famous Bollywood beauties who have made the transition to motherhood in recent years.

May 11, 2014

Prasar Bharti given instruction to black out Modi and focus on Rahul: Venkaiah Naidu

Hyderabad, May 03 (ANI): After Prasar Bharati CEO Jawhar Sircar claimed that 'the shadow of government' hurts the credibility, BJP leader M Venkaiah Naidu said that Prasar Bharti is given political instruction to black out Narendra Modi and focus on Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi. He said that all channels should and needs to follow certain norms. Naidu also questioned on the 'selective censorship' and 'scissoring' of the news in the public organization. He also said that all the actions of Congress will 'boomerang' back on them. Earlier, Sircar acknowledged that certain portions of Modi's interview "were apparently edited" while indirectly pointing at IandB minister Manish Tewari for failing to give the public broadcaster the autonomy it has sought.

May 3, 2014

Lok Sabha Elections 2014: Robert Vadra Will be Sent to Jail, Reiterates Uma Bharti

BJP fire brand leader and former chief minister of Madhya Pradesh Uma Bharti has reiterated that when the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) comes to power at the Centre, she will send Robert Vadra, son-in-law of Congress chief Sonia Gandhi, to jail.

Apr 21, 2014

Indian widows 'break chains of social norms' revel in colours of Holi

Vrindavan, Mar 15 (ANI): Shunned by their families and abhorred by society, thousands of India's widows devoting their lives to the worship of God Krishna broke the taboo on Friday (March 14) and participated in Holi celebrations at an ashram in Vrindavan in Uttar Pradesh. In a jovial mood, they sprinkled flower petals and powdered colours on each other dancing to religious hymns during the celebrations. The organizers ensured that all the widows enjoyed the festivities. Holi, the festival of colours, will be celebrated in India on March 17.

Mar 15, 2014

Harsh Vardhan on Delhi Jan Lokpal

New Delhi, Feb 10 (ANI): BJP leader Harsh Vardhan on Monday said that the BJP is in favour of stringent norms to control corruption but it has to be passed in a constitutional way. He further added that the Delhi Jan Lokpal should be brought in public so that all can have a look on the laws and rules mentioned in it.

Feb 10, 2014

Solicitor general says Delhi Jan Lokpal unconstitutional, politicos react

New Delhi, Feb 07 (ANI): After Solicitor General Mohan Parasaran claimed Delhi Jan Lokpal bill to be unconstitutional, politicos reacted on different fronts. On one hand, JD (U) leader Ali Anwar said that the solicitor general belongs to central government and that he is speaking words of ruling Congress government. On the other hand, Samajwadi Party leader Naresh Agarwal said that Arvind Kejriwal is aware that his government is short-termed and therefore is trying to convince people that he is fulfilling his promises. He also said that any leader should follow constitutional norms and no bill can be passed otherwise.

Feb 7, 2014

What not to do while dating revealed

New Delhi, Feb 06 (ANI): Finding love and keeping it are a difficult task. Here are some norms for dating in the present age to avoid disappointing your potential partner. An annual academic survey developed by biological anthropologist and Rutgers University professor Helen Fisher has found that 36 percent of singles in their 20s judge a date by their electronic device, but they find it rude if their date is busy checking their phone on their first outing together. According to the survey sponsored by Match.com, 59 percent of men are turned off when someone texts more than once before a reply, followed by texting during work hours and using text slang.

Feb 6, 2014

Telangana bill: Constitutional violations by Congress, bill not in shape: TDP

Hyderabad, Jan 31 (ANI): Upset over Telangana bill, Telugu Desam Party President Chandrababu Naidu said that that the Congress violated a lot of Constitutional norms in the process and that the bill is not in shape. Naidu said that he was not allowed to present his views on the bill and that Congress is acting in a scripted manner. He also said that he will approach the President regarding the bill.

Jan 31, 2014

Capt Gopinath on DGCA guidelines about giving MPs VIP treatment

Bangalore, Jan 30 (ANI): Aviation regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation has asked all airlines and airports to treat MPs as VIPs and adhere to the guidelines on protocol norms. DGCA has asked private airlines to offer special privileges to MPs including advance notice of flight delays, escorts, priority check-in, security, immigration clearances, lounge access and complimentary refreshments. Reacting over this Captain Gopinath, the founder of Air Deccan and AAP member said that it is an ill advised circular and DGCA should withdraw this.

Jan 30, 2014

Birbhum gangrape Victim nearly stable, says WBs women and child welfare minister

Birbhum, Jan 25 (ANI): Women and Child Welfare Minister of West Bengal, Shashi Panja, on Saturday said that the victim who was forced to be gang raped as punishment for breaking social norms, is nearly stable and recovering well. The woman was punished by the village court for having a relationship with a man from a different community, according to police. She is now recovering in the hospital and had told police she was assaulted on the night of January 20 in Birbhum district in West Bengal.

Jan 25, 2014

Court rejects Delhi schools' plea against nursery admission norms

New Delhi, Jan 20 (ANI): The Delhi high court on Monday dismissed private school’s plea seeking a stay on nursery admission guidelines that included scrapping of 20 per cent management quota. Speaking on Delhi High Court verdict on Nursery Admissions, Petitioner Ashok Agarwal said that the HC will release a new schedule tomorrow.

Jan 20, 2014

People protest against Delhi Law minister Somnath Bharti demand police to act according to constitut

New Delhi, Jan 19 (ANI): People on Sunday (January 19) protested against the Delhi Law minister, Somnath Bharti in relation to the alleged molestation of Ugandan woman by a group of supporters of the Minister during a midnight raid in New Delhi. Secretary of All India Progressive Women Association, Kavita Krishnan demanded the police to act according to the constitutional norms rather than acting at the behest of any minister. African national, Sheillah Catherine says that she does not defend the fact that some Africans were involved in illegal activities but said that it was unfair to generalize the notion for every African national.

Jan 19, 2014

Delhi HC rejects stay on LG order on nursery admissions norms

New Delhi, Jan 10 (ANI): In a setback to private schools in Delhi, the High Court on Friday rejected a plea seeking stay on fresh nursery admission guidelines issued by the Lieutenant Governor Najeeb Jung. The petition was filed by Delhi School Association after Jung made some changes in nursery admission process and decided to put an end to the management quota following protests by parents. The petitioners argued that the order compromised the autonomy of private unaided schools in Delhi. The petitioners had questioned the power by which Jung issued guidelines for nursery admissions in Delhi.

Jan 10, 2014

Security forces give music platform to the youth of Kashmir

Srinagar, Dec 26 (ANI): Breaking away from the conventional norms of society, Kashmir’s youth participated in a two day rock band competition “Battle of the Bands” held at an indoor stadium of Srinagar in Jammu and Kashmir recently. Organizer of the competition Kishore Prasad said that the genre of rock is very popular in Kashmir and therefore, a platform is needed to showcase it. An excited participant Qamar Ahmad wished for more popularity of rock genre. The participants pressed upon more of such competitions so that they get maximum exposure.

Dec 26, 2013

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