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Why has India paid Rs 1,265 cr to families from POK? Will they get voting rights?

India has paid Rs 1,265 crore to 23,000 families displaced from POK during the 1965 and 1971 wars and have been staying in Jammu & Kashmir; as citizens of J&K they are demanding the voting right to the assembly even as they can vote to Parliament.

Oct 24, 2019

PV Sindhu isn't the only Indian badminton World Champion; Manasi Joshi also has that distinction

Manasi Joshi won the para-badminton World Championship gold in Basel just a day before Sindhu's triumph.

Aug 28, 2019

What To Know Before Choosing The Right Term Insurance Plan

A few decades ago, just about everybody relied on LIC and other state entities for term insurance needs. However, now one can choose from a range of options that are better suited for the needs of modern professionals.

Aug 14, 2019

Disability pension for military personnel taxable, unless forced out of service

War disability is 60 per cent of the last salary drawn in case of 100 per cent disability and normal disability is 30 per cent of the last salary drawn in case of 100 per cent disability.

Jun 26, 2019

Tobacco epidemic kills 8 million people every year: WHO

In India, Cardiovascular disease deaths caused by tobacco use account for 4,49,844 deaths, about 16% each year.

May 30, 2019

Kolaiyuthir Kaalam, Khamoshi and Game Over

Taapsee Pannu set to lock horns with Nayanthara

Actress Taapsee Pannu's Game Over, which is are set for release on July 14, will clash with Nayanthara's Kolaiyuthir Kaalam at the box office.

May 26, 2019

Fund squeeze will burst US Social Security bubble in 15 years without more taxes

Iconic welfare scheme will receive lesser funds than it spends from 2020 and run out of money to provide the full range of benefits by 2034, reports say.

Apr 24, 2019

Ola joins hands with BBMP and Election authorities to ferry people with disability to polling booths

As a part of this free service, Ola has assigned 270 cabs to the election commission which will be made available to ferry PWD voters to polling booths.

Apr 18, 2019

Bengaluru start-up Niramai to develop AI-based tool to detect river blindness disease early

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has funded Niramai to develop technology to detect river blindness disease early so that patients get timely medication before they develop vision disability.

Apr 10, 2019

Meghan Markle's Shocking Photo that started the online abuse; Royal Palace responds

It is being reported that the Royal Family issued a warning to trolls, demanding users show respect and courtesy when commenting on the Royal Family's social media sites.

Mar 8, 2019

Johnson & Johnson implant patients question compensation package

In November 2018, the central government had devised a formula and as per that, each affected person was to get a compensation between Rs 20 lakh and Rs 1.22 crore, depending on risk factors, disability and age.

Feb 19, 2019

Hormone-eating macrophages behind high blood pressure, finds new study

The specialised white blood cells called macrophages are key to the body's immune system and they 'eat' molecules of a powerful hormone known as endothelin, which in turn leads to hypertension, found scientists.

Jan 17, 2019

Cerebral palsy patients at high risk of depression, anxiety: Study

For the study, published in the journal JAMA Neurology, the team examined 1,700 adults aged 18 or older with cerebral palsy, and 5,115 adults who did not have the condition.

Jan 3, 2019

Teen sold kidney for iPhone, ends up in bed for life

A young Chinese teen is now bed-ridden for life due to his decision to sell one of his kidneys to own an iPhone.

Jan 2, 2019

Idam Jagath movie review roundup: This is what audience and critics say about Sumanth's film

Director Anil Srikantam's Telugu movie Idam Jagath is a crime thriller starring Sumanth and Anju Kurian and has received good reviews and ratings from the audience and film critics.

Dec 28, 2018

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