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Environmental Problems Can Stop Human Progress: UN Report

Calling for an urgent action to slow down global warming, a United Nations report warned that environmental deterioration could halt, and even reverse the recent progress in human development.

Nov 3, 2011

Where is Sharmila's 11-Year Fight Against AFSPA Heading to?

Irom Chanu Sharmila, a human rights activist from Manipur, Wednesday completed 11 years of her fast-unto-death against the controversial Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) of 1985. The 39-year-old activist launched the fast on Nov. 2, 2000, demanding the immediate withdrawal of the AFSPA. Will the govt ever heed to her demands, or will she lose her life fighting for the withdrawal of the AFSPA?

Nov 3, 2011

Obama is World's Most Powerful; Sonia Gandhi at No. 11

United States President Barack Obama ousted Chinese President Hu Jintao from the No. 1 spot to top the Forbes' list of the world's most powerful people in 2011. Sonia Gandhi is in the 11th position.

Nov 3, 2011

Kanimozhi Denied Bail; Goes Back to Jail

Upsetting DMK party members and its chief M Karunanidhi, a Delhi court today dismissed bail plea of former DMK MP Kanimozhi and seven others, who are accused in the 2G telecom scam.

Nov 3, 2011

Indian Airlines Pilots Asked to Return Home

The dream of the Indian Airlines pilots to fly the new Boeing 787 Dreamliner will not come true, as they have been asked to return home.

Nov 2, 2011

Chidambaram in Manipur to Defuse Crisis

After three months of economic blockade imposed by a tribal organization in Manipur, Union Home Minister P Chidambaram is visiting Manipur Wednesday to defuse crisis in the state.

Nov 2, 2011

Team Anna Received 2.94 cr in Donations; To Return 40 Lakh

Team Anna received a whopping Rs. 2.94 crore through donations from various sources to support anti-corruption movement, which was spearheaded by Anna Hazare.

Nov 1, 2011

Air India Pilots Threaten to Quit

Over 100 pilots have threatened to quit the airlines, alleging that the airlines management is adopting discriminatory decision against them.

Nov 1, 2011

2G Scam: CBI to Oppose Bail for 5 Corporate Executives

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) will oppose the bail plea of five corporate executives in the Supreme Court, to be heard on Monday.

Oct 30, 2011

Bomb Found on L.K. Advani's Route

A pipe bomb was found on the route of senior Bharatiya Janata Party, BJP leader L.K. Advani's second leg of the Jan Chetna Yatra.

Oct 28, 2011

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Forbes India Rich List: Mukesh Ambani is Richest Indian

According to Forbes, India's richest people are getting poorer due to fall in stock prices, corruption scandals and global economic slowdown. Mukesh Ambani, head of Reliance Industries, is the richest Indian according to Forbes India Rich List.

Oct 27, 2011

Rajat Gupta Surrenders before FBI, Arrested

Rajat Gupta, former Goldman Sachs director and ex-global head of McKinsey & Co, surrendered before the federal authorities Wednesday in connection to a hedge fund scam. He has been arrested and is in FBI custody.

Oct 26, 2011

J&K: 5 terrorist attacks in 2 days

Just on the heels of the statement made by Omar Abdullah that the Armed Forces Special Powers Act and Disturbed Areas Act would be revoked in some parts of the state, five terrorist attacks have taken place.

Oct 26, 2011

India Expresses Concern over Travel Advisories by US, Other Countries

India is concerned about the travel advisories some countries have issued to their citizens. The US, UK, New Zealand, Canada and Australia have asked their citizens to be cautious while travelling to India, citing threats of terrorist attacks. This has prompted the country to raise its voice against the advisory.

Oct 26, 2011

Diwali Disturbs Man's Best Friend

Horrifying time for pets, especially man's best friend, has arrived. You may hear dogs bark every night but not during Diwali season. With people bursting firecrackers everywhere - on the streets, by-lanes and terraces, stray animals bear the worst brunt of Diwali celebrations.

Oct 25, 2011