The World She Left Behind: The stifling patriarchy at Manushi Chhillar’s village
It is easy to spot 25-year-old Tina Chhillar. She is the only one without a veil amidst the sea of ghoonghat-clad women in Bamnoli, Haryana, trying to get a look at the commotion outside her house. She realises that “people from Delhi” are here to take photographs of the neighbouring house, and Tina’s instant restlessness […]
Gujarat elections: Army wanted to conduct surgical strikes after 26/11, but Manmohan Singh stayed mum, claims PM Modi
Addressing a rally at Navlakhi ground in Vadodara on Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged the people to vote for “vikas” and not “vinaash” that thrived during the Congress regime in the state in the early 1990s. “It is in your hands whether you want to continue walking the path of vikas the BJP has […]
India successfully test-fires surface-to-air Akash missile
BALASORE (Odisha): India on Tuesday successfully test-fired Akash its supersonic surface-to-air missile with indigenous radio frequency seeker from a test range in Odisha, officials said. The state-of-the-art indigenous missile targeting an UAV ‘Banshee’, was fired from the launch complex-III of the Integrated Test Range (ITR) at Chandipur near here this afternoon. Click here to read more Credit: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
Khawaja Asif hints at foreign policy shift from US towards China, Russia
Foreign Minister Khawaja Asif on Tuesday said Pakistan’s foreign policy has for long remained US-centric, however, the time had come to review the policy and shift its focus towards Russia and China. The foreign minister highlighted the possibility of a policy shift and said revisiting the Islamabad’s policy was the need of the hour. The […]
Situation in Kashmir Valley improving, says Army Chief; vows to continue operations against militants
Army chief General Bipin Rawat on Tuesday asserted that the operations against the militants in Kashmir will continue and that India will not stop raising the issue, news agency PTI reported. On the sidelines of a ceremony at Suratgarh military station, the Army chief said, “Operations in Kashmir are going on continuously and we are seeing […]
Cyclone Ockhi wreaks havoc in south India, 39 dead; political rallies cancelled in poll-bound Gujarat
Even as election heat spreads in Gujarat, major political rallies in the state were cancelled after cyclone Ockhi moved closer to the poll-bound state after triggering rains in Mumbai and wreaking havoc in Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Lakshadweep. “As of now, 10 people lost their lives in Tamil Nadu and 29 others in Kerala. Even though […]
U.S., South Korea Begin Air Combat Drills That Include Simulated Strikes On North Korea
The United States and South Korean air forces Monday began a huge combat exercise that will include simulated strikes on mock North Korean nuclear and missile targets. North Korea denounced the exercises as dangerous “when insane President Trump is running wild,” while analysts warned that they sharply increase the chances of miscalculation and accidental conflict. […]
Rahul Gandhi’s elevation as Congress chief: Sonia Gandhi, Manmohan Singh sign nomination papers; veterans ready with advice
Top Congress leaders on Sunday reached the capital for filing of nomination papers by Rahul Gandhi for the post of party president on Monday. Congress president Sonia Gandhi, former PM Manmohan Singh and senior Congress leader P Chidambaram signed the nomination papers on Sunday. Sources said almost all the state party units are expected file two sets of […]
Unprecedented scenes at Kotla as Delhi’s toxic air disrupts Test match, leaves Sri Lankans gasping
Two Sri Lankan fast bowlers left the field following breathing difficulties due to “poor air quality”, there were two stoppages of play, and the visitors didn’t have enough fit players to field in the post-lunch session — five of them entered the field wearing anti-pollution masks. Day Two of the third Test between India and […]
Iran’s Chabahar port opens, allows India to bypass Pakistan on trade route to Afghanistan
In a major step forward, the first phase of Iran’s Chabahar port, which holds significant strategic and economic importance for India, was launched on Sunday. The port allows India to bypass Pakistan and reach land-locked Afghanistan and Central Asian countries. New Delhi views the Chabahar port project as a strategic response to China’s development of […]
India Vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test: Virat Kohli, Ravichandran Ashwin Reach Landmarks In India’s Massive Victory
Virat Kohli and Ravichandran Ashwin were among the landmarks as India notched up a massive innings and 239-run win over Sri Lanka on the 4th day of the 2nd Test at Nagpur to go ahead 1-0 in the three-match series. Sri Lanka, who had escaped with a draw in the rain-affected first Test in Kolkata, had […]
UP civic polls: 48% turnout in phase-II
Around 48 per cent of voters exercised their franchise during the second phase of the state urban local body elections held on Sunday. Mathura, which went held polls to its municipal corporation for the first time, recorded 41.36 per cent participation. The Yogi Adityanath government had recently merged the Vrindavan and Mathura municipal boards to […]
Water missing in transit, heat rises between Andhra Pradesh, Telangana
The Krishna River Management Board (KRMB) and Telangana government have ordered separate inquiries to probe the curious case of vanished Krishna river water, that Andhra Pradesh claims to have released from its Srisailam dam for Telangana’s Nagarjuna Sagar dam. The Telangana Irrigation Department reported a shortfall of approximately 44 TMC water of the 195 TMC […]
PM Modi bats for simultaneous polls, says conducting elections after every 4-6 months is hectic and costly
Prime Minister Narendra Modi reiterated his advocacy of simultaneous Lok Sabha and state elections, saying conducting polls after every four to six months was hectic and drained the exchequer. “Conducting the election after every 4-6 months in different states is very hectic and costly. There needs to be a wider debate on conducting the election at one […]
Indian-origin cricketer found guilty of indecent exposure
LONDON: An Indian-origin cricketer in the UK has been found guilty of indecently exposing himself to two women on a housing estate in the East Midlands region. Shiv Thakor, an all-rounder with the Derbyshire County Cricket Club and a former England captain of the Under-19 team, was labelled as “Shifty Shiv” by one of the victims after […]
Manushi Chhillar Photos: Beautiful and glamorous pictures of Miss World 2017 Manushi Chhillar
Indian model and beauty pageant holder Manushi Chhillar was crowned Miss World 2017 on November 18, 2017. Prior to this, she was crowned Femina Miss India 2017 on June 25, 2017. Chhillar is the sixth Indian beauty to have won the title, actress Priyanka Chopra to have won the title last in the year 2000. Manushi Chhillar was crowned the 54th Femina […]
Femina Miss India Manushi Chhillar brings home Miss World crown after 17 years
It was a proud moment for India as Manushi Chhillar was crowned Miss World 2017 among 118 contestants from various countries at a glittering event held at Sanya City Arena in Sanya, China, on Saturday. Andrea Meza, Miss Mexico, was crowned first runner-up and Stephanie Hill, Miss England, second runner-up. Manushi, a medical student from Haryana who dreams of […]
Delhi air pollution: City’s ‘dust’ screen hiding bigger killers
Dust may be the most visible marker of Delhi’s air pollution, but its sheer abundance may actually be masking the bigger killers – emissions from vehicles, thermal power plants and industries. Studies and research reports have underlined that its the chemical composition of ultrafine particulates PM2.5 or PM10, and not their volume, which is more […]
India Vs Sri Lanka, 1st Test Preview: India Would Be Keen To Keep Purple Streak Alive
India have been in sensational form over the past year or so and captain Virat Kohli and coach Ravi Shastri would be very keen to ensure that the purple streak continues against Sri Lanka as the two sides step up their preparations for the 1st Test, to be played at Eden Gardens in Kolkata from […]
Pakistani students bring home silver from international science competition
A team of young scientists from Pakistan won a silver medal in the International Genetically Engineered Machines (iGEM) competition, The Express Tribune reported on Tuesday. The Pakistani team, comprising 10 boys and two girls, built a DNA circuit to develop a “Reporter Fish” that would be able to detect contaminated water by changing its colour and warn fishermen. […]
