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Rejected By IIT, He Is Now The CEO Of A 50 Crore Company

April 7, 2016

Srikanth Bolla was born without sight, in a remote village on the east coast of Andhra Pradesh. Because of his disability, the neighbours in the

Dharavi Teenage Girls Build Apps To Solve Critical Living Problems In Their Slum

April 7, 2016

What is Dharavi? Dharavi in Mumbai is the largest known slum in the world and was the background where the popular movie, Slumdog Millionaire (2008)

The Man Who Was Offered Prime Minister Post Twice, But He Didn’t Become One

April 6, 2016

Born in an aristocratic family of Central Calcutta on 8th July, 1914, Jyotindra Basu or Jyoti Basu, went on to earn the distinction of being

Meet Fearsome Theresa Kachindamoto, Who Saved 850 Children From The Clutches Of Child Marriage

April 6, 2016

Africa’s south-eastern country Malawi ranks 8th out of the 20 countries having highest rate child marriages. On average, one out of two girls in Malawi

The Man From Andhra Pradesh Who Created Google Alerts, Is Now A Farmer

April 6, 2016

When Naga Kataru first joined Google, he never knew that he is going to create such a wonder for Google by being the pioneer of

Know How Goa Was Politically Integrated Into India

April 5, 2016

Long after British left India, French and Portuguese Colonies were yet to be politically integrated into India. While the French Colonies were integrated via diplomatic

The Best Of the Great – Remembering Sam Manekshaw On His Birth Anniversary

April 3, 2016

He was close to pursue medicine until destiny had its final word, Sam Manekshaw went on to become the first five star field marshall of

The Inspirational Story Of India’s First Football Club

April 2, 2016

On 15th August, 1889, exactly 58 years before India gained independence, few eminent Citizens of Kolkata met at 14, Balaram Ghosh Street, Kolkata 700004, to

Meet Salim Ali – The Birdman Of India

April 1, 2016

Image Courtesy: blogspot wikimedia Salim Moizuddin Abdul Ali also referred to as the “Birdman of India”; was an Indian ornithologist and naturalist. He was among

This Man Did The Economic Survey Of Gujarat Before Independence On Gandhi’s Call

March 31, 2016

Image Courtesy: arthiksamata A number of promising economists have helped shape the economic policies of India before and after the independence. Among them, J.C. Kumarappa

I Was Surprised To See A Starbucks Employee Learning Sign Language Just For Me

March 31, 2016

Source: Ibby Piracha Ibby Piracha is a regular customer at a coffee outlet in Leesburg, Virginia in the U.S. He is deaf, so he types

My Story: I Want To bring Your Attention To A Cause For The Nation Which I Got To Know A Couple Of Days Back

March 30, 2016

Congrats to all for India’s amazing game a day ago! With this moment of pride for our country, I want to bring your attention to a

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Gujarat Makes Principal’s Written Permission Mandatory For School Visitors, Restricts Filming

Gujarat’s new guidelines require visitors to obtain principals’ written approval, register their details and seek permission for recording school activities.

Meta Hit With $25 Billion Penalty In New Mexico Over Misleading Facebook Privacy Claims

A New Mexico judge has ordered Meta to pay $25 billion after a jury found millions of consumer protection violations involving Facebook’s data privacy, misinformation and hate speech claims.

‘5 Years Of Work Stolen’: 27-Year-Old Finance Influencer V Harish Reportedly Dies By Suicide

The death by suicide of 27-year-old financial creator V Harish has sparked an investigation into cyberbullying, deleted accounts, and alleged multi-crore extortion.

Saudi Arabia Airport Attack Kills 2, Including Indian National; 8 Injured As US Orders Staff To Leave

One person was killed and eight injured in an attack on Dammam’s King Fahd International Airport as the US ordered non-emergency government employees and their families to leave Saudi Arabia.

‘Won’t Call Jantar Mantar…’: CJP Leaders Das, Ranka Released After 7 Days In Custody, Subject To Conditions

Following a week of judicial custody, CJP leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka were granted release after furnishing peace bonds and an undertaking not to hold demonstrations at Jantar Mantar.

Indian Embassy Issues Advisory For Nationals In France Amid Violent Protests, Urges Them To Avoid Crowds

The Indian Embassy in Paris has urged nationals to avoid protest sites, follow local authorities' instructions and check transport updates amid unrest and localised curfews.

CJP Leaders Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka Summoned By Delhi Police Crime Branch A Day After Release

A day after their release from seven days of judicial custody, the CJP leaders have been summoned in connection with the alleged Jantar Mantar trespassing case.

GRAP-1 Restrictions Kick In Across Delhi-NCR As Air Quality Dips To ‘Poor’; Rules Explained

Delhi-NCR has imposed GRAP Stage I restrictions after Delhi’s AQI rose from 179 to 244, with authorities intensifying measures to prevent further pollution.

CJP Leaders Saurav Das And Ashutosh Ranka Walk Free, Promise No Protest At De-notified Jantar Mantar

Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka were released after furnishing ₹50,000 bonds each and undertaking not to call protests at Jantar Mantar while it remains de-notified.

Delhi Police Seeks 3-Day Custody Extension For CJP Leaders Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka; SEM Court Reserves Order

Delhi Police has sought three additional days of custody for CJP leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka, with the SEM court reserving its order after they withdrew their challenge before the Delhi High Court.

Bengaluru Under-Construction Building Blast Injures 2 Workers; Cops Probe Possible IED Involvement

Two workers were injured in a battery explosion at a Bengaluru construction site, with police ruling out parcel involvement as forensic teams investigate the cause.

CJP Leaders Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka Withdraw Plea Challenging Judicial Custody In Delhi HC; Know More

CJP leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka withdrew their challenge to extended judicial custody after the Delhi High Court advised them to await the magistrate’s decision before pursuing further legal remedies.

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s Husband Parakala Prabhakar To Join Anti-SIR Protest On October 23

Economist Parakala Prabhakar has said he will join the October 23 nationwide march called by People Against SIR.

India Hits Back At United Nations Over ‘Selective Targeting’ After 20+ Experts Flag Protest Crackdown

India rejects criticism from 20+ UN experts after they flagged alleged excessive force, arbitrary detentions and restrictions on protests.

‘You Are Millennials, Not Gen Z’: Delhi HC Questions CJP Leaders Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka Over Changing Protest Cause

The Delhi High Court questioned CJP leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka over their alleged peace bond violations and the shift in their protest demands as they challenged the extension of their judicial custody.

Govt Asks Meta To Ensure Instagram, Facebook Algorithms Do Not Disproportionately Promote Limited Narratives

The government has asked Meta to prevent its algorithms from disproportionately promoting limited narratives and strengthen checks on misleading content, prompting concerns over freedom of expression.

Delhi Police Transfers Second Case Against CJP Leaders Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka To Crime Branch

Delhi Police has transferred a second case against jailed CJP co-convenors Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka to the Crime Branch.

17-Year-Old Girl Allegedly Assaulted Outside Garba Pandal Near Mumbai; Accused Arrested

A 17-year-old girl was allegedly dragged out of a Nalasopara garba pandal and assaulted after she stopped speaking to the accused, police said.

No Secret Takedowns: Punjab & Haryana High Court Orders Disclosure of Online Content Blocking Notices to Users

Nepal Bans Import, Sale Of Indian Priyagold Biscuits After FSSAI Flags Alleged Food Safety Violations

Nepal orders a recall of Priyagold biscuits after India’s FSSAI flags alleged food-safety and hygiene violations.

CJP Leaders Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka Showed No Respect for Law, Says Delhi Court; Custody Extended

A Delhi court extended CJP leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka’s custody by two days amid a dispute over protest restrictions.

CJP Leaders Ashutosh Ranka, Saurav Das’ Judicial Custody Extended By 2 Days

A Delhi magistrate extended the custody of the two CJP leaders by two days, with their release plea pending and the next hearing scheduled for October 21.

Delhi Protests Put ₹400 Crore In Daily Business At Risk, Warns CAIT

CAIT warns that prolonged protests in Delhi could put over ₹400 crore in daily business transactions at risk, threatening festive-season trade, supply chains and livelihoods.

Imran Khan Challenges ‘Leave India’ Notice; Bombay HC Hearing On Oct 26

Actor Imran Khan, a US citizen and OCI cardholder, has challenged an FRRO order directing him to leave India by October 28 after a Mumbai protest.

How Anant Ambani’s Vantara Initiative Could Revolutionize Animal Safety & Rescue In India

Vantara, translating to 'Star Of The Forest,' is located within Reliance's Jamnagar Refinery Complex, also known as the Green Belt Of Gujarat. The Vantara ecosystem encompasses a 3,000-acre Elephant Centre, which serves as the residence for over 200 rescued elephants.