First transgender academy award nominee to boycott the ceremony
Anohni, who is the first transgender to be nominated for the academy award, is boycotting the ceremony this year. In an essay written for Pitchfork magazine the singer said”I am the only transgendered performer...
Turkish journalists get freedom after three-month-long injustice
Turkish court on last day acquitted two journalists who were arrested on November over espionage and several other charges. The count reportedly found that the ruling government had curtailed the Freedom of Press and personal...
Rail-budget welcomes scientific management, promotes technology
While announcing the Railway Budget in the parliament, Central Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu indicated that the country is going to witness radical changes in the railway administration and all together approach. Averting from the traditional...
Malala Yousafzai is a fan of Neerja
Malala Yousafzai, girl who fought valiantly against Taliban for Women’s rights and girl’s education is a fan of Sonam Kapoor starrer Neerja. Malala is a Nobel prize winning feminist who survived a deadly attack...
Rohith Vemula’s doctor refutes Smriti Irani’s statement
Dr M Rajashree who was on duty on Jan 17th when Vemula died, said on Thursday that it was she who examined Rohith’s body and hence declared him dead. She got the information around...
Human rights suffer severe threat globally: says Amnesty International
The annual report released by the Amnesty International indicates that the human rights are rapidly diluting in order to strengthen the counter attacking measures. It reveals that the rights are often denied or withheld...
Senior NCP leader booked in Sadan Scam
A chargesheet had been filed against a senior NCP leader and former Public Works Minister Chhagan Bhujbal on last day in Maharashtra, stating his involvement in the Sadan Scam. The anti-corruption bureau which is probing...
Israel performs brutal interrogation on Palestinian detainees: says NGO
A detailed investigation report submitted by two Israeli NGOs –B’Tselem and Hamoked- reveals that several Palestinian detainees had undergone brutal interrogation by security agencies under Israel custody. The report indicates that the force used a...
President expects a smooth budget session, welcomes productive debates
While addressing the budget session of the parliament, President Pranab Mukherjee on last day called for a peaceful and productive budget session. The Indian supremo has reminded the law makers about the importance of...
Umar Khalid surrenders to the police
Umar Khalid, JNU student who is charged with sedition surrendered to the Delhi Police along with Anirban Bhattacharya on Tuesday night after the Delhi court directed them to give themselves in. Two left the...