‘Government exploring ways to restore HC ruling on homosexuality̵...
New Delhi – The government is considering all options before it in an attempt to restore the 2009 Delhi High Court verdict decriminalising homosexuality, union Law Minister Kapil Sibal said in a tweet Thursday. “The government is considering all options to restore the high court... read more »
Anti-Modi resolution loses traction in US House
By Arun Kumar Washington – With the victory of Bharatiya Janata Party in assembly elections in four Indian states, a contro! versial resolution critical of the party’s prime ministerial candidate ! Narendra Modi is losing traction in the US Congress. Spearheading the effort to derail... read more »
Boosting green habits through art
Kolkata – Youngsters here will be encouraged to use art to campaign for the environment, courtesy a new venture launched Monday. Initiated by Nokia India and German Society for International Cooperation (GIZ), the ‘Create To Inspire’ fellowship will channel artistic talents of... read more »
Agra’s homeless get new night shelters
By Brij Khandelwal Agra – Good Samaritans in the Taj city have got together to open night shelters free of cost for the poor and the homeless, as the mercury dropped and Agra became enveloped in a thick layer of fog in the past few days. Night temperature has fallen to around 7-8 degrees... read more »
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