NEW DELHI: The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) here on Saturday denied approaching JNU faculty members for recruitment citing “deteriorating situation in the university”. An e-mail purportedly sent by IIT-Delhi Director V Ramgopal Rao in December to the institutes’ deans suggesting recruitment of Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) faculty went viral earlier this week. “There are…
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Porn sites sued in 23-page complaint by hearing impaired man for lack of captions
A man with hearing impairment in New York has filed a class action lawsuit against three pornographic websites on grounds he cannot enjoy their content fully without closed captions. In a filing Thursday in Brooklyn federal court, Yaroslav Suris sued Pornhub, Redtube and YouPorn and their Canadian parent company MindGeek, arguing they violated an anti-discrimination…
Actor Shabana Azmi injured in car accident on Mumbai-Pune expressway
Noted actor Shabana Azmi was injured Saturday after her car rammed into a truck from behind on the Mumbai-Pune expressway near Khalapur toll plaza. Azmi has been moved to Panvel’s MGM hospital. She was on her way to Khandala, where the family has a holiday home. Azmi was alone in the car, while her husband…
Unnao 2.0: Out on bail rape accused brutally attacks and kills victim’s mother in Kanpur
Kanpur has witnessed an Unnao-like incident as the out on bail accused in rape case attack the family members of the victim. The mother of the victim, who later died in the hospital, was brutally attacked by the accused. The accused reportedly attacked the victim’s mother and her aunt on January 8. The actual rape…
Congress wants Bharat Ratna for Kalapani convicts who never sought British mercy
MUMBAI: Hitting back at Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut for his remarks on opponents of the Bharat Ratna honour for VD Savarkar, the Congress on Saturday said supporters of the Hindutva ideologue should visit the erstwhile Andaman Jail to understand the sacrifice made by those freedom fighters who never apologised to the British. The Congress’…
Persecuted or not, immigrants with 3 documents will get Indian citizenship: Assam Minister
GUWAHATI: The basis for citizenship to illegal immigrants under the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) is religious persecution. However, going by what Assam’s Finance Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma says, any non-Muslim immigrant from Bangladesh, Pakistan and Afghanistan, who entered India on any grounds, will now be entitled to Indian citizenship. Talking to a news channel in…
Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw Conferred With Aus’ Highest Civilian Honour
Australia has conferred its highest civilian honour, the Order of Australia honour, on Biocon founder Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw for her contribution towards advancing the country’s relationship with India. Australia has conferred its highest civilian honour, the Order of Australia honour, on Biocon founder Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw for her contribution towards advancing the country’s relationship with India. Australia’s…
Two-child policy: NCP rakes up Emergency to attack RSS, ally Congress takes friendly fire
Nawab Malik must have set a few Congressmen’s teeth on edge when he took a walk down memory lane to warn of the ills of forced sterilisation, a policy implemented during the Emergency. The NCP leader was commenting on the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh’s (RSS) advocacy of a two-child norm. He said relevant laws were already…
Sai Baba birthplace row: Shirdi to remain closed from tomorrow
Shirdi: The administrative body of Sai Baba’s Samadhi calls for the indefinite closure of the Shirdi temple after Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray reportedly said Pathri in Parbhani is Sai Baba’s birthplace. “We have announced to close Shirdi against rumours from January 19,” said B Wakchaure of Saibaba Sansthan Trust. “A meeting of villagers will be…
Delhi Police may come down hard on protesters to clear Shaheen Bagh Road
We appeal to agitators at Road No. 13 A Shaheen Bagh to understand the sufferings that the complete highway blockade is causing to residents of Delhi & NCR, Senior Citizens, emergency patients & school going children. The matter has also come up before the Hon'ble High Court. — Delhi Police (@DelhiPolice) January 17, 2020 The…
Karnataka ranks 6th in delivering Justice: Justice Report 2019
Karnataka’s justice delivery system ranks sixth in overall justice delivery among 18 large and mid-sized states in India that houses more than three crore population. In the four pillars of delivering justice, the state ranked sixth in terms of police, third in prisons, 16th in judiciary and 7th in legal aid. This is Karnataka’s justice…
‘Fifth-generation dynast’ Rahul Gandhi has no chance against ‘self-made’ Modi: Historian Ramachandra Guha
KOZHIKODE: Kerala did a disastrous thing by electing the Congress leader to Parliament, historian Ramachandra Guha said here on Friday. Guha said the reduction of the Congress from a “great party” during the freedom movement to a “pathetic family firm” now is one of the reasons for the ascendency of Hindutva and jingoism in India….
Watch: Airline passenger dries shoes using air vent inside flight, netizens enraged
A video of an airline passenger drying their shoe using the air vent is making rounds on the internet and netizens are more than disgusted. The clip came to light when Instagram page ‘Passenger Shaming’ shared it on their feed.
Give your body a boost to ward off infections more efficiently
The temperature is still good for picnics and parties but one can’t disregard that the combination of chilly winds and low temperatures may lead to croaky throat, runny nose and fever. This being the season for colds and flu, it’s a challenging time for one’s immunity. Our body also experiences changes in energy levels, metabolism and even food preferences. So what we choose to eat can play a crucial role in boosting immunity.
Pattas box office collection: Here is how much Dhanush-starrer earns on day 2
Dhanush’s Pattas has got a flying start at the Tamil Nadu box office. The Kollywood film has done stunning business in its home territory in the first days and predicted to complete its first weekend on a high note. Released in over 450 screens, Pattas saw the light of the day on 15 January to…
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