The Supreme Court of India is a Court of Rights, Not of Contempt

The Supreme Court of India is a Court of Rights, Not of Contempt I read a disturbing news report in early March, which detailed how a prominent social activist, Harsh Mander, was severely criticised by the Supreme Court for allegedly making derogatory remarks about the judiciary. I found it odd that the court had prioritised…

Brazil’s coronavirus death toll breaches 5K mark

Brazil’s coronavirus death toll breaches 5K mark Experts believe the overall number of COVID-19 cases could be 12 to 15 times higher. BRASLIA: Brazil, the South American country worst-hit by the coronavirus pandemic, has registered more than 5,000 deaths from COVID-19, the health ministry announced Tuesday, pushing the toll above that of China. A record 474…

At least 1300 sign petition demanding Amitabh Bachchan’s WhatsApp be disabled

At least 1300 sign petition demanding Amitabh Bachchan’s WhatsApp be disabled The pandemic has raised numerous questions, but a sad side-effect is the spread of misinformation. The business of WhatsApp forwards and unverified information has raised serious concerns around public awareness. This has been a pressing issue that has been plaguing the public ever since…

At least 1300 sign petition demanding Amitabh Bachchan’s WhatsApp be disabled

At least 1300 sign petition demanding Amitabh Bachchan’s WhatsApp be disabled The pandemic has raised numerous questions, but a sad side-effect is the spread of misinformation. The business of WhatsApp forwards and unverified information has raised serious concerns around public awareness. This has been a pressing issue that has been plaguing the public ever since…

Zarina Hashmi, who spoke art, passes away

Zarina Hashmi, who spoke art, passes away Zarina Hashmi, the spare and austere beauty of whose work spanning from drawing to printmaking and sculpture could remind one of the Kufic script of Arabic calligraphy, died in London on Saturday. She may have been born in Aligarh in 1937, and Urdu may have been the language…

Lockdown Violaters Attack Policemen in ‘Red Zone’ Howrah in West Bengal

Lockdown Violaters Attack Policemen in ‘Red Zone’ Howrah in West Bengal Kolkata: A mob attacked several policemen who were enforcing the lockdown to prevent the spread of coronavirus at Tikiapara in Howrah district, a red zone, on Tuesday, said an official. The incident took place in the evening when a police patrol reached Tikiapara after receiving…

Brazil’s Jair Bolsonaro Taps Family Friend as Top Cop amid Probes into Sons

Brazil’s Jair Bolsonaro Taps Family Friend as Top Cop amid Probes into Sons Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro named a family friend to head the federal police on Tuesday amid investigations into his sons and just days after his justice minister quit and alleged political meddling in law enforcement. The government’s official gazette confirmed the appointment…

Scientists Have Created Glowing Plants Using Bioluminescent Mushrooms

Scientists Have Created Glowing Plants Using Bioluminescent Mushrooms We all might have seen the glowing mushrooms once in our lifetime. However, seems like glowing house plants will also be a reality soon, thanks to the latest experiments of science.  In new research, published in Nature Biotechnology, the authors are talking about Plants with genetically encoded…

Rajasthan man beaten to death on suspicion of theft – eight arrested

Rajasthan man beaten to death on suspicion of theft – eight arrested Eight persons from Rajasthan’s Udaipur district were arrested on charges of beating a man to death on suspicion of theft, police said on Sunday. Udaipur superintendent of police (SP) Kailash Bishnoi said that the deceased was identified as Mohan Lal, 30, native of…

Irrfan’s mother Saeeda Behum dies in Jaipur

Irrfan’s mother Saeeda Behum dies in Jaipur Irrfan’s mother Saeeda Behum took her last breath on Saturday (April 25) morning. According to a report in ANI, Saeeda was unwell for a long time and died due to natural cases. She resided at the Beniwal Kanta Krishna Colony in Jaipur. Saeeda belongs to a Nawabi family…