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"You Want Citizens To Drink Sewage Mixed Water": Court Raps Delhi Jal Board
The Delhi High Court on Friday pulled up the Delhi Jal Board for supplying contaminated water in colonies and asked how the authorities could expect the citizens to "drink sewage mixed water".
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4th Of July: Timeline Of Events That Followed The Birth Of America
The signing of the Declaration of Independence was the result of a month-long political process marked by debates, drafts, and key decisions over several days.Â
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The Fireworks Origin: Why America Lights Up The Sky On 4th Of July
Every year on July 4, skies across the US light up with fireworks to mark the Independence Day.The US gained independence in 1776 after the 13 colonies declared their separation from British rule by adopting the Declaration of Independence.
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"In Our Blood": Egyptian Women Reclaim Belly Dance From Stigma
As belly dancing gains popularity internationally, young Egyptian performers are working to restore its reputation at home, pushing back against decades of stigma to reclaim the dance as part of their artistic heritage.
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Newborn Girl Found Dumped In Basket In Navi Mumbai, 'Sorry' Note Recovered
A local resident on Saturday alerted the police about the baby lying in a blue coloured basket on a roadside at Takka Colony in Panvel area of Navi Mumbai.
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Himanta Sarma Launches 'Emergency Diaries', Calls For Removing 'Secularism, Socialism' From Constitution
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, while addressing the media on Saturday at Vajpayee Bhawan, the state BJP headquarters in Guwahati, launched a book titled 'Emergency Diary'.
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Mumbai Woman Found In Garbage Pile, Grandson Admits He Dumped Her
A day after an elderly woman was abandoned in a garbage dump in Mumbai's Aarey Colony, the police have filed a case against three of her family members, including the woman's grandson.
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10-Year-Old Accused Of Stealing Cellphone, Tortured, In Andhra Pradesh
A 10-year-old child was burnt multiple times on suspicion that she had stolen a mobile phone from a neighbour in Andhra Pradesh's Nellore district, Indukurupet Mandal.
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English No Longer Colonial Relic But A Global Tool For Progress: Tamil Nadu Minister
Tamil Nadu Education Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi has criticised Union Home Minister Amit Shah over his recent remarks on the English language, calling it a veiled attempt to deny access to knowledge and empowerment for the underprivileged.
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Delhi's Drainage Crisis In Spotlight As Desilting Deadline Missed Again
The air at the edge of the Kushak Drain in Defence Colony is a rancid blend of rotting sewage, stagnant water, and chemical effluents that burns the throat and stings the eyes.
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Why The Victoria Memorial Still Rules Kolkata's Cultural Map
If you are in Kolkata, the Victoria Memorial is not just a backdrop for your holiday pictures. It is where history lovers stop, stare and stay a little longer. But what is it about this white marble giant that still holds the city's attention?
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Gold Coins from ‘World’s Richest Shipwreck’ Show 300-Year-Old Castles and Crosses
Gold coins from Colombia’s San José shipwreck show castles, lions, and unique crosses tied to the Lima mint in 1707. The find confirms the ship’s identity and offers rare insight into Spanish colonial wealth. Amid ownership disputes with Spain, Colombia hopes to preserve artifacts in a national museum showcasing the world’s most valuable shi...
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World Bank Data On India And Pakistan Shows Massive Contrast Over Poverty
Latest data released by the World Bank shows the tale of two countries - India and Pakistan - and their journey to battle poverty - a colonial inheritance.
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India's 6 Most Photogenic Neighbourhoods That Belong On Your Instagram Grid
Whether you're chasing Instagram likes or just love a good visual story, these photogenic neighbourhoods in India serve looks, and then some.
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Video: Elderly Man Killed By Fighting Bulls In Kota
An elderly man in Kota, Rajastha died after being attacked by fighting bulls while trying to seek refuge on a shop's stairs.
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"You Want Citizens To Drink Sewage Mixed Water": Court Raps Delhi Jal Board
The Delhi High Court on Friday pulled up the Delhi Jal Board for supplying contaminated water in colonies and asked how the authorities could expect the citizens to "drink sewage mixed water".
-
4th Of July: Timeline Of Events That Followed The Birth Of America
The signing of the Declaration of Independence was the result of a month-long political process marked by debates, drafts, and key decisions over several days.Â
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The Fireworks Origin: Why America Lights Up The Sky On 4th Of July
Every year on July 4, skies across the US light up with fireworks to mark the Independence Day.The US gained independence in 1776 after the 13 colonies declared their separation from British rule by adopting the Declaration of Independence.
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"In Our Blood": Egyptian Women Reclaim Belly Dance From Stigma
As belly dancing gains popularity internationally, young Egyptian performers are working to restore its reputation at home, pushing back against decades of stigma to reclaim the dance as part of their artistic heritage.
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Newborn Girl Found Dumped In Basket In Navi Mumbai, 'Sorry' Note Recovered
A local resident on Saturday alerted the police about the baby lying in a blue coloured basket on a roadside at Takka Colony in Panvel area of Navi Mumbai.
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Himanta Sarma Launches 'Emergency Diaries', Calls For Removing 'Secularism, Socialism' From Constitution
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, while addressing the media on Saturday at Vajpayee Bhawan, the state BJP headquarters in Guwahati, launched a book titled 'Emergency Diary'.
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Mumbai Woman Found In Garbage Pile, Grandson Admits He Dumped Her
A day after an elderly woman was abandoned in a garbage dump in Mumbai's Aarey Colony, the police have filed a case against three of her family members, including the woman's grandson.
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10-Year-Old Accused Of Stealing Cellphone, Tortured, In Andhra Pradesh
A 10-year-old child was burnt multiple times on suspicion that she had stolen a mobile phone from a neighbour in Andhra Pradesh's Nellore district, Indukurupet Mandal.
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English No Longer Colonial Relic But A Global Tool For Progress: Tamil Nadu Minister
Tamil Nadu Education Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi has criticised Union Home Minister Amit Shah over his recent remarks on the English language, calling it a veiled attempt to deny access to knowledge and empowerment for the underprivileged.
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Delhi's Drainage Crisis In Spotlight As Desilting Deadline Missed Again
The air at the edge of the Kushak Drain in Defence Colony is a rancid blend of rotting sewage, stagnant water, and chemical effluents that burns the throat and stings the eyes.
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Why The Victoria Memorial Still Rules Kolkata's Cultural Map
If you are in Kolkata, the Victoria Memorial is not just a backdrop for your holiday pictures. It is where history lovers stop, stare and stay a little longer. But what is it about this white marble giant that still holds the city's attention?
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Gold Coins from ‘World’s Richest Shipwreck’ Show 300-Year-Old Castles and Crosses
Gold coins from Colombia’s San José shipwreck show castles, lions, and unique crosses tied to the Lima mint in 1707. The find confirms the ship’s identity and offers rare insight into Spanish colonial wealth. Amid ownership disputes with Spain, Colombia hopes to preserve artifacts in a national museum showcasing the world’s most valuable shi...
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World Bank Data On India And Pakistan Shows Massive Contrast Over Poverty
Latest data released by the World Bank shows the tale of two countries - India and Pakistan - and their journey to battle poverty - a colonial inheritance.
-
India's 6 Most Photogenic Neighbourhoods That Belong On Your Instagram Grid
Whether you're chasing Instagram likes or just love a good visual story, these photogenic neighbourhoods in India serve looks, and then some.
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Video: Elderly Man Killed By Fighting Bulls In Kota
An elderly man in Kota, Rajastha died after being attacked by fighting bulls while trying to seek refuge on a shop's stairs.
