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JNU's Kanhaiya and his student compatriots are in the news for being on an "indefinite" hunger strike due to the punishment meted out to several students. Kanhaiya and his team are also making provocative statements as in: "they have never had faith in the probe committee which they consider to… Read More

Since the Indian Premier League (IPL) was launched in 2008, the cheerleaders (mostly foreign or non-Indian) have been a essential part of the IPL scene and a great source of entertainment and distraction (for men?) one could conclude. So much so that, one is left wondering whether the Cricket draws… Read More

1 Crore households, easily 3 to 4 crore people have voluntarily signed up for PM Modi's "Give it Up" of LPG subsidy campaign, launched about a year ago. These people have voluntarily "Given Up" the government subsidy on the 12 eligible LPG cylinders per year. "Give it Up" does not… Read More

Shri Giriraj Singh, Member of Parliament (from Bihar) recently said that families of every community should be required to limit to 2 child per family. So why is that comment viewed and reported as controversial? In addition to population control leading to a healthier population, his comment should be viewed… Read More

Recent news reports of "Pain in Kashmir" amongst the youth due to Handwara army firing. But this is not new, as for one or other reason they seem to be constantly in pain, or have a reason to complain - and as they are Kashmiris (or read "spoilt brats"), they… Read More

Here are at least 10 things (it could be many more - will they admit it...) : 1) Much less corruption, 2) India's Space programs, 3) Transparent Election system, 4) Bollywood movies, 5) India's guest culture, 6) Economy and our growth, 7) Law and Order, 8) Education, 9) Diplomacy, 10)… Read More

Of course the BJP and the country seeks answers from not just former Home Minister Chidambaram but also Congress president Sonia Gandhi and vice-president Rahul Gandhi over the Ishrat Jahan case. As has been widely reported, most important actions in the UPA government were allegedly at the direction of Sonia… Read More

Thanks to a RTI, we learn that Priyanka Gandhi (daughter of Sonia Gandhi, the Congress President) and spouse Robert Vadra who are worth multi-crores and against whom their are corruption allegations, cannot afford to pay a minimal rent of Rs. 53,421 for a 2,765 square meter (over 30,000 sq feet)… Read More

We all know that India has its well known fault lines, but it is aware and trying to improve itself. A recent story such as "Louisiana Woman of 38 years, accused of weeks long sexual relationship with 16 year old boy and threatening him to keep quiet", is a regular… Read More

An advertisement by a popular detergent brand in India which has gone viral has had a positive social impact. The Ad titled "#ShareTheLoad campaign" features a father writing a letter to his daughter who he sees doing the daily chores including laundry - the moment she returns home from a… Read More

India has told USA that the H1B visa fee hike is really targeted at Indian companies and hence is discriminatory. Recently, USA has stated imposing a special fee of $4,000 on H1B visas and $4,500 on L-1 visas - both visa types are popular among Indian IT companies -- to… Read More

Till recently, onion prices across the country was Rs 40 per kg in many mandis across the country, forcing the Centre government to import onions. But now it is at an all-time low at 30 paisa per kg in Neemuch district, and nearby markets. There is a bumper crop and… Read More

There are news reports that a Delhi based Believer's Church, a Christian denomination with congregations and parishes worldwide, is collecting medicines, food packets and clothing to provide aid and relief for victims of the Kerala temple tragedy in Kollam. It certainly provides for good public relations. But... an emerging question… Read More

British Royals - Prince William and Kate Middleton are on their maiden visit to India. They were hosted by Bollywood's celebrities, met our PM, went to Taj Mahal, the usual visiting a children's charity ... and on and on and on. Kate wore a few colourful dresses while many others… Read More

Marathwada which is making a long and acute drought received the first ever 50 wagon water train. The water will be filtered by the railways and piped for consumption. The idea was conceived by the Maharashtra and Central government on March 22, the first rake was sent for steam cleaning… Read More