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Women lead uprisings but get shut out of what follows, speakers say at Dhaka convening

Dhaka, Oct. 14 -- Women are often at the forefront of pro-democracy movements, but their leadership rarely translates into lasting influence over the negotiations, constitutions and institutions that ... Read More


Jitendra Singh backs sustainable mountain policy for Jammu and Kashmir

SRINAGAR, Oct. 14 -- Union Minister for Science and Technology and Earth Sciences Jitendra Singh on Tuesday backed efforts to develop a Sustainable Mountain Development Policy for Jammu and Kashmir, s... Read More


Hema Malini, 77, performs as Goddess Durga during Navratri celebration in Hyderabad; fans love her 'divine' performance. Watch

India, Oct. 13 -- Actor and politician Hema Malini, 77, continued her Navratri tradition by performing her popular dance recital, Durga, at the Classic Convention Centre on October 11. The performance... Read More


Ayush Ministry issues standard treatment guidelines for dermatological disorders

New Delhi, Oct. 13 -- The Ministry of Ayush has issued Standard Treatment Guidelines (STGs) for the management of dermatological disorders across Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani and Homoeopathy, with the incl... Read More


Kiran Bedi backs Jantar Mantar de-notification, explains why site is 'least suited' for protests

India, Oct. 13 -- Former IPS officer Kiran Bedi has backed the decision to de-notify Jantar Mantar as a protest site, saying the location was ill-suited for demonstrations because of its narrow lanes ... Read More


NSUI stages flash protest against CEC at Connaught Place; national president among hundreds detained

New Delhi, Oct. 13 -- Congress' youth wing National Students' Union of India (NSUI) on Tuesday staged a flash protest at Rajiv Chowk metro station, demanding immediate resignation of Chief Election Co... Read More


"Unilateral decisions by CEC are illegal": Congress's Karti Chidambaram raises concerns over ECI functioning

New Delhi, Oct. 13 -- Congress MP Karti Chidambaram on Tuesday raised serious concerns regarding the functioning of the Election Commission of India (ECI), alleging that the poll body is operating in ... Read More


"Message is important enough to deserve a sustained effort": Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Rahul Gandhi's high tea meeting

New Delhi, Oct. 13 -- Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Tuesday said the message behind the high tea meeting at the residence of Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi was important enough to warrant... Read More


'Agreed to build on positive momentum': PM Modi speaks with Canada's Carney ahead of FM Anita Anand's India visit

New Delhi, Oct. 13 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi engaged in a telephone conversation with his Canadian counterpart Mark Carney on Tuesday, during which both leaders agreed on the positive momentum i... Read More


Telangana HC lawyers protest against Rahul Gandhi following Supreme Court march; allege 'disparaging remarks' against judiciary

Hyderabad, Oct. 13 -- Telangana High Court advocates on Tuesday staged a protest against Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, alleging that he made disparaging remarks against the j... Read More