Politics

Social activists demand apology from America for Bhopal gas tragedy

Bhopal, Dec 1 (ANI): Social activists demanded immediate scientific assessment of environmental pollution caused by the Bhopal gas tragedy three decades back. Social activist Satinath Sarangi said that a scientific assessment of air, water and ground quality should be done to address the situation. Sarangi added that the waste should be removed and disposed of away from the area, and feel that authorities, who now own the site, have fumbled on taking action. Sarangi even demanded an apology from the government of America and extradition of John Macdonald, secretary of Union Carbide.

Dec 1, 2014

Tensions soar after night of clashes in Hong Kong

Police unleash pepper spray and baton charges at students who tried to storm Hong Kong's government headquarters, as tensions soar in the third month of pro-democracy protests. Duration: 01:22

Dec 1, 2014

New Delhi gay pride marches on after shock ruling

Hundreds of gays, lesbians and supporters of gay rights marched through the streets of New Delhi in the first such parade in the capital since the Supreme Court reinstated a colonial-era ban on gay sex. Duration: 02:27

Dec 1, 2014

Ecological funerals in Belgium

Cardboard coffins, organic cotton and wicker urns are just a few of the eco-friendly products on offer at the Alveus funeral cooperative in Brussels which lures customers with it's alternative approach to funerals and cheap prices. Duration: 01:36

Nov 30, 2014

Ukraine rebels lay down law in illegal state

Russian Eduard Yakubovsky is trying to become the new face of justice in east Ukraine. As "Supreme Court" president in the self-proclaimed Donetsk People's Republic, he's now attempting to set up a legal system in this illegal state. Duration: 00:47

Nov 30, 2014

MOSE system protects Venice against floods

A project designed to protect Venice from flooding was tested as part of the Experimental Electromechanical Module (Mose). Rows of barriers can isolate Venice's lagoon from the Adriatic sea when tide reaches above about a meter. Duration: 00:33

Nov 30, 2014

Pope, Orthodox Patriarch pledge to support Mideast Christians

Pope Francis and Orthodox Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I on Sunday made a joint pledge to support Christians in the Middle East, saying they could not let Christianity be driven out of the region. Duration: 00:47

Nov 30, 2014

How Hosni Mubarak's Release is Symbolic of Egypt's Political Turbulence

Hosni Mubarak's release from charges of corruption and murder is symbolically and literally a result of the African country's return to military dictatorship

Nov 30, 2014

Students raise awareness in Chennai on eve of World AIDS Day

Chennai, Nov 30 (ANI): Students held posters and raised awareness on the eve of World AIDS Day at a railway platform in Chennai city on Sunday. December 01 is celebrated as World AIDS Day and on this occasion a non-governmental organisation, 'Indian Development Foundation', organised an awareness programme at Chennai Egmore railway station. Manager of the NGO, Sreeram said that such programmes help in creating awareness on the disease and assists infected persons to lead a normal life. He also thanked the government for helping the NGO in various ways by providing support for such events. Meanwhile, scout guide Dhanusree Sadi said that such events were required to create general awareness among the public.

Nov 30, 2014

Petrol price cut by 91 paise and Diesel by 84 paise per litre with effect from midnight

New Delhi, Nov 30 (ANI): Petrol and Diesel prices are to be cut by 91 paise and 84 paise a litre respectively effective from Sunday midnight. Indian Oil Corp announced the reduction in the oil rates on Sunday. In Delhi, petrol price will cost Rs 63.33 a litre as compared to Rs 64.24 per litre previously while in Mumbai the reduction will be 96 paise to Rs 70.95 per litre. Diesel will cost Rs 52.51 a litre in Delhi from Monday as against Rs 53.35 currently while in Mumbai the price will be cut by 93 paise to Rs 60.11 per litre. Rates differ from state to state due to differential local sales tax or VAT rates. This is the seventh consecutive reduction in petrol prices since August and third in diesel rates since October. Meanwhile, the consumers credited the cut in prices to the Narendra Modi government.

Nov 30, 2014

Smriti Irani seeks EU collaboration for open online courses, digital library

New Delhi, Nov 30 (ANI): Education Minister Smriti Irani on Sunday sought collaboration with the European Union in terms of massive open on-line courses system where the country's best institutions will provide undergraduate, graduate and post graduate courses free of cost to all citizens. While addressing a gathering after inaugurating the European Higher Education Fair in New Delhi on Sunday, Irani said her ministry launched the 'Study Webs of Active-Learning for Young Aspiring Minds' (SWAYAM), a web portal where Massive Open On-line Courses (MOOCs) will be available on all kinds of subjects. On this platform, all the IITs, IIMs, central universities and selected best colleges and institutions of India will provide undergraduate, graduate and post graduate courses free of cost to all citizens of our country, said Irani. Meanwhile, Irani said education will be made instrumental in India so that it carves out a niche in the world economy. She added that collaborative knowledge network is the demand of the 21st century.

Nov 30, 2014

International Gemological Institute exhibits unique machines at jewellery expo in Surat

Surat, Nov 30 (ANI): International Gemological Institute HRD Antwerp showcased unique machines at jewellery expo in Surat, while Turkey, China and European countries also participated in a bid to get introduced to the Indian market. Diverse range of machinery for jewellery production and equipment, diamond production casting and electric casting were on display at the exhibition. Reportedly, leading international brands such as Alpress, Eksen, Guvenis, Nokta Model, Pandora and Tarzz Model, are exhibiting their latest equipments at the fair. Around 16 Stall holders from across the globe displaying machineries ranging from rupees 200 thousand to 50 million are attending the fair. HRD Antwerp Chief Equipment Officer Marc Thomassen said they will be making unique European brand machines available to the Indian market.

Nov 30, 2014

Milkha Singh flags off marathon in Hyderabad

Hyderabad, Nov 30 (ANI): Former track and field sporting legend, Milkha Singh on Sunday (November 30) flagged off the 12th Hyderabad 10K marathon in Hyderabad with national and international athletes participating in the event. The marathon is organised every year by Hyderabad 10K Foundation, one of a major sporting events in India where thousands gather to celebrate unity and uphold their view of a happy, healthy living in the city. Singh was the brand ambassador of the event. The foundation was founded in 2003 with an objective of bringing the city together irrespective of the socio-economic status of the people and promotes health, fitness and sports among the people. More than 1500 people participated in the run. The marathon had four categories- International, National, Amateur and last for Senior Citizens as well.

Nov 30, 2014

Two brave heart sisters in Rohtak thrash eve teasers in moving bus

Rohtak, Nov 30 (ANI): In a befitting show of courage, two girls thrashed three men who were harassing them onboard a Haryana Roadways bus, even as the fellow passengers did not bother to help them. The two sisters, who are BSc final year students, were going home after college when a person in the bus started passing lewd remarks at one of the girls. When the other girl objected he started attacking them physically. The brave hearts said that they were also thrown out of the bus by the harasser. Hitting at the mentality of the society and people towards girls, their father said that he was proud of his daughters. Meanwhile, Rohtak SHO Gajender Singh assured that investigation is on and that the culprits will be arrested soon.

Nov 30, 2014

Manipur to get a sports university soon, declares PM Modi

Imphal, Nov 30 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday announced that a sports university would soon be set up in Manipur. He was speaking at the closing ceremony of the Sangai festival in Imphal.

Nov 30, 2014