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Bengaluru Mass Molestation: In India, common sense must trump the fight for freedom when it comes to women

In India, women must build their own safety nets, because when you don't take your safety into your own hands, few come to your defence

Jan 3, 2017

Bangladesh earthquake: 5.5 magnitude quake hits India-Bangladesh border; tremors felt in Assam and Tripura

There were no reports of any damage to life or property.

Jan 3, 2017

Bengaluru Mass Molestation: Why women avoid filing police complaints for crimes against them, from a victim

Women avoid approaching the police about eve-teasing or molestation incidents, opting instead to go about the whole thing as if nothing happened.

Jan 3, 2017

Russia readies for brutal battle for Palmyra with ISIS

ISIS had retaken the city of Palmyra recently.

Jan 3, 2017

Finland just got cooler, becomes first country to launch basic income for unemployed

Finnish government has decided to give basic income of Euro 650 (approx Rs 46, 257) to unemployed citizens.

Jan 3, 2017

Bengaluru Molestation: Ten of the worst comments against women by Indian politicians

After the mass molestation that shamed Bengaluru on New Year's Eve, G. Parameshwara, Karnataka's Home Minister, responded with a controversial statement. But he was not alone...

Jan 3, 2017

'Narendra Modi, Barack Obama, Erdogan working against interests of Muslims', claims Isis video

The video, titled 'The Cross Shield', shows footage of two Turkish soldiers being dragged out of a cage and burnt alive by the Isis terrorists in Syria.

Jan 3, 2017

Manipur Assembly elections 2017: Look who the BJP is tapping to be its trump card in the polls!

If the BJP manages to win Manipur, it will be heralded as the next step in the saffron party's agenda of a Congress-mukt Bharat

Jan 3, 2017

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Donald Trump: North Korea’s intercontinental missile ‘won’t happen’

As the US faces growing pressure and nuclear missile threats from North Korea, President-elect Donald Trump rebukes the recluse nation. He took to Twitter to say Pyongyangs nuclear ambitions would not happen after the Norths leader Kim Jong-un said his country is close to test-firing intercontinental ballistic missiles.

Jan 3, 2017

At least 6 dead, 30 critical after consuming toxic alcohol in West Bengal's Burdwan district

A medical team has been sent to the Paraj area in West Bengal's Burdwan district.

Jan 3, 2017

Bengaluru mass molestation case: Karnataka home minister, Abu Azmi get summons from NCW chief over remarks

New Year's eve in Bengaluru turned out to be a nightmare for women on MG Road and adjoining Brigade Road.

Jan 3, 2017

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Chile fire: 100 homes destroyed in coastal city of Valparaiso

Around 400 people have been evacuated from the Chilean city of Valparaiso following a deadly wildfire on Monday (2 January). Chilean Interior Minister Mahmud Aleuy said that of the 19 injured, 16 were suffering from respiratory issues as huge plumes of smoke engulfed the city following the blaze.

Jan 3, 2017