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AFSPA: People Against Inhuman Law

A number of organizations across the country came together on Saturday, to support Irom Chanu Sharmila in demanding the withdrawal of the controversial Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) of 1958.

Nov 6, 2011

Reuben and Keenan: What Mumbaikars Must Learn from These Brave Hearts

The recent murder of two youths near their homes in Mumbai's suburban Andheri has posed a serious question - "Why are Mumbaikars reluctant to help the wounded persons who are begging for help?"

Nov 5, 2011

Petrol Price Hiked at Wrong Time?

Sensing the country's already inflated economy, people from all quarters have raised concern over the decision of the oil companies to hike petrol price.

Nov 5, 2011

Petrol Price Hike: Mamata Threatens to Quit Govt

UPA government has received lots of flaks from politicians belonging to various parties following petrol price hike by oil companies.

Nov 4, 2011

Pak Cricketers Butt, Asif and Amir Get Jail Sentence

Former Pakistani cricketers Salman Butt, Mohammad Asif and Mohammad Amir were given jail sentences by the Southwark Crown Court on Thursday, after they were found guilty of taking bribes to fix a test match against England in 2010.

Nov 3, 2011

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Environmental Problems Can Stop Human Progress: UN Report

Calling for an urgent action to slow down global warming, a United Nations report warned that environmental deterioration could halt, and even reverse the recent progress in human development.

Nov 3, 2011

Where is Sharmila's 11-Year Fight Against AFSPA Heading to?

Irom Chanu Sharmila, a human rights activist from Manipur, Wednesday completed 11 years of her fast-unto-death against the controversial Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) of 1985. The 39-year-old activist launched the fast on Nov. 2, 2000, demanding the immediate withdrawal of the AFSPA. Will the govt ever heed to her demands, or will she lose her life fighting for the withdrawal of the AFSPA?

Nov 3, 2011

Obama is World's Most Powerful; Sonia Gandhi at No. 11

United States President Barack Obama ousted Chinese President Hu Jintao from the No. 1 spot to top the Forbes' list of the world's most powerful people in 2011. Sonia Gandhi is in the 11th position.

Nov 3, 2011

Kanimozhi Denied Bail; Goes Back to Jail

Upsetting DMK party members and its chief M Karunanidhi, a Delhi court today dismissed bail plea of former DMK MP Kanimozhi and seven others, who are accused in the 2G telecom scam.

Nov 3, 2011

Indian Airlines Pilots Asked to Return Home

The dream of the Indian Airlines pilots to fly the new Boeing 787 Dreamliner will not come true, as they have been asked to return home.

Nov 2, 2011

Chidambaram in Manipur to Defuse Crisis

After three months of economic blockade imposed by a tribal organization in Manipur, Union Home Minister P Chidambaram is visiting Manipur Wednesday to defuse crisis in the state.

Nov 2, 2011

Team Anna Received 2.94 cr in Donations; To Return 40 Lakh

Team Anna received a whopping Rs. 2.94 crore through donations from various sources to support anti-corruption movement, which was spearheaded by Anna Hazare.

Nov 1, 2011