Thursday, May 31, 2012
Heat and sweat: Story of powerless India
The whole country is reeling under scorching heat and the temperatures have shot well past 40 degree Celsius. And long hours of power cuts are adding to the misery.
SRK faces life ban at Wankhede
SRK has been banned for life from entering the Wankhede Stadium after an altercation with security guards at the stadium. The King says he was provoked and that he won't apologise.
Petrol pricier by Rs. 6.28 plus taxes, Mamata upset but won't quit UPA
Starting at 24 May 2012, petrol will cost Rs. 6.28 more per litre, exclusive of taxes, effective midnight. This is the steepest hike ever for petrol in India, and prompted calls for a rollback from leaders who are key to the government's survival - Mamata Banerjee, M Karunanidhi and Mulayam Singh Yadav.
I was angry but not drunk: Shah Rukh on Wankhede Stadium brawl
Shah Rukh Khan, Bollywood actor and Kolkata Knight Riders team owner, speaks on his last night's scuffle with the security personnel at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
Water wars in Maharashtra
Now divisions in Maharashtra over water sharing between two regions that are both reeling under scarcity of water. The issue has become political as the NCP is opposing the Congress' decision to release water to Western Maharashtra which is considered the stronghold of the Congress.
Mumbai's Monorail: Answer to commuters' problems?
It is Mumbai's brand new infrastructure project to improve and refurbish the city's mass rapid transport systems. The Mumbai Monorail will augment local railway services and is expected to offer faster connectivity and link up the existing Central, Western and Harbour lines. The project will connect Jacob's Circle in town to suburban Chembur, a distance of over 20 kilometres.
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
Woman beaten by cops after trying to disrupt Sonia's rally in Karnataka
A woman was beaten up by police today for showing black flag to the Congress President Sonia Gandhi in Tumkur, during the birthday celebration of Siddaganga Math head. A young woman tried to disrupt Mrs Gandhi's speech during the ceremony. As she began her speech, the woman, seated among the audience, suddenly rose and waved a black flag demanding Scheduled Caste (SC) status for her community Madiga Dandora. The police immediately swung into action and beat her up. She was then take away from the venue even as some of her supporters shouted slogans.
Growing awareness increases demand for organic foods
Growing awareness over pesticides and their ill effects is pushing consumers to slightly costly yet healthy organic foods.
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