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• NCW’s outgoing chief calls for more funds, strengthened role of the Commission National Commission of Women (NCW) chairperson Mamata Sharma on Friday called for a strengthening of the commission, welcoming the amendments proposed to the Juvenile Justice Act, 2000 and the Dowry... Daily News & Analysis dnaindia.com | Yesterday
• Kim Kardashian Posts Picture of Kanye West Sleeping in Ibiza, Jokes Her Husband Has "Side Chicks" Kim Kardashian posted a picture of Kanye West sleeping in Ibiza, Spain, and joked about her husband's "side chicks" via Instagram on Saturday, Aug. 2This article originally appeared on Usmagazine.com:... Us Magazine Latest News | Yesterday
• Writer Taslima Nasreen meets Rajnath Singh to extend visa duration The 51-year-old writer had applied for a resident permit and the Home Ministry granted her the same type of visa but only for two months starting August 1.... IBN Top Headlines | Yesterday
• Rooftop solar plant installed in Coimbatore The plant is to have three MW power and work for another one MW will begin next year... The Hindu - News | Yesterday
• Government mulling VoA facility at Varanasi, Bodh Gaya airports Varanasi: The government is working to provide visa-on-arrival facility for tourists arriving from European and western countries at Varanasi and Bodh Gaya airports, Union Minister Shripad Naik said today.  The... indiatvnews-india | Yesterday
• Single online platform needed to attract investors to State A single online platform to provide hassle-free services to industries should be set up using best practices. This, along with a timeline approach towards service delivery, similar to Sakala, is... The Hindu - News | Yesterday
• Fans consider me 'hero' post brawl with Justin Bieber, says Orlando Bloom Orlando Bloom says that people have been praising and calling him "hero" for getting into a brawl with Justin Bieber.The 37-year-old star had recently lost his temper in an Ibiza... Daily News & Analysis dnaindia.com | Yesterday
• Maharashtra CM to meet Modi over border row with Karnataka Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan has said that he would meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi with a delegation from the state to discuss the border row with Karnataka.Talking to reporters... deccanherald | Yesterday
• Young and enterprising Kalai Arasi has made Indian vegetables go places. Liffy Thomas on the lady who has taken the world of exports by storm... The Hindu - News | Yesterday
• Akshay Kumar leaves Twinkle and opts for a bike ride Showbiz - Deccan Chronicle | Yesterday
• Shah Rukh Khan: I am bored of questions about Salman Khan Superstar Shah Rukh Khan seems to be fed up with questions on his rival Salman Khan and says he is bored of it now.... indianexpress-bollywood | Yesterday
• Catwalking to success She’s among the few Indian models to have made a splash in the West. Meet Smita Lasrado, who has been burning up the ramps in the fashion capital of the... Life Style- Deccan Chronicle | Yesterday
• Experts find more MH17 remains despite shelling in east Ukraine International experts with sniffer dogs recovered the remains of more victims from the downed Malaysia Airlines jet in east Ukraine despite shelling limiting access to some parts of the vast... Top Headlines - The Times of India | Yesterday
• Gadkari advises fishermen to focus on exports Mumbai: Union Shipping Minister Nitin Gadkari today asked fishermen to rise up the value chain and focus more on exports as he assured full Government support to them in this... indiatvnews-india | Yesterday
• ‘For years, I felt lost’ Mumbai: As Kick rakes in its crores in box office collections, for Jacqueline Fernandez, it feels like a triumph that’s been a long time in the coming. After debuting in Aladin... Showbiz - Deccan Chronicle | Yesterday
• Colombo justifies deportation of Pakistanis Responding to concerns over the reported deportation of Pakistani asylum-seekers in Sri Lanka, the Foreign Ministry here on Saturday said the asylum seekers were being encouraged to return “in the...... The Hindu - News | Yesterday
• In the kingdom of snapshots Hydearabd: Photographer artist Manjari Sharma moved to the US in 2001, a decision her mother regretted just after a few days of her arrival. “I was studying fine arts in... Life Style- Deccan Chronicle | Yesterday
• Syndicate Bank chief held on allegations of bribery Agency confiscates Rs 50 lakh allegedly received by S K Jain as bribe... Home Page Business Standard | Yesterday
• Complaint against Aamir Khan over 'PK' poster A complaint was filed in a local court today against Bollywood actor Aamir Khan over an "obscene" poster of his upcoming movie PK.The complaint was filed by LLB first year... deccanherald | Yesterday
• Chloe Grace Moretz Is Dating Brooklyn Beckham: "They Were Each Others' Crush" Chloe Grace Moretz is dating David and Victoria's eldest son Brooklyn Beckham, a source confirms to Us Weekly -- get the details on where they first metThis article originally appeared... Us Magazine Latest News | Yesterday
• Oil prices sink as supply worries ease globally World oil prices slipped on Saturday as recent worries over potential disruptions from conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine continued to ebb.In New York, the US benchmark West Texas... Deccan Herald - Business | Yesterday
• Nepal visit: PM Narendra Modi to land in Kathmandu today morning Making it the first bilateral visit by an Indian prime minister to this Himalayan nation in 17 years, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accompanied by a team of 101-member delegation including... Zee News : India National | Yesterday
• Blocked river water released in Nepal Kathmandu, Aug 2 (IANS) The blockage in a tributary of the Kosi river in Nepal caused by a landslide that also killed eight people Saturday was cleared with a controlled... hoteldealsphuket | Yesterday
• Are Indian soaps finally coming of age? Hyderabad: The new soap Laut Aao Trisha is moving into territories yet uncharted by Indian serials. While the plot, a remake of a Spanish show Donde Esta Elisa, is about... Showbiz - Deccan Chronicle | Yesterday
• Bihar evacuates thousands after deadly Nepal landslide  Authorities in eastern India began evacuating thousands of villagers on Saturday after efforts to clear a deadly landslide in neighbouring Nepal sparked fears of flash floods downstream, government officials said. The... Daily News & Analysis dnaindia.com | Yesterday
• Kerry to travel to Myanmar, Australia, Solomon Islands Top US diplomat John Kerry will travel to Myanmar, Australia and the Solomon Islands later this month, the State Department said Saturday (August 2).... hoteldealsphuket | Yesterday
• India may allow resident visa to Taslima Nasreen, Rajnath assures help The 51-year-old writer had applied for a resident permit and the Ministry granted her the same type of visa but only for two months starting August 1.... IBN Top Headlines | Yesterday
• WTO talks: Why Modi told Kerry his first priority was India’s poorest Modi stands his ground on food security, sends the message that he will put national interest ahead of international decorum, calls West's bluff on India being pushed to a corner.... Firstpost » World | Yesterday
• Nitish Kumar flays Vijay Goel's anti-Bihari comments Goel had said that to solve the problems of Delhi, there was a need to stop the inflow of migrants from Bihar and Uttar Pradesh.... The Economic Times | Yesterday
• Steps taken by Govt will yield results in few months: Jaitley Finance Minister Arun Jaitley today said that steps taken by the NDA government will yield good results in the next few months and it will not hesitate to take firm... BusinessLine - Economy | Yesterday
• Modi’s WTO veto is fine but real challenge is fixing things at home Modi is right to have delayed agreement on TFA, but his real challenge is to use the breathing space to fix things back home. It is one thing to use... Firstpost » India | Yesterday
• If I were dictator, I would introduce Gita in std 1: SC judge Supreme Court judge Justice A R Dave today said that Indians should revert to their ancient traditions, and texts such as Mahabharata and Bhagwad Gita should be introduced to children... deccanherald | Yesterday
• Kerala govt, UNESCO sign agreement for ‘cultural heritage protection’ Several historical areas of Kerala linked with the ancient Spice Route, including urban areas, will be developed under the agreement to promote the aim of heritage building.The post Kerala govt, UNESCO sign... Firstpost » India | Yesterday
• Herbal anti-malaria drug may control asthma Singapore, Aug 2 (IANS) A common herbal anti-malarial drug can be used to control asthma, significant research shows. According to researchers from National University of Singapore (NUS), the "artesunate" herbal... hoteldealsphuket | Yesterday
• Thailand unlikely to see Ebola victims, forum told The public should not panic over the Ebola outbreak in West Africa due to unsubstantiated social media reports, as there is little chance the deadly virus will make its way... hoteldealsphuket | Yesterday
• Two new polio cases detected in Pakistan Islamabad, Aug 2 (IANS) Two new polio cases has been detected in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), a media report said Saturday. Health officials said... hoteldealsphuket | Yesterday
• Google Confirms Sale of Barge Docked in Maine The barge, as per Google's initial plans in November, was meant to be an "interactive space where people can learn about new technology."... NDTV News - Technology | Yesterday
• Mosquito-repellent newspaper protects readers from dengue NEW DELHI - A Sri Lanka publisher plans to put out a special newspaper issue this month that will act as a "mosquito repellent." The paper will be printed using... hoteldealsphuket | Yesterday
• Sridevi and other B-Town folk at an art exhibition It was a melange of sorts as art and fashion came together at a preview in a suburban five-star hotel.Models showcasing Indo-Western designsWorks of artists like Suneel Mamadapur, Uma S... mid-day-entertainment | Yesterday
• Malaysia likely the only country in the region to see faster growth this year The economic outlook for Southeast Asia has turned less rosy this year, with gross domestic product (GDP) for most major economies in the region, except Malaysia, expected to grow at... hoteldealsphuket | Yesterday
• ‘Step Up All In’ to release in India on August 29 Hollywood dance film 'Step Up All In' is set to release in India on August 29.... indianexpress-entertainment | Yesterday
• Foreign Media on What PM Modi Told John Kerry Secretary of State John Kerry urged Narendra Modi on Friday to drop his opposition to an international trade treaty and pursue a compromise on food subsidies.... NDTV News - Recent | Yesterday
• Telangana govt to hold comprehensive social survey this month Telangana government on Friday decided to conduct a comprehensive social survey of the state on 19 August.The post Telangana govt to hold comprehensive social survey this month appeared first on... Firstpost » Politics | Yesterday
• When Jayewardene wanted to hang Prabhakaran New Delhi, Aug 2 (IANS) Sri Lankan president J.R. Jayewardene asked Indian prime minister Rajiv Gandhi in 1986 to hand over Tamil Tigers chief Velupillai Prabhakaran to him so that... hoteldealsphuket | Yesterday
• Agricultural scientific society inaugurated The Agricultural Scientific Tamil Society has been inaugurated here by agricultural scientist Prof. M. S. Swaminathan which was attended to by a gathering of about 50 young agricultural scientists were... The Hindu - News | Yesterday
• Minor rapes 9-yr-old girl, apprehended A nine-year-old girl was allegedly raped by her neighbour’s minor relative in Central Delhi’s Chandni Mahal on Thursday.... The Hindu - News | Yesterday
• Rahul Gandhi a good man but lacks `fire`: Natwar Singh Former external affairs minister and a staunch Congress supporter Natwar Singh on Friday put a stamp over the much talked about `dynastic rule` in the Congress party by saying that... Zee News : India National | Yesterday
• CBI case against Lalu confidante in coal scam CBI case against Lalu confidante in coal scamCBI today registered a case against former union minister Prem Chand Gupta, a close aide of RJD Supremo Lalu Prasad.... The Economic Times | Today
• CBI case against Lalu Prasad confidante in coal block allocation CBI today registered a case against former union minister Prem Chand Gupta, a close aide of RJD Supremo Lalu Prasad.... The Economic Times | Today
• 720 kg tomatoes worth Rs 60,000 gone in 180 minutes! In the last few weeks, tomatoes have become as precious as gold. The humble vegetable, which once came at an affordable rate, is now available at a steep price of... mid-day-mumbai | Today