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Republic Day 2018 special: Chandigarh artist paints national flag with wax

January 25, 2018 20:39 IST

Harshish Brar paints with hot wax, a technique known as encaustic painting. She uses various colours and tools like scalpels and blowtorches in her artwork.

Fri, Jan 26, 2018

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We shattered BJP’s arrogance in Gujarat: Jignesh Mevani in Yuva Hunkar rallySubscriber Only

January 10, 2018 00:34 IST

Social activist, Swami Agnivesh who was also in attendance, said, “I believe it is our responsibility to fail the government’s tactics to quash the voices of dissent in the country.”

Wed, Jan 10, 2018

Rohingya Muslims protest at Jantar Mantar, raise slogans against Myanmar leader Aung San Suu KyiSubscriber Only

September 06, 2017 10:34 IST

Raising slogans such as “Stop the genocide” and “UNO, break your silence”, these refugees fled from their country and came to India in order to save themselves.

Wed, Sep 06, 2017

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Kolkata’s Nitasha Biswas becomes India’s FIRST Miss Trans Queen

August 28, 2017 21:07 IST

Kolkata-based Nitasha Biswas has been crowned India's first Miss Trans Queen at an event in New Delhi on Sunday. The 26-year-old will now represent India at the Miss International TransQueen in Thailand, in March 2018.

Tue, Aug 29, 2017

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Kerala: Muslim woman drops plan to join teaching institute over dress codeSubscriber Only

July 20, 2017 21:27 IST

A Muslim woman decided not to take admission into a teacher training course in Malappuram district of Kerala after her request to attend classes wearing 'purdah' was declined.

Thu, Jul 20, 2017

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Menstrual leave is a good idea, but will it help break the taboo?

July 19, 2017 19:18 IST

Japan was the first country to allow 'seirikyuuka' (meaning 'physiological leave') in the year 1947, which grants leave to female workers who "suffered heavily" with period pains or performed work deemed "injurious" to their health during menstruation.

Wed, Jul 19, 2017

111 TN farmers to contest against Modi: BJP leaders promise to add their demands in manifesto

Tamil Nadu farmers back in Delhi, detained by policeSubscriber Only

July 16, 2017 15:38 IST

The farmers were trying to go to PM’s house and were detained by the police around 9 in the morning as they were agitating without permission. They are currently at the Parliament Street police station.

Sun, Jul 16, 2017

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Tamil Nadu loan waivers stayed: Farmers unhappy, say CM has promised government won’t appealSubscriber Only

July 03, 2017 18:41 IST

The Tamil Nadu government had initially ordered the state cooperative institutions to waive off the loans of small and marginal farmers, amounting to Rs 5,780 crore. The inclusion of farmers with holdings over five hectares would have brought the amount to Rs 7,769.33 crore.

Mon, Jul 03, 2017