An Indian initiative has got a funding of USD 50 million from the Chan-Zuckerberg Initiative. Indian initiative BYJU’s has Mark Zuckerberg excited and he expressed his happiness in the following words: As part of the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, Priscilla and I (Mark Zuckerberg ) are investing in an Indian education technology company we’re excited about called BYJU’s. […]
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India Kazakhstan Joint Exercise PRABAL DOSTYK-16
As a part of continued efforts of India to strengthen Indo-Kazakhstan relations, troops of Indian & Kazakhstan Army are presently engaging in a joint exercise ‘PRABAL DOSTYK – 16. The Indian Army is being represented by a platoon strength. The Kazakhstan Army contingent comprises of a platoon from Special Operating Force’s Unit. The exercise is being […]
Sindh occupied, Hindus in Pakistan are seen as Enemies
Asad Chandio is a journalist and a human rights activist based in Sindh, Pakistan. He has been the force that has exposed brutalities done against Pakistani Hindus by extremists and has often treaded on the path where even angels fear to tread in this nation. He is a secular dyed in the traditions of Sindh and […]
Malala stands up for Pakistani propaganda fails to stand up for Pakistani minorities
Malala Yousafzai may be unwelcome in Pakistan and may have almost gotten killed but she does know how to soak up all the propaganda the nation does against India. Is she clearing the pitch for her old dream of becoming Pakistan’s Prime Minister? Considering that her icon is a known India-hater and female extremist, the […]
Anjem Choudary given jail term, know why he was dangerous for India
For pledging allegiance to Islamic State radical UK preacher of Pakistani origin Anjem Choudary has been sentenced to jail for 5 years and 6 months. Anjem Choudary had his fate sealed a couple of minutes ago at the Old Bailey in London post his conviction in July. The radical preacher also had an altercation with Pamela […]
Sunny Leone’s Adult Website Targeted
Pornstar-turned-Bollywood celebrity Sunny Leone is being targeted by Goa-based outfit Hindu Janajagruti Samiti demanding a complete ban on her adult website SunnyLeone.com. Calling Sunny Leone’s website a threat to Indian culture, HJS volunteers will launch a national campaign against the website on September 10 from Kashi, which they call “the cultural capital of India.” Nilesh Singbal, […]
Canonization of Mother Teresa makes President Pranab Mukherjee happy
President Pranab Mukherjee has said, “I am happy to learn that Mother Teresa will be canonised by Pope Francis on September 4, 2016 at Vatican City. Here is his full message: “Mother Teresa was an embodiment of compassion. She dedicated her entire life to serving the poorest of the poor as well as the destitute […]
Patients from North East coming to Delhi for treatment must read
Are you from North East and need medical help? Then Delhi NCR is the place for you. Several hospitals in Delhi-NCR offer a concession for Indian citizens from North East who need medical help. The concessions for patients from North East range between 10% to 70 % and there are as many as 51 hospitals […]
Jackie Chan gets honorary Oscar, says honoured to be the first Chinese to receive the honor!
Jackie Chan has won a rare honor for China and that is getting a lifetime achievement honor from the mother of all film awards, the Oscars! Besides the humble Jackie Chan, the others who got the honorary Oscars are British editor Anne V Coates, casting director Lynn Stalmaster and documentary maker Frederick Wiseman. In the […]
Pakistani Punjab may invite Arundhati Roy to speak on ‘Kashmir’
Renowned writer Arundhati Roy may soon get invited to Punjab Assembly if the MPA Sheikh Allauddin’s suggestion is implemented upon. Sheikh had suggested that Arundhati Roy must be invited to raise voice against alleged atrocities in Indian Kashmir. His suggestion drew much applause as even the Labour and Human Resource Minister Raja Ashfaq Sarwar agreed and […]