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Man Made Disaster: Water Distress In Marathwada Led To Imposition Of Section 144 To Avoid Water Riots
It was disheartening to see Section 144 of IPC being imposed in Latur (district of Maharashtra) to avoid any law and order problem, possibly fearing “water-riots”....
India rescues children from traffickers exploiting Nepal earthquake aftermath
More than 20 children rescued by Indian authorities from human traffickers targeting families who lost livelihoods in last month’s disaster A child lines up with her...
Indian Girls Reveal All About Taking Naked Selfies & Using Sex Toys In This Crazy Video
When it comes to sex, almost everything is brushed under the carpet in India. Sex is still a taboo and masturbation, a sin, especially when it comes to Indian women. But...
Meet The 14-Year-Old Children’s Rights Activist Who Fought Against Child Marriage
Wisdom in childhood is a rare delectation. One either expects children to be passive followers being ignored and bullied or just spending their days of innocence like...
Here’s Why Banning Porn is Futile in India
BENGALURU: Even though the ban on porn sites has deterred a few from accessing such sites, it has had little effect on the tech-savvy, who have found ways to bypass the...
Best Honeymoon Destinations In India
Looking for the most romantic places for honeymoon in India? Here are some top rated and top ranking honeymoon destinations you can enjoy in India. Plan your memorable...
Assam’s First Female IPS Officer Is The Most Badass Indian Woman We Know Of
Who doesn’t love a cushy government job and a well-settled social life? Sanjyukta Parashar, Assam’s very first female IPS officer, could have had all that...
Muslim Pilot Adopts Kids Of Dead Hindu Friend Showing Us What True Friendship Is
In a city where police and judges often come across brutal crimes done in the name of property or inheritance, a Muslim couple’s bid to raise two Hindu orphans has...
10 Quotes By Late A.P.J. Abdul Kalam That Will Continue To Inspire Young Indians Forever
Not just the most eminent President of India and one of the most prolific scientists to have ever graced this land, late A.P.J. Abdul Kalam was one of the greatest...
Of foot-in-mouth asanas and record-chasing govts
Is yoga really about piling people into one space for bragging rights to a world record? By Deepti KapoorYou won’t find many of my fellow yogis involved in the...