There has been a 49% rise in the amount of internet content censored in India as stated by the internet giant Google. This trend of blocking content is increasing among the governments around the world, more surprisingly in Western democracies. Google stated that it has received over 1000 requests from
As the popular hactivist group Anonymous has announced earlier, it organized protests and demonstrations in 16 cities cities all over India. Anonymous and its supporters protested against the Government’s Internet Laws and the ISPs’ blocking of popular file-sharing websites. Protesters protested by wearing Guy Fawkes masks and assembling on city landmarks and
Even if healthcare is a right for all citizens of India but still public medical facilities fail to reach many citizens due to doctor and staff absenteeism and the people are deprived of accessing their legally-entitled care. Now, a non-profit society has created a system that uses mobile phones to keep track
Indian Armed Forces after setting its roots into the three elements, air, water and land now moves one more step forward into space with the first ever dedicated military satellite which is to be launched soon within a month or so. Government sources said, “The geo-stationary naval satellite has already
Not so long ago, whenever one was caught dead in neon, they were ridiculed and laughed at. Little did the people know that neon was going to be the next chic trend to look out for. Today, the neon rage has sent the people flying towards the store and pick
Earlier Arvind Kejriwal had demanded a special investigation team to probe allegations of corruption against 15 ministers of the Congress government. Now the External Affairs Minister SM Krishna has rejected all the allegations against him and has warned that such actions would mount to over-reaching a judicial process. There are
The National Organisation for Tobacco Eradication’s (NOTE) main complaint is Shahrukh Khan’s arrogant behaviour and utter disregard for the law. “My main grievance is his arrogant demeanour with which he time and again decides to trample the law and smoke in places where he can be viewed and emulated by
A new study by the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) has indicated that graduates from full-time two-year MBA programmes in India this year with job offers expect an over 200% increase in earnings from their pre-degree earnings which is much higher than the 80% increase worldwide. Another reason to cheer
After their superb onscreen chemistry impressed one and all in Love Aaj Kal, the duo is all set to work together in Saif Ali Khan’s home production ‘Cocktail’. The love story, directed by Being Cyrus fame Homi Adajania, stars Saif and Deepika Padukone in the lead roles. Written by Imtiaz
When we think of an Indian village it gives us an image of a filthy place with mooing cows, open drains and children playing ants and frog games. But, Punsari, a motley village in Himmatnagar, talks about wi-fi and optical fiber broadband network, its children spend best of their times in
Time magazine claims that the only Indian film to make it to the list is better than Oscar-winner “The Artist” Time magazine has included Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s 2002 film Devdas, starring Shahrukh Khan, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Madhuri Dixit Nene, in its list of the millennium’s top 10 movies. Devdas ranked eighth on the
Aamir Khan’s Satyamev Jayate has been the talk of the entire country since its debut two weeks ago. The actor shocked everyone – and at the same time made us proud – when he took up topics that are usually not discussed in the public domain and brought them to
Hacker group Anonymous has announced it has taken down India’s Supreme Court and All India Congress websites. Anonymous announced the attack via Twitter, claiming the reason is “Internet censorship” and suggesting India should “install” a new government. Both websites are unavailable at the time of this writing. Namaste #India, your time has come to trash
Even before Indian citizens and state governments went hysterical over the topic of discussion on Aamir Khan’s TV show Satyamev Jayate – female foeticide – actor Aishwarya Rai Bachchan was offered a chance to campaign for the girl child by visiting United Nations Secretary-General Ban ki-Moon. This happened at the Ambani party, to which the high-profile gentleman
Aamir Khan’s new show ‘Satyamev Jayate‘ has generated a lot of enthusiasm towards the issue of female foeticide. The first episode of ‘Satyamev Jayate’ featured some alarming stats about the mindset of the society towards different sexes. Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot met Aamir Khan to discuss the possible strategies
No Galaxy Nexus for Indians! Yes, you read it absolutely right. Samsung has announced that the company is not going to launch the Galaxy Nexus smartphone in India. “The Galaxy nexus will not be launched in India,” said Samsung in a tweet reply on its Samsung India Twitter page. This
There are certain times when your heart craves for solace and finds it only in the time of solitude. The monologue is more gratifying than all the world’s sympathies. Claustrophilic is one such emotion that all of us can relate to. A poem by Bhuwan Kathuria. Shackles of defiance,
This is an incidence I experienced few days ago which I would like to share with everyone. It encouraged me to smile even in the sunset of daily life. I don’t know about what my dear critics interpret, but these small unplanned incidences of life teach a lot. Amidst the saturnine
November 1989, a little curly haired guy, with an innocent childlike smile walked down the pavilion, with his simple and subtle voice and a bat which was yet to prove his legacy. No one would have ever wondered how mighty this bat will prove and the subtle voice of his
The Ninth day of March 2012, when The Great Wall of India hanged its boots and another invincible and formidable legacy was written in golden words in textbooks of Cricket history. Rahul Dravid, the Right-handed Indian skipper called-off his Test career on Friday, at a Press conference in Bengaluru. One
If even a week hasn’t passed with the hockey fervor in our nerves, and the “fir dil do hockey ko” memories haven’t even faded since India qualified by thrashing France with 8-1 for London Olympics 2012 on 26th February at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, New Delhi, a post two day Cricket
The famous infamy 2G spectrum scam revisits the headlines as the Supreme Court cancels 122 licenses and gave verdicts about various ministers of the contemporary period. The basic summary of the entire scam is as compiled in a few questions and answers. Q. What is 2G spectrum? A. 2G
Festival of Controversies happening at Diggi palace in Jaipur fom20th to 24th January 2012 finally ended with literature. Last two sessions on the last day of the fest has made me state the previous statement the way it is, as these were the sessions which saw maximum number of audience
This time Jaipur literature fest is getting bigger than ever, normally books and literature is not given that attention in media coverage, but this time it’s different, Rushdie controversy has created a vast space for media stories and greater publicity for the fest. As told by festival producer ‘Sanjoy Roy’,
Brooklyn-based Kiran Chandra’s contribution to Shrine Empire’s Pro.ject 2012.01 opens this Thursday, January 19. A quarter of million farmers in India have committed suicide in last 16 years, an average of one suicide every 30 minutes. Farmers are burdened with debt, failed monsoons, failed crops, and a falling government .As
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