Brexit makes life uncertain for NRIs
2016-06-30
During the four days after the Brexit vote racist crims have increased by 57 percentContinue Reading
Egyptian Coptic priest shot dead in North Sinai
2016-06-30
A Christian priest and two members of the country’s security forces have been killed by suspected Islamic militants in the Sinai Peninsula’s turbulent north.Continue Reading
Catholics defend Bangalore parish closure
2016-06-30
Bengaluru: Catholics in the city have come in defence of Archbishop Bernard Moras, who has been served with a contempt notice for not reopening St Paul the Hermit Church in Nagenhalli. A statement issued on Wednesday, by the Concerned Catholics of Bangalore, said that a small group of people, “SomeContinue Reading
That day of reckoning in Santal land in 1855!
2016-06-30
Is a second ‘Hul’ in the offing in the growing scenario of neo-colonization of tribal lands?Continue Reading
Story of Jesus to be released in virtual reality
2016-06-30
First came the scriptures; then the altarpieces. After that, stained glass windows and engravings of the Stations of the Cross. Last century brought biblical epics like Spartacus. Now believers will be able to experience the life of Jesus as if they were there themselves, thanks to advances in virtual reality(VR)Continue Reading
NGO to hold rally against “rising” casino culture in Goa
2016-06-30
Panaji : An NGO from Goa has decided to hold a mega rally here on July 2 opposing the “rising casino culture” in the state. “The (state) government has failed to act in people’s favour. It is now time for people to act. We urge people to join in theContinue Reading
Award for Don Bosco University Vice Chancellor
2016-06-30
Guwahati – The Vice-Chancellor of Assam Don Bosco University, Fr (Dr.) Stephen Mavely has been awarded with the award for the ‘100 Most Influential Vice-Chancellors’ in the Asia-Pacific region by the World Education Congress, at a function held on June 23 last at Mumbai. The 100 awardees spanned most ofContinue Reading
Apple patents technology to deactivate cameras at concerts
2016-06-30
Apple has been granted a patent for technology that could stop smartphone cameras being used at concerts. The patent describes a smartphone camera receiving coded infrared signals beamed from emitters in public places. The handset could then offer on-screen information or disable the camera functionality to stop pictures being taken.Continue Reading
Madhya Pradesh to get bigger cabinet with ‘Happiness Ministry’ soon
2016-06-30
Bhopal: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Wednesday left for Delhi to get the nod of Bharatiya Janata Party’s central leadership for the much-awaited expansion of state cabinet and formation of ‘Happiness Ministry’. Sources close to the Chief Minister said the announcement of cabinet expansion and formation ofContinue Reading
Madhya Pradesh: Aadhaar cards for newborns to check infant mortality
2016-06-30
Bhopal: Increasing cases of infant mortality in Madhya Pradesh have forced the health department to begin a monthly Child Death Review (CDR). Madhya Pradesh topped the country in infant mortality rate (IMR) for the 12th successive time with 52 deaths of children less than one year of age per 1,000Continue Reading