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In Patriarchal Punjab, Only 7% Of 1,145 Candidates Are Women
Only seven per cent of the 1,145 candidates in the fray in the Punjab assembly elections are females -- a figure pointing to the patriarchal predominance of all political parties -- and making a mockery of their promise of 33 per cent quota for women in legislative bodies.....
Facebook Launches Tools To Encourage Voting In India
As India gears up for elections in Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Goa, Punjab and Manipur, Facebook on Thursday introduced two new tools to help encourage civic participation.....
Rahul, Akhilesh Roadshow In Agra Today
Congress Vice-President Rahul Gandhi and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav will hold a roadshow in Agra today, which will culminate in a political rally.....
Congress Releases Another List Of 29 Candidates For UP Polls
The Congress on Thursday released another list of 29 candidates for the Uttar Pradesh assembly elections.....
Vadra Slams BJP After Katiyar Named Star Campaigner
Congress President Sonia Gandhi's son-in-law Robert Vadra on Friday slammed the BJP after party leader Vinay Katiyar was included in its list of star campaigners for Uttar Pradesh.....
Film: "Kung Fu Yoga"; Director: Stanley Tong; Cast: Jackie Chan, Sonu Sood, Disha Patani, Amyra Dastur; Rating: ****....
What Happened To Naga Peace Accord, Yechury Asks Modi
After violent protests in Nagaland against 33 per cent quota for women in urban local bodies, CPI-M leader Sitaram Yechury on Friday questioned the Modi government over the Nagaland peace accord.....
Astronomers Find Stray Black Hole Hiding In Milky Way
Examining a molecular cloud with enigmatic motion, a team led by researchers in Japan has found signs of stray black hole hiding in the Milky Way.....
Samsung, Apple Top Global Semiconductor Buyers In 2016
Representing 18.2 per cent of the total worldwide market, Samsung Electronics and Apple remained the top two semiconductor chip buyers in 2016, market research firm Gartner said on Friday.....
Trump Wants Female Employees To 'dress Like Women'
US President Donald Trump is fixated on his employees attire and grooming habits -- preferring that women "dress like women", along with considerable scrutiny of mens ties, a media report said.....
