New Delhi, July 30 (IANS) Rajya Sabha proceedings were disrupted on Monday over Assam's NRC issue, resulting in two adjournments in the pre-lunch sitting. The House was adjourned the first time till 12 noon and then till 2 p.m. moments after it reassembled at 12 noon.As soon as the House reconvened at 12 noon, the opposition members, particularly from the...
New Delhi, July 30 (IANS) The Rajya Sabha was adjourned briefly on Monday after the opposition created pandemonium over the National Register of Citizens (NRC) in Assam terming it "inhuman".Soon after the laying of papers and statements by the Minister on the table of the House, Trinamool members were on their feet.Trinamool's Derek O'Brian wanted to raise the issue but...
By Vikas DattaNew Delhi, July 30 (IANS) Celebrated in ballad and tale, love may be a casualty, rather than constituent, of marriage and family life in traditional South Asian societies. But it can still break free from its restraints to trace its own course -- which can be pretty unconventional. And it is such an "other" relationshipthat is at the...
Mumbai, July 30 (IANS) Actress Sonam Kapoor Ahuja says her husband and businessman Anand Ahuja makes the world better for her.Sonam wished Anand on his 35th birthday on Monday and shared a photograph of herself along with him. She also described Anand as the "kindest and gentlest." "To the love of my life and the kindest and gentlest soul I...
By Nishant AroraNew Delhi, July 30 (IANS) Big and small enterprises in India are going through digital disruption, looking for a modern workplace that responds to their business needs -- providing reliable, secure and innovative experiences.When it comes to the traditional commercial PC market in India, it stood at 1.26 million units in the first quarter this year, with a...
New Delhi, July 30 (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday directed his Transport Minister Kailash Gehlot to visit the people affected by the flood waters of the Yamuna river and ensure arrangements for the displaced people. The authorities, meanwhile, continued evacuating the affected people to safer places."Directed Kailash Gehlotji, Minister-in-charge, to visit the area alongwith all officers and...
Chennai, July 30 (IANS) DMK President M. Karunanidhi's health condition is stable and his vital signs are normal on Monday, said a party spokesperson."Karunanidhi's condition is now stable after a minor setback in the form of breathing problem on Sunday night. The doctors at Kauvery Hospital are monitoring his condition," T.K.S. Elangovan told IANS.He said the 94-year-old leader who was...
By Saket SumanBook: The Disobedient Indian; Author: Ramin Jahanbegloo; Publisher: Speaking Tiger; Price: Rs 499; Pages: 169Iconic as he was, the life and times of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi continue to attract scholars and researchers for relevant lessons in contemporary times even some seven decades after his assassination. The latest attempt comes from philosopher and academic Ramin Jahanbegloo, who has attempted...
New Delhi, July 30 (IANS) The northeastern state of Sikkim has been sandwiched between the ongoing agitation for Gorkhaland in North Bengal and the Chinese aggression (as it is located close to the Chickens neck corridor), said journalist Amalendu Kundu while launching his book "Shadow of the Dragon and Recent Developments" here on Sunday.Referring to Sikkim as the "nerve centre...
Mumbai, July 30 (IANS) Healthy quarterly earnings results buoyed the key indices of the Indian equity market during the morning trade session on Monday.According to market observers, healthy buying in oil and gas, banking and metals stocks supported the indices' upward movement.Around 9.35 a.m., the broader Nifty50 of the National Stock Exchange (NSE) traded at 11,301.75 points -- up by...
