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Princess Mary 'scolded' over drug-bust friend by the Queen

Crown Princess Mary has reportedly been given a dressing down by her mother-in-law, Queen Margrethe, after dining with a socialite convicted of possessing cocaine.Crown Princess Mary has rarely put a foot wrong since joining the Danish royal family but pictures of her with the tainted figure have created a storm in Denmark. A key member of her charity has also resigned after an alleged assault on an...

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Corruption & Extortion

is no doubt that the Northeastern region is plagued by the chronic problem of corruption and extortion. One does not have to go far to witness how this two menace has become a sort of ‘industry’ in the region. And New Delhi is aware about this ill. Union Home Secretary GK Pillai during a recent visit to Manipur and Nagaland admitted that the Government of India was aware that insurgents were mushrooming...

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Will community, caste shortchange women?

Ironically, a progressive piece of legislation may end up unleashing regressive forces that could throw India back to the tumultuous days of the early-1990sA glittering road has been laid. But has anybody checked if some deadly landmines lie just beneath its attractive surface? That is the question that should seriously concern all those committed to the cause of political emancipation of Indian women....

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M&M bets big on truck business with Navistar

Mahindra & Mahindra is betting big on its commercial vehicle business with Navistar of the US. In the process, the company has also drafted a business plan where trucks in the 0.5-tonne to 3.5-tonne range will be branded M&M while those in the 3.5-tonne to 49-tonne space will be branded Mahindra Navistar. A handful of these heavy trucks were displayed at the Delhi Auto Expo in January.The Chakan plant,...

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‘Red Shirt’ demands election in 24 hours

A supporter of former premier Thaksin Shinawatra gesture during a rally in Bangkok on Sunday, March 14. (Reuters Photo)Tens of thousands of protesters converged in Bangkok on Sunday and gave Thailand's military-backed government an ultimatum: call elections in 24 hours or face crippling demonstrations across the capital. About 80,000 red-shirted supporters of former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra,...

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Congress firm on women’s bill

Notwithstanding the pause on Women’s Reservation Bill in view of the priority for financial business, the Congress appears to be firm on going ahead with its passage in the Lok Sabha after the recess in the budget session. Congress leaders are seeking to put pressure on the opponents of the bill by even talking of snap Lok Sabha poll in case of defeat.The leaders, who do not want to go on record, recall...

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Dimapur chosen for Nagaland’s World Consumer Rights Day celebration

World Consumer Rights Day for Nagaland will be observed in Dimapur on March 15 with Secretary K T Sukhalu, IAS as the chief guest, president of Nagaland Voluntary Consumers’ Organisation (NVCO) Kezhokhoto Savi, advocate as the guest of honour, who will also be the main speaker.A press note stated that Dimapur was chosen for the celebration as it is the “commercial hub of the state and the gateway in...

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Human mind would be fruitless without education

Former Nagaland Legislative Assembly Speaker and Secretary General NCP North East Neiba Ndang on Saturday said that the existence of humans and training of the human mind would be fruitless without education.Speaking at the 8th Foundation Day Celebration programme of the Bosco College of Teachers' Education here at Kuda Village, Ndang said that education dispel ignorance and boost moral values, stating...

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Assam to guarantee right to health

GUWAHATI, March 12 (TNN): A quiet revolution to create a healthier India has kicked off in the east with Assam becoming the first state in the country to introduce a bill guaranteeing the right to health and well-being. Responding to an appeal from the Centre for legislating on health rights, the state government tabled the landmark Assam Public Health Bill, 2010, in the assembly. The bill, which will...

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Jennifer and Butler keep everyone guessing

Jennifer Aniston and her co-star Gerard Butler did little to dispel rumours of a relationship as they looked inseparable on the red carpet at the premiere of their film The Bounty Hunter in London last night. Looking sleek and sexy, it was a distinctly more flirtatious Jennifer making her red carpet debut.The 41-year-old actress flaunted her fabulous legs in a silver Valentino mini black Alexander...

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