Maoists are the new kings in Nepal According to international
observers, election day in Nepal saw the turnout of great
numbers of under-age voters and voters without proper
ID papers.
Old Habits Die Hard The more things change, the more they remain the same. It is a paradox that the status of Dalits has remained unchanged although they left the Hindu faith that considers them untouchable and opted for Christianity, which is unburdened by caste.
MANIFESTOES
Not to be taken seriously No party is different. All are depending on populist promises to win the polls.
HASYA YOGA
Laugh your way to good health It starts with some chuckles, grows into giggles and then launches into belly laughs. And, when mixed with yoga, it becomes laughter yoga the fun way to reduce stress.
WHAT'S THE BUZZ Researchers in Europe have developed an artificial mouth which can chew like a human, an innovation that could help in improving food quality and our understanding of flavour.
A masterpiece... A crystal skull made in South Germany in the middle of the 19th century is presented to the press for the release of the movie Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, directed by Steven Spielberg, at the Quai Branly museum in Paris on Wednesday.AP
Are political parties really serious about Women’s Reservation Bill? Is 33 per cent reservation realistic? Is the demand for quota within quota justified?
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