Sex education, yes, but not as separate subject
After the shocking incident in which a 17-year-old girl lost her life after her boyfriend tried to bring on her periods by inserting a screwdriver in her vagina, the need for sex education has been...
View ArticleDelhi gang-rape: Mumbai IITians express anger in silence
A silent, candle march was held at the IITB to express anger on the Delhi gang rape and demand justice. Around 100 students and some faculty members participated in the march.
View ArticleSoBo offices to pay lesser property tax
Offices in the island city Colaba up to Mahim or Sion will end up paying lesser amounts as property tax after the citys municipal corporation changed the payment calculation system.
View ArticleBMC dossier on Mumbai's Victoria House soon
BMC is preparing a dossier of documents to submit to the police on the Victoria House building in Parel, a portion of which had collapsed earlier this month.
View ArticleTell your child about good and bad touch
While the government and police are doing its bit to ensure safety for women, medical experts say it is necessary that parents educate their children about good touch and bad touch.
View ArticleTraders want relook at norms to curb crime
In the midst of countrywide protests following the demise of the Delhi gang rape victim on Saturday, a section of traders, too, have decided not to celebrate New Years Eve as part of their protest.
View ArticleSecurity concerns in Nashik make party-goers rethink plans
While discussions and demonstrations are taking place, girls in town feel the need to be more careful, particularly while celebrating on New Years Eve.
View ArticleGovt not bullish about cattle feed camps
After a surprise check by state authorities allegedly revealed how livestock contractors were faking animal stocks in drought-hit districts to pocket government grants, the state has stepped in to plug...
View ArticleJaffer picks up old habit: Gets a big hundred
Former Ranji champs Mumbai poised to enter the quarters as Jaffer (171) and Shah (82) secure crucial first-innings lead against Gujarat.
View ArticleSensitive portrayal of women need of the hour
Experts feel that while media has to be responsible and understand its limitations, it can not hide facts at the same time.
View ArticleMumbai pubs assure women safe New Years eve party
Mumbai will party its way into 2013 later tonight. On New Years eve, thats the common refrain among owners of pubs and restobars in the city who say that nothing can deter Mumbaikars from partying as...
View ArticleTry this cold soup to reduce blood pressure
A regular bowl of gazpacho soup, made up of a range of superfoods including tomato, cucumber, garlic and olive oil, could be the key to beating high blood pressure, a research has found.
View Article30 hospitalised for food poisoning in Anand
As many as 30 people were receiving treatment after they consumed food at a private ceremony, sources said on Monday.
View Article2012: News that shook the world
Even as we prepare to ring in the new year, we take a last look at the major events and personalities who made news on the global stage in 2012.
View ArticleBJP unimpressed with Sushilkumar Shinde's letter on change in rape law
BJP has reiterated its demand for calling a special session of Parliament to pass stringent laws to give strong punishment to those who commit crimes against women.
View ArticleDelhi gang-rape case: Sonia Gandhi makes suggestions to govt for stricter laws
Dwivedi refused to specify details of suggestions made to Gandhi or what the Congress President conveyed to the government.
View ArticleDedicate 2013 to improving women's safety: Pranab Mukherjee
The brutal gang-rape of a girl in the national capital was the focus of President Mukherjee's New Year message which called for dedicating 2013 for improving security and welfare of women in the...
View ArticleWall St set to open flat as 'cliff' deadline nears
US stocks were set for a flat open on the last trading day of the year on Monday as political leaders in Washington struggled to find a bipartisan agreement that would keep the United States from going...
View ArticleThe business of 2012
The business of 2012: From opening of FDI in retail to saying Tata to its favourite Ratan, 2012 left India Inc with many mixed events. DNA brings 12 of those.
View ArticleStrike by RBI staff deferred
The forum said in a statement that the decision to defer the strike was taken after the RBI management gave an assurance that the currency and coins counters of the central bank across the country...
View Article