Little bravehearts
A pair of slippers would have gone unnoticed in the river had it not been for the nine-year-old’s sharp instinct. Freedy Nongsiej from Meghalaya took a closer look when he saw a child drowning in Umran River in Ri Bhoi district and jumped in the river at once to save the child when he heard a woman screaming. Diagnosed with epilepsy at age of three, Freedy learnt to be courageous early in life.
Schools join fray to enrol young voters
Although the youth wants to have a say in the political scene in the country, when it comes to casting votes and making a difference, the electoral rolls see a big shortfall in the number of voters between the age group of 18 to 25 years. To induct more youngsters into the electoral process and bridge the shortfall of voters in this age group, the office of the chief election officer of Delhi has decided to tie up with secondary schools, colleges and universities in the city so that 18-year-olds can apply for enrolment soon on voters’ list.
Courts for children hope to bring about a change
Soon, Delhi will become the first city in the country to have children’s courts, which will exclusively take up cases where a child is a victim. The initiative is proposed by the Delhi Commission for Protection of Child Rights (DCPCR) under the (CPCR) Act 2005 and will set up a total of nine courts in the city, which will deal with cases where a
Challenging roles lure method actors
Bollywood hottie Rani Mukherjee on Koffee with Karan said that the bond she shares with Black director Sanjay Leela Bhansali is unmatched. Which left many wondering if playing a role that is dark and intense leaves a lasting impression on not just the actor’s psyche, but also spurs their need to play more such characters.
Enjoying the thrill of bitter winter chill
So the most-talked about dilli ki sardi is back, but this time with a “cold-shoulder”. As bone-chilling winter in Delhi continues and temperatures drop more than Shimla, people are braving the bitter chill everyday. Although Delhi is gripped by severe cold, this year, people in the city are not complaining and some are enjoying the thrill of the winter chill.
GREEN WARRIOR
He is tomorrow’s face of wildlife protection and he is dedicated to helping protect the country’s endangered natural heritage.
Entry into heaven is merely a click away
Facebook may be the most popular social network, but there are a list of social networks that are a pleasant change from the Facebook rut and cater to your special hobbies and interests. For instance, Respectance.com, a social tribute network offers people the opportunity to honour the lives of their deceased loved ones. Another
Go casual, youngsters tell kurta-clad politicos
While Barack Obama makes news for his sartorial and casual dressing sense, seems like there’s still a long way to go for our Indian politicians to try a new look apart from their white Khadi dress code.
Life in Metro gets tougher
In a recent incident in Gurgaon Metro, male passengers were reportedly thrashed and made to do sit-ups by the police and some women commuters. Although the metro is the lifeline of Delhi and the reserved coach for women is icing on the cake, the behaviour of men is making it tough for women in the city. But one wonders why can’t men in the city follow simple rules and regulations set by the government.
A Hush-hush affair
Actor Imran Khan and his girlfriend Avantika are all set to have a private court marriage in January next year. Interestingly, many are opting for small weddings as big fat Indian weddings are passé. Small ceremonies are the biggest trend of the season, but no one’s compromising on standard and style.