The Supreme Court on Wednesday questioned the government's stand defending the adultery law that punishes a married man for having sexual relationship with a married woman.


SC questions government's stand on adultery laws


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US-based home rental website Airbnb has called off a contest offering its users a chance to spend a night on the iconic Great Wall of China, official Chinese media reported on Wednesday.


Airbnb cancels Great Wall sleepover competition


In view of the mass kite flying tradition on Independence Day in the national capital, BSES, one of Delhi's two electricity distribution companies (discoms), issued an advisory on Tuesday cautioning people against flying kites near electrical installations as metal-coated kite strings can cause trippings and electrocutions.


BSES issues I-Day advisory on flying kites near power units


The Maharashtra government has recommended to the Centre to confer the Bharat Ratna on the renowned 19th century social reformers, Mahatma Jyotiba Phule and his wife Savitribai, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced here on Tuesday.


Maharashtra recommends Bharat Ratna for Mahatma Phule, Savitribai


Australia's population is set to hit the 25 million mark, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), with the 25 millionth Aussie expected to be an immigrant from India or China rather than a newborn.


Australia's population to hit 25 million


The South Korean government announced on Tuesday that it will reduce household electricity bills to help families bear the burden of increased power usage as the result of an unprecedented heatwave.


S.Korea to cut household electricity bills over heatwave


With frequent media reports of helpless women in the hinterland being branded as witches or stigmatised for being possessed by "evil spirits" -- often resulting in their persecution and even muder -- the Indian small screen is focusing on shows that highlight the paranormal and feed on people's dark side -- despite these being called "regressive" by many.


Indian small screen 'thrills' with paranormal, plays up superstitions (Entertainment Feature)


In an effort to celebrate the rich and diverse handicrafts of India, the team of upcoming Bollywood film "Sui Dhaaga - Made In India" reached out to local artisans and craftsmen from across the country to create the logo of the film in their unique stitching styles.


'Sui Dhaaga' logo made in 15 different art forms


Japan on Monday marked the 73rd anniversary of the US atomic bombing of Hiroshima during the Second World War, with the city's Mayor making a fresh call for a world without nuclear weapons through dialogue.


Japan marks 73rd anniversary of Hiroshima bombing


Rajnath, 72, a retired school headmaster, continues to live in his ancestral home in north Kashmir's Manigam village. The turmoil of the 1990s saw most members of his minority Kashmiri Pandit community leave the village, but Rajnath stayed back in the village he was born in, with his wife and daughter.


In Kashmir's hate-and-violence narrative, a silver lining of goodwill and amity (IANS Special Series)


After several misdiagnosis and other dilemmas, 10 years ago I was diagnosed with a very rare disease, hardly known in India, called VHL or Von Hippel Lindau, during my landmark liver transplant.


Life is granted once: Coping with the VHL genetic defect (First Person)


Tripura tribals' traditional "Ker Puja" began on Saturday in Tripura with unprecedented rituals. The puja is conducted for the welfare of the people and to ward off evil spirits.


Traditional 'Ker Puja' begins with exceptional rituals in Tripura


Shedding light on the poor condition of the country's art schools, Lalit Kala Akademi Chairman Uttam Pacharne said the institution will soon propose to the government to implement a uniform curriculum to bring smaller schools at par with the established ones.


Lalit Kala Chairman bats for uniform curriculum across art schools


Issues such as licensing, policy, credibility and censorship in the context of the media industry were extensively discussed and debated at the opening day of a two-day international media conference at India Habitat Centre here.


Key issues to journalists discussed at media forum


A man jumped in front of a metro train here at Mandi House station on Friday allegedly in a bid to commit suicide.


Man jumps on Blue Line metro track, causes jam


With women safety becoming a serious concern, a city start-up on Friday announced the first of its kind e-cab service in tri-city of Chandigarh, Panchkula and Mohali.


Chandigarh gets first all-women cab service


The Delhi Metro on Friday launched the E-rickshaw service for its stations in Dwarka to provide last mile connectivity to the commuters.


DMRC launches E-rickshaw service for Dwarka stations


Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur on Friday launched an awareness campaign named "Horn Not Ok" along with a statewide mobile app "Shoor Nahin" or no noise.


"No Horn" campaign launched in Shimla, Manali


More than 5,500 churches including some of the UK's most famous cathedrals have converted to renewable power to help tackle climate change, the media reported on Friday.


UK churches switch to renewable energy


An Indian expat on Friday hit a jackpot by winning 10 million dirhams in a raffle draw at Abu Dhabi International Airport.


Indian expat wins 10 million dirhams in Abu Dhabi raffle


Even on your worst day, don't stop loving yourself, says content specialist and human rights evangelist Reeta Gupta, whose just-published book, "Rescripting Your Life", presents a cogent five-step guide to achieving just that.

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