Bandh, protests against Citizenship Bill hit normal life in NortheastLarge parts of the Northeast simmered with protests by students’ unions and Left-democratic organisations against the contentious Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, passed by the Lok Sabha. A day before the divisive legislation is tabled in the Rajya Sabha, normal life was paralysed in Assam’s Brahmaputra Valley during the shutdown, led by the All Assam Students’ Union and the North East Students’ Organisation NESO. The deserted Saraighat bridge which connects the Northeast with rest of India in Guwahati December 10, 2019 during the Assam bandh called by the North East Student Organisation in protest against the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill. | Photo Credit: Ritu Raj Konwar Citizenship (Amendment) Bill: U.S. panel considers recommending sanctions against Amit Shah | Comment unwarranted, inaccurate: Ministry of External AffairsIndia has the prerogative to validate its citizenry through … [Read more...] about Top news of the day: Anti-Citizenship Bill protests rock Northeast, Nirbhaya case convict Akshay Singh Thakur seeks review of death penalty, and more
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Human Rights Day 2019: Knowing the history and significance
Every year, Human Rights Day is observed on December 10. The day was officially adopted in the United Nations General Assembly in 1948. The UN came up with a document called Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), which defined the rights an individual should enjoy, despite belonging to any race, colour, religion, sex, language, political or another opinion, national or social origin, property, birth or other status. Today, this document is available in more than 500 languages.Human Rights Day 2019 Theme: Youth Standing Up for Human RightsThere is no doubt that youth form the most vocal opinion of all. They shape the country and define the path of progress. As UN has been repeatedly calling everyone to “Stand Up for Human Rights,” they have dedicated the year 2019 to celebrate the potential of youth. The young generation today, tomorrow and future has the ability to change or amplify their voices, and engage a broad range of global audiences in the promotion and … [Read more...] about Human Rights Day 2019: Knowing the history and significance
Human Rights Day 2019: Know why it’s celebrated
New Delhi: Human Rights Day is celebrated across the globe on December 10 every year. It marks to honour the United Nations General Assembly's adoption and proclamation. The day sets out to celebrate equality irrespective of caste, colour, creed, religion and sex. People celebrate Human Rights Day globally and several cultural events are organised to create awareness about issues concerning Human Rights. The formal establishment of Human Rights Day occurred at the 317th Plenary Meeting of the General Assembly on December 4, 1950. The day was adopted at the 1948 United Nations General Assembly. It became hugely popular and in 1952, Human Rights Day stamp was issued by the United Nations Postal Administration. However, in South Africa, the Human Rights Day is celebrated on March 21. It is marked on this date as a rememberance of the Sharpeville massacre which took place on March 21, 1960. Every year there is a theme dedicated for celebrations. This time the theme for Human Rights Day is … [Read more...] about Human Rights Day 2019: Know why it’s celebrated
Students skip mid-day meals without onions in Karimnagar district of Telangana
Soaring prices have led to the disappearance of onions and eggs from the mid-day meal served to students in government and Zilla Parishad High Schools (ZPHS) in the integrated Karimnagar district of Telangana for over a month now.Mid-day meal workers removed them from curries and sambhar in the menu after onion prices shot up to around ₹120 per kg. Eggs too were off as they got dearer, at ₹6 per egg, in recent weeks. As school meals turned insipid sans onions, some students have been skipping them. Instead they carry packed lunches from home. Until the change, the government included eggs on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. But at ₹6 a piece, mid-day meal workers could not budget for them and cut down servings to a maximum of two a week. The State government provides ₹4 per egg for students up to Class 8. Students in Class 9 and 10 are excluded.Officials claim the government provides ₹6.81 per student, and ₹4 per egg for students till Class 8, and … [Read more...] about Students skip mid-day meals without onions in Karimnagar district of Telangana
Cook for your lady love on Women’s Day
On this day, celebrate the courageous and inspiring women around you who are shaping the world towards betterment. It is said that cooking is one of the most romantic and a thoughtful thing that a man can do for his lady love. To make it easy and fun for men, Alila Fort Bishangarh brings to you quick recipes to make your precious ladies feel more precious. Wear your chef’s hat and make her day with these scrumptious recipes. Strawberry and white chocolate mousseStrawberry and white chocolate mousseIngredients: 2 cups grated white chocolate; 1 cup whipping cream; 8-10 strawberriesMethod: In whipping bowl whip the cream till light and fluffy. Melt the white chocolate on double boiler. Mix cream and chocolate together and add chopped strawberries. Set it in a mould or a glass and serve chilled. Spiced Pork belly with mulberry compoteSPICED PORK BELLY WITH MULBERRY COMPOTE Ingredients: 1kg Pork Belly, 250gm onion, 50gm garlic, 100gm green chilli, 50gm … [Read more...] about Cook for your lady love on Women’s Day