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Can you spot any loophole in the Lokpal draft?

The Lokpal Act finally seems set to turn into reality. With civil society members and citizens turning the heat on the government over the setting up of the anti-corruption body, the Lokpal......

The recipients of the Harmony Silver Award

Wipro chief Azim Premji and veteran actor A K Hangal are among the 10 senior citizens who will receive the Harmony Silver Award this year for their contribution to society.Other recipients include......

Senior citizens neglected and depressed...

V R Yadav and his wife, retired government officials who stay alone, have removed all the sharp edged showpieces from their home after reading how ivory tusk was used as a weapon in the recent......

Why rape is not a crime in India

Treat rape on par with murder not just in punishment but also in the procedure of its investigation and the pursuit of the perpetrator. Make our roads and neighbourhoods safer. We will figure out......

My call detail records and a citizen's right to privacy

In the past few months I have been closely monitoring a series of news reports which deal with surveillance of my mobile phones. An effort has been made to get access to my call detail records. On......

Old and at home, but not so alone

Kusum Gokarn, 77, shifted into a society built specially for senior citizens in 2006. After her husband passed away in 2010, she now lives alone in a two-BHK 'independent living' flat. On days......

Tata Housing announces first housing project for seniors

Tata Group's realty firm Tata Housing Development Company Thursday announced its foray into housing for senior citizens with launch of first project in Bangalore with an investment of about Rs 70......

All you need to know about reverse mortgage

Reverse mortgage is a financial option that senior citizen homeowners aged 60 and above can explore. Once all mortgages on their property have been paid off, they may borrow against the equity (or......

Centre raises tax exemption limit for senior citiz

The government has increased the tax exemption limit under the Senior Citizen Savings Scheme, 2004, to Rs 10,000 from Rs 5,000. Now, no tax will be deducted at source on interest payments, which do......

I-T dept mascot contest; Rs 1 lakh cash prize

The Income Tax department has announced a mascot contest for the public that would carry a cash reward of Rs 100,000 for the winning entry.The taxman wants the mascot, which will be used in all......

Review: The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel is worth a watch

The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel comes alive with engaging perforamce by renowned veteran actors, writes Sukanya Verma.The splendour of travel lies in discovery. Not just of a location but of the......

Review: Chillar Party is enjoyable

Preeti Arora says that Chillar Party aims at generating laughter, without punching you in the gut. Post YOUR reviews here!A motley group of kids. An endearing canine companion. A waif busy washing......

Tum Milo... is an interesting idea, nothing more

Even as the last decade has seen our cities populated with coffee and burger chains how many of us have stopped to consider what activity flourished here earlier? And was there anything just a wee......

People speak for senior citizens for society

QNA

Q. Is it good To Provide food Those Who do not Want to Work ,are we not creating More Beggars by such Distribution of Foods ?
Kartikay Sharma: A. more

http://qna.rediff.com/questions-and-answers/is-it-good-to-provide-food-those-who-do-not-want-to-work-are/24460868/answers/

Q. Considering the spate of incidents against Senior Citizens in and around India, do u think they are safe???
Farhaan: A. Disabled, challenged ppl. and senior citizens who hv no one to take care need support from the society, it is not helping them but helping ourself to hv healthy society. more

http://qna.rediff.com/questions-and-answers/considering-the-spate-of-incidents-against-senior-citizens-i/24154771/answers/24460908

Q. Why old man gets more angry even at small happenings??
Mansur Abbas: A. whom can we term as SAFE ? None.This govt has only sowed distrust lack of character making and evils,that is reflected in society in mass,so. more

http://qna.rediff.com/questions-and-answers/why-old-man-gets-more-angry-even-at-small-happenings/24008365/answers/24154841

Q. why are women, children and senior citizens considered weaker sections of society in our country
Kamini Joshi: A. they are tortured for being old sir naturally they feel insecure, so many crimes are targetted towards them, its society problem that Indian...... more

http://qna.rediff.com/questions-and-answers/why-are-women-children-and-senior-citizens-considered-weaker/23924421/answers/24008423

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HC upholds prosecution of senior citizens

Mumbai, May 18 (PTI) The Bombay High Court has upheld a lower court order issuing prosecution process against senior citizens, the managing... ...

http://www.ptinews.com/news/3646034_HC-upholds-prosecution-of-senior-citizens-

State leaders resent central patronage and prefer partnership model

Business India News: In the sub-text of the new episodes is the changing texture of India's federal fabric. State leaders resent central patronage... ...

http://www.keralanext.com/news/2013/05/18/article103.asp

J&K Bank aims 1000 business units by 2015 Chairman

After surpassing targets of Rs. one lac crore business and Rs 1000 crore net profit, J&K Bank has set a goal of 1000 business units by 2015. The... ...

http://www.jkbank.net/pressreleasetemplate.php?id=755

Dr. Samdani

(By Mansoor Ilahi & Abdullah)Secularism is the backbone of Indian society and there can't be any other political philosophy better than secularism... ...

http://www.siasat.com/english/news/no-political-philosophy-better-secularism-india-dr-samdani

In search of the Jacana

One day, nearly ten years ago, bird-lovers in Taiwan realised they had only 50 Pheasant-tailed Jacanas in their country. In the past, the birds... ...

http://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/travel/in-search-of-the-jacana/article4724256.ece

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