विश्व फोटोग्राफी दिवसः रेलवे स्टेशन के कूड़ाघर से फोटोग्राफी के शिखर तक पहुंचने की कहानी
विश्व फोटोग्राफी दिवसः रेलवे स्टेशन के कूड़ाघर से फोटोग्राफी के शिखर तक पहुंचने की कहानी

By Swati Subhedar

From rags to riches: His life is a perfect Hindi cinema potboiler
From rags to riches: His life is a perfect Hindi cinema potboiler

By Swati Subhedar

Born into a poor family, Vicky Roy ran away from home when he was 11 and worked as a ragpicker at the New Delhi railway station. His life took many twists and turns after that and a couple of years down the line he is now an acclaimed, globe-trotting photographer thanks to many mentors and godfathers who walked into Roy's life at the right time and gave it a direction

Born into a poor family, Vicky Roy ran away from home when he was 11 and worked as a ragpicker at the New Delhi railway station. His life took many twists and turns after that and a couple of years down the line he is now an acclaimed, globe-trotting photographer thanks to many mentors and godfathers who walked into Roy's life at the right time and gave it a direction

Govt hikes minimum support price for wheat, pulses
Govt hikes minimum support price for wheat, pulses

By Swati Subhedar

The decision to hike MSP for rabi crops has been taken days ahead of the arrival of fresh produce in the market

The decision to hike MSP for rabi crops has been taken days ahead of the arrival of fresh produce in the market

These kids were once beggars, drug addicts. Then their lives changed for good
These kids were once beggars, drug addicts. Then their lives changed for good

By Swati Subhedar

If you want to change something, why blame the system? Do it yourself. Allahabad-based Abhishek Shukla, 28, believes in this and has managed to change the lives of children living in slums by educating them

If you want to change something, why blame the system? Do it yourself. Allahabad-based Abhishek Shukla, 28, believes in this and has managed to change the lives of children living in slums by educating them

SC stays felling of trees in Aarey colony. Here's the story so far
SC stays felling of trees in Aarey colony. Here's the story so far

By Swati Subhedar

The apex court has set October 21 as the next date of hearing in the case. It has also asked the environment ministry to be made a party to the case

The apex court has set October 21 as the next date of hearing in the case. It has also asked the environment ministry to be made a party to the case

The four accused in Telangana vet's rape-murder killed in a shootout
The four accused in Telangana vet's rape-murder killed in a shootout

By Swati Subhedar

The police said they were killed in a shootout at around 6:30 am after they snatched weapons from policemen and tried to flee. As per the initial reports, they were taken to the crime scene where the four had allegedly burnt the veterinarian’s body

The police said they were killed in a shootout at around 6:30 am after they snatched weapons from policemen and tried to flee. As per the initial reports, they were taken to the crime scene where the four had allegedly burnt the veterinarian’s body

October rain leaves Maharashtra farmers in tears
October rain leaves Maharashtra farmers in tears

By Swati Subhedar

According to the preliminary estimates, crop standing on over 54 lakh hectares, worth Rs 8,000 crore, has been damaged by unseasonal rains

According to the preliminary estimates, crop standing on over 54 lakh hectares, worth Rs 8,000 crore, has been damaged by unseasonal rains

India ranked lowest in South Asia in the Global Hunger Index
India ranked lowest in South Asia in the Global Hunger Index

By Swati Subhedar

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi attacked the Narendra Modi-led Centre saying the country's position reveals a "colossal failure" in the policy of the central government

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi attacked the Narendra Modi-led Centre saying the country's position reveals a "colossal failure" in the policy of the central government

Unnao girl, set ablaze by men accused of raping her, dies
Unnao girl, set ablaze by men accused of raping her, dies

By Swati Subhedar

The 23-year-old girl was attacked outside Sindupur village in Unnao district when she was on her way to a court in Rae Bareli to attend a court hearing. She was moved to Delhi's Safdarjung Hospital where she died of a cardiac arrest

The 23-year-old girl was attacked outside Sindupur village in Unnao district when she was on her way to a court in Rae Bareli to attend a court hearing. She was moved to Delhi's Safdarjung Hospital where she died of a cardiac arrest

HOW MANY MORE?
HOW MANY MORE?

By Swati Subhedar

More than 120 children have died so far in Bihar due to Acute Encephalitis Syndrome. More will. But since they are from poor families, no one seems to be in a tearing hurry to deal with this tragedy that has shaken the state. 'Poor' parents are furious and are blaming doctors. They say hospitals are not prepared to deal with a tragedy of this magnitude. While some have lost all their children, many have borrowed money from family and friends. Most are daily wage earners. They have no idea how are they going to repay. Politicians have done their bit. Customary hospital visits are done with. What next? Bottom line is: more than 120 children have died. More will.

More than 120 children have died so far in Bihar due to Acute Encephalitis Syndrome. More will. But since they are from poor families, no one seems to be in a tearing hurry to deal with this tragedy that has shaken the state. 'Poor' parents are furious and are blaming doctors. They say hospitals are not prepared to deal with a tragedy of this magnitude. While some have lost all their children, many have borrowed money from family and friends. Most are daily wage earners. They have no idea how are they going to repay. Politicians have done their bit. Customary hospital visits are done with. What next? Bottom line is: more than 120 children have died. More will.

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