'Parents have no time, gadgets have become family for children'

New Delhi, May 18: The incident of a Bal Bharati School student attacking his classmate with a cutter over posting pictures on a social networking site has raised concerns about the impact of social media on a child's psychology.

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Death by mosquito bite is also accident, says consumer forum

NEW DELHI, May 18: Death due to a mosquito bite is an accident and is covered under accidental death insurance, a consumer forum here has said.

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Tokheho responds: Asks Govt to explain facilitator role

Dimapur, May 18: Accusing the NPF led DAN Government of fooling the public, especially on the Naga political issue by coining phrases such as "equi-closeness, facilitator and working sincerely towards a favourable solution," CLP leader and the Leader of the Opposition, Tokheho Yepthomi today demanded the Government spell out clearly to the public as to what it means, since it feigns ignorance of the proposals being discussed during the ongoing talks between Naga national groups and the Government of India.

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Guv felicitates HSSLC, HSLC 2012 toppers

Dimapur, May 18: Governor of Nagaland, Nikhil Kumar today felicitated the toppers and rank holders of HSSLC and HSLC exam 2012 at Raj Bhavan. The felicitation programme included presentation of Governor's Award to the toppers, which was introduced 8 years ago during the tenure of the then Governor Shyamal Datta.

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States told to display names of child scheme beneficiaries

NEW DELHI, May 18: With a view to checking pilferage and ensuring that supplementary nutrition reaches those it is meant for, names of all beneficiaries covered under the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) scheme will now have to be displayed at panchayat offices and anganwadi centres.

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Govt clarifies on State businessman held with Rs 50 lakhs

Dimapur, May 18: In regards to the news about a Nagaland-based businessman held with Rs 50 lakhs, the Finance Department today clarified that the identity of the arrested man by the name of Bilak Khatriwar and the said Company, SNJ Distillery Ltd are not known to the State Lotteries Department.

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NSF appeals to Naga factions

Dimapur, May 18: The Naga Students' Federation (NSF) has appealed to all Naga national groups to abstain from imposing any sort of taxation from the government or private educational institutions in all parts of Naga inhabited areas at any cost.

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Driver loses right arm in freak accident

Dimapur, May 18: In a freak accident, the right hand of a driver was completely severed off by another speeding vehicle near 3rd Mile here Friday evening at around 9:30 p.m.

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Entertainment  

Donna Summer, Queen of Disco, dead at 63 after secret cancer battle

Hot Stuff singer Donna Summer died this morning aged 63 after a battle with cancer, her family has confirmed.

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Cannes is Cannes, come what may...

Tatúm Banerjee

The Croisette comes alive again for it’s 65th year. Europe may be in its worst economic crisis since the 1930s (as some believe). Newly-elected President Hollande’s election may have seen the country’s political landscape turn around after decades of right-wing conservatism.

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Alfred Hitchcock was first choice to direct James Bond film

Legendary director Alfred Hitch     cock was James Bond creator Ian Fleming’s top pick to direct the first 007 film, according to a newly discovered letter.

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