Monthly Archives: October 2017
Temperamental differences no ground for divorce: Bombay HC
The court’s order came while dismissing an appeal filed by a man who was seeking divorce from his wife owing to her quarrelsome nature and persistent demand for a separate home.
Airtel, ITC, Republic TV ads found to be misleading
ASCI has upheld complaints against 116 out of 165 advertisements across segments such as personal care, healthcare, education and food and beverages.
Delhi ranked among worst cities in world for women
The survey was conducted in 19 of the world’s biggest megacities between June and July 2017. Tokyo was named the safest city for women.
‘Two-third of Afghan girls do not go to school’
Adding that girls who are out of school are at higher risk of child marriage, the organisation described the long-term consequences of girls missing out on education as ‘devastating’ not just for them but for ‘the country as a whole.’
Ravi Shastri world’s highest paid cricket coach
India coach Ravi Shastri is the world’s highest paid cricket coach, a survey by an ESPN magazine has revealed. Shastri’s salary is around $1.17...
Facebook tests resume feature on users’ accounts
The feature, which allows users to add their image and other qualifications, combines the information under a single tab. The feature is reportedly an expansion of Facebook’s Work and Education section.
ISIS threatens attack in FIFA World Cup in Russia
ISIS has released a image threatening to launch terror attacks during the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. The image shows a rifle-carrying ISIS fighter along with a bomb in front of a football stadium.
Axis Bank profit rises 35% to Rs.432 cr in Sept quarter
Axis Bank reported a profit of Rs.432 crore for September quarter, a 35.51% year-n-year jump. The bank’s net interest income or the core income a bank earns by giving loans rose marginally by 0.5% to Rs.4,539 crore.
BJP India’s richest party with Rs.894 crore
BJP is the richest among the seven national parties in the country, with declared assets worth nearly Rs. 894 crore in 2015-16, according to...
Christian printer in UK turns down transgender’s business order
Williams declined her request via email because he did not want to promote a cause which he believes may marginalise Christians.
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One of the greatest concerns of new converts is for the salvation of their loved ones. As a new Christian, my immediate concern was that if my beloved parents or my brother and sister died in their sins, they would go to Hell.
