Kalam’s quotes form basis for web comic
New Delhi: late former President APJ Abdul Kalam’s inspiring and motivational message and minimalistic lifestyle forms the basis for a new art based web comic. A quote by the ‘Missile Man of India’ from his 1999 autobiography Wings of Fire has been animated by Zen Pencils, comic portal by Australia-based freelance artist Gavin Aung Than.
sex determination ads: SC raps search engines
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday asked search engines like Google India, Yahoo India and Microsoft Corporation (I) Pvt ltd to respond to the allegations that they were violating Indian laws and a court order by not blocking advertisements on sex determination of a foetus.
Abhay singh is Pvt secy to agriculture min
New Delhi: IAS officer Abhay Kumar Singh has been appointed as Private Secretary to Agriculture Minister Radha Mohan Singh. Abhay, a 2004 batch IAS officer of Bihar cadre, has been appointed for five years or on co-terminus basis with the Minister’s tenure, an order issued by DoPT said. He is presently working in his cadre State Bihar.
most high courts face shortage of judges
New Delhi: Most of the 24 High Courts of the country are facing an acute shortage of judges with as many as 384 vacancies waiting to be filled up at a time when there is no system to appoint or elevate judges to the higher judiciary. According to the latest data compiled by the law Ministry, as on August 1, the High Courts were facing a shortage of 384 judges as against the approved strength of 1017. Thus, the 24 High Courts are functioning with a working strength of 633 judges.
Call off NSA-level talks with pak: VHP
New Delhi: The VHP on Tuesday sought the calling off of NSA-level talks with Pakistan and warned of a repeat of Kargil-like situation. “Government should cancel the NSA-level talks,” it said.