Railway Tatkal Charges to be reduced from 1st october 2009

As announced by Hon’ble Minister for Railways in the Railway Budget 2009-10, the Tatkal charges for reservations have been reduced with effect from 1st October, 2009.   The revised Tatkal charges which will be levied uniformly both in peak and non-periods,  have been fixed as a percentage of fare at the rate of 10% of [...]

Sikhs are Khalistanis, called Varun Gandhi during LS elections

After facing the severe criticism for hate speeches against Muslim, BJP MP Varun Gandhi is once again in soup. In fresh allegations it is said that Varun Gandhi had also spoke against the Sikh community during the Lok Sabha election campaign in Pilibhit. The allegations have been made by the Congress candidate V M Singh [...]

Left parties launch countrywide campaign against UPA

After withdrawing support from the UPA government one week ago, the Left parties on Monday (July 14) launched a countrywide campaign against the ruling government. The left attacked the ruling government for moving ahead with the nuke deal when in minority. During a rally organised in New Delhi against the UPA government, the Left parties [...]

Kashmiris at the receiving end

Kashmiris outside Khashmir arouse suspicion and are often harassed by the police and the Army. A recent instance, in which a student was tortured for wrongly boarding a defence coach, highlights the highhandedness of some Armymen.. AS PART OF my daily routine, this past week I had my dinner, walked on the terrace for few [...]