European Commission quits, EU in crisis
The European Commission (EC) resigned en masse over chronic corruption on Tuesday, plunging the European Union into crisis just days ahead of a crucial summit on budget reforms.

'Annual' fire rages in Bihar sanctuary, officials look on
An 'annual feature' is on again in the hills of Dalma elephant sanctuary. Fire is raging in, and consuming, large parts of the forest, almost 15 km between Dalma and Bhilai Pahari. But the forest officials are not bothered for, according to them, this destruction happens year after year.

Back from Kuwait with Rs 500 and bad memories
Thanks to the Indian Women's League which funded their tickets, they are back home after more then a year. These women, who had left for Kuwait in search of employment after paying hefty amounts to the agents, were in for a rude shock once they set their foot their.

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