World Tuberculosis (TB) Day is on 24 March in Year of the Lung (2010)

The World TB Day is just a week ahead of us. This year 2010 is the year of the lung. In the lead up to the World TB Day, CNS is reproducing an exclusive article written in December 2009 (Cancun, Mexico) where 2010 was announced as year of the Lung. Read more

'Meena' Radio programme launched in UP

As the world stood poised to celebrate the hundredth year of the International Women’s Day, the children of  Uttar Pradesh received a much awaited gift:  The  launch of the Meena Radio programme in the state. This launch made UP the first state in the world to receive a radio incarnation of the much loved character of  Meena. Read more

33% women quota vital for a more balanced society

By giving 33 per cent quota to women in the Parliament and state assemblies a  ground will be laid down for a more balanced society. When decision making power will be entrusted to women they will use it to better the lot of women and children which will in turn improve society. Read more

Jabalpur High Court declines interim relief to MP state government

A Division Bench of Justice R.C. Lahoti and Justice Sanjay Yadav of the Jabalpur High Court today, passed an Order declining to grant interim relief to the Government of Madhya Pradesh (GoMP) on an application filed by it, seeking modification of the Order of the High Court dated 12-11-2009 in the public interest writ petition filed by Narmada Bachao Andolan on crores of rupees corruption in the rehabilitation of the Sardar Sarovar Project affected families. By the Order of 12-11-2009, the Court had directed that all requisitions and funds for the Justice Jha Commission of Inquiry shall be placed with the Registrar General of the High Court and all grants by the State will also be routed through him. Read more

"Piles To Smiles" book released at 3rd LCS Convocation

“Piles To Smiles” book was released at the 3rd Convocation of Lucknow College of Surgeons (LCS) by Prof (Dr) Saroj Chooramani Gopal, Vice Chancellor of Chhatrapati Shahuji Maharaj Medical University (CSMMU – upgraded King George’s Medical College – KGMC). Dr Dinesh Sharma, Mayor of Lucknow was the Chief Guest. Read more

A pat on woman's back on International Women's Day (8 March)

Exclusive on International Women's Day
International Women's Day is the story of ordinary women as makers of history; it is rooted in the centuries-old struggle of women to participate in society on an equal footing with men. It is a day to look back on past struggles and accomplishments, and more importantly, to look ahead at the untapped potential and opportunities that await future generations of women. It is a day to be proud of our achievements and to take stock of our failings; to feel the tingling sensation of being part of a period of renaissance, of struggle whose ultimate aim is “Equal rights, equal opportunities: Progress for all.” Read more

Till death do us part!

Special on International Women's Day
When Manu (an ancient Indian sage) wrote the Manu Smriti (religious book on Hinduism) in the post Vedic era defining the code of conduct for the Bharatiya Nari (Ideal Indian Woman) little did he realize that Indian women would literally take their role as laid down by him very seriously and that too spanning centuries. Fast forward to the 21st century and meet Priti Saini, who has lived through a nightmare for past three years and all thanks to her better half. But yet she today is living up to the image of a dutiful wife! Read more