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'Alexa, bark': UP teen's quick act saves herself, toddler from monkey attack

A 13-year-old girl in Uttar Pradesh's Basti asked Alexa to bark, hoping the dog's voice will scare away the monkey and luckily it worked.

Monkey entered the house searching for food creating an atmosphere of panic. (Representative Image/Pexels)
Updated on Apr 06, 2024 12:43 AM IST
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‘Incredible courage’: 10-yr-old boy who saved 3 friends gets 1 lakh from CM

Leader of Opposition Yuri Alemao moved a congratulatory motion in the Goa assembly showering praises on the 10-year-old for his brave act and presence of mind

Goa chief minister Pramod Sawant poses for a photograph with Ankurkumar Sanjay Prasad and his family (Twitter/DrPramodPSawant)
Updated on Mar 31, 2023 09:40 PM IST

Man in MP shoos away tigress with trick taught by elders, saves wife and brother too

The man started making noises that he had learnt as a child from his elders on how to shoo away wild animals before the tigress moved away.

The tigress attacked the three persons inside the Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve.(Representative Photo/AP)
Published on Aug 05, 2020 10:52 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Bhopal | ByHT Correspondent | Edited by Sabir Hussain

Random forays: Our world needs true leaders today

Why is humanity unable to produce inspirational and impactful leaders in this era of widespread knowledge and high learning?

Leaders like Nelson Mandela and even Barack Obama would perhaps have at least been able to inspire some of the populace to think rightly in order for individuals to give off their best for the larger good.(BLOOMBERG NEWS)
Updated on Aug 01, 2020 10:48 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Chandigarh | ByVivek Atray

Role models for road safety

These stories, as told by citizens, demonstrate why it’s important to lead by example in matters of road safety.

Through its ‘Be a Road Hero campaign’, Hero MotoCorp is encouraging what constitutes right road behaviour.(iStock)
Updated on Jan 06, 2020 02:17 PM IST
ByBy HT Brand Studio

Thief sets down gun to collect loot, woman grabs it and stops robbery

Shared on Paducah Police Department Kentucky’s Facebook page, the video shows an armed robber entering the hotel.

The woman’s quick-thinking saved the day.(Facebook/Paducah Police Department Kentucky)
Updated on Oct 16, 2019 01:37 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByTrisha Sengupta

Man booked for molesting minor in Shimlapuri

The girl told her father that the accused had lured her into his house and then molested her after removing her clothes

HT Image
Updated on Oct 01, 2019 10:55 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Chandigarh | ByHT Correspondent

Didn’t panic, says Class 10 girl student rescued from burning Surat building

According to Urmi, the classes are run at the fine arts institute, where aspiring architects and fine arts students undergo coaching for competitive exams like NATA.

The child, who was seen falling off from the building in a horrifying video, is the child of an assistant teacher that Urmi identified as Grishma Madam.(PTI FILE)
Updated on May 25, 2019 09:50 AM IST
Indo Asian News Service | ByIndo Asian News Service

Puneri Paltan ropes in Anup Kumar as head coach for Season 7

Kumar had an illustrious career as a player. His international debut was in 2006 at the South Asian Games where the men’s kabaddi team won gold. He captained the team to win gold at the 2010 and 2014 Asian Games. He also carries the honour of lifting the 2016 Kabaddi World Cup trophy .

Anup Kumar, head coach, Puneri Paltan(HT PHOTO)
Updated on Apr 08, 2019 07:03 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Pune | By

How locals sensed danger, ran to safety minutes before Karol Bagh building collapse

The timing of the mishap in the early hours of the morning, preceded by warning signs, and the presence of mind displayed by local residents averted a tragedy. A woman, who fell while fleeing an adjacent building, suffered minor injuries — the only reported so far in the incident.

On a usual working day, the four-storey Karol Bagh building that collapsed on Wednesday would be occupied by about a 100 workers and visitors.(Sanchit Khanna/HT Photo)
Published on Feb 28, 2019 07:20 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByShiv Sunny

Don’t leave your crease when MS Dhoni is behind: ICC’s Tweet wins hearts

MS Dhoni’s presence of mind in the 5th ODI against New Zealand has amazed Twitter, all over again.

India's MS Dhoni, right, runs out New Zealand's James Neesham during their fifth one day international at Westpac Stadium in Wellington, New Zealand, Sunday, Feb. 3, 2019(AP)
Updated on Feb 04, 2019 09:24 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By

Pro Kabaddi 2018: Bengaluru Bulls edge out Patna Pirates in last minute thriller

Pawan Sehrawat made a huge difference with his presence of mind, athleticism and quick raids to rack up 14 raid points. Kashiling Adake helped him by getting crucial raid and tackle points to cause difficulties to a struggling Patna Pirates.

Bengaluru Bulls leap frog Patna Pirates in the Zone B table.(Pro Kabaddi)
Updated on Oct 31, 2018 10:47 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By

Woman uses bamboo ladder, saves 20 workers trapped in factory fire in Delhi

The 58-year-old, Jyoti Verma, used a small bamboo ladder as a makeshift overbridge between the factory and the terrace of the two-storey building where she lives. Her timely action helped evacuate at least 20 workers trapped in Sultanpuri’s shoe factory.

Delhi Fire Service personnel inspect the building of Raja Park factory where a major fire broke out around 6.35 am, in Sultanpuri, New Delhi on Monday.(PTI Photo)
Updated on Apr 10, 2018 11:21 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By
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