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14 May 2019

India

Monsoon to hit Kerala coast on 4 June: Details here

India's private weather forecasting agency Skymet on Tuesday predicted that the Southwest Monsoon this year is likely to hit the Southern Kerala coast on 4 June, making a timely onset.

14 May 2019

India

Shocked by student's suicide over failure, IAS-officer shares own marks

The Chhattisgarh state board exam results were declared recently following which an 18-year-old student from Raigarh committed suicide for failing in board exams for the second time.

14 May 2019

Gujarat

This 27-year-old had his wedding without a bride. Here's why

A perfect wedding day is a dream for most. Everything, right from the outfit, to the venue and makeup, is considered while planning.

CBSE: Deadline to apply for marks verification is today

Central Board of Secondary Education declared the results for Class X and Class XII on May 6 and May 2 respectively.

14 May 2019

Delhi Police

Businessman stabbed to death for protesting vulgar remarks against daughter

Taking action against the harassers of her daughter proved costly to a 52-year-old businessman in New Delhi.

14 May 2019

India

Five IAS officers who made India better with their initiatives

The Indian Administrative Service (IAS) is the most prestigious and sought-after Civil Service of the country.

14 May 2019

West Bengal

BJP worker, who shared meme on Mamata Banerjee, gets bail

On Tuesday, the Supreme Court granted bail to BJP worker Priyanka Sharma, who was arrested for sharing a meme on West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.

14 May 2019

Faridabad

Polling-agent, arrested for influencing voters, asked woman to 'pick' lotus

On Sunday, a polling agent was arrested in Faridabad for trying to influence at least three female voters inside the booth. Had it not been for a video, which went viral, the man might have remained scot-free.

14 May 2019

India

#HealthBytes: 5 Indian foods to help you lose weight

Weight loss isn't about sacrificing meals or fasting. In fact, these practices might turn out to be health-defying.

13 May 2019

Faridabad

2019 elections: Polling agent arrested for influencing voters in Faridabad

In an incident which casts doubts on the fairness of elections, a man was arrested for trying to influence voters in Faridabad.

13 May 2019

India

Engineering aspirants not so interested in IITs anymore? Here's why

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) has long been a reputed institution among young aspirants (and their parents, too). Out of India's top 10 engineering colleges, 8 are IITs.

13 May 2019

Mehbooba Mufti

Kashmir: Local rapes three-year-old during iftar, people protest on streets

Once again, humanity has hit a new low. This time, in Kashmir.

13 May 2019

Rajasthan

Rajasthan: Assaulted by in-laws, woman walks naked to file complaint

A disturbing incident, which shows women are treated as second class citizens, was reported from Rajasthan's Churu.

13 May 2019

Chhattisgarh

Five popular IAS officers who later turned into politicians

The Indian Administrative Service (IAS) is the most prestigious and sought-after Civil Service of the country.

13 May 2019

Yogi Adityanath

Sold by father, gang-raped, ignored by cops, woman burns self

A woman, hailing from Uttar Pradesh's Hapur is fighting for her life after she set herself on fire.

13 May 2019

India

26-year-old girl, arrested for sharing Mamata Banerjee's meme, moves SC

When governments fail citizens, they turn towards the courts. And Priyanka Sharma is following the same path.

12 May 2019

India

#HealthBytes: Top 5 food-items that can help you quit smoking

One of the worst addictions humankind suffers from, smoking is awfully bad for your mental and physical well-being. It can lead to life-threatening respiratory issues, cause strokes, and even dreadful cancers.

12 May 2019

India

Indians are increasingly searching for online dating, more than matrimony

Google recently released its "Year in Search - India: Insights for Brands" report, giving a glimpse of Indian internet consumption.

12 May 2019

India

Inspiring stories of 5 IITians that prove nothing is impossible

The Joint Entrance Examination (JEE), comprising Main and Advanced exams, is the gateway to admission to the prestigious Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs).

12 May 2019

Aadhaar Card

Not using your Aadhaar card? It might get deactivated

With so many government welfare schemes linked with Aadhaar, it is one of the most important documents you will ever hold.

5 IAS officers turned entrepreneurs to know about

The Indian Administrative Service (IAS) has always been one of the most highly coveted civil services in the country.

12 May 2019

India

#HealthBytes: 5 home remedies to get rid of skin pores

Skin pores are basically open pits on your face, caused due to factors like aging, stress, sun exposure, excess oil, or genetic reasons.

12 May 2019

India

#CareerBytes: Five mobile apps to prepare for AIIMS MBBS entrance

The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) is the dream destination for medical aspirants in the country. AIIMS MBBS Entrance Exam is the gateway to admission to AIIMS campuses across India.

11 May 2019

India

CBSE Class X, XII marksheets now available on DigiLocker

Central Board of Secondary Education has now made certificates of Classes X and XII available on DigiLocker for students to download.

11 May 2019

India

#CareerBytes: Top 5 colleges for BCom (Hons.) under Delhi University

Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) is one of the most popular undergraduate courses among commerce stream students in the country.

11 May 2019

India

Five tips to grow thick beard, faster and better

Growing a long and thick beard could be challenging.

11 May 2019

India

Boy, born with no hands, clears Class X with 72%

Like every year, this year too we read several stories of fighters who have cleared their boards, despite facing much difficulty.

11 May 2019

India

IPS officer, who cracked Nirbhaya gang-rape case, gets leadership award

On 17 December 2012, India woke up to a horrific crime, one which hung humanity's head in shame. A 23-year-old physiotherapy student was brutally gang-raped on a moving bus in Delhi.

11 May 2019

India

Inspiring stories of 5 differently-abled people who cracked UPSC CSE

The Civil Services Examination (CSE) conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is one of the most challenging competitive exams.

11 May 2019

Odisha

Cyclone Fani: Living without electricity, residents protest on streets

On May 3, Cyclone Fani made landfall in Odisha and left a trail of destruction. As the coastal state is struggling to pick up its pieces, residents are losing cool, and naturally so.

11 May 2019

India

IITians who quit high-paying jobs to work in social sector

The Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) are the country's premier engineering institutes and most people join IITs with a dream of landing jobs with fat pay packages at top companies.

11 May 2019

India

#HealthBytes: Top 5 food-items that can help you quit smoking

One of the worst addictions humankind suffers from, smoking is awfully bad for your mental and physical well-being. It can lead to life-threatening respiratory issues, cause strokes, and even dreadful cancers.

New IRCTC rule: Change boarding station 4 hours before departure

Have a confirmed train ticket but want to change your boarding point? Now you can!

10 May 2019

India

IAF jets force aircraft from Pakistan to land in Jaipur

The Indian Air Force's Sukhoi fighter jets on Friday intercepted an Antonov An-12 heavy cargo plane coming from the Pakistani airspace, trespassing into the Indian territory.

10 May 2019

JEE

Class X topper, an app developer, wishes to join IIT

After the Central Board of Secondary Education declared the Class X results on Monday, 25 students, who scored 498 marks out of 500, were placed at the second rank all over the country.

10 May 2019

India

#CareerBytes: Decoding the CA exam pattern changes made by ICAI

In India, Chartered Accountancy (CA) is one of the most sought-after and toughest professional courses. The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) provides the three-level CA program, comprising Foundation, Intermediate, and Final courses.

10 May 2019

Narendra Modi

Father of Pulwama martyr wants development, not politicization of forces

The entire country mourned martyrdom of 40 CRPF soldiers this year. On February 14, the soldiers became victims of the worst ever terror attack to hit Kashmir in decades.

10 May 2019

Ahmedabad

Ahmedabad shocker: Minor raped his 14-year-old classmate, got her pregnant

In a shocking incident which casts doubts on how we are raising our kids, a minor in Ahmedabad was booked for raping his classmate.

10 May 2019

India

#CareerBytes: IAS officers and some of their lesser-known perks, privileges

The Indian Administrative Service (IAS) is the most prestigious and sought-after Civil Service of the country.

CBSE Class X results: Verification, re-evaluation and other details

Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), in a circular released on Tuesday, has laid out the details for the verification of marks, re-evaluation of evaluated answer books, and obtaining the photocopy of answer books for Class X students.