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#CareerBytes: All you need to know about internships at IITs
The Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) are the country's premier engineering institutes and globally recognized as centers of academic excellence in science and technology.
Nagpur woman delivers own baby as hospital staff sleeps on
In a horrible incident of negligence by officials, a 23-year-old woman had to deliver her own child with no medical assistance at a government hospital on Monday.
#HealthBytes: 5 natural home remedies for great hair growth
Everyone desires long, shiny, and beautiful-looking hair.
Odisha: Man raped minor in front of mother, gets arrested
A man who fled from Odisha after raping a minor and killing her mother has been arrested, state police said on Monday.
6 UPSC rank-holders who cleared CSE despite failures, other challenges
The UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) is one of the most challenging competitive exams.
Kerala: Nipah virus strikes again, infects 23-year-old student
A 23-year-old male student has been infected by the deadly Nipah virus, the health department of Kerala government confirmed on Tuesday.
Retired soldier was declared foreigner on basis of 'fake investigation'
Mohammad Sanaulla, a retired soldier who served in the Indian Army for 30 years, was last week declared a "foreigner".
#CareerBytes: What to do if you couldn't clear UPSC CSE-Prelims?
The UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE), also popularly known as the IAS exam, is one of the toughest competitive exams in the country.
#HealthBytes: Five myths about weight-loss busted!
Trying to lose weight and getting into shape is always a good idea.
BJP MLA assaults woman, then gets 'rakhi' tied by her
Gujarat BJP MLA Balram Thawani, who was earlier caught on camera brutally assaulting and kicking a woman protestor on Sunday, has reportedly apologized to her.
Kerala: Madrassa teacher sexually abused minor boys for 'revenge'
We need to protect our children in a better way. This was proved once again after a 63-year-old madrassa teacher was arrested for sexually abusing minors.
Win for gender equality: Zomato announces 26-weeks paid parental leave
Setting a precedent for gender equality, the restaurant search and food delivery service Zomato introduced paid parental leave for men and women for a period of 26 weeks (roughly six months).
#HealthBytes: 5 ways a woman can improve her libido
A satisfying sex life results in overall emotional, physical, and mental well-being of a couple.
Ajit Doval reappointed as National Security Advisor, given Cabinet rank
On Monday, the Government of India reappointed National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval to the post for five more years, and also gave him a Cabinet rank.
#HealthBytes: 5 tips to get golden-glowing skin this summer season
Everyone desires healthy and beautiful-looking skin.
Here's how you can lock/unlock your Aadhaar number
In a bid to further strengthen the privacy and security of Aadhaar, the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has introduced a new feature that enables users to lock/unlock their Aadhaar number.
IAF aircraft, carrying 13 people, goes missing after take-off
An AN-32 aircraft of the Indian Air Force went missing on Monday after taking off from Jorhat airbase in Assam.
Kathua rape case: Trial is almost complete, verdict expected soon
In January last year, India outraged after an 8-year-old girl was kidnapped, raped, and murdered in Jammu's Kathua.
Robert Vadra gets permission to travel abroad for tumor treatment
Businessman Robert Vadra, who is an accused in a money laundering case, has been allowed to travel abroad.
IIT graduate dupes 15L people with fake Modi laptop scheme
If you recently signed up for a free laptop scheme under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's name, you have been duped.
Rajesh Patil's inspiring journey from bread/vegetable seller to IAS officer
The UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) is one of the most challenging exams and cracking it isn't easy.
Free travel for women in Delhi buses, Metro, announces Kejriwal
In a move which reeks of appeasement, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced that women will not have to pay money in public transport anymore.
Kerala woman appears for UPSC exam with oxygen cylinder
As she appeared for civil services preliminary examination on Sunday, Latheesha Ansari had more deterrents to face than most other candidates.
Jalandhar: Man, accused of raping 11-year-old, beaten to death
In a distressing turn of events, a 39-year-old man was beaten to death in Jalandhar on Sunday afternoon. The man allegedly raped an 11-year-old girl after which the locals lost their cool.
Meet 19-year-old Pranav Bakshi, India's first male model with autism
With oozing confidence, a natural flair for ramp-walk, and amazing sense of fashion, 19-year-old Pranav Bakshi from Delhi is a promising supermodel-to-be.
#CareerBytes: 5 youngest CAs in India
Chartered Accountancy (CA) is highly sought-after, given its esteemed status in the professional realm.
Fake IPS officer and social media star, Abhay Meena, arrested
The Rajasthan Police's Special Operations Group (SOG) has arrested social media sensation Abhay Meena, who had been pretending to be an Indian Police Service (IPS) officer, in Jaipur.
UPSC conducts CSE #Prelims2019: Paper analysis and more details here
Every year, the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) conducts the Civil Services Examination (CSE) for recruitment to various Civil Services like IAS, IPS, IFS, and IRS among others.
#HealthBytes: 5 tips to lose weight without dieting
Dieting is often cited as a great way to get in shape. But, not everyone is a dietician, and people often end up making many mistakes when on diet.
NTA to conduct entrance examinations for admissions to DU courses
The National Testing Agency (NTA) will be conducting the entrance exams for over 180 undergraduate and postgraduate courses of the Delhi University.
Gujarat: Train hawker, who mocks politicians, arrested
If you have been active on social media, you must have come across a video featuring a train hawker.
#CareerBytes: Top engineering colleges that accept JEE Main score
The Joint Entrance Examination (JEE), comprising Main and Advanced exams, is the most difficult engineering entrance exam through which students are admitted to top technical institutes in the country.
NRC row: Was retired soldier declared 'foreigner' due to mix-up?
A few days ago, a retired soldier was declared a 'foreigner' by the Foreigners' Tribunal (FT). The peculiar case sparked a debate on fairness in the NRC process.
Meet the five youngest IAS officers in the country
The Civil Services Examination (CSE) conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is one of the most challenging competitive exams in the country.
This Kolkata college allows students to pick 'Humanity' as religion
College applications often involve a whole lot of anxiety, filling up a bunch of boring (albeit, mandatory) forms, and more anxiety. It's a ritual!
Now, banks can use Aadhaar for KYC verification: Details here
Banks are now allowed to use Aadhaar as proof for Know Your Customer (KYC) verification, upon getting consent from the customer, according to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
#HealthBytes: Top 5 Keto diet food items for vegetarians
You have probably already heard of the Ketogenic diet, one of the hottest diet buzzwords.
Heatwave scorches Delhi-NCR, other North Indian states; red alert issued
As severe heatwave continues to scorch North India, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for the National Capital Region (NCR) and neighboring states.
ISRO, IAF to train vyomnauts for India's first-ever manned space-mission
The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) plans to launch three Indian 'vyomnauts' into an Earth-bound orbit as part of the country's first-ever manned space mission.
Want confirmed train ticket? This Indian Railways' scheme can help
The Indian Railways offers 'Vikalp' scheme for waitlisted passengers to get confirmed berth in an alternate train, running within 72 hours of the scheduled departure of the original train.