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20 Jun 2019
India#HealthBytes: Top five benefits of using a charcoal face mask
You have been trying to get that perfect facial skin, free from dirt, oil, and acne, but haven't quite hit the right track? We feel you.
20 Jun 2019
IndiaFrom 2020, Combined Geo-Scientist and Geologist Examination to undergo changes
From 2020, the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) will be implementing the new changes that were announced earlier for the Combined Geo-Scientist and Geologist Examination (CGGE).
20 Jun 2019
IndiaRailways: How to book an entire train or train coach
In a bid to facilitate bulk bookings, the Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) offers the facility of booking an entire train or train coach to its passengers.
20 Jun 2019
Supreme Court Of IndiaGujarat: Ex-IPS officer Sanjiv Bhatt sentenced to life imprisonment
A Jamnagar court on Thursday sentenced ex-IPS officer Sanjiv Bhatt to life imprisonment in connection to a custodial death case, which took place some 30 years ago.
20 Jun 2019
X4-day-old girl dies after being shifted around hospital for hours
A four-days-old kid breathed her last on Wednesday after she was shunted between two wings of a government hospital, without treatment.
20 Jun 2019
Reserve Bank Of India (RBI)Tezpur University researchers have a solution for fake currency: nano-ink!
Counterfeiting or fake currency is a problem that authorities across the globe have struggled to constrain. Miscreants are often drawn to counterfeiting as it's a real money-making (illicit) business, and it's hard to trace once the currency is in circulation.
20 Jun 2019
BiharBihar: Encephalitis kills 128 children. Is anyone paying attention?
Bihar is reeling under a major health crisis, and with every passing day, things are only getting worse.
20 Jun 2019
India#HealthBytes: Five food items to avoid in summers
The summer has hit the top gear!
19 Jun 2019
India#HealthBytes: Five ways to deal with sexual incompatibility
Firstly, it is important to understand that sexual incompatibility is okay, even in long-term relationships and marriages.
19 Jun 2019
IndiaHow IIT Gandhinagar became India's first 'Eat Right Campus'
To encourage high standards of food quality, hygiene, and safety in educational institutions, Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) last year launched "Eat Right" awards.
19 Jun 2019
IndiaBengaluru techie jailed after one-night stand with Tinder date
Online dating culture is a tricky mess. While you may come across fake profiles and sex offenders galore, minding the fine line between serious and casual is usually the hardest.
19 Jun 2019
India#CareerBytes: Telegram Channels for Chartered Accountancy (CA) exam preparation
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.
19 Jun 2019
MumbaiShiv Sena wants action against 'illegal' lingerie mannequins. But why?
Turning a blind eye to several problems crippling Mumbai, Shiv Sena has directed its attention towards a peculiar issue- "illegal" mannequins which display women's lingerie.
19 Jun 2019
Tamil NaduHostels shut, offices struggling: Water crisis cripples life in Chennai
In the wake of delayed monsoons and grueling heat, a severe water crisis has plagued Chennai. All four reservoirs that supply the city with water- including the Chembarambakkam lake, Chennai's largest source of drinking water- have turned dry.
19 Jun 2019
Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)CBSE releases admit cards for compartment exams: Details here
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released the admit cards for the compartment examinations for Classes 10 and 12.
19 Jun 2019
India#HealthBytes: 8 diet tips to cut belly fat
The most stubborn of all fats is the fat that accumulates on your tummy.
19 Jun 2019
UberKolkata: Former Miss India Universe narrates how she was harassed
You can live in one of the poshest localities of a city, but that doesn't guarantee your safety. And if you think the police will help you, you could be mistaken.
19 Jun 2019
PulwamaJaish-e-Mohammed terrorist, whose car was used for Pulwama attack, killed
In what qualifies as a big success for security forces, Jaish-e-Mohammed's Sajad Maqbool Bhat, whose car was used for the deadly Pulwama attack, was killed in a gunfight on Tuesday. Along with Bhat, his recruiter Tauseef Bhat was also killed.
19 Jun 2019
Uttar Pradesh#NewsBytesExclusive: JEE AIR-2 Himanshu Singh on preparation, challenges, and more!
The results of the 2019 Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Advanced, conducted by IIT-Roorkee, were declared earlier on June 14.
19 Jun 2019
India#HealthBytes: Six summer fruits to include in your diet
The summer has hit the top gear.
18 Jun 2019
IndiaSchool/college failures, dropouts who later became IAS and IPS officers
The Civil Services Examination (CSE) conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) every year is one of the most challenging exams.
18 Jun 2019
IndiaJ&K: Terrorists lob grenade at Pulwama police station; 3 critical
At least 10 people have been injured in a grenade attack by terrorists on a police station in Jammu & Kashmir's Pulwama.
18 Jun 2019
India#HealthBytes: Frequently asked questions about Sexual health answered
Despite being a completely natural and biological part of our lives, talk around sex is usually ignored.
18 Jun 2019
Narendra ModiCrackdown on corruption: Narendra Modi fires 15 senior customs officers
Days after the Centre forcibly retired 12 senior Income Tax officials, it did the same with 15 other senior customs officials.
18 Jun 2019
India#HealthBytes: Five natural ways to get gorgeous skin
Everyone wants clear, glowing, and beautiful-looking skin.
18 Jun 2019
Ayodhya2005 Ayodhya terror attack: Four terrorists get life imprisonment
A special court in Prayagraj announced its verdict in the 2005 Ayodhya terror attack case, sentencing four accused to life imprisonment on Tuesday. One other accused has been acquitted by the court.
18 Jun 2019
Yogi AdityanathSinger Hard Kaur blames RSS for Pulwama, calls Yogi rapist
Rarely do Bollywood stars speak on politics. They choose silence to avoid running into controversies.
18 Jun 2019
India#CareerBytes: What options do PCM students have other than engineering?
In India, most science students who have completed Class 12 with PCM (Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics) opt for engineering.
18 Jun 2019
Sania MirzaSania Mirza-Veena Malik get into ugly Twitter spat: Details here
Pakistani actress Veena Malik and Indian tennis ace Sania Mirza engaged in a war of words on Twitter yesterday, with each raising questions about the other's parenting.
18 Jun 2019
Bihar"How many wickets?": Bihar Health Minister at meeting on encephalitis
The fierce outbreak of Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES) in Bihar has left many worried, but apparently, state Health Minister Mangal Pandey couldn't be less bothered.
18 Jun 2019
KeralaKerala: Woman misdiagnosed with cancer, still hasn't "recovered" from chemotherapy
A Kerala woman was diagnosed with cancer, she went through chemotherapy, but found out later that she didn't have the deadly disease.
18 Jun 2019
India#CareerBytes: 5 best private engineering colleges in the country
In India, engineering is the most preferred professional course among students after Class 12 because of the vast prospects it offers.
18 Jun 2019
IndiaMicrosoft launches AI labs to train 1.5 lakh Indian students
In a bid to build a future-ready workforce, Microsoft has announced the launch of 10 AI digital labs in India.
18 Jun 2019
India#CareerBytes: About IFS Officers and the salary, perks they enjoy
The Indian Foreign Service (IFS) is one of the most coveted Civil Services in India just like other premier ones like Indian Administrative Service (IAS) and Indian Police Service (IPS).
17 Jun 2019
BiharSchools shut in Bihar as death-toll crosses 100 amid heatwave
As Bihar continues to reel under rising mercury, all government and government-aided schools in the state have been ordered to remain shut till June 22.
17 Jun 2019
India#HealthBytes: Five ways in which sex improves your health
A healthy and satisfying sex life is crucial for a couple's overall physical, mental and emotional well-being.
17 Jun 2019
IndiaHCL launches 'Tech Bee' program to hire Class-XII students
India's homegrown IT giant HCL Technologies recently announced that it would soon launch an early career program under which, it would train and hire Class-XII (intermediate) students.
17 Jun 2019
IndiaFive IAS officers who are anti-corruption crusaders in the country
The Indian Administrative Service (IAS) is the most prestigious and sought-after Civil Service of the country.
17 Jun 2019
West BengalDoctors meet Mamata Banerjee, call off strike after seven days
Doctors in West Bengal, who had been protesting against violence since last week, called off their strike on Monday after meeting Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.
