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08 Jul 2019

India

Five common myths about eating meat, busted!

There is a lot of talk around meat eating.

08 Jul 2019

India

IAF to finalize Rs. 1.5L crore 'Make in India' projects

The Indian Air Force is now inching towards finalizing two long-pending 'Make in India' projects under which, it will acquire 170 aircraft.

08 Jul 2019

Lifestyle

Five weird (but handy) gifts for your dog

Your dog deserves only the best.

08 Jul 2019

Vikram

Chandrayaan-2: First look at ISRO's Moon orbiter, lander, rover

On July 15, the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) will launch Chandrayaan-2, our country's second-ever mission to the Moon.

08 Jul 2019

India

Yamuna Expressway accident: Delhi-bound bus falls into canal; 29 killed

At least 29 people have been killed and 17 injured when a Delhi-bound double-decker bus in which they were traveling in fell into a canal on the Yamuna Expressway near on Monday morning.

08 Jul 2019

India

Five of the youngest toppers of AIIMS MBBS entrance exam

The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) is the dream destination for medical aspirants in the country.

08 Jul 2019

India

Stories of five IAS officers who turned into entrepreneurs

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

07 Jul 2019

India

#HealthBytes: Five simple ways to use broccoli in your dishes

A popular green veggie, Broccoli is a powerhouse of nutrients and offers various health benefits.

07 Jul 2019

Tamil Nadu

Honor killing: Father confesses to hacking inter-caste couple to death

In the wee hours on Thursday, a pregnant woman and her husband were hacked to death in their home in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu. The police had earlier suspected 'honor killing' to be the motive since the couple had an inter-caste marriage and arrested the woman's father.

07 Jul 2019

India

Australian professors find JEE-Advanced 'intimidating'; point out flaws

The coveted Joint Entrance Examination (Advanced) is said to be the toughest competitive exam to crack in India. Each year, lakhs of students appear for the JEE, yet only a few thousand manage to clear the exam.

07 Jul 2019

India

#HealthBytes: What happens when you stop having sex

A satisfying sex life results in overall emotional, physical, and mental well-being of couples.

07 Jul 2019

Jaipur

Jaipur rape accused, a psychopath with history of crime, arrested

Five days after the alleged rape of a seven-year-old girl in Jaipur shook the city, Rajasthan Police have arrested the accused, who has a history of sexual crimes. The accused was arrested from Kota.

07 Jul 2019

India

Health Bytes: Five common myths about eggs, cracked!

Nutritious and convenient, eggs are one of the most commonly consumed foods across the world. And for good reason!

07 Jul 2019

India

Here's what you should and shouldn't eat during pregnancy

Pregnancy is a profound life experience for a woman, physiologically, as well as psychologically. Thus, staying healthy should be the top priority for any mother-to-be out there.

07 Jul 2019

West Bengal

Outraged by affair, parents kill teenager, dump body in Ganga

A married couple was arrested on Saturday for allegedly killing their 16-year-old daughter and dumping her body in the river Ganga in Malda district of West Bengal, the police said.

07 Jul 2019

India

5 Chartered Accountants (CAs) who later became IAS officers

In our country, Chartered Accountancy (CA) is among the most prestigious and toughest professional courses.

06 Jul 2019

India

Encephalitis alert in Assam; 50 deaths reported so far

The government of Assam, where Japanese Encephalitis has claimed 50 lives since April, has canceled the leaves of all government doctors and health department employees until September-end to deal with the disease outbreak in the state.

06 Jul 2019

Mahatma Gandhi

In UP, 82-year-old stopped from boarding train over 'Gandhian' dhoti

In a shocking incident, an 82-year-old man was asked to deboard the Shatabdi Express, despite possessing a reserved ticket due to his attire.

06 Jul 2019

Health & Wellness

#HealthBytes: Five things you should do right after sex

A healthy and satisfying sex life is crucial for a couple's overall mental, physical, and emotional well-being.

06 Jul 2019

India

This IAS officer scored over 104% in UC Berkeley course

In a rare feat, IAS officer Manish Ranjan of Jharkhand scored more than 100% in a course at the prestigious University of California, Berkeley.

06 Jul 2019

Narendra Modi

Agra: BJP MP's security beat toll staff; shots fired

Days after PM Modi called violent behavior by members of the BJP "unacceptable" following Indore MLA Akash Vijayvargiya's assault on a civic official, reports of party MP Ram Shankar Katheria's security personnel thrashing toll plaza employees in Agra have emerged. The incident was captured on video.

06 Jul 2019

Monsoon

Health Bytes: Six must-have foods during the monsoon season

Although the monsoon season is sure to offer some much-needed relief from the scorching summer heat, it could still be a tricky time for your health.

06 Jul 2019

Assam

Assam: Mob lynched Muslim quack to death for raping minor

On Thursday, a mob in Assam's Sitoi Adong village lynched a Muslim quack to death, after he was accused of rape by two women, including a minor.

06 Jul 2019

Dwarka

Six-year-old undergoes surgery after brutal rape in Dwarka; accused arrested

A 24-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly raping a six-year-old girl in Dwarka Sector 23, Delhi, the police said on Friday.

06 Jul 2019

India

Five famous alumni of IIT Kanpur you should know about

The Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) are the country's premier engineering institutes that are recognized as centers of academic excellence in science and technology.

06 Jul 2019

India

Five reasons to go for morning walks (daily)

What if we told you that walking thirty minutes every morning can significantly reduce your risk of developing most lifestyle-induced diseases?

06 Jul 2019

Haryana

Uttar Pradesh: Three men booked for raping dog. RIP humanity!

In a disturbing incident which shows humanity has gone off the rails, three drunk men allegedly kidnapped and raped a dog in Uttar Pradesh's Hathras district.

06 Jul 2019

Amul

Virat Kohli's 87-year-old "passionate fan" bags PepsiCo ad campaign

Earlier this week, an 87-year-old caught everyone's attention.

05 Jul 2019

Exams

#CareerBytes: Tips for students to start CA preparation in Class-11

In India, Chartered Accountancy (CA) is among the toughest yet most sought-after professions.

05 Jul 2019

India

Rajiv Gandhi assassination case: Convict Nalini Sriharan granted one-month parole

The Madras High Court on Friday granted a one-month ordinary leave to Nalini Sriharan, one of the seven convicts in former PM Rajiv Gandhi's assassination case, to make arrangements for the wedding of her daughter who lives in London.

05 Jul 2019

Health & Wellness

#HealthBytes: Five things you probably shouldn't do right before sex

A healthy and satisfying sex life is crucial for the couple's overall mental, physical and emotional well-being.

05 Jul 2019

India

Who's Lord Basaveshwara, quoted by Nirmala Sitharaman in Budget speech

As she presented her maiden Union Budget on Friday, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman drew upon wisdom from India's past, quoting Swami Vivekananda, Mahatma Gandhi and even the ancient philosopher Chanakya.

05 Jul 2019

India

Common skin issues in monsoon, and their cure

Although the monsoon season is sure to offer some much-needed relief from the scorching summer heat, it could still be a tricky time for your health.

05 Jul 2019

Jaipur

Jaipur: Internet remains suspended after violence over rape of 7-year-old

The rape of a seven-year-old in Jaipur, Rajasthan, has left the walled city shook, triggering violence and urging authorities to even suspend internet services in some regions.

05 Jul 2019

India

#HealthBytes: 8 ways to make your hair grow faster

Everyone desires long, shiny, and strong hair.

05 Jul 2019

India

These IITians quit lucrative jobs to pursue their dreams, passions

The Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) are the country's premier engineering institutes reputed for producing graduates of outstanding caliber who often land jobs at the top global companies.

05 Jul 2019

Shiv Sena

Maharashtra minister 'blames' crabs for dam breach which killed 18

Earlier this week, a dam named Tiware got breached in Ratnagiri district of Maharashtra, killing 18 people. The fact that the dam was built just 14 years back, highlights the shoddy work of authorities.

04 Jul 2019

Kerala

This IAS officer was raised in orphanage; became Kollam Collector

On Monday, IAS B. Abdul Nasar assumed office as the Kollam District Collector. Nasar had dreamt of this day for decades, even as he worked odd jobs as a child living in orphanages.

04 Jul 2019

Maharashtra

Congress MLA throws mud on engineer; taken into police custody

Almost a week after BJP MLA Akash Vijayvargiya assaulted an Indore Municipal Corporation (IMC) official with a cricket bat, a Congress MLA, Nitesh Rane, was captured on camera literally mudslinging a National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) engineer on Thursday.

04 Jul 2019

India

#HealthBytes: Five simple exercises to boost sexual health

Even if enhancing your sexual prowess wasn't the reason you joined gym for, in the first place, be assured that exercising can help empower your sexual well-being.