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22 Mar 2019
IndiaBareilly man sets up 'PadBank,' distributes sanitary napkins for free
Despite being a completely natural biological process, menstruation is often brushed off as a taboo topic in the Indian society, particularly among the uneducated rural masses.
21 Mar 2019
IndiaInspiring stories of 5 UPSC rank-holders who beat all odds
The Civil Services Examination (CSE) conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) every year is one of the most popular and challenging competitive exams.
21 Mar 2019
IndiaHoli 2019: 6 handy tips to take off colors naturally
It's Holi! The long-awaited festival-of-colors has finally knocked our doors.
21 Mar 2019
LondonNirav Modi planned plastic surgery to evade arrest: Report
Fugitive diamantaire Nirav Modi, the prime accused in the Rs. 13,000 crore Punjab National Bank fraud, tried different routes to evade arrest, reports TOI.
21 Mar 2019
HaryanaGurugram: Doctor allegedly rapes nurse, forces her to undergo abortions
In a shocking incident, a 25-year-old doctor in Gurugram was booked by police on Wednesday for allegedly raping and forcing a 23-year-old nurse to undergo abortions.
21 Mar 2019
Pakistan NewsJ&K: 24-year-old rifleman martyred after Pakistan violates ceasefire in Rajouri
An army soldier was martyred on Thursday after Pakistani troops violated ceasefire along the Line of Control in Rajouri district of Jammu & Kashmir.
21 Mar 2019
India#CareerBytes: 5 YouTube Channels for cracking AIIMS entrance exam
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 different AIIMS campuses across India.
21 Mar 2019
Health & Wellness#HealthBytes: 5 natural home remedies for long, dandruff-free hair
Dandruff is problematic, frustrating, but unfortunately, pretty common. Roughly half the world population is affected by it.
21 Mar 2019
DNATailor, who lost parents in Samjhauta blast, unhappy with verdict
On Wednesday, an NIA court in Haryana's Panchkula acquitted all four accused, including Swami Aseemanand, in the 2007 Samjhauta Express blast, a verdict which made a tailor in Uttar Pradesh unhappy.
21 Mar 2019
India#CareerBytes: Comparison between Unacademy and BYJU's for UPSC preparation
The UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE), also known as the IAS exam, is one of the most popular and challenging competitive exams but with the right preparation, one can crack the exam.
21 Mar 2019
Lok SabhaHow to get Voter-ID card ahead of Lok Sabha elections
With the 2019 Lok Sabha elections just two months to go, it's time to gear up.
21 Mar 2019
Narendra ModiAfter Nirav Modi's bail rejection, PM says "Chowkidar is alert"
Fugitive businessman Nirav Modi, who is the prime accused in the Rs. 13,000 crore PNB fraud, was denied bail by a UK court on Wednesday. He will stay in prison till March 29.
20 Mar 2019
Gujarat2002 Godhra incident: Yakub Pataliya sentenced to life imprisonment
On Wednesday, a special SIT court in Gujarat sentenced Yakub Pataliya to life imprisonment in the 2002 Godhra train burning incident.
20 Mar 2019
LondonFugitive businessman Nirav Modi arrested in London, claims report
Nirav Modi, the fugitive businessman, who is the main accused in the multi-crore PNB scam has been arrested in London, claimed NDTV.
20 Mar 2019
United Nations Security CouncilJamshedpur traders burn Chinese goods in protest on Holika-dahan eve
Traders in Jamshedpur burned Chinese goods to protest China's move to use its veto in the UN Security Council against the declaration of JeM chief Masood Azhar as a "global terrorist".
20 Mar 2019
TwitterShashi Tharoor, known for impeccable English, trolled for wrong spelling
Congress MP from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, Shashi Tharoor, is known for his marvellous command over English.
20 Mar 2019
Delhi High CourtCBSE launches podcast 'Shiksha Vani', starts Board 2019 evaluation
Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) launched its podcast app, 'Shiksha Vani' on Monday for all the concerned stakeholders.
20 Mar 2019
MaharashtraMaharashtra: State board's SSC examination papers leaked on social media
Question papers of three subjects of the Maharashtra State Board's Class 10 examination have been allegedly leaked in Thane district of Maharashtra, police said today.
20 Mar 2019
Delhi PoliceDelhi police arrests four men for harassing journalist Barkha Dutt
The Delhi Police arrested four people, three from Delhi and one from Surat, for harassing journalist Barkha Dutt online and threatening her. Dutt confirmed the development on Twitter on Wednesday morning.
20 Mar 2019
IndiaIndia's first Lokpal: President Kovind appoints chief, eight other members
After years of delay, India got its first Lokpal on Tuesday as President Ram Nath Kovind appointed its chief and eight other members.
20 Mar 2019
India#CareerBytes: What is the difference between CA and ICWA?
In India, Chartered Accountancy and Cost Accountancy are the most popular career options among commerce students after Class-12.
19 Mar 2019
Supreme Court Of IndiaQueerythm announces LGBTIQ theater, self-help group on Pride Day
The roads of Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, were painted 'rainbow' on Sunday as the first pride parade after reading down of Section 377 was organized in the state.
19 Mar 2019
KarnatakaKarnataka: Under-construction building collapses in Dharwad; 2 killed, 6 injured
In a tragic incident in Karnataka, two people have been killed and six others were injured as a five-storeyed under-construction building collapsed in Kumareshwara Nagar area of the state's Dharwad district.
19 Mar 2019
India#HealthBytes: Top 8 food-items to eat for amazing six-pack abs
They say abs are made in the kitchen, and rightly so.
19 Mar 2019
IndiaMayawati can't question Modi; she does facial, dyes hair: BJP-MLA
Uttar Pradesh BJP MLA Surendra Singh stooped to a new low as he made controversial remarks against BSP chief Mayawati.
19 Mar 2019
India#CareerBytes: Paper pattern, different stages of UPSC Civil Services Exam
The UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE), also known as the IAS exam, is one of the toughest exams and its preparation process is a demanding task.
19 Mar 2019
HyderabadApply for 'Healthcare Entrepreneurship Fellowship' at IIT-Hyderabad, stipend Rs. 50,000
Professionals or recent graduates, who are looking for fellowship options, can apply for 'Healthcare Entrepreneurship Fellowship' offered by the Indian Institute of Technology, Hyderabad's Centre for Healthcare Entrepreneurship (CfHE).
19 Mar 2019
Madhya PradeshMP: Brothers and uncle raped, beheaded 12-year-old girl, say police
The rape and murder case of a 12-year-old Dalit girl whose beheaded body was found last week in Madhya Pradesh's Sagar district has been solved, said police.
19 Mar 2019
Maharashtrawadi Gomantak PartyBJP's Pramod Sawant sworn in as Goa CM at 2am
Goa Assembly Speaker Pramod Sawant has been sworn in as the new Chief Minister of the state to succeed Manohar Parrikar reportedly in a "hasty, post-midnight ceremony".
19 Mar 2019
IndiaFive schools in India that are unique and innovative
Education is an important part of life that enables growth and development of one's mind and intellect.
19 Mar 2019
India#HealthBytes: From papayas causing miscarriages to eclipses, pregnancy myths busted
After your marriage, your pregnancy, or the delay of it worries your neighbors and relatives a lot.
18 Mar 2019
World Health OrganizationWest Nile virus takes life of a 7-year-old in Kozhikode
A seven-year-old boy, Mohamad Shan, who was tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV) last week, died today morning.
18 Mar 2019
GoaGoa: Full state honors with 21-gun salute for Manohar Parrikar
Late Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar's last rites have been performed at Miramar beach on Monday.
18 Mar 2019
IndiaHoli 2019: Stay protected with these essential skin care tips
Holi hits our calendars this 21st.
18 Mar 2019
India#CareerBytes: Top job portals for fresher engineers
Finding a job is the top-most priority of almost every fresher or new graduate. However, for many freshers, finding employment could be challenging as they have no experience.
18 Mar 2019
Health & WellnessYour guide to setting up a home gym
If working out with a pool of sweat-stained gym-buddies isn't your thing, or that gym commute is killing your precious time, or you just need a little break - getting a makeshift gym at your home could be a great idea.
18 Mar 2019
Narendra ModiMehul Choksi's namesake just submitted thesis on PM Modi
A student from Surat has submitted his doctorate thesis on Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Just like the subject of his research, the name of the student is equally interesting- Mehul Choksi.
18 Mar 2019
GoaNo consensus yet on next Goa CM: BJP MLA
The BJP-led alliance in Goa couldn't reach a consensus over the next chief minister today, a move necessitated by the demise of Manohar Parrikar.
18 Mar 2019
IndiaDelhi: In a first, mother, daughter receive PhD degrees together
Getting a PhD is a huge achievement and a memorable experience. However, for 56-year-old Mala Dutta, whose dream of receiving a PhD came true 34 years after college, it was even more memorable.