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22 Mar 2019

India

Bareilly 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

India

Inspiring 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

India

Holi 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

London

Nirav 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

Haryana

Gurugram: 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 News

J&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

DNA

Tailor, 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 Sabha

How 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 Modi

After 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

Gujarat

2002 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

London

Fugitive 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.

Jamshedpur 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

Twitter

Shashi 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 Court

CBSE 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

Maharashtra

Maharashtra: 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 Police

Delhi 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

India

India'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.

Queerythm 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

Karnataka

Karnataka: 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

India

Mayawati 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

Indian Railways: How to cancel tickets online

Not all plans are meant to be.

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

Hyderabad

Apply 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 Pradesh

MP: 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.

BJP'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

India

Five 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.

West 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

Goa

Goa: 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

India

Holi 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 & Wellness

Your 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 Modi

Mehul 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

Goa

No 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

India

Delhi: 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.