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14 May 2019

Faridabad

Polling-agent, arrested for influencing voters, asked woman to 'pick' lotus

On Sunday, a polling agent was arrested in Faridabad for trying to influence at least three female voters inside the booth. Had it not been for a video, which went viral, the man might have remained scot-free.

14 May 2019

India

#HealthBytes: 5 Indian foods to help you lose weight

Weight loss isn't about sacrificing meals or fasting. In fact, these practices might turn out to be health-defying.

13 May 2019

Faridabad

2019 elections: Polling agent arrested for influencing voters in Faridabad

In an incident which casts doubts on the fairness of elections, a man was arrested for trying to influence voters in Faridabad.

13 May 2019

India

Engineering aspirants not so interested in IITs anymore? Here's why

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) has long been a reputed institution among young aspirants (and their parents, too). Out of India's top 10 engineering colleges, 8 are IITs.

13 May 2019

India

#CareerBytes: CA v/s CMA- Differences, career prospects, salaries, and more

The demand for finance professionals has been on the rise not only in India but across the world.

13 May 2019

Mehbooba Mufti

Kashmir: Local rapes three-year-old during iftar, people protest on streets

Once again, humanity has hit a new low. This time, in Kashmir.

13 May 2019

Rajasthan

Rajasthan: Assaulted by in-laws, woman walks naked to file complaint

A disturbing incident, which shows women are treated as second class citizens, was reported from Rajasthan's Churu.

13 May 2019

Chhattisgarh

Five popular IAS officers who later turned into politicians

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

13 May 2019

Yogi Adityanath

Sold by father, gang-raped, ignored by cops, woman burns self

A woman, hailing from Uttar Pradesh's Hapur is fighting for her life after she set herself on fire.

13 May 2019

India

26-year-old girl, arrested for sharing Mamata Banerjee's meme, moves SC

When governments fail citizens, they turn towards the courts. And Priyanka Sharma is following the same path.

12 May 2019

India

#HealthBytes: Top 5 food-items that can help you quit smoking

One of the worst addictions humankind suffers from, smoking is awfully bad for your mental and physical well-being. It can lead to life-threatening respiratory issues, cause strokes, and even dreadful cancers.

12 May 2019

India

Indians are increasingly searching for online dating, more than matrimony

Google recently released its "Year in Search - India: Insights for Brands" report, giving a glimpse of Indian internet consumption.

12 May 2019

India

Inspiring stories of 5 IITians that prove nothing is impossible

The Joint Entrance Examination (JEE), comprising Main and Advanced exams, is the gateway to admission to the prestigious Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs).

12 May 2019

Aadhaar Card

Not using your Aadhaar card? It might get deactivated

With so many government welfare schemes linked with Aadhaar, it is one of the most important documents you will ever hold.

12 May 2019

India

Stories of 5 IAS officers who turned into entrepreneurs

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

12 May 2019

India

#HealthBytes: 5 home remedies to get rid of skin pores

Skin pores are basically open pits on your face, caused due to factors like aging, stress, sun exposure, excess oil, or genetic reasons.

12 May 2019

India

#CareerBytes: Five mobile apps to prepare for AIIMS MBBS entrance

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 AIIMS campuses across India.

11 May 2019

India

CBSE Class X, XII marksheets now available on DigiLocker

Central Board of Secondary Education has now made certificates of Classes X and XII available on DigiLocker for students to download.

11 May 2019

India

#CareerBytes: Top 5 colleges for BCom (Hons.) under Delhi University

Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) is one of the most popular undergraduate courses among commerce stream students in the country.

11 May 2019

India

Five tips to grow thick beard, faster and better

Growing a long and thick beard could be challenging.

11 May 2019

India

Boy, born with no hands, clears Class X with 72%

Like every year, this year too we read several stories of fighters who have cleared their boards, despite facing much difficulty.

11 May 2019

India

IPS officer, who cracked Nirbhaya gang-rape case, gets leadership award

On 17 December 2012, India woke up to a horrific crime, one which hung humanity's head in shame. A 23-year-old physiotherapy student was brutally gang-raped on a moving bus in Delhi.

11 May 2019

India

Inspiring stories of 5 differently-abled people who cracked UPSC CSE

The Civil Services Examination (CSE) conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is one of the most challenging competitive exams.

11 May 2019

Odisha

Cyclone Fani: Living without electricity, residents protest on streets

On May 3, Cyclone Fani made landfall in Odisha and left a trail of destruction. As the coastal state is struggling to pick up its pieces, residents are losing cool, and naturally so.

11 May 2019

India

IITians who quit high-paying jobs to work in social sector

The Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) are the country's premier engineering institutes and most people join IITs with a dream of landing jobs with fat pay packages at top companies.

11 May 2019

India

#HealthBytes: Top 5 food-items that can help you quit smoking

One of the worst addictions humankind suffers from, smoking is awfully bad for your mental and physical well-being. It can lead to life-threatening respiratory issues, cause strokes, and even dreadful cancers.

New IRCTC rule: Change boarding station 4 hours before departure

Have a confirmed train ticket but want to change your boarding point? Now you can!

10 May 2019

India

IAF jets force aircraft from Pakistan to land in Jaipur

The Indian Air Force's Sukhoi fighter jets on Friday intercepted an Antonov An-12 heavy cargo plane coming from the Pakistani airspace, trespassing into the Indian territory.

10 May 2019

JEE

Class X topper, an app developer, wishes to join IIT

After the Central Board of Secondary Education declared the Class X results on Monday, 25 students, who scored 498 marks out of 500, were placed at the second rank all over the country.

10 May 2019

India

#CareerBytes: Decoding the CA exam pattern changes made by ICAI

In India, 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, comprising Foundation, Intermediate, and Final courses.

10 May 2019

Narendra Modi

Father of Pulwama martyr wants development, not politicization of forces

The entire country mourned martyrdom of 40 CRPF soldiers this year. On February 14, the soldiers became victims of the worst ever terror attack to hit Kashmir in decades.

10 May 2019

Ahmedabad

Ahmedabad shocker: Minor raped his 14-year-old classmate, got her pregnant

In a shocking incident which casts doubts on how we are raising our kids, a minor in Ahmedabad was booked for raping his classmate.

10 May 2019

India

#CareerBytes: IAS officers and some of their lesser-known perks, privileges

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

CBSE Class X results: Verification, re-evaluation and other details

Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), in a circular released on Tuesday, has laid out the details for the verification of marks, re-evaluation of evaluated answer books, and obtaining the photocopy of answer books for Class X students.

Ayodhya case: Mediators given time till August 15 by SC

It came for the hearing, somebody wanted more time, extension was granted. Yes, we are talking about the sensitive Ayodhya case.

10 May 2019

India

#CareerBytes: Career path of Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer

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

10 May 2019

Health & Wellness

#HealthBytes: 10 food items to get rid of oily skin

Everyone desires a flawless, supple and beautiful-looking skin.

09 May 2019

India

#HealthBytes: Tips for having sex with a new partner

As much as it feels exciting, getting intimate with a new partner can be quite intimidating and pretty stressful.

09 May 2019

India

#SupremeInjustice: Kavanaugh and Gogoi's episodes show women are rarely heard

The temple of justice, India's Supreme Court, turned out to be a big disappointment in the last couple of days.

09 May 2019

Ghaziabad

15-year-old, who lost father, brother day before boards, scores 92.4%

The day before a board exam is extremely stressful for any student but imagine experiencing a traumatic incident on that day.