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18 May 2019

India

Top EC officer opts out of meetings over PM's clean-chits

Election Commissioner Ashok Lavasa has recused himself from all meetings of the Election Commission (EC) to discuss Model Code of Conduct (MCC) violations over his "minority decisions going unrecorded," reported NDTV.

18 May 2019

India

Five doctors who have changed the face of Indian healthcare

Becoming a doctor is the dream of many students and it is one of the most sought-after professions in the country too.

18 May 2019

Nashik

Olympic rower Dattu Bhokanal booked after wife alleges harassment, cheating

Olympic rowing champion Dattu Baban Bhokanal has landed in trouble after he was booked on charges of alleged physical and mental harassment, and dowry demands, leveled by his wife.

18 May 2019

India

PM Modi responds to Time magazine's #DividerInChief cover story

The Time magazine recently described PM Narendra Modi as India's "Divider in Chief" in a controversial cover story.

18 May 2019

India

#CareerBytes: Busting some commonly believed myths around Chartered Accountancy (CA)

Chartered Accountancy (CA) is one of the most sought-after and toughest professional courses in the country.

18 May 2019

India

This IITian's operation theater can fit in a backpack

In India, over 62% of the healthcare expenditure is spent from people's savings, and primary healthcare is still a dream for millions.

18 May 2019

Aadhaar Card

Error in your Aadhaar card? Here's how to rectify it

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

17 May 2019

India

Five Yoga asanas to help relieve back pain

Thanks to the modern sedentary lifestyle and lack of exercise, back pain has become a common problem these days, surprisingly even in younger people.

Bengaluru: Three men gang-rape two Manipuri transgender students

Two transgender students were allegedly gang-raped in Bengaluru on Sunday evening by three men.

17 May 2019

India

No birthday bumps, cake smearing: Gujarat bans public birthday celebrations

If you are in Gujarat and your friend's birthday is coming up, you might want to steer clear of making the celebrations a public spectacle. If you won't, you might just land up in jail.

17 May 2019

India

#SaradhaScam: SC withdraws ex-Kolkata Police chief Rajeev Kumar's arrest protection

The Supreme Court has on Friday vacated the order granting interim protection from arrest to former Kolkata Police Commissioner, Rajeev Kumar, in the case related to the multi-crore Saradha chit fund scam.

17 May 2019

Madhya Pradesh

Inspiring stories of five JEE top rankers to know about

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

17 May 2019

Health & Wellness

#HealthBytes: 6 home remedies to get rid of dark circles

The skin around the eyes is relatively thin and delicate, and dark circles around eyes render your face dull and lifeless.

CBSE planning to change the pattern of Class X exam

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is planning to decrease the number of objective questions for Class X, 2020 onward.

16 May 2019

India

#HealthBytes: 7 things that might be killing your sex life

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

16 May 2019

Indian Air Force

Meet the 21-year-old graduate who designs IAF's squadron patches

Recently, the MiG-21 Bison Squadron of the Indian Air Force (IAF), were given special uniform patches commemorating the dogfight in which Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman famously shot down an F-16 jet of the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) on February 27 this year.

16 May 2019

Narendra Modi

'Justice will be done': RaGa after meeting Alwar gang-rape survivor

Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Thursday met the survivor of the horrific Alwar gang-rape and said justice will be done, adding action will be taken against culprits.

16 May 2019

India

Maharashtra couple faces social boycott after opposing virginity test ritual

A couple belonging to the Kanjarbhat community in Ambernath, Maharashtra, has alleged facing a social boycott after defying the community's regressive tradition of conducting virginity tests on brides over two years ago.

16 May 2019

India

Nagpur: Lizard found in Haldiram's food; FDA closes outlet

In Nagpur, Maharashtra, a man allegedly found a lizard in his food while eating at an outlet of the popular restaurant chain Haldiram's, a Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) official said on Wednesday.

16 May 2019

Karnataka

Farmer's son tops CBSE Class-X boards, wants to join IIT

Every year board examination results are followed by several inspirational stories of determination and hard work about the toppers/fighters and 2019 is no different.

16 May 2019

India

Five top female IAS officers you should know about

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

16 May 2019

Ahmedabad

More non-engineers are making it to IIM Ahmedabad: Here's why

It's common knowledge that many students, after their engineering, join top management institutes for an MBA.

16 May 2019

Health & Wellness

Top five health benefits of dark chocolate

We've all had a love-hate relationship with chocolates. Their heavenly taste is to die for, but then, they also end up making us fat.

15 May 2019

India

AI pilot alleges senior asked, 'Don't you need sex everyday?'

Air India initiated a high-level inquiry on Wednesday after one of its pilots accused her colleague and commander of sexually harassing her.

15 May 2019

India

Engineering in AI? This college offers a unique course

The boom of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has compelled several institutes worldwide to introduce it as a field of study.

15 May 2019

India

Hisar: Four-month-old fetus found in hospital toilet

A four-month-old fetus was discovered at a hospital in Hisar, Haryana, on Monday. Reportedly, the fetus was discarded in the ladies toilet of a government hospital by an unknown woman.

15 May 2019

Haryana

This woman, a mother of 6-year-old, cracked UPSC in 2017

While many of us think getting married and having kids could end our professional dreams, Pushplata from Rewari, Haryana, has proved otherwise.

15 May 2019

West Bengal

#MamataBanerjeeMeme: BJP activist's arrest arbitrary, says SC

The Supreme Court on Wednesday said that the arrest of BJP activist Priyanka Sharma, who had shared a meme with a morphed picture of West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee last week, was "prima facie arbitrary".

15 May 2019

India

Doctors remove bike handle from woman's uterus, inserted by husband

In a disturbing incident, doctors at an Indore hospital removed a piece of a bike handle from a woman's uterus on Tuesday, which had been stuck there for about two years.

15 May 2019

Sexual Assault

Yet another minor raped in J&K days after horrific #BandiporaRape

In yet another case of rape of a minor in Jammu & Kashmir, a teenage girl was sexually assaulted by a 20-year-old man in Ganderbal district.

15 May 2019

India

#HealthBytes: Top 5 healthy drinks to start your mornings with

Losing weight healthily and effectively is a long-term process.

14 May 2019

India

This woman introduces eco-friendly way to dispose used sanitary napkins

Reportedly, more than 1.1 lakh kg of sanitary pad waste is generated every year in India.

14 May 2019

India

Indian Railways bookings: Key rules to know about ticket reservations

Indian Railways allows passengers to book train tickets offline (through reservation counters) and online (via e-ticketing service- IRCTC's portal).

14 May 2019

India

Monsoon to hit Kerala coast on 4 June: Details here

India's private weather forecasting agency Skymet on Tuesday predicted that the Southwest Monsoon this year is likely to hit the Southern Kerala coast on 4 June, making a timely onset.

14 May 2019

India

Shocked by student's suicide over failure, IAS-officer shares own marks

The Chhattisgarh state board exam results were declared recently following which an 18-year-old student from Raigarh committed suicide for failing in board exams for the second time.

14 May 2019

Gujarat

This 27-year-old had his wedding without a bride. Here's why

A perfect wedding day is a dream for most. Everything, right from the outfit, to the venue and makeup, is considered while planning.

CBSE: Deadline to apply for marks verification is today

Central Board of Secondary Education declared the results for Class X and Class XII on May 6 and May 2 respectively.

14 May 2019

Delhi Police

Businessman stabbed to death for protesting vulgar remarks against daughter

Taking action against the harassers of her daughter proved costly to a 52-year-old businessman in New Delhi.

14 May 2019

India

Five IAS officers who made India better with their initiatives

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

14 May 2019

West Bengal

BJP worker, who shared meme on Mamata Banerjee, gets bail

On Tuesday, the Supreme Court granted bail to BJP worker Priyanka Sharma, who was arrested for sharing a meme on West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.