India: News

12 Aug 2018

Technology

No privatization plans, but will take private-players' help: ISRO Chairman

ISRO Chairman K Sivan has dismissed controversial allegations of him attempting to privatize ISRO.

12 Aug 2018

Indian Army

President Kovind to watch special-screening of 'The President's Bodyguard' documentary

President Ram Nath Kovind will watch a special screening of National Geographic's "The President's Bodyguard" documentary at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Tuesday.

12 Aug 2018

Chhattisgarh

Chhattisgarh CM to be elected like Sita's 'swayamvar': Congress leader

Like Goddess Sita chose Lord Ram, the Chief Minister's face of the Congress will be elected through 'swayamvar' after the Assembly elections, Chhattisgarh Leader of Opposition TS Singh Deo said.

12 Aug 2018

Celebrity

'Bigg Boss 12': These celebrity-pairs may appear on the show

The twelfth season of the controversial show 'Bigg Boss' will reportedly air on September 16.

12 Aug 2018

Education

2,800 faculty posts lying vacant in IITs, 260 in IIMs

It is not just seats that are going vacant in Indian institutes. According to data from the HRD Ministry, 5,606 posts of faculty members in central universities are yet to be filled.

12 Aug 2018

Madhya Pradesh

These 'godmen' are gearing up to contest Madhya Pradesh polls

Religious leaders in Madhya Pradesh are preparing to jump into the political fray and contest the state Assembly polls due later this year.

12 Aug 2018

Nokia Mobiles

Nokia 2.1, Nokia 5.1, Nokia 3.1 launched: Price, specifications

As the latest addition to its India line-up, HMD Global has launched the Nokia 2.1 and Nokia 5.1 smartphones in India.

12 Aug 2018

Sri Lanka

You can soon get Internet domain names in Indian languages

Getting an Internet domain name in English is a pass, now get ready to have it in your own regional language.

12 Aug 2018

ICICI Bank

#PolicyExplainer: Get upto Rs. 60,000/year post-retirement with Atal Pension Yojana

India is a "young" country with youth accounting for over 50% of the population. But once this young population starts aging, India may face a critical challenge because of an "unpensioned society" as over 90% of Indians aren't covered under any pension scheme.

12 Aug 2018

OPPO

OPPO F9 Pro to launch in India on August 21

OPPO is all set to launch its latest mid-range smartphone - the OPPO F9 Pro - in India on August 21.

11 Aug 2018

Xiaomi

Xiaomi sub-brand POCO announced in India, Pocophone F1 launch imminent

For quite some time, there have been rumors about the Xiaomi Pocophone F1.

11 Aug 2018

Delhi University

#CareerBytes: Top 5 best affordable MBA schools in India

Cracking the gruelling management entrance exams like CAT is one thing, but being able to pay the unbelievably high fee is another.

11 Aug 2018

X

Abhinav Bindra's video is a must watch for every athlete

In a bid to inspire the youth to aim for gold in the upcoming Asian Games and 2020 Olympics, India's only individual Olympic champion Abhinav Bindra has released a video to commemorate the 10th anniversary of his historic gold-winning performance.

11 Aug 2018

Navi Mumbai

CIDCO announces lottery for 14,838 affordable apartments in Navi Mumbai

The City and Industrial Development Corporation (CIDCO), a state planning agency, today announced a lottery for 14,838 affordable apartments in the Navi Mumbai area.

11 Aug 2018

Narendra Modi

IITs have built 'Brand India' globally, says PM Narendra Modi

PM Narendra Modi said today that IITs have built "Brand India" globally and their success has helped India become one of the world's largest pools of technical manpower.

11 Aug 2018

Health & Wellness

#HealthBytes: Top 5 health benefits of black tea

We Indians have obsessively been drinking the various variants of tea since time immemorial.

11 Aug 2018

Independence Day

iPhone X available with Rs. 10,000 cashback on Paytm Mall

Paytm is hosting the Paytm Mall Freedom Cashback Sale (ends August 15) to commemorate India's 72nd Independence Day.

11 Aug 2018

YouTube

All the apps you can now use on JioPhone

The JioPhone, is a smart feature phone, that doesn't have a touchscreen but comes with 4G connectivity.

11 Aug 2018

Health & Wellness

#HealthBytes: Top 5 healthy drinks to help you lose weight

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

11 Aug 2018

Education

Top 5 preschools in Delhi-NCR

Sending your kid to a quality preschool is crucial to their overall mental, physical, and cognitive development, and also for making them ready for primary school-level education.

10 Aug 2018

Health & Wellness

#HealthBytes: What causes pain during sex? How to cure it?

If you experience pain during sexual intercourse, know that you're not alone.

10 Aug 2018

Kerala

#TravelBytes: Planning your honeymoon? These are most-romantic places in India

Honeymoons, just like weddings, are a once-in-a-lifetime experience, and for that very reason, they have to be unforgettably special.

10 Aug 2018

Bollywood

Kriti Sanon responds to controversial giraffe picture in Cosmopolitan photoshoot

Kriti Sanon's recent photoshoot with Cosmopolitan India stirred some controversy.

10 Aug 2018

Instagram

Snapchat dysmorphia: Aiming to mirror perfect-selfies, people want plastic surgeries

A phenomenon called 'Snapchat dysmorphia' has troubled doctors all over, as now patients don't want to look like celebrities but their unreal versions.

10 Aug 2018

Hollywood

Will Smith 'flew', Jolie 'seduced', courtesy this Oscar-winning Indian animator

When the Academy Awards' list of winners for technical achievement was announced last year, India had a big reason to raise a toast.

10 Aug 2018

Facebook

Critical drug vanishes, pushing millions of Indian women into risk

A few months ago, the government passed new rules restricting the manufacture and sale of oxytocin.

10 Aug 2018

Sridevi

Anil Kapoor reveals why he turned down 'Chandni' opposite Sridevi

Anil Kapoor, the veteran star, recently revealed why he turned down the role in 'Chandni'.

India's elderly population to cross 340 million by 2050

The Indian Government is taking steps to ensure proper care of India's elderly people whose population will cross 340 million by 2050, Minister of State for Health Anupriya Patel on Friday said.

10 Aug 2018

Hyderabad

Missed IKEA's opening in Hyderabad? Walk through with us

India got its first IKEA store in Hyderabad yesterday. It was a hit: thousands lined up to check out the world-famous chain on Day-1 itself, creating a stampede-like situation.

10 Aug 2018

Virat Kohli

Legend Steve Waugh heaps praise on Virat Kohli

Former Australian cricketer Steve Waugh has showered praise on Indian skipper Virat Kohli.

10 Aug 2017

Shah Rukh Khan

11 years of Chak De! India: Where are the girls?

It's been 11 years since 'Chak De! India' released. In other words, 11 years of '70 minute', patriotism and Kabir Khan- the hockey coach we all loved.

10 Aug 2018

WhatsApp

Flaw in WhatsApp: Your messages can be manipulated by hackers

Researchers from security firm Check Point have discovered a flaw in WhatsApp that could allow hackers to intercept and manipulate content of WhatsApp messages in both private and group chats.

10 Aug 2018

Gujarat

#TravelBytes: Top 5 deserts in India that you must visit

Deserts are often and unconventional choice for those seeking to go on relaxing vacations, but what's the point of traveling if you're not willing to step out of comfort zones?

09 Aug 2018

BCCI

Know the contenders for Indian women's cricket team coach

The Indian women's cricket team will have a new coach soon as 20 names have been shortlisted.

09 Aug 2018

Indian Railways

10 rules to know about concessions offered by Indian Railways

IRCTC (Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation) offers tickets at concessional rates to a number of specified categories.

09 Aug 2018

Huawei

Honor Play goes out-of-stock in just 20 seconds on Amazon

Honor Play stunned India after being sold out in 20 seconds on Amazon yesterday, setting a new record for the fastest flagship sale ever.

India needs IPL-like professional league for basketball: Brook Lopez

Milwaukee Bucks center Brook Lopez feels that an IPL-like professional league is required to enhance the popularity of basketball in India.

Jr. NBA World Championship: Indian girls beat South-American combined team

Indian girls beat a combined South American team 40-37 in their final pool match to register their maiden victory at Under-14 Jr. NBA World Championships in Orlando.

09 Aug 2018

Hyderabad

Furniture giant IKEA's first India store opens today in Hyderabad

IKEA, the world's biggest furniture retailer, is all set to launch its first India venture today, as it inaugurates its massive store in Hyderabad's Hitec City.

09 Aug 2018

Android

These Android phones look exactly like iPhone X

The market is flooded with notch-based display smartphones as almost every major OEM seems to have gotten on to the trend set by Apple's iPhone X.