India: News
19 Aug 2018
KeralaHorrified to see loss of life, destruction by Kerala-floods: Krishnamoorthi
A top Indian-American Congressman, Raja Krishnamoorthi, said he is "horrified" by the destruction and loss of life caused by the severe floods in Kerala, saying the "unimaginable" human cost of the tragedy is felt by families across India and world.
19 Aug 2018
Education#CareerBytes: Top 5 private engineering colleges in Bengaluru
Home to more than 2000 private companies (some of them counted among the Fortune 500 companies of the world), the Silicon Valley of India, Bengaluru identifies itself as the undisputed tech hub of the country.
19 Aug 2018
Ministry Of Home AffairsCash in ATMs won't be replenished after 9pm from 2019
The Home Ministry has announced a new set of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) pertaining to ATM cash replenishment and transportation of cash via cash vans.
19 Aug 2018
iPhoneTips to help you become a pro smartphone photographer
Whether you are a professional photographer who wants to get some beautiful shots on the go, or a photography enthusiast who can't afford a DSLR, or you just want to click some nice selfies with your buds, smartphone photography comes easy, convenient, and light-on-pocket.
19 Aug 2018
Virat KohliEngland vs India 3rd Test: Discussion points from Day One
India ended Day One of the third Test against England at 307/6.
19 Aug 2018
FlipkartWalmart completes acquisition of Flipkart, pumps in $2bn
On Saturday, Walmart announced that it had completed its $16bn acquisition deal with Flipkart.
19 Aug 2018
Commonwealth Games (CWG)Asian Games: India open their account with a bronze medal
India opened their account at the ongoing Asian Games 2018, being held in Indonesia.
19 Aug 2018
Health & Wellness#HealthBytes: 5 natural home remedies to treat malaria
A deadly mosquito-borne disease characterized by fever, sweating, headache, nausea, vomiting, and fatigue, malaria claims thousands of lives annually in India alone.
19 Aug 2018
Health & Wellness#PolicyExplainer: This govt scheme provides quality medicines at low cost
Healthcare is one of India's biggest industries yet over 60% of people in the country lack access to modern healthcare, with the unavailability of affordable medicines being a major contributor.
18 Aug 2018
HealthBytes#HealthBytes: 5 crazy tech toys for enhancing your sexual pleasure
The current (digital!) generation has gotten so busy with technology, that we even forget to make time for some satisfying night-time action.
18 Aug 2018
Aadhaar CardHow to change your name, e-mail, phone in Aadhaar online
With so many government services linked with your Aadhaar card, it is one of the most important documents you'll ever hold.
18 Aug 2018
IndiaIIT-Kharagpur to build Re-Water Research Center to replenish water resources
IIT Kharagpur is going to set up a Re-Water Research Center, seed-funded by two alumni members to replenish and rejuvenate water resources, the institute said today.
18 Aug 2018
England Cricket Team#IndiaInEngland: Why are Indian cricketers wearing black armbands?
The third Test match between England and India is underway at Nottingham with Joe Root putting the visitors to bat first.
18 Aug 2018
MumbaiMumbai: Two monkeys, being forced to beg, rescued
In India, animals are used for various purposes - from transporting goods, entertaining us to even begging.
18 Aug 2018
Health & Wellness#HealthBytes: Tips for better oral hygiene
Your mouth is where you get all your nutrition from. It's the first gateway your food passes from.
18 Aug 2018
Ministry of Road Transport and HighwaysHow to apply for your driving license online
The Indian law requires all citizens, aged 18 or above, to hold a driver's license issued in their name, to be able to drive anywhere in India.
17 Aug 2018
Health & Wellness#HealthBytes: 9 things that might be killing your sex drive
A fulfilling sex life is crucial to your relationship with your partner.
17 Aug 2018
Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT)Income Tax collection at record Rs. 10.03 lakh crore: CBDT
Income Tax collection in the country stood at a record Rs. 10.03 lakh crore during 2017-18.
17 Aug 2018
Atal Bihari VajpayeeDear media wallas, our leader has died. Let us mourn
A leader dies, a nation mourns and the media lies. But their hatred is neither new, nor logical.
17 Aug 2018
Indian Cricket TeamBhuvneshwar Kumar likely to be ruled out owing to injuries
India's problems don't seem to cease, in the ongoing series, against England.
17 Aug 2018
Mumbai#CareerBytes: Top 5 medical colleges in Mumbai
Mumbai is the city of dreams, and when we say so, money isn't the only thing we refer to.
17 Aug 2018
Andaman & Nicobar#TravelBytes: Top 5 most beautiful Indian islands you must visit
India is (fortunately!) one such country that has been blessed with abundant natural beauty.
17 Aug 2018
Zaheer KhanRecords held by India at Nottingham in Test matches
India are up against England in the third Test, of the 5-match series, at Nottingham, starting Saturday.
17 Aug 2018
XiaomiXiaomi POCO F1 will be Flipkart exclusive, suggests teaser
On August 22, Xiaomi's recently announced sub-brand POCO, will launch its first smartphone in India.
17 Aug 2018
All India Institute Of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)Vajpayee's demise: India lost 'eminent national leader', says Dalai Lama
Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama has extended his condolences over the sad demise of India's former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee and said the country has lost an "eminent national leader".
17 Aug 2018
Independence DayIndia gets its own messaging app called 'Namaste Chat'
Hyderabad-based Namaste Online launched India's first messaging app called "Namaste Chat" on the occasion of 72nd Independence Day of India on Wednesday.
17 Aug 2018
Narendra Modi#AnEraEnds: Gentle Giant Vajpayee cremated amid teary-eyed admirers
Three-time Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajapyee was cremated on Friday. His death marks the end of a unique political era in India.
17 Aug 2018
Health & Wellness#HealthBytes: 5 incredible health benefits of meditation
Meditation has become quite a global phenomenon in the past couple of decades, as people from all parts of the world are getting aware of its many positive effects.
17 Aug 2018
Rajiv GandhiThe man, the words: Atalji's poems are now our guiding-light
Life is a work in progress. Where it ends, death starts. All your life, you step towards death, inch by inch. And, only death is permanent.
17 Aug 2018
All India Institute Of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)Why Atal ji cried just before becoming PM: Watch video
A poet, a politician, a statesman and an orator. Atal Bihari Vajpayee was all this, and also had an emotional core.
17 Aug 2018
Indian Railways10 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.
16 Aug 2018
Education#CareerBytes: Top 5 medical colleges in Bengaluru
Bengaluru excels as a city with international standards in education, housing some of the country's best ranked colleges and schools.
16 Aug 2018
Health & Wellness5 common myths about homosexuality debunked!
The world has not been kind to the same-sex loving community. It's high time we stop insulting and shaming these individuals, because having a different sexual orientation doesn't make them any less human.
16 Aug 2018
Independence Day#RIPAtalJi: Without you, India won't ever be the same
Although former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee breathed his last today, he has left India with a legacy that is nigh immortal.
16 Aug 2018
BiharWhy does this Bihar town celebrate Independence-day for two days?
While all of us celebrated Independence Day yesterday, there is a place in India that celebrates the same with equal fervor and passion today too.
16 Aug 2018
National Crime Records BureauCampaign launched to create awareness among children to identify sexual-abuse
Amnesty International India today launched a new campaign aimed at creating awareness among children to help them identify sexual abuse.
16 Aug 2018
Atal Bihari Vajpayee#ForeverOurHero: How Vajpayeeji made India a nuclear state
In an article, Shakti Sinha, who served as private secretary to late Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee from 1996 to 1999 wrote, 'For Vajpayee, nuclear weapons security for India is an article of faith and not a slogan.'
16 Aug 2018
England Cricket TeamReasons why India can win the 3rd Test against England
India lost the second Test, at Lord's, against England by an innings and 159 runs.
16 Aug 2018
England Cricket TeamEngland vs India, 3rd Test: Everything you need to know
England and India are gearing up for the third Test to be played at Nottingham from Saturday onwards.
16 Aug 2018
Delhi GovernmentHow to apply for a driving license in Delhi
The Indian law requires all citizens, aged 18 or above, to hold a driver's license issued in their name, to be able to drive anywhere in India.