India: News

28 Oct 2018

YouTube

T-Series to overtake PewDiePie as YouTube's most subscribed channel

PewDiePie, YouTube's most subscribed channel, is on the verge of being overtaken by Indian record label T-Series.

28 Oct 2018

Indian Railways

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).

28 Oct 2018

Exams

Life of an IFS officer: Roles, functions, salary-structure and perks

Indian Foreign Services (IFS) is one of the premiere civil services under the Government of India.

27 Oct 2018

Health & Wellness

#HealthBytes: 5 common mistakes men make in bed

A healthy and satisfying sex life is crucial to a couple's overall mental, physical and emotional well-being.

27 Oct 2018

Narendra Modi

5 most breathtakingly beautiful airports in India

Many amazing domestic and International trips begin and end with air travel.

27 Oct 2018

Reliance Jio

Jio says affordable 5G devices will be available by 2021

As tech companies and internet service providers (ISPs) continue to gear up for full-fledged 5G trials in India, telecom giant Reliance Jio has given some insight into its mass adoption plan for the next-generation technology.

27 Oct 2018

Limca Book of Records

This 76-year-old man is obsessed with breaking Guinness world records

What would you do for fame? Or for getting your name into the Guinness Book of Records?

27 Oct 2018

Health & Wellness

#HealthBytes: Top 6 home-remedies to get rid of oily skin

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

27 Oct 2018

Xiaomi

These Xiaomi phones are getting Android Pie update

Months after the introduction of Android 9.0 Pie, Chinese giant Xiaomi has released a list of devices that will get Google's latest mobile OS.

Reliance Jio bans porn on its network following govt order

Recently, the Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY) issued directions to internet service providers (ISPs) across India, asking them to ban 827 pornographic websites based on an order by the Uttarakhand High Court.

27 Oct 2018

Instagram

Dear 'Pihu' makers, your promotional-strategy of calling people is pathetic

Last evening, I got a call from an unknown number. Staying true to my habit of not receiving calls that don't flash a name, I disconnected it.

27 Oct 2018

Iran

US won't allow Iran to develop world's deadliest weapons: Trump

US President Donald Trump has said all sanctions against Iran lifted by the 2015 nuclear deal will be back in "full force" from November 5 and promised more in the future to prevent Iran from developing the world's deadliest weapons.

27 Oct 2018

Health & Wellness

#HealthBytes: Top 5 hacks to maintain hair health

Want long, silky, beautiful-looking hair? Everyone does.

27 Oct 2018

RuPay

#FinancialBytes: All about India's very own desi RuPay card

The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) launched the country's first indigenous card scheme called 'RuPay' in 2012, to deal with the monopoly of international card networks- MasterCard and Visa.

26 Oct 2018

Netflix

#MeToo: Netflix defends working with Kashyap, Motwane for 'Sacred Games'

Netflix Chief Content Officer, Ted Sarandos, today defended the company's decision to continue working with Anurag Kashyap and Vikramaditya Motwane and writer Varun Grover for the second season of 'Sacred Games'.

26 Oct 2018

Diwali

#HealthBytes: Tips to stay healthy during festive season

One of the most typical things about our festivals is the delicious food and mouth-watering desserts.

26 Oct 2018

Exams

#CareerBytes: Which subjects should engineers choose for UPSC optional exams?

The UPSC Civil Services exam is one of the toughest in India, thus thorough preparation and solid determination are vital to crack it.

26 Oct 2018

BCCI

#MeToo: SC-appointed CoA divided on allegations against BCCI CEO Johri

The Supreme Court-appointed Committee of Administrators (CoA), charged with looking after the BCCI's administration, is divided on what to do about sexual harassment allegations against BCCI CEO Rahul Johri.

26 Oct 2018

Pakistan News

India's claim to Gilgit-Baltistan region stronger than Pakistan's: BJP leader

India's claim to the Gilgit-Baltistan region is much stronger than Pakistan's as it was handed over to the Pakistani Army by two "deceitful" British military officials, BJP leader Ram Madhav said yesterday.

26 Oct 2018

Indian Government

Ajit Doval: India needs strong govt for 10yrs; enemies abound

On Thursday, National Security Adviser Ajit Doval that many internal enemies are abound in India, and that the country needs a strong government for the next 10 years if it wants to achieve glory.

Aadhaar: Where the document is mandatory and where not

The Supreme Court, on September 26, struck down some provisions relating to the authentication of Aadhaar, and the Section 57 of Aadhaar Act.

25 Oct 2018

Health & Wellness

#HealthBytes: Top 5 food-items that protect you from air pollution

Today, the air quality of all our major cities is harrowing, and more so, in the capital city of Delhi.

25 Oct 2018

Education

#CareerBytes: Tips for engineering students to prepare for UPSC exam

The Civil services exam, commonly referred to as the IAS exam, is conducted by Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) each year.

No sale of BS-IV vehicles from April 1, 2020: SC

The Supreme Court yesterday said that no Bharat Stage IV vehicle shall be sold across the country with effect from April 1, 2020.

24 Oct 2018

Reddit

#CareerBytes: Tips to crack Aptitude tests for campus placements

Campus placement is one of the most important phases of a college student's academic journey.

24 Oct 2018

YouTube

Iconic Nokia 8110 4G phone now available for Rs. 5,999

The recently launched Nokia 8110 4G aka the 'Banana Phone' is now available in India.

Mithali smashes ton for India A, sets a new record

Mithali Raj showed her prowess with the bat to help India A women script a victory against Australia A, in the second T20 match, in Mumbai.

24 Oct 2018

Indian Railways

India's first engine-less train to hit tracks on October 29

Train 18, India's first engine-less train, which is being regarded as a successor to the 30-year-old Shatabdi Express, is set to hit the tracks for trials on October 29.

24 Oct 2018

Narendra Modi

Not "56-inch seena", but a thin-skinned man: The real Modi

If there is one adjective that defines Narendra Modi in totality, it has to be 'Frank Underwood'. Much like Underwood, Modi has 'limited' ethics, wants to win at any cost and the ever-astute man never forgives.

24 Oct 2018

Virat Kohli

IND vs WI 2nd ODI: Preview, Team news, TV listing

Another run-fest is expected when India and West Indies square up for the second ODI in Visakhapatnam.

23 Oct 2018

Exams

UPSC: Transfer and Posting policy for IAS officers

Becoming a civil servant is one of the most sought-after, respected and challenging career choices in India.

23 Oct 2018

Health & Wellness

#HealthBytes: Tips for healthy and safe sex for same-sex couples

A satisfying, healthy and safe sex life is vital to a couple's overall mental, physical and emotional well-being.

23 Oct 2018

Reliance Industries

OnePlus partners with Reliance Digital to boost offline sales

In a bid to create more retail touch points, OnePlus has partnered with Reliance Digital to sell its smartphones.

23 Oct 2018

Mohammed Shami

Will Umesh, Shami be a part of World Cup squad?

India's pace attack will remain the discussion point in the run-up to the ICC World Cup 2019.

23 Oct 2018

Bollywood

'Hindi-Cheeni Bhai-Bhai' culture to grow, China shows interest in Indian-filmmaking

China is keen to strengthen cultural exchanges and cooperation with India in making and sharing excellent films, said a top official of the country's film regulator as he met Bollywood actor Aamir Khan in Beijing.

CBI official arrested in bribery case produced in Delhi court

CBI today produced before a Delhi court its DSP Devender Kumar, arrested in connection with bribery allegations involving agency's Special Director Rakesh Asthana.

23 Oct 2018

OPPO

OPPO unveils the first-ever PUBG-themed mobile store in Bengaluru

OPPO recently partnered with Tencent Games, world's largest gaming company, for India's biggest eSports Championship, 'PlayerUnknown's BattleGrounds MOBILE Campus Championship 2018'.

23 Oct 2018

Assam

Assam BJP MLA resigns from the Assembly. Here's why

First-time BJP MLA Terash Gowalla today said he has sent his resignation letter from the Assam Assembly to Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal.

Deodhar Trophy: Rahane, DK, Ashwin look to script a comeback

The ICC World Cup 2019 is now only months away and Indian players are looking to make every opportunity count to remain in contention.

23 Oct 2018

Paytm

Paytm CEO's secretary arrested for blackmailing him for Rs. 20crore

Two senior Paytm employees and their accomplice have been arrested by the Noida police for allegedly stealing personal and confidential information from Paytm founder and CEO Vijay Shekhar Sharma, and blackmailing the entrepreneur.