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01 Nov 2018

Qatar Airways

#QatarAirways: Water tanker collides with aircraft in Kolkata airport

In yet another avoidable mishap in India's aviation sector, around 100 passengers were stranded at the Kolkata airport in the wee hours of Thursday after a water tanker collided with a Qatar Airways aircraft near its landing gear.

01 Nov 2018

Mount Everest

Bachendri Pal-led 'Mission Gange' removed over 50 tons of garbage

Over 55 tons of garbage and waste were removed from the Ganga by a 40-member team during its month-long expedition in the river, said its leader Bachendri Pal, India's first woman who reached the summit of Mount Everest in 1984.

01 Nov 2018

Odisha

Here's why Jagannath Temple's priest wants to die

Almost four months after the Supreme Court opined hereditary rights of servitors of Jagannath Temple should be abolished and maintained that devotees shouldn't be forced to give donations, a priest of the Odisha temple has written to Chief Justice of India seeking his permission to end his life.

01 Nov 2018

Instagram

You'll soon start seeing ads on WhatsApp: Details here

In what might come as a disappointment to many WhatsApp users, as well as WhatsApp co-founder Brian Acton, the messaging platform is getting ready to serve advertisements to users around the world.

31 Oct 2018

Moon Jae in

PM Modi gifts 'Modi jackets' to South Korean President Moon

In a special gesture, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has gifted some meticulously tailored "Modi jackets" to South Korean President Moon Jae-in, who had expressed his liking for them during his first state visit to India in July.

31 Oct 2018

Narendra Modi

Tributes pour in for Indira Gandhi on her 34th death-anniversary

The nation remembered former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi on her 34th death anniversary today with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, his predecessor Manmohan Singh, former President Pranab Mukherjee, and several other leaders paying tributes to her.

31 Oct 2018

Education

#CareerBytes: Tips to help you crack the NTSE Scholarship exam

National Talent Search Examination (NTSE) is a national-level scholarship program, conducted by National Council of Educational Research & Training (NCERT).

31 Oct 2018

Health & Wellness

#HealthBytes: 5 common myths around virginity, busted!

Virginity is often talked about in a quite simplified manner.

31 Oct 2018

Narendra Modi

Ease of Doing Business: India jumps 23-places, now ranks 77

In what can be seen as a big achievement of the Modi government, India climbed 23 ranks in the World Bank's latest ease of doing business rankings.

CBSE ready to provide answer sheet copies at Rs. 2/page

On Monday, the Supreme Court closed a contempt plea against the CBSE, after the board agreed to provide copies of answer sheets to students to at Rs. 2 per page, under the Right to Information (RTI) Act.

31 Oct 2018

Indian Railways

Here's how you can book tatkal tickets, this Diwali Season

To meet the last-minute ticketing needs of passengers, IRCTC offers online as well as offline 'tatkal' ticketing services.

31 Oct 2018

Narendra Modi

#SardarPatelB'day: Sitharaman flags off 'Run for Unity' in Chennai

Defense Minister Nirmala Sitharaman today flagged off the 'Run for Unity', an event organized to mark the birth anniversary of freedom fighter and India's first Home Minister, Sardar Vallabhai Patel.

Why the government can't stop Indians from watching porn

Despite India being one of the most prolific consumers of porn, the Indian government hasn't had the most friendliest of relationships with adult content.

31 Oct 2018

Narendra Modi

#StatueOfUnity: About Ram Sutar, sculptor of the world's largest statue

On Wednesday, all eyes were on Prime Minister Narendra Modi as he unveiled the world's tallest statue, the 522-ft tall 'Statue of Unity' of Sardar Patel, on an island on the Narmada near the Sardar Sarovar Dam.

31 Oct 2018

Apple

Here's how much MacBook Air, iPad Pro cost in India

Hours after introducing a new MacBook Air, Mac Mini, and iPad Pro, Apple has revealed the India prices and availability details of the devices.

31 Oct 2018

Delhi University

DU's JMC College gets Electoral Literacy Club, an 'institutional vehicle'

A college under Delhi University got an Electoral Literacy Club (ELC) yesterday, with a senior Election Commission official saying the club will serve as an "institutional vehicle" for strengthening democracy.

31 Oct 2018

Mukesh Ambani

Isha Ambani-Anand Piramal to marry on December 12 in Mumbai

Isha Ambani, the daughter of the richest man of India, is all set to tie the knot with her fiance Anand Piramal on December 12.

#RafaleDeal: SC asks Modi government to submit details in 10-days

After months of controversy, it seems that there might be some clarity on the details of the Rafale deal at long last.

31 Oct 2018

Health & Wellness

#HealthBytes: 6 everyday kitchen ingredients for young, beautiful-looking skin

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

31 Oct 2018

Education

#CareerBytes: How to prepare for UPSC with a full-time job

The UPSC Civil Services exam, commonly referred to as the IAS exam, is considered one of the toughest in India.

30 Oct 2018

OnePlus 6T

OnePlus 6T launched in India, prices start at Rs. 37,999

A day after its official unveiling in New York, OnePlus has launched its latest flagship - the OnePlus 6T - in India.

30 Oct 2018

Indian Railways

Indian Railways luggage rules and charges: Details here

Indian Railways has certain luggage carrying rules for the passengers, under which they can bring in luggage upto certain specified limit free-of-cost, and have to pay extra fees if they carry additional luggage, over and above that limit.

30 Oct 2018

Ola

IIT KGP hosts Indo-German workshop on intelligent mobility in India

In an effort to give direction to the emerging intelligent transport mobility scene in India, IIT Kharagpur and the Technical University of Munich (TUM), Germany have organized a two-day workshop at IIT KGP.

30 Oct 2018

Maruti Suzuki

Maruti Suzuki offers heavy Diwali discounts on several cars

India's biggest automaker Maruti Suzuki is celebrating Diwali with huge discounts on a number of cars in its line-up.

30 Oct 2018

Health & Wellness

#HealthBytes: Top 5 veggies to stay healthy, this winter season

Winters are here! So, in order to stay healthy, you should watch your diet.

30 Oct 2018

Tamil Nadu

'Lovesick', documentary on love between HIV+ singles, screened at MAMI

'Lovesick', the highly acclaimed documentary about two HIV+ singles finding true love in each other through a "matchmaking" doctor premiered at the JIO MAMI Mumbai Film Festival yesterday.

30 Oct 2018

Jaipur

Jaipur-based doctor to represent India at Mrs. Asia International

Jaipur-based Dr. Anupama Soni, who won the title of Mrs. India in August, has been shortlisted for Mrs. Asia International beauty pageant, to be held in Thailand in November.

30 Oct 2018

Ravindra Jadeja

MS Dhoni stumps Keemo Paul in an unbelievable 0.08 seconds

MS Dhoni might be failing with the bat this season, but what makes the former skipper indispensable is his lightning speed behind the wicket.

30 Oct 2018

Sikkim

Visiting Sikkim next month? Do check-out world's tallest Chenrezig statue

Planning for a November vacation to Sikkim? Be sure to check out the 137-feet statue of Chenrezig, touted to be the world's tallest figurine of the Tibetan-Buddhist deity.

30 Oct 2018

Narendra Modi

Trump won't attend India's 70th Republic Day parade. Here's why

US President Donald Trump will be unable to participate as Chief Guest of India's Republic Day 2019 celebrations due to scheduling constraints, White House confirmed.

30 Oct 2018

BCCI

Team India makes a bizarre request ahead of World Cup

Ahead of the 2019 ICC World Cup, the Indian cricket team has sent the BCCI a list of their requests, while on tour.

30 Oct 2018

Tennis

Baby boy born to Shoaib Malik, Sania Mirza

On Monday morning, a baby boy was born to Indian tennis star Sania Mirza and Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik, the latter announced on Twitter.

30 Oct 2018

YouTube

#CareerBytes: Top YouTube channels to prepare for IIT-JEE Maths

Scoring well in the IIT-JEE exam is a dream for every engineering aspirant.

US: Indian STEM students get 56% of job training slots

Indian students have grabbed most of the slots in optional practical training (OPT) under which they can work in the United States after getting their degrees.

29 Oct 2018

Health & Wellness

#HealthBytes: 5 common mistakes women make in bed

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

29 Oct 2018

Rohit Sharma

India beat West Indies in fourth ODI: Here're records broken

India handed West Indies one of the biggest defeats in the history of ODI in the fourth match of the series at the Brabourne Stadium.

29 Oct 2018

Health & Wellness

#HealthBytes: Top 5 benefits of eating yogurt regularly

Hands down, yogurt is a super-food, and science backs the fact.

29 Oct 2018

Mumbai

Mumbai: Model assaults guard, strips in front of police

In a chaotic turn of events, a posh residential society in Lokhandwala, Andheri witnessed a bizarre incident on the night of October 25.

29 Oct 2018

Reliance

Reliance Jio Diwali, Celebrations offer: Unlimited calling and free data

With the festive season arriving in India, Reliance Jio has announced a special Diwali offer for its prepaid users.

29 Oct 2018

PR Sreejesh

Akashdeep Singh named best hockey player at Asian Champions Trophy

India's hockey player, Akashdeep Singh, was adjudged "Player of the Tournament" at Asian Men's Hockey Champions Trophy but the Indian team had to share the title with Pakistan after the final was abandoned due to heavy downpour in Muscat, Oman.