India: News

02 Dec 2018

Indian Railways

#IndianRailways: This new rule helps waitlisted passengers get confirmed tickets

In a huge relief for passengers, the Indian Railways is rolling out a new rule from January next year in order to increase the number of confirmed tickets by using advanced technology.

02 Dec 2018

South Africa

#InnovationAlert: An underwater Rail Network to connect UAE and India?

United Arab Emirates, a land of innovations, is mulling an underwater rail network to connect the nation with India.

01 Dec 2018

Business

#FinancialBytes: Here's everything you need to know about gold loans

For many people, taking a loan against gold can come in very handy in the times of need as a quick and hassle-free option compared to personal loans.

01 Dec 2018

Indian Army

Boost for armed forces: Defense ministry approves Rs.3,000cr for BrahMos

On Saturday, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) approved the procurement of military equipment worth Rs. 3,000cr, reported news agency PTI.

01 Dec 2018

Amazon

You can buy OnePlus 6T for Rs. 33,499 or lower

OnePlus is celebrating its fourth-anniversary with Amazon India this year.

#CareerBytes: Paper pattern, different stages of UPSC Civil Services Exam

The UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE), also known as the IAS exam, is one of the toughest exams and its preparation process is a demanding task.

01 Dec 2018

Ravindra Jadeja

#IndiaInAustralia: Five reasons why India can win the Test series

India and Australia face each other in a gruelling four-match Test series, which starts in Adelaide from December 6.

01 Dec 2018

iOS

Apple avoids ban on iPhones in India; allows TRAI's app

After almost two years of conflict with the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), Apple has finally conceded.

01 Dec 2018

Asus

ASUS smartphone featuring Gorilla Glass-6 to launch on December 11

As the successor to its popular ZenFone Max Pro M1, ASUS is gearing up to launch the ZenFone Max Pro M2 in India.

01 Dec 2018

BCCI

Women's cricket: Powar's term as coach of Indian eves ends

Ramesh Powar would have wanted to become the permanent coach of the Indian women's cricket team after being selected as the interim boss, back in August.

01 Dec 2018

Drones

You can fly drones from today: All details here

It had earlier been reported that individuals and companies would be legally allowed to fly drones in Indian airspace starting December 1, as per the Ministry of Civil Aviation's Drone Regulations 1.0.

01 Dec 2018

Nokia 7

Nokia 7.1 launched for Rs. 19,999: Specifications, sale, launch offers

As the latest addition to its product line up, HMD Global has launched the Nokia 7.1 in India.

01 Dec 2018

Indian Railways

IRCTC: Know chances/probability of waitlisted train ticket getting confirmed

Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has launched a new service, under which the passengers can check the probability of their waitlisted ticket getting confirmed, while booking tickets online on the new IRCTC website or app.

30 Nov 2018

Test Cricket

#IndiaInAustralia: This is what Buchanan feels about Kohli & Co.

Former Australian World Cup winning coach, John Buchanan, has revealed the factor that could determine India's performance in the upcoming Test series against Australia.

30 Nov 2018

Health & Wellness

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

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

30 Nov 2018

Akshay Kumar

Here's how much Rajinikanth-Akshay's '2.0' earned on opening day

2.0 is a mega-budget movie, costing nearly Rs. 500 crore and is considered to be among the most expensive Indian films ever made. Starring Rajinikanth, Akshay Kumar and directed by Shankar, the movie faced a potential problem when active piracy site TamilRockers leaked it hours after release.

India's GDP growth-rate slows to 7.1%; still ahead of China's

India's GDP grew at a rate of 7.1% in the July-September quarter (Q2) - its lowest growth rate in three quarters.

30 Nov 2018

Uttar Pradesh

Delhi-restaurant serves dish named 'Sunny Leone Chaap'

In India, small eateries and restaurant owners often ignore the concept of intellectual property or copyright law.

30 Nov 2018

Test Cricket

#IndiaInAustralia: Sanjay Bangar miffed with KL Rahul and his form

KL Rahul is going through a rough patch across formats, this season.

30 Nov 2018

Narendra Modi

Yoga is India's gift to world for health, peace: Modi

Yoga is India's gift to the world for health and peace, PM Narendra Modi said yesterday, as he highlighted the benefits of the ancient Indian practice for overall well-being.

30 Nov 2018

West Bengal

#CoalScam: Delhi court convicts five, including ex-coal secretary HC Gupta

A Delhi court today held ex-coal secretary H C Gupta guilty of corruption and criminal conspiracy in a coal scam case relating to allotment of coal blocks in West Bengal.

30 Nov 2018

Starbucks

After Starbucks bans porn, YouPorn bans Starbucks products in offices

Porn has always been at the top of the taboo list.

30 Nov 2018

Arvind Kejriwal

#AgrarianCrisis: Over one lakh farmers march on the Parliament

After over one lakh farmers from all over India poured into Delhi on Thursday to pressurize the government into taking cognizance of the agrarian crisis, the farmers have now started marching towards the Parliament to demand a special session for addressing farmers' distress.

30 Nov 2018

Virat Kohli

#IndiaInAustralia: Prithvi Shaw ruled out of first Test versus Australia

India have been dealt with a severe blow ahead of the first Test against Australia, starting December 6.

29 Nov 2018

Bengaluru

#CareerBytes: Best start-up internship offers for engineers in Bengaluru

Interning at big-name companies is a dream for many, but taking internships at start-ups may be an even better idea as one can gain a lot, including better practical experience and exposure.

30 Nov 2018

Huawei

Gionee faces financial crisis as CEO loses millions in gambling

A few years back, Gionee entered India's smartphone scene with hopes of taking on players like Huawei, OPPO, and Xiaomi.

29 Nov 2018

Narendra Modi

India hopes for early resumption of dialogue between Palestine, Israel

Expressing solidarity with the Palestinian people, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said India hopes for an early resumption of dialogue between Palestine and Israel for moving towards a comprehensive and negotiated resolution of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict that began in the mid-20th century.

29 Nov 2018

Virat Kohli

#IndiaInAustralia: Virat Kohli could break Tendulkar, Gavaskar's record

Indian cricket team captain, Virat Kohli is enjoying a fantastic run this year..

29 Nov 2018

Health & Wellness

#HealthBytes: 6 worst food items to eat before sex

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

29 Nov 2018

Realme 2 Pro

#SmartphonesFaceoff: Realme U1 v/s Realme 2 Pro: Which is better?

As the latest addition to its portfolio of smartphones, Realme recently launched the Realme U1 mid-ranger in India.

29 Nov 2018

Flipkart

Gaming-centric ASUS ROG smartphone launched for Rs. 69,999

ASUS ROG Phone, the first gaming smartphone under the Republic of Gamers brand, has been launched in India.

29 Nov 2018

KL Rahul

Prithvi Shaw scores a quick-fire 66 against Cricket Australia XI

When Prithvi Shaw made his debut for India in the Test series against West Indies, earlier this year, the youngster's approach attracted the attention of pundits.

29 Nov 2018

Pakistan News

Imran Khan: Not in Pakistan's interest to let terrorism flourish

A day after Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan called for resumption of dialogue between India and Pakistan, he has said that it is not in Pakistan's interest to let terrorism flourish on its soil.

29 Nov 2018

Ghulam Nabi Azad

How has the fight of LGBT community turned against Hindutva

Find what you love and let it kill you, for it is better to be killed by a loved one.

29 Nov 2018

Bharti Airtel

Telecom industry wants Rajinikanth's '2.0' banned for depicting mobiles badly

The mega-budget movie 2.0 starring Rajinikanth and Akshay Kumar is already making waves about its potential for commercial success.

29 Nov 2018

Qualcomm

Honor 8C launched in India for Rs. 11,999: Details here

As the latest addition to its product line-up, Huawei-backed Honor has launched the Honor 8C smartphone in India.

29 Nov 2018

Flipkart

ASUS ROG Phone to launch in India today: Details here

ASUS ROG Phone, the first gaming smartphone under the Republic of Gamers brand, will launch in India today i.e. November 29 at 12pm.

29 Nov 2018

Hollywood

Batman Christian Bale opens up about his love for India

Christian Bale is a renowned name in Hollywood with several acclaimed films under his belt, including The Dark Knight trilogy, American Psycho, and The Machinist.

PhD-holders from top foreign universities eligible for direct recruitment: UGC

Doctoral degree holders from the top 500 foreign universities are now eligible for direct recruitment as assistant professors in Indian universities, according to the UGC.

28 Nov 2018

Health & Wellness

#HealthBytes: Sex during periods: All you need to know

Periods bring with them umpteen confusions, and one such confusion among women going through their menstrual cycle is whether they should or should not have sex.