India: News
Cabinet approves Vijaya Bank, Dena Bank, Bank of Baroda merger
On Wednesday, the Union Cabinet approved the merger of state-run Vijaya Bank and Dena Bank with the larger Bank of Baroda (BoB).
After GST revision, Xiaomi reduces prices of these Mi TVs
To pass on the benefits of the recent GST tax cut, Xiaomi has slashed prices of some of its television models in India.
#JEE2019: 6 last minute tips to prepare for JEE Main-I
The Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) is the most difficult engineering entrance exam for admission to top institutes in India. JEE consists of Main and Advanced exams.
AFC Asian Cup: A look at India's group stage chances
The AFC Asian Cup has seen sixteen editions so far, and as we move towards the seventeenth edition of the tournament with India being one among the 24 nations to be playing, it is the need of the hour to get a clear picture of the teams and assess India's chances.
#IndiaInAustralia: Virat Kohli could script these captaincy records in Sydney
All eyes will be on the Indian cricket team when they take the field against Australia on Thursday in Sydney.
CBI wants to scan social media photos to track suspects
The CBI has issued a notice to social media platforms, calling them to use an intrusive photo-tracking technology called PhotoDNA.
India records highest number of births on 1st Jan'19: UNICEF
More than 3,95,000 babies were expected to have born around the world on New Year's Day, with India estimated to record the highest number of these births at nearly 70,000, the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) said.
Restaurant names 'parantha thali' after Deepika, her reply is epic
In India, eateries and restaurant owners keep coming up with new marketing tactics to boost their business like naming dishes after celebrities and pop culture icons.
After PM Modi's 2019 interview, Congress asks unanswered questions
Minutes after Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave his first interview of the year to ANI on Tuesday, Congress held a press conference and asked unanswered questions.
#FinancialBytes: Best 'buy now, pay later' services available in India
In India, "buy now, pay later" payment options are increasingly becoming popular among customers nowadays.
#FinancialBytes: 6 YouTube Channels to become a stock market trader
The stock market is a popular investment avenue to build wealth over time. But stock market trading is a tricky game that requires solid knowledge of how things work.
#TechBytes: 6 new features coming to WhatsApp in 2019
WhatsApp is undoubtedly the most popular instant messaging app with over 1.5bn users worldwide. The Facebook-owned company regularly adds new features to its app, which has now evolved into a multi-purpose platform.
#HealthBytes: 5 tips to spice-up your sex life in winters
During winters, when all you want to do is grab a cup of tea, pile up layers of thick clothing, and never get out of that comfortingly warm blanket, having sex might sound like an insanely arduous task.
Bhaichung Bhutia: 50-50 chance of India reaching Asian Cup knockout-stage
Former captain of the Indian football team, Bhaichung Bhutia, has opened up regarding India's chances of qualifying from the group stage of the AFC Asian Cup.
#IndiaInAustralia: After Perth, MCG's pitch rated average by ICC
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has rated the MCG pitch as 'average'.
8 tips to drive safely on foggy roads during winters
More than 9,000 car accidents happen in India, every year, on account of fog.
#IndiaInAustralia: Rishabh Pant babysits for Tim Paine
Australian cricket team skipper Tim Paine had sledged wicket-keeper batsman Rishabh Pant in India's second innings in the recently concluded Test match, at the MCG.
54 civilians, 483 fishermen of India lodged in Pakistani jails
Pakistan today shared with India a list of 537 Indian prisoners lodged in Pakistani jails as per the provisions of a bilateral agreement.
Paytm Payments Bank back in business after RBI nod
After six months of inactivity, Paytm Payments Bank (PPB) has started adding new customers following a clearance by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
#CareerBytes: 5 habits to help you crack CA in first-attempt
Chartered Accountancy (CA) is one of the most sought-after and toughest professional courses in the country.
#IndiaInAustralia: Kapil Dev lauds 'unique' bowler Jasprit Bumrah
Jasprit Bumrah has been the cynosure of all eyes after his heroics in the recently concluded third Test, between India and Australia, at the MCG.
Here is the list of all long weekends of 2019
2018 has ended and we can't believe how time went away in a blink.
Good news! Subsidized LPG cylinder price slashed by Rs. 5.91
For the second time in a month, the price of subsidized domestic cooking gas or LPG has been reduced on account of tax impact on the reduced market rate of the fuel. Subsidized LPG price was slashed by Rs. 5.91/cylinder.
#PolicyExplainer: Everything you should know about government's Suraksha Bima Yojana
Having a personal accident and disability insurance cover has become a necessity for financial security in case of disability or death in road accidents.
#HealthBytes: 5 tips to achieve your New year fitness resolution
2019 hits the calendars tomorrow!
IIM-B to revamp existing tea-auction methodology for improved price discovery
India's leading B-school IIM-Bangalore has been entrusted to devise the revamping of the existing tea auction methodology for improved price discovery.
#ThatWas2018: 6 Supreme Court verdicts that changed India in 2018
If 2018 can be summed up for India in a phrase, it would be called the 'year of reforms'.
5 resolutions every student needs to take and stick to
With 2018 drawing to a close and only a few hours left to ring in the 2019 New Year, it's time to think about new beginnings and take new resolutions for a better life.
#MeToo: Committee formed to investigate allegations on Vinod Dua dissolved
The External Committee, formed on the request of The Wire, to investigate sexual harassment allegations leveled against its contributing editor Vinod Dua has been dissolved.
#Thatwas2018: Remembering the Indian gems whom we lost this year
This year, we mourned far too many times.
Sudhir Bhargava new CIC, government appoints four information commissioners
The government has appointed Sudhir Bhargava as new Chief Information Commissioner (CIC) along with four new Information Commissioners in the Central Information Commission.
Indian Railways to build affordable capsule hotels at railway stations
In a bid to make passenger lodging more convenient and comfortable, the Indian Railways is planning to introduce capsule hotels at major railway stations, across the country.
#HealthBytes: 5 tips to treat skin dryness and cracks
During winters, you need to be extra careful about your skin health.
#CBSE2019: Memory tips and tricks for Class 10 students
The 2018-19 CBSE board exams for Class 10 will begin from 21 February and with less than two months left, students must be well-prepared by this time.
Rani Mukerji spoke on #MeToo and disappointed all of us
For the actresses roundtable, Bollywood actresses, whose work stood out in 2018, sat down and chatted.
Kartarpur corridor: Pakistan to only allow 500 pilgrims per day
After agreeing to open the Kartarpur corridor for Sikh pilgrims looking to visit Gurdwara Darbar Sahib Kartarpur, the Pakistan government, reportedly, is mulling imposing certain conditions.
#IndiaInAustralia: Key moments that defined the MCG Test
Team India beat hosts Australia in the third Test at the MCG to continue their dominance in the series.
#ThatWas2018: 5 Bollywood movies you should have avoided
Every year, India releases the maximum number of films as compared to other film industries in the world.
Samsung Galaxy M-series smartphones to debut Infinity-V displays
In a bid to revamp its mid-range portfolio, Samsung is working to launch upto four smartphones in its brand new Galaxy M-series, according to reports.
#IndiaInAustralia: India beat Australia in third Test- Here're records broken
Team India beat hosts Australia in the third Test at the MCG to continue their dominance in the series.