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31 Dec 2018

IIM-Bangalore

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'.

31 Dec 2018

Exams

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.

31 Dec 2018

Sexual Harassment

#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.

31 Dec 2018

Sridevi

#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.

31 Dec 2018

Indian Railways

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.

30 Dec 2018

Health & Wellness

#HealthBytes: 5 tips to treat skin dryness and cracks

During winters, you need to be extra careful about your skin health.

30 Dec 2018

Exams

#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.

30 Dec 2018

Deepika Padukone

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.

30 Dec 2018

Pakistan News

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.

30 Dec 2018

Test Cricket

#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.

30 Dec 2018

Bollywood

#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.

30 Dec 2018

Samsung

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.

30 Dec 2018

Test Cricket

#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.

30 Dec 2018

MediaTek Helio P70

Realme A1 likely to sport waterdrop notch, Helio P70 chipset

Realme A1, expected to launch as the company's new budget smartphone, has been leaked in full glory.

29 Dec 2018

Narendra Modi

#PolicyExplainer: Get Rs. 2,00,000 life-insurance at Rs. 330/year with PMJJBY

Life insurance is one of the most important financial products to have. It is the best way to protect one's family and their future in case of the policyholder's untimely demise.

29 Dec 2018

Health & Wellness

#HealthBytes: 5 simple ways to deal with period pain

During menstruation, discomfort around the abdomen, lower-back and thighs is common.

29 Dec 2018

Karnataka

Desperate for government job, man forges PM's signature

The race to secure a government job in India is tough, and people go to extreme lengths to acquire such employment.

29 Dec 2018

YouTube

#CBSE2019: 7 YouTube Channels to follow for Class 12 Biology

The 2018-19 CBSE Class 12 board exams will begin from 15 February and with only a few weeks to go, students need to be well-prepared by now.

29 Dec 2018

Indian Cricket Team

#IndiaInAustralia: Three key moments of Day four of third Test

The Indian cricket team is two wickets away from victory in the ongoing third Test match against Australia being held at the MCG.

29 Dec 2018

Huawei

This good looking Huawei smartphone may not launch in India

As the latest addition to its mid-range series, Huawei has launched the P Smart 2019.

29 Dec 2018

Indian Football Team

Five young players who can take Indian football by storm

Indian football saw what its youngsters are capable of when they fielded their U-17 squad in the historic U-17 FIFA World Cup tournament, which was held in the country.

28 Dec 2018

OYO Rooms

OYO offers to buy Rs. 50cr shares from current, ex-employees

OYO Rooms, India's second-most valuable startup, has offered to buy back shares from current and former employees to the tune of Rs. 40-50cr.

28 Dec 2018

Health & Wellness

#HealthBytes: Basic questions around Sexually Transmitted Infections answered

In the simplest of terms, infections that spread from sexual activity are called as Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI).

Airtel willing to lose customers after ending free incoming

Airtel is willing to lose up to 70 million of its customers as it continues to enforce its minimum balance requirement to keep incoming calls active on prepaid connections.

28 Dec 2018

Lunar Eclipse

2019: Of 5 eclipses, 2 will be visible in India

Astronomy enthusiasts and skygazers around the world will be able to watch five eclipses in 2019, two of which will be visible in India.

28 Dec 2018

Ravi Shankar Prasad

Cabinet approves Rs. 10,000cr for sending 3 Indians to space

On Friday, the Union Cabinet approved Rs. 10,000cr for the ambitious 'Gaganyaan' mission to send three Indian astronauts to space in 2022.

28 Dec 2018

Reliance Jio

Reliance Jio could soon launch affordable large-screen smartphones in India

In a bid to attract India's 500 million feature phone users and net them under its 4G network, Reliance Jio is working to launch affordable VoLTE smartphones.

Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist denied entry into India

Cathal McNaughton, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, was denied entry into India after he returned from an overseas trip.

28 Dec 2018

Test Cricket

#IndiaInAustralia: Records scripted by enigmatic Jasprit Bumrah

Jasprit Bumrah has gone on to become India's best bowler across formats.

28 Dec 2018

Realme 2 Pro

Realme A1 to soon launch as company's new budget smartphone

In a bid to expand its portfolio of smartphones, Realme will launch a new budget range smartphone in India, according to reputed tipster Ishan Agarwal.

28 Dec 2018

Health & Wellness

#PolicyExplainer: What is Ayushman Bharat and how to avail it?

A majority of Indians lack access to health insurance and modern healthcare, which is one of the biggest challenges faced especially by the poor.

#CareerBytes: 7 apps to prepare for medical entrances after Class-12

Becoming a doctor is a dream of many Class 12 Science stream students and it is one of the most sought-after professions, too.

27 Dec 2018

Paytm

Step-by-step guide to delink your Aadhaar from mobile-number, and e-wallets

After the September 26 Supreme Court judgement on Aadhaar authentication, entities like banks, telecom operators, and e-wallet services providers can no longer ask you to provide your Aadhaar information.

27 Dec 2018

Tamil Nadu

Soon, Apple may start assembly of high-end iPhones in India

In a fresh development, Reuters has reported that Apple may soon expand its assembly line and start the production of top-of-the-line iPhones in India.

27 Dec 2018

Deepika Padukone

Smriti Irani's hilarious moment when Janhvi Kapoor called her 'aunty'

We all know how many women, regardless of their age, don't prefer being called 'aunty'.

27 Dec 2018

Mukesh Ambani

HDFC Group briefly overtook Tata Group as India's most-valued conglomerate

Following Wednesday's trading session, the Tata Group lost the distinction of being the most valuable conglomerate in India.

27 Dec 2018

Health & Wellness

#HealthBytes: Top 5 hot-and-healthy drinks for winters

During the cold season, the risk of cold, flu and other infections becomes higher than ever.