India: News

SC refuses to stay SC/ST Act amendments again

For the second time in seven days, the Supreme Court, on Wednesday, refused to stay amendments to the Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, that rules out all provisions for anticipatory bail for the accused.

30 Jan 2019

Bollywood

Pakistani singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan accused of forex smuggling

On Wednesday, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) issued a show cause notice to popular Pakistani singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan under the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) for allegedly smuggling foreign currency out of India.

30 Jan 2019

YouTube

#CareerBytes: 6 useful YouTube Channels every student should follow

YouTube has become the go-to platform for almost everything today; it is also one of the best and most used online resources to learn anything.

29 Jan 2019

Business

#FinancialBytes: Credit or debit card- what is better for you?

Credit and debit cards are two of the most popular cashless payment methods.

29 Jan 2019

United Nations (UN)

How Jews found refuge in India shapes International Holocaust-Remembrance Day

Poignant tales of compassion of Jews finding refuge in India in the midst of the horror of the Holocaust were recounted as the UN commemorated the International Holocaust Remembrance Day.

29 Jan 2019

India Today

V15 Pro with 32MP camera to launch on February 20

As the successor to its popular Vivo V11 Pro, the company is gearing up to launch Vivo V15 Pro in India on February 20.

29 Jan 2019

Bharti Airtel

Best prepaid plans available under Rs. 100 for data, calling

Thanks to the increasing competition among telcos, the telecom space in India has changed for good.

29 Jan 2019

Health & Wellness

Hair loss: Causes, prevention and treatment

Hair loss can be difficult to cope with. It can affect anyone. However, men are more prone to experiencing hair loss (or baldness) than women.

29 Jan 2019

Bengaluru

#CareerBytes: 5 popular UPSC IAS coaching institutes in Bengaluru

The UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) is one of the most challenging exams and cracking it is not easy without the right preparation.

29 Jan 2019

Mumbai

India's first bullet train service to say 'sorry' for delays

In a country where train delays are taken for granted, the upcoming Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train service has said that it will set a new precedent.

29 Jan 2019

Nawaz Sharif

What made anti-nuclear test crusader George Fernandes participate in Pokhran?

George Fernandes' demise on Tuesday, January 29, has left a void in Indian politics and leaders across the spectrum have united to remember the fearless man.

29 Jan 2019

Health & Wellness

#HealthBytes: 5 fiber-filled food items to cut down belly fat

Not only does belly fat look bad on you, it is also a virtual invitation to a host of dreadful health issues, like diabetes, heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, among others.

29 Jan 2019

Solar Energy

IIT-Roorkee to become emissions-free smart campus by 2022

A few days back, India's oldest engineering college, IIT-Roorkee, kicked off its smart campus development project in collaboration with global electrical equipment and automation major ABB.

29 Jan 2019

#MeToo

#MeToo: MJ Akbar accuser Priya Ramani summoned by court

On Tuesday, Patiala House Court issued summons to journalist Priya Ramani in the defamation case filed by the former junior minister of External Affairs, MJ Akbar. She has been asked to appear as an accused on February 25.

29 Jan 2019

Amazon

Honor View 20 launched, price starts at Rs. 37,999

Honor View 20, the much-awaited global variant of Honor V20, has been officially launched in India today.

29 Jan 2019

Samsung

Samsung Galaxy M10 v/s Galaxy M20: The key differences

Samsung's newly launched Galaxy M10 and Galaxy M20 smartphones will go on sale in India starting February 5 via Amazon and Samsung India e-store.

29 Jan 2019

Rohit Sharma

Sourav Ganguly hails Indian cricket team's performance in ODIs

Former captain of the Indian cricket team, Sourav Ganguly, has opened up about his opinion on the current crop's performance in one-day cricket.

29 Jan 2019

Reliance Jio

Now, JioPhone users can use JioRail to book train tickets

Just a few weeks after launching JioBrowser, Reliance Jio has launched a dedicated rail reservation app for JioPhone users.

28 Jan 2019

Education

#CBSE2019: How can Class-10 students overcome fear of Mathematics?

Mathematics is a challenging subject and can be a nightmare for many Class-10 students, who are scared of the subject as it involves a vast syllabus, formulae, and concepts.

28 Jan 2019

Indian Air Force

Aspiring fighter-pilots, good news! Indian Air Force to launch mobile-game

For those who dare to fly, and always dreamed of being a fighter pilot, the Indian Air Force has a surprise for you.

28 Jan 2019

Health & Wellness

Negative-calorie foods: Fact or fiction?

Calories are basically the measuring unit of energy, stored in our foods or in the tissues of our body.

28 Jan 2019

Chhattisgarh

Will ensure minimum-income for poor if voted to power: RaGa

Congress President Rahul Gandhi today announced that his party will ensure minimum universal basic income for poor people in the country if voted to power in the Lok Sabha polls this year.

#CareerBytes: 5 famous UPSC IAS coaching institutes in Delhi

The UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) is one of the toughest exams and but with the right preparation, one can crack it.

India clinch ODI series against New Zealand: Here're records broken

India won their third successive ODI series after beating New Zealand on Monday.

28 Jan 2019

WhatsApp

Future of SMS: Here's everything about RCS messaging

With the introduction and expansion of WhatsApp, we all saw the downside of text messaging.

27 Jan 2019

Narendra Modi

Indian Railways names Made-in-India #Train18 as 'Vande Bharat Express'

Indian Railways has named the country's first indigenously built engine-less train, Train 18, as Vande Bharat Express, acknowledging its "Made in India" status, Railways Minister Piyush Goyal said.

27 Jan 2019

Business

#FinancialBytes: 5 types of credit card frauds to know about

Credit cards play an essential role in our financial lives and are one of the most widely-used cashless payment methods.

27 Jan 2019

Patanjali

#HealthBytes: 5 Ayurvedic superfoods you must include in your diet

The age-old Indian medicinal practice of Ayurveda has lately become a global phenomenon.

27 Jan 2019

Kolkata

Rs. 150cr tender floated to produce first 'Make-In-India' metro coach

The Modern Coach Factory (MCF) has floated a Rs. 150 crore tender to buy technology and expertise to produce railways' first 'Make in India' international standard coaches for metro trains by 2021, according to sources.

27 Jan 2019

Apple

Don't update! iOS 12.1.3 fails to address connectivity issues

Just a few days back, Apple released iOS 12.1.3 for iPhone and iPad users around the globe.

26 Jan 2019

Cashback Offer

#FinancialBytes: 5 credit cards in India that rich people use

Credit cards have become an essential part of our lives because of the convenience they offer. There are various types of credit cards that cater to different needs.

26 Jan 2019

Bollywood

Moments when a billion Indians feel the most patriotic

Every year, I cry when I see the Republic Day parade and I know I am not the only one. The fact that everyone in my office is playing patriotic songs is a testament to that.

26 Jan 2019

Rohit Sharma

Key learnings from India's win in second ODI against Kiwis

India took a 2-0 lead in the five-match ODI series against New Zealand, as they thrashed the hosts by 90 runs at the Bay Oval.

26 Jan 2019

Exams

#CareerBytes: How to choose between online preparation, coaching-classes for UPSC?

The UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE), also known as the IAS exam, is one of the toughest exams. But with the right preparation and hard work, one can crack the exam.

26 Jan 2019

Health & Wellness

#HealthBytes: 5 healthy veggies that help in weight loss

Unwanted fat doesn't just look bad on you, but is also a virtual invitation to a host of dreadful health conditions, such as diabetes, stroke, high blood pressure, etc.

26 Jan 2019

Amazon

Honor View 20 to cost less than OnePlus 6T

Honor View 20, set to launch in India on January 29, is already available for pre-ordering.

26 Jan 2019

Delhi Police

Snipers, anti-aircraft guns: Everything to know about Republic Day security

For India's 70th Republic Day celebrations on Saturday, massive security arrangements have been made at the National Capital, Delhi.

26 Jan 2019

Education

#CareerBytes: 5 scholarships every engineering student should know about

Engineering is one of the most preferred professional courses but as education is becoming expensive, many are unable to afford to pursue engineering.

26 Jan 2019

Xiaomi

Now, order Xiaomi's China-exclusive products from India: Here's how

Xiaomi dominates as India's leading phone maker but offers a lot more than that.