India: News

13 Feb 2019

Exams

#CBSE2019: Last-minute exam revision strategy for Class 12 students

The 2018-19 CBSE Class 12 board exams are set to commence from 15 February and with just 2 days left, students must be well-prepared by now.

13 Feb 2019

Gujarat

Norwegian pays Rs. 28,000 for street-haircut in Ahmedabad. Here's why

Small street businessmen in India often hoodwink foreign tourists by charging them over double the original price.

Ahead of launch, Samsung Galaxy S10's full specifications leaked

While we are just days away from the launch of Galaxy S10 flagships, several leaks have already confirmed the design and key specifications of the upcoming phones.

13 Feb 2019

Cancer

Cancer survivor Irrfan to start shooting 'Hindi Medium-2' next week

It's been almost a year since Irrfan Khan was diagnosed with high-grade Neuroendocrine tumor, a piece of news that had left his fans aghast.

12 Feb 2019

Mukesh Ambani

Know all about Shloka Mehta, Mukesh Ambani's daughter-in-law

Akash Ambani and Shloka Mehta are all set to get married on March 9 and it is going to be a glitzy affair.

12 Feb 2019

Xiaomi

Xiaomi Mi A1, OnePlus 5T emit most radiation; OEMs decline

A day after it was reported that certain Xiaomi, OnePlus smartphones had fared poorly in a radiation test, the Chinese smartphone manufacturer has issued a clarification.

12 Feb 2019

BMW

2019 BMW S1000RR teased in India, launch expected soon

BMW's motorcycle division BMW Motorrad is expected to soon launch the all-new S1000RR in India.

12 Feb 2019

Jammu And Kashmir

Malaysia: Man leaves pregnant wife, child to play PUBG freely

In the past few weeks, we reported how PUBG fever has gripped India, resulting in the Gujarat government, among others, banning the online multiplayer game as it adversely affects the students.

How to get duplicate copy of your lost Aadhaar card

After the Supreme Court verdict on Aadhaar Act, it is no longer mandatory to link your Aadhaar with bank or telecom services.

SC imposes Rs. 1 lakh fine on former interim CBI-chief

A Supreme Court bench headed by Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi held former interim CBI Chief M Nageshwar Rao "guilty of contempt" on Tuesday for transferring the officer probing Muzaffarpur shelter home case.

12 Feb 2019

Samsung

Samsung Galaxy M10, M20 go on sale today via Amazon

Samsung's recently launched Galaxy M10 and Galaxy M20 will go on sale for the third time in India today.

12 Feb 2019

Flipkart

OPPO K1, featuring 25MP selfie-camera, goes on sale via Flipkart

The recently launched OPPO K1 will go on sale today for the first time in India via Flipkart at 12PM.

#CareerBytes: 5 websites that offer test series for UPSC 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.

11 Feb 2019

X

Twitter CEO told to appear before Parliamentary Panel

Days after it was reported that Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey had refused to appear for a hearing before India's Parliamentary Committee on IT, panel head Anurag Thakur has said that he has again been summoned for a hearing on February 25.

11 Feb 2019

Airtel Plans

Best postpaid plans for heavy internet users

Thanks to ever-increasing competition among companies, the telecommunications space in India has changed for good.

11 Feb 2019

Priya Prakash Varrier

Priya was under 'house arrest' after becoming the 'wink girl'

Remember Priya Prakash Varrier, who became the Internet sensation last year?

Delhi: Former India pacer Amit Bhandari attacked during U-23 trials

Former India pacer Amit Bhandari, who is currently the chairman of the Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA) senior selection committee, was assaulted on Monday at the U-23 team's trials at St. Stephen's ground.

11 Feb 2019

Physics

#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 weeks left, students must be well-prepared by this time.

11 Feb 2019

Brexit

India-UK trade to be unaffected by Brexit: British trade commissioner

Trade relations between India and the UK isn't likely to be affected after Brexit, British trade commissioner to South Asia Crispin Simon has said.

11 Feb 2019

Instagram

It's a boy! Purab Kohli becomes father again (see pic)

It's celebration time for VJ-turned-actor Purab Kohli as he became a proud father of a baby boy on January 26.

11 Feb 2019

Samsung

Limited Edition Galaxy S10+ to feature 12GB RAM, 1TB storage

Just days from now, Samsung will launch the Galaxy S10 lineup. Thanks to countless leaks, we know that these flagships will sport high-end features including Infinity-O display, ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor, and triple rear cameras.

11 Feb 2019

Education

MHRD committee: Empower IITs to pick own directors, chairpersons

A year after a new Act granted unprecedented autonomy to IIMs, a committee of IIT directors have sought similar powers for the premier engineering institutes.

11 Feb 2019

MediaTek

OPPO F11 Pro to feature 48MP rear camera, all-screen design

As the successor to the F9 Pro, OPPO is working to launch the F11 Pro smartphone in India soon.

10 Feb 2019

Reliance Jio

Best 4G postpaid plans available in India under Rs. 600

Amid growing competition, all telecom operators have not only revised their prepaid packs but have also updated their postpaid plans to pass on more benefits to users.

10 Feb 2019

Health & Wellness

Common sex problems men face, and what to do

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

10 Feb 2019

Padma Shri

#NewsBytesExclusive: Wrestler Bajrang Punia on Padma Shri, success, and more!

Bajrang Punia, one of the country's finest freestyle wrestlers, has won many medals in international events, including Commonwealth and Asian Games golds and a World Championship silver among others.

10 Feb 2019

Samsung

Samsung Galaxy M30's specifications leaked, expected to launch soon

Days after Samsung launched its India-focused Galaxy M10 and Galaxy M20, the specifications of a more premium model, Galaxy M30 have surfaced on the internet.

10 Feb 2019

Exams

#CBSE2019: How to score over 90% in all Class-12 subjects?

CBSE Class-12 board exams are set to commence from 15 February and with just days left, students must be well-prepared by now.

10 Feb 2019

Apple

Apple iPhone Xr prices reduced, now starts at Rs. 70,500

Apple's last year's budget flagship, the iPhone Xr, has reportedly received a price cut in India.

09 Feb 2019

Health & Wellness

#HealthBytes: 5 common sex problems women face

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

09 Feb 2019

Alia Bhatt

#BerlinFilmFestival: Can you guess price of Alia Bhatt's dress?

Alia Bhatt is on top of her game. She isn't just winning hearts with her impeccable acting but is also the new fashionista of Bollywood.

09 Feb 2019

Exams

#CBSE2019: How can parents help students deal with board-exam stress?

The 2018-19 CBSE Board Examinations for Classes 10 and 12 are set to commence from 15 February.

09 Feb 2019

YouTube

This engineer modifies Maruti 800s into sports car-looking vehicles

If you were a 90s kid, you'd surely remember what a gem Maruti 800 was.

08 Feb 2019

ICICI Bank

#FinancialBytes: Best credit card options for low income earners

Credit cards have become an essential part of our lives and are one of the widely-used cashless payment methods.

08 Feb 2019

Rajasthan

Rajasthan: Gujjars launch quota protest; rail-tracks blocked, Delhi-Mumbai route hit

The Gujjar community in Rajasthan has launched a protest demanding the implementation of the 5% quota in jobs and education as promised by the state government.

08 Feb 2019

Honda

Honda launches new CB300R in India at Rs. 2.41 lakh

Bike lovers, rejoice! Honda has launched CB300R, its first motorcycle to take on players in the 300cc category.

08 Feb 2019

Social Science

5 tips to learn social science in interesting manner

Social science is often considered a difficult subject to score marks. While some students find it boring, many dread the subject due to the vast syllabus.

08 Feb 2019

Narendra Modi

Defense Minister Nirmala Sitharaman slams Rahul Gandhi over Rafale allegations

After Rahul Gandhi, citing a report by The Hindu, accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of being "directly involved in the Rafale scam", Defense Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has hit back.

08 Feb 2019

Mahendra Singh Dhoni

Hardik Pandya enjoys 'food' with teammates, netizens ask 'No coffee?'

Weeks after getting shunned, suspended and then finally returning to the pitch, when cricketer Hardik Pandya thought the whole Koffee With Karan controversy is behind him, the public proved him wrong.

07 Feb 2019

Physics

Preparing for NEET? Here are 5 mistakes to avoid

The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET-UG) is the gateway to admission to undergraduate programmes at prestigious medical colleges in the country.