India: News

18 Mar 2019

India

#CareerBytes: Top job portals for fresher engineers

Finding a job is the top-most priority of almost every fresher or new graduate. However, for many freshers, finding employment could be challenging as they have no experience.

18 Mar 2019

Delhi University

Delhi: In a first, mother, daughter receive PhD degrees together

Getting a PhD is a huge achievement and a memorable experience. However, for 56-year-old Mala Dutta, whose dream of receiving a PhD came true 34 years after college, it was even more memorable.

18 Mar 2019

OnePlus

Vivo's iQoo gaming smartphone to launch in India by June

Vivo will introduce its new iQoo sub-brand in India sometime in "late May or early June" with the iQoo gaming smartphone that was recently launched in China, according to a report by 91Mobiles.

Will IPL help Indian players prepare for World Cup?

While the IPL begins in less than 10 days, the 2019 World Cup is also a couple of months away.

18 Mar 2019

Goa

#RIPManoharParrikar: 5 things the Goa CM should be remembered for

Four-time Goa CM and former Defense Minister, Manohar Parrikar, passed away on Sunday at 63 after battling a prolonged illness.

17 Mar 2019

Calcutta High Court

Former SC-judge to be India's first Lokpal, official announcement soon

Former SC judge Pinaki Chandra Ghose will be India's first Lokpal and an official announcement about the same could be made on Monday, claimed reports.

17 Mar 2019

Hyderabad

#CareerBytes: Alternate options for candidates who did not clear GATE

The results of the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2019, conducted by IIT Madras, were declared on Friday.

17 Mar 2019

China

Indian Customs intelligence officers to check financial frauds in China

India has decided to post Customs intelligence officers in China in its effort to check black money, trade-based money laundering, and other financial frauds, officials said today.

17 Mar 2019

Reliance Jio

Jio beats rivals, offers fastest 4G download speed in India

According to data released by Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), Reliance Jio has beaten its rival 4G telecom operators in India with an average download speed of 20.9Mbps on its network in February 2019.

17 Mar 2019

Amazon

#FinancialBytes: Love shopping online? Here are 5 credit-cards for you

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

17 Mar 2019

Education

This Bengaluru woman has written 700+ exams for the differently-abled

Pushpa NM is the real life hero Indian education system needs.

16 Mar 2019

Hyderabad

Online movie ticket-booking platforms cannot charge 'Internet Handling Fees': RBI

Booking movie tickets has never been easier thanks to online movie ticket booking platforms. Everyone who has ever booked movie tickets online knows about "Internet Handling Fees" levied by every online ticketing platform.

16 Mar 2019

Madhya Pradesh

#NewsBytesExclusive: GATE-2019 topper Shashank Mangal on preparation-strategy, challenges, and more!

The results of the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2019, conducted by the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, were declared on Friday.

16 Mar 2019

Health & Wellness

#HealthBytes: Top 5 at-home exercises to score six-pack abs

Building six-pack abs doesn't mean hitting the gym and sweating till you make it.

16 Mar 2019

Asia

Tesla likely to be in India by next year: Musk

If you've been waiting for Tesla to show up in the Indian market (like me), there's finally some news to cheer you up.

16 Mar 2019

Pakistan News

BRICS to focus on counter-terror cooperation as priority area

BRICS, a bloc of five leading nations including India and China, will discuss counter-terror cooperation as one of its priority areas during its annual summit later this year.

16 Mar 2019

Health & Wellness

#HealthBytes: What is Dry shampoo, and how to use it

With a plethora of hair-care products available in the market, it could get tricky to choose the right one for yourself.

16 Mar 2019

Narendra Modi

#MainBhiChowkidaar: While his opponents are sleeping, Modi launches catchy campaign

Ahead of the much-anticipated general elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday launched the Main Bhi Chowkidaar campaign, and soon it became a talking point on social media.

16 Mar 2019

Tamil Nadu

Unique and interesting facts and records of Lok Sabha elections

This year, India, the world's largest democracy, goes to polls to elect the 17th Lok Sabha. The General Election is scheduled to be held from 11 April-19 May.

16 Mar 2019

Google Assistant

Make your house a smart home with these products

The idea of a smart home is no longer a dream stuck in a sci-fi movie. Nor is it a costly affair that you should re-think before upgrading to a smarter lifestyle.

16 Mar 2019

ICICI Bank

#FinancialBytes: 5 popular car loan options available in India

Having a car has become a necessity for many people nowadays. While many dream of owning a car, not everyone can afford to buy a car right away.

16 Mar 2019

Samsung

5 best tech gadgets you can currently buy in India

The year 2019 has started off in great fashion. So far, we have seen a bunch of new smartphones, laptops, wearables, and other essential tech gadgets.

16 Mar 2019

New Jersey

Indian, arrested in December, admits to smuggling immigrants to US

An Indian national arrested last December for conspiring and smuggling foreign nationals into the United States recently pleaded guilty.

Anil Kumble feels MS Dhoni should bat at number four

India are still not sure who is the right candidate to bat at number four in ODIs.

15 Mar 2019

Health & Wellness

#HealthBytes: 5 exercises to help cut down belly fat

The most stubborn of all fats is the fat that piles up on your tummy.

World Cup 2019: Are India still favorites to win title?

For the past three years, India have enjoyed a phenomenal run in world cricket, especially in the ODIs, making them strong favorites to win the upcoming ICC World Cup.

15 Mar 2019

Narendra Modi

#ShuruHoteHiKhatam: Congress has lost the social media plot

2019 Lok Sabha elections are special in more ways than one.

15 Mar 2019

Technology

Here's how to build Gaming PC under Rs. 45,000

True gamers know the importance of a sound gaming rig.

15 Mar 2019

Mumbai

Soon, watch free movies and shows in Mumbai local trains

Mumbai local rail network is considered an essential lifeline of the city.

15 Mar 2019

Yamaha

Yamaha MT-15 street-bike launched, price starts at Rs. 1.36 lakh

Yamaha Motor has launched its all new MT-15 in India today.

15 Mar 2019

Exams

This 13-year-old boy helps aspirants crack the UPSC IAS exam

UPSC Civil Services Examination is one of the toughest exams and many spend years preparing to crack the coveted exam.

15 Mar 2019

Samsung

Samsung Galaxy M20 now available via open sale in India

Samsung's Galaxy M20, which was till now being sold only through flash sales, is now available in India via open sale on Amazon and Samsung India e-store.

15 Mar 2019

Microsoft

#FinancialBytes: Discounts, offers provided by laptop companies for students

Nowadays, laptops have become indispensable and are an integral part of our lives. Especially for college students, laptops are one of the most essential tools for their studies.

15 Mar 2019

Education

A group of home-bound mothers create news app for kids

Kids are utterly curious, and rightly so.

14 Mar 2019

Tax Slabs

#FinancialBytes: Everything about income tax slabs and rates for individuals

Income tax accounts for a major part of the government's revenue and salaried individuals form a significant chunk of the overall taxpayers in the country.

14 Mar 2019

WhatsApp

Fraudsters are using WhatsApp to dupe SBI customers: Here's how

India's biggest public lender, the State Bank of India, has issued a notice warning its customers about a potential WhatsApp scam.

14 Mar 2019

Jaish-e-Mohammed

Why does China keep protecting Masood Azhar?

India has been fuming after China chose to side with Jaish-e-Mohammed founder Masood Azhar at United Nations Security Council.

14 Mar 2019

Samsung

Best budget phones available in India under Rs. 10,000

Just weeks into 2019 and we are already flooded with new smartphones - from flagships to foldable phones and budget offerings to 5G-ready handsets.

Kartarpur corridor: India, Pakistan hold first meeting; release joint statement

Amid bitter relations between India and Pakistan, officials from both the countries met on the Indian side of Attari-Wagah border on Thursday to discuss modalities for setting up the Kartarpur corridor.

#CareerBytes: Memory tips, tricks for UPSC aspirants to remember everything

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