India: News

29 Apr 2019

Hollywood

'Avengers: Endgame' collects record-breaking Rs. 186.45 crore on opening weekend

Marvel's latest offering, Avengers: Endgame, is on a record-shattering spree. The highly-anticipated MCU film has been doing exceptionally well globally. It reportedly collected $26.7mn (Rs. 186.45cr) in India on its opening weekend, even surpassing its predecessor Avengers: Infinity War (Rs. 94.03cr net).

29 Apr 2019

Health & Wellness

#HealthBytes: Five home remedies to get rid of dandruff naturally

Dandruff affects roughly half of the world population.

29 Apr 2019

Education

Now, Lego offers braille bricks for blind kids: Details here

In an outstanding move, the Lego Group has announced 'Lego braille bricks' - a new version of its famous construction toys.

29 Apr 2019

Mumbai

#ElectionPhase4: 72 constituencies go to polls, Bollywood celebrities vote

The fourth phase of elections began on Monday as 72 Lok Sabha seats, spread across 9 states, went into polling. In this phase, 957 candidates are in the fray.

29 Apr 2019

Tamil Nadu

#CareerBytes: These institutes offer free UPSC IAS coaching for underprivileged

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

29 Apr 2019

Exams

#CareerBytes: Comparison between Unacademy and BYJU's for UPSC preparation

The UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE), also known as the IAS exam, is one of the most popular and challenging competitive exams but with the right preparation, one can crack the exam.

28 Apr 2019

Tamil Nadu

#CareerBytes: Top private engineering colleges in India

Engineering remains the most preferred course in India after Class-12 given the vast prospects it offers.

CJI sexual harassment case: Complainant appears before committee

The former Supreme Court employee, who leveled sexual harassment allegations against Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi, appeared before an in-house committee to record her statement.

Discounted OnePlus 6T or OnePlus 7: Which one to buy

As the successor to OnePlus 6T, OnePlus is set to launch the OnePlus 7 on May 14.

28 Apr 2019

Samsung

Samsung Galaxy A30 gets another important software update

Samsung is rolling out its second update of the month for its mid-range Galaxy A30 in India.

Now, Aadhaar not needed to get SIM card! Details here

Following the September 26, 2018 Supreme court verdict relating to Aadhaar authentication, the government has revamped the digital KYC norms.

28 Apr 2019

Kerala

Five women who beat all odds to crack UPSC CSE

The Civil Services Examination (CSE) conducted by the UPSC every year is one of the most challenging competitive exams.

28 Apr 2019

Air India

Air India software shutdown: 137 flights to be delayed today

The five-hour shutdown of Air India's check-in software, which occurred yesterday morning, is still causing its ripple effect as the airline said 137 flights will be running with a delay today.

28 Apr 2019

Health & Wellness

#HealthBytes: Five food items to help manage stress and depression

When you are depressed, you may want to run for your favorite cheese burgers or a bucketful of fried chicken, and perhaps a bowlful of ice-cream.

#FinancialBytes: All you need to know about personal gold loans

Taking a loan against gold can come in very handy in the times of need as a quick and hassle-free option compared to regular personal loans.

28 Apr 2019

Mumbai

This website tracks election-promises, helps Mumbai voters make informed choice

The financial capital of India, Mumbai, goes to polls on 29 April under the fourth phase of Lok Sabha elections.

28 Apr 2019

IIM Ahmedabad

#CareerBytes: Comparing placement stats of top Indian Institutes of Management

In India, the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) are the most sought after B-schools that provide quality management education at the postgraduate, doctoral, and executive levels.

28 Apr 2019

PAN Card

#FinancialBytes: 5 lesser-known facts about PAN card everyone should know

The Permanent Account Number (PAN) card has become one of the most essential documents to have.

27 Apr 2019

Idea Cellular

Daily and weekly prepaid plans of Jio, Airtel, Vodafone, Idea

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

27 Apr 2019

Samsung

Samsung Galaxy S10 series available at upto Rs. 15,000 discount

Samsung has announced a massive discount offer on its recently launched Galaxy S10-series in India.

27 Apr 2019

Amazon

Amazon Summer Sale: Here's a sneak-peek at the top deals

Amazon is all set to kick off its Summer Sale in India, starting from May 4.

27 Apr 2019

Health & Wellness

#HealthBytes: 6 hair-care tips to grow healthy, strong hair

Want long, shiny, and strong hair? Everyone does.

27 Apr 2019

Flipkart

Realme 3 Pro 6GB/64GB variant launched for Rs. 16,000

Realme has finally introduced a new 6GB RAM/64GB storage variant of Realme 3 Pro in India.

27 Apr 2019

Jet Airways

#JetAirways operations suspended: What happens to JPMiles, co-branded credit-cards now?

Cash-strapped Jet Airways had shut all of its operations last week.

27 Apr 2019

Smartphones

Vivo Y17 with triple-cameras, 5,000mAh battery launched for Rs. 17,990

Expanding its portfolio of Y-series, Vivo has launched all-new Y17 in India at Rs. 17,990.

27 Apr 2019

West Bengal

Success stories of five UPSC CSE rank-holders who beat poverty

The Civil Services Examination (CSE) conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) every year is one of the most popular and challenging competitive exams.

RBI set to issue new 'greenish yellow' Rs. 20 notes

The Reserve Bank of India has announced that it would issue new Rs. 20 notes shortly. The notes in the Mahatma Gandhi (New) series will be greenish yellow in color and will bear the signature of Governor Shaktikanta Das.

27 Apr 2019

X

Server problem affects Air India flights across world, passengers furious

On Friday, all domestic and international flights of Air India were affected after the airline suffered a server issue, making passengers angry.

26 Apr 2019

Facebook

Nokia 8110 4G 'Banana phone' gets Facebook, WhatsApp support globally

Nokia 8110 4G, which recently received WhatsApp support in India, is now getting support for both WhatsApp and Facebook globally.

26 Apr 2019

Ducati

2019 Ducati Scrambler launched in India, starts at Rs. 7.89L

Italian automaker Ducati has launched the 2019 Scrambler range in India at a starting price of Rs. 7.89 lakh.

26 Apr 2019

X

You can report election-related fake news on Twitter. Hogwash much?

Twitter is bolstering its reporting tools as part of an effort to keep people from spreading fake news on the platform.

26 Apr 2019

Education

How Artificial Intelligence is transforming the field of education

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the world. Today, AI is everywhere and is being integrated into various fields like healthcare, banking, transport, defense, and also education among others.

26 Apr 2019

ICICI Bank

#FinancialBytes: All about minimum account balance rules of top banks

Regular savings bank accounts are the most popular type of bank accounts. They are also one of the safest investment options as they allow accountholders to save their money, use it anytime, and also earn interest.

Meet lawyer Utsav Bains, who claims CJI didn't harass anyone

After Supreme Court was rocked by sexual harassment allegations against Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi, claims of a lawyer made the case murkier.

26 Apr 2019

HMD Global

Nokia 4.2, Nokia 3.2 officially listed in India, launch imminent

As the latest addition to its portfolio of Nokia-branded phones, HMD Global is all set to bring the Nokia 4.2 and Nokia 3.2 models in India.

24 Apr 2019

Satyajit Ray

If Indian actors (non-Bollywood) were playing 'GoT' characters

The cast of Game of Thrones has some of the distinguished actors. It is honestly impossible to envision anyone else playing their roles.

#CareerBytes: Career options one can go for after pursuing CA

Chartered Accountancy (CA) is one of the most sought-after and toughest professional courses in the country.

25 Apr 2019

Maruti Suzuki

From April 2020, Maruti Suzuki will not sell diesel cars

India's biggest automaker Maruti Suzuki has announced that it won't be manufacturing diesel cars, starting from April 1, 2020.

Justice Ramana exits panel probing sexual harassment allegations against CJI

Justice NV Ramana, the third senior-most judge in Supreme Court, recused himself from the panel formed to investigate sexual harassment allegations leveled against Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi.

Will India miss Rishabh Pant in the World Cup 2019?

India have already announced their 15-member squad for the upcoming ICC World Cup.