India: News

28 Sep 2022

JEE

Decoding exam preparation strategies of JEE top rankers

The Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) is a national-level entrance exam for candidates wishing to obtain admission to engineering courses at the prestigious IITs, NITs, and various other institutes in India.

27 Sep 2022

Nepal

World Tourism Day: 5 affordable foreign destinations from India

It is time to pack your bags and tickle your wanderlust as today is World Tourism Day!

26 Sep 2022

Navratri

Navratri 2022: History, significance, rituals, and more

The grand festive season of India, Navratri, begins today and ends on October 5th this year.

26 Sep 2022

Ayurveda

Analyzing 5 striking health benefits of manjistha

Also called Indian madder in English, manjit, or manjitha, manjistha is a popular Ayurvedic herb available across India.

24 Sep 2022

Shehbaz Sharif

India strongly responds to Pak PM raising 'Kashmir' at UNGA

India responded sharply on Friday to Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's speech to the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), in which he raised the issue of Jammu and Kashmir.

23 Sep 2022

Pakistan News

Raging malaria: Flood-ridden Pakistan mulls importing mosquito nets from India

While Pakistan stands inundated due to severe floods, stagnant water has caused a malaria breakout as authorities are battling a lack of infrastructure.

23 Sep 2022

Google

Google Doodle seeks student artworks on patriotic theme

The world's largest search engine Google has started a challenging yet rewarding competition for creating Google Doodles that will be displayed on the homepage on Children's Day.

20 Sep 2022

Healthy Foods

Here are five striking health benefits of neem

Also known as the "village pharmacy," neem (Azadirachta indica) is a tree that commonly grows in tropical regions like India.

India to assume G20 Presidency, host summit in September 2023

India is all set to assume the Presidency of the G20 for one year from December 1, 2022, succeeding Indonesia, the Ministry of External Affairs said in a press release on Tuesday.

13 Sep 2022

Sri Lanka

India raises issue of Sri Lankan Tamils at UNHRC

India raised concerns regarding the ethnic issue of Tamils in Sri Lanka in its statement at the 51st session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in Geneva on Monday.

12 Sep 2022

Health & Wellness

5 different dal recipes you must try at home

One of the most common dishes in India, dal is flavorful, simple, and packed with essential nutrients which makes it a wholesome meal.

12 Sep 2022

Health & Wellness

5 awesome recipes using ginger you must try

Native to China and India, ginger or Zingiber officinale is a stem that grows underground in tuberous joints.

10 Sep 2022

Kartarpur Gurudwara

Separated in 1947, Sikh brother, Muslim sister reunite at Kartarpur

After 75 years of separation since the Partition, a Sikh man from India and his Muslim sister from Pakistan finally reunited at Gurudwara Darbar Sahib in Kartarpur, reported The Express Tribune.

India, China to finish disengagement in Ladakh by Monday: MEA

India and China will finish the disengagement process in the Gogra-Hotsprings in eastern Ladakh by Monday, according to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).

09 Sep 2022

LIC

#NewsBytesExplainer: What is LIC's new pension scheme for senior citizens

The registration for Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandana Yojana (PMVVY) the prestigious pension scheme by Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) is still on for a few months.

08 Sep 2022

Health & Wellness

5 health benefits of asafoetida you must know about

Also called hing in India, asafoetida is the dried sap or gum resin extracted from the roots of Ferula plants.

Excessive use of antibiotics in India, over 47% unapproved: Study

Indians have been using antibiotics in excess with over 47% of formulations not permitted by the government drug regulator in 2019, a new study found.

06 Sep 2022

Health & Wellness

5 health benefits of cardamom that are backed by science

Cardamom is one spice that scores high on both flavor and nutrition.

India is world's fifth-largest economy, but has to outperform UK

In a significant achievement, India has surpassed the United Kingdom (UK) to claim the position of the 5th largest economy in the world, International Monetary Fund (IMF) said.

31 Aug 2022

Health & Wellness

Ever heard of black rice? Here are its awesome benefits

Commonly called the "forbidden rice," black rice is grown only in a few selected countries around the world.

31 Aug 2022

Ganesh Chaturthi

Ganesh Chaturthi 2022: History, significance, rituals, and more

Also called Vinayak Chavithi, the auspicious festival of Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated for 10 days every year.

25 Aug 2022

Ukraine

Breaking abstinence, India votes against Russia in UNSC procedural matter

In a first since the beginning of the Russia-Ukraine crisis, India went against Russia in a procedural matter to vote for allowing Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky to address the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) via a video conference.

Bilkis Bano: SC issues notice to government over convicts' release

The Supreme Court issued a notice to the Gujarat government on a petition challenging the release of 11 men convicted in the Bilkis Bano rape case.

24 Aug 2022

Gujarat

Stray dogs of THIS Indian village are 'crorepatis'

Yes, you read that right!

20 Aug 2022

Haryana

Haryana: Man dies by suicide over delayed Canadian student visa

In a suspected case of suicide due to a delay in obtaining a Canadian student visa, the body of a 23-year-old man, who had been missing for two days, was discovered in a canal in Haryana's Kurukshetra.

20 Aug 2022

Sony Pictures

'Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero's Hindi version to release soon

Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero is all set to get its own Hindi version.

DGPs should monitor demographic changes in border states: Amit Shah

Amit Shah, the Union Home Minister, reportedly remarked on Thursday that all border state police chiefs should keep a close check on the demographic changes taking place in their respective areas while highlighting the importance of national security.

19 Aug 2022

Health & Wellness

National Men's Grooming Day: Time for some self-care, blokes!

Style your hair, suit up, and spill some charm guys, because today (drumrolls please), is National Men's Grooming Day!

19 Aug 2022

Janmashtami

Here's everything you should know about the festival of Janmashtami

Janmashtami - a festival to honor Lord Krishna's birth, is being celebrated this year on August 19.

19 Aug 2022

Education

Decoding the exam preparation strategies of CAT top rankers

The Common Admission Test (CAT) is an entrance exam held every year for students aspiring to pursue a career in management and business administration.

18 Aug 2022

Janmashtami

Janmashtami special: 5 prasad recipes you must try

Janmashtami is just around the corner and there's no better way than cooking some tempting dishes to celebrate this occasion.

18 Aug 2022

Books

Thursday musings: 5 must-read books by Mulk Raj Anand

Mulk Raj Anand was one of the most iconic authors who had Indian literature celebrated across the world.

18 Aug 2022

Ladakh

Indian, Chinese soldiers coming together for military drill in Russia

Army soldiers from India and China are scheduled to participate in a week-long multi-country drill in Russia starting later this month, HT reported.

17 Aug 2022

London

5 must-read books by George Orwell

Popularly known for his poetry, novels, literary critiques, and essays on issues of language, literature, culture, and politics, George Orwell is one of the most influential authors of the 20th century.

17 Aug 2022

Sustainability

National Thrift Shop Day: Here's why thrifting is sustainable

August 17 marks National Thrift Shop Day in the US and the shopaholic in us is screaming in joy!

16 Aug 2022

Health & Wellness

Here's how you can protect yourself from monkeypox

Monkeypox is a rare disease that's growing at a gradual pace raising concerns across the globe.

16 Aug 2022

Independence Day

Independence Day: Do this with the Indian flag after celebrations

Every year, several households and communities in India hoist the national flag on Independence Day with much fervor and enthusiasm.

15 Aug 2022

Narendra Modi

Will oppose distortion of history: Congress after BJP questions Nehru

A day after the BJP questioned Jawaharlal Nehru's role in India's partition, Congress President Sonia Gandhi said on Monday that the party would strongly oppose "political gains" by putting national icons of the Independence movement "on the dock based on lies."

15 Aug 2022

Narendra Modi

India@75: National Flag unfurled in space by Space Kidz India

As India celebrates its 76th Independence Day, the team at Space Kidz India played their part by unfurling the national flag in space.