Ryan victim's sister has free education offers, but family unwilling
The father of seven-year-old Pradyuman Thakur, who was allegedly assaulted and murdered in the premises of Gurugram's Ryan International, has been inundated with offers of free education for his 11-year-old daughter.
Patriotism test: No 'Present Sir!' in schools, only 'Jai Hind!'
According to reports, the Madhya Pradesh government has come up with a new way to imbibe patriotism: saying 'Jai Hind' instead of 'Present Sir/Ma'am' or 'Yes Sir/Ma'am' during roll calls in class.
In her new autobiography, Sharapova calls Serena physically "intimidating"
In what is deemed by many as having racial overtones, Maria Sharapova in her new autobiography "Unstoppable : My Life So Far," made some interesting revelations about Serena Williams.
Anti-porn crusader US Senator Ted Cruz is trending for porn!
US Senator Ted Cruz faced an embarrassing situation when his verified Twitter account "liked" a two-minute video by @SexuallPosts on Monday.
Bengaluru: Minor allegedly assaulted by security guard in school premises
Safety of students in schools has been called into question with one after another instance of crime inside premises.
Modi greets Abe with signature bear hug in Ahmedabad
Indian PM Narendra Modi has received his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe on his arrival at the Ahmedabad airport with his signature bear hug.
Messi breaks the Buffon jinx in 3-0 win over Juve
As the 2017-18 UEFA Champions League kicked off, Leo Messi finally broke the Buffon jinx, scoring not just one but two goals against the Italian, in Barcelona's 3-0 victory against Juventus at Camp Nou.
In diplomatic victory for India, UK seizes Dawood Ibrahim's assets
In a significant victory for India, the UK government has initiated a crackdown on wanted criminal Dawood Ibrahim. His assets in the country have been seized.
Chandigarh: DNA of 10-year-old rape victim's daughter doesn't match 'rapist'
In a controversial development, DNA sample of a 10-year-old rape victim's daughter hasn't matched with the alleged rapist.
DUSU polls: NSUI candidate becomes president, ABVP gets secretary post
There was close contest between RSS-backed ABVP and Congress-supported NSUI as the Delhi University Students' Union (DUSU) voted to choose its new leaders.
Seattle Mayor Ed Murray resigns over child sex-abuse allegations
Seattle Mayor Ed Murray resigned hours after the Seattle Times reported that Josef Dyer, his younger cousin, has accused him of abuse.
After iPhone X launch, massive discounts on existing iPhones!
Apple fans have got more to be excited about, and not just the launch of its new products. After unveiling the iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone X, Apple Watch 3 and Apple TV, the company has announced massive discounts on its existing smartphones.
Trump brings in 2 Indian-Americans for top govt. posts
Indian-American Raj Shah has been appointed to a key position in US President Donald Trump's communication team.
Ban on sale of firecrackers in Delhi-NCR lifted
Ahead of Diwali, the SC has lifted a ban on sale of firecrackers in Delhi-NCR. The ban had come last year after poor quality of air was recorded during and after Diwali.
IAS-officer, father of girl harassed by BJP leader's son, transferred
Senior IAS officer VS Kundu has been transferred a month after Varnika, his daughter, was harassed by a BJP leader's son.
Pakistan register a 20-run victory against World XI
Pakistan team secured a 20-run victory taking 1-0 lead in the 3-match T20I series against the World XI.
Tension in Surat: Patidars torch buses, vandalize property
Tension broke out in Gujarat's Surat after some Patidar protesters torched two buses in Varachha area.
WhatsApp co-founder Brian Acton to leave company
WhatsApp co-founder Brian Acton took to Facebook to announce he is leaving the company.
Service charge in restaurants may soon be taxable
Five months after declaring that service charge at restaurants should be voluntary, the consumer affairs ministry has urged that such charge should be taxed.
Howitzer trials go wrong: What this means for Indian defense
India's first artillery gun acquisition after the Bofors, the M-777 Howitzers, underwent damage during the field trials at Pokhran Field Firing Ranges on September 2.
WhatsApp will soon let you delete messages, sent by mistake
We all have sent WhatsApp messages that we wish we could take back.
Prisoners escape in Hurricane Irma-hit British islands, hunt is on
Several prisoners remain on the run after over 100 of them escaped while Hurricane Irma pummelled the British Virgin Islands (BVI) in the Caribbean.
This adultery site already has 1.9 lakh registered users!
While India is a prime market for dating apps like Tinder and TrulyMadly, one would assume the desire for affairs is limited to teenagers and youths in a country that views marriage as a sacred institution.
Labor union protests: Macron faces his first major political challenge
French President Emmanuel Macron's approval ratings have significantly dipped in the past four months since he's come to power.
Robots will replace teachers to provide quality education
In the next ten years, humans and AI will be more in sync than they're today. We'd overcome the initial hiccups and imbibe AI into our day-to-day lives.
6-month cooling period for divorce not mandatory, says SC
There is good news for estranged couples as the Supreme Court laid down that the minimum gap of six months for granting a divorce under the Hindu marriage could get waived off.
Lupin will bring new class of diabetes drugs to India
Pharma major Lupin Ltd intends to bolster its diabetes drugs offering in the Indian market by introducing a new class of drugs in its portfolio via the in-licensing route.
Apple's event begins: iPhone, Watch, Apple TV unveiled
The event kicks off with a video of Steve Jobs. Tim Cook says, "Steve's visions stay with us, today we honor him."
HDFC m-cap unseats TCS, end of day TCS regains slot
HDFC Bank, which was recently recognized as a D-SIB or domestic systemically important bank, for a brief period on September 12, managed to unseat IT bellwether Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) as the country's second most valued firm in terms of market capitalization.
Centre hikes dearness allowance benefiting 1.1 crore employees and pensioners
The Centre has increased the dearness allowance and dearness relief by 1% over the existing rate of 4% of the basic pay or pension.
India to fulfill Afghanistan's request, will extend military assistance
India has agreed to extend its assistance to Afghan security forces, during a strategic partnership council meeting between Indian foreign minister Sushma Swaraj and her Afghan counterpart Salahuddin Rabbani in New Delhi.
Bullet trains might change the face of Railways in India
PM Narendra Modi and Japanese PM Shinzo Abe will lay the foundation stone of India's bullet train on September 14 in Ahmedabad.
Davis team Captain Mahesh Bhupathi satisfied with team's preparation
Indian Davis Cup captain Mahesh Bhupathi expressed his satisfaction over the team's preparation ahead of World Group Playoff against Canada.
New Rs. 100 coins, Rs. 5/10 coins to undergo changes
The Finance Ministry will be issuing Rs. 100 coins to commemorate the birth centenary of AIADMK founder Dr MG Ramachandran and singer Dr MS Subbulakshmi.
The first time in years, median salary at IIT-B drops
For the first time in six years, median salary offered during campus placements at the prestigious IIT-Bombay has dropped.
Trump's refugee ban gets temporary reprieve by Supreme Court
Last week, US President Donald Trump's temporary ban on most refugees suffered a legal blow after an appeals court blocked it.
SBI Card to soon introduce cardless payments
Soon, SBI Card customers will be able to make payments by simply tapping their smartphones on swipe machines.
Centre might modify biology-based definition of transgender persons
The government might change the definition of 'transgender' in the Transgender Bill by prioritizing an individual's freedom to choose their gender instead of focusing on their biological features.
Two-thirds of Hurricane Irma-hit Florida left without electricity
Thousands of Floridians who had to evacuate inland ahead of the category five Hurricane Irma, have returned to shattered homes.
If Steve Jobs were alive today!
As Apple unveils the new iPhone 8, we take a look back at how different Apple would have been today, had Steve Jobs been alive.
Indian banks need $65 billion to meet BASEL norms: Fitch
To meet BASEL III norms, Indian banks will need an additional $65 billion by March 2019, said Fitch Ratings. PSU banks would require 95% of it.
Relay runner Priyanka Panwar banned for doping
India's premier relay runner Priyanka Panwar has been banned for eight years on account of doping.
Samsung Galaxy Note 8 launched in India at Rs. 67,900
The much-awaited launch of the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 is here. This and Apple's latest iPhone X have been the hottest new phones of 2017 yet.
UN Security Council imposes new sanctions on North Korea
The UN Security Council (UNSC) has unanimously imposed new sanctions on North Korea following its recent H-bomb test.
Drunk man shoots dead kids for not giving him water
In a shocking incident, a drunk security guard in Etah (UP) shot dead two children and injured another after they didn't listen to his requests for water.
Bannon: Trump firing Comey biggest mistake in 'political history'
Former White House chief strategist Steve Bannon said President Donald Trump's decision to fire FBI Director James Comey was the biggest mistake made in "modern political history."
AIADMK meet: Sasikala sacked, Jayalalithaa to remain "eternal general secretary"
At its general council meet, the AIADMK decided to sack VK Sasikala as the general secretary of the party.
Over 49,000 Aadhaar operators blocked since UIDAI's inception
The UIDAI has said that since its inception, it has blacklisted over 49,000 Aadhaar enrolment operators for fraudulent practices like overcharging.
Apple's rumored $1,000 iPhone should sing, dance and perform miracles
Apple is probably pushing its luck a bit because reports suggest that its 10th-anniversary special iPhone might cost a whopping $1,000. This, if true, will deter a lot of prospective buyers.
CBDT: Huge increase in assets of 98 MLAs, 7 MPs
Reviewing the list submitted by an NGO regarding the asset hikes of certain MLAs and MPs, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) found a substantial hike in the assets of seven Lok Sabha MPs and 98 MLAs.
Rahul Gandhi's speech at University of California: Highlights
Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi was at the University of California, Berkeley, yesterday to address students on 'India at 70: Reflections on the Path Forward'.
SEBI to reduce mutual fund schemes
SEBI's MF advisory panel has now come up with stringent definitions, on which mutual funds should be categorized.
Bharat Financial, IndusInd Bank sign exclusive merger talk deal
BFIL, after months of speculation, formally confirmed that it has signed an exclusivity agreement for a potential merger with IndusInd Bank.
India and Japan: Friends in need, friends indeed
For Indian PM Narendra Modi and his Japanese counterpart, Shinzo Abe, time is a ticking bomb, because with every passing minute they are coming closer to a problem, that if not remedied, would be catastrophic for both the economies.
ISB, IIMB organize doctoral consortium for training new B-School faculty
The Indian School of Business (ISB) and the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB) partnered for organizing a consortium on training doctoral candidates about to begin their careers as B-School faculties.
PM Modi, Shinzo Abe to hold road show in Ahmedabad
PM Narendra Modi and Japanese PM Shinzo Abe are all set to grace the city of Ahmedabad.
Stanford University AI experiment criticized for 'identifying gay faces'
A Stanford University facial recognition experiment claims to have the ability to distinguish between homosexual and heterosexual individuals.
Toni Nadal- The man behind Rafa's success
After his victory over Anderson in the US Open final, Rafael Nadal paid a touching tribute to his uncle Toni and described him as 'one of the most important' people in his life.
Armed forces raise pay disparity issue within MoD with Sitharaman
Newly appointed Defense Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is faced with a pay disparity tussle between the military and civilians working under the Ministry of Defense (MoD).
India's draft drone policy to be out soon!
India's new drone policy may soon empower the Central Industrial Security Forces (CISF) and National Security Guard (NSG) to shoot down "rogue" low-flying objects.
Rajnath Singh to J&K: Centre won't go against your wishes
Union HM Rajnath Singh, who is on a four-day official visit to J&K, said that the Centre's BJP-led government will respect the wishes of J&K's population regarding the debate surrounding Articles 35A and 370.
Airtel's smartphone vs. Jio's feature phone
Airtel has been gearing up to bring a phone of its own to counter the JioPhone.
