India vs Sri Lanka 1st ODI: 5 Talking points
Team India has one of the best batting line-ups in the world but on Sunday they were victims of a batting collapse against Sri Lanka in the first ODI at Dharamshala.
BHU MA exams test students on GST, Padmavati and BJP
The Banaras Hindu University's (BHU) ongoing MA examinations have ruffled a few feathers. Many have criticized the questions set in papers like political science and history as ones with a "definite agenda".
Bumrah's grandfather's body found in Sabarmati river
Santokh Singh Bumrah, the 84-year-old grandfather of Indian pacer Jasprit Singh Bumrah, was found dead on Sunday. The senior citizen's body was fished out from Sabarmati river in Ahmedabad.
Hiring, hikes finally set to improve after demonetization lull
There's good news for employees. The lull in the job sector post demonetization has finally started on an upward trend and is set to continue on the path in 2018.
Modi alleges "secret meeting" between Aiyar and Pakistan officials
Ahead of the second phase of polling in the Gujarat elections, PM Narendra Modi has upped the ante against the Congress.
No international cricket during IPL?
The cricketing order across the globe is all set to change, thanks to the popularity of the cash rich Indian Premier League, the hottest property worldwide.
Ahead of TED Talks launch, SRK advises 'cool' parents
With just a few hours to go for the debut episode of Shah Rukh Khan's 'TED Talks India Nayi Soch', Star has released yet another promo for the much-awaited show, this time for parents.
Instead of a transplant, patients may soon get two hearts
Doctors in Chennai have developed a unique way of saving those with weak hearts: planting an additional heart in the body without replacing the original.
Ind vs SL 1st ODI: List of India's unwanted records
The first ODI between India and Sri Lanka kicked off with the visitors winning the toss and putting India to bat first.
The seven-year-old YouTuber who made $11mn reviewing toys
Forbes recently released its list of the world's highest-paid YouTube stars of 2017. In the eighth place is Ryan ToysReview, which earned $11mn this year.
How to ensure that your Aadhaar is not being misused
The Centre has mandated Aadhaar for authentication to avail a lot of services even as many flagged concerns over privacy and misuse of Aadhaar.
Chinese media: 'India should apologize for drone intrusion'
After an Indian drone recently crashed across the border in China, Chinese media has resorted to its characteristic aggressive rhetoric to tell New Delhi off.
Chhattisgarh: CRPF man opens fire on colleagues, four killed
Four CRPF men were killed at Chhattisgarh's Basaguda camp when their colleague allegedly opened fire after a scuffle yesterday evening.
Haryana: 5-year-old raped, murdered, wooden stick found in private parts
In yet another shocking crime, a five-year-old girl was brutally raped and murdered in Haryana's Hisar. A wooden stick was found inserted in her vagina, reports say.
Iraq declares war with ISIS is concluded
After re-taking the very last ISIS strongholds from fighters recently, Iraq has announced that the war against the group is concluded.
IIT-Kanpur drug-menace: "Few hundred" students using, insiders involved in racket
The situation at the prestigious IIT-Kanpur is alarming: the administration says an internal probe has revealed "a few hundred" of its roughly 4,000 students use drugs, TOI reports.
Triple H beats Jinder Mahal
WWE icon, Triple H proved why he is the best in the business after he reigned supreme at the marquee event of their Delhi tour.
It's confirmed! Virat, Anushka getting married in Tuscany, not Milan
There have been innumerable reports about Indian cricket captain Virat Kohli and Bollywood actor Anushka Sharma's wedding -dubbed as the "Wedding of the Year"- taking place in Italy in the next few days.
MP: Whistleblower bureaucrat Niaz Khan transferred 18 times in 13yrs
Niaz Khan, a senior bureaucrat with the MP government has been transferred a shocking 18 times in the last 13 years. The latest transfer was after he exposed corruption by local authorities in implementing the government's flagship 'Swachh Bharat Mission'.
#DefenseDiaries: Indian Navy's submarine arm celebrates golden jubilee
On December 8, 2017, the Indian Navy's submarine arm celebrated its golden jubilee.
'Anubhuti' coaches with aircraft-like features to replace Shatabdi's chair cars
Indian Railways is all set to give its passengers an exquisite 'Anubhuti', through new luxury coaches of Shatabdi Express trains.
Fanne Khan: Everything you need to know about this Aishwarya-starrer
Starring Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Anil Kapoor and Rajkummar Rao in lead roles, the logo of the movie 'Fanne Khan' was recently unveiled on Twitter.
Ashes: England batsman Ben Duckett suspended
England are on the verge of losing the Ashes after going down 2-0 in the series; their troubles only seem to be mounting.
Dabangg Tour: Salman, Sonakshi leave for Delhi!
After grilling housemates in Bigg Boss, Salman Khan is all set to enthral his fans in the national capital with its much-awaited Dabangg tour.
Direct Tax Collections rise 14%, hitting Rs. 4.8-lakh-crore till November
In yet another boost to the economy, Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) latest data showed that the Direct Tax Collections for FY 2017-18 recorded a growth of 14.4% between April and November.
Gujarat Elections: Congress candidate complains of EVM hacking, EC investigates
Voting in Gujarat elections was mired in controversy as malfunctioning of EVMs was reported in certain areas. Congress candidate from Porbandar, Arjun Modhwadia filed a complaint with the EC that the EVM in his constituency was connected by Bluetooth.
With films like Baahubali, has India nailed the VFX game?
Gone are the days when computer-generated imagery (CGI) and visual effects (VFX) were the monopoly of Hollywood production giants.
Apple to bring back LCD iPhone with metallic-case next year
For the 2017 iPhones -iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, and iPhone X- Apple introduced new glass rear-panels, but reports suggest that Apple would be taking a step back from it for a 2018 iPhone.
India can reclaim No 1 spot in ODIs
India are already the top ranked nation in Test cricket and now, they have the opportunity to top the charts in the ODI rankings when they take the field against Sri Lanka in the first ODI at Dharamshala on Sunday.
Who is the female photojournalist featured in Google Doodle today?
We have all enjoyed with admiration, the photographs of India's first tri-color being hoisted or Lord Mountbatten's final salute while leaving India.
IMDb released list of top actors, and there's a surprise
Just when people start to believe that limelight is fading away from him, Shah Rukh Khan has a habit of coming back with a bang.
Video of man fatally shooting his pet dog goes viral
A video of a man in Punjab's Badbar village shooting dead his pet pit bull two days ago has since gone viral, highlighting once again the dastardly behavior that dogs in India often experience.
Apple to acquire music recognition app Shazam for $400mn
If reports are to be believed, Apple is going to acquire music-identifying app Shazam for about $400 million.
India vs Sri Lanka 1st ODI: Probable XI
After a series winning performance against the Sri Lankans in the Tests, the focus now shifts to ODIs when India led by Rohit Sharma take the field at the picturesque Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala on Sunday.
Jerusalem announcement: Israel launches airstrikes against Hamas in Gaza
The Israeli military said it has retaliated against rocket attacks by Palestinian militant group Hamas by targeting multiple sites belonging to the outfit.
Greater Noida teen, influenced by mobile game, kills mother, sister
After the Blue Whale Challenge, a mobile game that killed several teenagers across the country, motivating them to commit suicide, another smartphone gaming app is now claiming lives.
Mumbai heading the Delhi-way? Dense smog engulfs city; air-quality hazardous
As Delhi's air pollution levels started improving (reached "moderate" for the first time in two months), it looks like Mumbai is now suffocating in dense smog that has engulfed the city.
Rs. 200 notes still scarce, but fake ones are out
Though RBI introduced Rs. 200 notes in August, they are rarely in circulation. While many are yet to get their hands on the new banknote, fakes ones have already surfaced in Jammu.
Why shouldn't women be held guilty of adultery?
Adultery is currently a criminal offense only for men in India and not women. But this might change soon.
Terrorism: US tells citizens to defer non-essential travel to Pakistan
The US State Department has advised its citizens to defer all non-essential travel to Pakistan.
Shah Rukh's 'Nayi Soch' has a special message for kids
Shah Rukh Khan is all set to weave magic on the small screen once again with his new show 'TED Talks India - Nayi Soch'.
RTI: Modi government spent Rs. 3755cr on publicity
Ever wondered how much the BJP government spends on its glitzy and eye-catching advertisements? How does it ensure that Swachh Bharat and Digital India messages reach every household?
Will the Ballon d'Or duopoly ever end?
Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have established themselves as the best footballers on the planet.
Aadhaar-SIM linking: Can do it at home using OTP-based system
If you haven't linked your Aadhaar and SIM yet, you can soon do that sitting at home, thanks to a new OTP-based system being rolled out on 1 January.
Voting commences in phase 1 of Gujarat assembly elections
The first phase of assembly elections has commenced in Gujarat with 89 constituencies of the state's southern districts and the Saurashtra region going to the polls.
Pew report: 64% of Indians view Pakistan "very unfavorably"
Nearly two-thirds of Indians (64%) of Indians hold a "very unfavorable" view of Pakistan, according to a survey conducted by Pew Research Center.
#DefenseDiaries: Heron drone crashes in China, should India worry?
An Israeli-made IAI Heron drone operated by the Indian Army recently crashed into Chinese territory in the Sikkim sector due to a "technical problem."
Now week-long helpline for Class 10, 12 Bihar board students
To better help Class 10 and 12 students adapt to the changes in exam pattern, the Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) has decided to provide them a tele-counselling facility.
Soha Ali Khan's debut novel reveals it all
The youngest daughter of Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi and veteran actress Sharmila Tagore, Soha Ali Khan, has been surrounded by successful people all her life.
How difficult is it to become a British citizen?
UK citizenship is the stuff dreams are made of, for aspirants around the world, including would be-royal Meghan Markle and self-proclaimed anglophiles.
Consumer spending on mobile-apps to hit $110 bn next year
Globally, consumer spending on mobile apps is set to reach $110-billion (Rs. 7,08,950-crore), growing by about 30% in 2018, according to app-market data company App Annie's forecast report.
