Meet the man behind compulsory national anthem in cinema halls
It is no longer mandatory for cinema halls to play the national anthem before film screenings, the Supreme Court ruled today, revoking its November 2016 order.
Sri Lanka: Angelo Mathews reappointed as limited-overs captain
All-rounder Angelo Mathews has been reappointed as Sri Lanka's limited-overs captain, less than 6 months after stepping down from the post.
Parliamentary Panel: Stop complimentary tickets for luxury trains
Want to know why the Railways' balance sheets show such abysmal numbers? Well, it seems one reason may now be out in the open.
ICC U-19 World Cup: India thrash South Africa in warm-up
The Indian U-19 team preparations for the upcoming ICC World Cup in New Zealand are in full swing as the boys in blue, coached by Rahul Dravid, thrashed South Africa by 189 runs in a warm-up fixture.
Khattar-government spends Rs. 3.8L on 10 copies of Bhagavad Gita
Move over 2G and Coalgate, we have a new scam in making - the "Gita scam."
Three Delhi PCR cops punished for changing clothes on road
Three PCR personnel in Delhi have been sent to District Lines for allegedly changing clothes on the road and speaking rudely to a senior cop.
North Korea, South Korea commence first talks in 2 years
The situation in the Korean peninsula had been extremely tense over North Korea's aggressive pursuit of its nuclear program all through 2017.
Time up for injury prone Dale Steyn?
South Africa have been dealt a massive blow after pace spearhead Dale Steyn was ruled out of the remainder of the three-match Test series against India. He had damaged the tissue on his left heel on the second day of the opening Test.
Former employee sues Google for "extreme" discrimination against male employees
A former Google employee, fired by the tech giant in August, is suing the company over its alleged discrimination against white men.
#CES2018: Facebook's Oculus, Xiaomi partner for two standalone VR headsets
In a surprise move, at the ongoing CES, Facebook's Oculus VR has announced a partnership with Xiaomi for building standalone VR (virtual reality) headsets.
Anurag Kashyap thanks CBFC and Smriti Irani for 'Mukkabaaz'
As Anurag Kashyap's directorial 'Mukkabaaz' got a U/A certificate from the CBFC, he said he is grateful to censor board chief Prasoon Joshi for a "reasonable, rational and empowering experience".
Book Indane LPG cylinder on Facebook and Twitter! Here's how
Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) has allowed consumers to book LGP cylinders via SMS, phone or online, but now it has expanded the service to even Facebook and Twitter!
To Farhan Akhtar, the charming powerhouse of talent, happy birthday!
Call it a compliment or a curse, but despite a 17-year-long prolific career, the most memorable movie of Farhan Akhtar is still his debut, 'Dil Chahta Hai', a film that defined 'cool' for an entire generation at the turn of the century.
How to apply for Aadhaar for your minor kid
Many nursery schools in Delhi have mandated Aadhaar of kids for admission this time.
Controversial selection of Pappu Yadav's son in Delhi T20 squad
Politician Pappu Yadav's son Sarthak Ranjan has been selected in Delhi's T20 squad for the Syed Mushtaq Ali inter-state T20 competition without having played any competitive cricket this season.
Jignesh Mevani holds "Hunkar Rally" in Delhi despite no permission
After being elected Gujarat MLA, Jignesh Mevani has hit the ground running. His speech on the 200th anniversary of the Bhima-Koregaon violence whipped up a furore, prompting an FIR. A Mumbai event where he was to address youngsters was cancelled.
Bootleggers may now get death penalty in UP
Bootleggers dealing in illicit liquor might soon face the death penalty or life imprisonment in Uttar Pradesh after the governor cleared a bill for the same.
Yusuf Pathan suspended by BCCI after failing dope test
Doping is considered a serious offense in any sport and athletes often pay a hefty price for testing positive for banned substances.
#CES2018: Google partners with LG, Sony for Assistant-powered "Smart Displays"
To stop Amazon's Alexa from taking over the smart speaker space, Google has -at the ongoing CES-2018 in Las Vegas- announced it's bringing the AI-powered Assistant to a ton of home speakers.
Smuggling ring busted: Jet Airways attendant nabbed with $480,200 cash
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has busted an elaborate scheme to illegally convert black money into gold.
Ricky Ponting named Australia's assistant coach for T20Is
Cricket great and former Australian captain Ricky Ponting has been appointed Australia's assistant coach for the upcoming T20I tri-series against New Zealand and England later this month.
Arrest UIDAI, not journalists: Edward Snowden on Aadhaar breach FIR
Edward Snowden, famous whistleblower, has lashed out at the Indian government over Aadhaar, which has "destroyed the privacy of a billion Indians."
Remembering Noble prize-winner Har Gobind Khorana on 96th birth-anniversary
Though the actual birthdate of Nobel laureate Har Gobind Khorana is unknown, according to his official documents, he would have turned 96 today.
Playing national anthem not mandatory in theatres: SC
The SC has revoked its November'16 order, ruling playing of national anthem in cinema halls isn't mandatory.
India v/s SA: Analyzing India's failure in 1st Test
After a close fight in the first Test at Cape Town, India succumbed to a 72 run loss as South African bowlers tore apart the Indian batting line.
Two terrorists killed in Anantnag, three neutralized in 24 hours
Security forces neutralized two terrorists in an encounter at Larno area of Kokernag in Anantnag, Kashmir.
China helps Pakistan to build bunkers along Rajasthan border
After its machinations failed to work in Kashmir, Pakistan is now trying to make things difficult for India on the western front. South Asia's "enfant terrible" is getting help from its "all-weather friend" China.
No release for Padmavat in Rajasthan confirms Chief Minister
Although Sanjay Leela Bhansali and team Padmavat heaved a sigh of relief when the film finally got a confirmed release date of January 25, but it looks like there's still some trouble awaiting them.
Relief for Indians: US denies considering changing H-1B extension policy
A week after reports emerged that the Trump administration was considering tightening H-1B visa rules that could lead to deportation of 7,50,000 Indians, the US has denied them.
Telegram app gearing up to launch own cryptocurrency
Popular private messaging app Telegram is creating its own Blockchain platform "Telegram Open Network" (TON) and native cryptocurrency "Gram" to enable payments on its app and beyond.
Kapil Mohan, creator of India's iconic Old Monk rum, dead
Kapil Mohan, the creator of India's iconic Old Monk rum and former chairman of Mohan Meakin Ltd, passed away on January 6 at his Ghaziabad residence, reportedly after a cardiac arrest.
Salvadoreans must leave US by 2019, says Trump administration
The Trump administration has asked at least 200,000 people from El Salvador in the US to pack their bags by September 9, 2019.
AAP's journey: From common man's party to just another party
Mahatma Gandhi's non-violent and truth-inspired Satyagraha freed us from the Britishers. About 60 years later, a similar non-violent pan-India movement tried liberating us of corruption.
UK: PM Theresa May to reshuffle scandal-hit cabinet soon
British PM Theresa May will soon implement a cabinet reshuffle in a bid to re-assert her authority, amid multiple high-level departures.
Karan Johar speaks about the Khans, praises Ajay Devgn
Karan Johar, who is known for his unfiltered opinion, has recently spoken at length about the Khans and their success.
Before 2019 polls, will government lure middle-class with tax sops?
In its final budget before 2019's general elections, the NDA government will probably woo the middle class with tax sops. The middle class has traditionally been NDA's main voter-base.
Pope to mothers: 'Feel free to breastfeed in Sistine Chapel'
Pope Francis is renowned for propagating a modern way of thinking that often goes against the traditions of the Roman Catholic Church.
'Tiger Zinda Hai' makes an entry to Rs. 500cr club
Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif's 'Tiger Zinda Hai' has been unstoppable at the Box Office, right from the first week.
Indian real estate: Should you invest now or not?
2017 was one of the worst phases for India's realty sector; even before it could recover from the Nov'16 demonetization blow, a slew of reforms like Real Estate Regulation Act and GST slowed the business.
Records broken in 1st Test SA vs India
South Africa won the 1st Test of the three-match Test series against India at Newlands, Cape Town by 72 runs.
See Rashtrapati Bhavan beyond its main gate. Here's how
Rashtrapati Bhavan, the splendid residence of the Indian President, is now open to public.
It's the battle of 'Pads' but Akshay Kumar doesn't care
After a series of controversies, Deepika, Shahid and Ranveer starrer 'Padmavat' is finally releasing on January 25.
Dear Subramanian Swamy, why art thou so homophobic?
A celebrated homophobe, BJP leader Subramanian Swamy is known for his plain disdain for the LGBTQ community.
Anushka is back to India; Team 'Zero' has the best-surprise
After having a fairytale wedding in Tuscany, two grand receptions in Delhi and Mumbai, a heavenly honeymoon in Finland and accompanying Virat to Cape Town, Anushka Sharma is back to the grind to resume shooting for 'Zero', her next big film with Shah Rukh Khan and Katrina Kaif.
Award-winning AMU PhD scholar joins Hizbul Mujahideen
Mannan Bashir Wani, an award-winning PhD scholar at the Aligarh Muslim University, has reportedly joined Hizbul Mujahideen terror outfit; he went missing last week.
30 establishments in Delhi's Khan Market may be sealed
Thirty establishments in Delhi's Khan Market are facing closure for civic violations: the NDMC says they haven't paid use conversion charges.
Top cigarette maker promises to quit production. But will it?
How should you feel when the world's biggest tobacco company says it's quitting production?
Amazon to host Samsung Galaxy A8+ launch on January 10
Taking its flagship variant one step beyond, Samsung is releasing the Galaxy A8 Plus in India exclusively on Amazon on January 10.
Drone by tea vendor's son to help Siliguri fight dengue
A drone made by Rajiv Ghosh, the 17-year-old son of a Siliguri tea-seller, will help the local government fight dengue.
Former Shiv Sena corporator Ashok Sawant stabbed to death
On Sunday, Shiv Sena leader Ashok Sawant was stabbed to death outside his home.
Sprint legend, Usain Bolt secures a trial with Borussia Dortmund
Olympic legend, Usain Bolt moves a step closer to his dream of becoming a professional football player as he takes up on the offer by Borussia Dortmund for a trial.
Parliamentary panel: Don't privatize Air India, give 5yrs for revival
Parliamentary Standing committee on Transport, Tourism and Culture plans to tell the government that this is not an appropriate time to privatize Air India (AI).
WhatsApp to bring Facebook-style stickers, group calls and more!
Facebook-owned popular messaging app WhatsApp, used by over 1.3bn users, has been on a roll lately, introducing new features almost every week and constantly improving the app.
SC reconsiders Section 377: Hope for LGBT community this time
The controversial Section 377 that criminalizes homosexuality has once again reached the SC, where a three-judge bench agreed to review its 2013 decision upholding the law.
Inside UK parliament: 160 attempts daily to access online porn
Despite a massive crackdown on sexual misconduct within the UK Parliament, users on the in-house internet network tried to access online porn over 24,000 times in four months.
CAT 2017 results declared: 20 candidates score 100 percentile
Results for the prestigious Common Admission Test (CAT) 2017 were declared today. You can check them on its official website.
Records broken in the 2017-18 Ashes series
Australia won the 5th Test at the SCG by an innings and 123 runs to complete a 4-0 rout of England in the 2017-18 Ashes.
Sonu Nigam faces heat in Dubai for making anti-Islam statements
After Bollywood singer Sonu Nigam's anti-Islamic tweets last year against the sound of 'Azaan', an appeal to boycott his upcoming live concerts in Dubai is being circulated on WhatsApp.
Mughalsarai: Angry mob thrashes two men for stealing cows
An angry mob in Mughalsarai thrashed two men for allegedly stealing cows. The duo was later arrested.
#WhatTheHealth: Rs. 43L charged for "200% safe" surgery, patient dies
Another allegation of medical negligence has been reported, this time from Mumbai. According to Thane resident Mithulal Bafna, they spent Rs. 43L on his 56-year-old wife's heart treatment and a surgery that doctors guaranteed was "200% safe".
#DefenseDiaries: Government scraps Rs. 32,000 crore minesweeper project
The government of India has cancelled a Rs. 32,000crore project to build 12 minesweepers, in collaboration with South Korea, at the Goa Shipyard.
Uber to relaunch autorickshaw services, intensifying battle with Ola
Global ride-hailing major Uber is relaunching its "Auto" services in India nearly two years after shutting down the autorickshaw offering.
From #MeToo to impassioned speeches: Best of Golden Globes 2018
Sunday's 75th Golden Globes Awards were much more than the rowdier, weirder version of the Oscars, that they are known to be.
Baloch and Indian-American activists in Washington slam 'Chappal Chor Pakistan'
Balochistan activists and Indian-Americans protested against "Chappal Chor Pakistan" outside its embassy in Washington.
After fodder scam sentencing, Lalu Prasad's only sister dies
It seems RJD has indeed fallen on hard times. After RJD chief Lalu Yadav's sentencing in the fodder scam, his only sister Gangotri Devi has died, apparently of "shock."
Sixth fire in Mumbai in 10 days: Who's to blame?
A fire erupted on the third floor of a sessions court near the South Mumbai Campus of the University of Mumbai.
Fire breaks out at Bengaluru bar, five employees killed
Five employees of the Kailash Bar and Restaurant in Bengaluru's Kalasipalya died when a fire broke out.
As US withdraws aid to Pakistan, China swoops in
US-Pakistan ties seem to be under significant strain following President Donald Trump's outburst against Islamabad on Twitter and subsequent cutting of financial aid.
Internet Association joins battle to protect net neutrality
Internet Association, the lobbying group that represents Amazon, Facebook, Google, Netflix, Twitter and several other technology companies, is joining the legal battle against the US government to protect net neutrality.
Vajpayee, Manmohan Singh, Pranab Mukherjee to lose official accommodation?
Former-presidents Pratibha Patil and Pranab Mukherjee as well as former-PMs Atal Bihari Vajpayee and Manmohan Singh may soon have to vacate their official residences in Delhi.
PIL filed to revoke import ban on Gandhi's assassination book
A public interest litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Bombay High Court which seeks to revoke an import ban on a book published in Portugal over five decades ago.
Why won't Twitter remove controversial tweets?
Twitter recently released a statement explaining why it won't block tweets from world leaders, although they might be controversial.
