What did Stephen Hawking think of India and Indians?
Stephen Hawking, the celebrated British physicist-cosmologist, who died today (14 March) aged 76, visited India twice: for the first time in 1959 and then again in January 2001.
Nidahas Trophy: India beat Bangladesh, book a spot in final
Rohit Sharma led India have secured themselves a place in the final of the Nidahas Trophy after beating Bangladesh by 17 runs in 5th T20I.
All England Open: Nehwal knocked out, Sindhu and Srikanth progresses
World number 11 Saina Nehwal bowed out of the All England Open.
Will successive gathbandhans lead to BJP's downfall in 2019?
Recently, BJP faced a unique challenge: After a quarter century, arch-rivals SP and BSP combined forces to contain the saffron tide in UP's Gorakhpur and Phulpur LS bypolls.
Spy poisoning: UK lashes back, expels 23 Russian diplomats
After Moscow snubbed British PM Theresa May's call to explain its role in the mysterious poisoning of a former spy in Salisbury, the UK has decided to expel 23 Russian diplomats.
Deepa Malik books her berth in 2018 Asian Para Games
India's para-athlete Deepa Malik qualified for the 2018 Asian Para Games by securing a top spot in discus Asia Ranking 53 category and a second place in Asian Games combined category event 51/52/53.
SRK's wax statue to grace New Delhi's Madame Tussauds
Shah Rukh Khan, who already has a wax statue at Madame Tussauds in London, will now have one at its newly inaugurated branch in New Delhi, which also happens to be superstar's hometown.
Broadcom withdraws its $142 billion offer to acquire Qualcomm
Singapore-based Broadcom has officially withdrawn its $142 billion offer to acquire rival chipmaker Qualcomm after President Trump blocked the deal, citing national security reasons.
IPL 2018: How has AB de Villiers performed in IPL?
One of the finest fielders, a part-time wicket-keeper and the most brutal batsmen in the shortest format of the game, there is hardly anything that AB de Villiers cannot do on the cricket field.
Railways to install free Wi-Fi in 8,000 stations by March'19
Indian Railways is on a drive to equip over 8,000 stations with Wi-Fi by March 2019.
Intel gave Stephen Hawking his distinct voice
Little did Stephen Hawking know when he met Intel co-founder Gordon Moore at a conference in 1997 that it would spark a series of events resulting in him getting a computer-generated synthesized voice that would became his most-recognized personality trait.
Pankaj Tripathi's 'Mango Dreams' to finally release on Netflix
Pankaj Tripathi's maiden international venture, 'Mango Dreams', which did not get a theatrical release, will now be streamed on Netflix.
Dog dies after flight attendant forces it into overhead cabin
A dog died on a United Airlines flight when an attendant forced its owner to place it in the overhead cabin during the entire 3.5-hour journey.
Delhi Metro's Pink Line inaugurated, North, South campus students relieved
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal and Union Minister Hardeep S Puri inaugurated a section of the Pink Line of Delhi metro remotely today.
Bengaluru to get 10,000 CCTV cameras for women's safety
Did you know Bengaluru has seen a 186% rise in rape cases in a single year?
Filling tax returns: 6 things to do before March 31
There are two weeks left to file income tax returns for the past financial year. The deadline is March 31.
There are only 73 women judges in Indian High Courts
The Law Ministry informed the Lok Sabha that the 24 High Courts present across the country have only 73 women judges while their male counterparts are 600 in number.
Xiaomi Redmi 5 launched in India, starts at Rs. 7,999
Xiaomi has launched the Redmi 5 smartphone in India; it will be available via Amazon India, Mi.com and the Mi Home stores from March 20.
Squad analysis IPL 2018: Sunrisers Hyderabad
Heavyweights Sunrisers Hyderabad have assembled a star-studded unit and look really strong on paper.
Amitabh Bachchan says he's fine; resumes 'Thugs Of Hindostan' shoot
Amitabh Bachchan on Wednesday took to Twitter to inform his many followers that he has now recovered from his illness.
BCCI's Anti-Corruption Unit to probe Mohammed Shami
Mohammed Shami, who is facing charges of domestic abuse, is in more trouble as he will now be probed by the BCCI's Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU).
Wholesale price inflation eases to 7-month low of 2.48%
Lower inflation in food and fuel took India's wholesale inflation in February to 2.48%, a seven-month low.
Uttar Pradesh tops the list of communal violence hit states
Uttar Pradesh topped the list of states with maximum communal violence incidents in the country last year, the Lok Sabha was informed today.
Commonwealth Games: Rani Rampal named women's hockey team captain
Young striker Rani Rampal has been named the captain of the Indian women's hockey team and will lead the 18-member squad at the upcoming 2018 Commonwealth Games in April.
Flipkart's smartphone sale: All you need to know
Flipkart has launched its Mobiles Bonanza sale under which the e-commerce giant is offering flat discounts on phones across price brackets.
Mumbai: 4ft rod removed from man after 5-hour surgery
Doctors at Mumbai's JJ Hospital recently removed a four feet long iron rod which pierced the groin of a 33-year-old man and exited near the neck.
Drones, AI, CCTV cameras: Bengaluru ward going to be smart!
Vidyaranyapura in Bengaluru north is on its way to becoming the city's first smart ward.
Around 1.5 crore job aspirants register for 89,000 railway posts
Soon after national transporter Indian Railways announced about one of its biggest recruitment drive and to hire for 89,000 posts last month, around one-and-a-half crore people have already registered for the vacancies, officials said.
Aadhaar cards found dumped in well in Maharashtra; probe ordered
A group of youth found hundreds of Aadhaar cards dumped in a well in Maharashtra's Yavatmal district.
2018 All England Open: Tournament Preview
The 2018 All England Open is all set to begin on Wednesday in Birmingham.
4.2mn SBI accounts closed for not keeping minimum balance: RTI
The SBI has closed 41.16 lakh savings bank accounts between April 2017 and January 2018 for not maintaining the minimum monthly balance, revealed an RTI query.
IPL 2018: Mitchell Santner ruled out of cash rich league
New Zealand left-arm spinner Mitchell Santner has been ruled out of the game for up to nine months due a knee surgery.
No more movies, songs and games on Tejas Express
Indians have often made the news for their tendency to damage public goods. In May'17, vandals smashed windows the day before the Tejas Express' maiden journey.
6 things you probably didn't know about Stephen Hawking
Legendary physicist Stephen Hawking died today at his Cambridge home. He was 76.
Delhi: Drunk woman denied metro entry, CISF-personnel drop her safely
A drunk woman was dropped home on Monday night by the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel posted at a Delhi metro station after she was denied permission to board a train.
Bhagyashree's comeback film will be Telugu remake of '2 States'
Much to the delight of all her fans, Bhagyashree will soon be returning to the silver screen. She will make a comeback with the Telugu remake of Arjun Kapoor and Alia Bhatt starrer '2 States'.
Stephen Hawking remembered by his Indian student in unique way
"Physically bound to the wheelchair, Stephen Hawking reached out into the depths of the universe with his mind and decoded the mysterious cosmos for the common people" - that is how an Indian Astrophysicist Somak Raychaudhury remembered his teacher, Hawking.
UP bypolls: BJP-SP in tough fight in Gorakhpur and Phulpur
The by-election results for two LS seats in UP, Gorakhpur and Phulpur, will be declared today.
'JEE Main difficulty level to be same': CBSE issues clarifications
The CBSE, which is conducting the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main in April, has assured that the difficulty level this year will be similar to that of the last few years.
Aamir Khan makes Instagram debut on birthday
Superstar Aamir Khan finally made his Instagram debut on his birthday by sharing a picture of his mother on Wednesday.
Customized Boeing 777s ready for PM, president, vice-president by 2020
For the first time, two Boeing 777-300 ERs are being customized for the Indian president, vice-president and prime minister, and will be ready for use by 2020, officials said.
PM Modi condoles demise of celebrated physicist-cosmologist, Stephen Hawking
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday condoled the demise of world-renowned physicist and cosmologist Stephen Hawking and said that his grit and tenacity inspired people all over the world.
Students attacked and manhandled dean, alleges JNU
The administration of Delhi's reputed Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) has accused a group of students affiliated to the JNU Students' Union (JNUSU) of manhandling the Dean of Students, Umesh Ashok Kadam, yesterday.
India vs Bangladesh 5th T20I: Probable Playing XI
India will be hoping to notch another victory in the ongoing 2018 Nidahas Trophy T20I tri-series when they face Bangladesh in 5th at the R Premadasa stadium in Colombo.
Aditya Narayan says "he feels sorry for the unfortunate accident"
Aditya Narayan, who was detained for hitting an auto-rickshaw with his Mercedes and injuring two persons, has expressed sorrow over the incident.
Sonia's dinner: 20 Opposition parties discuss politics "informally"
Members of 20 Opposition parties came together on Tuesday at a dinner hosted by Congress leader Sonia Gandhi.
UP's crackdown on cheating has left an entire region helpless
Left red-faced over widespread cheating during exams, UP has clamped down on the copying mafia this time.
Workload has started to take its toll: Virat Kohli
There is no doubt that Virat Kohli is key to India's success across all three formats.
Indian Wells: World number 1 Simona Halep in last eight
Women's world number 1 Simona Halep safely progressed into the quarter-finals with a convincing 7-5, 6-1 victory against Wang Qiang.
US citizen sentenced to 45 years for supporting al-Qaeda
An American citizen has been sentenced to 45 years of imprisonment on Tuesday for conspiring to kill US nationals and providing support to al-Qaeda.
Actor Narendra Jha of 'Raees' fame dies of cardiac arrest
In yet another unfortunate news for the film fraternity, actor Narendra Jha, who played the character of Musa Bhai in Shah Rukh Khan starrer 'Raees', breathed his last on Wednesday morning.
Manchester United knocked out of Champions League
Jose Mourinho's Manchester United suffered a shock exit from the Champions League, following their round of 16 loss to Sevilla at Old Trafford.
New train services connect Baiyappanahalli to Bengaluru's tech hubs
Four suburban trains that will connect Baiyappanahalli metro station to its technology hubs, Bellandur and Electronic City, have started its operations from yesterday.
Stephen Hawking, renowned British scientist, dies aged 76
Iconic scientist Stephen Hawking, whose ideas shaped modern cosmology, died today at his home in Cambridge. He was 76.
Sending money through UPI IDs becomes easier on WhatsApp Pay
WhatsApp's recently beta-launched UPI-based digital payments feature WhatsApp Pay allows users to send and receive money through the chat app.
On his birthday, celebrating the comic genius of Aamir Khan
Though Aamir Khan has lately been working on social dramas, he wasn't always the woke campaigner that he is today.
An affordable house, 3D-printed in less than 24 hours
Technology has touched human lives in more ways than one. And now, this marvel creation of technology can help build homes for the 1.2 billion people who lack shelter.
IPL 2018: Analysis of best performers for Kolkata Knight Riders
Kolkata Knight Riders have delivered consistently over the last seven years after falling flat in the first three editions.
Fitbit launches Ace, a fitness tracker just for kids
With several companies including Garmin already offering wearables for kids, Fitbit's newest fitness tracker is not much of a surprise. However, the company is definitely late to catch up with the trend.
Over 1.1 million Afghan women, children hooked on to drugs
Over 3 million people in Afghanistan are battling drug addiction. Of these 1 million are women and 0.1 million children under 10, reported Tolo News.
Xiaomi plans to launch 6 new smartphones in India
Xiaomi plans to launch six more smartphones in India and expand its non-smartphones portfolio in the country says Manu Kumar Jain, Xiaomi Global VP, and India Head.
Decriminalizing homosexuality: When archaic laws weigh down a young nation
In yet another crime stemming from deep homophobia and stigma surrounding homosexuals in India, an 18-year-old girl bludgeoned her mother to death in Ghaziabad last week because she didn't approve of her same-sex relationship with her 35-year-old teacher.
PNB Fraud Fallout: RBI discontinues LoUs/LoCs issuance for trade credits
Learning from the multi-crore PNB scam, involving jewelers Nirav Modi and Mehul Choksi, the Reserve Bank of India has decided to discontinue issuance of LoUs (letters of undertaking) and LoCs (letters of comfort) as trade credits for imports into the country.
IPL 2018: How good has Dhoni been in the IPL?
MS Dhoni changed the face of Indian cricket ever since he became a member of the India's Playing XI.
New on Netflix: The must-watch shows and movies
Netflix, the leader of the streaming revolution, certainly knows how to keep its subscribers hooked.
ICC Rankings: Rabada is the top ranked Test bowler
Kagiso Rabada might be fretting over the two-match suspension handed to him by the ICC, but he also has a reason to celebrate. He has regained the top spot in the ICC rankings.
The best and worst features of Samsung Galaxy S9, S9+
Samsung unveiled the much-awaited Galaxy S9 and S9+ last month that will be available in India from 16 March.
Budget session: Opposition angry as Finance Bill passed without discussion
The Opposition parties continued their various protests for the seventh straight day of the Budget session, disrupting the proceedings of the house.
Squad analysis IPL 2018: Kolkata Knight Riders
Kolkata Knight Riders will be banking heavily on their West Indian pair Andre Russell and Sunil Narine.
LIVA Q mini-PC with Windows 10, Intel Apollo Lake processors
As an addition to its family of ultra-compact mini PCs, Elitegroup Computer System (ECS) has launched its latest model called the LIVA Q.
IPL11: Former Mumbai domestic great Amol Muzumdar to coach Rajasthan
Former Mumbai cricketer Amol Muzumdar has been roped in as Rajasthan Royals' batting coach for the upcoming season of IPL.
Hasin Jahan allegedly attacks journalists in Kolkata, breaks camera
Mohammed Shami's wife Hasin Jahan is in a fresh controversy. She allegedly attacked journalists in Kolkata and broke a camera.
England cricketer Danielle Wyatt to play using Kohli's bat
Apart from her amazing cricket prowess, England women's cricketer Danielle Wyatt is also remembered for her tweet in which she proposed marriage to Virat Kohli.
US President Trump sacks Secretary of State, Rex Tillerson
US President Donald Trump today ousted Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and replaced him with CIA Director Mike Pompeo.
South Western Railway ticketing-app gets 17,235 users in a month
On February 8, the South Western Railway (SWR) had launched an unreserved ticketing app, and just within a month, it has received a whopping 17,235 registered users.
You can now find places with no addresses on Google-Maps
With a host of new features rolled out today, Google Maps has become more relevant and useful than ever before, especially in India where navigation can be a daunting task.
Mixed reactions to CBSE Class 12 Chemistry paper
Class 12 students of CBSE appeared their Chemistry exam today. The question paper evoked mixed reactions: while many claimed it was easy, others felt some items were tricky.
Shuttlers unhappy after BWF sets new rules
Many of world's top shuttlers have expressed their unhappiness after the Badminton World Federation (BWF) brought certain changes in the rules.
Mumbai: Man dupes women promising spiritual healing, arrested
A 37-year-old man was arrested near Mumbai's Borivli station yesterday for allegedly robbing women off jewelry and money under the guise of spiritual healing.
Sonam, Dulquer to star in 'The Zoya Factor' adaptation
In a first, Sonam Kapoor will team up with South Indian star Dulquer Salmaan for an upcoming project.
IPL 2018: Analysing Gautam Gambhir's performance in the IPL
When you talk about top performers in Indian Premier League, former Indian opener Gautam Gambhir is one of the first names that will come to your mind.
PNB scam: Bank rejects Nirav Modi's offer, demands full repayment
In a strongly-worded letter, PNB has rejected Nirav Modi's "vague" offer of partial repayment in the Rs. 12,650cr scam, asking him to pay the entire amount immediately.
Food, footwear, treatment, water: Mumbai's 'thank you' gifts for farmers
'If you ate today, thank a farmer,' the saying goes, and Mumbai followed.
Sri Lankan Board pleads to let Indians play in SLPL
The Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) Board has opted to hold its T20 league, the Sri Lanka Premier League (SLPL), in August.
Baahubali and Kattappa to unite at Madame Tussauds in London
The iconic Kattappa, played by actor Sathyaraj, will soon be accompanying Baahubali at the Madame Tussauds museum in London.
US student visas to Indians dropped by 28% in 2017
The number of US student visas issued to Indians fell by 28% in 2017, revealed state department data.
Football-league suspended after owner marches onto pitch with a gun
The Greek Super League, the country's top flight football championship, has been indefinitely suspended by the government after clashes broke out during the match between PAOK and AEK Athens.
SC indefinitely extends March 31 deadline for mandatory Aadhaar
The SC has indefinitely extended the deadline for linking Aadhaar to various schemes till it pronounces its verdict on the ongoing case.
Mitchell Johnson suffers gruesome head injury while training
Former Australian fast bowler Mitchell Johnson got himself injured during a gym session.
Maha govt to make adulteration of milk a non-bailable offense
The Maharashtra Government has decided to come with a law that will make adulteration of milk a non-bailable offense, with a punishment of up to three years in jail.
Singer Chinmayi groped in public; urges victims to speak up
Chinmayi Sripaada, who shot to fame with the song 'Titli' from Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone starrer 'Chennai Express', was recently groped at an event.
TB immunization increased to 6%, aim 90% this year: Modi
Inaugurating the first "End TB Summit" in Delhi, PM Narendra Modi claimed that the rate of immunization against the disease had increased from just 1% annually to 6% since 2014.
Trump blocks Broadcom's $117bn bid for Qualcomm; cites security concerns
US President Donald Trump has ordered the Singapore-based chipmaker Broadcom to abandon its $117 billion bid to take over rival chipmaker Qualcomm, blocking what would have been the biggest technology deal ever in history.
Chhattisgarh: 8 CRPF personnel killed in blast triggered by Naxals
At least eight personnel of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) have been killed in a Maoist attack in Chhattisgarh's Sukma district on Tuesday.
Delhi: Uber 'driver' locks woman inside cab, sexually harasses her
A 29-year-old Delhi woman got the shock of her life when she was allegedly locked inside her Uber cab and sexually harassed by the driver.
CBSE to look into Class 10 English paper after complaints
Class 10 students of CBSE appeared their English paper yesterday. Most said it was easy and not long.
Farah Khan feels there's no comparison between Janhvi and Sridevi
Farah Khan is among the first ones to have worked with both late Sridevi and her daughter Janhvi Kapoor.
Rajasthan village breaks ceiling, elects woman would-be doctor as sarpanch
A village of Bharatpur district in Rajasthan just showed its will to bring change: they elected a 24-year-old lady as their sarpanch on March 5.
Porn-star Stormy offers to return Trump's $130,000 to break silence
Further convoluting the already murky saga of Donald Trump and Stormy Daniels, the porn star on Monday offered to return the $130,000 that Trump's attorney Michael Cohen paid her in 2016 to not discuss their alleged relationship.
SBI slashes minimum balance non-maintenance fines by up to 75%
Bringing major relief to customers, the SBI, India's largest public lender, has slashed penalties for non-maintenance of Average Monthly Balance (AMB) in savings accounts by as much as 75%.
Commonwealth Games: Veteran Sardar Singh dropped from 18-member squad
Veteran hockey ace player Sardar Singh has been omitted from India's 18-member squad for the upcoming Commonwealth Games.
British PM: Highly likely Moscow behind Russian spy Skripal poisoning
About a week has passed since double agent Sergei Skripal and his daughter Yulia were mysteriously found unconscious on a bench in Salisbury, poisoned with a nerve agent known as "Novichok."
The curious case of Rabada's unusual celebrations!
Kagiso Rabada can no longer play a part in the ongoing Test series against Australia, after he was handed a two-match suspension.
Amitabh Bachchan falls sick during 'Thugs Of Hindostan' shoot
Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan has fallen sick in the middle of his shoot for 'Thugs of Hindostan' in Jodhpur, Rajasthan.
Admit cards for JEE Main 2018 released: How to download
The CBSE has released admit cards for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main, to be held on April 8 (pen-paper mode) and April 15-16 (online mode).
Kejriwal's advisor VK Jain, alleged witness to Prakash's assault, resigns
VK Jain, advisor to Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, has resigned citing "personal reasons and family commitment."
Indian Wells: Sister Venus ends Serena's comeback
Serena's comeback to the game came to an end after she was beaten in straight sets by elder sister Venus Williams.
Uttar Pradesh: Woman, daughter write to President for passive euthanasia
Days after the Supreme Court legalized passive euthanasia, a woman and her 33-year-old daughter, both suffering from muscular dystrophy, have written to President Ram Nath Kovind seeking permission for it.
Aditya Narayan rams his Mercedes into an auto-rickshaw, injures two
Aditya Narayan was on Monday taken into custody by the Versova Police for allegedly hitting an auto-rickshaw with his Mercedes and injuring its senior citizen driver and a woman passenger. The singer was later released on bail.
With assets of Rs.1,000cr, Jaya Bachchan could become richest MP
Jaya Bachchan, Samajwadi Party MP from Uttar Pradesh, recently filed her nomination for the upcoming Rajya Sabha polls in the state.
DGCA grounds planes with faulty engines; 47 IndiGo flights canceled
As many as 47 flights have been canceled by budget carrier IndiGo today after the country's aviation regulator DGCA grounded its eight A320Neo planes with faulty Pratt & Whitney engines, along with three such aircraft of GoAir.
Delhi sealing: Major markets in Delhi to remain shut today
Traders in Delhi have launched another bandh to protest the ongoing sealing drive in the capital.
Top 6 WhatsApp secrets you probably didn't know about
WhatsApp is one of the world's most popular instant messengers having more than 1.5 billion users across the globe, with nearly 250 million in India itself.
Report: A whopping 3,816 criminal cases against 1,765 MPs, MLAs
In a shocking reminder of the extent of criminalization in Indian politics, a whopping 3,816 criminal cases were registered against 1,765 MPs and MLAs across the country, of which 3,045 are still pending for hearing.
According to Chinese media, what can China learn from India?
Chinese state media is normally known to be high on rhetoric and jingoism, condemning India at every opportunity. However, it recently praised India for doing a better job at showcasing its "soft power."
Google and Apple are competing to acquire promising AI start-ups
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is gradually coming of age and consistently improving to find new uses - from smartphones to self-driving cars, health care to business solutions, you name it.
Ajay Devgn, Tabu to star in 'SKTKS' makers' next
Luv Ranjan has certainly become a much sought-after name after the stupendous success of 'Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety'.
Leaked images reveal design, specs of Xiaomi Mi MIX 2S
While its official launch is on March 27, leaked images of the Xiaomi Mi MIX 2S have already given plenty of hints towards the design and specifications one can expect in Xiaomi's upcoming smartphone.
Shabana Azmi dubs Oscars red carpet culture as 'huge pity'
Shabana Azmi is visibly offended by the Oscars for endorsing unrealistic standards of beauty.
