'Solar' rays of hope at Chernobyl nuclear disaster site
More than 30 years after the worst nuclear disaster in history, Chernobyl is set to get a new lease of life as plans to transform it into a solar farm are in final stages.
Indian Scientists to send weather balloon into the atmosphere
In a first, the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research Balloon Facility (TIFR-BF), Hyderabad will send an indigenously designed and manufactured hybrid weather balloon into the coldest region of the atmosphere.
All England Open: Tai Tzu-ying thrashes Yamaguchi in final
Tai Tzu-ying, who has been dominating the badminton circuit since 2016, beat Akane Yamaguchi in straight games to win the 2018 All England Open.
Rose McGowan says Harvey Weinstein would prefer if she died
Hollywood star Rose McGowan has launched a scathing attack against Harvey Weinstein saying that the "sociopath would prefer if she was dead."
Australia women whitewash India in ODI series
The Indian women were thrashed black and blue by Meg Lanning & Co. as Australia beat India by 97-runs to whitewash the 3-match ODI series.
Former West Bengal Fire Services Minister Pratim Chatterjee passes away
West Bengal's former minister Pratim Chatterjee, who held the Fire Services portfolio for 15 years till 2011, passed away on Sunday, family sources said.
Jagmeet Singh criticized by Indo-Canadians for condoning Sikh separatism
Jagmeet Singh, the leader of Canada's New Democratic Party, has sought to get the Canadian Parliament recognize the 1984 anti-Sikh riots as "genocide", inviting criticism from Indo-Canadians for trying to promote a divisive agenda.
Now, Irrfan Khan's 'Hindi Medium' goes to China
China is gradually becoming a lucrative market for Bollywood films, courtesy Aamir Khan.
56-year-old scientist ISRO's first woman to spend a-year in Antarctica
Fifty-six-year-old ISRO scientist Mangala Mani had never visited a place with snow. And temperatures in Antarctica can fall to a chilling -90 degrees Celsius.
This mobile app can reduce your stroke risk: Here's how
Researchers have developed a new mobile application that can detect atrial fibrillation - a leading cause of stroke - with incredible accuracy, and can timely prevent heart related complications.
Proteas call up Olivier and Morris to fill Rabada-shaped void
Kagiso Rabada's suspension has put South Africa in deep trouble, forcing the Proteas to call for reinforcements for the third Test against Australia.
Krrish 3: Novelist asked to make claim to settle case
In the latest development in the 'Krrish 3' copyright violation case, the Supreme Court has directed a Dehradun-based novelist to make a reasonable claim to producer-director Rakesh Roshan to settle the matter.
Pakistan: 2 polio workers killed, 3 abducted from Afghan border
A Pakistani official said militants ambushed a seven-member medical team vaccinating against polio in Safi tehsil of Mohmand Agency on the border with Afghanistan, killing two workers and abducting three others.
Rajasthan Police wants to use Aadhaar data to solve crimes
Rajasthan Police is exploring the possibility of using Aadhaar data for verifying the identity of criminals, suspects, complainants and missing persons in the state.
Google organizes one-day workshop on AI/ML in Bengaluru
Google India organized a one-day workshop on artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) in Bengaluru on Friday.
Jose Mourinho accuses ManU players of being scared
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho was irked with the team's performance against Brighton and Hove Albion in the FA Cup quarter-finals.
Rajkot or Hyderabad likely venues for India's first Day/Night Test
Team India is all set to play its first ever Day/Night Test, with Rajkot or Hyderabad likely to get the nod to host the game.
'The Accidental Prime Minister': Aahana Kumra to portray Priyanka Gandhi
The starcast of 'The Accidental Prime Minister' is getting bigger by the day. The latest actress to join the former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's biopic is Aahana Kumra.
In a first, Kerala tribals to become 'instructors' in literacy-mission
At a time when Kerala is still struggling for the social development of its tribal population, the Pinarayi Vijayan government is gearing up to impact a change in their lives through a comprehensive literacy program.
CBSE Class-12 Math on March 21: Here're some last-minute tips
CBSE Class 12 students will appear their Math exam on March 21. Most are likely busy with frantic revisions.
Mohamed Salah- The Egyptian King
Is there any player in EPL who is as good as Mohamed Salah? Probably not.
Former England captain Kevin Pietersen calls time on cricket career
Former England cricketer Kevin Pietersen brought down the curtains on his glorious cricketing career with a series of messages on social media.
What is RBI doing with old Rs. 500/1,000 notes?
The demonetized Indian currency notes of denomination Rs. 500 and Rs. 1,000 are being shredded and briquetted before being disposed of through a tendering process, explained the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in reply to an RTI query.
Amitabh Bachchan 'rubbishes' the 60-year copyright rule
Amitabh Bachchan has disapproved of a copyright rule that allows the transfer of ownership of literary work for 60 years after the death of its author.
Sri Lanka lifts state of emergency
Sri Lanka President Maithripala Sirisena announced that he is bringing an end to the nationwide state of emergency which has been in place since the 6th of March.
Uber's self-driving cars to "talk" to pedestrians: Here's how
Uber has filed a patent for flashing lights and signs on the outside of its self-driving cars to communicate with pedestrians and cyclists.
Kangana Ranaut is a "big Narendra Modi fan"
Kangana Ranaut, who has made it big in the film industry on her own, revealed that she is a huge admirer of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his work.
Why are victims refusing to take compensation from Tihar Jail?
In 2010, Tihar jail authorities came up with an ingenious scheme to help crime victims: they would deduct money from wages earned by prisoners and disburse it as compensation.
KCR to meet Mamata Banerjee for talks on Federal Front
Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao, who is rallying to create a strong alternative to BJP and Congress, will meet his West Bengal counterpart Mamata Banerjee tomorrow in Kolkata.
IPL: 5 players who won maximum matches for their teams
The Indian Premier League has produced several match-winners, who have helped their side win crucial encounters.
Molestation Case: High Court stays FIR proceedings against Jeetendra
In a major respite for Jeetendra, the Himachal Pradesh High Court has stayed further proceedings against the veteran actor in a sexual assault case filed by his cousin.
Most Indian airports to be over-stressed in 5years. But why?
Owing to a massive surge in passenger numbers, Indian airports are stretched well beyond their capacity and require billions of dollars worth of investment in infrastructure, analysts have warned.
High-level India-Bangladesh meet next month on developing national waterways
The proposed high-level meeting on the Protocol on Inland Water Transit and Trade (PIWTT) between India and Bangladesh next month is expected to finalize its Standard Operating Procedures (SoP), an official said.
This WhatsApp hack makes the 'Disable blue ticks' feature useless!
WhatsApp launched its blue ticks feature in 2014 that allows users to know when someone has read their messages, by turning the grey double ticks on their message blue.
Ranveer Singh's big Bollywood break was courtesy Ranbir Kapoor
Ranveer Singh is among the most successful Bollywood actors today but his journey up till here hasn't been easy.
BJP mismanaged Kashmir issue "like never before": Manmohan Singh
At the final day of the Congress' plenary session in New Delhi, senior party leaders launched blistering attacks on the ruling BJP, blaming it for mismanagement of the Kashmir issue "like never before," the "big lie" of demonetization and its "greatest disservice" to India: pushing people into poverty.
Football: Chennaiyin win ISL, Salah shines for Liverpool
Saturday had some mouth-watering clashes for the football fans across the globe.
SC collegium, law ministry spar over appointment of judges
Legal experts have cautioned the government against accepting one of the recommendations of the SC collegium for elevation to the apex court while keeping the other one on hold.
India's pride: 13-year-old Lucknow girl tops international English test
A 13-year-old Class 8 student of Lucknow has brought laurels to the entire country by topping an international test of English.
3D-printed homes: Built under 24 hours, cost just Rs. 2.6lakh
US-based 3D printing firm Icon has partnered with New Story, an international housing solution non-profit, to showcase a 3D-printed home at the ongoing SXSW 2018 festival in Texas.
All IITs to have atleast 14% female representation
IIT-Kanpur has been given the responsibility of writing the seat allocation algorithm which will help all IITs to ensure that the number of female students on each campus is at least 14%.
Kangana Ranaut says "never got the privilege of dumping someone"
Kangana Ranaut is one of those few Bollywood stars who has always been upfront about her personal life.
Indian Wells: Federer battles past Borna Coric to reach final
20-time Grand Slam winner Roger Federer continued his unbeaten run in 2018 as he reached the final of BNP Paribas Open.
US vice president urges Pakistan to 'do more' against Taliban
US Vice President Mike Pence in a strong message to Pakistan's Prime Minister Shahid Khaqani Abbasi told that his country "must do more" against Taliban and other terror groups, said the White House.
Five of a family killed in Pakistani shelling in Poonch
At least five civilians were killed and two injured when Pakistan opened fire along the LoC in Balakote sector of J&K's Poonch district this morning.
Soon send money through Amazon's Alexa: Here's how
Amazon is working on a feature that will allow users to send money through the company's voice-enabled digital assistant Alexa, which is present on most of Amazon's smart speakers.
First India-US two-plus-two meeting postponed
The first India-US two-plus-two meeting that was tentatively scheduled for April 18-19 has been postponed as of now.
Yamuna-Expressway: Three AIIMS doctors on birthday trip died in accident
Three AIIMS doctors were killed and three others critically injured, along with the driver, when their car rammed into a mini-truck on the Yamuna Expressway near Mathura this morning.
RBI: Rs. 11,302 crore lying unclaimed with 64 banks
Data from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has revealed that a whopping Rs. 11,302 crore belonging to over three crore account holders is lying unclaimed with 64 banks - both public and private.
Kapil Sharma accuses Sunil Grover of "spreading rumors"
A war of words seems to have erupted between Kapil Sharma and Sunil Grover over the former's new show 'Family Time With Kapil Sharma'.
UPA govt left 450 railway projects incomplete: Piyush Goyal
Union railway minister Piyush Goyal on Saturday claimed that nearly 450 railway projects were incomplete across the country when the NDA government came to power in 2014.
Indian diplomats in Pakistan being "followed, threatened, spied on"
Diplomatic tension between India and Pakistan reached a new high as the latter pulled out of the WTO ministerial meeting scheduled in New Delhi next week.
Vodafone takes on Jio with data pack of Rs. 21
Telecom service provider Vodafone has launched a new prepaid pack of Rs. 21 under which it is offering users unlimited 3G or 4G data access for a time period of one hour.
2018 iPhones: Here's what we know so far
Even before iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, and the iPhone X were launched, rumors about iPhones for 2018 had already surfaced.
IPL 2018: Australia's big guns and what they possess
Australians have enjoyed the Indian Premier League like players of no other nation.
Mozilla releases Firefox 59 for Desktops and Android
Global non-profit foundation Mozilla has announced the release of Firefox Quantum version 59 for users on desktop and Android.
All England Open: Yamaguchi beats Sindhu in semi-final
PV Sindhu, who was India's last hope in All England Open, lost the semi-final against Akane Yamaguchi.
Now exchange your old phone with a new Xiaomi one
Xiaomi had first introduced a trade-in programme back in November 2017 when the company had partnered with Cashify to allow users to exchange their old smartphones for a new one, across its Mi Home Stores.
Book your tickets as Mumbai hosts Theatre Olympics' last lap
After touring for 36 days in 17 cities across India, the 8th Theatre Olympics, world's largest theatre fest has arrived to its final stop: Mumbai.
OPPO F7 with AI-powered camera, to launch on March 26
Just days after announcing its launch date, OPPO has now revealed the key features, specifications and design of its latest smartphone - OPPO F7 - set to be unveiled in India on March 26.
Nidahas Trophy final, India vs Bangladesh: Probable Playing XI
India will face a fiery Bangladesh which pulled off a tense 2-wicket win against hosts Sri Lanka to make it to the Nidahas trophy final.
The blame game: India-Pakistan bilateral ties under strain once again
Pakistan on Friday withdrew participation from the World Trade Organization's ministerial meeting in India on March 19-20, striking another blow on ongoing diplomatic standoff between the two nations.
Oscars chief John Bailey faces sexual harassment charges
In yet another shocker for Hollywood, the president of The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, John Bailey, has been leveled with sexual harassment allegations, reported Hollywood trade publications.
An artificial heart that could permanently replace a human one
Researchers at the Oregon Health and Science University are developing an artificial heart with an extremely simple design.
Ajay Devgn's 'Raid' takes an impressive opening
Ajay Devgn, Ileana D'Cruz and Saurabh Shukla starrer 'Raid' has opened well at the box office. The film started slow on Friday morning and picked up well in the second half of the day.
When an Afghan man names his son Donald Trump
Want to know just how popular American President Donald Trump is?
PNB Fraud Case: 11 accused get judicial-custody till 28 March
The 11 accused arrested in connection with the multi-crore Punjab National Bank fraud case were remanded in judicial custody till 28 March by a special CBI court in Mumbai.
IPL 2018: Kolkata Knight Riders fighting multiple battles
After a string of injuries, more trouble continues to pile on Kolkata Knight Riders.
Arjun hosts dinner for dad Boney and sisters Janhvi, Khushi
Arjun Kapoor stood by his father Boney Kapoor and sisters Janhvi and Khushi Kapoor when they were reeling in pain after the untimely demise of Sridevi.
Tinder sues rival dating app Bumble over patents
Tinder's parent company Match.com has sued rival dating app Bumble over alleged patent infringement and misappropriation of intellectual property.
UP: 37 IAS officers including Gorakhpur District Magistrate transferred
In an administrative reshuffle, the Uttar Pradesh Government has transferred 37 IAS officers, including the Gorakhpur District Magistrate.
Microsoft wants you to use Edge-browser, nevermind what you want
Microsoft has released two new test-build versions of its Windows 10 operating system which feature a major change regarding the company's Edge browser.
Nawazuddin Siddiqui gets a clean chit in CDR case
In a respite for Nawazuddin Siddiqui, the Mumbai Police has now cleared his name in the Call Data Record (CDR) case.
Spy poisoning: Russia to expel 23 British diplomats
Not the one to take a snub lying down, Russia is to expel 23 British diplomats in response to UK ousting 23 Russian ambassadors earlier this week.
GATE 2018: Farmer's son tops India in Chemistry
Prashant Gupta, a farmer's son from Lucknow, has secured the All India Rank 1 in Chemistry in the 2018 Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE), the results of which were declared on Friday.
IPL 2018: BCCI would monitor workload of contracted bowlers
In the interest of safeguarding its contracted players, the BCCI is considering putting a cap on how much Indian bowlers can bowl in the nets during the 11th edition of the Indian Premier League.
Philippines: 9 killed as plane crashes into house after takeoff
A small passenger plane carrying five people crashed into a house shortly after takeoff in the Philippines, killing all those onboard and four people on the ground.
Syria: Air strikes on Ghouta kill 30 civilians, says Observatory
Air strikes on Eastern Ghouta killed at least 30 civilians today, almost a month into a blistering Russia-backed regime assault on the Syrian rebel enclave outside Damascus, according to the Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights.
Rajnath Singh: India willing to cross border to protect Kashmir
On Saturday, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh said that no power in the world could take Kashmir away from India, and if need be, Indian forces would cross border to protect the country's territorial integrity.
Everything you need to know about the Mohammed Shami controversy
The cricketing fraternity has been shaken up with the public spat between Indian fast bowler Mohammed Shami and his wife Hasin Jahan.
IPL 2018 Prediction: Who will win the IPL 11?
The Indian Premier League 2018 season kicks off from April 7. Every team is undergoing rigorous preparation with the tournament starting in just three weeks time.
'Padmaavat' gloriously marches into the Rs. 300 crore club
'Padmaavat' has scripted history as it has become Bollywood's first non-Khan starrer to enter the coveted Rs. 300 crore club at the domestic box office.
Apple's upcoming event in Chicago school to focus on education
Apple has sent out media invites for an event on March 27 that will focus on education and "creative new ideas for teachers and students."
Study: Over 6.25 lakh Indian children smoke cigarettes daily
According to a study by the American Cancer Society and US-based research firm Vital Strategies, over 6.25 lakh Indian children smoke cigarettes every day - a sign of a serious public health threat.
It's "secularism vs. communalism" in upcoming Karnataka polls: CM Siddaramaiah
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah said the upcoming State Assembly elections will see a "secularism versus communalism" contest while asserting that Congress will emerge as victorious.
Hansal Mehta wants Vidya Balan to star in Sridevi's biopic
Director Hansal Mehta, who had earlier said that he wanted to do a film with Sridevi and even had an apt script in mind, is now planning to make a film on the life of the late actress, as a tribute.
Darbhanga beheading: Political rivalry or personal vendetta?
A BJP worker was attacked and his father beheaded outside his house in Bihar's Darbhanga city on Thursday night by a group of 20-25 people.
Buying Samsung Galaxy S9, S9+? Check these Airtel, Jio offers
Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus went on a worldwide sale yesterday. Now, if you happen to be in India and also planning on buying either of the two smartphones, Airtel and Reliance Jio have some interesting offers for you.
This village comes to standstill at 10:30am everyday. Here's why!
People in West Bengal's Abhainagar village (Nadia district) stop all works for 52 seconds at 10:30am every day.
All you need to know about Bali's Day of Silence
The normally bustling Indonesian island of Bali has shut down mobile internet, closed its airport, and shuttered all shops for Nyepi or the "Day of Silence" which marks New Year on the predominantly Hindu island.
BCCI gives a fitting reply to CoA
BCCI secretary Amitabh Choudhary has written a letter to the Committee of Administrators, replying to the 12-pointer list sent earlier by the latter.
As Aishwarya completes two decades, Rekha pens an emotional letter
Congratulatory messages have been pouring in for Aishwarya Rai Bachchan as she has completed two decades in the Indian film industry.
Facebook's Express Wi-Fi app allows paid internet access
Facebook has launched an Android app for its Express Wi-Fi service that allows people in developing countries to pay for using its Wi-Fi.
Will Bengaluru FC win their maiden ISL title?
After close to 5 months of non-stop action, the Indian Super League champion will be crowned tonight.
Delhi: Rains to hit next week, would bring relief
Though many cities received rains in the past few days, Delhi was less fortunate and will remain so for sometime.
IPL 2018: Pune would host two IPL games
Pune might no longer have an IPL franchise but the Maharashtra Cricket Association does not want to deny Pune fans the cricketing action.
US: Trading concerns to cause "most friction" in India-US ties
The thorny issue of trade in India-US ties is set to become even more prickly after US President Donald Trump railed against import taxes imposed by India, and challenged a bunch of Indian export subsidies at the World Trade Organization (WTO).
Indian Wells: 'Giant Killer' Osaka defeats Halep in semis
Naomi Osaka's streak of beating world class players continued at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells.
Woman claiming Salman as her husband breaks into his apartment
Salman Khan enjoys a massive female fan following and women are ready to go to any extent for the attention of the superstar.
How are fake Jio websites stealing your banking credentials?
After conquering the telecom sector with its affordable pricing, Reliance Jio has been in talks to venture into the DTH set-top boxes and wired network services.
84th Congress Plenary to focus on countering Modi-led BJP
A two-day Congress Plenary session which started on Saturday is set to decide not only the party's roadmap for the next five years, but also devise strategies to counter the seemingly invincible BJP for the 2019 Lok Sabha elections.
All England Open: Prannoy loses to world number 42 Yuxiang
HS Prannoy's run at the 2018 All England Open came to an end after the shuttler was beaten by world number 42 Huang Yuxiang.
Bengaluru: SpiceJet aircraft damages runway lights, flight operations hit
Flight operations were suspended for more than half an hour when four runway lights were damaged by a SpiceJet aircraft, while landing at the Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru.
Champions League: Liverpool vs Manchester City to headline UCL quarter-finals
Manchester City's dream of winning the Champions League this season, faces its biggest hurdle after the draws for the quarter-finals were announced.
"Irrfan Khan's tumour can be cured through surgery"
Irrfan Khan on Friday issued a statement revealing that he is suffering from Neuroendocrine Tumour. The "rare disease" has certainly made all his fans restless as to whether the actor will be able to recover or not.
Samsung makes progress with Note 9, files trademark for name
According to reports, Samsung has recently filed a trademark for the Note 9 name.
Gadkari: Drinking water from sea soon at 5 paise/litre
Addressing the inaugural session of the Nadi Mahotsav at Bandrabhan, Madhya Pradesh, Union water resources minister Nitin Gadkari said that India would soon get potable water from the sea at 5 paise per litre.
Celebrating Kalpana Chawla on her 59th birth anniversary
Kalpana Chawla, the first woman of Indian-origin to space-travel, was born today in Karnal, Haryana.
Nidahas Trophy: Bangladesh's win gets marred by clashes among players
Bangladesh's 2-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in the 6th match of the Nidahas Trophy has been marred with controversy.
Daler Mehndi "saddened" by the verdict in illegal immigration case
After being sentenced to two years in jail on Friday for running an illegal immigration ring, Daler Mehndi was soon granted bail.
Chinese Parliament unanimously re-elects President Xi Jinping for second term
Xi Jinping has been re-elected as the President of China for a second five-year tenure by the country's rubber-stamp parliament, National People's Congress (NPC), days after it scrapped the two-term rule for the Presidency, allowing him to have a life-long tenure.
Government to soon ban commercial vehicles older than 20 years
The central government will make the scrapping of all commercial vehicles older than 20 years mandatory from 2020, a meeting headed by PM Modi's principal secretary Nripendra Misra decided on Friday.
WhatsApp for Android gets a slew of group-focused features
WhatsApp has launched some new features on Android that are mostly focused on group chats.
Google co-founder funded company unveils autonomous flying taxis
For sometime now, Kitty Hawk, a company funded by Google co-founder Larry Page, has been secretly testing a new kind of autonomous flying taxis in New Zealand.
Interesting facts about how Rajya Sabha members are elected
The elections for 58 RS seats will be held on March 23.
Saudi Arabia vows to develop nuclear bomb, if Iran does
Saudi Arabia's defense chief, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, said that the kingdom will develop nuclear weapons if arch-rival Iran does it.
Meet Indo-Anglians: India's newest, fastest growing caste
In the last decade or so, a new, rather influential demographic of Indians has emerged.
Squad analysis IPL 2018: Kings XI Punjab
Kings XI Punjab would look to shed their 'inconsistent' tag , after they went for a star-studded batting line-up for IPL 2018.
