Bengaluru school in trouble for forcing costly books on students
Going against rules, Baldwin School in Bengaluru's Rajarajeshwari Nagar had asked parents to buy books from particular vendors for the new session.
Danish Parliament bans burqa and niqab in public places
The Denmark Parliament today voted in favor of banning the burqa and other face-covering clothing in public spaces. The ban will come into effect from August 1.
Chandigarh airport reopening on June 1: Here are the details
After a 20-day closure for runway expansion and repairs, the Chandigarh International Airport is finally all set to reopen on June 1.
India has second highest number of smokers in the world
With 106 million smokers aged 15 or above, India stands next to China in the winner podium, which (China) has the highest number of smokers in the world.
CWG gold-medalist Sanjita Chanu gets suspended after failing dope test
Two-time Commonwealth Games champion weightlifter Sanjita Chanu has tested positive for a banned anabolic steroid and she has been provisionally suspended.
Meet Salman Khan's new find: Zaheer Iqbal
Salman Khan kept us guessing as to who is the new actor that he is going to introduce in Bollywood; he shared a childhood picture of the would-be star on his social media account yesterday.
Xiaomi launches Mi 8, 8 SE, Mi 8 Explorer Edition
In the race to deliver the best flagship smartphone, the Chinese electronics giant Xiaomi has upped the ante to take on Apple and its arch-rival Huawei.
Business Roundup: Here are today's top 5 business news
Missed today's business news? No problems, we have covered it all.
The absurdity of extreme 'hero-worshipping': Trolls, you're at risk too
Many celebs these days command a large fan following - fans who are willing to go to extreme lengths (at least virtually) to defend their hero.
Rishi Kapoor abuses on Twitter, Aditi Mittal calls him out
Rishi Kapoor, infamous for his fights on the micro-blogging website Twitter, has done it again.
2018 models of Nokia 2, Nokia 3, Nokia 5 launched
Expanding its portfolio of budget smartphones, HMD Global-owned Nokia has launched the 2018 models of its Nokia 2, Nokia 3 and Nokia 5 smartphones.
BCCI doubles salary of curators, umpires and analysts
The BCCI has doubled the match fees of its staff including curators, match officials, scorers and video analysts.
Kim Kardashian meets President Trump to discuss prison reforms
Reality TV star Kim Kardashian West on Wednesday met with US President Donald Trump in the White House to talk about the prison reforms.
Windies vs World-XI: Rashid Khan a star-attraction in charity match
West Indies will be up against the ICC World XI in a charity match, on Thursday at Lord's.
BJP gets reality-check, wins just one seat in assembly bypolls
In a major setback, the ruling Bharatiya Janta Party secured only one seat in bypolls in 11 assembly constituencies.
Football world stunned as Zidane quits as Real Madrid coach
This comes as one of the biggest news, in recent times, in the world of football.
Japan name a 23-man squad for FIFA World Cup
Japan have named their 23-man World Cup squad, which will be lead by head coach Akira Nishino in Russia.
5 moments of political bonhomie cutting through ideological Lakshman Rekha
To say that Indian politics, or rather politics across the world, is at a juncture where ideological slug-fest has overtaken courtesy, would not be an exaggeration.
Match Preview: England vs Pakistan- 2nd Test
Pakistan will aim to whitewash the two-match Test series against England, when these two sides face each other at Headingley in Leeds on June 1.
IISc-Bengaluru India's only institution among top-100 in THE Reputation Rankings
Regaining its lost position after a lull of seven years, the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru, has made it to the top-100 in the Times Higher Education (THE) World Reputation Rankings 2018.
Aamir Khan's Dangal' moment with daughter called inappropriate. Seriously-get-a-job!
In what is another example of how easily people get offended at things having absolutely no connection with them, actor Aamir Khan's moment with daughter Ira invited criticism from fanatic Instagram users.
It's official! Ranbir-Alia are the newest couple in B-Town
The speculations regarding Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt's alleged relationship can now be put to rest, finally.
This Kashmiri football club has scripted history
Fans of the I-League would be greeted by a new club next season.
Odisha: Husband gambles wife, watches her getting raped by 'winner'
A 35-year-old woman was allegedly raped after her husband used her as a pawn in gambling and lost.
IT jobs around India: From freshers to experts
If you are looking for jobs in information technology (IT), you are in luck. Topmost companies around India are looking for candidates in a variety of roles.
Bypolls: BJP loses Kairana, wins Palghar in crucial elections
The counting of bypolls for four Lok Sabha seats started on Thursday morning.
'Raazi' effect: Kangana declares Alia as Bollywood's undisputed queen
Alia Bhatt has found a new fan in none other than Kangana Ranaut.
Football: How will Liverpool line up for the next season?
Liverpool have played some exceptional football this season, which helped them to reach the finale of the Champions League.
Study: This computer code detects skin cancer better than doctors
In a first of sorts, researchers have demonstrated that artificial intelligence is better than human beings at detecting skin cancer.
Maharashtra sees dip in Class-XII success rate, Mumbai's performance disappoints
At a time when the country is reveling in the high success rate of students in this year's class X and XII exams, Maharashtra has received a setback.
Kohli hits the nets in light training session
Indian skipper Virat Kohli hit the nets in Bandra Kurla Complex, for the first time, after having suffered an injury around two weeks back in the IPL 2018.
Everything to know about OnePlus 6 issues and fixes
All flagship smartphones have an initial burst of praise. And that admiration soon dies down when users start to report bugs, glitches, and other software/hardware woes.
BJP will bite dust: RLD's Tabassum Hasan after winning Kairana
Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD) candidate Tabassum Hasan, who has taken a massive lead in Kairana by-polls, said the BJP will bite the dust once everyone joins hands.
Late Pratyusha Banerjee's boyfriend Rahul announces marriage with new girlfriend
Actor Rahul Raj Singh, who was once in a live-in relationship with late Pratyusha Banerjee, is getting married to Saloni Sharma.
West Bengal: 21-year-old BJP worker's body found with chilling message
In what serves as a grim reminder of crippling state machinery in West Bengal, a young BJP worker was murdered and his body was found hanging from a tree in Purulia district on Wednesday.
Harvey Weinstein indicted on rape, criminal sexual act charges
Scandal-tainted Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein has been indicted on charges of rape in the first and third degrees and first-degree criminal sexual act, the Manhattan District Attorney's Office said.
CBSE Class-10: Gurugram's Rudraaksh defeated autism to score 83%!
For KB Rudraaksh of Gurugram, autism made life very difficult. Apart from having to deal with physical challenges, he had to face bullying and discrimination.
2018 World Cup: Lesser known facts about the mega event
The 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia starts from June 14 onwards and the excitement level is increasing everyday with top teams preparing to stake a claim.
#WorldNoTobaccoDay: Say yes to e-cigarettes to reduce cancer risk
On "World No Tobacco Day", experts suggest e-cigarette is the less harmful option for smokers to reduce the health burden of smoking significantly.
#WorldNoTobaccoDay: The (non-health) benefits of non-smoking
"Smoking is bad" is universal knowledge. Cigarettes have nicotine, and the brain has 'nicotinic' receptors, which is why it is so easy to get addicted to cigarettes.
What happened at the Roland Garros on Day 4?
Day four of the French Open saw some of the big names advancing into the next round.
NCERT's Unni-Munni change political beliefs: From criticism to idolization
It is only natural for governments to exercise some control on the narrative in academic textbooks, partly to ensure positive national sentiment.
On behalf of Jesus, televangelist asks followers for fourth private-jet
A US televangelist, on behalf of Jesus, has asked his followers to help fund his fourth private jet. And it sure seems like Jesus has a fine choice in aeroplanes.
Death toll from Nipah virus rises to 15 in Kerala
A 28-year-old native of Kerala's Karassery, Akhil, became the latest victim of the Nipah virus, taking the total death toll to 15 in the state.
Upset with UK's visa-policies, Modi refuses to sign illegal-immigration MoU
An MoU to facilitate return of illegal Indian immigrants from Britain was left unsigned by Prime Minister Narendra Modi since the European country didn't ease visa policies.
Doctors get free-stay in hotels to combat malnutrition in Karjat
District Collector of Maharashtra's Raigad, Dr. Vijay Suryawanshi, has mooted a novel idea to rope in doctors to combat the menace of malnutrition in tribal areas of Karjat tehsil on weekends by offering them "free stay" in local hotels.
Pakistan bans 'Veere Di Wedding' citing vulgar content
Kareena Kapoor Khan and Sonam Kapoor Ahuja starrer 'Veere Di Wedding', which is not a chick flick, will not be released in Pakistan.
PM Modi meets newly-elected Malaysian counterpart Mahathir Mohamad
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today met his newly-elected Malaysian counterpart Dr. Mahathir Mohamad in his office at Perdana Putra Complex, Putrajaya in Kuala Lumpur, the Malaysian capital.
CLAT results to be announced today: All details here
The results of the Common Law Admission Test 2018 (CLAT) will be announced today, bringing much relief to law aspirants.
Petrol price cut by 7 paise/liter, diesel by 5 paise/liter
Petrol price was today cut by 7 paise/liter and diesel by 5 paise/liter on the back of softening international oil rates.
If the government's plan works, fuel-prices could drop by Rs.4-5
After two weeks of fuel prices rising every day, hope is on the anvil. The Center is planning to reduce prices by Rs. 4-5 through a multi-pronged strategy, HT reports.
'Ab India Bolega': Patanjali launches 'Kimbho' to compete with WhatsApp
After tying up with BSNL to launch Swadeshi Samriddhi SIM cards (meant for employees only), Yoga Guru Ramdev's Patanjali on Wednesday announced an app called 'Kimbho' to compete with WhatsApp.
The most common types of US visas for Indians
The US is one of the world's most visited countries and anyone wishing to enter it must first obtain a visa.
2018 FIFA World Cup: Argentina remain dependent on Messi's magic
2014 FIFA World Cup finalists Argentina are one of the heavyweights, this time as well.
Explained: 'Special Category Status' demand of Bihar and Andhra
In March, Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu quit NDA after a standoff with the Center over the demand of giving Special Category Status (SCS) to his state.
Shimla water crisis: Residents ask tourists to stay away
Shimla, the most visited hill station in India, is in the midst of a predicament that is soon set to engulf many of the world's major cities, including Bengaluru.
Simplified: The difference between EVM and VVPAT
In April 2017, after allegations of Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) tampering, 16 political parties had appealed to the Election Commission (EC) to reintroduce ballot papers in elections.
Legendary sprinter Bolt trains with Norwegian top-flight club
Former Jamaican sprint king Usain Bolt has started training with Norwegian club Stromsgodset.
Pro Kabaddi League auction: Who are the most expensive players?
422 players are going under the hammer for the sixth edition of Pro Kabaddi League, as 12 teams look to build the right squad.
Bengaluru to get Asia's biggest brewpub this month!
When Bengaluru-based Ajay Gowda won the Times Food Restaurateur of the Year award in January, he laid out some pretty exciting plans in front of us.
6 apps to use if you don't have a Kindle
We can safely assume Amazon's Kindle is the most preferable way to read e-books.
Mumbai University staring at loss of Rs. 340cr in aid
Mumbai University (MU) is staring at a loss of a massive RS. 340cr in aid.
Air India up for sale, but nobody interested in buying
In an embarrassing turn of events, the state-owned Air India airline has not received any buyer for government's 76% stake, a day before the bidding closes on Thursday.
What next for Lewandowski as Bayern striker wants out
One of the most prolific strikers in the world, Robert Lewandowski is eyeing a move away from Bayern Munich.
Salman Khan to introduce yet another new face in Bollywood
After Sooraj Pancholi and Aayush Sharma, Salman Khan is all set to introduce another male actor in Bollywood.
Tuticorin: Once again, our saviors, the police, failed us
Last week, Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu, saw one of India's deadliest protests. At least 14 died in police firing as they took out demonstrations against Vedanta's city-based Sterlite copper plant.
Dichotomy of being Google: Benevolent, Evil and everything in between
If data is the new oil, Google is a mafia.
PM Modi announces 30-day free visa for Indonesian citizens
PM Narendra Modi today announced a 30-day free visa for Indonesian citizens and invited the Indian diaspora to travel to India to experience the "New India".
Sonam had postponed her wedding for her BFF Swara
Almost entire nation was glued to Sonam and Anand Ahuja's wedding and took note of every little detail of the star-studded affair.
Business Roundup: Here are today's top 5 business news
Today the business space remained rocked up with a lot of happenings.
Marks-based evaluation failing Indian education system; lacks innovative thinking: Experts
Top-scoring students may be basking in glory in this exam results season but noted personalities say the marks-based evaluation is failing India's education system.
This is what Graeme Smith said about ABD's retirement
According to former Proteas skipper Graeme Smith, AB de Villiers retirement is a huge blow to the South African national team.
Evan Spiegel: The sassy Snapchat chief who speaks his mind
Evan Spiegel, the CEO of Snapchat, is a controversy child. He doesn't hold himself back, it doesn't matter if at the receiving end it is his customers, competition or his own investors.
Tencent teaches AI to de-blur photos, edit human faces
In a time when phone cameras are increasingly becoming AI-powered, clicking magnificent photos has become infinitely simpler for laymen photographers.
Janhvi reveals why Sridevi didn't want her to enter Bollywood
Janhvi Kapoor, in her first ever interview with a magazine, has poured her heart out about her late mother and Bollywood legend Sridevi.
Uttarakhand: 'Hero' cop, who saved Muslim man, gets death threats
Gagandeep Singh, the Uttarakhand cop who saved a Muslim man from getting lynched, is receiving death threats and has been sent on leave, BBC reported.
IPL 2018: When Virat Kohli's bat brought luck for Rayudu
Ambati Rayudu is one Indian cricketer who believes in superstitions. And the batsman thinks that taking one of Virat Kohli's bat every year brings him luck and prosperity.
Modi government plans to track social media to promote 'nationalism'
In a bid to boost 'nationalism,' the Narendra Modi-led Center is hiring a team to analyze social media and neutralize "media blitzkriegs by India's adversaries."
Pune: Balancing sports and academics, national-level player scores 91.4%
Balancing sports and academics, a Pune student scored an impressive 91.4% in this year's CBSE class X exams.
Family of UP cop who 'shot himself' refutes suicide claims
After Uttar Pradesh police officer Rajesh Sahani allegedly shot himself with his service revolver in Lucknow Tuesday, his friends and family have demanded a CBI probe into his death, refuting claims that he committed suicide.
Recruitment: SBI, Air Force, Railways, ISRO, IOCL seek qualified candidates
A number of government agencies and institutes have issued notification for more than 1,000 vacancies overall in various fields.
Football: Who can replace Loris Karius at Liverpool?
Liverpool have a fantastic attack and Jurgen Klopp knows it's his defense where there is still a room for improvement.
What to expect from the Pro Kabaddi League auction?
The auction for 2018 Pro Kabaddi League will be held on May 30 and 31 in Mumbai.
Irrfan Khan spotted enjoying Eng-Pak Test match at Lord's
Days after Shoojit Sircar shared that Irrfan Khan is responding well to treatment, an unverified picture of the actor watching cricket at the Lord's stadium in London is doing the rounds of the Internet.
#FinancialBytes: 6 common financial mistakes we make, but should avoid
Each one of us aspires to smartly manage our finances. But, quite often we end up making some extremely common financial mistakes, which can be easily avoided.
CLAT 2018 results tomorrow; SC refuses to cancel test
The Supreme Court today cleared decks for the declaration of results of the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2018 tomorrow for admissions in 19 prestigious national law colleges across the country.
Jio to now offer first-of-its-kind interactive entertainment: Here's how
Reliance Jio has partnered with Israel-based startup Screenz to create a platform called "Jio Screenz" that will allow real-time, two-way conversations between broadcasters and audiences.
Gurugram shamed again! Another woman gangraped, second incident in 3-days
Five men have been arrested for abducting a woman from in front of the Sahara Mall in Gurugram and raping her in a southwest Delhi guesthouse Monday night.
Kerala: 80-year-old memory-loss patient reunited with family, thanks to Aadhaar
Aadhaar has its fair share of detractors, but had it not been for this document, 80-year-old Bhasi of Kerala would have had to roam around alone for maybe years, helpless and clueless.
'Sanju' trailer: Ranbir's Sanjay Dutt act will leave you dumbfounded
The highly-anticipated trailer of Ranbir Kapoor starrer 'Sanju' is finally out.
Karnataka: Heavy rains throws life-out-of-gear, one dies after wall collapses
Normal life was disrupted by pre-monsoon heavy rains in low-lying areas of coastal parts of Karnataka, namely Dakshina Kannada and Udupi, on Tuesday.
Aircel-Maxis case: Chidambaram moves Delhi court, seeking protection from arrest
Former Finance Minister of India, P Chidambaram, today moved a Delhi court seeking protection from arrest in the Aircel-Maxis money laundering case.
Football: Egyptian lawyer files $1.2 billion lawsuit against Ramos
An Egyptian lawyer has filed a $1.2 billion lawsuit against Real Madrid skipper Sergio Ramos for injuring Liverpool mid-fielder Mohamed Salah.
Hope issue of ban on 'Kaala' will be solved: Rajini
Superstar Rajinikanth today expressed hope that the issue of a ban on the release of his upcoming film "Kaala" in Karnataka will be solved amicably by the South Indian Film Chamber of Commerce.
No Cristiano Ronaldo during Real Madrid's 2018-19 kit launch
After missing the kit launch event of Real Madrid, superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has poured fuel on the rumors of him moving away from the Spanish capital.
Nipah scare enters Karnataka: Three cases suspected in Bengaluru
The Nipah scare has now entered Karnataka. Three suspected cases have been reported in the last two days in Bengaluru.
Amitabh to be the face of Central Railways' safety campaign
In a bid to spread awareness regarding the railway safety rules among the passengers, Central Railways has roped in Amitabh Bachchan to be the face of their campaign.
India vs Afghanistan: Visitors opt for a spin-heavy attack
Afghanistan have named a 15-member squad for the upcoming one-off Test match against hosts India.
Cracks in Congress visible after Pranab Mukherjee accepts RSS' invitation
After former President Pranab Mukherjee agreed to attend a convocation of RSS pracharaks on June 7, tensions are visible in the Congress.
Comic Relief: Petrol, diesel prices cut only by 1 paisa
The reduction in petrol and diesel prices was today revised by just 1 paisa/liter, with state-owned oil companies blaming clerical error for previously announcing a cut of up to 60 paise.
NITI Aayog's portal to give start-ups access to public data
Government think-tank NITI Aayog has plans to launch a new online portal through which public data will be made available to private entities, including start-ups, announced NITI Aayog's CEO Amitabh Kant at an artificial intelligence (AI) start-up conclave.
India lost highest number of UN peacekeepers in 70 years
In the last 70 years, India lost the highest number of its peacekeepers in various United Nations peacekeeping operations with many military, police, and civilian personnel from the country laying down their lives in the line of duty.
You may get WhatsApp payment feature next week
Earlier in February, WhatsApp did an initial roll-out of its payment feature in India which allows users to send and receive money through the chat app.
French Open: Serena, Sharapova, Nadal progress to round two
Former world champions Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova made a triumphant return at the French Open.
PM Modi begins Indonesia visit; pays homage to martyrs
PM Narendra Modi today began his Indonesia visit by laying a wreath at the Kalibata National Heroes' Cemetery in the Indonesian capital, Jakarta, paying homage to martyrs of the country's independence struggle.
Priyanka Chopra-Nick Jonas' cozy pictures spark dating rumors
Priyanka Chopra, after fulfilling all her work commitments, was recently spotted holidaying with Hollywood pop sensation Nick Jonas.
CBSE Class-10: Wheelchair-bound Anushka defeated deep barriers to secure 97.8%
Fourteen-year-old Anushka Panda of Gurugram secured 97.8% in the CBSE Class-10 exams, but that's not what she is most proud of: she's just happy she didn't have to use the extra half-hour granted to differently-abled students during papers.
Delhi: 16 hours later, Malviya Nagar fire rages on
On Wednesday, the Indian Air Force launched a Mi-17 helicopter attached with a Bambi bucket to curtail a massive fire that has been raging on for the last 16 hours in Delhi's Malviya Nagar.
Delhi: Upset over CBSE Class-10 results, three students commit suicide
Hours after the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) declared the class 10 results, three students committed suicide in different parts of Delhi.
Salaries to be delayed as 10L bank-employees strike on pay-day
Banking services will be hit hard today and tomorrow as over 10L employees of state-run banks go on a 48-hour strike.
#CareerBytes: How to get into Indian Army after Class 12?
The Indian Army is the world's second-largest standing army and one of the most privileged forces, too.
2018 FIFA World Cup: German squad looks solid
Germany have already named a provisional 27-member squad for the upcoming 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia and it will be cut to 23 instead in the coming time.
Xiaomi Mi Note 5 specifications and price leaked
Along with its 2018 flagship smartphone Mi 8, Xiaomi is all set to unveil the successor to Mi Note 3, the Mi Note 5, on May 31 in China.
#FinancialBytes: How to register a company in India?
A corporation must be registered under Section 2(20) of The Companies Act, 2013 to function legally as a company in India.
New Zealand to kill 150,000 cows. Here's why
Politicians and industry leaders in New Zealand have announced an ambitious but desperate plan to slaughter 150,000 infected cows over the next year or two to eradicate a disease-causing bacteria from the country's herds.
