Know when a hospital is overcharging: Details here
Even at a time when hospitals are under fire for rampant malpractices, you can get quality treatment without denting your pocket. All you need is preparedness and planning.
35-years in industry and Anil Kapoor still can't handle stardom
In a recent interview, Anil Kapoor said he never chased stardom in his 35-year-long journey in cinema and rather saw it as the by-product of being a versatile performer.
#CareerBytes: All about pursuing fashion designing in India
If you are someone who's fascinated by the world of clothing and accessories, your book shelves are stacked with the latest issues of Vogue and Elle, and you idolize global industry greats like Giorgio Armani and Donatella Versace, then you are probably meant to be a fashion designer.
Want to learn coding? These 5 apps can help
In an increasingly tech-driven world, coding is certainly a must-have skill even for people with non-technical backgrounds.
England to play 1000th Test: Unique records and stats
England invented the game of cricket and the first Test match was played between England and Australia on March 15 1877.
#PolicyExplainer: All about Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana
The Government of India launched Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) back in 2014 as a financial inclusion mission aimed at providing basic financial services.
#HopOnNostalgia: 5 television-shows of 90s we are still fan of
Indian television shows were great in the 90s, and most of us grew up on some pretty fascinating content.
Nawaz Sharif's hospital ward in PIMS declared as sub-jail
Ailing Nawaz Sharif's hospital ward has been declared as a sub-jail, a day after Pakistan's former PM was admitted to premier Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) following health complications.
#IndiaInEngland: Key battles to watch out for in 1st Test
India and England are all set to battle against each other in the first Test match at Edgbaston, starting August 1.
Honor 9N flash sale tomorrow on Flipkart: All details here
Huawei-owned Honor's recently launched mid-budget smartphone, the Honor 9N, will go on sale for the first time in India tomorrow at 12 Noon.
I would love to do Mithali Raj's biopic: Taapsee Pannu
Actor Taapsee Pannu said she would love to do a biopic on Indian women's cricket team captain Mithali Raj, but believes it is too early to talk about the project.
Health start-up Cure.Fit raises $120mn in Series C funding
Bengaluru-based health and fitness start-up Cure.Fit has raised a massive $120mn (around Rs. 825cr) in its Series C round of funding led by existing investors IDG Ventures, Accel Partners, and Kalaari Capital.
#CricketInNumbers: Gayle a six away from scripting history
Chris Gayle is known for his blitz style of batting and on Saturday, the big West Indian batsman added another special record to his name.
LG's 2018 Signature Edition smartphone costs more than iPhone X
As the latest addition to its premium Signature series, LG has launched the 2018 LG Signature Edition smartphone.
SC summons CBI chief again over Manipur fake encounters probe
CBI director Alok Kumar Verma, on Monday, was summoned by the Supreme Court to give an explanation for the agency's slow pace of investigation into alleged extra-judicial killings in Manipur by Indian security forces.
#HappyBirthdayNolan: 5 things Bollywood can learn from him
Christopher Nolan, Hollywood's golden boy, celebrates his birthday today. The great director hasn't had a single flop and continues his hot streak across small and mega-budget movies.
#FinancialBytes: Top 5 student credit cards in India
With the ever-rising cost of living in cities, and expanding fee-structures, students run out of money, especially during month-end.
Ahead of Asian Games, IOA demands kits from non-affiliate sports
Ahead of the 2018 Asian Games, the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has landed itself into a battle with non-affiliate sports federations.
This $1 billion estate is Los Angeles' most expensive ever
If you thought Ambani's 27-storey skyscraper in Mumbai was expensive, think again.
Kerala: For offering 'deal' to rape-survivor nun, priest sacked
In a notable development, the priest who called the nun to withdraw the rape case against Jalandhar Bishop Frank Mullakal in exchange of security has been asked to step down.
Delhi Police awards DMRC staff who helped save commuters' lives
As part of rapport building exercise, Delhi Police has rewarded a bunch of DMRC staff, whose alertness have saved lives of many commuters.
All about the 2018 Asia Cup Qualifier
Six cricketing nations are set to lock horns in the Asia Cup Qualifier, which will be hosted by Malaysia.
Assam NRC: Banerjee says Indians being made refugees by government
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee today slammed the government and accused it of playing divide and rule policy, after the Assam's National Register of Citizens left 40 lakh names.
Explainer: What are the different formats of chess?
Internationally, chess is played in three formats, namely, classical, blitz and rapid; the main difference being time allotted to make a move.
#YamunaDanger: Low-lying areas' residents complain of inefficiency, Kejriwal promises support
As the water level in Yamuna continues to rise, Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal tweeted he has asked transport minister Kailash Gehlot to visit the affected areas.
'Stranger Things' tentative release date will make fans sad
'Stranger Things' is a Netflix favorite, with a sci-fi horror tale reminiscent of the Spielberg and cult alien glory days.
After angry Hanuman, artist Karan Acharya creates stoic Ram
Karan Acharya from Mangaluru became a household name after his angry Hanuman vector art was seen almost everywhere.
OPPO Find X pre-orders now open in India via Flipkart
The recently launched OPPO Find X is now available for pre-orders in India via Flipkart.
Australia: Teenage girl charged with murder of Indian student
A teenage girl was charged with murder and intentionally causing serious injury in Australia for killing an Indian student, she had met through a dating app.
Javelin thrower Neeraj impresses ahead of Asiad, wins top prize
Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra has been amongst the medals in recent times.
After Yamraj, Lord Ganesha now prods Bengalureans to wear helmets
Last week a pot-bellied Lord Ganesha was seen roaming on Bengaluru streets, a fortnight after Yamraj's visit to the city.
Will take oath as Pakistan PM on August 11: Imran
Pakistan-Tehreek-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan, on Monday, said that he will take oath as Pakistan's Prime Minister on August 11.
#HealthBytes: Top 5 hacks to naturally improve your eyesight
Maintaining good eye health is crucial for having unobstructed, clear vision in the long run.
ITR filings have doubled, refunds have increased significantly
While the Finance Ministry has extended the deadline for filing of annual income tax returns (ITRs) to August 31, it seems like the government's efforts to bring more eligible people under the tax net has worked.
Samsung Note 9 will be drastically different from Note 8
A few days from now, Samsung will unveil its latest phablet series smartphone, Galaxy Note 9, on August 9 at the company's 'Unpacked' event in New York.
England vs India 1st Test: How to pick Fantasy XI?
India will be up against England in a 5-match Test series. The first Test will be held at Edgbaston from August 1.
Has Salman Khan's look from 'Bharat' been leaked already?
The look of Salman Khan from his ambitious project may have just been leaked, and it is not something you would have expected.
All five Indians win gold at International Physics Olympiad
At the International Physics Olympiad (IPhO 2018) that concluded on July 29, India created history.
Elliot Alderson: The hacker who started the Aadhaar security controversy
TRAI chairman RS Sharma is in the midst of a storm now after his Twitter challenge on Aadhaar's security majorly backfired.
Indonesia quake: Over 500 trapped on Lombok volcano after landslides
More than 500 hikers and their guides remain stranded by landslides on an active volcano on Lombok, Indonesia, a day after a powerful earthquake of 6.4-magnitude struck the Indonesian holiday island, a national park official said today.
5 greatest Women Wrestlers of WWE
If one is asked about her favorite WWE wrestler, the names which generally pop up are the likes of Stone Cold, The Rock and The Undertaker.
Miles apart but love intact: How Sonam-Anand make long-distance work
Sonam Kapoor and Anand Ahuja got married on May 8. The newlyweds, though very much in love, are equally committed professionals.
PM lauds differently-abled CBSE topper on 'Mann Ki Baat'
A differently-abled girl, Anushka Panda (15), from Gurgaon is in seventh heaven after Prime Minister Narendra Modi mentioned her achievement in his monthly radio program "Mann Ki Baat" yesterday.
Delhi: He shot her dead to prove gun was real
After being on the run for two days, a man who 'accidentally' shot a woman in Shahdara's Dilshad Garden was finally arrested on Friday.
Will Amar Singh join BJP? Modi's speech mentions former-SP strongman
Rajya Sabha MP and former Samajwadi leader Amar Singh's presence at an event in Lucknow where PM Narendra Modi and Yogi Adityanath were present has triggered speculations about him joining the Bharatiya Janata Party.
ICICI, HDFC customers, beware! Fake Android apps targeting sensitive data
Customers of ICICI, HDFC and RBL, beware: bogus banking apps for these banks have been released on Google Play, which can dupe you of your money.
Sometimes I do exaggerate playacting, admits Neymar Jr.
Brazilian superstar Neymar, who faced widespread criticism for his theatrics on the field at the FIFA World Cup 2018 in Russia, has opened up about the same.
Insider reveals truth behind Hrithik and Sussanne's remarriage rumors
Hrithik Roshan and Sussanne Khan threw rumor mills in a frenzy, after they were spotted together enjoying a movie with their kids Hreehan and Hridhaan on Saturday.
Grieved families of MH370 victims hope for answers from official-report
Relatives of people aboard Malaysian Flight MH370 said today they hoped a long-awaited report into the plane's disappearance might give them answers about one of the world's most enduring aviation mysteries.
India's Smriti Mandhana scores joint-fastest fifty in women's T20
The Western Storm's star batswoman, Smriti Mandhana, slammed the joint-fastest half-century (off 18 balls) in T20s, against Loughborough Lightning in the KIA Super League.
Kejriwal tears LG-backed report,says CCTV project will proceed as planned
Delhi's Indira Gandhi indoor stadium saw some dramatic moments yesterday as CM Arvind Kejriwal, accompanied by his entire Cabinet, tore up a report on CCTVs by an LG-constituted committee.
Patna: Nalanda Hospital flooded with rainwater, fish swim inside ICU
The patients undergoing treatment at Patna's Nalanda Medical College Hospital were given company by fishes, after ICU and general wards got flooded by rainwater.
Businesses beware: New cryptomining malware infects corporate networks worldwide
In the latest instance of cryptojacking, researchers from Kaspersky Lab have found a new cryptomining malware that is spreading itself across corporate networks worldwide.
Former SLC chief accuses two Lankan legends of match-fixing
1996 ICC World Cup heroes, Arjuna Ranatunga and Aravinda de Silva, have been accused of match-fixing by former Sri Lanka Cricket President Thilanga Sumathipala.
After TRAI Chairman's 'embarrassment,'UIDAI says info not taken from Aadhaar-database
The UIDAI yesterday asserted that the personal details of TRAI chief R S Sharma revealed publicly on Twitter are not from the Aadhaar database, and that "hacked information" is easily available on Google, without using the 12-digit unique identity number.
Man calls up NSG, warns of 'chemical attack' on PM
A 22-year-old man, Kashinath Mandal, was arrested from Mumbai after he allegedly called up the National Security Guard (NSG) control room on Friday and warned of a "chemical attack" on the PM, the police said today.
Karunanidhi is stable, DMK cadres shout 'Yamraj Go Away'
Thousands of DMK cadres refused to leave Chennai's Kauvery Hospital and chanted 'Yamraj Go Away' after the former chief minister M Karunanidhi's health suffered a slight setback.
There are 'consequences' when people cross US border illegally: Trump
US President Donald Trump said there are "consequences when people cross our border illegally" and claims many who do so are "using children for their own sinister-purposes."
Assam's citizen register updated: Names of 40L not included
After months of delay, the Assam government has published the complete draft of the much-awaited National Register of Citizens (NRC) with 2.9cr names.
Indian-priest's work on galaxies changes astronomy as we know it
For most, science vs faith is a choice. For Indian-origin Richard D'Souza, science was simply a way to get closer to the divine.
NCERT's technology guidelines for preschoolers uphold privacy, regulate screen time
The National Council for Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has come up with guidelines for preschools and asked institutions to protect the privacy of students.
The most fierce derbies in the world of football
Football derbies are the most intense fixtures in a calendar year, with every fan looking forward to witnessing an epic encounter.
Top 6 upcoming foldable smartphones in the market
There seems to be a barrage of upcoming foldable smartphones in the market, at least that is how brands are making it sound like, with some promising foldable screens as soon as 2018.
Top five travel experiences to have in your 30s
Writer Henry Miller once said, "One's destination is never a place, but rather a new way of seeing things."
Syria: How parents use WhatsApp to teach kids new skills
The Syrian civil war is one of the worst the world's ever seen. It has displaced and permanently scarred millions in the last seven years, forcing them to take dangerous journeys and seek shelter in nations that don't want them.
England vs India 1st Test: Preview, head-to-head, probable playing XI
Fans will have plenty to look forward to when India and England face each other in the first Test match, starting August 1 at Birmingham.
Apple's upcoming 6.1-inch iPhone will feature ultra-small bezels: Report
We all know that Apple's 2018 iPhone line up will have 3 iPhones - two featuring OLED displays and a third cheaper variant with an LCD display.
#HealthBytes: Top 5 sources of protein for vegetarians
One major diet risk for vegetarians is protein deficiency.
What can you do when you face medical negligence?
On October 24, 2013, US-based Dr. Kunal Saha famously won a compensation totaling Rs. 11 crore, 15 years after he had filed a case against Kolkata's AMRI Hospital, where his wife died because of medical negligence.
2018 Hero Karizma ZMR launched for Rs. 1.08 lakh
After getting pulled off from the shelves in 2017, Hero MotoCorp has quietly re-introduced its Hero Karizma ZMR motorcycle in India.
7 Google products you didn't know existed
Google has not only become synonymous with web searches, but it has also become well known for providing other indispensable services like Google Maps, Gmail, Chrome, and YouTube.
#CareerBytes: All about pursuing architecture in India
Ever been awed by the architectural beauty of the Taj Mahal or the intricacy of the Alhambra and wondered what brilliant minds conceived of such structures?
Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana: Process to get home loan subsidy
The Indian government launched Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) in 2015 with the aim of providing affordable housing for all by 2022.
OPPO and Vivo could soon launch smartphones with 10GB RAM
If you think 8GB RAM on a mobile is the latest fad, how about 10GB RAM?
'Wire' questions SC/ST representation in cricket team, Kaif replies aptly
Former cricketer Mohammad Kaif has lashed out at a media report alleging "under-representation" of minorities in the Indian test squad.
5 best chess games of all time
In the history of chess, there have been hundreds, if not thousands, of masterpieces that can be studied to learn the beauty of the game.
Beware! After bank-accounts, cyber hackers are now targeting your webcams
Cyber frauds are passé. The latest cyber-crime is webcam-hacking.
South Africa beat Sri Lanka in first ODI: Match report
South Africa changed their fortunes, on their tour of Sri Lanka, as they tasted their first victory.
2018 Porsche Macan facelift unveiled, India launch soon
German automaker Porsche has unveiled its 2018 Macan facelift in Shanghai, China.
Badminton: Sourabh Verma wins Russian Open singles
Ace Indian shuttler Sourabh Verma clinched the men's singles title of the 2018 Russian Open, on Sunday.
#FinancialBytes: 5 reasons why you should invest in mutual funds
You've probably already heard a lot about mutual funds from friends (and seen a number of commercials on television too).
Bangladeshi photographer, Jibon Ahmed, sacked over viral kiss photo
A renowned Bangladeshi photographer, Jibon Ahmed, today said he has been the victim of "unwanted cruelty" after being sacked over an image of a couple kissing that raised a social media storm in the conservative Muslim-majority country.
Government aims Rs. 1,80,000cr turnover from military services by 2025
The government will soon launch a policy aimed at making India one of the top five military equipment manufacturers in 10 years.
Legendary Buffon need to fight for his place at PSG
Former Juventus and Italy legend Gianluigi Buffon, who made a move to Paris Saint-Germain this summer, will have to fight for a place in the starting XI.
Salman not upset with Priyanka for leaving 'Bharat': Salim Khan
Days after it was reported that Salman Khan is upset with Priyanka Chopra for leaving 'Bharat', his father Salim Khan has said this isn't the case.
Is Paul Pogba joining Juventus this term?
Juventus announced the transfer of the summer when they acquired Cristiano Ronaldo from Real Madrid.
Insurance money worth Rs. 15,167cr lying unclaimed with firms
Twenty-three life insurers in India are sitting on unclaimed insurance money of as much as Rs. 15,167cr, with Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) accounting for the lion's share.
Asiad Gold medalist, Hakam Singh Bhattal, battling serious ailments
Former Indian athlete, Hakam Singh Bhattal, who had won gold medal at the 1978 Asian Games, is battling for his life.
Dwarka: Thieves flee with ATM machine having Rs. 30L cash
Dwarka police are on the lookout for a gang which uprooted an ATM machine and decamped with it yesterday.
At 15, Indian-American genius becomes an engineer!
Three years ago, Indian-American prodigy Tanishq Abraham graduated from a California college when he was just 11, and made headlines globally.
Premier League clubs to spend £1 billion in summer window
It's been raining money in the Premier League as clubs are, once again, set to surpass the £1 billion mark during the current summer transfer window.
Biopics should be made on real heroes, not reel-heroes: Akshay
Bollywood is witnessing a rising trend of adapting real-life stories for biopics but Akshay Kumar says he would never make a movie on himself.
Option-less parents of mentally-challenged children opening cure homes themselves
Every parent worries about their children's future despite their financial disposition, so they will their properties and arrange for their children's financial comfort.
#HealthBytes: 5 reasons why you should prefer tea over coffee
Tea or Coffee? It's been a silent (psychological) war between drinkers of two of the most popular drinks of all time, since ages.
PNB scam aftermath: India's passport rules may undergo changes
The PNB scam exposed several loopholes in Indian laws that let defaulters like Nirav Modi and Mehul Choksi flee the country after looting over Rs. 12,000cr from banks.
Imran Khan will be sworn-in as Pakistan-PM before Aug-14: PTI
Imran Khan will be sworn in as Pakistan's new Prime Minister before the country's Independence Day on August 14, his party Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) has announced.
How he defeated poverty to become an IAS officer
When 2016 UPSC results were declared, two names were widely covered: Tina Dabi and Athar Aamir Khan, for being the first two rankers and for being lovers.
1,000 families evacuated as Yamuna flows above danger-level in Delhi
Around 1,000 families have been evacuated from near the Yamuna in Delhi, as the river continued to flow above the danger mark.
#IndiaInEngland: Will Dinesh Karthik shine against England?
For the first time in this decade, Dinesh Karthik is set to play a Test series on foreign soil for India.
Samsung Note 9 gets listed on Flipkart, ahead of launch
Samsung is set to unveil its latest phablet series smartphone, the Samsung Galaxy Note 9, on August 9 at the company's 'Unpacked' event in New York.
5 most dangerous WWE match formats
When professional wrestling began it was just two wrestlers in a ring who used to fight until one wins by submission or pinfall.
#BabaGyaan: 5 lessons Sanjay Dutt wants you to learn
A fool learns from his own mistake, a wise man from others', someone said ages ago. And Sanjay Dutt doesn't want you to be a fool.
Registration for CAT 2018 opens August 8: All details here
The Common Admission Test (CAT) 2018 will be held on November 25. Registrations will open on August 8 and continue till September 19.
18-yr-old woman kidnapped, held hostage, gangraped for 7 months
An 18-year-old woman was kidnapped at gunpoint, kept in confinement, and raped by three men for seven months, media reports said.
First in India: Woman gets cancer-gene removed to produce healthy-twins
In a first in the country, a Bengaluru woman carrying cancer-causing mutation genes has given birth to twins, who carry no such gene whatsoever.
Bihar shelter-home: Girls cut hands with glass to escape rape
The Muzaffarpur shelter home sex abuse racket gets more horrifying by the day. The toll of raped girls has now increased to 34.
Chargesheet to be filed against the coach of Hima Das
This month, Nipon Das was being hailed as a hero after his pupil, Hima Das, became the first Indian athlete to win a gold medal in an international track event.
After thrashing Melbourne, Girona rout Kerala to win pre-season league
La Liga side Girona FC lifted the inaugural 'Toyota Yaris La Liga World' trophy after winning the last game against Kerala Blasters. The final score read 5-0.
Indian-American senatorial candidate Shiva Ayyadurai attacked by 'racist' opponent supporter
An Indian-origin senatorial candidate in the US has been assaulted allegedly by a racist man who punched him in the face leaving him severely bleeding at a town hall in Massachusetts, according to media reports.
Raigad bus accident: When the WhatsApp messages suddenly stopped
When the members of Dapoli agriculture university started on a trip to Ambenali Ghat in Raigad, Pravin Randive wasn't happy. He couldn't join his colleagues as he was sick.
Modi launches projects worth Rs. 60,000cr in UP
PM Narendra Modi will today mark the start of projects worth Rs. 60,000cr in UP, a state that sends 80 MPs to the parliament.
Central govt employees can soon go abroad on LTC
Central government employees may soon be able to go abroad on Leave Travel Concession (LTC), top officials said today.
Haryana: Pregnant goat dies after being gang-raped by 8 men
In a ghastly incident, eight men, most of them drug addicts, allegedly gangraped a three-month pregnant goat in Mewat, Haryana.
TRAI chairman dares Twitterati to show Aadhaar's misuse, challenge backfires
TRAI Chairman Ram Sewak Sharma got embroiled in a Twitter war over the efficiency of Aadhaar.
Top 6 highly addictive casual games for every platform
Simple video games created for people to just have fun and de-stress are called casual games. They don't demand a lot of time and can be played anytime.
9 lesser known WhatsApp tricks you should try now
Almost every person who owns a smartphone uses WhatsApp, the Facebook-owned instant messaging app, which has now evolved into a multi-purpose platform.
#TravelBytes: 5 best destinations for laid-back Indian travelers
Want to take a break from seemingly never-ending work, head on to an unexplored town, put up at a humble abode, and just enjoy numbness and nothingness, with a pint in hand?
5 ways to check your PF balance
Gone are the days when your Employees Provident Fund (EPF) details were released at the end of the financial year.
#CareerBytes: 6 tech skills you need to get start-up jobs
Start-up jobs are in demand these days as more and more job seekers are looking for jobs offering learning opportunities and scope for growth.
