India

From less food to costlier luggage fees, is Railways taking Indians for a ride?

One proposal says Indian Railways wants to reduce the quantity of food served and focus on quality, while another says passengers will be charged six times the luggage fees for their excess baggage.

Jun 6, 2018

Who is Marco Cecchinato: All you need to know about Djokovic-slayer at Roland Garros

Marco Cecchinato of Italy, who stunned former champion Novak Djokovic in the French Open quarter-final on Tuesday, was handed an 18-month ban in 2016 over match-fixing charges. Here's all that you need to know about the giant-slayer of Roland Garros 2018.

Jun 6, 2018

World Environment Day: This sand turtle with plastic bottles highlights the plight of aquatic animals

Sudarsan Pattnaik says that the enormous structure at Puri beach in Odisha highlights the grim picture of sea pollution.

Jun 5, 2018

Nipah virus now under control in Kerala: Union Health Minister JP Nadda

In order to prevent the virus from spreading, the Kerala government ordered colleges and other educational institutions in Kozhikode to remain closed till June 12.

Jun 5, 2018

World Environment Day: Himachal Pradesh bans use of thermocol plates

Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur said special thrust would be laid on the plantation of trees from June 5 to July 1 in Baddi, Nalagarh, Parwanoo, Kala Amb, Paonta Sahib, Sundernagar, Damtal and Una as these were the most polluted cities of the state.

Jun 5, 2018

Arjun Kapoor sums up his life after Sridevi's death in a single tweet

Sridevi and Arjun Kapoor didn't share a cordial relationship with each other after the latter's mother's death in March, 2012.

Jun 5, 2018

5 web series that depict the struggles of millennials in the competitive world

We have put down a list of shows which might make you feel better for once, while you snuggle in that comfortable bed with a cup of hot chocolate, leaving all your worries behind.

Jun 5, 2018

Govinda on 'Dancing Uncle': Nobody has done it so well

Sanjeev Shrivastava's performance to a song called 'May se Meena se na Saaaqi se' from the Govinda starrer, Khudgarz, has taken the internet by storm. A lot of Bollywood celebs have taken to the social media to praise the "dancing uncle."

Jun 5, 2018

Virat Kohli at Madame Tussauds: David Warner makes cheeky request ahead of wax statue unveiling

A wax statue of Virat Kohli is all set to be unveiled on Wednesday, June 6, at Madame Tussauds Delhi. The Indian cricket team captain invited his fans to the event by posting a video on social media earlier today.

Jun 5, 2018

Modi government to launch big measures for sugar sector; bypoll blow in top producer UP the reason?

Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party last week suffered a blow in a by-election in Uttar Pradesh, the top sugar producing state in India's northern cane belt. Analysts viewed the result as a bellwether for a general election due by May 2019.

Jun 5, 2018

World Environment Day: Kashmiris step out to save Dal lake as government remains apathetic

In light of the growing pollution of Kashmir's most iconic hotspot coupled with the apathy of officials to clean it up, residents of Srinagar stepped in to clean Dal lake and highlight the immediate need for action from the government.

Jun 5, 2018

BJP spokesperson to Nara Lokesh: Don't exhibit dynastic arrogance like Rahul Gandhi

BJP spokesperson GVL Narasimha Rao has got into a Twitter spat with Nara Lokesh, TDP minister and son of Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu.

Jun 5, 2018

Tata Tigor Buzz special edition spied at dealer stock yard, to be launched soon

Tata Motors' Tigor Buzz is expected to get cosmetic updates in line with the Tiago Wizz edition launched last year. The special edition is expected to be based on the mid-spec XM variant.

Jun 5, 2018

Karan Johar turns heads with a travel bag worth Rs 2.4 lakh [Photos]

Keeping his airport look casual, Karan Johar was seen dressed all-black with a red travel bag in hand.

Jun 5, 2018

Bitcoin scam: Raj Kundra questioned by ED following alleged links to Amit Bhardwaj

Shilpa Shetty's husband Raj Kundra's name cropped up in the $300 million Bitcoin fraud, currently being investigated by the Enforcement Directorate with Indian cryptocurrency scamster Amit Bhardwaj at the centre of it.

Jun 5, 2018