India

Bharat QR code: Here are 5 reasons why this digital transaction method is a win-win

From BHIM app to Aadhaar Pay, the Indian government has been working to increase digital transactions in the country and reduce its dependence on cash.

Feb 21, 2017

Prithviraj Sukumaran's Ezra movie review: Dybbuk opened with less shockers and a strong story line

Director Jay K's horror thriller Ezra takes us back to the Jewish history in Kerala during the 1940's.

Feb 21, 2017

Three reasons why Bollywood stars aren't as political as South cinema stars | OPINION

Unlike in Tamil Nadu or other South Indian states where local celebrities speak up on sensitive issues, including political ones, their counterparts in Bollywood are seen mostly to be playing it safe.

Feb 21, 2017

Kolkata man Partha Dey, who lived with skeleton of sister and dogs, found dead; suicide suspected

Dey had lived with the skeletons of his sister and two Labrador dogs for several months.

Feb 21, 2017

UP Assembly Elections 2017: From elephants and cows, to donkeys and lions, the state has become a menagerie

UP CM Akhilesh Yadav has mocked Amitabh Bachchan for promoting "Gujarat's donkeys". The target is anybody's guess. But we already have a number of animals relevant to the UP elections 2017.

Feb 21, 2017

India could take a cue from China to achieve full electrification, says Chinese media

The editorial in the Global Times pointed out that "power remains inadequate or non-existent for 240 million Indian people".

Feb 21, 2017

BMC elections 2017: 4 reasons why Varun Dhawan and a few others could not vote in the civic polls

The Badrinath Ki Dulhania actor said he would approach the Election Commission to know why his name was not in the voters' list.

Feb 21, 2017

Bengaluru child molestation: Parents on the boil again after 3-year-old molested in preschool

The parents have alleged that the principal of the preschool in Marathahalli tried to hush up the matter and shield the accused, who has been arrested.

Feb 21, 2017

Kerala: Woman booked for attempted murder over black magic fire that almost killed her 'client'

Black magic is an illegal practice in India, and falls under superstition.

Feb 21, 2017

Jammu and Kashmir: BSF kills terrorist, foils infiltration bid in Keri sector of Rajouri

The BSF personnel also recovered an AK-47 from the spot, but two terrorists managed to flee.

Feb 21, 2017

H1-B visa: Indian government to discuss visa issues with US lawmakers today

The US delegation is set to meet IT Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad to discuss various visa issues like movement of skilled manpower and intellectual property rights.

Feb 21, 2017

Don't blame the Russians, Sun could be rigging global elections

Scientists reckon that high-energy particles originating from our galaxy and even Sun could be behind glitches in voting machines.

Feb 21, 2017

BMC elections 2017: BJP looks to win as former ally Shiv Sena queers pitch, with Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis' fate on line

The election for 227 seats in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation will be held on Tuesday, February 21, with the results being declared two days later.

Feb 21, 2017

Rosneft-led consortium plans to complete Essar acquisition next month: Sources

Acquiring the refiner will give Russia's state-owned oil major Rosneft access to India, one of the world's fastest-growing energy markets.

Feb 20, 2017

Is Bengaluru's Banaswadi becoming a hub of crime?

An air hostess was recently assaulted in Banaswadi. The local people have also vented out their anger against the foreign nationals who live in the area. But is the problem just about nationality?

Feb 20, 2017