17 Dec 2016

Apple snags Porsche's technical director

Earlier this month, Apple snagged the technical director of Porsche's race car program, Alexander Hitzinger.

A quick glance at Delhi-NCR

Indian weddings, known for their lavishness, are gradually heading towards being a sober affair in the wake of demonetization.

Mumbai, the city of chaos and calm

Festive spirit grips Mumbai ahead of the Xmas season as city groups plan cultural festival at Tata Theatre on Saturday.

Australian Bank accidentally reveals information of account holders

Over 60,000 account holders of the National Australia Bank (NAB) have had their account information revealed to an outside party.

Survey finds Indians to be extremely ignorant

While India, the world's largest democracy, continues to rise in stature and power in the global setting, its success eclipses a problem.

Cyprus removed from India's tax haven blacklist

The Indian government has taken off Cyprus from its list of tax havens, providing relief to investors who faced the brunt end of austere tax measures in Cyprus.

'The Great Wall' debuts in China

"The Great Wall" is a $150 million historical fantasy that has been co-produced by American and Chinese companies.

Pakistan successfully test-fires Babur-II Cruise Missile

The Pakistani Army reportedly test-fired an improved version of Babur, an indigenously designed cruise missile.

Demonetization undermined RBI's reputation: Standard & Poor's

The Centre's surprise move to demonetize high-value currency notes has undermined the Reserve Bank of India's reputation for competence and independence, according to the global credit rating agency Standard & Poor's.

16 Dec 2016
DNA

'Three-parent' babies approved in the UK

In a historic move, the apex fertility regulation body in the UK, the Human Fertilization and Embryology Authority (HEFA), announced that it would start accepting applications for "three-parent" babies after it reviewed scientific evidence for the safety of the procedure.

Delhi: no place for women?

The horrific gang-rape on December16, 2012 shook the entire country and earned Delhi the title of 'rape capital'.

Muslims can't grow beards in IAF

The Supreme Court ruled yesterday that a Muslim cannot grow a beard after joining the Indian Air Force.

Real Madrid reach FIFA Club World Cup finals

Spanish football club Real Madrid edged past Mexico's Club America 2-0 to reach the finals of FIFA Club World Cup at International Stadium Yokohama, Yokohama.

Life in a metro - Mumbai!

Mumbaikars would now not have to pay more for packaged beverages. Restaurant owners have been directed to bill the customers in accordance with the printed MRP.

Amit Shah holds meetings to discuss demonetization

BJP Party president, Amit Shah held meetings with many MPs from Uttar Pradesh in New Delhi yesterday.

India reach semi-finals of Hockey Junior World Cup

Indian defeated Spain 2-1 in the quarter-finals of the 2016 Hockey Junior World Cup to enter the final four.

Indian Government seeks Interpol's assistance for child pornography

Interpol, an international police agency was reached out to by the Narendra Modi government in order to abolish sexual abuse including child pornography.

End Repression of Shia Group in Nigeria: Human Rights Watch

International NGO, Human Rights Watch, called on the Nigerian Government to end the brutal crackdown on Shia Islamic movement.