25 Dec 2016

Scientists can tell who is likely to become a criminal

In a study published on the Nature Human Behaviour scientific journal, scientists have shown, using brain tests, that they can tell which children would grow up to be criminals.

PM wishes India 'Merry Christmas' and 'Happy New Year'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi wished the Indian countrymen a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year in the 27th edition of the Mann Ki Baat.

Anganwadis struggling due to cash crunch

Since demonetization was announced on November 8, it has impacted lakhs of small children that rely on Anganwadi centres for meals.

ICC approves stadium in Greater Noida for international matches

The International Cricket Council has approved another stadium in India to host international matches.

Chinese Christmas trees a rage in Delhi

With Christmas right round the corner, Chinese Christmas trees are a rage in New Delhi.

Pakistan President House officials sued by a sixth grader

Officials at Pakistan's President House were accused of plagiarism and sued at the Islamabad High Court by a sixth grader through his father.

Chelsea's Oscar set to join Chinese club Shanghai SIPG

Chelsea mid-fielder Oscar is set to move to join the Chinese Super League club Shanghai SIPG in a record-breaking £60 million deal.

24 Dec 2016

Google discontinues eight products as 2016 comes to an end

While Google released some critically acclaimed products like the Pixel smartphone and the Daydream virtual reality platform this year, it also pulled the plug on several of its ongoing products/projects.

The city with a character- Delhi!

Keeping with the Prime Minister's call to a digital India, Delhi Metro has decided to make its 10 stations go completely cashless and transact with the help of e-wallet.

NASA astronaut Piers Sellers dies at 61

Astronaut Piers Sellers died of pancreatic cancer in Houston today; he was 61 years old.

China and Russia react to Trump's comments on nuclear arms

Donald Trump's recent comments on nuclear arms signal a significant shift in United States' approach to nuclear disarmament.

News that will matter to Mumbai and Mumbaikars

Mumbai is set to witness a grand celebration on the eve of bhoomipoojan ceremony of Shivaji memorial.

261 held in Gujarat liquor raid

Late Thursday night, the Gujarat police raided a high-profile pre-wedding party at a farmhouse in the city's outskirts, Sevasi.

U-19 Asia Cup: India defeat Sri Lanka in the finals

The Under-19 India team defeated U-19 Sri Lanka team by 34 runs to win the Asian Cricket Council Under-19 Asia Cup.

Grains for Brains: Thai university accepts rice as tuition fees

A private university in Thailand started accepting rice as tuition fees as the country reels under a "grain glut" hurting farm income.

RCom-Brookfield deal: Investors see no upside

Reliance Communication's deal with asset management group Brookfield Infrastructure to sell its tower business hardly excited any investors.

US President Obama permanently bans offshore oil and gas drilling

Outgoing US President Barack Obama banned offshore oil and gas drilling "permanently" in the majority of the US-owned northern waters.

Syria situation poses uncomfortable question for Sunni countries

The current situation in war-torn Syria, particularly in Aleppo, poses an uncomfortable question, especially for the Sunni Muslim Arab countries supporting rebels fighting President Bashar al-Assad and his allies- Iran and Russia.