09 Mar 2017

UCL: Barcelona's miraculous comeback at Camp Nou

Barcelona scripted history in the second leg of their Champions League Round of 16.

Tinder Select: The exclusive dating app

According to a TechCrunch report, over the past six months or so, Tinder has been operating a secret, invite-only version of its hugely popular dating app.

Transgenders have their own category in this year's PU exam

19 transgenders will have the opportunity to write their second pre-university exam in Karnataka under the category of "transgenders."

Tata Motors, Volkswagen sign deal to jointly develop vehicles

Indian auto company Tata Motors signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with German automaker Volkswagen today to develop vehicles for India's domestic market.

Man posing as Justin Bieber gets 931 child sex-related charges

An Australian man has been charged with over 900 child sex-related crimes after he masqueraded as Justin Bieber online to gain explicit photos of children.

Gurugram: Bar-owners to pay Rs.8 lakh to stay open late

Restaurant, pub and brewery owners in Gurugram have to spend another Rs. 8 lakh every year to be able to stay open till 1 am.

Qatar Airways to launch India's first fully foreign-owned airline

Sources have confirmed that Qatar Airways seeks to launch India's first fully foreign-owned domestic airline.

Going cashless costs money, debit card charges explained

There's been an increase in the digital transactions since Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the demonetization of Rs. 500 and Rs. 1,000 notes last November.

Mass outrage in Singapore over 'lenient sentence' for sex offender

Public anger has erupted in Singapore over what is being seen as a lenient sentence, after US Mixed Martial Arts instructor Joshua Robinson was jailed for four years for having sex with two teenagers and filming it.

Mumbai student in race for Spell Bee finals

Three months ago, Classmate and Radio Mirchi launched Classmate Spell Bee, Season 9.

India loses 11 billionaires to demonetization, Ambani still the richest

According to the Hurun Global Rich List India, India's club of the richest has shrunk by 11 people since the demonetization was unleashed in November.

Kachcha Aam candy Pulse clocks Rs. 300 crore sales

Amidst stiff competition from MNC rivals, India's popular home-grown candy Pulse crossed sales of over Rs. 300 crore last month, in just two years after its launch.

RTI reveals bureaucrat transferred for opposing Ramdev land grant

Documents via RTI have revealed that last year a senior bureaucrat in the Maharashtra government was allegedly shunted out for opposing grant of land to Ramdev.

08 Mar 2017

Middle-aged employees in IT could soon be left jobless

Capgemini India recently said most employees in middle and senior levels in the Information Technology sector don't have the required skill-set that this constantly-changing industry demands, which could eventually lead to massive job losses for the middle-aged.

Bengaluru: Serial rapist nabbed in gunfight

On Tuesday, serial rapist Shivarama Reddy from Bengaluru was injured in a run-in with the police; he was shot at by one of the officers for trying to attack them.

Trump administration may target spouses of H-1B visa

Trump administration has ratcheted its attempts to cut down foreign immigrant workers in US.

14-year-old builds soccer team of underprivileged girls

14-year-old Diya Shukla from Gurugram created a platform called 'Playmakers Foundation' in January 2017.

Nike's latest offering: 'Pro Hijab' for Muslim athletes

Nike has announced a special-hijab for female Muslim athletes, made of lightweight, breathable fabric. It will be released in 2018.

6 female politicians complain about being harassed through texts

Six female politicians from Maharashtra have complained about vulgar messages and threats, bringing to light the issue of women's safety on International Women's Day.

2017 International Women's Day

The 2017 International Women's Day is celebrated on March 8 every year. This year's theme is 'Be Bold for Change'.