Five state polls: Wealth, education contribute to candidates' winning chances
In the recent assembly polls, wealthier candidates were likely to win their constituency than the less wealthy, according to an election data and candidate affidavit analysis.
Gmail rolls out new feature to send and request money
Gmail users can now send, receive and request money through their Gmail app on Android.
Test cricket turns 140, Google Doodle marks the anniversary
Test cricket, the longest format of the sport, turned 140 today and Google marked the occasion with a Google Doodle.
NASA's tests show life could be possible on Mars
Throughout February, NASA's ARADS team tested tools designed to find life on Mars in Atacama Desert, the driest area on Earth.
Old notes worth Rs. 473 crore still with cooperative banks
District Cooperative Central Banks (DCCB) in Karnataka had continued accepting deposits in banned currencies (Rs. 500 and Rs. 1,000) even after being prohibited by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
Can Jaitley fill the void left by Parrikar?
Manohar Parrikar took oath as Chief Minister of Goa, leading a coalition spearheaded by the BJP.
Trump's 2005 tax returns leaked
Two pages of President Donald Trump's tax returns from 2005 were released to the public by MSNBC. The White House condemned the move, saying that it was illegal.
For Rs. 5, you can now use South-Delhi hotel washrooms
On Tuesday, the South Delhi Municipal Corporation (SDMC) directed all hotels, restaurants and eateries within its jurisdiction to make their restrooms accessible to the public from 1st April onwards.
Bomb scare at Amritsar airport
An unidentified briefcase was found at the parking lot of the Amritsar airport, leading to a bomb scare.
Rename railway station names with colonial imprints: Shiv Sena
On Tuesday, the Shiv Sena sought the renaming of 5 of Mumbai's railway stations, suggesting that they all have colonial imprints.
Google to launch 'smart jacket' in partnership with Levi's
Two years after it first announced 'project Jacquard' in 2015, Google in collaboration with Levi's will launch their smart 'Commuter Trucker Jacket' in fall this year.
Texas lawmaker wants men to be charged $100 for masturbation
Jessica Farrar, a Texas lawmaker has introduced a bill which intends to fine men $100 every time they masturbate. The bill also puts a 24-hour wait period for a man wanting colonoscopy or a vasectomy or looking to buy Viagra.
Tainted Salman Butt to return to international cricket?
After serving a five-year ban for spot-fixing, tainted Pakistan batsman Salman Butt is being considered for Pakistan's test series against West Indies this April.
Bengaluru: BJP leader hacked to death
On Tuesday, 38-year-old Kittaganahalli Vasu from BJP was allegedly hacked to death by unknown attackers near Bommasandra, the southern-east part of Bengaluru.
Delhi-Chicago Air India flight had no functioning lavatories
According to reports, an Air India flight from Delhi that took off for Chicago had only 8 out of 12 toilets functioning.
Chelsea defeats ManU to reach FA Cup semis
N'Golo Kante scored a goal in the second half as Chelsea defeated Manchester United to reach the semi-finals of the FA Cup.
European Court allows employers to ban headscarves
In a landmark-ruling overseeing 2 cases of alleged employee discrimination, the European Court of Justice has ruled that companies are allowed to have rules prohibiting the display of religious symbols.
Maharashtra: Internet speed at Police stations to be stepped up
The home-department of the Maharashtra Government has decided to invest Rs. 9cr to bump up the internet speed across 1,054 police stations of Maharashtra.
Nepali woman gangraped in Delhi
In another shocking incident of sexual assault, a Nepali mother of two was confined and gangraped by 5 BPO employees in a flat in Delhi's Pandav Nagar.
Xi Jinping calls for further modernization of China's armed forces
Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for further modernization of China's armed forces, saying "Efforts should be made to provide greater science and technology support for the People's Liberation Army."
Ashish Nehra eyeing to play in Champions Trophy
Veteran bowler Ashish Nehra has expressed his desire to play in the upcoming Champions Trophy in June this year.
