Start-up pitching "love" against "porn" fails to impress investors
MakeLoveNotPorn (MLNP) lets its users upload videos of them engaging in consensual sex.
Doping in sports up 14%: World Anti Doping Agency report
The 2015 figures for doping in sports published by WADA show 1,929 failed tests received sanction, up 14% from the previous year.
Aadhaar has the potential to become a huge money-spinner
With the government pushing Aadhaar at every instance, there is scope for it to become a profitable venture on its own.
Sunderland's David Moyes to face FA rap over 'slap threat'
The English Football Association (FA) has written to the Sunderland manager David Moyes and sought "observations" about the sexist slap threat he made to a female reporter.
Delhi Metro security wary after Metro blast in Russia
After an explosion in a Russian subway train claimed 10 lives on Monday, security at the Delhi Metro has been heightened.
Tunisia: DJ plays Muslim prayer remix, sparks outrage
A Tunisian party went horribly wrong after a European DJ played the dance remix of the Muslim call to prayer.
WhatsApp prepping for digital payments segment entry in India
According to FactorDaily, WhatsApp is prepping up to launch peer to peer payments in India.
EC lambasts Sasikala faction for using 'two leaves'
The Sasikala faction of the AIADMK was lambasted by the Election Commission of India for continuing to use the "two leaves" symbol, despite it being frozen for the RK Nagar elections.
Ajmer Sharif dargah head urges Muslims to give up beef
Amid a raging debate on triple talaq, the spiritual head of the Ajmer Sharif dargah said the practice goes against Sharia.
Demonetisation: IT sends notice to Junagadh cobbler for Rs10L deposit
A cobbler in Junagadh, Mansukh Makwana, got the shock of his life when IT delivered a notice to him on the pavement seeking details about a Rs. 10 lakh deposit allegedly made in his account during the demonetization drive.
US raps India over alleged human rights violations
The US State Department has rapped the Indian government over alleged human rights violations, corruption and lack of transparency.
Mumbai: Youth jumps to death after discussing suicide-live on Facebook
A 24-year-old hailing from Bengaluru committed suicide by jumping from the 19th floor of Taj Lands End hotel in Bandra.
Indian Railways suffers from drunk drivers
Data has revealed that on an average, 15% of the loco-pilots working with Indian railways, routinely fail alcohol tests.
Security breaches are rising at an alarming rate in India
In 2016, India witnessed 36.6 million data records being compromised according to a Gemalto research.
IPL: RCB to be the most affected by player injuries
Days away from beginning, the IPL season 10 has already been plagued with player injuries.
Android becomes Internet's favourite OS, surpasses Windows
According to a research based on 2.5 million websites, it was found that Android now dominates over Windows on Internet usage.
Private sector projects have reached a standstill in recent quarters
According to Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy (CMIE), the progress of private sector projects has reached a roadblock.
Sugar output plummets due to 2015 drought
Data revealed that India's sugarcane industry has yet to fully recover from the 2015 drought.
WhatsApp's encryption veils terrorists?
The Government of UK is creating pressure on WhatsApp for access to encrypted communications after the Westminister attack.
Syrian crisis: Arab NGOs pledge aid, focus shifts to EU
At a United Nations initiated conference in Doha, 25 Arab NGOs pledged $262 million in humanitarian funding for Syria.
India needs Rs. 43 lakh crore to meet infrastructural growth
Finance minister Arun Jaitley said that in the next five years, India would need an investment of Rs. 43 lakh crore to meet its infrastructural-needs.
Lashkar-e-Taiba: Bitter dissension in the outfit's upper echelon
Pakistan-based terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) is reportedly going through a bitter "dissension" in the upper echelon, revealed the intelligence inputs received by India's security establishment.
Late Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw's 104th birth anniversary
On this day Sam Manekshaw, the first Indian Army officer to be promoted the five star rank of field marshal, would have turned 104.
A look at the developments of CinemaCon 2017
CinemaCon 2017, which took place in Las Vegas from 27th to 30th March, saw film studios showcasing films to come, new technology, and debating about a shorter theatrical window in the face of a changing market.
Pyeonghwa Motors, the invisible "civil" automotive firm of North Korea
Pyeonghwa Motors General Corp, started in 1999, is today the one and only "civil automobile assembly company" of North Korea.
GST tightens its noose over tax evaders in India
Under the new GST regime, tax evasion of over Rs. 5 crore is a non-bailable offence and police can nab the culprits without a warrant.
Traffic penalties to go cashless in Bengaluru
The Bengaluru traffic police is spending Rs. 10crore in order to enable cashless-payment of penalties.
India halts trade pact review after Singapore denies techies visas
With the spotlight on the US, the issue of Singapore denying visas to Indian IT professionals has been ignored.
Over 200 CISF personnel at Kempegowda alleged harassment by seniors
Over 200 Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel at the Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) have moved court seeking improvements in allegedly harsh working conditions.
WWE: The Undertaker retires after 25-years of service
World Wrestling Entertainment's (WWE) one of the greatest professional wrestlers, 'The Undertaker' announced his retirement after suffering a loss in the WrestleMania 33. He lost to Roman Reigns.
PMO yet to approve NITI Aayog's three year action plan
National Institution on Transforming India (NITI) Aayog which had scheduled to release its three year action plan has been unable to meet its April 1st deadline pending PMO's approval.
Kerala BJP candidate promises 'quality beef' upon by-election win
Amid the BJP's increasingly strict policies on cow protection, a party candidate in Kerala surprisingly has promised quality beef for people.
Fresh dispute at Infosys over COO Pravin Kumar's pay hike
A resolution to increase the salary of Infosys COO U.B. Pravin Rao has led to fresh dispute between the Infosys board and the company's promoters.
Unitech, a cautionary tale for the real estate sector
Delhi Police's Economic Offences Wing currently has Unitech's MDs Sanjay and Ajay Chandra in its custody for money laundering and duping its consumers.
Noida: Parents to approach CM Adityanath as DPS expels students
Parents of students studying in Gautam Budh Nagar's Delhi Public School will be approaching CM Adityanath, Deputy CMs, and Amit Shah.
Allahabad High Court concludes 150th Anniversary celebrations
The Allahabad HC on Sunday concluded its year long 150th anniversary celebrations with a closing ceremony attended by those including PM Narendra Modi and CJI J.S. Khehar.
Haley's statement contradicts Trump's stance on Russia
Nikki Haley, the US' ambassador to the UN, said Russia was "certainly involved" in last year's presidential elections.
Mumbai's sea-water most polluted globally
Alfred Wegener Institute (AWI), Helmholtz Centre for Polar and Marine Research, Germany, assembled 1,237 scientific studies into a single database called 'Litterbase', which identifies places around the world with the most marine plastic pollution.
Wag does (p)awe-some job of getting $19 million in funding
Wag, a dog-walking venture has managed to secure $19 million with General Catalyst giving $4 million and Sherpa Ventures contributing $15 million.
Army jawan carrying two live grenades arrested from Srinagar airport
In a high-profile development, an army jawan was reportedly found carrying two live grenades at Srinagar's civil airport on March 3.
BSE to implement revised transaction rates from today
BSE from today is going to have a change in its transaction fees.
Amul reaps a creamy profit of Rs. 27,085 crore
Dairy-major Amul has reported a 18% hike in its turnover, raking a profit of Rs. 27,085crore for the 2016-17 fiscal.
Political Funding: Could electoral bonds, corporate funding ensure transparency?
Union Budget 2017 made tall claims towards bringing in transparency in political funding in India. Months later, moving forward on the proposals on electoral bonds and corporate funding might have rendered the process more opaque than before.
