Is this the right time for Rajinikanth to enter politics?
Recent media reports have been rife with speculations on Superstar Rajinikanth's entry into politics.
Food labeling in India might undergo massive change
Labels on packaged food in India will soon inform you of the product's exact dietary component. Currently, they might mention vaguely (though not necessarily) details about calories, fat, sugar, carbohydrates and some other nutrients.
India issues advisory after three Zika cases in Gujarat
On May 26, India confirmed three cases of Zika in Ahmedabad, which were reported sometime during November'16-February'17.
Reports show terror outfits flourishing on Pakistan social media
Reports indicated that at least 41 out of the 64 terror outfits banned by the Pakistani government are extremely active on social media.
Hashim Amla- SA's key to winning ICC Champions Trophy?
Hashim Amla is one of the calmest and classiest batsmen of the current generation.
RBI to soon circulate new Re. 1 notes
The RBI has announced it will soon issue new one rupee notes. The current notes and coins in existence will also continue.
Aggressive Delhi: The capital needs to take a 'chill pill'
A recent Pew study ranked India the fourth-worst among 198 countries with regard to religious intolerance. That is just one facet of the increasing intolerance against opposing views.
Delhi- IAS trainee drowns while saving friend
Thirty-year-old trainee IAS officer Ashish Dahiya drowned in a swimming pool in South Delhi's Ber Sarai while trying to save a drowning friend.
Karnataka will soon get government-run meat shops
According to reports, the Karnataka government will soon have independent units which will sell low-cost and hygienic lamb and mutton across the state.
Snapdeal's future gets messier with unexpected funding, issuance of shares
Just when you thought the Snapdeal saga was at its very end, there is a new twist in the tale.
RCom is hurting and it's not only the debt burden
This could have been the premise of a Bollywood potboiler but it isn't.
Maria Sharapova's Wimbledon qualification matches to be broadcast
This season's Wimbledon qualifying tournament featuring former champion Maria Sharapova will be televised across Europe for the first time.
L-G directs civic body to make Delhi open-defecation free
On Monday, Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal directed the municipal corporations to work towards making Delhi open-defecation free.
Maharashtra Class XII: Mumbai fares the worst of 9 regions
Results of Class XII examinations of the Maharashtra Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board were declared on May 30.
Modi has "very good interaction" with Merkel during Germany visit
PM Narendra Modi tweeted that he had a "very good interaction" with German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Monday, May 29, near Berlin.
Government will no longer humor non-performers, work properly or leave
The little sparrow told the authorities that "babu" was not working properly and, therefore, he was sacked.
Reliance JioFiber to offer 100GB data for Rs. 500
Reliance Jio is reportedly considering the commercial launch of its broadband service JioFiber after Diwali this year.
Rela, popular gay dating app in China, blocked
The gay rights movement in Asia is a pretty mixed bucket right now. Just after Taiwan became the first Asian country to legalize same-sex marriage, Rela, a popular dating portal for gay women, has been blocked in China.
Centre considering representations on cow slaughter rules, no decision yet
The environment ministry is considering feedback on its new cow slaughter rules that were notified under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act.
Maharashtra- HSC results to be declared today
The results of the Class 12 Maharashtra state board exams are set to be declared by 1 pm today.
Personalized medicines: Silicon Valley doctor calls for optimized treatment
Dr. Molly Maloof isn't your everyday doctor but one that believes that one can only stay healthy by 'optimizing one's health'.
BJP minister Swati seen inaugurating a beer bar, stirs controversy
In fresh controversy for the BJP, images of MoS (Women and Family Welfare) Swati Singh have gone viral, where she is purportedly seen inaugurating a bar.
Patanjali products fail quality tests: RTI reply
An RTI query has revealed that Patanjali products have failed several quality assessment tests conducted by Haridwar's Ayurveda and Unani Office.
Ernesto Valverde named new Barcelona manager
FC Barcelona has confirmed Ernesto Valverde as their new coach after Luis Enrique's departure.
CBI to probe UPA's aviation ministry decisions, files 3 FIRs
The CBI has registered a preliminary inquiry into the merger of Air India and Indian Airlines saying the merger resulted in heavy losses to Indian taxpayers.
Bangladesh evacuating 10 lakh people as Cyclone Mora makes landfall
Bangladeshi authorities have attempted to evacuate nearly 10 lakh people in preparation for the powerful Cyclone Mora.
NDMC launches app, website for complaints against parking mafias
On Monday, the North Delhi Municipal Corporation (NDMC) launched an Android app and a website on which Delhiites can register complaints regarding parking mafias and their violations at parking sites.
Dhola-Sadiya bridge: China warns India to be cautious, exercise restraint
Reacting to the inauguration of the Dhola-Sadiya bridge, linking Assam to Arunachal Pradesh, China has issued a sharp warning to India to "be cautious and exercise restraint on building infrastructure in Arunachal Pradesh".
China's cashless economy is a valuable lesson for India
The NDA government is pushing for a cashless economy and we may achieve it eventually in the future but right now, the focus is on how one of the biggest economies, China, has gone cashless, its benefits and disadvantages.
Kerala: First state to train visually challenged teachers in ICT
Kerala government's IT@School project will now train 500 visually challenged teachers across the state in ICT to facilitate high-tech programs in the schools.
ICAI to check if banks misreport bad loans
According to reports, Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has requested information pertaining to the bad-loan estimates provided by certain lenders and the central bank, from Reserve Bank of India.
Who are the women accused of killing Kim Jong-nam?
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's half-brother Kim Jong-nam was murdered at the departure lounge of Malaysia's Kuala Lumpur International Airport.
Petition against UK school for banning strappy, sleeveless tops
A UK school has been accused of "sexualizing young girls" after it decided to ban shoulder-baring or sleeveless tops.
India's first digital bank for sanitary napkins
On World Menstruation Hygiene Day on May 28, Mumbai's Bharati Lavekar launched India's first digital bank for sanitary pads.
HRD Minister Prakash Javadekar launches Anti-Ragging mobile app
In a move to curtail the menace of ragging, Union Human Resource Development Minister Prakash Javadekar launched an Anti-Ragging mobile app introduced by the University Grants Commission (UGC).
Bengaluru- Rs. 4.53cr property tax levied on 600sq.ft home
A resident staying in a 600 sq.ft house of Kaveri Nagar of Karisandra ward in South Bengaluru has been charged property tax of Rs. 4.53 crore.
Naxals slam Akshay Kumar, Saina Nehwal for helping martyrs' families
Akshay Kumar and Saina Nehwal, celebrated actor and sportsperson, have been slammed by Naxalites for extending monetary assistance to the families of CRPF jawans killed in the Sukma attack.
DU cut-offs to remain unaffected by CBSE results
The marginal reduction in the number of students scoring 90% is unlikely to affect Delhi University's cutoffs as the number of students scoring 95% and above has increased by 7%.
Woman gets triple talaq for switching off fan
In yet another case of triple talaq misuse, a former taxi driver reportedly divorced his wife when she turned off the fan in the room he was sleeping in.
7 interesting facts about French Open
The 116th edition of the French Open Tennis tournament kicked off at the Roland Garros Stadium in Paris yesterday. Novak Djokovic and Garbiñe Muguruza are the current defending champions in Singles category.
Like 911, Mumbai to get its own emergency line '112'
The Maharashtra government plans to set up a uniform number for all emergencies by the end of this year.
Modi embarks upon Europe visit, makes first stop in Germany
Having completed three years in power at home, PM Modi has embarked upon a four-nation Euro-trip, making his first stop in Germany. He will also visit Russia, Spain and France.
High alert in Pathankot after suspicious bag recovered
A high alert was sounded in Pathankot, the venue of the 2016 terrorist attack that left seven security personnel dead, after a suspicious bag was found in the area.
ICSE, ISC results out on May 29
The Council for Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) announced results of Class X and XII examinations at 3pm on May 29.
Delhi- Govt schools outperform privates ones in Class XII CBSE
In a heartening trend, CBSE Class XII students of government schools in Delhi have outperformed their counterparts in private schools for the second year in a row.
Europe should create its own destiny: Merkel after Trump's visit
Referring to her experiences on meeting with US President Trump last week, German Chancellor Angela Merkel urged European nations to take their fate into their own hands.
No bilateral series with Pakistan: Centre tells BCCI
Ahead of the meeting between PCB and BCCI, sports minister Vijay Goel said that the bi-lateral series with Pakistan is not possible given the current scenario.
Here's all about the new tech-savvy Hizbul chief
The Hizbul Mujahideen has appointed Riyaz Naikoo as the new chief of its Kashmir wing, after the army killed the former commander Sabzar Bhat in an encounter recently.
'Judy' Malware infects more than 36.5 million Android users
A new malware called "Judy" has made its way to the Google Play Store and has infected between 8.5-36.5 million users, says research firm Checkpoint.
Cyclone Mora to turn severe over Bay of Bengal
The Indian Meteorological Department has warned that cyclone Mora, that has formed over the Bay of Bengal, is likely to turn severe within the next 24 hours.
Franchises for the first season of "Ultimate Table Tennis" announced
Five of the six franchises for inaugural edition of "Ultimate Ping Pong", India's first professional table tennis league, have been confirmed.
With GSLV Mk III, India to begin manned space missions?
With the launch of the GSLV Mk III, ISRO's heaviest launch vehicle, India may soon enter the elite club of nations capable of manned-space missions.
Shoe thrown at Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya in Gujarat
Union Minister of State for Road Transport and Highways, Mansukh Mandaviya had a shoe hurled at him on Sunday at a public function in Vallabhipur town in Gujarat's Bhavnagar district.
Bahrain sheikh sued for $42.5m by a businessman
A distant-relative of the King of Bahrain, Sheikh Hamad is being sued by an Egyptian businessman Abdallah, who is claiming $42.5 million from him.
BSNL ups the ante, will now offer satellite phone services
Union Minister Manoj Sinha had earlier said that, although, BSNL may have stood for 'Bhai Sahab Nahi Lagega' in the wake of Digital India, it is now 'Behtar Seva Ki Nai Lagan.'
Rickshaw driver stands up for 'Swachh Bharat', beaten to death
On 27th May, an e-rickshaw driver named Ravinder was beaten to death for raising objections about some people urinating in public.
This week in technology, a wrap-up!
Here is a wrap-up of the week gone by, in technology space!
NavIC, India now has its very own GPS
In modern world, one is never lost; thanks to Global Positioning System (GPS), which lets you track location with the help of internet connectivity.
DNA storage for data, Microsoft is taking the leap
The problem at hand is "current storage technologies can no longer keep pace with exponentially growing amounts of data," therefore, the solution is "DNA data storage."
Google's AlphaGo, the AI which beat humans at Go, retires
After decimating the top players in the world's most complicated and demanding strategy game, Go, Google's AlphaGo, the AI designed to compete in Go, is retiring from competitive matches.
Government documents to be issued within 24 hours
The Union Ministry of Urban Development has proposed a set of reforms under the AMRUT scheme for augmenting urban infrastructure and facilities.
Growing US-Saudi friendship: Ayatollah calls Saudi Arabia a 'milked cow'
A latest report from Iran's semi-official news agency Fars has reported that its Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei termed Saudi Arabia, " a cow milked by the United States".
