Narayana Murthy has a solution for lay-offs: Senior executive salary-cuts
Infosys co-founder NR Narayana Murthy said that if senior executives in companies took salary cuts, large-scale job losses could be avoided.
Girls in education vs women at work: Why the difference?
India is currently celebrating results' season. One trend that has repeated itself is girls outperforming boys under various boards, including CBSE, ICSE, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Maharashtra and more.
World Bank lauds PM Modi's demonetization move, in latest report
The World Bank's latest India Development Update included an assessment of PM Modi's demonetization move.
Navy chief says 4 companies have expressed interest for jets
Indian Navy chief Admiral Sunil Lanba said four defense companies have expressed interest in providing it 57 multi-role combat fighter jets for its aircraft carrier.
Uber posts $708m loss in first quarter, finance chief quits
Uber's continued saga of misfortunes turns one more page as the firm's head of finance, Gautam Gupta, leaves Uber to join an unnamed start-up.
Pakistan asks India about its missing ex-army official
For the first time, Pakistan has officially raised with India the issue of its former officer Lt Col Mohammed Habib Zahir, who reportedly went missing from Nepal on April 6.
Bidi workers unmask true nature of its industry
The bidi lobby had said that since it employs more than 68,958 people, if they are subjected to a higher tax bracket, workers will lose their jobs.
SBI to charge more for ATM, online, cash transactions
The State Bank of India (SBI) has revised service charges on ATM withdrawals for customers using its SBI Mobile Buddy mobile app, effective from June 1.
PM Modi in Russia: Agreement on Kudankulam to be finalized
Completing fruitful visits to Germany and Spain, PM Modi is currently undertaking a visit to Russia, as a part of the third leg of his four-nation trip.
Microsoft co-founder launches world's largest airplane
Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen has completed work on the world's largest airplane, the Stratolaunch. The beast emerged out of its California hangar for the first time on May 31.
MakeMyTrip trolled for co-founder's tweet on beef
MakeMyTrip has come under attack after a co-founder protested the Centre's laws on cattle slaughter.
Homemakers generated Rs. 54,000cr in sales via social media platforms
Whenever we think about e-commerce, it's usually enterprises like Flipkart, Amazon and how they are changing the consumption pattern in India.
Google Doodle celebrates ICC Champions Trophy
With the 2017 ICC Champions Trophy commencing today, Google Doodle has taken the opportunity to celebrate the tournament by creating a special game for all the cricket lovers.
Amitabh Bachchan to promote cow shelters, fisheries
With the intention of encouraging youngsters to boost dairy industry as an enterprise, Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan and RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat are going to promote cow shelters, fisheries as well as vaccination of pets.
Two students kill themselves after Bihar Class XII results
At least two girls, who appeared for Class XII exams under the Bihar School Examination Board, killed themselves after results were declared.
Who is in line to become Indian Team's next coach?
The deadline for Board of Control for Cricket in India's (BCCI) advertisement to apply for the post of Indian cricket team coach closed yesterday.
Would AMD's Ryzen 9 be the most powerful CPU?
Chipmaker AMD unveiled its new 16-core Ryzen 9 series 1998X CPU which will take on Intel's 18-core Skylake-X Core i9, which was released a day earlier.
Noida- Trainee engineer shot dead in parking lot
An unidentified man shot dead a 23-year-old woman employee of Lava International Limited at Shatabdi Rail Vihar in Noida Sector 62.
Should have saved for dowry instead: Father of dead IITian
Parents of 28-year-old Manjula Devak, a research scholar who seemingly hung herself on the fan in her flat, regret sending her to IIT.
Navy to court martial officer for molesting a minor
A naval officer is going to be court-martialled for allegedly molesting a colleague's seven-year-old daughter.
City of stars? Homelessness soars 23% in Los Angeles
There's been a 23% increase in the number of homeless people in the wider Los Angeles (LA) County area over the past year, according to a report by the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA).
Puffin Browser: World's fastest browser
There are a lot of browsers you can choose from when you need to browse the Internet from your smart devices, most leave a lot to be desired.
India loses the fastest-growing economy tag to China
India's economic growth slowed for the fourth consecutive quarter in the three months that ended in March, losing out the fastest-growing economy tag to China.
Law ministry clears appointment of 14 judges to Bombay HC
The Law Ministry recently notified the appointment of 14 additional judges to the Bombay High Court, after President Pranab Mukherjee gave his assent.
Security forces kill 2 terrorists in Kashmir's Sopore
Security forces have killed two terrorists in a brief encounter in the town of Sopore in north Kashmir's Baramulla district at around 3:30am.
Only Bus resumes services in Sukma region after 12 years
People residing in India's Maoist heartland are plagued by connectivity issues.
'Ghee' not pure anymore in UP govt canteens
Pure desi ghee, considered an ayurvedic medicine, served to everyone including the Lords in ceremonies is not pure anymore in UP, especially in the illegal units of Baghpat, Badaut, Bulandshahr and Mathura.
Does our brain have a "GPS" neuron?
In a breakthrough, scientists have now identified a neuron in our brain, which might play a significant role in our ability to navigate through our environments.
How is a Re 1 note different from other currencies?
After a hiatus of 22 years, Re 1 note will resurface in a brand new avatar.
RBI wants to introduce bank account number portability
Mobile number portability has surely made our lives easier. But can the same apply to bank account numbers?
Soon, Dial 100 for appointment with Bengaluru police officers
Residents of Bengaluru will soon be able to dial 100 for setting up appointments with police officers at local police stations for verification or filing of non-emergency complaints.
Amazon's $1,000 share price is a signal of changing times
If someone had walked into Amazon's first day of trading in May 1997 and spent $100 on Amazon, that person would have been richer by $50,000 now.
India's position after the warm up matches
India have won both of the warm up matches in the 2017 ICC Champions Trophy, one against New Zealand and another one against Bangladesh.
High Court: I-T dept. can seize unexplained money from bank-accounts
The Delhi High Court has ruled that the income-tax department has power to seize unexplained money lying in the bank-account of a person, even if he isn't under investigation.
Your future self to you: Thank you for not smoking!
"Smoking is bad" is universal knowledge. Cigarettes have nicotine, and the brain has 'nicotinic' receptors, which is why it is so easy to get addicted to cigarettes.
Manchester United, the most valuable football club: KPMG
According to the KPMG report, Manchester United have been named as the most valuable European football club.
Gautam Gambhir moves Delhi HC against restaurant using his name
Cricketer Gautam Gambhir on Tuesday approached the Delhi High Court against a restaurant chain using his name in the tagline.
SRK escapes near-fatal accident on Aanand Rai's sets!
One week after Shah Rukh Khan started shooting for Aanand L Rai's next, reports are abuzz about a near-fatal accident on the sets.
Healthier Maggi noodles - Nestle India launches iron fortified noodles
Nestle India is revamping its Maggi Masala Noodles by cutting the salt content and adding iron to launch a new fortified variant of the ready-to-cook noodles.
Europe visit: PM Modi makes second stop in Spain
After a successful visit to Germany, PM Modi landed in Spain, hoping for strengthened engagement with the nation.
RTI Query: 1 of 3 BMC's school children is malnourished
An RTI reply revealed that despite the introduction of midday meals in schools over 2 decades ago, 1 out of every 3 school kids studying in a municipal school is malnourished.
What have been the technological innovations in cricket?
Over the years, the world of cricket has seen some awesome technological innovations.
#FunnyTake: India's loss due to cattle ban can be solved
Indian economy is going to take a big hit with the ban on the trade of cattle for slaughter; as reports say, India exported around Rs. 26,000cr worth buffalo meat and Rs. 35,000cr worth leather and leather products last year.
Rome- Intoxicated driver mows down five pedestrians
A driver in Rome knocked down five pedestrians, seriously injuring two. All have been hospitalized.
Nine arrested in Rampur molestation incident, five absconding
Police have till now arrested nine people in the Rampur molestation case, where 14 youths are seen molesting two women in broad daylight.
Bihar- Class XII pass percentage drops 32% after major embarrassment
A year after a major results scam embarrassed the Bihar School Examination Board, a mere one-third of 12.4 lakh students who appeared for their Class XII exams passed this time.
As fighting continues, Yemen faces 'total collapse', UN warns
The UN has warned that Yemen is facing "total social, economic and institutional collapse."
Communal tension grips Bhopal over clashes
Police have been deployed in large numbers across Bhopal, after members of the Muslim and Hindu communities indulged in stone pelting.
India's education-tech space to be Rs. 12,669cr industry by 2021
Education in India is a subject of stark contrasts.
Rubin's 'Essential' is essentially what we nerds were waiting for
Android is immensely popular, reportedly it powers 2 billion devices worldwide, therefore, there shouldn't be any doubt that when the mastermind behind Android itself comes out with a smartphone it'll be nothing less than "Essential."
LeEco: Slow and steady wins races, not the reckless
LeEco, the Chinese phonemaker, in 2016 had a clear goal in front of itself- disrupt the US market.
China to implement controversial cyber security law from June
Come June, China's walls are going to get a little bit higher as Cyber Security Law (CSL) which aims to protect consumers from data siphoning by online service providers, comes into effect.
Zakir Musa's caliphate calls divide Hizbul Mujahideen
Intelligence sources revealed that ousted Hizbul Mujahideen commander Zakir Musa's call for establishing an Islamic caliphate in Kashmir and to kill Kashmiri separatist leaders has created fractures within the organization's ranks.
Was 2001 Parliament attack planned to help Laden escape?
A new book claims that the 2001 Indian Parliament attack was orchestrated by Pakistani ISI-sponsored terror outfits to trigger an Indo-Pak military standoff.
