'Hyperloop Hotel' that allows people to travel in luxury rooms
Brandan Siebrecht, a graduate architecture student from the University of Las Vegas, Nevada, has come up with a futuristic concept of a multi-city modular hotel chain where hotels in different locations would be connected by Hyperloop systems.
Posters branding Kumar Vishwas 'traitor' surfaces at Delhi's AAP office
Controversies surrounding Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) refuse to settle and the latest is the posters touting Kumar Vishwas a traitor which have surfaced at the AAP's headquarters in Delhi.
Children in rich countries: One in five lives in poverty
One in five children lives in relative poverty even in rich countries.
Rs 2,000 crore gamble on India-Pak title Champions' clash
A lot will be at stake at tomorrow's ICC Champion's Trophy match between India and Pakistan.
Financial disclosures show Trump has liabilities worth $315 million
Donald Trump has voluntarily made financial disclosures to the US Office of Government Ethics offering the first glimpse into his business empire since becoming president.
Japanese start-up makes papers from stones, and not trees
Tablets made of stone were one of the earliest tools used for writing before invention of paper.
Parrikar: Good food to soldiers in conflict zones 'not possible'
In a controversial comment, ex-Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar asked Goa Police to work like jawans, who sometimes don't get food due to "occupational hazards".
Toilets on highways a fundamental right: Himachal Pradesh HC
The Himachal Pradesh HC ruled that public convenience facilities on highways are a fundamental right.
US Navy warship collides off Japan's coast, 7 sailors missing
At least seven US Navy personnel are missing after their ship, the destroyer USS Fitzgerald collided with merchant vessel ACX Crystal off the coast of Japan.
Reddit raising funds, company's valuation to be $1.7bn
Giving a major boost, venture capitalists are funding popular link-sharing website Reddit that will give the company a total valuation of $1.7 billion.
The new Kochi Metro: Breaking records along the way
To mark the inauguration of the Kochi Metro, PM Narendra Modi will enjoy a ride on it along with Union Minister Venkaiah Naidu, CM Pinarayi Vijayan and other dignitaries.
Six cops killed in terrorist ambush in J&K's Anantnag
Six policemen were killed when heavily-armed terrorists ambushed their vehicle in J&K's Anantnag district. Their faces were mutilated in heavy firing.
Trump partially rolls back Obama's reconciliation with Cuba
President Donald Trump unveiled the new US policy towards Cuba, partially rolling back his predecessor Barack Obama's "completely one-sided deal."
Bollywood will always make no-brainers because they feed the industry
Every time a typical Bollywood flick releases, social media pundits come up with posts like, "When will we get out of a masala flick and get some serious cinema in India" or "The plot doesn't make any sense."
US to soon decide on resettling Australia's Manus Island detainees
As the Australian government prepares to close down its detention centre in Manus Island, US is set to decide soon on whether they would take the detainees in, as per the terms of a previous agreement.
Work from home: Working practices adopted by a digital generation
Automattic, the firm behind WordPress.com, is selling its beautiful 15,000 square-feet San Francisco office as its employees have simply stopped coming to work.
Bengaluru: 5 held for issuing Aadhaar cards using fake documents
Yelahanka New Town police arrested five persons for issuing Aadhaar card to applicants using fake documents for Rs. 1000 to Rs. 5,000 a piece.
Hiring trends in India for 2017-2018
While the MyHiringClub.com and JobPortal.co.in Employment Trend Survey (MJETS) 2017 forecasted the creation of 8.75 lakh jobs in 2017 in the formal sector in the wake of the demonetization, the Employment Outlook Report by Teamlease has shown subdued drives for hiring in the first half of FY 2017-2018.
Amazon acquiring Whole Foods in a whopping $13.7bn all-cash deal
Tech giant Amazon is acquiring US supermarket chain Whole Foods Market in a $13.7 billion all cash deal - the biggest transaction ever for the e-commerce player.
Why 'Phullu' got an A-certificate?
Abhishek Saxena's 'Phullu' has been in the news for receiving an 'A' rating from the Central Board of Film Certification.
Why do the football clubs have unusual nicknames?
European football clubs are known all over the world by their peculiar nicknames.
IIT counselling makes a smooth start, 7 rounds to be conducted
23 IITs, 31 NITs, 23 IIITs and other government institutes started the joint seat allocation process with no technical glitches.
US Senate passes bill preventing Trump from removing Russia sanctions
The US Senate has voted 97-2 to pass legislation proposing new sanctions on Russia.
Smoke coming out of Delhi Metro's AC vent causes panic
Passengers of the Delhi metro's women coach were panic-struck after they saw smoke coming out of AC vent due to a short circuit in the blue line, bringing metro services to a halt.
Mumbai all set to witness BJP's 'Chanakya Neeti'
Amid the brouhaha surrounding the Presidential election, Mumbai is all set to welcome Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Amit Shah who is on a 3-day visit to the state.
Last month was the second hottest May on record
According to NASA's monthly analysis, last month was the second hottest May in 137 years of modern record-keeping of average global temperatures.
Aadhaar to be mandatory for new bank accounts
The Center has declared that Aadhaar card will be mandatory for opening new bank accounts and for transactions above Rs. 50,000.
Amazon secures patent to prevent online price comparison in stores
After recently launching its physical retail stores, Amazon has been granted a patent that will prevent consumers from using the in-store Wi-Fi to check product price listings online.
US, Qatar ink $12 billion deal on F-15 fighter jets
Against the backdrop of Qatar's isolation in the Middle East, US has inked a $12 billion deal for supply of 36 F-15 fighter jets to Qatar.
Population control- 146 lacking districts to have 'Mission Parivar Vikas'
Upping its fight against population explosion, the government has announced 'Mission Parivar Vikas' in 146 districts where the Total Fertility Rate (number of children born per woman) is more than three.
American student released by North Korea has severe brain injury
American college student Otto Warmbier, who was released by North Korea on June 13 after 17 months in detention, has received a severe brain injury.
CBI raids Delhi Deputy CM Manish Sisodia's residence
A CBI team reached Delhi Deputy CM Manish Sisodia's house at noon on June 16.
Central India might get delayed monsoon, or none at all
The IMD has termed this year's monsoon "peculiar". As the northeastern regions grapple with excessive rainfall and floods, the central regions might have below normal activity this time, or even miss it completely.
Human colonies on Mars possible: SpaceX CEO Elon Musk
In a recent study, SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has outlined his plan for building a self-sustaining city on Mars.
Time is ripe for India to venture into space business
The ISRO has achieved remarkable feats this year, first with launching 104 satellites in a single go in February and second with the launch of India's heaviest satellite GSLV Mark III.
Could 'Metro Man' E Sreedharan be India's next president?
In the lack of confirmation from the BJP, there have been several names doing the rounds as the possible presidential candidate of the NDA.
22-year-old gets 13kg of poop surgically removed; Shit gets serious!
If you haven't been considering constipation a real health hazard, think again!
US designates Karnataka-born ISIS leader a global terrorist
30-year-old Karnataka-born Mohammed Shafi Armar, ISIS's chief recruiter in the Indian subcontinent, has been named a 'Specially Designated Global Terrorist' by the US.
India vs Bangladesh game in numbers
India reached the finals of the 2017 ICC Champions Trophy after defeating Bangladesh by nine wickets. India will now face Pakistan in the finals on Sunday.
Rape victim sues Uber for obtaining her medical records
A woman, raped by an Uber driver in Delhi in December 2014, has sued the ride-hailing company for accessing her medical records.
Russia rejects Islamabad's claims of Putin's mediation in Indo-Pak ties
Russia has rejected reports quoting a senior Pakistani official that Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed his interest in mediating between India and Pakistan.
New York Times to allow comments, moderated via Google-backed AI
The Internet, in some cases, is more of incessant babbling than coherent speeches; which is why several news outlets deny "comments" on articles, fearing it would become a place that has more trolls than a proper debate.
And the 2017 children's 'word of the year' is… Trump!
Trump pretty much rules global headlines. But it appears the US president is now taking over playgrounds as well.
Intel to invest Rs. 1100crore towards R&D expansion in India
US based MNC and global chip manufacturer Intel Corporation has announced an investment of over Rs.1100 crore ($170 million) for its upcoming Research and Development (R&D) centre in Bangalore.
Xiaomi launches 'Reward Mi' program for Indian users
After opening its first 'Mi Home' in India last month, Chinese electronics giant Xiaomi announced 'Reward Mi' program in the country.
