Trial run complete, Bengaluru roads to have smart parking
With the intent of regularizing parking, BBMP will soon launch automated parking facility on central business district after its trial run was successfully completed.
Stripe: $9.2bn start-up built on seven lines of code
Despite the explosive growth of e-commerce across the world, the technology behind its finance structure is decades old.
Good ads are magic, but can they salvage bad products?
Today, when information moves from one corner of the world to another in seconds, effective marketing/advertising is key to ensure a successful product.
Fighting slavery in India with the help of satellites!
The origin of slavery, the practice of owning human beings, often as forced laborers, dates back to as early as 3500 BC.
This Chennai tea shop offers better perks than most employers!
The worrisome state of India's job sector has led to job loss fears among employees who are just holding on to their jobs; employee perks have started becoming a distant dream.
2017 World Athletics Championships: Bolt risks it all
Usain Bolt may be the 'fastest man on Earth', but will this 30-year-old make history for one last time at the 2017 World Athletics Championships?
A handy guide to the August 5 vice-presidential polls
The election to decide India's next vice president is set to be held tomorrow, two weeks after the presidential polls.
INS Kalvari boosts India's submarine fleet amid growing Chinese challenge
The Indian Navy is preparing to commission INS Kalvari, a diesel-electric submarine which is among the world's stealthiest, after several years of delay.
Five DU professors accused of leading protest at Ramjas college
Delhi police accused five DU professors of heading a group shouting slogans about ''azadi'' at Ramjas College, leading to violent clashes.
India to witness partial lunar eclipse this 7th August
As reported by PTI, India will be able to witness a partial lunar eclipse on the intervening night of August 7th and 8th which will be visible till the following morning.
Punjab: Contrary to RBI, SBI publicly shames loan defaulter farmers
About 1.5 months ago, Punjab announced loan waivers worth Rs. 24,000cr for its small and marginal farmers, but not much seems to have changed. They are as helpless as ever.
Haryana: Hockey star Jyoti Gupta found dead on railway tracks
Twenty-year-old national women's hockey player Jyoti Gupta, widely hailed as an emerging star, was found dead on railway tracks in Haryana's Rewari in the evening of August 2.
Jet goes the Air India way, restricts menu
Indian airlines are on a cost-cutting spree. After Air India eliminated non-vegetarian meals for domestic economy passengers, Jet Airways has taken a similar route.
Researcher who stopped WannaCry malware arrested by FBI
In May, British cyber-security researcher Marcus Hutchins rose to prominence for stalling the WannaCry cyber-attack which affected millions of computers nationwide.
JioPhone wants a tailored version of WhatsApp
According to reports, JioPhone, i.e. the 4G enabled feature phone launched by the Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Jio, will run a customized version of WhatsApp, the world's largest instant messaging service.
First time ever, BJP is largest party in Rajya Sabha
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) overtook the Congress on Thursday to become the largest party in the Rajya Sabha with 58 MPs.
Only 62.81% schools in India have electricity connections
According to the latest data available with the Centre, over 37% of schools in the county didn't have electricity connections till March.
To protest soaring vegetable prices, UP Congress launches 'tomato bank'
Frustrated over rising prices of vegetable? Worry not, for Congress' 'State bank of tomato' is here.
Major fire at Dubai's Torch Tower, world's 32nd tallest building
A huge blaze engulfed Dubai's Torch Tower in the UAE, one of the world's tallest buildings. This is the second major fire in the residential skyscraper in two years.
Facebook wages war on fake news by providing perspective
Facebook is one of the biggest social media platforms out there and it often unwittingly ends up hosting news that has no credibility or even an ounce of truth in them.
Robert Hardy, Harry Potter actor who played Cornelius Fudge dies
Robert Hardy, whom most of us know as the actor who played the stuck up Minister of Magic, Cornelius Fudge, has passed away at the age of 91.
Dilip Kumar's health deteriorates, actor put on ventilator
Legendary actor Dilip Kumar who had been admitted to Bandra's Lilavati Hospital on August 2 suffering dehydration and urinary infection, now remains critical.
Mumbai: Bollywood singer Yash Wadali booked for molestation
Police arrested singer Yash Wadali after a woman complained that Wadali caught hold of her by her shirt collar, pushed her and lashed out abuses at her.
US special counsel Mueller assembles grand jury over Russia probe
Justice Department Special Counsel Robert Mueller, who is investigating allegations of Russia's election interference, has reportedly assembled a grand jury.
Qatar okays law to give permanent residency to its expats
To counter boycott from the Saudi-led alliance, Qatar has now okayed a draft law that grants permanent residency cards to certain foreigners.
Pitting Virat Kohli against Joe Root, a statistical comparison
As per the new ICC Test Rankings England's captain Joe Root is placed at the second spot and Virat Kohli is ranked number 5.
Trump's movie career: Won the "Worst Supporting Actor" award
Did you know Donald Trump almost played the US President even before he ran for it? He was offered the role in the 2015 TV-film Sharknado 3.
Sushma lashes out at Rahul Gandhi over meeting Chinese Envoy
Speaking in the Rajya Sabha, External Affairs minister Sushma Swaraj slammed Rahul Gandhi for recently meeting with the Chinese ambassador amid the Doklam standoff.
Protesting TN farmers don't go hungry, thanks to gurudwara langar
Farmers from Tamil Nadu have been demanding a loan waiver and drought-relief package at Delhi's Jantar Mantar for over 100 days.
'India performs better than predicted, cuts down faster on coal'
While announcing his withdrawal from the Paris Agreement, President Trump loudly wondered why the US should stop its coal production, while India could double its production by 2020.
Underwear that prevents backpain!
Engineers from the US have designed a mechanized smart undergarment that may help reduce lower back pain.
Uber, Ola will not be allowed in Goa, says minister
In April, an NRI of Goan origin, Mahesh Sardesai, tired of Goa's taxi mafia, had started an e-petition directed towards chief minister Manohar Parrikar, to allow the entry of Ola and Uber in the state, which went viral.
Karnataka's two-wheeler Honda plant is largest in the world
Honda Motorcycle & Scooter established its fourth assembly-line in its Narasapura factory in Kolar district, Karnataka, making India the biggest production hub for Honda's two-wheeler operations.
Mumbai: Dahi handi injuries drop by 78% after imposing restrictions
Following restrictions on height of human pyramids and barring minors to participate in Dahi Handi festivals, petitioner Swati Patil told SC that human injuries during festival have significantly reduced since 2014.
Delhi witnesses sharp rise in teen pregnancy
A sharp increase in teenage pregnancies in Delhi has become a matter of grave concern. According to government's data, 3.10% of women who delivered babies in 2016 were 19-years-old or below. It was 2.75% last year.
Samsung launches dual-screen Leader 8 flip smartphone in China
Looks like South Korean electronics giant Samsung is trying to bring the flip phone era back.
The story of the mysterious 'hair thieves' of North India
It all began sometime around mid-June, when women in parts of Rajasthan started reporting incidents of their hair being chopped off.
The start-up funding game: In focus now, Matrix Partners India
When one is talking about Matrix Partners India, the entire article can be summed up with the Wi-Fi password of their office.
Haryana: Hindu students forced to convert to Islam, offer Namaz
Cases of forced conversions have become a common phenomenon these days; the recent case to join the brigade is this school in Haryana which is forcing its students to convert to Islam and offer Namaz.
Indian Railways kick-starts its 'ePaylater' scheme, Tatkal rumors quashed
Now you can book Tatkal tickets through IRCTC's website via "buy rail tickets now and pay later" scheme. Under this scheme, payment can be done within next 14 days of booking an e-ticket from the IRCTC website.
Patanjali's next stop? Disrupting branded apparel market in India
Come 2018, if things go right, we are going to see a major shopping spree for the 'swadeshi' line of clothes, for men, women, and children, that Baba Ramdev plans to launch.
The reign of Williams sisters in Tennis
Venus Williams and Serena Williams have dominated the world of tennis for more than a decade.
Russia says US sanctions law equivalent to 'trade war' declaration
Russian PM Dmitry Medvedev said the latest sanctions imposed by America on it are equivalent to a declaration of a "full-scale trade war" against Moscow.
CBFC can now shame women for their dressing style too!
The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has been embroiled in controversies over censor-cuts and certifications in recent times, especially after Pahlaj Nihalani was appointed its Director in 2015.
Ukrainian pilot lands damaged plane amid hailstorm, saves over 120
A Ukrainian pilot saved the lives of over 120 people when he safely landed an Airbus A320 whose nose got severely damaged in a hailstorm right after take-off.
SC proposes three-tier approach to privacy: Intimate, private and public
The SC, during its hearing on whether privacy is a fundamental right, has formulated a three-tier approach to the question by classifying privacy into intimate, private and public.
Does the Lucknow Congress headquarters belong to the Congress?
Whom does the UP Congress headquarters in Lucknow belong to? Apparently, not the Congress.
Maharashtra Housing Min Prakash Mehta caught in fresh corruption controversy
Congress and NCP accused Maharashtra Housing Minister Prakash Mehta of being involved in a shady land deal, and demanded his resignation in the state assembly.
Uttarakhand: Man caught sexually assaulting cow, communal tension escalates
The situation became tense in Uttarakhand's Pauri Garhwal district in Satpuli town after a man was arrested for sexually assaulting a calf.
#SikkimStandoff: India rejects China's claims of troop withdrawal at Doklam
Indian government sources have rejected China's claims of a decrease in the number of Indian troops engaged in the standoff at Doklam, near Sikkim.
NOTA to be available in Gujarat RS polls, rules SC
Despite opposition from BJP and Congress, the SC has ruled that the option of NOTA- None Of The Above- will be available in the Gujarat Rajya Sabha polls.
NASA now hiring someone to protect Earth from alien invasion!
Have you always wanted to be an apocalyptic hero? Do you have what it takes to be the protector of mankind during an alien invasion?
Venezuela: Maduro's suffers setback, e-voting firm disputes election turnout
Smartmatic, the firm that provided election technology to Venezuela, has dismissed the government's voter turnout claims in Sunday's controversial constituent assembly vote.
Cabinet scraps no-detention policy: Students can fail in Classes V,VIII
The Cabinet has scrapped the no-detention policy of schools which allowed automatic promotion of students till Class VIII, irrespective of performance in exams.
76% of Nitish's cabinet face criminal charges: Better than before?
Last week, Nitish Kumar was sworn in as the Bihar chief minister for the sixth time. With a new JD(U)-BJP government, comes a new cabinet.
Tech promises that never came true, much to our disappointment
When it comes to technology, I am a believer. However, there is a big difference in believing and being blind.
New launchpad at Sriharikota to boost ISRO's launch capacity
ISRO's launch capacity will soon receive a boost as the launchpad center at the Satish Dhawan Space Center in Sriharikota will get a second vehicle assembly building by the end of this year.
Trump backs restrictions on legal-immigration, what it means for India?
US President Donald Trump has now signed a new law which is likely to curb legal immigration and reduce the number of green cards issued in a year.
Cheer for India, it's a sports-packed August!
August is going to be an engaging month for Indian sports fans with lots of events around the corner.
J&K: Two armymen, two terrorists killed in separate encounters
Two armymen were killed in an encounter with terrorists in J&K's Shopian district this morning. The gunbattle is still underway.
Apple, Samsung may lose out to Huawei, Oppo and Xiaomi
If reports are to be believed, very soon Samsung and Apple will be losing their number one and two spots in the global smartphone market. They are holding onto their mantles as of second quarter of this year.
Trump gives up, signs Russia sanctions bill, mulls China sanctions
President Trump has signed the legislation imposing sanctions on Russia, Iran and North Korea for violating international norms.
Over 300 scam trading apps removed from Google, Apple stores
There are a lot less misleading financial apps in Google and Apple app-stores now, thanks to the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC).
Alabama prisoners stage dramatic escape with peanut butter
The world has seen some daring prison breaks, some ingenious ones, and some plain lucky. What happened at an Alabama prison was probably a combination of all three.
Global warming: Are we ignoring farmers in the Himalayas?
Climate change has been manifesting itself through many ways including changing weather patterns.
EPW row: Who's at fault? Paranjoy Guha Thakurta issues statement
The new-found tendency of corporate houses to threaten critical reporting claimed its first victim in recent times: Economic and Political Weekly editor Paranjoy Guha Thakurta resigned after being asked to remove an article on the Adani Group.
Know, how bad roads, traffic is eating into your expenses
Can you believe you spend at least one-and-a-half times more fuel per kilometer while you're traveling in and around Delhi?
