Bengaluru among top five cities for B&B accommodations: Airbnb
Bengaluru has become one of the biggest markets when it comes to providing bed-and-breakfast accommodation. Bengaluru comes in top five destinations picked by Indians for Airbnb.
JD(U) suspends 21 Sharad Yadav loyalists for anti-party activities
The consequences of Bihar CM Nitish Kumar's decision to rejoin BJP-led NDA have started to trouble the Janata Dal (United) party.
Pakistan hoists largest national flag on 70th Independence Day
Pakistani Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa hoisted the country's largest flag in the history at midnight on Attari-Wagah Border near Lahore to mark the 70th Independence Day.
This day, that year: Sachin's Maiden Ton
It is on this day that the Master Blaster, a lithe 17-year old came down to the crease to face the mighty English at the hallowed Old Trafford.
Mumbai locals: Special police squads deployed to nab miscreants
In light of rising incidents of molestation on Mumbai local trains, government railway police (GRP) has pressed special teams into service to nab miscreants on the spot.
8,000 suggestions for PM Modi's Independence Day speech!
Ahead of Independence Day, the Centre opened the lines for the public to send suggestions for PM Narendra Modi's August 15 speech.
Jharkhand man receives electricity bill of Rs. 3,800 crore!
A man in Jharkhand got the shock of his life when he received an electricity bill of Rs. 3,800cr!
Alex Ljung and SoundCloud's search for the right tune
It is always a challenging thing to ask the founder and CEO to let go of his start-up. It's almost criminal in ethical terms. However, at the end of the day, the start-up is no longer only about him/her.
Pakistani PM urges the international community to resolve Kashmir issue
Speaking on the occasion of Pakistan's 70th Independence Day, newly chosen PM Shahid Khaqan Abbasi called on the international community to play a role in resolving the Kashmir dispute.
The Clash of the Titans: Kasparov vs Anand
The game of 64 squares is back in the spotlight, as its greatest champion returns to centre stage.
Rajasthan: A horrific 'witch-hunt', a khap and the irresponsible police
On August 2, Kanya Devi of Rajasthan's Ajmer was randomly branded a witch, made to eat human feces, had hot coal thrust in her eyes, stripped naked and paraded throughout her village. She died.
India win third test; whitewash Sri Lanka 3-0
Indian cricket team defeated Sri Lanka in the third test by an innings and 171 runs to win the series 3-0.
Nintendo faces patent infringement lawsuit over its Switch console controllers
According to its latest earnings report, Nintendo has sold 4.7 million units of Switch, since it was launched this year.
Sri Lanka to play cricket in Pakistan?
Sri Lankan cricket board chief Thilanga Sumathipala announced that the national team could tour Pakistan this year for a T20 series.
'Identify and deport': Centre ups ante against illegal immigrants
The Centre has stepped up against illegal immigration and asked states to identify and deport immigrants.
Panama Papers: India launches investigation into Amitabh Bachchan, others
India has finally started investigations on its citizens whose names emerged in the Panama Papers leak, including Amitabh Bachchan.
Man vs AI: Musk's bot crushes pro-gamer in DOTA 2
At games company Valve's annual 'Defense of the Ancients (DOTA) 2' tournament, an Artificial Intelligence (AI) bot just stunned the gaming community.
Indian Railways' passengers will get video entertainment via Wi-Fi soon
The Indian Railways' bid to up its non-fare revenue is going to be a boon for passengers.
Indian Army wants indigenous high-tech equipment for J&K terror ops
Faced with an intensifying militancy in Jammu and Kashmir, the Indian Army has unveiled a wish-list for indigenously-manufactured high-tech equipment.
Phone went missing? Find your lost Android phone easily
Ever had a mini panic attack because you couldn't find your phone? We all did. The smartest thing you can do to prevent your phone from going AWOL is to setup some nifty measures.
Delhi: Former Manipur minister's son falls from restaurant's terrace, dies
19-year-old Siddharth, son of Manipur's former minister M Okendru, succumbed to injuries after he fell off a restaurant's terrace in Hauz Khas Village on Saturday.
History's richest men: Gates is an average-Joe in Akbar's eyes
If someone asks who are the richest people in the world right now, the answer would be pretty easy. It's Bill Gates, Warren Buffet, and Jeff Bezos.
J&K: Yasin Itoo, Burhan Wani successor, killed in encounter
In a big boost for security forces, Yasin Itoo alias 'Ghaznavi', who was fulfilling slain terrorist Burhan Wani's role as Hizbul Mujahideen commander, was killed in an encounter in J&K's Shopian yesterday.
North Korea: Will Kim Jong-un press the nuclear launch button?
Most of us are not strangers to North Korea's nuclear missile antics. The hype around them usually heighten and fade almost as quickly.
Volkswagen's Indian MQB platform would mean significant investments
Come September, the Volkswagen AG board will decide on the proposal to launch its Modular Transverse Matrix (MQB) platform in India.
Will Priyanka Gandhi be Congress chief? Sonia reportedly in support
Speculations have been rife since long that Rahul Gandhi will head the Congress party sooner or later. But reports are emerging about another possible candidate.
Demonetization recap: The curious case of missing Rs. 500 notes
Demonetization is still fresh in our minds. After all, it was a big deal. In a single stroke, two major currency denominations, that were in use, became invalid and new notes were introduced.
Gorakhpur tragedy: DM's report, other allegations leave the government red-faced
The Gorakhpur tragedy has been a fiasco for the Yogi Adityanath government. Denial of responsibility, contradictory statements by BJP ministers and action against a doctor being hailed as a hero has all added up against it.
US can help India with military modernization: Admiral Tom Harris
India has a military nightmare to handle, with Pakistan pushing in on the Western front and China aggravating the Doklam standoff at the eastern front.
Gunmen open fire in Burkina Faso capital, kill 17
A terrorist attack in the centre of West African nation Burkina Faso's capital, Ouagadougou, has left 17 dead and eight wounded.
PSUs marching towards disinvestment, a pleasant sight for Indian economy
Public sector undertaking (PSUs) is a sensitive topic. There are two aspects of it - one from the perspective of why it was created in the first place and the other from what it has turned out to be.
Sports Science for athletes: In conversation with Rishabh Jaiswal
Careers of several athletes have been cut short due to injuries. What if there was a way to minimize chances of injuries and to ensure that athletes are in a condition to give their best performance? Sports Science promises just that.
Bollywood's 10-year journey: From larger-than-life success to struggling for business
After 'Ghajini' (2008) broke records by crossing the Rs. 100cr mark, a new standard had entered Bollywood: the '100-crore club'.
Indian team for ODI series against SL announced
The Indian team for the upcoming ODI series and one off T20 match against Sri Lanka was announced by the national selection committee of the BCCI.
How can you invest in virtual currencies in India?
Cryptocurrencies are a huge rage around the world and India is slowly waking up to its possibilities.
GST update: Non-AC area at AC restaurants under 18% slab
According to the GST norms, 12% is charged on every food bill in non-AC restaurants. Similarly, 18% is charged in AC restaurants and at those with a liquor license and 28% is charged in 5-star hotels.
Lalit Modi looking to make a MMA league
Exiled sports kingpin and IPL founder Lalit Modi is looking make a grand return to sports.
Russia: T-90 tanks fail, India crashes out of military exercise
The Indian Army was disqualified from a military competition after its Russian-origin T-90 Main Battle tank failed.
Singing national anthem un-Islamic, say UP clerics after Adityanath order
Muslim clerics have protested the UP government's notification on singing the national anthem in madrassas on I-Day.
SoundCloud survives, emerging voices in music will not be silenced
SoundCloud is not shutting down its shop, just yet.
Sahitya Akademi award winner's 2015 book on Adivasis banned
The Jharkhand government has banned the book 'The Adivasi Will Not Dance' by Sahitya Akademi award-winning author Hansda Sowvendra Shekhar.
Doklam standoff: Amid heightened tension, Indian insulted at Shanghai airport
Indian and Chinese citizens seem to be facing the effects of heightened bilateral tension amid the months-long India-China standoff at Doklam.
J&K: Two armymen, three terrorists killed in Shopian encounter
Two army personnel were killed and three injured in an encounter with terrorists in J&K's Shopian district.
Jharkhand retires 12 'dubious' judicial officers
The Indian judiciary is facing an acute shortage of judges; in January, an SC report said that district courts across the country were short of about 5,000 judicial officers.
Himachal: Two buses swept away in landslide, 50 feared dead
Over 50 people are feared dead as two buses were swept away in a landslide in Himachal Pradesh's Mandi district.
This Independence Day, terror threat is airborne
According to the MHA, terror outfits have newer modes of operation including small drones, Chinese lanterns and paragliding equipment.
Gorakhpur tragedy: Why are Adityanath and Modi silent?
Even as international media rues how 60 children died in Gorakhpur in a matter of days, many of them allegedly due to lack of oxygen supply, the Yogi Adityanath government continues to deny the allegations.
Venezuela crisis: Latin America condemns Trump's military response threat
Latin American trading bloc, Mercosur has condemned President Trump's remark threatening Venezuela with a military response.
Decoding "Khiladi" Akshay Kumar's success at the box office
Bollywood's very own Khiladi, Akshay Kumar, is one of the most dependable actors today.
CBI arrests Varun Industries co-promoter, India's first wilful defaulter
A co-promoter of Varun Industries, India's first wilful defaulter, that owes about Rs. 2,500cr, has been arrested.
Your phone bill just got cheaper, with TRAI's new move
Mobile calls and data packs have now become extremely affordable and if things go as planned, we will see another cut in tariff soon.
Ahmed Patel's win: When Congress oldies scored over newbies!
After repeated setbacks, the Congress Party seems to have gotten a new lease of life with Ahmed Patel's recent victory in the Rajya Sabha elections.
Vans to combat blood shortage in rural India
The Central government has recently released funds worth Rs. 20 crore to address the issue of shortage of blood in rural areas.
Nagaland: Rosemary Dzuvichu and her war on male-dominated politics
Politics remains a largely male-dominated field in India, despite efforts to encourage female representation at various levels.
Investing in stocks: Know your investment options
People's decision to invest in stock markets are largely affected by misconceptions about the stock market, a lack of adequate information, and a limited amount of funds.
