US to delay withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan
After months of discussion with Afghan President, Ashraf Ghani, the Afghan Chief Executive Officer, Abdullah Abdullah, and US military commanders, Barack Obama has decided to delay the withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan.
Zaheer announces retirement from international cricket
Probably known as India's best left-arm medium-pacer, 37-year old Zaheer Khan, known as Zak among his followers, announced his retirement from international cricket after constant injuries and drop in his form.
SC refuses beef ban plea hearing in Jammu
A plea was filed before the Supreme court to direct Jammu and Kashmir HC to hear petitions- one against beef ban and other in support of the ban at Jammu instead of Srinagar.
Marlon James wins Man Booker Prize
Author Marlon James became the first Jamaican to win the Man Booker Prize 2015 for his 686-page book 'A Brief History of Seven killings' based on a fictional history of the attempted murder of Bob Marley in 1976.
Online retailers form an e-pharmacy space
While the chemists shut their stores protesting against "illegal" online sale of medicines, the private companies in the e-pharmacy space have come together to create an association.
VHP puts posters asking non-Hindus to skip Garba
The Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) commenced planting banners at the gates of select garba venues across Gujarat ahead of the Navratri festival, demanding non-Hindus to not engage in the Garba programmes.
Flipkart's rocketing sales on Day 1
Flipkart said it sold 10 lakh products in the first 10 hours of its five-day Big Billion sale.
