Raefal Nadal and Andreas Seppi got themselves etched in history as they became the first tennis players to have played under closed roof at Arthur Ashe Stadium on Wednesday. To avoid any delay in matches due to rains, the US Tennis Association (USTA) has spent $150 million on the retractable roof at[Read More…]
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5 mistakes Indian students make while choosing a University abroad
More than ever before, Indians are going abroad for higher studies. To take just one indicator, while the number of international students taking the GRE exam grew 11% in 2014-15, that rate for Indians was 20%. Incomes are rising, and so are young people’s aspirations. And with so many students[Read More…]
Telecom war on: Ambani announces Reliance Jio services
The much awaited Reliance Jio is here to offer you some unbelievable plans. Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani on Thursday formally announced the start of Reliance Jio services across India. Ambani announced free voice calling within the country, zero roaming charges and cheaper data tariffs for Jio customers. Shares of[Read More…]
‘Modern gurukul’ Watch this Chhattisgarh teacher receive a massage from his students!
Bringing the practice of ‘gurukul’ era, where students lived with family of the teacher and performed their ‘seva’ and ‘gurudakshina’ by doing household chores, this teacher from Chhattisgarh has travelled back in time to revive the dying practice. If you don’t believe us, you can check this video where a[Read More…]
Government may relax some Surrogacy bill provisions
After much opposition, Centre is likely to make changes in the surrogacy bill passed by the cabinet. According to a CNN-News18 report, “top sources” said that the key changes included the widening of options for a surrogate parent and the probable removal of the clause which states that couples who[Read More…]
Brazilian President Dilma Rouseff removed from office by the senate
Brazil’s first female president, Dilma Rouseff, has been removed from office after 61 senates out of 81 voted in favour of her dismissal. Rouseff, a former Marxist Guerilla, has been found guilty of breaking fiscal rules to hide a growing deficit. She is succeeded by former vice-president Michel Temer, who has[Read More…]
Teary-eyed Schweinsteiger bids adieu to splendid Germany career
Bastian Schweinsteiger played his final match for Germany on Wednesday, captaining his side one last time in a friendly against Finland. Schweinsteiger couldn’t hold back the tears as he was introduced to the crowd, presented with flowers and a framed photograph, all while a lengthy highlight video spanning his incredible[Read More…]
Cabinet clears new norms to reform construction sector
Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Wednesday said that the Union Cabinet has approved fresh norms for the construction sector. Jaitley said that the government has been trying over the last year to improve upon the functioning of the sector. According to the new norms wherever there are disputes pending between public[Read More…]
Pay and stay in prison for a day!
For all those looking for adventure or some cheap thrill in life, Telangana is the perfect destination. Because the newest initiative called ‘Feel the jail’ will literally make you FEEL the jail! If your childhood is also marked with movies like ‘Sholay’ and ‘Kaala Patthar’ (like mine) and if you[Read More…]
Goa may ban ‘Sunburn’, ‘VH1 Supersonic’ in peak tourist season
In what could be a major blow to Electronic Dance Music (EDM) lovers, Goa government is mulling not to permit the crowd-pulling dance music festivals in the state between December 15 and January 15 which is the peak tourist season, said Goa’s Tourism Minister Dilip Parulekar. “We are seriously thinking[Read More…]
Yogeshwar says no to London silver, wants Kudukhov’s family to keep it
Indian wrestler Yogeshwar Dutt is not keen to collect the upgraded silver medal from 2012 London Olympics on humanitarian grounds given that the original second place finisher’s positive dope test came after his death. “Besik Kudukhov shandaar pehelwaan the (Besik Kudukhov was a magnificent wrestler). Unke mirtyu ke baad dope[Read More…]
Singur setback for Tata Motors after Supreme Court judgement
The Supreme Court on Wednesday quashed the agreement between West Bengal government and Tata Motors, that led to 1,000 acres of farm land in Bengal’s Singur being allotted to Tata Nano factory. Calling it “bad in law,” the court turned over the earlier verdict given by Calcutta High Court which[Read More…]
Delhi rains mess: Have you come here in boats? Kerry asks IITians
Heavy showers and waterlogging brought Delhi and other parts of the national capital region to a standstill on Wednesday morning. United States Secretary of State John Kerry, who is in the capital, was among the thousands who were affected by the Delhi showers. His proposed visit to three religious sites[Read More…]
Rape convicts in Maharashtra will not be granted parole anymore
Sending out a stern message, Maharashtra government on Wednesday announced that rape and murder convicts, dacoits and kidnappers will no longer be granted ‘regular’ parole. Jail manuals will be updated with new rules. People who are convicted of serious offences like child trafficking will also be denied parole. The Maharashtra[Read More…]
Alex Hales leads record-breaking England to Pakistan ODI series win
Alex Hales’s stunning 171 provided the platform for England to post the highest ever one-day international total of 444 for three as they beat Pakistan by 169 runs at Trent Bridge on Tuesday. Victory in this clash gave England an unbeatable 3-0 lead in the five-match series after Pakistan were[Read More…]
Heavy rains play havoc in Delhi, halts traffic; flights delayed
Delhi woke up to heavy rains on Wednesday and within hours severe water-logging and traffic jams were reported from various areas of Delhi, Gurugram and Noida. Several flights too were delayed due to bad weather and people took to social media to tweet about weather conditions and traffic jams at[Read More…]
John Kerry cancels his visit to Delhi shrines due to heavy rains
US Secretary of State John Kerry, who was scheduled to visit shrines in Delhi today, had to cancel his trip due to heavy rains in Delhi. Kerry courted controversy on Monday when he let out his plans to visit a gurdwara, temple and mosque—giving a gentle reminder to Modi ‘regime’[Read More…]
Showering currency notes on bar girls against their dignity: Supreme Court
The apex court of India has supported the Maharashtra government’s law banning showering of currency notes on girls in dance bars. However, the SC has questioned the state government for allegedly putting unnecessary conditions on bar owners like installation of CCTV cameras inside and ban on liquor during performances, which[Read More…]
Jung panel to probe AAP files, Kejriwal alleges “witch hunting”
Najeeb Jung, Delhi’s Lieutenant Governor (LG) has escalated the tiff between the Centre and Delhi’s AAP government by setting up a three-member committee to look into all 400 files obtained from various departments. These contain decisions taken by the AAP government without LG’s prior sanction. The committee consists of three[Read More…]
PM Modi launches irrigation scheme in Gujarat
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday launched an irrigation scheme Saurashtra Narmada Avtaran Irrigation (SAUNI) Yojna, in his home state Gujarat. SAUNI Yojna, is a project initiated by him in 2012 as the Chief Minister of Gujarat. SAUNI project aims at diverting the floodwater from Sardar Sarovar Dam to several[Read More…]
Surgeons to conduct first human head transplant
Taking a leaf out of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, two surgeons are going to perform the first human head transplant, a news that is creating ripples in the medical science world and Gothic literature circles. Since 1960’s when the first human heart transplant took place, medical science has grown further opening[Read More…]
Chikungunya cases on a rise in capital, jump to 423
A report released by the municipal corporations on Monday confirmed a “whooping rise” in the number of chikungunya cases, with over 423 cases being recorded till now. The report further says that between August 20 and August 27, 412 cases of chikungunya were recorded in the city, taking the tally[Read More…]
Wayne Rooney confirms international retirement after 2018 World Cup
Wayne Rooney has announced the 2018 World Cup will be his final tournament with England after he was kept on as captain by new boss Sam Allardyce. Rooney, 30, has led his country since August 2014 and is England’s record goalscorer having registered 53 in 115 appearances. However, after taking[Read More…]
Paying the price: Ban on Pune couple for faking Mount Everest climb
Months after a Pune-based couple made ‘fake’ claims of successfully scaling Mount Everest, Nepal government imposed a 10-year ban on them. Dinesh and Tarakeshwari Rathod, both police constables, said they reached the top of the world’s highest mountain on May 23. But fellow climbers cast doubt on their claim, saying[Read More…]
Paying the price: Ban on Pune couple for faking Mount Everest climb
Months after a Pune-based couple made ‘fake’ claims of successfully scaling Mount Everest, Nepal government imposed a 10-year ban on them. Dinesh and Tarakeshwari Rathod, both police constables, said they reached the top of the world’s highest mountain on May 23. But fellow climbers cast doubt on their claim, saying[Read More…]