The Bombay high court (HC) on Tuesday granted bail to businessman, Vikas Sachdev (41), who was convicted to a three-year jail term by a Special Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (Pocso) court in January for molesting a Bollywood actor on board a domestic flight. The actor was a minor […]
UN rights chief to move SC over CAA, irks India
In an unprecedented move, the UN human rights chief has said she intends to intervene in India’s Supreme Court on the contentious Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA), prompting New Delhi to assert on Tuesday that no foreign party has such a right in matters related to the country’s sovereignty. The UN […]
Coronavirus update: Search for infected individuals, virus footprint stepped up
At least 46 people in the Delhi-NCR region – and about 100 others across the country – have been quarantined, isolated or put under watch for the coronavirus disease (Covid-19), officials said on Tuesday as they launched a massive contact-tracing operation for new infections and ordered reinforcing of health care […]
Airlines facing serious demand slump, warns IATA
Airline industry lobby group the International Air Transport Association (IATA) on Tuesday warned that the coronavirus crisis has dealt a severe blow to air traffic and that carriers are facing a serious decline in demand. The coronavirus threat comes amid an economic slowdown in India which has already affected the […]
Laughing in the face of depression
“We do this because it’s the only thing that makes us feel alive” — comedian Daniel Fernandes’ words hit hard during his special, titled Shadows. Ironically, the jokes told on his hour-long set are made up of suicide, death and funeral jokes. “If you want your friends to prevent you […]
All-new Mahindra XUV500 launch details officially revealed
Apart from the next-gen Thar, the new-generation XUV500 is clearly one of the most awaited models from Mahindra. While the former may just be a few weeks away, most likely in April, from its official debut, the latter may not be launched anytime soon, as officially confirmed by Dr. Pawan […]
Fashionable and fighting for sustainability: India’s Anita Dongre
With stores in India and New York, multiple clothing brands and a global celebrity following, fashion designerAnita Dongre is a feminist powerhouse in a male-dominated industry. But her true ambition is to create an environmentally sustainable company, she says. “Sometimes I wish I could just give up design and focus on sustainability full-time,” the […]
Vodafone global CEO seeks meeting with telecom minister
NEW DELHI: Vodafone Plc global chief executive officer Nick Read plans to come to India on 6 March and has requested a meeting with telecom minister Ravi Shankar Prasad, a person aware of the matter said requesting anonymity. “The meeting has not been confirmed by the government yet,” the person […]
Baby brains may be specialised to see faces within days of birth
The brain of a baby as young as six days old may be hardwired for specialised tasks like seeing faces and places, according to a study which may lead to new markers for the early diagnosis of developmental disorders like autism. The study, published in the journal PNAS, provided one of […]
BMW Concept i4 photos leaked online before official unveiling
A few hours from being officially revealed, what should happen at the Geneva Motor Show, now canceled due to the coronavirus, here are the first official images of the new BMW Concept i4, which anticipates how the Bavarian manufacturer intends to measure forces in segment D, which at the moment […]
Deepika Padukone cancels Paris Fashion Week trip due to coronavirus scare
Actor Deepika Padukone has called off her plans to attend the ongoing Paris Fashion Week owing to the global coronavirus outbreak. The actress was invited by luxury fashion house Louis Vuitton to attend their show at the Paris Fashion Week, which is due to run till March 3. The actress had to cancel her […]
CBSE launches exam centre locator app for Class 10, 12 students
Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has been doing its bit for the convenience of the students who are appearing for Class 10 and 12 board exams. In a new initiative, the board has launched ‘CBSE Centre Locator App’ so that students can easily locate their examination centres. The app, […]
How to connect Spotify to Google Maps for your commute
Google Maps completed its 15th anniversary last month with a new logo and new features. Google also actively rolls out new features and improvements for Maps on a regular basis. One feature that users may not be aware of is music playback on Google Maps. You can control your music […]
UP Police gets 49,568 new constables
Uttar Pradesh has got 49,568 new constables who will now help in improving the law and order situation. The Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment and Promotion Board (UPPRPB) has released the final merit list of candidates who have been selected for the post of constable with Uttar Pradesh Civil Police and […]
Coronavirus: Oracle postpones OpenWorld Asia in Singapore
Cloud major Oracle on Tuesday announced it is postponing the flagship OpenWorld Asia, currently scheduled for April 2020 in Singapore, owing to the new coronavirus (COVID-19) concerns. “In the light of the ‘COVID-19’ outbreak and the recent pronouncement of a public health emergency by the World Health Organisation, we are […]