men Government must use situation to attract more students to state-run schools, say experts By timesofindia.indiatimes.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 04:06:00 IST The decline in the number of admissions at government schools has often been a source of considerable chagrin among officials in the education department. Full Article
men What China, US, India Did Not Tell You On Coronavirus: This Honest Government Ad is Going Viral By www.news18.com Published On :: Mon, 4 May 2020 01:42:10 +0530 The video talks about the developed counties struggling to flatten the curve, bizarre statements by world leaders, lack of basics like facemasks and shifting the blame on the minorities for the spread of the virus. Full Article
men Delhi Government Imposing 70% 'Coronavirus Tax' on Liquor has Inspired 100% of the Memes By www.news18.com Published On :: Tue, 5 May 2020 10:56:08 +0530 The decision which has been both criticized and lauded by experts on the revenue and whether this is the best way to handle the long queues outside shops, the news has also inspired memes. Full Article
men Anger in Middle East, Marriage in India: 'Red Dot Experiment' Shows How Meanings Vary Across Cultures By www.news18.com Published On :: Tue, 5 May 2020 10:51:51 +0530 In South East Asia, the instant responses tended to marriage and love while the delayed responses included communism, China etc. Full Article
men Dear Ram Gopal Varma, Women Drink and Domestic Violence is Real. They Are Not Connected By www.news18.com Published On :: Tue, 5 May 2020 04:15:24 +0530 As an artist who often exploits voyeuristic themes and women's sexuality to sell his movies, RGV should know better that to boil down women's safety to a photo of eight women standing in line to buy their own booze. Full Article
men 23-Year-Old Student Experiments How Many Licks It Takes to Finish a Lollipop By www.news18.com Published On :: Tue, 5 May 2020 09:34:53 +0530 In order to complete the experiment, the student spent around two hours in licking a strawberry Chupa Chups lollipop so as to just be left with a stick. Full Article
men This Bizarre Studio Apartment in Australia Comes with a Toilet within Kitchen Space By www.news18.com Published On :: Wed, 6 May 2020 07:52:46 +0530 The washroom, which comes with a toilet and shower, is within the kitchen, with just a glass partition between the two areas. Full Article
men Women are Turning to VR to Prepare for Real Life Situations of Sexual Harassment By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 08:15:25 +0530 While Singapore is regarded as one of the world's safest cities with little violent crime, cases of molestation increased more than 15 percent to 1,632 between 2010 and 2019. Full Article
men Boy's Locker Room 2.0: 'Open Secret' of a Google Drive Full of Women's Nudes in Kolkata College By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 01:19:39 +0530 A 'Bois locker room' row in the capital city finally broke the silence of women in Kolkata who claimed that their photographs were shared with their classmates. Full Article
men Over Sized Clothing and a Fan Moment: Brian Lara Trolls Suresh Raina With Throwback Picture By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 04:47:52 +0530 Raina also went on to have a successful international career. He played an integral role in India's win at the 2011 World Cup. Full Article
men WTO Members Eliminate Duties on Over 84% of Medical Products for 2020 under Various Agreements By www.news18.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 10:05:51 +0530 India is a member of the WTO since 1995. There are a total of 164 members of this organisation, which deals with global trade-related issues. Full Article
men Partial Relief for Vodafone Idea as SC Asks Income Tax Department to Refund Rs 733 Crore By www.news18.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 05:15:45 +0530 Vodafone Idea, formerly known as Vodafone Mobile Services Ltd, had however sought Rs 4,759.07 crore in tax refund from for AYs - 2014-15, 2015-16, 2016-17 and 2017-18. Full Article
men Government Looking into Possibility of Building Smart Cities along Delhi-Mumbai Expressway: Nitin Gadkari By www.news18.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 08:18:11 +0530 The Rs 1 lakh crore flagship Delhi-Mumbai Expressway project is scheduled to be completed within three years and and expected to cut down the travel time between Delhi and Mumbai to just 12 hours. Full Article
men Asian Stocks Set to Track US Gains as Virus Treatment Hopes Lift Confidence By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 07:41:17 +0530 A top US health official said Gilead Sciences Inc's antiviral drug remdesivir is likely to become the standard of care for Covid-19 after early results from a clinical trial showed it helped certain patients recover more quickly. Full Article
men Infra Funding Requirement Pegged at Rs 111 Lakh Crore During 2020-25: Finance Ministry By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 05:03:58 +0530 The final report of the task force on NIP for 2019-2025 suggested steps like deepening bond markets, setting up of development financial institutions and land monetisation to meet the funding needs, Full Article
men Infrastructure Development Critical for Achieving $5 Trillion Economy by 2025: Report By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 06:36:23 +0530 The report further said that the supply additions through infrastructure development boost short-term as well as the potential rate of GDP growth. Full Article
men NIP Task Force Calls for Boosting Private Investment in Highways at Rs 20.33 Lakh Crore by 2025 By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 07:00:15 +0530 The ministry constructed 10,855 km of national highways against the targeted 16,420 km in fiscal 2019, with an average daily construction rate of about 30 km. Full Article
men EPFO Allows Firms to File PF Returns Without Simultaneous Payment of Dues By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 11:55:23 +0530 The PF returns have details about employees' and employers' contributions towards the social security scheme run by the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO). Full Article
men Days After Facebook Deal, Jio Platforms Gets Rs 5,655.75 Crore Investment from Silver Lake By www.news18.com Published On :: Mon, 4 May 2020 10:13:29 +0530 The deal comes less than two weeks after Facebook spent $5.7 billion to buy a 9.99 percent stake in Jio. The Facebook-Jio deal was the social media network’s biggest since its $22 billion buyout of WhatsApp in 2014. Full Article
men Saudi Arabia Says Investment Plans in India 'On Track' Even as Aramco's Net Profit Falls 21% By www.news18.com Published On :: Mon, 4 May 2020 10:45:57 +0530 On being asked about the effect of the decline in Aramco’s profits on its plans to invest in India, Saudi Arabia's Ambassador to India reiterated that investment plans were on track. Full Article
men US Retailer J. Crew Files for Bankruptcy: Statement By www.news18.com Published On :: Mon, 4 May 2020 05:25:11 +0530 The brand, whose clothes have been worn by former first lady Michelle Obama, said online sales operations, which account for more than half its revenues, will continue as normal. Full Article
men Commerce Ministry Recommends Continuation of Anti-dumping Duty on Chinese Chemical By www.news18.com Published On :: Tue, 5 May 2020 02:22:25 +0530 Imposition of anti-dumping duty is permissible under the World Trade Organization (WTO) regime. India and China are members of this Geneva-based organisation, which deals with global trade norms. Full Article
men Parliament Has Competence to Make Laws Regarding Recovery of Loans for Cooperative Banks: SC By www.news18.com Published On :: Tue, 5 May 2020 09:31:18 +0530 The SC said cooperative banks cannot carry on any activity without compliance of the provisions of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 and any other legislation applicable to such banks relatable to 'Banking'. Full Article
men India to Send Investment Pitches to More Than 1,000 American Companies to Relocate From China: Report By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 10:16:32 +0530 India is prioritizing medical equipment suppliers, food processing units, textiles, leather and auto part makers among more than 550 products covered in the discussions. Full Article
men Yes Bank Creates Stressed Asset Management Vertical to Resolve NPA Accounts By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 06:13:25 +0530 Yes Bank's board had to be superseded by the RBI and the government earlier this year after alleged mismanagement under its founder CEO Rana Kapoor. Full Article
men Government Should Now Let the Economy Function Post-lockdown: Kaushik Basu By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 10:35:22 +0530 The global market is fearing that India would slide into a 'controlled economy', which would be very damaging, Basu added. Full Article
men Cognizant Q1 Net Falls 16.7% to $367 Million; Sees Challenging Demand Environment in 2020 By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 09:53:11 +0530 Cognizant follows January-December as financial year. Its net profit was at USD 441 million in the March 2019 quarter. Full Article
men CBDT Defers Requirement of Registration of Charitable, Religious Trusts by 4 Months Till October 1 By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 11:36:47 +0530 Earlier, such registrations/approvals were granted without any specific expiry period unless specifically withdrawn by concerned tax authority. Full Article
men Taylor Fritz, Addison Rae Win Glitchy Mario Tennis Charity Tournament By www.news18.com Published On :: Mon, 4 May 2020 02:17:45 +0530 Taylor Fritz and Addison Rae beat Kei Nishikori and DJ Steve Aoki in the final of the Mario tennis charity tournament. Full Article
men Online Blitz Chess Tournament Raises Rs 4 Lakh for Kerala CM Relief Fund By www.news18.com Published On :: Mon, 4 May 2020 03:34:03 +0530 The Checkmate Covid-19 Blitz Open, organised to raise funds for Kerala's fight against Covid-19, was won by Grandmaster SL Narayanan. Full Article
men Coronavirus Forces Cancellation of Japan Sumo Tournament By www.news18.com Published On :: Mon, 4 May 2020 05:44:41 +0530 The next sumo 'basho' or tournament had been scheduled to begin on May 24, after organisers delayed the event by two weeks over the pandemic. Full Article
men Stage Set for Online Nations Cup Chess Tournament; Viswanathan Anand to Lead 5th Seeded India By www.news18.com Published On :: Mon, 4 May 2020 07:17:12 +0530 India will be represented by Viswanathan Anand, Vidit Gujrathi, P. Hari Krishna and Koneru Humpy at the online Nations Cup. Full Article
men World Archery Puts All Its 13 Staff on 'Temporary Partial Unemployment' By www.news18.com Published On :: Tue, 5 May 2020 11:35:44 +0530 World Archery executive board had suspended all its events till August 31, resulting in a huge losses to the federation. Full Article
men Athletes Harassed in Spain While Practicing Amid Confinement By www.news18.com Published On :: Tue, 5 May 2020 10:27:43 +0530 Athletes always must go out carrying the proper documentation showing that they are allowed to be out, otherwise they can be subjected to fines. Full Article
men Tokyo Olympics Postponement Doesn't Bother Saurabh Chaudhary, Always Training to be at His Best: Amit Sheoran By www.news18.com Published On :: Wed, 6 May 2020 04:31:18 +0530 Saurabh Chaudhary's coach Amit Sheoran said for his ward it doesn't matter if the Tokyo Olympics are held tomorrow, after a year or even after 10 years Full Article
men French Open Organisers To Refund All Tickets After Coronavirus Forces Postponement By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 07:13:16 +0530 French Tennis Federation announced that all ticket holders for the French Open will be refunded. Full Article
men How I Represent Women On Screen Is Important For Me, Says Bhumi Pednekar By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 10:15:35 +0530 Bhumi Pednekar says she wants people to realize how equality is yet to be achieved in society through cinema. The actress was glad to have landed representing roles for women in movies like Dum Laga Ke Haisha, and Saand Ki Aankh. Full Article
men Sara Ali Khan's Pic with Brother Ibrahim is a Perfect Flashback Friday Moment By www.news18.com Published On :: Fri, 8 May 2020 12:25:12 +0530 In the snap, one can see Sara Ali Khan dressed in an ethnic violet and indigo outfit while Ibrahim Ali Khan is donning a yellow kurta with white pyjamas. Full Article
men Second gaur moving towards its natural habitat: Forest department officials By timesofindia.indiatimes.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 04:00:00 IST The second gaur, that had taken refuge in a puddle on the banks of Phalguni river near Kulur bridge last evening, moved from there in the early hours on Thursday. Full Article
men Consider Dakshina Kannada, Udupi as contiguous unit for inter-district movement, urges Kanara Chamber of Commerce and Industry By timesofindia.indiatimes.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 04:31:10 IST Full Article
men Udupi gearing up to receive up to 20,000 people on government cue By timesofindia.indiatimes.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 13:13:02 IST Full Article
men OnePlus 7 vs Xiaomi Redmi K20: Can Xiaomi Trump OnePlus in Mid-Range Segment By www.news18.com Published On :: Wed, 10 Jul 2019 02:36:19 +0530 The new Redmi K20 seems to have all the muscles to flex over the OnePlus 7. Full Article
men Showsha Recommends: Thriller Movies On OTT | Showsha By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 2 Apr 2020 04:55:45 +0530 While we are all quarantined at home with ample time in our hands, here's a list of 'Must Watch Thriller Films on OTT' Check the list right here... #Showsha Full Article
men HCARD, a Robot Built by Indian Scientists, to Offer Contactless Treatment in Hospitals By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 12:00:23 +0530 Alongside the HCARD robot, CSIR's labs have been further contributing with contactless hospital waste management systems, sanitisation services and more. Full Article
men Google Launches Coronavirus Task Force, Removes 2.7 Billion 'Bad Advertisements' By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 06:29:59 +0530 Google also blocked and removed coronavirus-related marketing pitches in recent months for policy violations including price-gouging and misleading claims. Full Article
men 5G Spectrum Price Suggested by Department of Telecom Too High: Finance Ministry Task Force By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 10:40:03 +0530 A finance ministry task force acknowledged stress in the telecom sector and said the SC judgement mandating companies to pay around Rs 1.35 lakh crore. Full Article
men Silver Lake Investment in Reliance Jio Platforms: Everything To Know About The Investment Firm By www.news18.com Published On :: Mon, 4 May 2020 09:52:28 +0530 Silver Lake was launched in 1999 with the focus on investment in technology companies. You may probably not know this, but it was in May 2011 that Silver Lake led Skype’s owners to conclude a deal that saw tech giant Microsoft buy the now-incredibly-popular video calling app for $8.5 billion. Full Article
men Reliance Jio Platforms, With Facebook & Silver Lake Investments, is Leading India’s Digital Shift By www.news18.com Published On :: Mon, 4 May 2020 10:04:38 +0530 The fact is, Jio has been able to make its mark so far by reaching out to pretty much every strata of the society, and not just those who would potentially return higher revenues per user. The Jio mobile data pricing is the biggest example, which has completely changed the way the telecom industry operates. Full Article
men Reliance Jio Platforms And The Investment by Silver Lake: What This Means For You By www.news18.com Published On :: Mon, 4 May 2020 10:28:34 +0530 Jio’s vision is to enable a Digital India for 1.3 billion people and businesses throughout India, especially small merchants, micro-businesses and farmers. Full Article
men Is Facebook Free Basics Back? No, Improved Discover Starts by Killing Net Neutrality Arguments By www.news18.com Published On :: Thu, 7 May 2020 11:11:39 +0530 But how is it different from the controversial Free Basics, which faced opposition particularly in India? The single biggest change is that it allows access to every website available. Full Article