Srivats Venkat Lakshman

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Hyderabad school bans non-vegetarian food items; garlic, onion to meet the same fate

The order drew the ire of parents who approached a local child rights group to bring the issue to light.

Jul 31, 2018

Dual-sim iPhones? iOS 12 beta hints at possible new feature

The new code in the developer beta 5 of iOS 12 is a clear indication that Apple is bringing dual-sim support to its 2018 iPhone.

Jul 31, 2018

Swiggy's new loyalty programme to offer free deliveries

The food ordering app has launched a new subscription service, available in one-month and three-month durations, that will offer several benefits such as free delivery and discounts on orders.

Jul 31, 2018

S-400 Triumf air defence system transporter erector launcher

US upgrades India's trade status, move to provide boost for Indian military

The US has upgraded India's trading status to STA-1, allowing for high-tech defence and non-defence equipment to be sold more easily without the need for licenses.

Jul 31, 2018

Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) Council in St. Petersburg, Russia

Government employees to get leave travel concession for travel to Central Asia

A proposal was finalised providing employees LTC to the Central Asian nations of Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan to boost India's presence in the area.

Jul 29, 2018

David, a homeless web developer in Silicon Valley

Homeless and jobless, Silicon Valley man hands out CV's

A web developer, who was left homeless after he lost his job, has taken Twitter by storm when he was caught handing out resumes instead of asking for money.

Jul 29, 2018

Tiger Day 2018: India's national animal has never been in graver danger

Imran Siddiqui, a vocal tiger conservationist, has said that development is destroying the national animal of India. Read his exclusive interview with International Business Times, India.

Jul 29, 2018

Screenshot of the UP police manhandling two female protestors

UP Police brutality: Female students assaulted for showing black flags to Amit Shah

Two female students were assaulted and one was beaten with a lathi for blocking the convoy of Amit Shah and waving a black flag at the BJP president. They were members of Samajwadi Party's student wing

Jul 28, 2018

This viral photograph of a couple kissing in rain got a Bangladeshi photographer beaten, fired

Photojournalist Jibon Ahmed was assaulted and fired from his job for sharing a photo of a couple kissing in the rain on his Facebook and Instagram pages.

Jul 28, 2018

Ola driver battles for his rights after being targeted by scammers

Rajeev KV, an Ola driver from Kochi, was forced to return empty-handed from Belgaum after a group of scammers were caught for not paying their hotel fees. He had to file a police case to get Ola to pay attention to his ordeal.

Jul 28, 2018

PepsiCo doesn't find Kurkure plastic jokes funny; moves Delhi HC

The Delhi HC on Friday ordered social media platforms to to take down all posts that allege Kurkure has plastic after Pepsi filed a civil case alleging the posts adversely effected the brand's reputation.

Jul 27, 2018

A rear view of the Nehru memorial museum and library in New Delhi

Is BJP trying to wipe out Congress' legacy with new museum at Teen Murti complex?

The Nehru Memorial Museum and Library has accepted the centre's proposal for a new museum at Teen Murti. The Congress has hit back, calling it a plot to wipe out the Congress' legacy.

Jul 27, 2018

Domino's takes a slice of GST cuts, deprives customers of benefit

Anti-profiteering authorities are currently investigating the pizza chain for failing to reduce prices of its products and not passing on the cut in GST rates to the consumers.

Jul 27, 2018

Food apps ahead of e-commerce giants in paying delivery staff

Swiggy and Zomato have doubled the salaries of delivery executives and they now pay more than e-commerce giants like BigBasket and Flipkart.

Jul 27, 2018

New Zealand world's first to announce paid leave for domestic violence victims

The NZ parliament has passed a new bill allowing domestic violence victims 10 days of paid leave and other benefits, without needed to prove their circumstances.

Jul 27, 2018

US prepares for new school year with bulletproof backpacks amid fears of mass shooting

The sale of ballistic panels and bulletproof backpacks has seen a sharp spike ahead of the new school year. Since the panels are as light as a magazine and can fit inside most backpacks, they have made the list of must-haves for most parents shopping lists.

Jul 26, 2018

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Articles by Srivats Venkat Lakshman

Hyderabad school bans non-vegetarian food items; garlic, onion to meet the same fate

Dual-sim iPhones? iOS 12 beta hints at possible new feature

Swiggy's new loyalty programme to offer free deliveries

US upgrades India's trade status, move to provide boost for Indian military

Government employees to get leave travel concession for travel to Central Asia

Homeless and jobless, Silicon Valley man hands out CV's

Tiger Day 2018: India's national animal has never been in graver danger

UP Police brutality: Female students assaulted for showing black flags to Amit Shah

This viral photograph of a couple kissing in rain got a Bangladeshi photographer beaten, fired

Ola driver battles for his rights after being targeted by scammers

PepsiCo doesn't find Kurkure plastic jokes funny; moves Delhi HC

Is BJP trying to wipe out Congress' legacy with new museum at Teen Murti complex?

Domino's takes a slice of GST cuts, deprives customers of benefit

Food apps ahead of e-commerce giants in paying delivery staff

New Zealand world's first to announce paid leave for domestic violence victims

US prepares for new school year with bulletproof backpacks amid fears of mass shooting

BJP rubbishes rumours of replacing CM Fadnavis over quota stir

Cash-on-Delivery deals may be illegal: RBI

Surendra Singh's latest idea to protect Hindutva

Jio eyes foothold in entertainment industry

Ranveer Singh touches Sanjay Leela Bhansali's feet; Sara Ali Khan, Aditi Rao Hydari radiate in ethnic outfits at reception

Omar lambasts "arrogant" Congress after BJP's historic victory; Mehbooba reacts [details]

BJP leads in 53 seats, crosses majority mark in Chhattisgarh

Ranbir Kapoor's fans burst crackers inside theatres during Animal screening; fans say 'low budget Salman Khan' fans'