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Delhi most unsafe for women? Here is what the foreigners think about the city

A recent opinion poll by Thomson Reuters Foundation, based on the perceptions of 548 experts, termed India as the most dangerous country for women. The report claimed India to be unsafe for women more than endemic violence against women in Syria and Iraq and conservative, discriminatory laws of Saudi Arabia.

Jun 29, 2018

Buzz Aldrin embroiled in public feud with kids over 'misuse of finances'

The 88-year-old former astronaut is suing his children and longtime manager over misuse of his finances and slander. The two children, Andrew and Janice say they're merely trying to protect his businesses.

Jun 28, 2018

Who is Amul Thapar? Indian-American in Donald Trump's list of nominees for US Supreme Court judge

Amul Thapar, 49, is a circuit judge of the US Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. At the time of his appointment, he was the second only Indian-American judge in the US Court of Appeals after Sri Srinivasan.

Jun 28, 2018

Boeing is working on a hypersonic jet more than twice as fast as the Concorde

The aircraft, if it gets built in the next 20 to 30 years, will carry people at speeds of over Mach 5, says Boeing.

Jun 28, 2018

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BTS boys take Ice Bucket Challenge, say 'happy to join in on a great cause' [Photo]

Sean tagged BTS in an Instagram video to take up the challenge within 24 hours. The boy band accepted the challenge and later on Twitter posted a certificate of donation they made for the charity.

Jun 27, 2018

Who is Vikram Vij? Star chef was paid Rs 12 lakh during Trudeau's 'botched' India visit

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was on the receiving end of criticism by the opposition party at home after he paid $17,044 USD (around Rs 12 Lakh) to star chef Vikram Vij to prepare a meal for his meeting in New Delhi.

Jun 27, 2018

Women's safety in India worse than war-torn countries of Syria, Afghanistan: Global poll

India has been ranked ahead of Saudi Arabia, Afghanistan and even Syria when it comes to safety threats and sexual violence faced by women. The country has seen over fifty cases of rape reported in the first six months of 2018 alone.

Jun 27, 2018

FDA approves cannabis-based medicine for sale

FDA approves first cannabis-based epilepsy medicine for sale

A medication that treats two rare and devastating forms of epilepsy which contains cannabis has been approved for sale in the US.

Jun 26, 2018

India boosts grant to Global Environment Facility to tackle environmental issues

Increasing its contribution by $3 million, India will now provide $15 million over the next four years to provide grants for environmental projects to the international partnership, as announced at the recent GEF Council meeting.

Jun 26, 2018

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Policybazaar enters unicorn club with SoftBank-led $200 million funding

It became the second Indian startup in as many weeks after Swiggy, a food delivery tech startup to join the Unicorn club.

Jun 26, 2018

Wipro's Rishad Premji gets a salary hike of 250% for FY18

It is interesting to note that the hike comes at a time when Wipro has sacked a large number employees in last fiscal year. The IT major has also been dealing with growth issues after the bankruptcy of two clients.

Jun 25, 2018

"What's the problem if a widow gets remarried?" says Vice President Venkaiah Naidu

Speaking at an NGO on the occasion of International Widows Day, Naidu said they should be treated equally.

Jun 24, 2018

NIA probe in Sasikumar murder case reveals connection to PFI and Zakir Naik

The National Investigation Agency has filed an explosive charge-sheet against two members of the Islamic organisation Popular Front of India, after PFI propaganda material was recovered from the houses of the four accused in the murder of Hindu Munnani spokesperson C Sasikumar in September 2016.

Jun 22, 2018

US government sued over policy barring permanent residents from serving in the military

The Trump administration's law has been challenged after two permanent residents enlisted, but are yet to begin their service. Lawyers argue that they should be given the same status as nationals since they have passed all background checks.

Jun 22, 2018

Who was Koko the Gorilla? Ape who learnt sign language, loved cats and met Robin Williams is no more

The Gorilla Foundation – built around Koko and her fame for the betterment of the species – announced her death on Thursday, June 21.

Jun 22, 2018

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Search Results for: Azim Premji foundation

Delhi most unsafe for women? Here is what the foreigners think about the city

Buzz Aldrin embroiled in public feud with kids over 'misuse of finances'

Who is Amul Thapar? Indian-American in Donald Trump's list of nominees for US Supreme Court judge

Boeing is working on a hypersonic jet more than twice as fast as the Concorde

BTS boys take Ice Bucket Challenge, say 'happy to join in on a great cause' [Photo]

Who is Vikram Vij? Star chef was paid Rs 12 lakh during Trudeau's 'botched' India visit

Women's safety in India worse than war-torn countries of Syria, Afghanistan: Global poll

FDA approves first cannabis-based epilepsy medicine for sale

India boosts grant to Global Environment Facility to tackle environmental issues

Policybazaar enters unicorn club with SoftBank-led $200 million funding

Wipro's Rishad Premji gets a salary hike of 250% for FY18

"What's the problem if a widow gets remarried?" says Vice President Venkaiah Naidu

NIA probe in Sasikumar murder case reveals connection to PFI and Zakir Naik

US government sued over policy barring permanent residents from serving in the military

Who was Koko the Gorilla? Ape who learnt sign language, loved cats and met Robin Williams is no more

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

Deepika Padukone is a sight to behold in velvet gown; attends Academy Museum Gala with Selena Gomez, Dua Lip [see pics]