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Maha educator wins $1mn teacher prize; what he plans to do next is pure kindness

Ranjitsinh Disale, a teacher at the zilla parishad school in Solapur's Paritewadi, is winning hearts with his generous gesture after winning $1 million teacher prize from Unesco.

Dec 4, 2020

Model, her photographer jailed for sexy pyramid photoshoot; sparks outrage

Archeologists and activists are angered with the disrespectful photos wherein the fashion model, in an ancient Egyptian dress, is posing at the foot of the 4,700-year-old Step Pyramid of Djoser.

Dec 3, 2020

Chinese sugar in Indian honey: Dabur, Patanjali slam study, say plot to defame brands

It is a food fraud more sophisticated and damaging to our health than our 2003 and 2006 cola investigations; says CSE director Sunita Narain.

Dec 3, 2020

Vivo V20 Pro 5G quick review: Great looks, optics and more at solid price

If you're looking for a phone under Rs 30,000, Vivo's V20 Pro is one that shouldn't miss your consideration. It has looks, good cameras and more at a competitive price.

Dec 2, 2020

New frog species to be named after Bengaluru city; here's why

The researchers have named the new species of the frog after Bengaluru city to highlight the lacunae in the documentation of amphibians from non-forested areas and to restore their habitats like freshwater bodies in the city.

Nov 29, 2020

Bengaluru's Thubarahalli gets a new digital library after decade long wait | All you need to know

Four photos, Aadhar card and Rs 200 is all it takes to get lifetime membership at this newly opened digital library opened at Bengaluru's Mahadevpura area. Scroll down to know more.

Nov 28, 2020

Tap water catches fire in northeast China; here's what happened [Video]

As seen in the viral video, a person opened a tap, and placed a lighter near the running water, and it ultimately turned into a minor blaze in the basin.

Nov 28, 2020

DiaperDon trend irks Donald Trump, demands action on Twitter; memes galore

Donald Trump is furious over the latest trend on Twitter about DiaperDon, which is mocking the US President. Here's how he reacted.

Nov 27, 2020

It's a woman's call; Farah Khan pens powerful open letter on being IVF mom

Om Shanti Om director Farah Khan writes an open letter to all women about becoming an IVF mother at 43. Let's understand what is In Vitro Fertilization process and how it is done.

Nov 24, 2020

Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan releases the AYUSH ministry's Covid treatment protocol

IMA compares Ayurvedic drugs to placebo; AYUSH cries foul, serves legal notice

Vaidya Prashant Tiwari, a practitioner of Ayurvedic Medicine, has served a legal notice upon the Indian Medical Association (IMA) for its allegedly defamatory remarks against AYUSH remedies for the management COVID-19.

Nov 22, 2020

Salman Khan's staff tests COVID positive; Bigg Boss host under quarantine [Details]

Salman Khan isolates himself for 14 days after his personal driver & two staffers test COVID 19 positive. His staff members are admitted to Bombay Hospital. Will the actor shoot for BB-14 weekend ka Vaar episodes. Scroll down to read more.

Nov 19, 2020

iPhone 12 is a worthy successor to 2020's best seller; should you buy [REVIEW]

With the launch of four new iPhones, the iPhone 12 - despite the missing Pro moniker, manages to grab the spotlight. Here's our full review.

Nov 14, 2020

Jharkhand coal mines e-auction subject to SC's final orders [details of dates and more]

There are a total 38 coal mines listed for e-auction, out of which nine are located in Jharkhand. The e-auction was scheduled from November 2-9.

Nov 7, 2020

Looted crores in flood relief's name; Telangana Congress accuses TRS leaders

The Congress leader alleged that the leaders of the ruling Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) "looted" crores of rupees meant for the flood victims, distributing it among its cadres in view of the ensuing elections to Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC).