Almost all of us have been to Goa, multiple times. While the general modes of transport are often preferred due to their easy availability, you might want to consider this for a once-in-a-lifetime experience. For those looking for new thrills in familiar destinations, this cruise ship is the answer! Expect a premium travel experience, and a lot more, once you board! The first domestic cruise vessel service, Angriya, started from […]

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar alleged on Saturday that banks did not implement demonetisation in a proper manner, and said people could not receive benefits to the desired extent owing to it. Addressing a quarterly review meeting of state-level bankers’ committee in Patna, Kumar also made an indirect reference to the PNB fraud, stating that big defaulters were able to obtain huge loans and escape from the country, while the […]

On Saturday, the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led BJP government in the Centre completed four years in power. During the four years, Modi led the government through several key decisions on foreign policy. India’s foreign policy was pushed through multiple personal visits by the prime minister to countries around the world, from Pakistan and Bhutan to the United States and Israel. “Under Modi, India redefined its approach to maintaining relationships with […]

One of the most vibrant and beautiful-looking fruits found in nature, strawberry is not only immensely delicious, but also loaded with various health benefiting properties. Its plump red appearance makes it appetising and the black dots on it add to its nutritional value. According to the book ‘Healing Foods’ by DK Publishing, strawberries have heart-healthy properties, benefit digestive system, and are the only fruit to have seeds – a source […]

Sensitive issues are rarely addressed in our films and that makes Kunal Kapoor’s new film, Noblemen, quite rare. Less than a minute long, the teaser uses a rehashed version of the classic number from Guru Dutt’s Pyaasa – Yeh Duniya Agar Mil Bhi Jaye To Kya Hai – penned by Sahir Ludhianvi.The song adds to the tragic tone of the trailer. Produced by Yoodlee Films, Nobleman is directed by Vandana […]

At least 15 people were injured following in a blast that took place in an Indian restaurant in Mississauga city in Canada. The mishap occurred in Bombay Bhel located in Hurontario Street and Eglinton Avenue East at around 10.30 pm on Thursday. Three of those hurt have suffered “critical blast injuries” and were taken to a trauma centre in the neighbouring city of Toronto. A Peel Regional Paramedic Services spokesperson […]

US President Donald Trump on Thursday issued a posthumous pardon to boxer Jack Johnson, the first African-American heavyweight champion who was jailed a century ago after having a relationship with a white woman. “I believe Jack Johnson is a worthy person to receive a pardon, to correct a wrong in our history,” Trump said. In a case that came to symbolize racial injustice, Johnson was arrested in 1912 with Lucille […]

Smartphones have taken over our lives. Why are we checking Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, then Facebook again when we just wanted to check the weather? Turns out, smartphone addiction is by design. Think of the constant stream of notifications, color schemes in apps and all the “likes,” followers and in-game trophies. Our phones and apps are designed to give us short-term, feel-good rewards, so we’ll use them longer — at the […]

It is that time of the year when students from across the country keep refreshing their web browsers to check for their broad exam results. The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is expected to release the results of Class X and Class XII in the last week of May. And while there are many ways for the students to check their results online, all of them require internet connectivity. […]

What are the most worrisome aspects of climate change for India? Can they be solved?  Environment crusader Sunita Narain believes it is possible.  A must read excerpt from her latest book, Conflicts Of Interest. Hollywood superstar Leonardo DiCaprio visited us for a sit-down interview on climate change for his film Before The Flood. We took him to Nuh in the Mewat district of Haryana. We wanted Leonardo to see the impact of unseasonal […]