Not convinced with the idea of an arranged marriage? Well, Bollywood actors – Taapsee Pannu and Amit Sadh – have an alternative for you. Yes, you guessed it right. Here, we are talking about their upcoming film ‘Runningshaadi.Com’. Its trailer was recently released online and it is hilarious enough to make you go ROFL. Here, the duo can be seen helping all the runaway couples. Wait, that’s not it! They […]

Pinpricks India by lauding Hizb-ul-Mujahideen terrorist Burhan Wani as a “vibrant and charismatic leader.” Claiming that Kashmir was an “integral part” of Pakistan, Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Thursday needled India yet again by praising slain Hizb-ul-Mujahideen militant Burhan Wani as a “vibrant and charismatic leader.” Addressing the inaugural ceremony of a two-day international parliamentary seminar on Kashmir here, Mr. Sharif also praised the spirit and determination of the Kashmiri […]

Tony Atkinson, a professor of Economics at the University of Oxford whose work in income distribution influenced studies of poverty and inequality in India, died on January 1 at the age of 72. Sabina Alkire, director of Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative, told Hindustan Times on Thursday: “The relevance of his work for India cannot be overstated.” “As is so well known, his work led the fields of inequality, […]

In life, one of the major goals for many people is to be financially successful so they can live life without worrying how they’re going to pay their next bill. Financial independence isn’t created overnight. You’ll find, those who are financially successful, are those who have worked hard a majority of their lives to get to where they are now. If you’re tired of living pay cheque to pay cheque, […]

Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan is blessed with a heart of gold. The 51-year-old actor has time and again stepped forward to support social causes. This time, Mr Perfectionist can be seen advocating water conservation and the need for rainwater harvesting in the recently released video of Satyamev Jayate Water Cup anthem ‘Toofan Aala’. ‘Toofan Aala’ has been sung by Kiran Rao and Ajay Gogavale on the tunes of Ajay & […]

India plans to build the world’s tallest statue, twice the height of the Statue of Liberty, honoring a 17th-century Hindu warrior king. King Shivaji fought India’s Muslim Mughal empire in the 17th century and carved out a kingdom in the Maharashtra region near modern-day Mumbai. Some Hindus credit him with establishing the “ideal Hindu kingdom,” one that revived many ancient traditions. He is particularly popular among the Hindu nationalists dominating […]

As India pushes for digital transactions post note ban, there is an unlikely beneficiary from the country’s cashless journey: China. India has sent rovers to explore Moon and Mars, but surprisingly it has no company that can manufacture swiping machines on a large scale. As a result, the country imports 90 per cent of swiping machines used for cashless transactions at shops and business establishments in the country, and almost […]

Local police say nearly 80 per cent of all cyber crimes in the country have their roots in Jamtara An independent investigation by India Today revealed how a number of Jamtara’s young men were living from digital theft People fall into the traps driven largely by fears of non-compliance to government rules after the note ban Do you get calls asking for the password of your bank accounts, insurance, credit […]

A detoxifying drink used in traditional Indian medicine, golden milk owes its name to the bright yellow colour of turmeric. Mixed with warming spices like cinnamon, pepper and ginger, this sugar-free and antioxidant drink is a pleasant alternative to coffee, or Christmas season staples mulled wine and hot chocolate. Known for its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and anti-carcinogenic properties, turmeric activates the happiness hormone, serotonin. The ochre-coloured root is also a standard […]

Railway stations are fascinating places. It might be because they have withstood everything from wars to urban development. It might be because of their historic buildings that inspire writers to weave stories around them. It might also be due to the train journey itself, an exciting adventure to foreign lands or a return to familiar settings. Whatever it is, railway stations aren’t just transportation hubs; they are places that take […]