English Out. Government Gives In on Civil Services Exam (CSAT-II)
IndiaVision – English marks in CSAT-II will not be included for gradation or merit and 2011 candidates may get a second chance to appear for the test next year, the government announced in the Lok Sabha on Monday seeking to defuse the UPSC row that has seen the aspirants on the... read more »
Union Budget 2014-15 : Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley Full text of spe...
Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Thursday presented his maiden budget. Here is the text of the full speech. Click here for the full text of speech of Union Finance Minister Arun... read more »
“Bombay Velvet” made Anushka Sharma pile on 35 kilos !
New Delhi – Much has been written about the interesting and unusual casting of Anurag Kashyap`s `Bombay Velvet`. The film still has some months ahead of its release but the buzz around it refuses to die. According to reports, actress Anushka Sharma, who will be seen playing a jazz singer in... read more »
Budget 2014: Achche din aane wale hain, but terms and conditions apply
This disclaimer is required because there are many Indians who feel the achche din (good days) will come immediately. They will not, as the promise is only that achche din ‘aane wale hain’ which translates to ‘are coming’. There has been no specific date attached to the... read more »
How to avoid mosquito bites and prevent malaria infections
Although, malaria mortality rates have fallen by 42% globally and 49% in Africa, this life-threatening disease needs to be watched and treated in time. According to the World Health... read more »
Summer special : Tips to prevent dehydration, heat stroke
New Delhi – In this scorching heat people are at high risk of dehydration and worse. A heat stroke occurs when a person faces prolonged exposure to high temperatures in combination... read more »
Gold rebounds on wedding season buying
Gold regained its glitter to trade Rs. 150 higher at Rs. 30,100 per 10 grams in the national capital on Thursday on increased buying by stockists and retailers to meet the wedding season... read more »
AIADMK expels former Rajya Sabha MP Malaisamy
AIADMK general secretary Jayalalithaa on Thursday expelled former Rajya Sabha MP K. Malaisamy, who had recently said that Narendra Modi was a “good friend” of hers. A party statement... read more »
Sahara case: Justice Khehar recuses from hearing
In a sudden twist in the Sahara Group case, Supreme Court judge Justice J.S. Khehar has recused himself from hearing the matter following which a new bench has been constituted. A “communication... read more »
