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  • Raman Effect: The theory that won CV Raman Physics Nobel

    Raman Effect: The theory that won CV Raman Physics Nobel

    February 28, 2020 13:37 IST

    Every year on February 28, we observe National Science Day to mark the discovery of Raman Effect by Physicist CV Raman, who received Nobel Prize in Physics in 1930 and became the second Indian to be a nobel laureate after Rabindranath Tagore.

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    From Eisenhower to Trump, list of US Presidential visits to India

    February 24, 2020 9:24 IST

    As the World's largest Democracy is all set to welcome US President Donald Trump for his first official visit on February 24, 25th, the move will be observed closely by world leaders. Prime Minister Narendra Modi who visited the U.S. last year, was greeted by a massive crowd at 'Howdy, Modi'.

  • Kedarnath temple gates to open for pilgrims from April 29

    Kedarnath temple gates to open for pilgrims from April 29

    February 21, 2020 14:48 IST

    Kedarnath Dham temple gates will be thrown open to public from April 29 2020 on the eve of Akshay tritya, the mandir samiti president said on the occasion of Mahashivratri.

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    EXPLAINED: UK's points-based visa system and how it will benefit Indian nationals

    February 20, 2020 12:55 IST

    A new points-based visa system has been unveiled in the UK. It aims to attract the "brightest and the best" from the world, including India, and to reduce the number of cheap and low-skilled workers coming to the country. Here's an explainer on UK's points-based visa system.

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    Donald Trump's India visit: Here's what POTUS will bring along with him

    February 17, 2020 16:28 IST

    US President Donald Trump will touch down Ahmedabad on February 24 for a two-day India visit where he will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi and India Inc biggies like Mukesh Ambani, N Chandrasekaran, Sunil Bharti Mittal and Anand Mahindra among others. Here we take a look at the convoy and security bandwagon that POTUS will bring with him to India.

  • Faigue, dry cough, muscle pain and other early symptoms of coronavirus | Full List

    Fatigue, dry cough, muscle pain and other early symptoms of coronavirus | Full List

    February 16, 2020 10:08 IST

    The mysterious new strain of coronavirus has resulted in over 1,500 deaths in China. Scientists have now identified a pattern of symptoms associated with the Novel Coronavirus, now dubbed as COVID-19, and the most common symptom is fever. Other common symptoms include fatigue, dry cough, muscle pain and difficulty breathing, according to a recent study of nearly 140 hospitalised patients in Wuhan, China.

  • Fraudsters prey on coronavirus fears, scam people through emails

    ALERT! Fraudsters prey on coronavirus fears, scam people through emails

    February 17, 2020 20:09 IST

    It is almost two months now since the first case of the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) surfaced in China’s Hubei province.

  • Metro services on Kolkata East-West corridor begins today (Representational image)

    Sector V to Salt Lake: Metro services on Kolkata East-West corridor begin today.

    February 13, 2020 14:27 IST

    Kolkata--the city of joy, is all set to welcome India's first 'underwater' metro service. The metro line, which is also the world's cheapest metro services will begin in Kolkata from this week after the partial rollout of the East-West Metro service on February 13.

  • Sexting, trolling, hate speeches among top online risks in

    Sexting, trolling, hate speeches among top online risks in India, Microsoft research finds

    February 12, 2020 14:06 IST

    Unwanted contact, unwanted sexting, hate speech, trolling, and being treated meanly are the top five online risks in India that has seen a dip in digital civility, according to a new research from Microsoft.

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    Defence Expo 2020: Understanding Lucknow Declaration, India's agreement with 50 African countries

    February 08, 2020 23:57 IST

    Fifty African nations signed declaration with India at the conclave, organised during the biennial defence exhibition

  • Does the new coronavirus affect older people, or is the youth also susceptible? WHO answers

    Does the new coronavirus affect older people, or is the youth also susceptible? WHO answers

    February 03, 2020 11:45 IST

    One of the common doubt amongst people reading about coronavirus these days is whether the virus only affects older people or are the young ones also in danger of contracting the new mysterious strain of coronavirus. World Health Organisation (WHO) answered the question for all such people. 

  • Can pets at home spread the new coronavirus? WHO answers

    Can pets at home spread the new coronavirus? WHO answers

    February 03, 2020 11:54 IST

    Pet owners have been worried about the spread of the new coronavirus that has taken 360 lives in China and 1 in the Philippines. One of the most important questions that the pet owners around the world have faced is that wether their beloved pet is a means through which they can get Coronavirus. World Health Organisation has answered this question for all such pet owners.

  • A rare palindrome day after 900 years

    02.02.2020: A rare palindrome day after 900 years

    February 02, 2020 18:40 IST

    Today's date--02-02-2020--is a day of celebration as it is a palindrome, which means it is the same when read forwards and backward. It is February 2, 2020, or 02/02/2020, in both the MM/DD/YYYY format and the DD/MM/YYYY format. At just after 2 a.m., it was 02:02:20 on 02/02/2020. This is the only time such a date will occur this century.

  • Greensboro sit-in: A protest that changed history

    Greensboro sit-in: A protest that changed history

    February 02, 2020 12:32 IST

    Greensboro sit-in, probably the strongest civil rights movement in the United States on America kicked off on this day in 1960. It was a movement which sparked a series of protest in 9 US states and led to a removal of the racial segregation policy followed in the US. 

  • Nirbhaya case convicts

    Death warrant: This is how Nirbhaya convicts will be hanged

    January 31, 2020 18:13 IST

    Nirbhaya case hanging: Hanging of Nirbhaya convicts has yet again been postponed, nevertheless, hangman Pawan Jallad performed a dummy execution even a day before February 1 (earlier date for execution). In India, jails follow a specific protocol, a hanging procedure at the time of executions. Here's how Nirbhaya's convicts will be treated until hanged.

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    Explained: Kunal Kamra banned by airlines. Know what puts you in 'No Fly List'

    January 30, 2020 21:38 IST

    The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) maintains and compiles the no-fly list based on inputs given by airlines about the incidents.

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    What’s next in Trump’s impeachment trial

    January 29, 2020 14:14 IST

    With opening arguments wrapped up in President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial, senators will now get a chance to ask questions. 

  • Sharjeel Imam arrested What is Sedition? What does the Constitution say?

    What is Sedition? What does the Constitution say?

    January 28, 2020 16:04 IST

    Trying to destabilise a government established by law has serious connotations. If one is trying to destabilise the government, it may mean that you are trying to destroy a system in place. System governed by democratic principles.

  • A view of the Rajpath, all-set for the Republic Day Parade, in New Delhi, Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020.

    Things you should not take if going to Republic Day Parade

    January 25, 2020 23:52 IST

    As the country is all set to celebrate the 71st Republic Day, Delhi Police has issued an advisory for the public who are visiting the function at Rajpath. The advisory includes items that should not be taken to the Republic Day function.

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    Explained: Why Thai Magur fish in Noida is creating problems

    January 24, 2020 16:28 IST

    Thai Magur, scientifically known as Clarias gariepinus, is a 3-5 foot long air-breathing fish that can move on dry ground and survive in the mud. Farming of the Thai Magur variety has been banned since 2000 because of its harmful impact on indigenous varieties of fish.

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