India
Sweat to power electronic devices soon
Sweat can not only help you burn calories while exercising but also power small electronic devices in near future.
Government relaxes reservation rules for jobs to ex-servicemen
"If an ex-serviceman applies for various vacancies before joining any civil employment, he can avail of the benefit of reservation as an ex serviceman for any subsequent employment," said a DoPT order.
Low-cost smartphones boost Android: Survey
Android phone sales were up 33 per cent over the past year to 255 million units, and accounted for 84.7 per cent of all global smartphone sales in the March-June period, says a report.
Yahoo Stores: Yahoo relaunches its e-commerce platform; lets small businesses easily set up online stores
With Yahoo Stores, users can have an online store up-and-running and accepting orders in less than a couple of minutes.
Kenya bans flights to Ebola hit West African nations
Kenyan government on Saturday temporarily suspended entry of passengers from and through Ebola affected West African countries into Kenya.
DTC plans budget hotels at its terminals to augment revenue
DTC has taken this step with the view of generating additional revenue.
Bihar: Flood alert issued in 9 districts as water level rises in river Kosi
The National Disaster Response Force teams has been conducting rescue operations of over 30,000 villagers, reportedly trapped in their homes in Supaul district.
Nepal: Floods, landslides kill 240 people, India announces relief fund of NRs 48 million
India has arranged three helicopters and one airplane is on standby at the border for disaster relief operation on call of the Nepal government, Rae said.
Islamic State executed 700 people from Syrian tribe: Monitoring group
The conflict between Islamic State and the al-Sheitaat tribe, who number about 70,000, flared after the militants took over two oil fields in July.
Woman gives birth to boy aboard NDRF boat in flood rescue
A woman on Saturday gave birth to a child while being rescued from flood by National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) personnel in Uttar Pradesh's Baharaich district.
English marks will not be included for gradation, UPSC tells aspirants
In addition, one more attempt will be given next year to students who had appeared in the 2011 exam, the government has said.
India announces 30 mn package for Nepal flood-landslide victims
India has also arranged three helicopters and one airplane on standby at the border for disaster relief operation on call by government of Nepal.
I am dying to see dad in 'Finding Fanny': Shahid Kapoor
Shahid Kapoor, who is currently busy promoting his film 'Haider', is extremely excited about 'Finding Fanny' because the film shows him the other side of his father Pankaj Kapur's personality.
'Haider' is that film which you do from your heart and for your heart: Shahid Kapoor
Shahid Kapoor says a lot of good things in his career have come his way courtesy filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj who has worked with the actor in 'Kaminey' and now in 'Haider'.
Presenting an authentic image on social networks includes elements of fakery
People fake parts of their online image in order to conform to social norms and expectations, a new study has found.
Officer in Missouri shooting unaware teen was a suspect: Police
Some residents saw the police report on the robbery as the latest example of the pattern.