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Women who want the convenience of long-lasting contraception can choose among various devices, from a weekly patch to a monthly vaginal ring to an IUD that lasts for years. (Photo: AP)

Scientists experiment with once-a-month birth control pills

Once-a-month birth control pill? Experiment works in animals.

5 Dec 2019 3:03 PM IST

She is the only Indian-American member in the powerful House Judiciary Committee. (Photo: Twitter)

Indian-American Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal wants Trump impeached

During first day of impeachment hearings, Jayapal came out in strong support of impeachment against President.

5 Dec 2019 2:59 PM IST

Pankaj Kapur and Shahid Kapoor. (Photo: Twitter)

Pankaj Kapur reunites with son Shahid Kapoor for 'Jersey'

Shahid Kapoor will be essaying the role of a cricketer and the actor's father will reportedly play his mentor in the...

5 Dec 2019 2:52 PM IST

Indian nationals are among 23 people who were onboard the UK flagged oil tanker which was seized by Iran on Saturday, said cargo vessel owner Stena Bulk. (Photo: AP)

18 Indians on Hong Kong vessel kidnapped by pirates off Nigerian coast

The Hong Kong-flagged 'VLCC, NAVE CONSTELLATION' was attacked by pirates during the evening hours of Dec 3 while...

5 Dec 2019 2:52 PM IST

Dhankar claimed that he wrote to the Speaker of the Assembly, informing him about his visit. (Photo: ANI)

'Democracy caged': WB Governor after arriving at Assembly, finds gate...

The Governor walked in from Gate 2 and found that Gate 3 designated for the Governor was closed.

5 Dec 2019 2:44 PM IST

The Congress has threatened to go to the Supreme Court to challenge the proposed legislation. (Photo: ANI)

Congress will oppose Citizenship Amendment bill in Parliament, says...

The Citizenship (Amendment) Bill has been slammed by several opposition parties as communal and divisive.

5 Dec 2019 2:36 PM IST

The Upper House of the Parliament availed 25 hours 54 minutes of the available time while 2 hours 43 minutes were lost due to forced adjournments. (Photo: Representational)

Citizenship Bill to be introduced in Lok Sabha on December 9

Its passage in the Lok Sabha is all but certain due to the massive majority the BJP and its allies have.

5 Dec 2019 2:29 PM IST

After facing a 3-0 clean sweep at the hands of India in T20I series, West Indies skipper Kieron Pollard said that his knock in the last game was not enough to get his team over the line. (Photo: AP)

Need to protect youngsters from 'vultures': Kieron Pollard

India and West Indies are slated to play three T20Is and as many ODIs. The first T20I will be played on December 6 at...

5 Dec 2019 2:05 PM IST

Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy advanced to the finals of the ongoing French Open. (Photo:Twitter)

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy, Chirag Shetty nominated for Most Improved...

The duo earlier this year won the Thailand Open and also managed to enter the finals of the French Open.

5 Dec 2019 1:38 PM IST

Governor Shaktikanta Das

We can't keep on slashing policy rates every time: Shaktikanta Das

The sharp decline in growth had many analysts assuming the Reserve Bank will deliver a rate cut on Thursday.

5 Dec 2019 1:34 PM IST

This came a day after Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman elaborated on key measures being adopted by the Centre to bring prices under control. (Photo: ANI)

Does she eat avocado? Chidambaram targets Sitharaman over rising onion...

'I thought the Finance Minister said yesterday she does not eat onions, she is not bothered... What does she eat?'...

5 Dec 2019 1:30 PM IST

The likes of KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant will be aiming to cement their places in the squad as India continue auditions for next years T20 World Cup when they take on the West Indies in a three-match T20 series, starting here on Friday. (Photo:AFP)

Focus on KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant as India hold auditions for next...

Many players, whose places are unsecured, will try to impress the team management and selectors with their performances...

5 Dec 2019 1:27 PM IST