Opinion, Reporters diary, 16th Apr 2018, News & Stories from India

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Opinion Reporter\'s Diary 16 Apr 2018

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The index had risen 1,173.88 points in the past seven sessions.

Market ends higher for 8th session in a row on positive macro outlook

The broader NSE Nifty too struggled before ending well above the 10,500-mark.

16 Apr 2018 4:24 PM

On Monday morning, the father of the 8-year-old rape victim moved the Supreme Court, requesting to transfer the trial outside Jammu and Kashmir, citing lack of safety and security for his family. (Photo: File)

SC orders J&K govt to provide security to family, lawyer of Kathua gangrape victim

SC also seeks reply of J&K govt on Kathua rape and murder case plea filed by victim's father by April 27.

16 Apr 2018 4:21 PM

A study from the Journal of Consumer Psychology proves that people in good spirits are more apt to choose nutritious foods than those who are feeling down. (Photo: Pixabay)

Here are 5 hacks to lose weight, without dieting

Here are five tips that might help you shed those extra baggage.

16 Apr 2018 4:18 PM

Happy Birthday Charlie Chaplin: When Sridevi paid tribute to legendary comedian

Late actress Sridevi delivered the most jovial and energetic performance as Chaplin in Shekhar Kapoor's 'Mr India'.

16 Apr 2018 4:16 PM

The woman said that her husband beat her with belt till she fell unconscious. (Photo: Twitter | @ANINewsUP)

UP man ties wife to fan, beats with belt, sends video to in-laws asking for dowry

The man told his in-laws that he will further torture their daughter if his demands of dowry are not met.

16 Apr 2018 4:15 PM

Salman Khan with Priyanka Chopra in 'Bigg Boss' house, with Katrina Kaif in 'Tiger Zinda Hai' still.

Two much fun: Both Priyanka and Katrina are part of Salman Khan starrer Bharat

Salman Khan starrer ‘Bharat’ has been in the news for the casting of its actresses, mainly Priyanka Chopra.

16 Apr 2018 4:03 PM

ICICI Prudential Life was the first insurance firm to go public.

ICICI Prudential Life open to acquisition

For the quarter ended December 2017, the firm reported a profit of Rs 452.10 crore.

16 Apr 2018 3:29 PM

Delhi saw several protests being carried out by various groups across the city. (Photo: Facebook | Kawalpreet Kaur)

Protests across nation as India continues to witness brutal rapes

Protestors will be assembling again at Vishvidyalaya in New Delhi at 6 pm today.

16 Apr 2018 3:12 PM

The Rs 13,000-crore PNB scam and fiscal slippage are among factors that have led to a sharp decline in business optimism for the June quarter, a report said on Monday.

PNB scam, fiscal slippage dent business optimism in June quarter

The optimism was rising in the September quarter of last year and hit a peak of 91 per cent for the first quarter of 2018.

16 Apr 2018 3:10 PM

State-run Power Finance Corporation on Monday announced foray into funding waste-to-energy projects.

PFC enters ‘Waste-to-Energy' segment, lends Rs 290 cr to Bawana proj

The country's largest WTE project of 24 MW is being operated by Ramky Group.

16 Apr 2018 3:02 PM

Farah Khan and Sonam Kapoor during 'Veere Di Wedding' choreography.

Farah Khan to choreograph Sonam Kapoor’s Sangeet; preparations on in full swing?

Along with ‘Veere Di Wedding’, it looks like Sonam Kapoor is actually gearing up for her own wedding as well.

16 Apr 2018 2:55 PM

The body of the girl has been sent for post-mortem and a case has been registered against unknown persons. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

Body of 9-yr-old girl, hand missing, pulled out of drain in Haryana's Rohtak

Police say the young girl could have been murdered and her body disposed of in the canal.

16 Apr 2018 2:43 PM

The Biryani, a mixed rice dish that has been adored and adorned across kitchens in India, however, has a mysterious past. (Photo: Pexels)

10 types of biryani you must know about

From the Hyderabadi, Calcutta to the Tehari, we list the types of biryani popular across India.

16 Apr 2018 2:41 PM

The government plans to launch a natural gas trading hub by October. (Photo: PTI)

Government to launch gas trading hub

Indian gas benchmark will spark a surge in consumption of the cleaner-burning fuel.

16 Apr 2018 2:28 PM

The 'notched display' could possibly show up in one of their upcoming flagships — the Galaxy Note 9? Or, the Galaxy S10? Who knows?

Leaked patent shows display notch on a Samsung phone

Recently filed patent reveals Samsung’s intentions to go the notch way for improving the screen-to-body ratio.

16 Apr 2018 2:15 PM

A still from 'Dirty Dancing' (Photo: AP); Kriti Sanon and Sushant Singh Rajput in a still from 'Raabta' song 'Main Tera Boyfriend'.

Not Tiger and Disha, Sushant and Kriti to go ‘Dirty Dancing’?

Tiger Shroff and Disha Patani, it seems are too busy for any project together post their film ‘Baaghi 2’.

16 Apr 2018 2:13 PM

Myntra, on Monday announced that it has acquired Witworks.

Myntra acquires smart wearables startup, Witworks

As part of the acquisition Myntra has inducted the team into its Innovation Labs.

16 Apr 2018 2:11 PM

Nearly 30-40 per cent of women with endometriosis can be infertile. (Photo: Pixabay)

Endometriosis: What is it, what are the symptoms and how can it be treated?

Endometriosis is a condition that needs to be highlighted.

16 Apr 2018 2:10 PM

The findings indicate that heavy drinking and alcohol use disorders are the most important risk factors for dementia. (Photo: Pixabay)

Does alcohol cause dementia?

The findings from the study are published in the journal Lancet Public Health.

16 Apr 2018 2:00 PM

I don't know how I managed to get the complete script: Cumberbatch on Infinity War

The actor, who plays Doctor Strange in the film, said it was an old-school performer in him that demanded the script from Marvel.

16 Apr 2018 1:58 PM

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