Technology, Mobiles tabs, 22nd Mar 2019, News & Stories from India

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File photo of Felicity Huffman and husband William H. Macy. (Photo: AP)

What parents do to get kids into Ivy League schools

This reads like scenes straight out of India as students cheat to pass exams with a ghost candidate sitting in for them.

22 Mar 2019 9:52 PM

It is often thought that how we dress is a reflection of our personality but this may not be the case for women, given that they are constantly scrutinised for their appearance and that unmerited conclusions are drawn about them, including their intelligence and professional capability. (Photo: Pixabay)

Sexy clothed freshly graduated women are considered as weak: Study

Females who dress sexily at their graduation were perceived as less competent and than their peers who dress more professionally.

22 Mar 2019 9:33 PM

The meeting chaired by Delhi BJP chief Manoj Tiwari was also attended by Union minister and Lok Sabha incharge of the unit Nirmala Sitharaman and co-incharge Jaibhan Singh Pawaiya. (Image: File)

Delhi BJP shortlists names of 3 candidates each seven seats

The name of Tiwari, who is a sitting MP, is in the list of probables from North East Delhi seat.

22 Mar 2019 8:58 PM

The Army has placed an order for more than 110 of these guns with the Ordnance Factory. (Photo: ANI)

Army to induct Dhanush howitzers, Air Force to commission Chinook choppers in service

The Dhanush gun system is based on the designs of the Bofors howitzer which was inducted in the Army in 1980s.

22 Mar 2019 8:35 PM

Rabada re-united with his Delhi Capitals' teammates here on Friday as they prepare to take on the Mumbai Indians in their first match of the IPL at the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday. (Photo: BCCI)

'I think we've a great squad this time': Kagiso Rabada

The 23-year-old, who arrived in the country after helping his national team beat Sri Lanka 5-0 in the recently-concluded ODI series.

22 Mar 2019 8:23 PM

During the visit, Kovind will participate in a business meet, address University of Chile and interact with members of the Indian community, Singh said. (Photo: PTI)

President Kovind to visit Croatia, Bolivia, Chile next week

Kovind will hold restricted and delegation-level talks with Bolivian President Evo Morales during the visit.

22 Mar 2019 8:22 PM

To a query, Kolse-Patil said there was no question of him campaigning for VBA candidates in the state. (Image: File)

Janata Dal (S) not to contest Lok Sabha polls in Maharashtra

The Congress and the JD(S) are allies in the government in neighbouring Karnataka.

22 Mar 2019 8:11 PM

With his international ban set to end on March 29, Smith will be eyeing good IPL in order to make it to the World Cup squad. (Photo: AP)

'BCCI knows why I didn't play IPL last year': Steve Smith

The BCCI had acted voluntarily while banning Steve Smith and David Warner from last edition of IPL on ball tampering charges.

22 Mar 2019 8:09 PM

The outfit had given up the use of gun in 1994 but continued its separatist activities. (Photo: PTI)

Govt bans JKLF for fomenting terror in J&K

The government declared the outfit as 'an unlawful association under Section 3(1) of the Unlawful Prevention Act 1967.'

22 Mar 2019 8:08 PM

Cultural and economic improvements can counterbalance that initial negative situation. (Photo: Pixabay)

The relation between low socio-economic status and health is not permanent conviction

Study show that people who have come out of low social-economic background have low mortality risks than those who didn't manage to grow.

22 Mar 2019 8:07 PM

The first phase would take place from March 23 to April 7 and the second phase of campaigning would be held from April 8 to April 30. (Photo: PTI)

AAP to kick-start LS campaign for Delhi's full statehood from Saturday

Under the first phase, Kejriwal would hold 35 jan sabhas and the party plans to organise 280 jan sabhas by April 30.

22 Mar 2019 8:04 PM

Carlos Braithwaite was KKR's biggest pick at Rs 5 crore at the auctions. (Photo: AP/PTI)

'We have belief that we can win World Cup', says Carlos Braithwaite

Similar to the 1992 World Cup, all 10 teams will play each other in a round-robin format.

22 Mar 2019 7:53 PM

As the rescuers on Friday reached close to the spot where the child was trapped, digging by machines was stopped and was carried out manually to ensure that soil did not fall over the infant, officials said. (Image: ANI)

Infant rescued from 60-foot deep borewell after 48 hours in Haryana

The massive rescue operation here had been going on for the past nearly 48 hours after the child fell into the borewell Wednesday evening.

22 Mar 2019 7:41 PM

Nikhil and Prajwal were contesting the polls to strengthen the JD(S) as an organization, said Kumaraswamy. (Photo: File)

My son, nephew not contesting LS polls for fashion, but for people: Kumaraswamy

JD(S) and the Gowda family have been facing backlash for promoting dynastic politics.

22 Mar 2019 7:20 PM

No impact of Priyanka in UP, Modi to get mandate again: Bhupendra Yadav

Yadav said the opposition parties are "surrounded with contradictions" and claimed that their alliance in several important states is weak.

22 Mar 2019 7:13 PM

M K Stalin picks expressway project to target TN CM in his home town

Stalin said about 8,000 acres of farm land will be hit if the project was implemented.

22 Mar 2019 7:01 PM

peaker Sumitra Mahajan in the Lok Sabha in New Delhi. (Photo: PTI)

Sumitra Mahajan visits Manohar Parrikar's family

Parrikar, 63, died on Sunday after a year-long battle with a pancreatic ailment.

22 Mar 2019 6:56 PM

Echoing similar views, Kumble said, Mumbai has always had this issue with Rohit. (Photo: PTI)

Sangakkara, Styris supports Rohit Sharma's decision to open for Mumbai Indians

Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit has already announced his decision to open in all the games.

22 Mar 2019 6:55 PM

Ravindra Gaikwad, 59, had hit an Air India staffer with a slipper at the IGI airport in Delhi and then openly boasted about it. (Photo: PTI)

Shiv Sena denies ticket to MP who slapped Air India staffer in 2017

Party declared a list of 21 candidates for the Lok Sabha poll.

22 Mar 2019 6:48 PM

Mandhana leads the batters list, thanks to her brilliant performance against England in Mumbai last month. (Photo: File)

ICC Women's ODI rankings: Smriti Mandhana, Jhulan Goswami stays at top

The top five saw no change as Ellyse Perry, Amy Satterthwaite, Mithali Raj, and Stafanie Taylor, all retained their places.

22 Mar 2019 6:40 PM

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