Travel, 24th Jan 2018, News & Stories from India

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24 Jan 2018

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Akshay Kumar in 'Padman' poster, Sharib Hashmi in 'Phullu' poster.

CBFC gives partial judgement: Favours Akshay Kumar's Pad Man over Phullu

Phullu director Abhishek Saxena put out some strong allegations on Twinkle Khanna and Akshay Kumar.

24 Jan 2018 12:41 PM

Power minister supports tax incentives for electric vehicles

Power ministry will also do away with cross subsidy in proposed power tariff policy to promote e-mobility.

24 Jan 2018 12:38 PM

The broader Nifty was trading flat at 11,087.80, marginally up by 4.10 points or 0.04 per cent. (Photo: PTI)

Sensex up 30 points in volatile trading, Nifty above 11,050

The 30-share index was trading marginally higher by 30.37 points or 0.08 per cent at 36,170.35.

24 Jan 2018 12:28 PM

A study by the University of Westminster suggests that people who are open hearted and share personal information are seen as especially attractive. (Photo: Pixabay)

Never let a woman with these 14 qualities go, says scientists

Here are qualities of a woman which should help you decide is she really is the one for you.

24 Jan 2018 12:05 PM

RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav has been sentenced to 5 years in jail and Rs 5 lakh fine has been imposed on him by the Special CBI court in Ranchi. (Photo: AFP)

RJD supremo Lalu Prasad Yadav gets 5 years jail in fodder scam

RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav has been sentenced in the Chaibasa Treasury case; RJD says will move higher courts against verdicts.

24 Jan 2018 11:54 AM

The project is for rehabilitation and upgradation to six laning of Chandikhole-Bhadrak section of NH-5 (new NH-16) from km 62 to km 135.5 in Odisha. (Representational Image)

Dilip Buildcon bags NHAI road project worth Rs 1,522 crore

Shares of Dilip Buildcon were trading 1.69 per cent higher at Rs 958.90 apiece on BSE.

24 Jan 2018 11:47 AM

A man lying on a railway track while a speeding train passes over him, has taken the social media by storm, prompting calls for strict action to prevent it from becoming a trend. (Photo: Screengrab)

Video: Death-defying stunt of Kashmiri man called 'stupid' on social media

Undated video, which emerged on social media late on Tuesday, shows a man lying face down in middle of track as the train passed over him.

24 Jan 2018 11:41 AM

Alia Bhatt and Sidharth Malhotra have worked together in two films together.

Despite break-up, Alia grooves to Sidharth's song at her best friend's wedding

The performance did make the guests wonder, considering most of them knew Alia personally about her relationship.

24 Jan 2018 11:39 AM

Meanwhile, gold rose 0.59 per cent to USD 1,340.90 in New York. (Photo: Pixabay)

Gold futures edge up on positive global cues

Gold is trading at Rs 29,920 per 10 grams as participants raised bets, tracking a firm trend overseas.

24 Jan 2018 11:28 AM

The robot was connected to the internet giving it access to an unlimited amount of information, which it used to respond to questions. (Photo: Pixabay)

Robot fired after putting off customers at UK store

It was not able to move around the shop and direct customers to the items they were looking for.

24 Jan 2018 11:27 AM

Initiative was conceived by the Forums IT Governors community under the chairmanship of Chuck Robbins. (Photo: AFP)

Infosys, TCS join global tech-reskilling drive for 1 mn workers

The coalition has created a free platform of online tools to streamline the process of reskilling adults.

24 Jan 2018 11:17 AM

Donated milk is pumped, stored, usually frozen, thawed, handled, and then fed to an infant that is not the milk donor’s. (Photo: Pixabay)

Seek medical guidance before sharing breast milk, experts say

Informal milk sharing differs from formal milk sharing that takes place through breast milk banks.

24 Jan 2018 11:05 AM

AirAsia also has no plans to bring forward deliveries despite strong demand. (Photo: PTI/Representational)

AirAsia to add around 30 jets this year amid strong demand: CEO

AirAsia, which flies close to 200 airplanes and is the largest operator of Airbus’s best-selling A320 jet.

24 Jan 2018 10:54 AM

The survey cited the availability and affordability of housing as the single most pressing concern of mayors, followed closely by climate change and municipal budget pressures caused in part by federal and state cuts. (Photo: Pixabay)

Mayors view climate change as pressing urban issue

115 mayors of cities with at least 75,000 residents answered the fourth annual survey named for Thomas Menino.

24 Jan 2018 10:48 AM

Government is targeting to convert all new passenger car sales to electric vehicles by 2030.

Reliance Energy to set up EV charging stations in Mumbai

Company also plans to introduce a fleet of 18 electric vehicles for its operational activities.

24 Jan 2018 10:46 AM

The mobile company unveiled its first 'Design in India' Prime X priced at Rs 1,499.

Lava to invest Rs 250 crore on mobile designing by 2021

Design in India will also leverage software power of India because 60 per cent of design component is of software.

24 Jan 2018 10:41 AM

Deepika Padukone in 'Ghoomar' song from 'Padmaavat.'

Padmaavat: Vehicles damages in Gujarat; Deputy CM says theatres wary of screening film

At least 30 motorcycles were set on fire and several other vehicles parked outside three city malls were damaged on Tuesday.

24 Jan 2018 10:36 AM

India-ASEAN commemorative summit will mark 25 years of India's ties with the Southeast Asian bloc. (Photo: PTI)

'Look East' changes to 'Act East' policy as ASEAN leaders arrive in Delhi

The highest-level of participation at summit comes after rising Chinese economic and military assertiveness in Southeast Asian region.

24 Jan 2018 10:32 AM

Sleep deprivation and difficulties with getting a good night’s rest have long been linked to cognitive problems over time. (Photo: Pixabay)

Middle age sleep problems tied to cognitive decline down the line

No one sleep therapy is a cure for all.

24 Jan 2018 10:24 AM

Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of conditions closely linked to obesity that includes increased blood pressure, high blood sugar, excess body fat around the waist and abnormal cholesterol. (Photo: Pixabay)

Risk of obesity can be cut by eating peas, broccoli

Having dietary fiber can prevent obesity, metabolic syndrome, adverse changes in intestine by promoting growth of good bacteria in colon.

24 Jan 2018 10:07 AM

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