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PhD enrollment under distance education likely to be allowed by UGC
The University Grants Commission (UGC) likely to enable distance education institutions to offer MPhil and PHD programmes
At least 97 dead in Mumbai hooch tragedy, 46 others continue to battle for life
The death toll in the Malvani hooch tragedy in Mumbai continues to rise with at least 94 people confirmed dead after consuming contaminated liquor.
Anurag Kashyap injures himself during 'Akira' shoot
Anurag Kashyap, who is playing the antagonist in the upcoming film 'Akira', has met with a minor injury during the shoot of the action-drama.
Lalit Modi tried to influence judicial process against Srinivasan, alleges letter
In a new twist to former IPL commissioner Lalit Modi's leaked mails saga, former BCCI chief N Srinivasan's alleged close associate wrote a letter to the government on February 11.
Alia Bhatt, Sonakshi Sinha and Anushka Sharma raise their voice against Yulin Dog Meat Eating Festival
Just like their Hollywood counterparts, Bollywood celebrities have come out in support of the petition on Change.org, which has requested that the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region government must cancel the 'Dog Meat Festival' that is held on June 22 in Y...
Tanzania seeks Indian funding for urban metro project
Prime Minister Narendra Modi (R) gestures towards Tanzanian President Jakaya Kikwete (C) as his wife Salma Kikwete (C) looks on during Kikwete’s ceremonial reception at the forecourt of India's Rashtrapati Bhavan
Social activist files case against PM Modi over 'religious colour' to yoga
The case was filed on charges of committing deliberate and malicious acts intended to outrage religious feelings, and criminal conspiracy
Andra Pradesh: Man accused of raping, killing minor girl, jumps to death
According to Deputy Superintendent of Police, Eluru town, Sabitha, the incident took place on Friday when accused Jonuganti Suresh, a habitual sex offender was spotted by locals near a bus station when he tried to flee from the city.
Mumbai limps back to normalcy after heavy rains, train services restored; water logging cleared
Water logging in various areas has been cleared and transport services have resumed with some only few reports of cancellations and delays.
How UN recognised India's traditional exercise and June 21 as Yoga Day
The stage is set for a grand worldwide celebration of the 1st International Day of Yoga on Sunday, June 21, 2015. This is a sort of history which is being scripted by India, with its own ancient tradition going international like never before.
5 empty coaches of Shatabdi express derail in Chennai
Five empty coaches of Coimbatore--bound Shatabdi Express derailed in Chennai on saturday morning, Southern Railway officials said.
'Spy' review: The film is funny without being campy or foolish
It’s smartly written, and deliciously performed by an A-list cast led by McCarthy.
Florist hailed a hero after tailing Charleston suspect's car
51-year old florist Debbie Dills, a florist from North Carolina, has been hailed as a hero for tailing Dylan Strom Roof's car and alerting the police of his whereabouts. Roof has been alleged of killing 9 African-Americans gathered for a bible study group...
Kylie Jenner was bullied by the 'whole world' since she was nine
The 17-year-old made the confession in a series videos on photo-sharing application Snapchat on late Wednesday.
Nagpur Metro ropes in IIT Bombay for a smooth ride
Nagpur Metro is in the process of acquiring the digital platform which uses 5D Building Information Management (BIM) tools to integrate the entire project components even before the actual on-site execution begins.
Pakistan: Non-bailable warrant against Musharraf in cleric murder case
Ex-Dictator Pervez Musharraf has been issued a non-bailable warrant in connection with the murder case of Lal Masjid cleric Abdul Rashid Ghazi in 2007. Army conducted the operation on his orders. He has been dodging legal cases citing health grounds.
