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Bitcoin rally: Why the cryptocurrency's crash could be more dramatic than all market falls until now
It is the anonymity of bitcoins, minted through complex computer algorithms, that has made them so famous, but has also increased the risks
WTO food security row: India expresses 'deep disappointment' as permanent solution not acceptable to US
India had the support of over a 100 WTO member countries on all agriculture issues including proposal to set the direction of agriculture reforms by first eliminating the most trade-distorting form of subsidies used mainly by the rich developed countries.
IIT Kharagpur placements: Over 300 students bag jobs in two days, Apple makes debut at the institute
The first day of the recruitment season had 29 companies visiting the campus, including Flipkart, HSBC, American Express, IBM Research, JP Morgan, Schlumberger, Airbus, Goldman Sachs, Credit Suisse, Microsoft, ITC and UBER.
Tata Motors replies to Rahul Gandhi charge: Gujarat govt gave us Rs 584.8 cr loan, not grant
Rahul Gandhi has been attacking Prime Minister Narendra Modi in rally after rally during his campaign alleging that the latter gave away Rs 33,000 crore for the Nano plant in Sanand, Gujarat
Watch: This sushi joint in Mumbai serves sushi burritos with an Indian touch
Yugo Sushi in Bandra serves traditional Japanese sushi with an Indian touch.
Cheque book ban: No proposal to withdraw facility to promote digital transactions, clarifies FinMin
The clarification comes in the backdrop of reports in a certain section of media that there is a possibility that the central government may withdraw bank cheque book facility in the near future, with an intent to encourage digital transactions.
Demonetisation anniversary: Why nobody is entirely right on note ban benefits and why debate will never end
The debate about whether demonetisation was good or bad will never end because positions taken on it have less to do with economics/ facts/ logic and more to do with whether one idolises or demonises Narendra Modi
Nirmala Sitharaman discusses Afghanistan, cross-border terrorism with US defence secretary James Mattis
In a meeting with US defence secretary James Mattis in New Delhi on Tuesday, Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman ruled out deploying its troops in Afghanistan but will expand its development activities to help stabilize the war-torn country.
Narendra Modi in Washington, DC: Good show so far, but difficult questions remain unanswered
There are a slew of critical issues all global CEOs are worried about in India but no one would talk about it in the open fearing the wrath of the right wing government that isn’t very open to criticism
World Blood Donor Day: 13 Reasons why you should donate blood
This World Blood Donor Day, here are 13 reasons why you should donate blood
In Jayalalithaa's Tamil Nadu, all's well that bends well; it is the state that is in ICU now
It is a month to the date since Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa entered the hospital on 21 September with the secretariat and the entire state apparatus in tow.
Arun Jaitley is missing the point; one-rupee Jan Dhan trick isn’t about deposits
It is critical that the government comes clean on the allegations and fact-misrepresentation on Jan Dhan given the revolutionary nature of the scheme
#KarnatakaBandh: Twitterati react after strike over Cauvery dispute hits normal life in Bengaluru
Social media is quick to take the hashtag #KarnatakaBandh over, and talk about the shutdown. Here's how they've been reacting
CEO salaries soar; average nears Rs 20 cr, AM Naik draws highest at Rs 66.14 cr in private sector
The analysis is based on the disclosures made by 20 out of the total 24 private sector companies on the Sensex, as the remaining four are yet to disclose their figures.
RSS affiliate SJM to protest against Govt's new FDI policy
The protest, scheduled to be held at all district headquarters of the country on the August 9 will seek the rollback of FDI in various sectors including defence, pharma and retail sectors.
Nawaz Sharif needles India on Kashmir, vows to provide medical aid to injured protesters
Sharif also called upon the international community to exercise its influence over India for "ending bloodshed" in Kashmir
GST bill: Rahul Gandhi meets Congress leaders to chalk out party strategy
The GST Bill, which has been in the making for over a decade, entails introduction of a single indirect tax regime across the country.
Curfew imposed in Kashmir after violence over Burhan Wani's killing
Sixteen people were killed and more than 200 others injured in Kashmir on 9 July after thousands defied a curfew following the death of Burhan Wani.
Dabholkar murder case: CBI questions VirendraTawde's wife
CBI on Tuesday questioned Nidhi Tawde, wife of arrested Hindu Janajagruti Samiti member Virendra Tawde, in connection with Narendra Dabholkar murder case.
NEET 2016: 'It looks like the future is slipping away from us'
Wouldn't it have been better to make the decision about NEET two years before or two years after?
Tent dealers come together to help curb child marriages in Rajasthan
47000 marriage tent dealers of the Rajasthan Tent Dealers Kiraya Vavshya Samiti have decided not to supply tents and wedding materials for child marriages.
Guj model 'discredited'; Modi govt trying to scuttle AAP efforts: Kejriwal
Delhi CM Kejriwal said people of the country have a choice between the AAP model of governance and the "discredited" Guj model which has "cheated" citizens.
Stage set for India's own navigation satellite system
India will move closer to having its own navigation satellite system when IRNSS-1G on board PSLV-C33, will be launched from the spaceport of Sriharikota.
Major fire breaks out at bio-diesel manufacturing unit in Visakhapatnam, no casualties reported
A major fire that broke out at BFL in Visakhapatnam on Tuesday is still raging even as hectic efforts are on to control it.
TRAI to SC : if call drops are compensated with free calls, will re-look penalty
If companies agree to compensate call drops with free calls to consumers without pre-conditions then TRAI open to re-consider its direction imposing penalty
AAP tells Delhi HC: Lawyers can be exempted from next odd-even scheme
The AAP government today informed the Delhi High Court that it will consider exempting lawyers from odd-even scheme if it comes into force again.
Supreme Court asks government to set up a panel to probe bad loans
The Supreme Court on Tuesday asked the Union Finance Ministry to inform about the mechanism in place for recovery of huge Non-Performing Assets (NPAs)
Modi govt drags feet on making minimum quantity of water available to every Indian
Waking up to the water crisis finally, Minister Uma Bharati has now asked the Central Water Commission to prepare a report on the status of water storage in all states.
India's first Gender Equality centre at Kozhikode in Kerala, to become first gender 'varsity
The center which has been formed in partnership with the UN, is expected to eventually transition into the first Gender University in India.