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‘After my post-graduation course in electronic media from the Trivandrum Institute of Journalism, I was working as an intern with Kairali TV. After interning for a week, the company offered me the post of ‘News Trainee’ after evaluating my performance,’ Saadiya said. (Photo: Facebook | Biju Muthathi)

Kerala’s first transwoman journalist makers her debut with report on Chandrayaan-2 mission

‘This is a profession that I feel has no discrimination. The newsroom feels like a second home to me,’ she said.

03 Sep 2019 7:04 PM

In a bid to curb incidents of traffic violations, Joint Commissioner of Police (traffic) Narendra Singh Bundela said that officers will wear body cameras to ensure proper action against the perpetrators. (Representational Image)

Traffic officials to wear body cameras while issuing challans in Delhi

Delhi Police have come down heavily on traffic rules violations following the implementation of new Motor Vehicles Act.

03 Sep 2019 1:38 PM

Ganpati festival is close to my heart: Shraddha Kapoor

Shraddha has fond memories from her childhood days with reference to the festival.

03 Sep 2019 10:15 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will receive an award from Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation for Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan. (Photo: File)

PM Modi to receive award for Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan in US

Minister of State in PMO Jitendra Singh said that 'diligent and innovative' initiatives of PM were bringing laurels from across world.

02 Sep 2019 3:29 PM

The 10-ft high sand sculpture of Lord Ganesh was created by using 5 tonne of sand, while about 1000 plastic bottles were installed around it, he said. (Photo: Twitter/ sudarsansand)

Odisha artist gives out message to 'save environment', creates sand Ganesha with 1,000 plastic bottles

Pattnaik said he decided the theme after being inspired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's campaign to shun single-use plastic.

02 Sep 2019 2:06 PM

Srijal Chandrakar, a class 9 student of Kendriya Vidyalaya, Mahasamund, has made her state proud as she is among the 60 students selected from all over the country who, after having won a space quiz, will get an opportunity to watch the landing of Chandrayaan-2 on the surface of the moon along with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. (Photo: ANI)

Class 9 Chhattisgarh student to watch Chandrayaan-2 landing with PM Modi

Srijal said that as soon as she got to know about the space quiz she started preparing for the same with complete dedication.

01 Sep 2019 9:51 AM

A 96-year-old celebrated his birthday on Saturday by breaking his own record as the world’s oldest active scuba diver for the third year running, plunging to the depths of the equivalent of a 15-storey building to explore a shipwreck off Cyprus. (Representational Image)

World War II veteran Ray Woolley breaks own scuba diving record at 96

The Zenobia, a cargo vessel laden with trucks that sank off of Larnaca in 1980, is a popular dive site.

01 Sep 2019 9:06 AM

Before Prabhas' film release, this restaurant in Mumbai introduces 'Saaho Thali'

The restaurant also mentions that the menu for the ‘Saaho Thali’ has 30 different dishes for 30 upcoming days.

31 Aug 2019 5:02 PM

A Railway Protection Force (RPF) constable saved the life of a middle-aged passenger who lost the balance and had fallen between the gap of the platform and moving train while getting down. (Photo: ANI)

RPF constable saves life of passenger slipped between train and track in Hyd

The incident took place at Nampally railway station in Hyderabad on Thursday.

30 Aug 2019 12:43 PM

First Look: Taapsee Pannu to play 'Rashmi Rocket' in her next

The film will be produced by Ronnie Screwvala, Neha Anand and Pranjal Khandhdiya.

30 Aug 2019 12:22 PM

Trump not happy with favorable Fox News, may look for alternative

As US president, Trump has no equivalent of the state TV channel used to serve leaders in many less free countries, like Russia.

29 Aug 2019 3:39 PM

Shahid Kapoor-Mira Rajput to shift into new house in Mumbai; see cost here

Shahid Kapoor and his wife Mira Rajput will reportedly be shifting to their new house soon.

29 Aug 2019 3:23 PM

Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas. (Photo: Viral Bhayani)

Priyanka Chopra made sure hubby Nick Jonas is never lonely; see how

No matter where she is, global icon Priyanka Chopra is always the Jonas Brothers' biggest cheerleader and her latest post is proof.

28 Aug 2019 1:33 PM

The 21-foot-long (6.4-meter-long) vessel endured rough weather, including when Hurricane Flossie passed within 60 miles (200 kilometres). (Photo: Facebook)

Spanish man paddles across Pacific Ocean from California to Hawaii

It took de la Rosa, who is from Spain, 76 days to paddle 2,500 miles while standing on submarine-shaped craft he described as paddleboat.

28 Aug 2019 1:23 PM

Dinesh Chawla, an Indian-origin hotelier who previously partnered with President Donald Trump's family on four hotels, has been arrested on charges of stealing luggage from an airport in the US. (Photo: AP)

Indian-origin former Trump hotel partner charged for stealing airport luggage

Chawla told an officer that he knows stealing luggage is wrong, but he does it for the thrill and excitement, the report said.

27 Aug 2019 10:14 AM

Varun Dhawan and Sara Ali Khan featuring in Coolie No 1 poster.

Varun Dhawan accuses his 'Coolie No 1' co-actor Sara Ali Khan; read why

Varun will also be seen in Remo D'Souza's upcoming dance film 'Street Dancer'.

26 Aug 2019 3:05 PM

Belonging to a backward community and struggling with financial woes, Shamim took all the challenges coming on her way head-on. (Photo: ANI)

J&K: Irmim Shamim becomes first woman to clear MBBS AIIMS exam

Shamim, who hails from Dhanore village in the bordering district, worked hard beating all adversaries to make it to the premier institute.

26 Aug 2019 10:40 AM

Lieutenant General Anil Puri has become the first serving Lieutenant General-rank officer of the Indian Army to complete France's oldest cycling event, 1,200-km Paris-Brest-Paris circuit. (Photo: ANI)

Indian Army officer completes 1200 km long Paris-Brest-Paris circuit

Over 31,125 riders have managed to complete Paris-Brest-Paris Randonneur ever since the event started in 1931.

25 Aug 2019 4:35 PM

There is a widespread belief among the people that all the wishes of the devotees who pay obeisance here are fulfilled. (Photo: ANI)

Aligarh's 750-year-old dargah remains a symbol of communal peace, fraternity

People cutting across their religious lines come to attend the 'urs' of great saint every year.

24 Aug 2019 5:52 PM

Interestingly, the 4K video will make it possible to watch the wreck in augmented and virtual reality technology. (Photo: Atlantica Production)

Titanic wreck is being consumed by metal-eating bacteria in deep Ocean

The luxury ship sank in the year 1912 after hitting an iceberg, leading to the deaths of 1,517 of the 2,223 people on board.

23 Aug 2019 3:13 PM

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