January 16, 2017
Gene Cernan, an early NASA astronaut who was the last man to set foot on the moon, died Monday, NASA announced in a tweet. He was 82.
Details of Cernan's death were not immediately known.
January 16, 2017
As son of civil rights hero attends Trump Tower for ‘constructive’ meeting, 26 Democrats say they will not attend on Friday after Trump spat with John Lewis
President-elect Donald Trump shakes hands with Martin Luther King III after their meeting at Trump Tower. Photograph: Drew Angerer/Getty Images
January 15, 2017
It may be still early days for bitcoins to become the currency of choice, but if industry observers are to be believed, they seem to have seen a surge in India following the government's demonetisation drive.
January 15, 2017
President-elect Donald Trump has canceled his holiday visit to the Smithsonian Museum of African American History and Culture — losing a chance for much-needed goodwill after his feud with a civil rights leader.
The Smithsonian Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, D.C. - Susan Walsh/AP
January 15, 2017
In today’s age, “How far is the stream?” is an oft-repeated query that trekking and hiking groups brace themselves for from the newbies, before breaking into a wry smile. Then recounting an amusing anecdote, and watching the blood drain from the unsuspecting tyro’s face.
Illustration: Alamy
January 15, 2017
Brief Scorecard: India 356 for 7 (Kohli 122, Jadhav 120) beat England 350 for 7 (Root 78, Roy 73, Stokes 62) by three wickets
Kedar Jadhav, left, and the India captain, Virat Kohli, add more runs to the home side’s total in Pune. Both would go on to score centuries.
January 14, 2017
New Delhi: Moving to counter criticism over infringement of the autonomy of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), the government on Saturday said it fully respects the independence and autonomy of the central bank.
January 14, 2017
Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s phenomenal graph as a leader over the last decade is the best example of bucking the trend and beating the odds.
January 14, 2017
Senior West Bengal BJP leader Jayprakash Majumdar was today arrested on charges of criminal conspiracy, fraud and cheating a person.
Based on the complaint of a person on August 28, 2016, where he accused Majumdar of cheating Rs 7 lakh, he was arrested by the Bidhannagar Police Commissionarate.
January 14, 2017
Days after heated outrage by the Ministry of External affairs, over the sale of doormats with national flag on it online shopping giant Amazon.com Inc, has now put up another listing of slippers, on its website; this time with Mahatma Gandhi's face printed on it.
