Digital India to empower youth: Prasad

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 14, 2015, 23:12

The Union minister said that 2.5 lakh panchayats in the country were being digitally connected, so that people were digitally empowered.

Over 47 lakh people participated in Digital India events

Last Updated: Friday, July 10, 2015, 19:54

Over 47 lakh people directly participated in various programmes organised under Digital India week, Telecom Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said on Friday.

Extreme El Nino events set to double as Earth warms

Last Updated: Monday, January 20, 2014, 11:58

Researchers have revealed that extreme weather events fuelled by unusually strong El Ninos are likely to double in number as Earth warms.

Govt modifies policy for import of cars, bikes for race events

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 8, 2014, 21:25

The government has modified the trade policy to facilitate imports of cars and motorcycles for racing events.

Thekha.com: The entry card to the best parties in town

Last Updated: Friday, December 27, 2013, 14:26

Every New Year Ever, there is rush to get into the most happening parties in town. Well, the good news is that there is a new site on the block - Theka.com which can be anyone’s entry card to some of the most rocking parties, frequented by the affluent party hoppers across major cities of India.

WTA to fill extra slot in grass court calendar in 2015

Last Updated: Friday, December 13, 2013, 14:55

Women`s tennis will be boosted by a new grasscourt tournament in 2015 as part of the Wimbledon build-up while Asia`s footprint will continue to grow, the Women`s Tennis Association (WTA) said Thursday, according to reports.

Facebook updates News Feed to show more `high quality content`

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 3, 2013, 15:04

Facebook has reportedly updated its News Feed to show more high quality content to its users, including news articles and current events.

Modi`s rally venue has hosted several historic events

Last Updated: Sunday, October 27, 2013, 15:23

The historic Gandhi Maidan where BJP`s prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi is addressing a rally today has seen several important rallies in the past, including that of Jaiprakash Narayan, Subhash Chandra Bose and Pakistan founder Mohammad Ali Jinnah.

What`s Up Gurgaon? Ask new web guide

Last Updated: Saturday, October 19, 2013, 17:51

Exploring the latest happenings in Gurgaon has become easier than ever before with www.whatsupgurgaon.in, a new web guide which provides details about the entertainment options in this National Capital Region (NCR) town.

Wildlife parts should not be used during social events: NGO

Last Updated: Friday, October 11, 2013, 19:04

Trade in wildlife parts and the resultant poaching continues to be a major threat to the survival of several species of fauna in India and around the world, an NGO working for the conservation of nature said.