Twitter Launches Test Project, Doubles Tweet Limit To 280 Characters
Twitter chief executive Jack Dorsey fired off what may be one of the first expanded tweets.
Peepli Live’s Co-Director Farooqui’s Acquittal And Judge’s Reasoning Split Legal Fraternity Down The Middle
Lawyers, activists see the verdict as a ‘dangerous reasoning’ that further trivializes ‘consent’, something that already is a bone of contention among many.
Pakistan Not To Import Indian Tomatoes Despite Skyrocketing Prices
While imports from India fill the gap each year, the move to bar containers from entering the country from across the border have created a huge demand- supply gap
Rajnath Appeals To Gorkha Janmukti Morcha To Withdraw Strike, Asks Home Secretary To Convene Meet
"dialogue is the only way out to resolve any problem and solutions can be found through restraint and mutual dialogue within the legal ambit," he said.
Longest Surviving Hizbul Commander Qayoom Najar Killed In Uri
Active since 1995 and Qayoom was rising in the militant ranks and became chief operation commander of Hizbul Mujahideen.
Bombay HC Refuses To Stay Framing Of Charges Against Tarun Tejpal In Alleged Rape Case
Tejpal, the founder editor of Tehelka magazine, had moved the Goa bench of the Bombay High Court against the district court's order.
'Both India And US Recognise The Stress Of Global Terrorism,' Says US Defence Secretary James Mattis
"Our two countries recognise the stress the global terrorism poses to people throughout the world. There can be no tolerance of terrorist safe havens. As global leaders, India and the US resolve to work together to eradicate this scourge,"
‘The Fight Was Also Against BHU VC’s Sexist Mentality,’ Says Student Giving Blow-By-Blow Account Of The Police Crackdown
You must have heard him giving sexist remarks like women should stay indoors etc. That is his and the university’s mentality. This is what we are fighting against.
Tamil Nadu: Journalism Professor Stabbed By Guest Lecturer
Jeniffa, a professor at the varsity's journalism department, suffered multiple stab injuries and was admitted to a government hospital in serious condition.
'No Troops On Ground' In Afghanistan, Says Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
India currently provides USD three billion in aid to Afghanistan and also provides training to its military and other assistance.
BHU VC Orders Inquiry Into Violence On Campus, Retired HC Judge To Head Panel
"Is it wrong if we are more concerned about the security of our girls than our boys," he asked, on being questioned about the alleged gender bias in the university.
Fears Of Bali Volcano Eruption Spark Exodus Of Over 75,000 People
Authorities have ordered the evacuation of villagers living within a high danger zone that in places extends 12 kilometers from Mount Agung's crater.
Union Minister Ahir Criticises BJP MP Varun Gandhi For Article On Rohingyas
After Ahir's comments, Varun said his recent piece focused primarily on defining India's asylum policy, with clear demarcations on how "we would accept refugees".
Duronto Express, 2 Other Trains Spotted Running On Same Track Near Allahabad, Major Accident Averted
Karnataka HC Judge Who Had Ordered CBI Probe Into Ishrat Jahan Encounter Resigns, No Reason Cited
The judge was reportedly unhappy that he was not made the chief justice of any court despite his seniority.
India's Aadhaar Rivals Growth Of Windows, Android Or Facebook, Says Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella
He praised the creation of the new digital ecosystem IndiaStack.
Content Is King -- How Digital Streaming Is Bridging International Borders
The penetration of web series into diverse sections of society has won Pankaj Tripathi kudos from an IAS officer to a paanwalla
Sex, Violence And Abuses Alone Can't Win Viewers, Content Must Relate To Common Man: Manoj Bajpayee
After his superb performance as an undercover agent trying to strike a balance between duty and family, Manoj Bajpayee has been widely acclaimed for the work he has done in the web series 'The Family Man'
Great Content The Reason For Web Series' Success: Sujoy Ghosh
Director, actor, producer and screenwriter Sujoy Ghosh speaks to Outlook on web series and the future of entertainment.
Digital TV Will Flourish, Create Better Opportunities For Actors: Huma Qureshi
Actor Huma Qureshi speaks to Outlook about her debut web series Leila and the future of digital TV in India.
How Manoj Bajpayee's Success In Web Series 'The Family Man' Could Lure Bollywood A-Listers
Emraan Hashmi and Saif Ali Khan are among the top Bollywood actors who have revived their sagging career through popular web series streaming on the OTT platforms
The Websters: How Web Series Are Changing Dictionary of Stardom
Web series on popular streaming OTT platforms like Hotstar, Netflix and Amazon are the launchpad of talented newcomers trying to find a foothold in the Indian entertainment world
The Samaja, Once Odisha's No. 1 Newspaper, Is Mired In Controversies
In its 100th year, <em>The Samaja</em> is mired in controversies and has lost its editorial credibility
Happy Diwali! Green Firecrackers On Trial But Availability, Awareness Level Poor
The green crackers will reduce emission by at least 30 per cent but their success on reducing pollution can only be found out after Diwali
Riches To Rags: How Billionaire Ranbaxy Brothers Malvinder And Shivinder Singh Landed In Jail
The Ranbaxy brothers -- Malvinder and Shivinder Singh -- systematically and deliberately siphoned off huge sums, estimated at Rs 10,000 crore. Most of the money was used to buy real estate
From Wuhan Spirit To Chennai Connect, Sino-Indian Relationship Gathers Momentum After Modi-Xi Informal Meet
After Kashmir, the Narendra Modi-Xi Jinping meeting at Mamallapuram on Oct 11-12 stabilises ties, injects momentum needed to wrestle prickly issues down
Bengal's Politics Over Corpses Nothing New As BJP-RSS Raise Stink Over Jiaganj Murders
School teacher, wife and son's death in Murshidabad has triggered a bitter political war. The BJP is clearly trying to win some brownie points
The Amazon and Aarey, Nilgai And Nero
Is a nilgai on a Delhi street an illegal immigrant? Or are we not asking the right questions of science and ethics before enforcing our will on wild animals?
Dilli Et Lumiere
As the plan to encourage tourism after sundown sees the light of the night, photographer Tribhuvan Tiwari captures Delhi’s landmarks in all their illuminated finery
Kerala's Church War Brimmeth Over - Ugly Row Over Funeral Rites, Worship Singe Peace
A 2017 Supreme Court order has revived an old turf war between Kerala's Malankara Orthodox and Jacobite churches over worship and burial rights
The Thackeray Legacy Is Something To Be Proud Of: Aaditya Thackeray
The first from his family to contest elections, Shiv Sena's Aaditya Thackeray speaks to Outlook on Aarey issue, agrarian distress, unemployment and the Thackeray legacy.
Wielding The Magic Wand
A highly original research on poverty reduction has won the Nobel for economics