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CBSE Class 12 results 2017: Cheating cases doubled over last year

According to CBSE official, 56 cases were reported from across the country last year, 119 cases were reported this year. Photo: PTI New Delhi: The number of cheating cases reported in the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) Class 12th examination this year is more than double the last year’s figure. According to a CBSE official, while 56 cases were Read More


Teacher disciplined over ‘most likely to become a terrorist’ award

Teachers at a school in Texas are being disciplined after handing out an “award” declaring one student “most likely to become a terrorist”. Lizeth Villanueva, 13, was handed the award by her teacher during a mock ceremony at the school near Houston. A local education official described the incident as “a poor attempt at poking fun.” But the student’s mother Read More


In swing districts, voters vent over health care, fear Trump

MCHENRY, Ill. –  Skeleton in hand, retired biology teacher Jeannie Scown delivered a message to her Republican congressman at his office northwest of Chicago. “Killed by Trumpcare Plague, May 4, 2017,” her poster read. In a nod to House Republicans’ recent vote to gut the health care law, Scown had no intention of sparing four-term Rep. Randy Hultgren with subtlety. Read More


“War Paint,” the ugly fight over the business of beauty

Patti LuPone as Helena Rubinstein and Christine Ebersole as Elizabeth Arden in the Broadway musical “War Paint.” “WAR PAINT” A new musical ON BROADWAY brings to life a historic rivalry that was anything but pretty. With Richard Schlesinger, we take a look:   “All of my life’s work lost. All because of her: Second-rate imposter. She appropriated half my line. Read More


Licensing must go, else real estate will be an over regulated sector DLF

Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA) act is expected to be implemented in Maharashtra by May 1, 2017. Rajeev Talwar, Group ED, DLF spoke about how much could the organised players in the space stand to benefit by this act. He said the industry has taken up RERA very positively. “Any regulation in any sector is well intentioned. With all due Read More


Now pay with Ola Money at over 25 major utilities such as gas, electricity

Bangalore: Ola Money, the popular digital payment solution from Ola, on Monday announced that it has enabled cashless payments through its wallet for key utilities like gas and electricity across the country.By selecting the `Bill Payment` option on the Ola Money app and selecting their utility provider, users can instantly pay their utility bills with one touch. In view of Read More


‘Over 1 million Google accounts breached by Android malware Gooligan’

New Delhi: A new variant of an Android malware called “Gooligan” is believed to have breached the security of over one million Google accounts. According to security firm Check Point Software Technologies, the malware roots Android devices and steals email addresses and authentication tokens stored on them. This can give attackers access to users’ sensitive data from Gmail, Google Photos, Read More


Trai expresses concern over India’s low broadband penetration

New Delhi: Telecom regulator Trai on Wednesday said demonetisation has accelerated digital transactions in the country, but expressed concern over India trailing nations like Singapore and Malaysia at the level of broadband connectivity, a key component of digital infrastructure. “There is one area where we need to do a lot of work and that area is broadband connectivity,” Trai Chairman, Read More


Renault sells over one lakh Kwid units in India

Renault Kwid’s success story is not new in the country. Supporting claims with figures, the automaker has reportedly sold over one lakh Kwid units in the country in just about 14 months of presence in the country. A while ago, Renault officials spoke about their expectation to comfortably reach the one lakh sales figure mark before the end of 2016. Read More


Renault sells over one lakh Kwid units in India

Renault Kwid’s success story is not new in the country. Supporting claims with figures, the automaker has reportedly sold over one lakh Kwid units in the country in just about 14 months of presence in the country. A while ago, Renault officials spoke about their expectation to comfortably reach the one lakh sales figure mark before the end of 2016. Read More