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2021, apart from being the year that is supposed to reverse all the wrongs done by 2020, is also the year that marks the elections to the State Legislature in Bengal. With every election held, the argument concerning minority representation in party politics in India isn't far behind.
In hindsight, most political parties take to the cause of appeasement of...
ED VoxPop is where we ask people different survey questions and get responses to conduct sort of a poll of our own.
The desire for companionship is an intrinsic human tendency. No matter who you are or where you are, we all want someone who can provide us with affection, appreciation, and acceptance.
We too in return want to shower people...
Billionaire Mukesh Ambani and his company Reliance Industries Limited have been slapped with a penalty totalling Rs. 40 crore by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), a government-owned regulatory body, for engaging in manipulative trading way back in 2007.
Ambani has not yet appealed against the penalty.
What Went Down In November 2007
Back in 2007, Reliance Petroleum Limited (RPL)...
A new day and yet another new hashtag trending on Twitter!
Why is it so important? Well, what would you call it when it involves names like Saif Ali Khan, Dimple Kapadia, Sunil Grover, Kumud Misra, and many others?
What Is This New Show?
Tandav is the name of the show that is creating buzz for all kinds of reasons. It...
On Wednesday, President Donald Trump truly trumped his predecessors by becoming the first President of the United States ever to be impeached twice. The first time around was when he was charged with abuse of power and obstruction of the Congress.
But that’s not all. Unlike the previous cases, Trump’s impeachment this time was such a no-brainer that it will...
2020 has not just been a year full of despair and suffering, but also a year that has taught several skills to the ones keeping up with trends and technology.
From Dalgona coffee to delectable dishes, from technology friendly to technology savvy, from moronic videos to videos showcasing artistic expertise, the list goes on.
But on the top of...
Back in Time is ED’s newspaper-like column that reports an incident from the past as though it has happened just yesterday. It allows the reader to relive it several years later, on the date it had occurred.
15 January 2001, California:
For the first time in history, today we have access to a free online encyclopedia. Wikipedia - the free encyclopedia,...
The government has stepped into the controversial update of WhatsApp’s new privacy policy. Reportedly, people not agreeing to the new terms by 8th February 2021 will see their WhatsApp not working. The government has started to examine the new mandate of the privacy policy.
What Data Is WhatsApp Collecting From You?
WhatsApp collects your usage and logs information, which means it...
The Indian Army has several protocols and measures to follow and abide by during the recruitment process, out of which one is to ensure good health and proper physique. Certifying the mental and physical well-being of the candidate is primarily far-reaching for tasks assigned.
Here a question arises, whether aspects like height and weight of the candidate can be...
We at ED Times don't have fixed working hours. We keep talking and discussing round the clock to write the wonderful articles our readers enjoy reading. And this obviously means we have a WhatsApp group. Well, we have a Signal group as well now.
Yes, we tried moving our daily operations to the new app after WhatsApp dropped a privacy...
After premiering at the 2018 Cannes Festival, Is Love Enough, Sir, starring Tillotama Shome and Vivek Gomber, directed by Rohena Gera, finally released on Netflix. It is a beautiful romance movie that also talks about social issues and society.
Ratna is shown as an independent woman despite the restrictions she faces back home. She is a young widow who leaves...
The controversy around Mughals and their image in India has, time and again, incited many legal and illegal episodes. The recent one is a direct RTI asking for some clarification on alleged misinformation in NCERT textbooks.
What Is The Petition About?
In an RTI (Right To Information) application filed on 3rd of September 2020, the applicant, Shivank Verma, sought two clarifications...
You often hear about phishing attacks and scam stories on various online platforms, whether it be those horror stories on WhatsApp, or maybe some YouTuber putting out a video telling how they got scammed or something.
But in all those scenarios, you have a stereotyped image of exactly who will fall for these scams. You'd think it would either be...
Arnab Goswami makes more news than he broadcasts! First, the TRP scam, then the alleged abetment to suicide case and now, with the leaked WhatsApp chats of the journalist, Arnab and controversy seem to be a match made in the media industry!
Today was the hearing of the TRP scam case before the Bombay High Court. According to the findings...
The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR), a government agency that reports to the US President, released its 2020 Review of Notorious Markets for Counterfeiting and Piracy (The Notorious Markets List) this week and a few familiar Indian names made it to the list, unfortunately.
The list reportedly “highlights online and physical markets that reportedly engage in or...
Hyderabad, Telangana : Indian ancient Ayurveda proved once again it is the most reliable source of remedy for all health disorders. It is well-known fact from the ages that Ayurvedic products and medicines are harmless and heals the health problems from the roots without any side effects.
Only 34% of the population are having a satisfactory amount of sleep...
Since the past few years, scientists have been working on birth control pills for men and earlier in January, the pills passed safety tests in laboratories in Washington, USA.
The test participants had been using the pills daily for a month and it was found that the contraceptive pills worked equally for men.
Scientists have been working on male contraception medicines...
On Monday, January 11th, the most popular and widely used cryptocurrency Bitcoin crashed by 20%. The price of bitcoin reached $42,000 until it fell by nearly $10,000. Even cryptocurrencies other than bitcoin are failing.
Even during the beginning of the pandemic, bitcoin users received a great shock when the currency dropped by an all-time low of 60%.
The value of cryptocurrencies is...
Cow dung has, for a long time, been used in numerous ways in India for a sustainable life. Ranging from fuel to fertilizer, disinfectant to incense stick, cow dung has aided the environment throughout the times.
Because of its multi-prosperous qualities, cow dung has been consistently tested for several production possibilities. Finally, KVIC (Khadi and Village Industries Commission) has...
In India, journalists are as revered as politicians, for most times the masses are left differentiating fact from fiction.
Shifting passions aside, it has been a long-fought war of moralities between a certain journalist demanding drugs and another being ripped apart in broad daylight. Thus, this is a guide for future journalists so that they do not get stuck...
When you think of the word classroom, what image comes first in your mind?
Generally, everyone imagines a room with chairs and tables and a blackboard, right?
Sadly, that's not the case now. Since the pandemic hit the world, our classrooms are confined to a laptop or a phone. Online learning is a better option for some students than...
What is the first thing that comes to your mind when I say the word—Jhumri Telaiya? Now, if you are a Gen Z or even a millennial, you may be reminded of the song Jhumritalaiyya in the Ranbir Kapoor and Katrina Kaif starrer 2017 release, Jagga Jasoos.
But you would not even believe me if I say that not...
With a net worth of $183.8 billion, Elon Musk has been in the buzz for being the richest man after overtaking Jeff Bezos, the founder and CEO of Amazon.
The fact that he has become the world’s richest man is, however, not the most intriguing aspect of the scoop.
Elon Musk’s Companies
Having an electric car production company in which he...
Seema Pahwa might be a name that not many are familiar with, but her face certainly is, we would jump and say 'ye to wo movie mein thi' (she was in that other movie).
For those who might not be aware, Seema Pahwa is a veteran Indian actor who has acted in several critically and commercially successful movies like "Dum...
Recently, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan inaugurated a fortnight-long awareness programme for crimes against women called ‘Samman'.
The aim of the campaign ‘Samman’ is to create a safe and secure atmosphere which ensures dignity to all women.
“Our campaign is a campaign to change the attitude and mentality of the society. The work of ensuring safety and respect...
