India: News

27 Nov 2019

Volkswagen

Some interesting facts and figures about our Automobile history

The mid-17th century saw the arrival of the first steam engine automobiles while in 1807, Francois Rivaz gave us the first car to run on fuel gas.

26 Nov 2019

Virat Kohli

ICC Test Rankings: Mayank enters top 10 for the first-time

India produced a phenomenal performance against Bangladesh to tame them 2-0 in the just-concluded Test series.

Don't speculate about Dhoni's future, wait till IPL: Ravi Shastri

It has been more than four months since former Indian skipper MS Dhoni last played an international match.

26 Nov 2019

Amazon

OnePlus flagship smartphones, TVs available with upto Rs. 10,000 discount

To mark five years of operations in India, Chinese tech giant OnePlus is hosting a limited-period 5th-anniversary sale via Amazon.

26 Nov 2019

Virat Kohli

Day-Night Test felt like World Cup final: Sourav Ganguly

India scripted a historic moment by winning their first-ever Day-Night Test, as they tamed Bangladesh at the iconic Eden Gardens Stadium in Kolkata.

26 Nov 2019

GST

Ultraviolette F77 v/s Ather 450: Which e-vehicle is better?

Bengaluru-based Ultraviolette Automotive has recently announced its F77 all-electric performing bike in India. The premium two-wheeler comes with a superbike-like design, a range of 130-150km, and a claimed top speed of 147 km/hour.

26 Nov 2019

Exams

#CareerBytes: Mistakes to avoid for cracking Chartered Accountancy in first-attempt

Chartered Accountancy (CA) is one of the most sought-after and toughest professional courses.

25 Nov 2019

Toyota

Toyota Vellfire MPV to hit Indian shores in early 2020

Japanese automaker Toyota has confirmed that the Vellfire, the company's upcoming flagship multi-purpose vehicle (MPV), will launch in India in early 2020.

25 Nov 2019

Virat Kohli

Statistical review of India in Tests in 2019

India have finished their campaign in Test cricket for the year of 2019.

25 Nov 2019

Paytm

Paytm raises $1 billion, becomes most valued Indian start-up

One97 Communications, a Noida-based company that owns digital payments platform Paytm, has raised around $1 billion in a recent funding round.

25 Nov 2019

Madhya Pradesh

Five best places to spot tigers in India

Boasting of majestic black stripes, sturdy built, and quiet-yet-fearsome eyes, tigers are really a work of wonder.

25 Nov 2019

Virat Kohli

What makes Indian bowlers so unique? Virat Kohli explains

India have been on a phenomenal run, especially in Tests as they became the first team to register four consecutive Test wins by an innings.

25 Nov 2019

Triumph Motorcycles

2020 Triumph Rocket 3 to debut in India on December-5

Triumph Motorcycles is all set to unveil the 2020 edition of its flagship motorcycle, the Rocket 3, in India.

25 Nov 2019

Technology

Best laptop messenger bags and backpacks available in India

Having a good laptop bag is essential, but choosing the right one can be tough, given the sheer volume of choices.

25 Nov 2019

Cashback Offer

#FinancialBytes: Credit card sins to avoid at any cost

Credit cards are one of the widely-used cashless payment methods because of the convenience they offer.

24 Nov 2019

BCCI

Legend Mithali Raj felicitated by BCCI in Kolkata: Details here

Former Indian women's captain Mithali Raj was felicitated by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) during the second Test (Day-Night) between India and Bangladesh at Eden Gardens in Kolkata.

24 Nov 2019

Xiaomi

Xiaomi planning to launch Mi Note 10 in India soon

Xiaomi's camera-centric Mi Note 10, which recently went official as the global variant of Mi CC9 Pro, is expected to be launched in India soon.

#FinancialBytes: Lost credit card? Here's what you should do next

Credit cards are one of the widely-used cashless payment methods because of the convenience they offer.

23 Nov 2019

Flipkart

Flipkart to launch Nokia-branded Android TV in December

Earlier this month, Flipkart announced that it has partnered with Nokia to launch the Finnish tech giant's smart TV in India.

23 Nov 2019

Indian Cricket Team

Who is wicket-keeper batsman KS Bharat?

There has been a long-standing debate as to which wicket-keeper batsman can fill in the shoes of legend MS Dhoni.

23 Nov 2019

Xiaomi

Realme 5s v/s Redmi Note 8: Which one is better?

Taking on the Redmi Note 8, Realme has recently launched Realme 5s as a new budget-friendly smartphone in India. The handset attracts buyers in the Rs. 10,000 price segment with a 48MP quad-lens setup, a 5,000mAh battery, and mid-range internals.

Fossil Gen 5 smartwatches launched, price starts at Rs. 23,000

US-based watch and accessory maker Fossil has launched its Gen 5 smartwatches in India.

23 Nov 2019

Mumbai Police

India vs Windies: Mumbai and Hyderabad swap dates- Here's why

The venues of the opening and third T20I between hosts India and visitors Windies have been swapped, owing to security issues, raised by the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA).

23 Nov 2019

Security

#FinancialBytes: All you need to know about virtual credit cards

Credit cards have become a popular cashless payment method because of the convenience they offer, especially for online transactions.

22 Nov 2019

Ranji Trophy

These young cricketers can make their debut for India soon

When it comes to cricketing talent in India, they are available in abundance.

22 Nov 2019

OnePlus

Realme X2 Pro v/s OnePlus 7T: Which one is better?

As its first-ever flagship smartphone, Realme recently introduced the X2 Pro in India, offering flagship-grade internals, versatile cameras, smooth 90Hz display, and industry-leading 50W fast-charging tech.

22 Nov 2019

Ahmedabad

Police says Nithyananda fled country; government has no formal information

On Thursday, the Ministry of External Affairs said that it has no formal information on self-styled godman Swami Nithyananda fleeing the country.

22 Nov 2019

Arvind Kejriwal

Delhi's air-quality may slip from 'very poor' to 'severe' today

The air quality in Delhi, which was marked as 'very poor' on Thursday, will follow a downward trend, and may slip into the dreaded 'severe' category by Friday.

22 Nov 2019

Air Pollution

These innovations by IIT engineers make world a better place

The Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) are the country's premier engineering institutes recognized as centers of academic excellence in science and technology.

22 Nov 2019

Realme

Realme XT 730G to launch in India in December

As an upgrade to the existing Realme XT, Chinese tech giant Realme is all set to launch the XT 730G in India next month.

22 Nov 2019

AMOLED

Top 5 smartphones with high screen refresh rate

Apart from the factors like display resolution, cameras, and internal hardware, the screen refresh rate is also an important feature you should consider while buying a new smartphone.

21 Nov 2019

Rajasthan

Top five places to visit in India during winters

Winter is a season marked by excesses- everyone loves more food, extra sleep, and of course more travel plans, during the cold season.

21 Nov 2019

Samsung

Samsung to launch three new premium phones in December: Report

Samsung is gearing up to launch three new premium smartphones in India before the end of this year, according to 91Mobiles.

21 Nov 2019

Reliance Jio

Vodafone Idea, Airtel lost 5 million subscribers in September: TRAI

Facing tough competition from Reliance Jio, telecom giants Airtel and Vodafone Idea continue to lose their subscriber base. According to the data provided by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), in the month of September, Airtel and Vodafone Idea lost over 5 million subscribers in total.

21 Nov 2019

Royal Enfield

2020 Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350 to be launched by February

Royal Enfield is likely to launch the 2020 Thunderbird in India "in next three months" i.e. by February next year, according to GaadiWaadi.com.

Using AI, this smart e-scooter can self diagnose its problems

The trend of electric scooters tackling the problem of pollution and enabling last-mile connectivity is growing in India as well as abroad.

21 Nov 2019

Kolkata

#TrueStory: Bundles of cash showered from Kolkata building

In a bizarre incident, countless pedestrians and bystanders were seen trying to grab as much scattered cash as possible, after bundles of rupee notes, worth around Rs. 5 lakh, were thrown out of a building on the busy Bentinck Street in Kolkata.

21 Nov 2019

Kirin

Honor 20i gets limited-period price-cut, now available at Rs. 10,999

Honor's recently launched mid-budget smartphone, the Honor 20i, has received an attractive price cut of Rs. 4,000 in India.

21 Nov 2019

Telangana

He is German: Home Ministry revokes Telangana MLA's citizenship

Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) from Telangana, Ramesh Chennamaneni is no longer a citizen of India, the government announced on Wednesday, while accusing him of misrepresenting and concealing facts, and obtaining citizenship fraudulently.

21 Nov 2019

ICICI Bank

#FinancialBytes: What are holiday loans? Here's everything to know

For many, traveling is a passion and an escape from their hectic life. Though traveling has become popular in India, it has also become very expensive.