15 Jan 2021

Xiaomi blacklisted: Trump administration gives until November 11 to divest

In its final days, US President Donald Trump-led administration has added nine companies to Pentagon's list of suspected "communist Chinese military companies". The list includes plane maker Commercial Aircraft of China (COMAC) in addition to smartphone manufacturer Xiaomi as per a Reuters report.

Ahead of launch in India, Skoda Kodiaq (facelift) spied testing

Czech automaker Skoda will launch the facelifted Kodiaq SUV in India, in the second half of 2021.

Always felt I was queer, Tilda Swinton says in interview

We all love watching Tilda Swinton perform.

Vivo X60 Pro+ to be launched on January 21

Following the launch of Vivo X60 and X60 Pro smartphones in China last month, the company is now geared up to unveil the X60 Pro+ model from the line-up on January 21, as confirmed through an official poster.

TRP scam: WhatsApp chats between Arnab Goswami, ex-BARC CEO leaked

The Mumbai Police, which is probing the alleged TRP (Television Rating Points) scam, has reportedly released alleged WhatsApp chats between Republic TV editor-in-chief Arnab Goswami and ex-CEO of Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC), Partho Dasgupta.

Reasonance showcases truly wireless TV technology: Details here

A relatively unknown start-up Reasonance has delivered breakthrough TV technology at the Consumer Electronic Show 2021. The company's yet-unnamed product powers a 40-inch TV through thin air. No cables required.

President Kovind donates Rs. 5L for Ayodhya Ram Mandir construction

President Ram Nath Kovind on Friday donated an amount of Rs. 5,00,100 in his personal capacity toward the construction of the grand Ram Temple in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh.

Akshay Kumar's 'Bell Bottom's release pushed to June 2021

Bollywood star Akshay Kumar's upcoming spy thriller Bell Bottom, which was scheduled to be released in April this year, has been postponed.

2021 Skoda Superb launched in India at Rs. 32 lakh

Czech automaker Skoda has launched the 2021 version of its Superb sedan in India. It comes in two trims- Sportline and Laurin & Klement (L&K).

Bajaj Dominar 250 becomes costlier by Rs. 2,000 in India

Bajaj Auto has increased the price of its BS6-compliant Dominar 250 motorbike in India.

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Didn't get Harvard offer, fell for phishing: Journalist Nidhi Razdan

Well-known journalist Nidhi Razdan claimed on Friday that she fell victim to a sophisticated cyber-attack that made her believe that she has been offered a job by Harvard University.

OPPO reduces prices of A12 handset in India

OPPO has reduced the prices of the A12 smartphone in India for the second time, by Rs. 500. Its first price-reduction happened in November last year.

Bruno Fernandes scripts a special Premier League record

Manchester United mid-fielder Bruno Fernandes scripted history by becoming the first player to win four Premier League Player of the Month awards in a single calendar year.

Will Chris Evans return as Captain America?

Anything is possible in the superhero world once the studio and the stars are on the same page.

After SCG, fans abuse Mohammed Siraj at the Gabba

Less than a week after Indian fast bowler Mohammed Siraj was abused in the Sydney Test, the Australian crowd has targeted him once again.

Samsung Galaxy M02 and A02 spotted on Bluetooth SIG website

Samsung is working to launch the Galaxy M02 and A02 smartphones soon. In the latest update, the phones have been spotted on the Bluetooth SIG site, hinting at an imminent launch.

10 women en route Goa for vacation killed in accident

In a tragic piece of news, 10 women, who were going to Goa for a vacation, and their driver, were killed in a road accident on Friday in Karnataka's Dharwad district. Six people were injured and are recuperating at KIMS Hospital in Hubballi.

Navdeep Saini undergoes scans after suffering groin strain

Team India suffered yet another injury scare as fast bowler Navdeep Saini walked off with a groin strain on Day 1 of the ongoing Brisbane Test.

Arjun Tendulkar makes senior debut for Mumbai: Details here

Sachin Tendulkar's son Arjun made his senior debut for the Mumbai T20 team in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy on Friday.

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Katy Perry, Pokémon come together to celebrate latter's 25th anniversary

On one hand, you have Pokémon, the giant of an intellectual property of Japan, spanning across anime, games, merchandise et al.

India's new farm-laws potential 'step forward' for agricultural reforms: IMF

Backing the new farm laws introduced by the Indian Government, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said that these laws have the potential to "represent a significant step forward" for agricultural reforms.

Journalist Rajeev Masand appointed COO at Karan Johar's agency

Film critic and journalist Rajeev Masand has been appointed as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) at filmmaker Karan Johar's new talent management company, Dharma Cornerstone Agency (DCA).

NVIDIA and AMD on GPU shortages: No improvement until May

The latest GPUs from NVIDIA and AMD have been nigh impossible to purchase from launch day itself. The precious few cards available were quickly lapped up by scalpers using bots and re-listed on eBay for a staggering premium.

100th Test for Nathan Lyon: His career in numbers

Australia's Nathan Lyon is playing his 100th career Test match.

PMC Bank scam: Raut's wife repaid money after being summoned

Varsha Raut, the wife of Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut, repaid Rs. 55 lakh that she took as an "interest-free" loan from the wife of an accused in the PMC Bank scam after she was summoned by the Enforcement Directorate (ED).

COVID-19 caller tune featuring Bachchan's voice is being replaced

Ahead of the COVID-19 vaccination drive in India, the voice lent by Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan for the coronavirus public service announcement on phone calls has been replaced with a new one starting Thursday.

Joe Root smashes 18th career Test century: The key numbers

England skipper Joe Root brought up his 18th career Test century on Day 2 of the first match against Sri Lanka in Galle.

AUSvIND, Brisbane Test: India bounce back after Labuschagne's ton

Team India made a comeback after removing the dangerous Marnus Labuschagne in the final session on Day 1 of the Brisbane Test.

Coronavirus vaccination drive: Voters' data sought from Election Commission

As the scale of Indian elections and the coronavirus vaccination drive, starting from tomorrow, are comparable, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) requested the Election Commission to share electoral roll data, a plea which the polling body accepted.

'Manikarnika Returns': Kangana Ranaut accused of violating copyright laws

Soon after the announcement of the second leg of the Manikarnika franchise, the movie has landed into a controversy over copyright issues.

Ahead of launch next month, Hyundai IONIQ 5 e-SUV teased

Prior to its debut next month, South Korean automaker Hyundai has teased its IONIQ 5 electric SUV in a series of images.

Thangarasu Natarajan scripts history on Test debut in Brisbane

Fast bowler Thangarasu Natarajan was handed his debut Test cap as the injury-hit India entered the Brisbane Test.

Premier League, Palace end Arsenal's mini resurgence: Records broken

Arsenal's four-game winning run in all competitions came to an end as a stubborn Crystal Palace side held them to a 0-0 draw in the Premier League.

Aston Martin DBX launched in India at Rs. 3.82 crore

British automaker Aston Martin has launched its first ever SUV, the DBX, in India. Only 11 units are up for grabs this year.

Brisbane Test: Marnus Labuschagne slams his fifth Test ton

Australian top-order batsman Marnus Labuschagne slammed his fifth Test ton in the final session on Day 1 of the fourth Test against India.

Farmers, Centre to hold ninth round of talks today

The Farmers and Centre will hold the ninth round of talks today at 12 PM, for the first time since the Supreme Court put a stay on the implementation of three laws that triggered a massive protest.

Athletic beat Real in Spanish Super Cup semi-final: Records broken

Athletic Club will face Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup final after they beat Real Madrid 2-1 in the semi-final.

Brisbane Test: India get rid of Smith; Labuschagne impresses

In the second session, fans witnessed an interesting battle between Indian bowlers and Australian batsmen, which eventually went the latter's way.

Before vaccination drive, Centre explains dos and don'ts to states

Just as India is readying itself for the massive coronavirus vaccination drive, the federal government explained to the states what they should do and what not, to ensure the entire process is seamless.

Samsung begins production of Galaxy A52 smartphone in India

Samsung is gearing up to unveil the Galaxy A52 smartphone soon in India. And, in the latest update, the production of the phone has reportedly been commenced at the company's Noida facility.

Benelli launches Imperiale 400 Retro Edition in Thailand: Details here

Italian automaker Benelli has launched a limited-run Retro Edition of its Imperiale 400 motorcycle in Thailand. Its production will be limited to just 100 units.

#ComicBytes: Tracing the origin of the smartest Robin, Tim Drake

Tim Drake's Robin is always overlooked because of Dick Grayson's popularity and Jason Todd's tragedy.

2021 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R motorbike to be launched by March

Japanese automaker Kawasaki's 2021 Ninja ZX-10R motorbike, which debuted late last year, will reportedly make its way to India by March.

Filming thriller series 'The Undoing' left Nicole Kidman 'physically sick'

Method actors tend to get into the character's skin, which leaves an impact on them on a personal level.

14 Jan 2021
USA

Porsche Boxster 25 Years edition with 4-liter flat-six engine launched

To celebrate the 25th anniversary of its roadster family, Porsche has launched a new limited-run model called the Boxster 25 Years. It is based on the GTS 4.0 and its production is limited to 1,250 units worldwide.

Tom Hanks, JLo, Gaga to light up Joe Biden's inauguration

"Life was like a box of chocolates. You never know what you're gonna get."

Shakira sells 145-song robust back catalog to Hipgnosis Songs Fund

Shakira has sold her back catalog consisting of 145 songs, which are either in English or Latin.

Samsung Galaxy S21 series launched in India at Rs. 70,000

Samsung has launched the Galaxy S21, S21+, and S21 Ultra models as its latest flagship smartphones. They feature a brand-new camera design, top-of-the-line hardware, adaptive screen refresh rate, and come in attractive color options.

Qualcomm buys chip design firm founded by former Apple engineers

Not long after Apple shook the computing space with it prodigious M1 chip, Qualcomm has lapped up a chip design firm founded two years ago by former Apple engineers.

Flo reaches settlement with FTC over misuse of period-tracking data

Flo, a popular period tracking app with a user base of over 100 million, was allegedly sharing user data with Facebook and Google discreetly. This was also reported in 2019 by The Wall Street Journal.

Zayn Malik dropped his number. Have you called it yet?

One Direction offshoot Zayn Malik's marketing strategy while teasing his new album, Nobody is Listening, is stellar.

Banita Sandhu clarifies "misinformation" around testing COVID-19 positive

Actor Banita Sandhu, best known for her role in October, has issued a clarification regarding the "misinformation" around her COVID-19 diagnosis earlier this month.

OnePlus 9 Lite to be launched in March: Details here

OnePlus is expected to introduce the OnePlus 9 Lite smartphone sometime in March 2021. Now, tipster @TechDroider has confirmed that the phone, with Snapdragon 865 chipset, will definitely be launched in India and China.

TVS Scooty Pep Plus Mudhal Kadhal launched at Rs. 56,000

To commemorate the festival of Pongal, TVS Motor Company has launched a limited-edition model of its Scooty Pep Plus scooter in Tamil Nadu.

2021 Tata Safari SUV revealed in India; production underway

Ahead of its launch in India later this month, Tata Motors has revealed the 2021 Safari SUV. The production of the car is underway at the company's Pune factory.

Union Budget 2021 on February 1: Here are key expectations

As India hopes to recover from the COVID-19-induced economic crisis, all eyes are now on the Union Budget for the upcoming financial year.

Kangana to star in 'Manikarnika Returns: The Legend Of Didda'

Bollywood actor Kangana Ranaut is all set to star in the second leg of the Manikarnika franchise titled, Manikarnika Returns: The Legend Of Didda.

'Snowpiercer' Season-2 gets its antagonist in 'GoT' alum Sean Bean

TNT is bringing another spine-chilling season of Snowpiercer.

Bayern Munich knocked out of DFB-Pokal: Records broken

Holders Bayern Munich were knocked out of the DFB-Pokal by second-tier side Holstein Kiel.

Member quits SC's panel formed to talk with protesting farmers

Bhupinder Singh Mann, the President of Bhartiya Kisan Union, on Thursday quit the four-member committee formed by Supreme Court to talk with farmers who have been protesting against three farm laws for over a month.

#CES2021: LG showcases OLED, MiniLED TVs and WebOS 6.0

Korean consumer electronics giant LG unveiled new TVs and teased the LG Rollable phone at its CES 2021 press conference. In the spirit of the first-ever virtual CES, a segment of LG's event was hosted by a completely virtual person, Reah Keem.

Andy Murray tests positive for coronavirus ahead of Australian Open

Britain's former world number one Andy Murray is doubtful for the upcoming Australian Open after he tested positive for coronavirus.

Redmi K40 could come with MediaTek Dimensity 1200 chipset

Redmi is working to launch its next flagship series of smartphones, the K40 line-up in the Chinese market. In the latest development, the company's General Manager has posted on Weibo, revealing the launch date and specifications of the series.

'Four More Shots Please!' season 3's shoot to begin soon

After presenting two successful seasons, the makers of the web series Four More Shots Please! are all set to kick-start shooting for its third leg.

Facebook, WhatsApp, TikTok among most popular apps of 2020

The market of mobile apps continued to grow in 2020 in spite (or rather because) of the pandemic.

No bird flu detected in poultry birds in Delhi

The Delhi Animal Husbandry Unit on Thursday confirmed that avian influenza, or bird flu, hasn't been detected in the poultry birds in the national capital.

WHO team reaches China to investigate coronavirus origins

A team of ten scientists from the World Health Organization (WHO) landed in Wuhan on Thursday to understand how coronavirus jumped from animals to humans, triggering a pandemic that has killed nearly two million globally and battered economies.

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Mohammed Azharuddeen slams 37-ball century

Mohammed Azharuddeen played one of the finest knocks in the history of Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy to guide Kerala to a dominant eight-wicket win against Mumbai at the Wankhede Stadium on Wednesday.

No pictures please: Virat-Anushka ask paparazzi to respect baby's privacy

Celebrity couple Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma welcomed their first child, a baby girl, on Monday.

Samsung launches Galaxy A32 5G as its cheapest 5G handset

Samsung has finally launched the much-awaited budget-range 5G smartphone, the Galaxy A32 5G in the European market.

Barcelona reach Spanish Super Cup final: The key numbers

Barcelona qualified for the Spanish Super Cup final after sealing a penalty shootout against Real Sociedad following a 1-1 draw after extra time.

PM Modi to launch India's coronavirus vaccination drive

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will on Saturday, January 16, launch India's coronavirus vaccination drive virtually. He will also launch the Co-WIN app on that day.

Royal Enfield Meteor 350 has become more expensive in India

Chennai-based Royal Enfield has increased the prices of its Meteor 350 motorbike in India.

Mauricio Pochettino wins first trophy of managerial career

Mauricio Pochettino won the first trophy of his managerial career as Paris Saint-Germain beat Marseille to win the Trophee des Champions in Lens.

Bruce Willis refuses to wear mask, store authorities say 'leave'

It's really unfortunate when actors you idolize cut a sorry figure publicly.

Odysse launches E2Go electric scooter in India at Rs. 55,500

Odysse Electric Vehicles has launched its new low-speed scooter, the E2Go in India. It comes in two variants- E2Go and E2Go Lite and can be driven without a driving license, registration, or insurance.

Motorola Edge S teased, will offer Snapdragon 8-series chipset

Motorola is gearing up to launch the flagship Edge S smartphone, soon. It is tipped to come with an OLED screen and triple rear cameras.

'Master': Chennai's Kasi theater booked for violating COVID-19 rules

On Wednesday, the Chennai Police booked the popular Kasi theater in Ashok Nagar for violating social distancing rules at the screening of Vijay-starrer Master.

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Trump's Twitter ban right but sets dangerous precedent: Jack Dorsey

Jack Dorsey, the boss of the micro-blogging website Twitter, has defended his company's decision to block the outgoing United States President Donald Trump from its platform but said that this ban sets a "dangerous precedent."

Premier League: Manchester City go unbeaten in eight games

Manchester City are definitely title contenders for the Premier League 2020-21 season.

Australia vs India, 4th Test: Preview, Dream11 and stats

An injury-hit Team India is all set to take on Australia in the fourth Test at the Gabba in Brisbane from Friday onwards.

Trump becomes first president in US to be impeached twice

Donald Trump has become the first United States President to be impeached twice, this time for "incitement of insurrection" at Capitol last week.

Kevin Hart strengthens Netflix bond with four-film, first-look deals

Central Intelligence star Kevin Hart is following the footsteps of senior funnyman Adam Sandler.

Tesla enters India, sets shop in Bengaluru; Gadkari confirms news

After years of speculation and a failed pre-order attempt, Tesla has finally entered India. And this time it's for real because the company has registered an Indian arm in Bengaluru, Karnataka.

#ComicBytes: The most despicable acts of sassy inventor, Hank Pym

Ever since his introduction in MCU, Hank Pym is seen as a sassy yet genius inventor, who is highly likable.

Makar Sankranti: Recipes to try at home this festive season

Makar Sankranti marks the end of the long winter months and celebrates the onset of spring.

TECNO Camon 16 Premier launched in India at Rs. 17,000

Expanding its portfolio of budget smartphones, Chinese tech giant TECNO has launched the Camon 16 Premier handset in India. Priced at Rs. 16,999, it will go on sale in the country starting January 16 at 12 pm via Flipkart.

2021 Honda CBR150R, with new styling and features, launched

Japanese automaker Honda has launched the 2021 version of its CBR150R motorbike in Indonesia. It is unlikely to make its way to India anytime soon.