17 Jan 2021

'Tandav' review: A predictable yet addictive show

Ambition comes with its shades of grey.

Tata Nexon EV emerges 2020's bestselling electric car in India

Tata Motors' Nexon EV emerged as the bestselling electric car in India for 2020 by selling 2,529 units and claiming a market share of 63.2%.

BCCI to discuss 'bigger IPL window' in forthcoming meeting

While two new teams are set to be introduced from the IPL 2022 season onwards, the BCCI is working on ways to get a bigger window in the international calendar in order to accommodate a longer tournament.

itel Vision 1 Pro launched in India at Rs. 6,600

Chinese smartphone maker itel has launched a new budget handset in India called the Vision 1 Pro. It is up for grabs in two colors: Aurora Blue and Ocean Blue.

Samsung Galaxy M62 smartphone with 7,000mAh battery gets FCC certification

A Samsung handset bearing model number SM-M62F/DS, with a 7,000mAh battery, has reportedly received the FCC certification.

#HealthBytes: These health benefits of laughter are scientifically proved

May it be giggling while watching our favorite sitcom or sharing a joke with our friend, even the smallest act of laughter has health benefits.

MP: 13-year-old gang-raped thrice by 9 men in 5 days

In a horrifying incident, nine men allegedly gang-raped a teenaged girl in five days in the Umaria district of Madhya Pradesh, the police said.

ASUS ROG Phone 4 to get 6,000mAh battery with fast-charging

Taiwanese tech giant ASUS's ROG Phone 4 will make its debut in the coming days.

Brisbane Test, Day 3: Records broken by Sundar and Thakur

Washington Sundar and Shardul Thakur kept India's hopes alive in the ongoing Brisbane Test with a record partnership on Day 3.

Co-WIN app suffers glitches on 1st day of vaccination drive

The COVID-19 Vaccine Intelligence Network (Co-WIN) platform suffered several glitches on the first day of India's vaccination drive.

All about Lagom: The Swedish way to a happy life

Life constantly seems to be a rat race where everyone is either running toward a goal or is tucked away somewhere in their own past.

SL vs ENG: Moeen Ali cleared to join England's bubble

All-rounder Moeen Ali, on Saturday, entered England's bio-bubble after clearing two COVID-19 tests.

Manchester United's Premier League performance at Anfield since Ferguson's retirement

Manchester United's record at Anfield in the Premier League since Sir Alex Ferguson's retirement has been mixed.

Want to get an even skin tone? Follow these tips

When a few parts of the skin appear darker than the others, it leads to uneven skin tone.

Haus Laboratories, Lady Gaga's makeup brand, criticized for 'triggering' ad

Brand value has always depended on relating to the target audience.

UK PM invites Modi for G7; to visit India

United Kingdom Prime Minister Boris Johnson has invited Indian counterpart Narendra Modi to attend the G7 summit in Cornwall.

Manchester City vs Crystal Palace: Preview, Dream11 and stats

Manchester City will hope to maintain pressure atop in the Premier League 2020-21 season when they take on Crystal Palace at the Etihad later tonight.

Macaulay Culkin approves netizens' demand for Trump-less 'Home Alone 2'

Macaulay Culkin, the child-star from the Home Alone franchise, has taken a dig at an unexpected co-actor.

Brisbane Test: Sundar, Thakur bring India back in the hunt

Washington Sundar and Shardul Thakur headlined the Indian innings in the final session on Day 3 of the ongoing Brisbane Test.

Leicester rise to second in Premier League: Records broken

James Maddison and Harvey Barnes scored a goal each to help Leicester City beat Southampton 2-0 in a crunch Premier League encounter.

Meet India's frontline workers who received first COVID-19 vaccine shots

On Saturday, India launched its COVID-19 vaccination drive, inoculating 1.91 lakh people on the first day alone.

Some benefits of activated charcoal for skin and hair

Activated charcoal is a staple in the beauty industry and is used in a variety of products.

Aprilia Tuono V4 with more comfort, Euro 5-compliant engine unveiled

Italian automaker Aprilia has unveiled the 2021 version of its Tuono V4 naked motorbike. It comes in two variants: Standard and Factory.

Spanish Super Cup final preview: Barcelona vs Athletic Club

Barcelona and Athletic Club gear up for a cracking Spanish Super Cup finale later tonight.

'Cyberpunk 2077' developer sorry for the experience, promises patches soon

Gamers are foul mouthing Cyberpunk 2077 out of the sheer frustration they have been facing as bug-riddled gameplay on consoles left their joysticks a bit too clean since the game's release on December 10, 2020.

Aryaan Arora to star in CBS and Hulu Drama 'Bull'

Aryaan Arora has been cast as Dev Malani in Bull, a CBS legal drama series currently streaming on Hulu. CBS Network and Studio, as well as Glenn Gordon Caron and the other executive producers of Bull, offered him the role earlier this week.

JEE Main 2021: Check important details here

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2021 Application Form.

Ozil agrees to terminate Arsenal contract, set to join Fenerbahce

The seven-year stay of Mesut Ozil at Arsenal is set to end after fresh reports claimed the former Germany attacker and the Gunners have reached an agreement in principle to release him from contract.

#HealthBytes: Before using apple cider vinegar, know all about it

Apple cider vinegar (ACV) is fermented apple juice and is mainly composed of acetic acid, which gives it a sour smell and taste.

Brisbane Test: Australia on top; Sundar, Thakur drive India forward

Hosts Australia continued to mow down India's middle-order in the second session on Day 3 of the ongoing Brisbane Test.

Norway raises COVID-19 vaccine concerns for elderly after 29 deaths

Norway has expressed concern over the safety of the COVID-19 vaccine developed by Pfizer and BioNTech among older populations as 29 people died after receiving the shot.

Chelsea scrape past 10-man Fulham in Premier League: Records broken

Chelsea labored their way past 10-man Fulham to collect all three points in a crucial Premier League encounter at Craven Cottage.

Attractive offers on Mahindra four-wheelers in January 2021

In an attempt to increase its sales, Mahindra & Mahindra is offering great deals on select cars in India such as the XUV300, Marazzo, Scorpio, and XUV500.

Samsung Galaxy A12 reportedly bags BIS certification, India launch imminent

Samsung is working on launching the Galaxy A12 smartphone in India soon. In the latest development, the phone has been found listed on the BIS certification site (via @the_tech_guy).

Jeep Compass (facelift) to be launched on January 27

After unveiling the updated Compass SUV in India earlier this month, automaker Jeep has announced that the car will be launched on January 27 and the prices will also be announced on the same day.

Honda City bags over 21,800 unit sales in 2020

In a remarkable achievement, Honda Motor has recorded 21,826 unit sales of its City sedan in the calendar year 2020.

British spy Noor Inayat Khan's life getting a thriller series

A suspenseful series about an Indian-origin British spy is in the making.

16 Jan 2021

Guru Dutt's daughter sends legal notice to director Bhavna Talwar

Late legendary filmmaker Guru Dutt's daughter Neena, aka Sana Memon, has sent a legal notice to director Bhavna Talwar, who had last year announced a biopic on the maverick.

'Cherry' trailer: Tom Holland, Russo brothers break Marvel stereotypes successfully

It seems that three of the most recognized figures of the Marvel Cinematic Universe—the Russo brothers and Tom Holland—want to break their preset images.

Apple to sign, produce Joaquin Phoenix-Ridley Scott's Napoleon Bonaparte biopic

Joaquin Phoenix's upcoming role of French emperor Napoleon Bonaparte has received a plush deal with one of the most prominent OTT platforms at present.

BSB splitting? Bandmates Brian, Kevin's political disagreement fuels rift rumors

Brian Littrell, one part of the most popular pop boy band of the '90s, Backstreet Boys, has earned himself a controversy.

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#BoycottTandav trends: Amazon series accused of mocking Hindu Gods

Just one day after its release, Amazon Prime Video's political-thriller web series Tandav has landed into a controversy for allegedly hurting religious sentiments of the Hindu community.

Tarun Bhati: A 19-year-old who owns three different companies

Tarun Bhati, a 19-year-old owner of three different companies, started at the young age of 15 by running Minecraft Server just to be self-reliant.

Facebook fined $650 million for collecting facial recognition data inappropriately

Facebook has been ordered to pay $650 million as part of a settlement to Illinois residents for collecting facial recognition data without their consent.

#NewsBytesExplainer: Decoding Rohit Sharma's pattern of dismissals

India finished on 68/2 before rain wiped out the final session's play, on Day 2 of the ongoing Brisbane Test.

WhatsApp capitulates: Won't implement controversial privacy policy for 3 months

With WhatsApp's clarifications being received with skepticism, the chat app has pushed the deadline for accepting its new Terms of Service (ToS) forward by three months.

'Bigg Boss' talent manager Pista Dhakad, 23, dies in accident

Talent manager Pista Dhakad, who handled various Bigg Boss celebrities, has passed away following a road accident on Friday.

Honor V40's launch postponed, to be unveiled on January 22

Honor's V40 handset, which was scheduled to be launched on January 18, will now be announced on January 22, the company confirmed via Weibo. It will go on sale on the same day.

Spotify 'Car Thing' seeks FCC nod; significant redesign, features revealed

Popular music streaming service Spotify has sought FCC certification for a new Bluetooth-enabled device dubbed Car Thing. Last heard of in 2019, the car companion has received a significant design revamp and no longer resembles the 2019 concept.

Jurgen Klopp's 200th match in the Premier League: Key numbers

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp will be hoping to get past the line when his side takes on Manchester United in a crunch Premier League game on Sunday.

'Pieces of a Woman' review: When loss rebuilds, you relate

It was a tough decision to watch a Shia LaBeouf film after FKA Twigs's narrative about the murderous extent to which he took himself to stay in characters.

Hyundai Grand i10 hatchback discontinued in India: Details here

Hyundai has removed the Grand i10 hatchback from its official Indian website, giving rise to speculation that it might have been discontinued. The success of the Grand i10 NIOS might be the reason behind the move.

Dakar Rally: France's Stephane Peterhansel wins for the 14th time

France's Stephane Peterhansel on Friday won the Dakar Rally for the 14th time.

Paresh Rawal set to complete Rishi Kapoor's final film

Actor Paresh Rawal has been roped in to complete the remaining portions of late actor Rishi Kapoor in his final film Sharmaji Namkeen.

Elton John, Chad Smith, Miley Cyrus unite for Metallica's cover

Miley Cyrus is as unpredictable as an entertainer should be.

Farm laws: Centre wants clause-by-clause discussion with protesting farmers

During the ninth round of talks with farmers on Friday, the Centre insisted on clause-by-clause discussion, a departure from the blanket demand of protesters to repeal the three laws.

Brisbane Test: Play abandoned in final session; key takeaways

In what was an unfortunate end of Day 2, the post-tea play was abandoned as the ground couldn't recover from the heavy downpour.

Mi 11 Pro might feature a dominant 80W fast-charging support

After the launch of the Mi 11 smartphone last month, its Pro model is now in the works to be unveiled. In the latest update, tipster Digital Chat Station has revealed that the Mi 11 Pro will come with 80W wireless charging support.

A look at Wayne Rooney's career in numbers

Former Manchester United and England legend Wayne Rooney has retired from football as a player after being appointed as the permanent manager of Championship outfit Derby County.

Varun Dhawan, Natasha Dalal to get married this month: Reports

Bollywood actor Varun Dhawan is all set to marry his fiancee, fashion designer Natasha Dalal, on January 24, reports suggest.

Australian Open arrivals hit with COVID-19 scare

Less than 48 hours after the first set of players arrived for the delayed Australian Open on charter jets, COVID-19 scare has rocked the tourney.

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NVIDIA announces next-gen mobile GPUs, claims huge performance gains

NVIDIA yet again beat AMD to the punch by announcing its next-gen laptop GPUs. The mobile RTX 3000 series GPUs share nomenclature with their desktop counterparts, but thermal and power constraints keep them from matching their performance.

Premier League, Liverpool vs Manchester United: Preview, Dream11 and stats

Premier League champions Liverpool host arch-rivals Manchester United in a crunch battle at Anfield on Sunday.

India's coronavirus vaccination drive: AIIMS Director Randeep Guleria gets inoculated

Dr. Randeep Guleria, the Director of New Delhi's prestigious All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), on Saturday received a vaccine shot against the novel coronavirus on live television, soon after India kicked off its massive inoculating drive to end the raging pandemic.

Vaccination drive: PM gets emotional while remembering 'fallen corona warriors'

As he launched the world's largest vaccination drive on Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi struggled to hold back his emotions remembering the corona warriors who laid their lives in the line of duty. The vaccination of healthcare and frontline workers is "our tribute to them," he added.

Samsung slashes price of the strictly optional Galaxy S21 charger

Almost immediately following the announcement of the new Galaxy S21 5G series of smartphones, Samsung announced a $15 price cut on the 25W fast charger that is sold separately.

England's Joe Root smashes fourth Test double century: Records broken

England skipper Joe Root, who brought up his 18th career Test century on Day 2 of the first match against Sri Lanka in Galle, has gone on to convert it to a double ton.

TikTok star Shadab Khan accused of rape, denies allegations

TikTok star Shadab Khan has been accused of sexual exploitation and rape by his former girlfriend.

Brisbane Test, Day 2: Rain delays the final session

Team India managed to score 62/2 at the end of second session on Day 2 of the ongoing Brisbane Test.

iPhones being tested with vapor chamber cooling: Apple analyst

Apple has been hard at work to make iPhones run cooler. Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo claims that the company has been vigorously testing vapor chamber technology to cool its smartphone range.

Sleeves up India! PM Modi launches coronavirus vaccination drive

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday launched India's coronavirus vaccination drive, paving the path for the immunization of three lakh healthcare workers at over 3,000 sites across the nation.

Father of Krunal, Hardik Pandya passes away with cardiac arrest

In a disturbing news, the father of Indian cricketers Hardik and Krunal Pandya passed away due to cardiac arrest.

Brisbane Test, Day 2: Australia get rid of Indian openers

Australia held off the Indian top-order in the second session after they were bundled out for 369 on Day 2 of the ongoing Brisbane Test.

CBS original series 'Clarice' is a 'Hannibal' spin-off sans Hannibal

It seems like Hannibal by Thomas Harris is becoming a full-blown franchise in 2021.

#HealthBytes: Do you snore? Follow these tips to reduce it

Snoring happens when the air that we breathe doesn't have a free pathway to move between the nose and throat.

With vaccination drive today, India inching closer to ending pandemic

Nearly two weeks after two vaccines were given the emergency use authorization, India will begin administering doses of coronavirus vaccine to its citizens, joining the list of countries where lakhs have been immunized.

#ComicBytes: Know Renee Montoya, one of DC's prominent queer-Latina characters

Whether she is a brilliant cop or a faceless vigilante, Renee Montoya is always protecting Gotham City.

WhatsApp's policies under government scrutiny following global outrage

The Terms of Service (ToS) and privacy policy of Facebook-owned messaging service WhatsApp were recently updated. And, the revised documentation is now being scrutinized by the IT Ministry of the Government of India.

Bajaj Dominar 400 becomes slightly costlier in India

Bajaj Auto has increased the price of its Dominar 400 motorcycle in India.

OPPO A93 5G, with 90Hz display, Snapdragon 480 chipset, launched

Expanding its range of budget 5G smartphones, tech giant OPPO has released the A93 5G handset in China with a price-tag of CNY 1,999 (around Rs. 22,600).

Ahead of launch, Honor V40's camera details confirmed

Honor is all set to introduce the V40 smartphone in China on January 18. Now, two posts on Weibo by the company reportedly revealed the design features and camera information of the phone.