31 Jan 2021

Who is Indo-Australian spin sensation Tanveer Sangha?

On Wednesday, Cricket Australia named Indian-origin spinner Tanveer Sangha in their squad for the T20I series against New Zealand.

#HealthBytes: The many benefits of natural light on your body

If you were to choose between spending time in a spacious but dimly lit room or a small cubicle with ample lighting, chances are that you will go for the latter option.

Spectators could be allowed in India-England Test series: Details here

In a huge development, the fans might be able to witness the impending Test series between India and England at the MA Chidambaram stadium.

Royal Enfield Hunter 350 motorbike spied testing; design details revealed

Chennai-based Royal Enfield is set to launch its Hunter 350 motorbike sometime this year.

Farmers' Protest: Journalist Mandeep Punia sent to 14-day judicial custody

Journalist Mandeep Punia was detained by the police on Saturday from the Delhi-Haryana Singhu border and sent to 14-day judicial custody.

Black Shark 4 certified by TENAA; to get 6.67-inch display

The Black Shark 4 gaming smartphone has been certified by China's TENAA, hinting at its imminent launch.

2021 Yamaha MT-25, with 250cc parallel-twin engine, launched in Indonesia

Japanese automaker Yamaha has launched the 2021 iteration of its MT-25 streetfighter motorbike in Indonesia. It is up for grabs in three color options.

Working From Home: Tips to maintain health and wellness

With new coronavirus strains being identified and vaccines yet to be rolled out for the general public, we will have to work out of our homes for many more months.

Jawa Perak motorcycle becomes costlier by Rs. 3,000 in India

Classic Legends has hiked the price of its Jawa Perak bobber-styled motorbike in India.

What you should know before buying a pair of sunglasses

Sunglasses have become a mandatory fashion accessory to an extent where celebrities are always wearing one to every outing (even when not required) and with every outfit.

ASUS ROG Phone 5 gets TENAA certification, certain specifications revealed

Taiwanese tech giant ASUS's upcoming gaming smartphone, the ROG Phone 5, has been certified by TENAA, and the agency's listing has revealed some of its key specifications and images.

Pakistan drop Fakhar Zaman, Wahab Riaz for South Africa T20Is

Star players Fakhar Zaman and Wahab Riaz have been dropped from the Pakistan squad for the upcoming T20I series against South Africa.

India vs England, Tests: Anderson, Broad can reach these milestones

India and England are set to square-off in the first of four-Test series, starting February 5.

Cinema halls, theaters allowed 100% capacity from February 1

The central government has allowed cinema halls and theaters to function with 100% capacity from Monday (February 1).

Netflix's 'The Sandman' cast revealed, time to reimagine 'The Devil'

The dawn has arrived on R-rated adaptations of great comic books and Vertigo is making its debut in mainstream feature entertainment with Netflix.

Single 6GB RAM variant for POCO M3 smartphone in India

Prior to its launch in India on February 2, POCO has put up a tweet saying that its M3 handset will be available in a single 6GB RAM variant here.

Republic Day violence: Five identified have criminal records, say cops

At least five people identified at Red Fort during the Republic Day breach reportedly have criminal records in Punjab.

BBL: Mitchell Marsh fined $5,000 for showing dissent

Perth Scorchers' Mitchell Marsh has been charged with a Level 2 offence under the Cricket Australia Code of Conduct. He was handed a $5,000 fine for the same.

Here's how you can train your brain to memorize things

We run, lift weights, and train hard to remain in shape. Yes, it is important.

Records Cheteshwar Pujara can script in the India-England Test series

Indian cricket team batsman Cheteshwar Pujara will be keen to get the job done in the upcoming four-Test series against England, starting February 5.

Five super chic ways to style your denims

Jeans are our favorite trousers and there's enough reason.

iPhone 13 could combine in-display fingerprint sensor with Face ID

Apple continues its trend of being a couple of years behind the curve. After having its Face ID gambit ruined by face masks, the iPhone maker finally seems ready to give in to consumer demand for in-display fingerprint scanning.

Siddharth, Aditi Rao-starrer 'Maha Samudram' to release on August 19

Aditi Rao Hydari, Siddharth, and Sharwanand starrer upcoming Telugu film Maha Samudram will be released in theaters on August 19, its makers confirmed on Saturday.

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Arjun among players selected for MCA camp

Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar's son Arjun Tendulkar is among the 100 players selected by the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) for the probable players' camp for the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2021.

Bangladesh vs WI: Shakib Al Hasan included in Test squad

Bangladesh senior cricketer Shakib Al Hasan has been named in the Test squad for the upcoming two-match series against West Indies.

Bentley produces over 80,000 units of Continental GT coupe

British carmaker Bentley Motors has crossed the 80,000 units production milestone for the Continental GT.

#MannkiBaat: India running world's biggest, fastest vaccination drive, says Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday addressed the 73rd edition of his monthly radio show 'Mann ki Baat'.

Stat attack: Manchester City's winning streak in January

Manchester City have continued their sublime run of form to end the month of January on a high.

Tarantino to write 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood' novel

Legendary filmmaker Quentin Tarantino has inked a two-book deal with publishers Weidenfeld & Nicolson.

WFH special: Tips to reduce fatigue from excessive screen time

Excessive use of your phone and/or laptop in these times of WFH leads to a number of discomforts, like migraine, eye pain, and muscle fatigue, among others.

Winter coat styles that will always be trendy

Winter is the time to unleash your inner fashion beast.

La Liga, Real Madrid stunned by Levante: Records broken

Real Madrid suffered a blow in terms of keeping their hopes alive in defending the Spanish league honor this season.

Tata Tiago Limited Edition launched at Rs. 5.79 lakh

Tata Motors has launched a limited-run model of the Tiago hatchback. It is based on the XT variant of the car and costs Rs. 29,000 more.

BCCI set to conduct IPL 2021 in India

In what comes as a positive news for Indian cricket fans, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is planning to conduct the IPL 2021 in India.

Premier League, Arsenal 0-0 Manchester United: List of records broken

Manchester United lost ground in the pursuit of the Premier League title after playing out an entertaining 0-0 draw against Arsenal at the Emirates.

Iran link emerges in blast near Israel embassy in Delhi

Days after a minor blast occurred near the Israel embassy in Delhi, the police suspect the involvement of Iran, an enemy of Israel.

#HealthBytes: What is talk therapy and how does it help?

There are these golden moments when we talk to a friend for hours and end up feeling lighter and happier.

#ComicBytes: Most famous inmates of DC's infamous prison, Arkham Asylum

Arkham Asylum, the infamous prison in DC Universe, is a complete nightmare with all the illegal experiments, regular breakouts, and the overall spooky atmosphere.

Samsung patents dual-slidable handheld device possibly slated for 2021 launch

Samsung was granted a patent for a "dual slidable electronic device" in March 2020, and the documentation was released this month.

Skoda India removes Karoq SUV from its website: Details here

Ahead of the launch of the Kushaq SUV, Czech automobile manufacturer Skoda has removed the Karoq SUV from its official India website, hinting that it might be discontinued in the country.

'Cyberpunk 2077' bans sex with Johnny Silverhand aka Keanu Reeves

Those who haven't yet played Cyberpunk 2077 have lost a hot chance!

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Jay Shah elected as President of Asian Cricket Council

BCCI secretary Jay Shah has been unanimously elected as the President of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) on Saturday.

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Starship explosion prompts FAA to investigate SpaceX for license violations

Elon Musk's Mars mission has hit a regulatory hurdle. The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has launched a probe into the failed December landing of the Starship prototype.

Bairstow to join after second Test against India, ECB clarifies

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has clarified that wicket-keeper-batsman Jonny Bairstow will join the squad only after the second Test against India.

Jaguar celebrates 70 years of C-Type car with limited-run model

Jaguar is celebrating the 70-year anniversary of its C-Type racing car by creating a limited production run of new C-Type Continuation cars that will be hand-built at its Classic Works facility in Coventry.

Vikas Gupta asked for sexual favors, alleges former 'Roadies' contestant

TV reality show Roadies 9's contestant Vikas Khoker has alleged that Bigg Boss 14 contestant Vikas Gupta had asked for sexual favors from him in the past.

Tata Motors Q3 2020 report: 67.2% growth in net profit

In an encouraging development, Tata Motors has recorded a 67.2% surge in net profit for the December quarter.

Offer to suspend farm-laws for 18 months stands: PM Modi

Addressing an all-party meeting on Saturday, PM Narendra Modi reiterated the Centre stands by the offer made by Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar to farmers to suspend the three new farm laws for 18 months.

Australian players unhappy with Justin Langer's management style: Report

The Australian camp is not in a happy state after an injury-marred Team India defeated them in their own backyard.

Sanya Malhotra's next 'Pagglait' to stream on Netflix

Like many Bollywood projects nowadays, rising star Sanya Malhotra's next film, Pagglait, has also been given a digital release.

Government attempts to ban Bitcoin again; Considers digitizing the rupee

After leaving Indians with no choice but to embrace digital transactions, the government is poised to ban cryptocurrencies.

Katrina Kaif and Kartik Aaryan to star in 'Freddy'?

Katrina Kaif is on a spree of signing movies.

Cheteshwar Pujara, Ajinkya Rahane move up in ICC Test Rankings

Indian batsmen Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane have surged in the latest ICC Test Rankings for Batsmen.

IPL 2021 Auction: What each team needs to address?

The Indian Premier League 2021 season will have its mini-auction on February 18.

Internet services suspended in Delhi's border areas for two days

The Union Ministry of Home Affairs on Saturday issued a notification saying internet services will be temporarily suspended in Delhi's border areas—Ghazipur, Singhu, and Tikri—the epicenters of the farmers' protests against the newly-enacted farm laws.

India vs England: Statistical preview of Test series

After scripting history Down Under, India are set to host England in a four-match Test series.

Netflix testing a feature that stops streaming after set period

Netflix has been busy this week with Android app updates. Now, the streaming service is globally testing an option that will enable users to set an auto shutdown timer for the Android app.

Royal Enfield debuts in Japanese market with five models

India's leading motorcycle manufacturing company Royal Enfield has expanded its operations by setting foot into the Japanese market.

Records Ben Stokes could script in the India-England Test series

England cricket team all-rounder Ben Stokes is gearing up for an intense four-match Test series against Team India, starting February 5.

Manoj Bajpayee to star in investigative thriller 'Despatch'

Manoj Bajpayee, who is awaiting the release of the web show The Family Man 2, has been roped in to play the role of a crime journalist in the upcoming movie Despatch.

Karnataka Congress MLC Prakash Rathod caught watching porn during session

Karnataka Congress leader and Member of Legislative Council (MLC) Prakash Rathod was allegedly caught browsing pornographic content on his mobile phone in the Karnataka Vidhan Parishad on Friday, said reports.

'Mirzapur': Allahabad High Court stays arrest of show's makers

The Allahabad High Court has stayed the arrest of web series Mirzapur's producers, Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani, in connection with a First Information Report (FIR) filed against them.

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Baroda set up final versus TN

Baroda showed character as they stalled Punjab in the second semi-final of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.

Australian Open to allow up to 30,000 fans a day

The Australian Open will be allowed to admit up to 30,000 fans a day as the Grand Slam gets underway on February 8.

A year into pandemic, India's death toll drops to fourth-highest

As India's battle against coronavirus logged one year on Saturday, the nation slipped on the death toll index, going from the third to fourth position.

Premier League, Arsenal vs Manchester United: Statistical preview

Arsenal host Manchester United in gameweek 21 of the Premier League 2020-21 season.

Ghazipur: After Tikait's appeal, hundreds of farmers, students join protest

After Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) leader Rakesh Tikait broke down at the Ghazipur protest site on Thursday night, appealing to farmers from western Uttar Pradesh to join, hundreds—including not only farmers but also students from different universities/colleges—arrived at the site by Friday.

Ranji Trophy scrapped for 2020/21, Vijay Hazare Trophy gets go-ahead

In a major development, India's premier domestic tournament Ranji Trophy won't be held in the truncated 2020/21 season.

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Civic officials dump homeless outside 'clean' Indore, videos go viral

Indore, judged as the cleanest city by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs for four straight years, garnered attention for poor reasons when videos of civic officials dumping homeless elderly at the city's outskirts surfaced on Friday.

Start vaccinating frontline workers from next week, Centre tells states

Two weeks after the coronavirus vaccination drive was launched in India, the union government on Friday directed all states and union territories to begin inoculating frontline workers from Monday, i.e., February 1.

Coronavirus: India's tally reaches 10.73 million with 13K new cases

India on Friday reported more than 13,000 fresh coronavirus infections, pushing the nationwide tally to 10.73 million cases.

Motorola One Macro receives Android 10 update in India

Motorola is finally releasing the Android 10 update for its One Macro model in India. The company had started soak testing the firmware in November and released it to a limited number of users.

Realme 7i goes official in Europe as rebadged Narzo 20

Realme has launched a new 7i model in Europe. It is a rebranded version of the Narzo 20 and should not be confused with the Snapdragon 662-powered 7i model that is available in India and some other Asian markets.

Samsung Galaxy Note10 Lite receives One UI 3.0 update

Samsung Galaxy Note10 Lite has joined the list of devices to get the latest Android 11-based One UI 3.0 update. It is currently being rolled out in France.

#ComicBytes: Meet Moon Girl, the smartest character in Marvel Universe

When Marvel Comics revamped Devil Dinosaur, the classic 1978 comic, they replaced the main character Moon Boy with Moon Girl aka Lunella Lafayette.