23 May 2021

Tairong TR400, with Ducati and Lamborghini-inspired looks, launched in China

Chinese automaker Tairong has launched the TR400 maxi-style scooter in its home country.

Useful tips to ensure your little one eats fairly well

It is quite common for children to become fussy eaters at some point in their growing years.

2021 Super Soco TC Max electric bike launched in Australia

Super Soco has launched the 2021 version of its TC Max motorcycle in Australia. It is unlikely to debut in India.

Einstein's letter with iconic equation auctioned for $1.2 million

A letter penned by world-famous physicist Albert Einstein containing one of his most famous equations E=mc^2 sold at an auction for over $1.2 million.

Premier League: Leicester, West Ham and Tottenham grab European berths

On a dramatic final day of the Premier League 2020-21 season, the race for European berths heated up considerably putting fans at the edge of their seats.

Disney working on 'Hocus Pocus' sequel with the original cast

Disney+ has officially announced a sequel to the 1993 fantasy classic Hocus Pocus.

What if LEGO produced these eight popular Netflix shows?

Depending on how old you are, Netflix or LEGO has probably been an essential part of your pandemic survival toolkit. The good folk over at TheToyZone wanted to fuse these two pastimes together to create something completely new.

Premier League, Liverpool and Chelsea secure top-four berths: Records broken

Liverpool sealed a fifth successive win in the Premier League 2020-21 season to take third place and qualify for the Champions League.

Asia Cup 2021 postponed to 2023 due to hectic calendar

In a major development, the 2021 edition of the Asia Cup has been officially postponed to 2023 due to a packed calendar.

Netflix series shows Taiwanese flag, faces wrath of Chinese viewers

Popular Thai drama Girl from Nowhere, a series distributed by Netflix, has been facing backlash from Chinese viewers online.

Short format for Class-XII board exams likely; no decision yet

The central government is reportedly considering two suggestions to conduct the board examinations for Class XII.

Apple refutes claims of compromising iCloud user security in China

According to a recent report by The New York Times, Apple has compromised the privacy and security protection of iCloud users in one of its biggest markets for Apple products, China.

'Pink: All I Know So Far': Celebrates Pink, the mother

Pink aka Alecia Beth Moore is out with her new documentary Pink: All I Know So Far on Amazon Prime Video, along with a new live album, All I Know So Far: Setlist.

1st ODI: Bangladesh humble Sri Lanka in Dhaka

A resounding spell by spinner Mehidy Hasan helped Bangladesh defeat Sri Lanka by 33 runs in the first ODI at the Shere Bangla National Stadium, Dhaka.

Formula 1, Max Verstappen wins the Monaco GP: Records broken

Max Verstappen won his second race in the 2021 season of Formula 1 by sealing the show at the Monaco Grand Prix on Sunday.

'F9' reviews: Nostalgic nods, Torettos' face-off, super magnets, and space

F9 (or Fast & Furious 9) released in South Korea and Hong Kong recently and is scheduled for a June release in the US and India.

Haryana extends COVID-19 lockdown till May 31; some curbs eased

The Haryana government has extended its ongoing COVID-19 lockdown by another week. The lockdown was supposed to last until Monday (May 24). Some of the restrictions, however, have been relaxed.

'November Story' review: Excruciatingly slow; headache-inducing and convoluted thriller

Tamannaah Bhatia-starrer November Story is now streaming on Disney+ Hotstar.

How lasers could help the ever-growing problem of space debris

NASA has so far identified over half a million pieces of space debris, some as small as flecks of paint orbiting Earth at around 17,500 mph.

'Dance of the 41' review: Powerful, tragic gay drama

Mexican drama Dance of the 41 (original title: El baile de los 41) is now streaming on Netflix.

Rapper T.I., wife accused of raping several women, investigation on

American rapper Clifford Harris, more popularly known as T.I., and his wife, Tameka "Tiny" Harris, are being probed by the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD).

New Zealand tour of England: Records Kane Williamson can break

New Zealand are set to tour UK for competing in the England Test series and the ICC World Test Championship finale.

Unnao vegetable vendor dies after being thrashed by cops

Three cops in Uttar Pradesh's Unnao have been charged with the murder of an 18-year-old vegetable vendor, identified as Faisal Hussain.

WB quells rumors, confirms 'Dune's HBO Max-theater simultaneous release plan

There was a lot of uncertainty on social media over the release of Denis Villeneuve's Dune.

Me time: Effective ways to enjoy quality time with yourself

The ongoing COVID-19-induced lockdowns mean that most students and working professionals have to kill time by just being at home with themselves.

Honda Hornet 2.0 bike available with cashback worth Rs. 3,500

Japanese automaker Honda has announced a 5% cashback of up to Rs. 3,500 on its BS6-compliant Hornet 2.0 motorcycle in India. This offer is valid on EMI transactions till June 30 via SBI Credit Cards.

Bundesliga: Robert Lewandowski breaks Gerd Muller's 49-year-old record

Star striker Robert Lewandowski has eclipsed a 49-year-old record of legend Gerd Muller in the Bundesliga.

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'Sooryavanshi', 'Bell Bottom' releasing on Independence Day? Akshay Kumar responds

There were reports doing the rounds that Akshay Kumar's upcoming cop drama Sooryavanshi will see a theatrical release around Independence Day if halls open up by August.

Sambhavna Seth alleges her father died due to medical negligence

Actress Sambhavna Seth has alleged that her father, who was seeking treatment for COVID-19 at a Delhi hospital, passed away due to the negligence of the hospital staff.

'Black fungus' cases complicate India's COVID-19 crisis

Even as India faces a brutal COVID-19 crisis, the country has witnessed a rise in the number of cases of Mucormycosis or "black fungus."

You can eat these flowers and get their benefits too!

When it comes to flowers, not all types are edible and some may even turn out to be poisonous.

Bundesliga 2020-21: Decoding the season's key numbers

The Bundesliga 2020-21 season came to an end on Saturday as champions Bayern Munich were presented with the trophy.

'Hotel Transylvania: Transformania' trailer: Those favorite, lovable monsters are back

Sony Pictures Animation has dropped the first official trailer of Hotel Transylvania: Transformania, which brings back that bevy of well-liked and funny monsters.

Prior to debut in Mexico, updated Nissan Micra hatchback revealed

Prior to going on sale in Mexico, Japanese automaker Nissan has revealed the updated version of its Micra hatchback. It is known as Nissan March in the country.

Lionel Messi wins record eighth Pichichi: Details here

Barcelona legend Lionel Messi finished as La Liga's top scorer once again after amassing 30 goals in the 2020-21 season.

Argan oil: Know all about the holy grail of oils

Argan oil is extracted from the kernels that grow on argan trees, which are native to Morocco.

Delhi COVID-19 lockdown extended yet again; curbs till May 31

The ongoing lockdown in Delhi has been extended again, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced on Sunday.

Ford to sell its India-made EcoSport SUV in Argentina

Ford has announced that the EcoSport SUV manufactured at its Chennai plant will be sold in Argentina. Currently, the India-made car is exported to international markets such as the US and Mexico.

IPL 2021: UAE likely to host the remaining matches

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is likely to conduct the remainder of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 season in September-October this year.

First-ever! NFT-enabled animated series from 'Rick and Morty' creator coming

Buzzwords like NFTs and cryptocurrency have taken over the world in the past year, and it seems like Fox wants a slice of it.

La Liga 2020-21: Decoding champions Atletico Madrid's season in numbers

On Saturday, Atletico Madrid were crowned champions of Spain after they beat Real Valladolid in the final gameweek of La Liga.

Janet Jackson sells her ensembles, Kim Kardashian buys 'If' outfit

Do you remember Janet Jackson's iconic Scream video with her brother Michael Jackson?

Delhi Police arrests Sushil Kumar: All you need to know

Two-time Olympic medalist Sushil Kumar, who was on the run for his alleged involvement in the murder of a fellow wrestler, was arrested by the Delhi Police this morning.

Want tea bombs? This is how to go about it

From Dalgona coffee to tsunami cakes, the COVID-19 pandemic gave us a lot of new recipes to dig in.

As COVID-19 batters rural India, people flock to unlicensed clinics

In a village in Uttar Pradesh, a former hospital worker has set up an unlicensed clinic to treat patients experiencing breathing difficulties, fever, etc.

#HealthBytes: Have these herbs to boost your immunity

With the COVID-19 pandemic sweeping the country, it is extremely important to up our immunity game.

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BTS single 'Butter' breaks multiple records, a day after release

South Korean boy band BTS released their new English single Butter on May 21, and it has already broken many records.

Ease leg pain with these effective and quick yoga asanas

Your leg may pain due to a host of reasons big and small. And while there are medicines to help ease it, you can even do so without depending on medication.

Kia to introduce Seltos Nightfall Edition in the US

South Korean automaker Kia is expected to introduce a Nightfall Edition for its 2022 Seltos SUV in the US.

iQOO Neo5 Vitality Edition listed online; key specifications revealed

iQOO is all set to launch a new Neo5 Vitality Edition (aka Neo5 Life) model in China on May 24.

Samsung Galaxy F42 5G may debut as rebranded M42 5G

Samsung is likely to launch a new Galaxy F42 5G model soon. The handset, with model number SM-E426B/DS, has appeared on the Wi-Fi Alliance website, hinting at its imminent launch.

22 May 2021

La Liga: Real Madrid beat Villarreal 2-1 on final matchday

Real Madrid produced a terrific win over Villarreal on the final matchday of the 2020/21 La Liga season.

Atletico crowned La Liga champions after beating Valladolid: Records broken

Atletico Madrid won their 11th La Liga title and a first in seven years after beating Real Valladolid 2-1 in gameweek 38.

Prasidh Krishna recovers from COVID-19, set to join Team India

Fast bowler Prasidh Krishna is set to join the Indian contingent for the upcoming tour of England after recovering from COVID-19.

Increase in OTT releases to further the menace of piracy?

Salman Khan released his Radhe: Your Most Wanted Bhai in India on ZEE5 and ZEEPLEX, knowing well he might suffer losses by missing out on a theatrical launch.

Lady Gaga recalls her rape episode that left her pregnant

Lady Gaga recalled a painful stretch from her life on Prince Harry-Oprah Winfrey's The Me You Can't See on Apple TV+.

Digital rights for 'RRR' sold for whopping Rs. 325 crore?

SS Rajamouli's magnum opus period drama RRR or Roudram Ranam Rudhiram is breaking records even before release.

Prince Harry's biggest revelations from 'The Me You Can't See'

The Me You Can't See, a documentary series about the importance of mental health, debuted Thursday on Apple's streaming service, Apple TV+.

Waterlogged premises, garbage, pigs: Sorry state of Bihar's second-largest hospital

Darbhanga Medical College & Hospital (DMCH), the second-largest hospital and one of the oldest medical colleges in Bihar, is operating under terribly unhygienic conditions amid the second COVID-19 wave.

Toyota celebrates 50th anniversary in Indonesia with limited-run Innova Crysta

Toyota has completed 50 years in Indonesia and to honor the occasion, the Japanese automaker has introduced a limited-edition model of its Innova Crysta MPV.

Composer Raam Laxman passes away; Salman Khan condoles death

Veteran music composer Raam Laxman, known for his music in films like Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! and Maine Pyar Kiya, passed away at his residence in Nagpur on May 22.

Will FIFA make the World Cup biennial?

The football World Cup is held every four years since the inaugural edition in 1930.

Bangladesh vs Sri Lanka, ODIs: Records that can be scripted

Bangladesh host Sri Lanka for a three-match ODI series, starting May 23.

Mahindra Thar's debut in Australia marred with design infringement issues

Mahindra & Mahindra has made it official that it has no plans of announcing the 2020 Thar in the Australian market.

Coronavirus: Delhi reports 3.5% positivity rate, lowest since April 1

The coronavirus test positivity rate in Delhi has fallen to 3.58 percent, the lowest since April 1, as India's ferocious second wave of the pandemic continues to weaken in most areas.

England fast bowler Stuart Broad set to break these records

England are set to host New Zealand for a two-match Test series, starting June 2.

8,800+ Black fungus cases in India. 60% from three states

Nearly 9,000 cases of Mucormycosis or Black fungus - a rare but potentially fatal fungal infection - have been detected across India, according to the central government's data released today.

Ahead of launch, Xiaomi reveals Redmi Note 8's (2021) design

Xiaomi is gearing up to launch the 2021 version of the Note 8 smartphone in the global markets soon.

England vs New Zealand, Tests: Records Tim Southee can script

England are set to host New Zealand for a two-match Test series, starting June 2 at Lord's.

BMW Motorrad's production-ready CE 04 e-scooter spotted testing

BMW Motorrad's CE 04 electric scooter, which was unveiled last year in concept form, has been spotted testing on the roads.

Ramdev calls allopathy 'stupid science', Medical Association demands his prosecution

The Indian Medical Association (IMA) angrily hit out at yoga guru Baba Ramdev Saturday, demanding strict action against him over his derogatory comments on allopathy, claiming the modern medicine is "stupid science" due to which lakhs have died.

OnePlus Watch Cyberpunk 2077 Edition to debut on May 24

OnePlus is all set to launch a special version of its smartwatch, called the Cyberpunk 2077 Limited Edition. It will join the recently-launched OnePlus Watch Cobalt Limited Edition and the Classic variant.

Epic v/s Apple: Cook asked why gamers paying for bankers

Apple CEO Tim Cook testified in the final round of testimony for the Epic v/s Apple lawsuit. Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers posed some pointed questions to Cook over Apple's business model and Epic's claims about unfairly leveraging its monopoly.

Europa League 2020-21: Decoding the stats of Manchester United

Manchester United will be aiming to end the 2020-21 season on a high note by winning the UEFA Europa League.

420 doctors died of COVID-19 during the second wave: IMA

Four hundred and twenty doctors have died due to the coronavirus infection during India's devastating second wave of the pandemic, the Indian Medical Association (IMA) has said.

Porsche teases its upcoming high-performance Cayenne SUV

Porsche is gearing up to launch a high-performance version of its Cayenne SUV in the coming months.

Novak Djokovic turns 34: Presenting his monumental records

Tennis legend Novak Djokovic turned 34 on Saturday.

Xiaomi Mi 11 series achieves three million global sales record

Chinese tech giant Xiaomi has announced that its recently-launched Mi 11, Mi 11 Pro, and Mi 11 Ultra, have cumulatively crossed the three million units sales milestone worldwide.

Clubs that could sign Tottenham ace Harry Kane

Tottenham ace Harry Kane wants a new challenge and is keen to depart the club in the summer.

UP government announces reward for making villages, wards COVID-19 free

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has announced a special drive to make villages and urban wards in the state free of the coronavirus, which has been devastating rural India over the past few months.

New-generation Mahindra Scorpio's launch likely deferred to February 2022

Mahindra & Mahindra's next-generation Scorpio will reportedly debut in India in February 2022. It was expected to be announced later this year but the plans have been deferred due to the current COVID-19 situation.

Air India data breach: What exactly happened?

Data belonging to around 45 lakh Air India customers was leaked in a massive breach of its data processor in February. The airline made this information public on May 21, nearly three months after it was first informed of it.

'Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar' turns 29: Some lesser-known facts

The coming-of-age teenage romance-drama Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar, starring Aamir Khan, Ayesha Jhulka and Pooja Bedi in the lead, released 29 years ago today.

OnePlus TV 40Y1 to debut in India on May 24

OnePlus is all set to add a new 40-inch model to its Y-series of smart TVs in India. The upcoming model, known as the OnePlus TV 40Y1, will be launched on May 24.

Tokyo Olympics will be held regardless of COVID-19 emergency: IOC

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is keen on conducting the Tokyo 2020 Olympics as scheduled despite the rising number of COVID-19 cases in Japan.

La Liga: Decoding the title race between Atletico and Real

The final weekend of La Liga 2020-21 sees Madrid teams Atletico and Real in the race for the league title.

Maruti Suzuki Dzire v/s Honda Amaze: Which is better?

A sub-4 meter sedan makes for an interesting value proposition since it is much more affordable than a premium hatchback or a sub-4 meter SUV.

Hyundai ALCAZAR's launch postponed to June this year

Hyundai ALCAZAR, which was slated to debut this month, will now be launched sometime in June. The company has postponed its plans due to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis in India.

COVID-19: Karnataka, Kerala extend lockdown; curfew in Goa to continue

As India's battle with COVID-19 continues amid the deadly second wave, the number of infections and deaths remains high in several states of the country.

Cyclone Yaas: Odisha puts all coastal districts on high alert

Just days after the monstrous Cyclone Tauktae wreaked havoc across several states in western India, another cyclonic storm is taking hold in the East Coast.

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NewsBytes Briefing: Clubhouse officially comes to Android, and more

Clubhouse sure has played its exclusivity card to the ragged end. But like all things new and intriguing, the novelty of the audio-only social media platform has worn off, which has manifested in a 10-fold drop in downloads of the iOS app.

#HealthBytes: Here's everything you should know about the RBS test

A Random Blood Sugar (RBS) test measures the glucose levels in the blood, and it is done to understand if a person is likely to have diabetes.

HP introduces new Victus 16 laptop; Omen models also updated

HP has introduced an all-new Victus 16 gaming laptop at a starting price-tag of $800 (roughly Rs. 58,400).

Yamaha's Zuma 125 scooter is designed for off-roading

Japanese automaker Yamaha has revealed its 2022 Zuma 125 scooter. It is unlikely to be launched in India.

OPPO Reno5 A, with a 90Hz display, launched in Japan

OPPO has announced a new Reno5-series smartphone, called the Reno5 A, in Japan. The handset's pricing details are yet to be revealed.