20 Sep 2021

IPL 2021, KKR claim one-sided win over RCB: Records broken

Virat Kohli couldn't do much to make his 200th outing memorable as the Royal Challengers Bangalore suffered a one-sided defeat to Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL 2021.

Ranbir Kapoor signed for a special song in 'Mr. Lele'

Producer Karan Johar and director Shashank Khaitan are going all out for their upcoming venture, Mr. Lele.

BCCI announces Team India's schedule for 2021/22 season: Details here

India are set to host New Zealand, West Indies, Sri Lanka, and South Africa in the next nine months.

England opt out of Pakistan tour: Details here

In a major development, England have withdrawn from their limited-overs leg in Pakistan that was due to take place in October.

These lesser-known oils are magic for your hair

Our grandmothers always depended on oils for solving their and our hair problems, too. Remember those Sundays when she would massage your scalp with oil before bath?

Kanhaiya Kumar, Jignesh Mevani likely to join Congress: Report

Former students leader Kanhaiya Kumar and independent Gujarat MLA Jignesh Mevani are likely to join Congress on October 2, NDTV reported.

Here is how to de-addict your child from using smartphone

Nowadays, with both parents remaining busy, smartphones have become the new best friend of children.

Sonu Sood posts statement on Rs. 20cr tax evasion allegation

Days after the Income Tax Department leveled tax evasion allegations amounting to over Rs. 20 crore against Sonu Sood, the actor has put forward his side.

ISRO inks MoUs with spacetech start-ups, grants access to facilities

In a milestone for private Indian aerospace start-ups, the government's Department of Space (DoS) has inked a Framework MoU with IIT-Madras start-up AgniKul Cosmos for access to the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) facilities.

'Withdraw farm laws'; Punjab's new CM to Centre after oath-taking

After taking oath as Punjab's new Chief Minister, Charanjit Singh Channi urged the Centre to withdraw the farm laws on Monday.

Akhada Parishad's Mahant Narendra Giri found dead; suicide note recovered

Akhil Bharatiya Akhada Parishad President Mahant Narendra Giri was found dead at his residence in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, on Monday.

IPL 2021, KKR vs RCB: Virat Kohli elects to bat

Kolkata Knight Riders are taking on the Royal Challengers Bangalore in the 31st match of the IPL 2021 at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi.

UP: Woman brutally thrashed by husband in Bulandshahr, dies

A woman died after being brutally assaulted by her husband for at least two straight days in Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh.

813,000+ apps delisted from Google, Apple app stores in H121

A fresh report from Pixalate on the mobile apps delisted from Apple's App Store and Google's Play Store in the first half of 2021 shows that over 813,000 apps were delisted by the app stores.

SKODA KUSHAQ Style AT variants launched at Rs. 16.2 lakh

Czech automaker SKODA has updated the Style AT variants of its KUSHAQ SUV in India with six airbags and a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS).

iQOO Z5 5G to debut in India on September 27

Chinese tech giant iQOO is all set to launch its latest Z-series smartphone, the iQOO Z5 5G, in India on September 27.

Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine 'safe' for kids aged 5-11; generates 'robust immunity'

The COVID-19 vaccine developed by Pfizer and BioNTech has been found safe for children between five to 11 years of age and generates a "robust" immune response, the companies said on Monday.

Pornography case: Raj Kundra gets bail on Rs. 50,000 surety

Raj Kundra has been granted bail by a court in Mumbai on a surety of Rs. 50,000 in the pornography racket case

Javed Akhtar case: Kangana Ranaut appears in court, files counter-complaint

Actress Kangana Ranaut appeared in front of the Metropolitan Magistrate's Court on Monday in relation to the defamation case filed against her by poet-lyricist Javed Akhtar.

Substitute these food items to lead a healthy life

Everyone wants to lead a healthy life, and food plays a pivotal role in keeping your body fit.

Elon Musk takes his 'last remaining' house off the market

Elon Musk is putting his vow to sell all "physical possessions" on hold.

Pakistan: Hindu family tortured for fetching drinking water from mosque

A poor Hindu family reportedly faced torture in Pakistan's Punjab province for fetching water from a mosque.

Ducati starts accepting bookings for 2021 Monster motorcycle in India

Prior to its launch in India in the coming days, Ducati has started accepting bookings for the 2021 Monster motorbike via its dealerships. It is already available in certain international markets.

Xiaomi 11T series tipped to debut in India in October

Xiaomi had launched its premium 11T series of smartphones in Europe last week. The line-up includes the vanilla 11T and 11T Pro models.

Indian-origin space scientist's foundation gives wings to passionate Indian students

Twenty-five-year-old Indian-origin space scientist Priya Patel has had an illustrious career working with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and the European Space Agency (ESA) for interplanetary missions.

WTA Rankings: Naomi Osaka slips out of top five

Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka has slipped out of the top five in the latest WTA Rankings.

Here's every update on Shah Rukh Khan and Atlee's next

King Khan of Bollywood, Shah Rukh Khan, is soon returning on the big screen with Pathan.

Centre plans to create unique IDs, database for farmers

The central government is reportedly planning to create unique IDs and a database for farmers to help them "seamlessly" avail all farm-related services under various government schemes.

8 killed as gunman opens fire at Russian university

At least eight people have reportedly been killed as a shooter opened fire at the Perm State University (PSU) in Russia's Perm Krai region on Monday morning.

IPL 2021, KKR vs RCB: Pitch report, stats, and more

Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bangalore are set to square off in the 31st game of the IPL 2021.

Yamaha Aerox 155 maxi-scooter to be launched in India tomorrow

Japanese automaker Yamaha will launch its Aerox 155 maxi-style scooter in India tomorrow i.e. September 21. It is already on sale in the international markets.

UP: COVID-19 vaccine certificate shows BJP leader given 5 doses

The vaccination certificate of a man in Uttar Pradesh wrongly shows he has been given five doses of the coronavirus vaccine and is scheduled to get a sixth later this year.

Okaya Freedum electric scooter launched in India at Rs. 70,000

Okaya Group has launched its Freedum electric scooter in India. It is the brand's third model and has been manufactured in the country.

Realme C25Y is now up for pre-bookings in India

Realme had launched its budget-range C25Y smartphone in India last week in two memory configurations: 4GB/64GB model at Rs. 10,999 and 4GB/128GB version at Rs. 11,999.

2021 Hyosung GV300S, with cosmetic changes and new features, revealed

South Korean automaker Hyosung has unveiled its 2021 GV300S motorbike. It will be up for grabs in select markets from September 28.

'Annabelle Sethupathi' sequel is coming; here's a possible plotline

Debutant filmmaker Deepak Sundarrajan recently gave us a Tamil horror comedy titled Annabelle Sethupathi.

IPL 2021, PBKS vs RR: Here is the match preview

The 32nd match of the IPL 2021 will see Punjab Kings taking on Rajasthan Royals at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.

Coronavirus: India reports 30K+ cases; weekly cases drop by 15%

India on Monday reported over 30,000 new COVID-19 cases with Kerala alone contributing nearly 65% of the fresh infections.

Samsung Galaxy M52 5G will now debut on September 28

Samsung is all set to launch its latest 5G smartphone, the Galaxy M52 5G, in India on September 28, the tech giant has confirmed.

MG Astor turbo-petrol's first impression: An SUV loaded with technology

MG Motor is readying its first compact SUV for India called the Astor.

Charanjit Singh Channi takes oath as Punjab Chief Minister

Charanjit Singh Channi today took oath as the 16th Chief Minister of Punjab.

Prior to global debut, Honda teases its N7X SUV

Ahead of its global debut on September 21, Japanese automaker Honda has teased its N7X SUV. To recall, it was showcased in concept form earlier this May.

OPPO A16 goes official in India at Rs. 14,000

Expanding its portfolio of budget smartphones, OPPO has launched the A16 model in India. It carries a price-tag of Rs. 13,990 and will go on sale via Amazon as well as authorized retail stores starting today.

Emmy Awards 2021: Top wins and best fashion looks

After a COVID-19-impacted virtual event last year, the Primetime Emmy Awards 2021 was held at Event Deck at LA Live, Los Angeles Sunday evening (Monday morning here).

Possible link between COVID-19 vaccination and menstrual cycle changes: Study

Thousands of women around the world have reported suffering various period problems, including changes to their menstrual cycle, after taking the COVID-19 vaccine.

Moto E40 spotted on Geekbench with a UNISOC chipset

Motorola is reportedly working on a new E-series smartphone, the Moto E40. In the latest development, the handset has been listed on Geekbench with key specifications.

Realme GT Neo2 could start at around Rs. 28,500

Ahead of the September 22 launch event, Realme's upcoming GT Neo2 has now appeared in multiple leaks. In the latest one, tipster Mukul Sharma has spotted the handset being listed on a Chinese e-commerce website, revealing its variant-wise pricing.

2021 Honda Forza 350 maxi-style scooter goes official in Thailand

Japanese automaker Honda has launched the 2021 iteration of its Forza 350 maxi-scooter in Thailand. It is available in two variants namely, standard and Roadsync, and its price starts at THB 175,500 (around Rs. 3.88 lakh).

Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 2021's design features and specifications tipped

Samsung is reportedly working on a new budget tablet, Galaxy Tab A8 2021, as a successor to the Galaxy Tab A7 10.4.

Ducati Streetfighter V2 previewed in a spy shot; unveiling soon

Italian automaker Ducati is expected to unveil its Streetfighter V2 motorcycle at the 2021 EICMA Show and launch it in early 2022.

Why's body language important, how to ensure a positive one?

"You got good oratory skills, but your body language needs to improve." Do you often hear people telling that to you?

19 Sep 2021

Astronomer who demoted Pluto claims he's found new ninth planet

Pluto was controversially stripped of its designation as a planet in 2006. A planetary scientist who was the fiercest advocate of the celestial body's demotion claims he has now found another celestial body worthy of recognition as a planet.

Premier League, Chelsea thrash Tottenham 3-0: Records broken

Chelsea produced a brilliant second-half display to beat Tottenham 3-0 in gameweek 5 of the Premier League 2021-22 season.

IPL 2021, Super Kings beat Mumbai Indians: Records broken

A clinical performance from the bowlers helped Chennai Super Kings beat Mumbai Indians in the 30th match of the IPL 2021.

CFMoto 250 CL-X naked roadster bike to break cover soon

Chinese automaker CFMoto will unveil a new naked roadster motorbike called 250 CL-X. Its debut in India seems unlikely.

Yamaha YZF-R1 World GP 60th Anniversary Edition unveiled: Details here

To celebrate its Grand Prix racing history, Japanese automaker Yamaha has unveiled the World GP 60th Anniversary Edition of its YZF-R1 liter-class motorbike.

Virat Kohli to step down as RCB captain: Details here

In a major development, Virat Kohli will step down as the captain of Royal Challengers Bangalore after the 2021 IPL season.

Love your bike? This is how you should take care

Be it brand new or your good old motorbike, love for it never fades.

iOS

How to install iOS 15, iPadOS 15 on September 20?

After several months of being limited to just beta and developer channels, iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 are all set to make their public stable channel debut on Monday, September 20.

A few home remedies that can relieve cold in children

Although cold and cough may not be life-threatening, they are bothersome. Common symptoms include sneezing, congestion, sore throat, and irritability, among others.

How to choose curtains to add appeal to your rooms?

Curtains add beauty to your rooms apart from providing privacy.

Premier League, West Ham 1-2 Manchester United: Records broken

It was a dramatic end to a fascinating match between West Ham United and Manchester United in the Premier League.

After promising inclusivity, Taliban orders women workers to 'stay home'

The Taliban has asked many female employees in Kabul city to stay home, interim city mayor Hamdullah Namony said.

Xiaomi 11 Lite NE 5G supports 12 5G bands

Xiaomi is gearing up to launch the 11 Lite NE 5G smartphone in India on September 29. In the run up to the launch event, the company has been teasing its specifications.

Rajasthan Assembly passes bill allowing registration of child marriage

The Rajasthan Assembly Friday passed the Rajasthan Compulsory Registration of Marriages (Amendment) Bill, 2021, to amend a 2009 Act, making the registration of marriages, including child marriages, mandatory.

Actor Vijay files civil suit against 11, including parents

Tamil actor Vijay has filed a civil suit against 11 people, including his parents, seeking an injunction restraining them from using his name or the names of his fan clubs in politics.

Competition Commission of India says Google abused Android's dominance

According to a Competition Commission of India (CCI) report seen by Reuters, the Commission has concluded that Google flexed its "huge financial muscle," stifled competition, and prevented Android alternatives from developing in India.

IPL 2021: CSK elect to bat, Rohit Sharma misses out

The second phase of the 2021 Indian Premier League (IPL) season is finally underway.

Charanjit Singh Channi to succeed Amarinder Singh as Punjab CM

The Indian National Congress has picked Charanjit Singh Channi to be the new Chief Minister of Punjab.

#DealOfTheDay: Samsung Galaxy M31 available with Rs. 5,000 discount

If you're looking to buy a budget smartphone, here's the deal for you. Amazon is providing the Samsung Galaxy M31 handset with a discount of Rs. 5,000.

IPL 2021: Here are the feats Chris Gayle can attain

The second phase of 2021 IPL will be underway today.

Ola S1 scooter to be sold again on November 1

Ola Electric has announced the sales of the S1 scooter in India will recommence on November 1.

Aishwarya wraps up 'Ponniyin Selvan'; Part-1 releasing in summer 2022

Actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan announced Sunday that she has completed shooting for her upcoming multi-starrer project, Ponniyin Selvan.

SKODA KUSHAQ Style AT to get new safety features soon

SKODA will introduce a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) as well as six airbags (side and curtain) on the range-topping Style automatic variant of its KUSHAQ SUV in India.

Kabul: CIA warned of children's presence before US drone strike

Seconds before the United States carried out a drone strike on a suspected terror target in Kabul on August 29, the Central Intelligence Agency had warned of the presence of civilians, including children, around the target.

'Chai', 'pakoda' aside, try these snacks on a rainy day

When it rains, a cup of hot tea is what we need along with a plate full of freshly made pakodas.

IPL 2021: Important milestones that can be achieved

The second phase of the Indian Premier League 2021-22 season is set to start tonight in the UAE.

HONOR Play 20 Pro, with Helio G80 chipset, launched

Chinese tech brand HONOR has announced its latest Play-series smartphone, the Play 20 Pro, in its home market. It has been priced at CNY 1,699 (roughly Rs. 19,400).

Salman Khan to be paid Rs. 350cr for 'Bigg Boss-15'?

Bigg Boss OTT Season 1 concluded with great fanfare just yesterday but fans will soon enjoy the reality show in its television format.

Congress committee proposes Sukhjinder Randhawa's name for Punjab CM

The All India Congress Committee (AICC) has reportedly proposed the name of Sukhjinder Randhawa for the position of Punjab Chief Minister after the surprise exit of Captain Amarinder Singh. The final decision rests with the party's high command.

Aston Martin DBX hybrid spied on test; design details revealed

Aston Martin is likely to unveil a hybrid variant of its DBX SUV next year.

100 Liverpool goals for Sadio Mane: Decoding his numbers

On Saturday, Liverpool talisman Sadio Mane brought up his 100th goal for the club after scoring against Crystal Palace in gameweek five of the Premier League 2021-22 season.

Akshay Kumar's 'The End' looking at August 2022 premiere

Akshay Kumar was supposed to debut in the digital format this year with the Prime Video series, The End.

IPL 2021, KKR vs RCB: Here is the match preview

The 31st match of 2021 Indian Premier League will see Kolkata Knight Riders taking on Royal Challengers Bangalore at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi.

iQOO Z5 to cost under Rs. 30,000 in India

iQOO's next 5G model, the Z5, is set to debut in China on September 23. Meanwhile, its India launch is also in the works.

'Disillusioned in BJP,' says Babul Supriyo; saffron party hits back

Former Union Minister Babul Supriyo, who joined the Trinamool Congress Saturday, said he was "disillusioned" with the BJP.

Premier League, Pep Guardiola vs Jurgen Klopp: Decoding the stats

Two of football's most terrific managers Pep Guardiola and Jurgen Klopp have brought a certain level of impetus in the Premier League.

SpaceX's Inspiration4 mission successfully concludes, crew returns home safe

Elon Musk-led SpaceX's Inspiration4 mission successfully concluded as the Crew Dragon capsule splashed down off the Florida coast Saturday evening (around 4:35am IST Sunday).

SKODA discontinues Rider Plus variant of RAPID sedan in India

Czech automaker SKODA has discontinued the Rider Plus variant of its RAPID sedan in India. To recall, it was introduced last year and was positioned above the base-end Rider model.

IPL 2021, CSK vs MI: Pitch report, stats, and more

Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians will lock horns in the 30th match of the 2021 Indian Premier League (IPL) season today.

Coronavirus: India reports 30K+ new cases; active cases under 1%

India on Sunday reported over 30,000 new COVID-19 cases, out of which, Kerala alone contributed over 60% of the daily infections.

When should you exercise and when should you not?

Hitting the gym or yoga mat has become a part of our daily existence for most of us as being fit and fine enables us to counter the stress level we experience on a daily basis.

A few food combinations you should avoid for staying healthy

We never hesitate to experiment with different kinds of food items, mixing and matching them as per the demands of our taste buds and mood.

After Amarinder Singh quits, who will be next Punjab CM?

After the surprise exit of Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh, speculations are rife about who will succeed him as the CM of the poll-bound state.

Hybrid weddings: Is this the new trend for wedding industry?

Indians spend almost 20% of their wealth on wedding ceremonies and the entire industry has a valuation of over $50 billion.

'You' trailer: Joe wants to change, but old habits don't

Penn Badgley's Joe Goldberg is here to greet us for the third season of You.

MG Astor SUV to be launched in India in October

MG Motor should launch its Astor SUV in India in the first week of October. To recall, it broke cover on September 15.

Samsung Galaxy S22 tipped to sport a 3,700mAh battery

Samsung's Galaxy S22 series will be announced in January 2022. The range will likely include the Galaxy S22, S22+, and S22 Ultra models.

Five month waiting period for Volkswagen Polo and Vento cars

Due to high demand, select variants of the Volkswagen Polo hatchback and Vento sedan in India are commanding a waiting period of up to five months.

Nokia G50 5G's FCC listing confirms a 4,850mAh battery

HMD Global will soon launch the Nokia G50 5G smartphone. In the latest update, the handset has been spotted on the FCC certification site with model number TA-1370/TA-1390.