02 Oct 2021

WhatsApp banned 2.07 million Indian accounts in August: Details here

The third transparency report published by WhatsApp showed that 2.07 million Indian accounts were banned from the messaging platform this August.

CSK lose against RR despite Ruturaj's century: Records broken

Rajasthan Royals floored the Chennai Super Kings with some effortless hitting in the powerplay overs to chase down a target of 190 in match number 47 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 season on Saturday.

90% of smartphone industry hit hard by semiconductor shortage: Counterpoint

Smartphone shipments will see a meager 6% growth in the second half of 2021, down from earlier predictions of 9%, due to the ongoing global semiconductor shortage, reported industry analysis firm Counterpoint Research.

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

Kolkata Knight Riders and Sunrisers Hyderabad will clash in the 49th match of the 2021 Indian Premier League (IPL) season.

Premier League, Chelsea beat Southampton 3-1: Records broken

Chelsea scored two late goals against Southampton to win 3-1 in gameweek seven of the Premier League 2021-22 season.

Caterham Seven 170 car goes official in the UK

As a replacement for the Seven 160 car, British automaker Caterham has launched the Seven 170 model in its home country. It is available in two versions: S and R.

iPhone 14 rumored to offer 2TB storage

Apple seems to be working on its next flagship series, the iPhone 14 line-up. In the latest development, My Drivers has claimed that the range will come with up to 2TB of storage.

Here's what Apple may unveil at the potential October event

Apple is likely to announce a MacBook Pro overhaul and a Mac mini upgrade in October.

Asian Academy Creative Awards: 'Scam 1992', Manoj Bajpayee earn laurels

The National Winners' list at the Asian Academy Creative Awards 2021 was announced today and many Indian performers and shows received well-deserved nods from the "Asia-Pac's Most Prestigious Award For Creative Excellence."

Premier League, Manchester United 1-1 Everton: List of records broken

Everton left Manchester United frustrated after holding them to a 1-1 draw in gameweek 7 of the Premier League 2021-22 season.

IPL 2021, Delhi Capitals overcome Mumbai Indians: Records broken

Delhi Capitals defeated defending champions Mumbai Indians in the 46th match of the 2021 Indian Premier League (IPL) season.

'Chehre' review: Execution fails potential of the story

After releasing in cinema halls across India on August 27, Rumy Jafry's crime-thriller Chehre is now streaming on Amazon Prime Video.

IPL 2021, RR vs CSK: Samson elects to bowl first

Rajasthan Royals are taking on Chennai Super Kings in the 47th match of 2021 Indian Premier League (IPL) season.

Here are some key drugs being tested for COVID-19 treatment

Several antiviral drugs are being developed and tested for COVID-19 treatment as scientists around the world race to find new methods to fight the pandemic and ease the burden on hospitals.

D/N Test, Australia Women vs India Women: Day 3 report

Day 3 of the Day/Night Test between Australia Women and India Women had a full day's play finally.

Hero Passion Pro becomes costlier by Rs. 1,125 in India

To offset rising input costs, Hero MotoCorp has raised the prices of its Passion Pro motorbike in India.

'07.01.2022 it is!' Makers, cast of 'RRR' announce release date

SS Rajamouli's ambitious movie RRR is finally coming to the big screens next January, confirmed the makers.

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE's FCC listing reveals 25W charger

Though Samsung is said to have canceled the Galaxy S21 FE due to Flip3's higher sales, it has now received the FCC certification with model number SM-G990E.

'War' sequel is being made, but probably without Hrithik, Tiger

As War completes two years today, its director Siddharth Anand confirmed that a sequel to the top-notch actioner is being planned.

Tips to clean wrought iron and steel furniture at home

We know wooden furniture demands high maintenance, but furniture made of wrought iron or steel is also nothing less.

Know these tips to clean soft toys of your kids

One of the finest ways to calm down an irritated child is to give them a soft toy.

India to take up border issues with China before normalcy

India has decided to take up long-standing border issues with China one by one before bilateral normalcy can be restored between the two neighboring countries.

Naga Chaitanya, Samantha Ruth Prabhu end their four-year-old marriage

Telugu superstars and people's one of most favorite couples, Naga Chaitanya and Samantha Ruth Prabhu have announced their separation, ending months of speculation.

Triumph Tiger 1200 adventure bike previewed in teaser images

British automaker Triumph is likely to unveil its Tiger 1200 motorbike by the end of this year.

'Bigg Boss 15' receives online backlash on premiere day

Colors will welcome back Salman Khan as the host of its hit reality show Bigg Boss's latest season today.

IPL 2021, MI vs DC: Rishabh Pant elects to field

Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals are locking horns in the 46th match of 2021 Indian Premier League (IPL) season.

Facebook launches cross-app group chats for Instagram and Messenger users

Last year, Facebook launched a cross-app communication feature, allowing Instagram users to connect one-on-one with Messenger users without having to download the latter—and vice versa.

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

Royal Challengers Bangalore are set to face Punjab Kings in the 48th match of the 2021 Indian Premier League (IPL) season.

Farmers protest at Haryana CM Khattar's house; water cannons used

More than 1,000 Farmers protesting against the central government's three controversial farm laws gathered outside Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar's house in Karnal on Saturday morning.

Now, Aditya Roy Kapur will lead 'The Night Manager' adaptation

Hrithik Roshan was supposed to mark his OTT debut with the Hindi adaptation of the popular British limited series The Night Manager.

Colove Cobra 321RR motorcycle to debut in China soon

Chinese automaker Colove Motors will launch the Cobra 321RR motorbike in its home country soon. Its debut in India seems unlikely.

Decoding Robert Lewandowski's numbers in the UEFA Champions League

Bayern Munich forward Robert Lewandowski has started the UEFA Champions League 2021-22 season with a bang.

OTT clash: 'Dhamaka' v/s 'Hum Do Hamare Do' this Diwali

Although the Maharashtra government's decision to reopen theaters in the state has seen multiple studios lining up their Bollywood projects for the big screens, the relevance of OTT releases is far from ceasing.

Moto G31 appears in images from NCC certification; features leaked

Motorola's next G-series smartphone, the G31, is confirmed to be in the works. In the latest development, the handset has been certified by Taiwan's NCC authority, revealing its live images.

Global COVID-19 deaths hit 50 lakh amid Delta variant surge

Deaths linked to the coronavirus disease around the world have surpassed 50 lakh, according to a tally by Reuters, as the highly-contagious Delta variant continues to claim lives.

When will Hardik Pandya start bowling? Mahela Jayawardene answers

Mumbai Indians all-rounder Hardik Pandya hasn't bowled a single over in the ongoing Indian Premier League edition.

Stan Wawrinka vs Big Three: Statistical comparison

Stan Wawrinka hasn't competed much this year after undergoing a couple of foot surgeries.

2022 Honda Integra compact sedan breaks cover in China

Japanese automaker Honda has unveiled its 2022 Integra compact sedan in China. It will be up for grabs there by the end of this year.

'Pushpa: The Rise' advances release, averts clash with '83'

Ranveer Singh's 83 will have a clean run at the box office!

Amarinder Singh to float own party; may partner with BJP

Former Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh is gearing up to launch his own political party, two weeks after he was ousted from the top post, sources told the media.

An iOS 15 bug is deleting saved photos: Details here

A bug in the iOS 15 Messages app is causing saved photos to be deleted from Apple iPhones and the tech giant is yet to release a fix, reported MacRumors.

Locally-assembled Mercedes-Benz S-Class to debut in India on October 7

Mercedes-Benz will launch the locally-assembled S-Class model in India on October 7, as per an official announcement.

Nokia G300 5G to offer triple rear cameras

HMD Global is working on a new Nokia G-series smartphone, called the G300 5G.

MG Astor could be launched in India on October 7

MG Motor will launch its Astor SUV in India on October 7, as per CarDekho. It was unveiled last month and will be available in Style, Super, Smart, Sharp, and Savvy variants.

Ahead of launch, Hero Xpulse 200 4V officially teased

Hero MotoCorp is gearing up to launch a new 4V version of its Xpulse 200 adventure bike. In the latest development, the automaker has shared a teaser video of the motorcycle, suggesting that it will debut soon.

01 Oct 2021

IPL 2021, all-round PBKS overcome KKR: Records broken

Punjab Kings tamed Kolkata Knight Riders in match number 45 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 season on Friday.

'Last One Standing': Fiery rap, melody, lyrics seal the deal

Eminem released his latest track, Last One Standing, as part of the upcoming Sony movie, Venom: Let There Be Carnage, recently.

India's reciprocal move: Tests, 10-day quarantine mandatory for UK nationals

In a reciprocal move to the United Kingdom's COVID-19-related travel regulations for Indian visitors, the Centre has now decided to impose similar restrictions for British travelers starting October 4, reported NDTV, citing government sources.

'Shiddat' review: Tale of a lunatic glorified as a lover

Kunal Deshmukh's (of Jannat-fame) Shiddat will make you question several things--like your sanity, eyesight, and hearing ability.

Anand Mahindra to help 'Iron Man' suit maker from Manipur

Anand Mahindra has decided to help a Manipur boy, who has built an Iron Man suit from metal scraps.

IPL 2021, KKR vs PBKS: KL Rahul elects to field

Kolkata Knight Riders and Punjab Kings are facing each other in the 45th match of IPL 2021 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.

'Chanel No 5' song: Shehnaaz Gill's jealous girlfriend act impresses

The first song from the much-awaited Punjabi movie Honsla Rakh has hit YouTube and we can't get enough of Shehnaaz Gill's lively performance.

'Blatant lies': Amarinder Singh hits back at Harish Rawat, Congress

Former Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh has hit back at his Congress party colleague Harish Rawat.

Dangerous malware targets over 10 million Android users: Details here

Numerous mobile applications—functioning as Trojans—have been subscribing unsuspecting users to paid services since November 2020, discovered researchers with mobile security company Zimperium.

Make these vegetarian dishes to mark World Vegetarian Day 2021

Since 1977, World Vegetarian Day gets celebrated globally on October 1.

Delhi HC dismisses plea, paves way for 'The Conversion' release

The Delhi High Court, on Friday, dismissed public interest litigation (PIL) seeking to restrain the release of the Hindi movie, The Conversion.

International Coffee Day 2021: Let's celebrate our favorite hot beverage

Started in Milan in 2015, International Coffee Day is celebrated every year to enhance a "fair coffee trade" across the world.

'You have strangulated entire city': Supreme Court slams farmers' body

The Supreme Court today criticized a farmers' group protesting against the central government's three new agricultural laws, saying they have "strangulated the entire city (Delhi) and blocked highways."

D/N Test, Australia Women vs India Women: Day 2 report

Day 2 of the lone Day/Night Test match between Australia Women and India Women saw rain wipe out a significant portion of play.

Redmi Note 10 Lite announced in India at Rs. 14,000

Xiaomi's sub-brand Redmi has launched a new Redmi Note 10 Lite model in India.

ASUS VivoBook 15 OLED launched in India at Rs. 47,000

ASUS has launched its latest VivoBook-series laptop, the VivoBook 15 OLED (model name Vivobook 15 OLED K513), in India.

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

Rajasthan Royals and Chennai Super Kings will square off in the 47th match of the IPL 2021.

Ducati Multistrada V2, with a 111.5hp engine, goes official

Ducati has introduced its latest adventure sports bike, the Multistrada V2, in the international market. It is offered in Standard and S variants.

Mohamed Salah vs Kevin De Bruyne: Decoding the stats

Liverpool face champions Manchester City on Sunday in a crunch Premier League match at Anfield.

'Majnu' song review: Peppy, foot-tapping number, visuals seem overdone occasionally

Majnu, the latest track voiced by twin sisters, Sukriti Kakar and Prakriti Kakar, and Mellow D has dropped on YouTube and audiences are liking it.

Bring a change in your dog's diet; introduce these foods

We love our dogs and we also know that there is a wide range of food items we can give them.

Tips to make your wooden furniture look new again

When we see spotless, shiny wooden furniture in a museum, we remain amazed as to how they could maintain these antique pieces for years together?

iPhone 11 to cost under Rs. 40,000 during Amazon's sale

If you are looking to buy an Apple iPhone without putting a dent in your wallet, then you should not miss this deal.

Tata Punch's bookings to commence in India from October 4

Tata Motors is all set to unveil the Punch micro-SUV in India on October 4. In the latest development, the company has confirmed that bookings for the car will commence on the same day.

Decoding Lionel Messi's numbers in the UEFA Champions League

Lionel Messi scored his maiden goal for Paris Saint-Germain in his side's 2-0 win over Manchester City in the UEFA Champions League 2021-22 season.

Has Param Bir Singh fled India? Maharashtra government launches search

Maharashtra Home Minister Dilip Walse Patil has confirmed that former Mumbai Police Commissioner Param Bir Singh is missing and the state government has launched a massive search to trace him.

IPL 2021, MI vs DC: Here is the match preview

Defending champions Mumbai Indians will take on Delhi Capitals in the 46th match of 2021 Indian Premier League (IPL) season.

2021 Maruti Suzuki Celerio to debut on November 10

Maruti Suzuki's Celerio hatchback, which has already seen a couple of delays in the past few months, is likely to debut after Diwali. According to CarWale, the four-wheeler will be launched on November 10.

Happy ending? Scarlett Johansson and Disney settle 'Black Widow' lawsuit

It looks like the differences between Scarlett Johansson and Walt Disney Co. are over.

WBBL: Hobart Hurricanes rope in Richa Ghosh

Richa Ghosh became the seventh Indian cricketer to sign for the upcoming edition of the Women's Big Bash League, starting this month.

Google to launch wired Nest Doorbell with 24/7 recording

Google will launch a Nest Doorbell supporting 24/7 video recording in 2022, Google Nest GM Rishi Chandra announced.

OPPO A55, with a 50MP triple rear camera setup, launched

OPPO has launched its newest A-series smartphone, the OPPO A55, in India.

Suniel Shetty getting ready for his digital debut, 'Invisible Woman'

Suniel Shetty, who is best known for his action films in the '90s, is set to make his digital debut soon.

Smriti Mandhana slams historic ton in D/N Test: Key stats

Indian batter Smriti Mandhana has slammed her maiden hundred in Test cricket.

Motorola Edge 20 Pro debuts in India at Rs. 37,000

Motorola has launched the top-end variant of its Edge 20 series, the Edge 20 Pro, in India. It joins the Edge 20 and Edge 20 Fusion models.

Europa League: West Ham secure victory; Leicester's woes continue

West Ham United maintained their perfect start to the UEFA Europa League 2021-22 campaign, taking command of Group H.

Fairphone 4 'sustainable' smartphone, with dual 48MP rear cameras, launched

Amsterdam-based Fairphone, known for developing "ethical, reliable, and sustainable" smartphones, has launched its latest model, the Fairphone 4.

'Incorrect': Government denies report on Tata winning Air India bid

The Indian government has denied reports that the Tata Group has won the bid for Air India.

Jyotika's 50th project 'Udanpirappe' to premiere on Amazon Prime Video

Veteran South Film actress Jyotika's 50th movie, Udanpirappe, will be getting a digital release, makers confirmed on September 30.

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KTM India teases new RC 125; to be launched soon

KTM is gearing up to launch the updated RC 125 motorbike in the Indian market soon. In the latest development, the auto giant has teased the arrival of a new bike which is said to be the RC 125.

Chris Gayle withdraws from ongoing IPL 2021, cites bubble fatigue

In a major development, Punjab Kings batter Chris Gayle has left the IPL 2021 bio-bubble in order to stay fresh for the T20 World Cup.

Sidhu part of three-member panel formed to end Punjab deadlock

The Congress party has decided to set up a three-member panel to resolve the deadlock over key government appointments and new Cabinet Ministers in poll-bound Punjab.

Facebook releases slides detailing Instagram's impact on teen mental health

Social-media giant Facebook has recently published two slide decks outlining its studies about Instagram's effect on teenagers' mental health.

Realme Watch 2 Pro Review: Budget fitness watch with GPS

A few days ago we reviewed a fitness band with a larger than usual screen. Continuing on the same theme, we now have a budget fitness watch with a large display. Meet the Realme Watch 2 Pro from the company's latest generation of fitness watches that were released not too long ago. Other than the display, this fitness watch offers a bunch of useful features like built-in GPS, good battery backup, SpO2 sensor and more.

A few tips to introduce music to your kid

Music has a special place in this world.

Genesis GV60 has 451km range and up to 483hp power

Hyundai's luxury vehicle division Genesis has revealed the mechanical specifications of its first electric vehicle, the GV60. It was showcased in August this year and comes in Standard as well as Performance models.

iQOO 8 Pro Pilot Edition launched in China

iQOO has launched a new variant of its flagship 8 Pro smartphone, dubbed iQOO 8 Pro Pilot Edition, in China.