15 Mar 2022

Russia-Ukraine war: Here's what you should know today

The war between Russia and Ukraine entered the 20th day on Tuesday as Russia intensified its offensive across Ukraine, with heavy shelling reported in several cities.

Karnataka HC's order upholding hijab ban challenged in Supreme Court

The Karnataka High Court on Tuesday morning upheld the ban on wearing hijab (headscarf) in educational institutions and dismissed several petitions against it.

5 most expensive yachts that will leave you awestruck

A yacht these days is no longer just a mode of transportation but is primarily a symbol of opulence and status.

#NewsBytesExplainer: How does IMDb calculate its ratings?

Recently, the Internet Movie Database (IMDb) brought down the rating of the latest Hindi movie The Kashmir Files from 9.9-10/10 to 8.3/10 in a day.

Pakistan vs Australia, 2nd Test: Babar, Shafique lead fightback

Abdullah Shafique and Babar Azam have led Pakistan's fightback in the ongoing second Test versus Australia in Karachi.

WWE

WWE Hall of Fame wrestler Scott Hall dies aged 63

Former wrestler and World Wrestling Entertainment Hall of Famer Scott Hall, who was also known as "Razor Ramon" in the 1990s, has died. According to the WWE, Hall passed away after suffering a heart attack.

PM Narendra Modi comments on critics of 'The Kashmir Files'

Vivek Agnihotri's brand new movie The Kashmir Files has taken over the public discourse in the last few days.

Understanding crystal healing and its benefits

You might have heard of crystal therapy as an alternative healing method.

Sensex falls over 700 points; IT and metal sectors drag

The Sensex and Nifty indices on Tuesday witnessed a slump, ending the 5-day winning streak with investors focusing on the upcoming U.S. Federal Reserve meeting.

How to plan the perfect road trip?

If you are bored and stressed with your everyday mundane lifestyle, then there is nothing like a road trip to relax and rejuvenate.

Indian Wells: Paula Badosa through; defeat for Victoria Azarenka

Indian Wells defending champion Paula Badosa defeated Sara Sorribes Tormo, 7-6(4), 6-1 in the third round of the BNP Paribas Open.

Suspense continues over names of next Uttarakhand, Goa chief ministers

After the conclusion of assembly elections in five states, suspense over who will be the chief minister in Uttarakhand, Goa, and Manipur remains.

Missile incident regrettable; Indian systems reliable, safe: Rajnath in Parliament

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday informed the Parliament that the government has taken "serious note" of the incident in which an unarmed supersonic missile was "inadvertently" launched on March 9 and landed in Pakistan.

'The Kardashians' trailer highlights: Kim Kardashian-Pete Davidson, Kylie Jenner's pregnancy

The next outing of Keeping Up with the Kardashians (KUWTK), one of the longest-running reality TV series in the US, is here!

5 delectable South Indian snacks

South Indian food is full of aromatic spices and rich flavors that make it perfect for any festive gathering or a lazy evening.

Royal Enfield Scram 411 launched at Rs. 2 lakh

Chennai-based Royal Enfield has finally launched its Scram 411 motorcycle in India. It is up for grabs in seven color options.

How to get rid of stubborn Holi colors

All ready to sway to the tunes of Balam pichkari and Rang barse this March 18?

HBO

Discovery+ and HBO Max to combine into one streaming platform

Soon, Discovery Plus and HBO Max will combine to become a single streaming platform.

How to use Face ID with mask feature on iPhones

With the newly-released iOS 15.4, Apple has finally introduced the ability to unlock your iPhone using Face ID while keeping a mask on—a feature users have been waiting for several months now.

5 types of highlighters that will make you dazzle

Highlighters hold a special place in our makeup vanity kits.

400th Masters 1000 win for Rafael Nadal: Key numbers

21-time men's singles Grand Slam winner Rafael Nadal continued his brilliant form in 2022.

'Runway 34' teaser promises tight aviation thriller with haunting music

As promised, director and producer Ajay Devgn dropped the teaser for his upcoming thriller drama and third directorial Runway 34 on Tuesday.

Musk challenges Putin for 'single combat', puts Ukraine at stake

Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, challenged Russian President Vladimir Putin to a "single combat" on Monday as Moscow continued its military offensive against Ukraine.

Women's World Cup, Australia beat West Indies: Records broken

The Australian women's cricket team beat West Indies to win a fourth successive match in the ICC Women's World Cup on Tuesday in Wellington.

2022 Toyota Glanza launched in India at Rs. 6.4 lakh

Japanese automaker Toyota has launched its 2022 Glanza hatchback in India. It is available in four variants, namely E, S, G, and V.

'Brahmastra': Alia Bhatt's look as Isha dropped on her birthday

Dharma Productions is gearing up for the first part of its mythological science fiction flick Brahmastra to hit theaters in September.

COVID-19: India reports 2,568 new cases; 97 more deaths

India on Tuesday reported over 2,500 new COVID-19 cases, a slight increase of around 60 cases from the previous day.

5 best ingredients that fight acne

Acne has become a major cause of concern for a lot of people in recent times.

Is Shah Rukh Khan launching his OTT platform, SRK+?

Last September, Bollywood megastar Shah Rukh Khan had teased about his OTT debut and six months later, we got an update.

World Consumer Rights Day: History and 6 basic consumer rights

Every year, World Consumer Rights Day is celebrated on March 15 to make consumers aware of their rights and needs.

'Wearing hijab not essential practice in Islam,' rules Karnataka HC

After days of back-to-back hearings, the Karnataka High Court on Tuesday dismissed all petitions that challenged the state government's recent ban on wearing hijab in educational institutions.

Karim Benzema becomes France's highest-scoring footballer: Key numbers

Veteran striker Karim Benzema netted a brace in Real Madrid's 3-0 win over Mallorca in a crucial La Liga encounter.

Apple releases iOS 15.4, iPadOS 15.4, macOS 12.3: Check features

Apple has finally released the latest versions of its iOS, iPadOS, and macOS to the public worldwide, bringing a bunch of features, including Universal Control and the ability to use Face ID while wearing a mask.

'Project K': Nag Ashwin visits Mahindra Research Valley for research

Project K, like all Prabhas-led movies these days, is being made on a large scale. And its director, Nag Ashwin, is utilizing that budget smartly.

2022 Renault KWID launched in India at Rs. 4.5 lakh

French automaker Renault has launched the 2022 version of its KWID hatchback in India. Its price starts at Rs. 4.49 lakh.

Premier League, Crystal Palace hold Manchester City: Records broken

Manchester City were held to a goalless draw by Crystal Palace in a crucial Premier League encounter.

5 offbeat tourist destinations in Himachal Pradesh

Himachal Pradesh is one destination that everyone should explore at least once in their lifetime.

2022 Maruti Suzuki WagonR's variants explained: Which one is better?

Maruti Suzuki had launched the 2022 version of its WagonR hatchback in India last month. It is offered in four trim levels, namely LXI, VXI, ZXI, and ZXI+.

5 quick and easy breakfast recipes for busy mornings

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day and should never be missed.

Ajay Devgn's 'Runway 34': Everything to know before teaser drops

Bollywood star Ajay Devgn is coming back as a director for the third time with Runway 34.

Triumph Tiger Sport 660's India launch slated for March 29

British automaker Triumph has announced that it will launch the Tiger Sport 660 motorcycle in India on March 29. Pre-bookings for the vehicle have already commenced.

5 Hollywood actors who deserve to have their own biopics

Biopics often work like magic at the box office.

14 Mar 2022

Top 5 films/series releasing across OTT platforms on Holi

This year, people will celebrate Holi with full glory after two years of lull.

NSE scam: Ex-MD Chitra Ramkrishna sent to 14-day judicial custody

A Delhi court on Monday sentenced former Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Stock Exchange (NSE) Chitra Ramkrishna to 14-day judicial custody in the 2018 co-location scam case.

Did IMDb change 'The Kashmir Files' ratings? Know what happened

Just days ago, Vivek Agnihotri's breakthrough film, The Kashmir Files, was enjoying an unbelievable 10/10 rating on Internet Movie Database (IMDb).

Virat Kohli's Test average drops below 50: Key stats

Former captain Virat Kohli was a part of India's dominant victory against Sri Lanka in the Day/Night Test in Bengaluru.

#SleepAwarenessWeek: Fallout of sleep deprivation (and how to fall asleep?)

Sleep Awareness Week officially started on March 13 and will run till March 19.

Russia-Ukraine crisis: Fourth round of peace talks underway

The fourth round of talks between Russia and Ukraine is underway, despite reciprocal allegations of bombardment and civilian casualties earlier in the day.

All newly elected representatives sworn in as MLAs in Manipur

The newly elected representatives of the 12th Manipur Legislative Assembly took oath at the Assembly hall on Monday.

Tata Sons' chief N Chandrasekaran is new Air India chairman

Tata Sons chairman N Chandrasekaran has been officially appointed as the chairman of Air India.

Is Vivek Agnihotri-directed 'The Kashmir Files' based on true events?

Ever since its release on Friday (March 11), Vivek Agnihotri's The Kashmir Files has been in the news.

5 cool ways to drape a saree

Indian women have a thing for saree--whether we know how to drape it well or not, we cannot help but be mesmerized watching someone walk by looking drop-dead gorgeous in a saree.

Rohit Sharma wins first Test series as captain: Key stats

Rohit Sharma led India to a 2-0 Test series win against Sri Lanka on Monday.

India win 2nd Test, rout Sri Lanka 2-0: Records broken

India claimed another one-sided victory over Sri Lanka at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, to win the two-match Test series 2-0.

5 DIY mango face packs for radiant and youthful skin

Summer is almost here and the season calls for some fresh mangoes not only in your smoothies and shakes but also in your skincare routine.

Abhishek Bachchan's 'Dasvi' to hit OTT, his fourth direct-to-digital outing

After Ludo, The Big Bull, Bob Biswas, Abhishek Bachchan is gearing up for his next OTT release, Dasvi.

Shreyas Iyer voted ICC Player of the Month (February 2022)

The International Cricket Council (ICC) named Indian batter Shreyas Iyer the Player of the Month for February.

Visit the mysterious Guna Caves near Kodaikanal

British officer BS Ward made the initial discovery of the Guna Caves near Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu, in 1821.

BJP MPs chant "Modi-Modi" in Parliament as Budget session resumes

The second leg of Parliament's Budget session began on Monday, with proceedings continuing in both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha.

Day/Night Test: SL batters show resistance; India require six wickets

Sri Lankan batters showed incredible resistance in the opening session on Day 3 of the ongoing Day/Night Test at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium.

5 fragrant plants for an aromatic home

Plants not only add to the beauty of your home, but also purify the air, and in some cases make your home smell incredible.

What are powder, cream blushes, and which formula is best?

Blush is a god-sent makeup product that can instantly add a rosy color and glow to your face, even when it is dull or tired.

Canada: Five Indian students killed, two injured in road-accident

Five Indian students were killed in a road accident and two others were seriously injured in Canada on Saturday, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Monday.

Mysore University to give posthumous honorary doctorate to Puneeth Rajkumar

Late Kannada superstar Puneeth Rajkumar will be awarded an honorary doctorate by the University of Mysore.

White Day: Japan's very own Valentine's Day

Among many innovative inventions from Japan, we have the White Day--a day of love for the East--celebrated just a month from Valentine's Day, on March 14.

COVID-19 vaccination for 12-14-year-olds to start from Wednesday: Details here

In a major boost to India's COVID-19 vaccination efforts, India will start administering the vaccine against the novel coronavirus to children aged between 12 and 14 years from Wednesday.

5 powerful life lessons for teens from 'Turning Red'

Turning Red, a Pixar and Walt Disney production, came to Disney+ Hotstar on March 11.

Discounts worth Rs. 50,000 on Hyundai cars this March

South Korean automaker Hyundai is offering a variety of offers on models such as the SANTRO, GRAND i10 NIOS, AURA, and i20 in India.

Ease your spring cleaning with these tips

Some deep cleaning during spring gives our homes a fresher look and is considered a tradition in many parts of the country.

Now, Kamal Haasan's 'Vikram' will hit theaters on June 3!

Kamal Haasan's Vikram is one of the most anticipated Tamil films of the year.

Indian Wells: Matteo Berrettini beats Rune; Tommy Paul stuns Zverev

Italy's Matteo Berrettini proceeded to the third round at the Indian Wells after beating Holger Rune.

India sees lowest single-day rise in COVID-19 caseload since 2020

India on Monday reported 2,503 new COVID-19 cases, the lowest single-day rise in about two years.

iOS

Differences between iPhone 14 Pro and non-Pro models revealed

Apple's next-generation Pro-monikered iPhones, likely to be called the iPhone 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max, will be the only handsets in the upcoming line-up to get an upgraded A16 chipset, according to Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.

Royal Enfield Himalayan Scram 411's launch tomorrow: Everything we know

Chennai-based Royal Enfield will launch its Himalayan Scram 411 motorcycle in India on Tuesday, i.e., March 15. It has already started arriving at dealerships.

Why did Aamir Khan divorce Kiran Rao? Actor reveals

Last year in July, Bollywood faced a massive shock as one of the most loved celebrity pairs, Aamir Khan and Kiran Rao, announced their separation after 15 years of marriage.

Bangladesh upset Pakistan, claim maiden Women's World Cup win

Bangladesh stunned Pakistan in the 12th match of the 2022 ICC Women's World Cup at Seddon Park, Hamilton.

Ukraine pushes for no-fly zone after Russian airstrike kills 35

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has renewed his demand for NATO to impose a no-fly zone over the country after an attack on a military base killed 35 people and injured over 130.

'Puzhu' to 'Bilal': 5 Mammootty-led films to look forward to

Mammootty was last seen in Bheeshma Parvam, which has collected Rs. 75cr (worldwide) and is still going strong.

#PiDay: 5 pie recipes you can whip up today

It is Pi Day today, a day that celebrates the mathematical constant Pi.

2022 Volkswagen Virtus first impression: A sporty and premium sedan

Volkswagen is keen to re-enter the sedan space in India after discontinuing its Vento.

2022 Mercedes-Benz GLC previewed in spy images; design details revealed

German automaker Mercedes-Benz is expected to unveil the 2022 version of its GLC SUV soon. It will also arrive in India.

Zongshen 250X Desert Flying Fox goes official in China

Chinese automaker Zongshen Motorcycles has launched the 250X Desert Flying Fox model in its home country. Its arrival in India seems unclear.

Triumph Tiger Sport 660 teased; to debut in India soon

British automaker Triumph has announced via a teaser that it will launch a new motorbike in India soon. It is expected to be the Tiger Sport 660, which is already available in the global markets.

Redmi Note 11S 5G certified by FCC; to debut soon

Xiaomi's Redmi Note 11S 5G handset has been certified by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in the US, hinting at its imminent launch.

'Roohaniyat' trailer: Arjun Bijlani and Kanika Mann go from 'enemies-to-lovers'

The trailer of Arjun Bijlani and Kanika Mann's new web series is here!