16 May 2022

Bihar: JDU MLA Gopas Mandal's dancing video triggers 'behave' warning

In a video going viral on social media, MLA Gopal Mandal of Bihar CM Nitish Kumar's Janata Dal (United) was seen giving a flying kiss and throwing money in the air while grooving with a young woman.

IPL 2022, Delhi Capitals beat Punjab Kings: Records broken

Delhi Capitals have beaten Punjab Kings in match number 64 of the 2022 Indian Premier League (IPL) season at DY Patil Sports Academy, Mumbai.

Coup to overthrow Putin underway: Ukraine amid 'ill health' reports

A top Ukrainian defense official has stated that a coup to depose Russian President Vladimir Putin is currently underway and cannot be stopped.

In surprise move, Chinese media defends India's wheat export ban

After the Group of Seven (G7) nations criticized India's decision to ban wheat exports, China—in a surprise move—came to India's defense.

Char Dham Yatra: Health screening amid pilgrim deaths; details here

Following the death of 39 pilgrims since the Char Dham Yatra commenced on May 3, the Uttarakhand government has started health screening of devotees at specific points on travel routes as well as at the entry and registration sites.

BAN vs SL, 1st Test: Mathews' 199 headlines Day 2

Sri Lanka fought their way against Bangladesh to rack up 397 in the first innings in Chattogram.

Teaser of Nayanthara's 'O2' dropped; film premiering on Disney+ Hotstar

The teaser of Nayanthara's upcoming film O2 was dropped on Monday amidst huge expectations.

IPL 2022, PBKS vs DC: Mayank Agarwal elects to field

Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Delhi Capitals (DC) are squaring off in the 64th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 season.

5 homemade jam recipes you must try

Made with fresh chunks of fruits, jams are a favorite among everyone. They are perfect for those busy mornings when you are rushing for school or office.

Bengali actor Pallavi Dey death: Post-mortem report hints at suicide

On Sunday, Bengali television actor Pallavi Dey was found dead at her Kolkata apartment.

Harley-Davidson emerges as market leader in India's premium bike segment

Thanks to its pact with Hero MotoCorp, Harley-Davidson has staged a comeback in India by emerging as the market leader in the high-end motorbike segment.

Samsung Galaxy F23 5G's Copper Blush variant introduced in India

Samsung has officially launched the Copper Blush variant of the Galaxy F23 smartphone in India.

Billboard Music Awards: Fans allege K-pop singer AleXa was snubbed

K-pop singer AleXa's fans slammed the Billboard Music Awards (BBMAs) after her performance was "unfairly" canceled.

How to prevent and fight acidity

If you experience heartburn, nausea, excessive burping, sour or bitter taste in the throat, or bloating frequently, then you might be suffering from acidity or acid reflux.

Decoding the numbers of Shimron Hetmyer in IPL 2022

Middle-order batter Shimron Hetmyer has rejoined Rajasthan Royals ahead of their final league match against Chennai Super Kings in the 15th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022.

Rahane ruled out of IPL 2022, will miss England tour

Kolkata Knight Riders' opening batter, Ajinkya Rahane, has been ruled out for the remainder of matches in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 season.

'Leave or face death': Terrorists threaten Kashmiri Pandits in Pulwama

Terrorist organization Lashkar-e-Islam has issued a threat letter to Kashmiri Pandits living in the Hawal Transit Accommodation in Jammu & Kashmir's Pulwama district.

BO overview: How are 'Sarkaru Vaari Paata,' 'Jayeshbhai Jordaar' performing?

This year has so far been eventful for the entertainment industry.

Sensex, Nifty halt 6-day plunge to settle in the green

On Monday, the stock market managed to end in the green, halting a sharp six-day plunge, in highly volatile trade.

OnePlus Ace Racing Edition's specifications revealed ahead of launch

OnePlus is all set to introduce the Ace Racing Edition smartphone in China tomorrow.

Varanasi's Gyanvapi Mosque: Survey complete; Shivling found inside well

The Varanasi Gyanvapi Mosque complex's court-ordered videography survey was completed on Monday, a day before the next court hearing.

Assam floods: Thousands affected; IAF choppers deployed for rescue ops

Thousands of people have been affected in the northeastern state of Assam as incessant heavy rains caused flooding and landslides in many parts of the state over the last few days.

5 weirdest recipes that had netizens all worked up

Foodies love to spend time exploring new recipes and sniffing out delicious new dishes.

Rakshit Shetty's '777 Charlie': Trailer hints at heartwarming tale

The much-awaited trailer for the Kannada film 777 Charlie starring Rakshit Shetty was finally unveiled on Monday.

COVID-19: India logs 2,202 new cases; 27 more deaths

India on Monday reported over 2,200 new COVID-19 cases, a decline of over 250 cases from the previous day.

Women's T20 Challenge: Harmanpreet, Smriti, Deepti named captains

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced squads for the Women's T20 Challenge, scheduled to commence on May 23.

'Dhak Dhak': Taapsee Pannu announces all-girls road trip film

Actor and producer Taapsee Pannu announced her production venture Dhak Dhak on Monday.

Dukan Diet: What is it and how does it work

The Dukan diet is a high protein, low carbohydrate plan designed by Pierre Dukan, a former French doctor, and nutritionist in 2000.

First lunar eclipse of 2022 with Super Blood Moon sighting

On the intervening night of Sunday and Monday, a part of the world witnessed the first total lunar eclipse of the year.

2022 Range Rover Sport listed at Rs. 1.64 crore

Jaguar Land Rover has listed the new-generation Range Rover Sport SUV on its official Indian website. Its prices will start at Rs. 1.64 crore and deliveries might commence in November.

IPL 2022, MI vs SRH: Preview, stats, and Fantasy XI

An evicted Mumbai Indians (MI) face a desperate Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the 65th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 season on Tuesday.

Nepal: PM Modi arrives in Lumbini on Buddha Purnima

Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered prayers at the sacred Maya Devi Temple in Nepal's Lumbini on the occasion of Buddha Purnima on Monday.

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Billboard Music Awards 2022: Olivia Rodrigo, Ye, Drake dominate gala

The Billboard Music Awards (BBMAs) 2022 saw some of the greatest artists being honored for their talent.

Heatwave in north, Delhi records 49°C; rainfall in south, east

The temperatures in Delhi and Uttar Pradesh breached the 49 °C mark on Sunday amid an intensive heatwave in north India, said the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

Everything about the sunburn blush trend

Remember how lovely children in the mountains look with naturally red cheeks? Who wouldn't love a touch of pink hue on their cheeks naturally?

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Aya Neo announces three new handheld gaming consoles: Check features

Shenzhen-based handheld maker Aya Neo has added three new portable PC gaming consoles to its portfolio.

Kourtney Kardashian, Travis Barker get (legally) hitched in Santa Barbara

Reality television star Kourtney Kardashian and singer Travis Barker are married and this time, legally!

Xi Jinping rumored to be suffering from brain aneurysm: Report

Chinese President Xi Jinping is rumored to be suffering from a brain aneurysm and had to be hospitalized last year.

Honda City updated in India with new equipment: Details here

Honda has introduced mild updates to the fourth and fifth-generation City sedan in India.

Your guide to traveling to Ladakh this summer

One of the most renowned summer tourist destinations in India, Ladakh is popularly known for its picturesque landscape, Buddhist monasteries, magnificent lakes, and stunning valleys.

'Kushi': First look of Samantha Ruth Prabhu-Vijay Deverakonda starrer out

The release date of Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Vijay Deverakonda's upcoming multilingual film Kushi has been announced by its makers.

Premier League: Manchester City fight back to hold West Ham

Manchester City staged a resounding comeback against West Ham to level the score 2-2 in the Premier League on Sunday.

Putin 'seriously ill,' claims ex-spy; oligarch says it's blood cancer

Russian President Vladimir Putin is "seriously ill," claimed former British spy Christopher Steele, adding his illness is an "element" of everything that is happening in Ukraine.

Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 Edition 55 celebrates AMG brand's 55 years

To commemorate 55 years of the AMG brand, Mercedes-Benz has revealed the 'Edition 55' variant of its CLA 45 four-door coupe. It will be up for grabs in the US later this year.

'Dune: Part Two': Everything we know of the sequel

Christopher Walken has become the most recent addition to the star-studded ensemble of Denis Villeneuve's Dune: Part Two and will essay the role of Emperor Shaddam IV.

5 ways to bake a sponge cake

Cake-aholics out there, did you know you could make sponge cakes in a number of ways?

Realme GT 2 Pro review: Easy recommendation under Rs. 50,000

Realme has been a strong player in entry-level and mid-range categories of smartphones offering great value for money. Its handsets in the upper mid-range segment have also met with a fair degree of success. Realme now aims to go all out and target the likes of OnePlus, Xiaomi, and the rest in the flagship zone by launching what the company considers its most premium smartphone ever, the GT 2 Pro.

IPL 2022, PBKS vs DC: Pitch report, stats, streaming details

Punjab Kings (PBKS) will square off against Delhi Capitals (DC) in the 64th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 season on Monday.

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Vicky Kaushal birthday special: 5 interesting facts about 'Uri' actor

Vicky Kaushal has certainly made his mark in the industry ever since his debut.

How to get out of your funk

Once in a while, you must have felt blah, bored, or just sad.

Fisker PEAR EV hatchback teased; production to start in 2024

US automaker Fisker is expected to unveil its PEAR hatchback in 2023 and its production will commence the following year.

Hybrid-only 2023 Lexus UX, with more tech-based features, revealed

Toyota-owned luxury brand Lexus has revealed the 2023 iteration of its UX crossover. It will go on sale globally later this summer.

5 essential eyebrow products

Perfectly shaped eyebrows literally shape your face.

OnePlus rolls out Android 12-based OxygenOS 12 for Nord

OnePlus has begun rolling out the Android 12-based OxygenOS update for the Nord smartphone in India.

Novak Djokovic beats Stefanos Tsitsipas to win 2022 Italian Open

Novak Djokovic beat Stefanos Tsitsipas in straight sets to win the 2022 Italian Open men's singles title.

Buddha Purnima 2022: History, significance, and teachings of Buddha

Born as Siddhartha Gautama, a prince, in 563 BC in Lumbini, modern-day Nepal, Buddha founded Buddhism.

15 May 2022

IPL 2022, Rajasthan Royals overcome Lucknow Super Giants: Records broken

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) suffered a defeat versus Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the 63rd match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 season on Sunday.

AR Rahman's film 'Le Musk' to premiere at Cannes XR

Award-winning music composer AR Rahman's debut film directorial Le Musk is set to premiere at the Cannes Film Market's upcoming Cannes XR program.

Chattogram Test, Day 1: Mathews' 114* powers SL to 258/4

Sri Lanka dominated the Day 1 proceeding against Bangladesh in the first Test underway in Chattogram.

'Vikram': Official trailer for Kamal Haasan-starrer is finally here!

"Ulaga Nayagan" Kamal Haasan is set to a comeback to the big screens after over three years with the much-awaited film Vikram.

J&K: SIT to probe Kashmiri Pandit's killing, says LG

Jammu & Kashmir Lieutenant Governor (LG) Manoj Sinha termed Kashmiri Pandit Rahul Bhat's recent killing in Budgam district as "premeditated."

Chintan Shivir: Congress approves 'one-family, one-ticket' rule, but with exceptions

The Congress Working Committee (CWC), the party's top decision-making body, endorsed organizational reform measures on Sunday, including the implementation of the "one-family, one-ticket" rule.

IPL 2022: GT overcome sorry CSK, get to 20 points

The 62nd match of the 2022 Indian Premier League (IPL) season saw Chennai Super Kings suffer a defeat versus Gujarat Titans in Sunday's first encounter.

IPL 2022, LSG vs RR: Sanju Samson elects to bat

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) will square off against Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the 63rd match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 season on Sunday.

Tesla suspends India entry plan after impasse over lowering tariffs

Tesla has decided to put on hold its plan to sell electric cars in India as it failed to secure lower import taxes. The company has stopped looking for showroom space and even reassigned some of its India team.

Iga Swiatek wins Italian Open, defends her title: Key stats

Top seed Iga Swiatek annihilated the number nine seed Ons Jabeur 6-2, 6-2 to clinch her second Italian Open title on Sunday.

Yamaha Cygnus GT Deluxe Edition scooter launched: Check features

Japanese automaker Yamaha has launched its Cygnus GT Deluxe Edition scooter in the Chinese market. Its debut in India seems unclear.

Tripura: Manik Saha sworn-in as new CM, development tops agenda

Manik Saha, the BJP's Tripura unit state president, took oath as Tripura's Chief Minister (CM) on Sunday, with development and law and order high on his agenda.

Kissing, fondling minor boy not unnatural offense: Bombay High Court

The Bombay High Court has declared that kissing on the lips and fondling are not unnatural activities under Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).

Badminton: India clinch Thomas Cup gold, beat 14-time champions Indonesia

The Indian badminton men's side has entered the record books by winning its first-ever Thomas Cup title in Bangkok, Thailand.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4's camera specifications leaked: Details here

Samsung is gearing up to launch the Galaxy Z Fold 4 in August or September this year.

IPL 2022, PBKS vs DC: Preview, stats, and Fantasy XI

Punjab Kings (PBKS) will face their Northern rival Delhi Capitals (DC) in match number 64 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 season on Monday.

Novak Djokovic becomes fifth man to win 1,000 ATP matches

World number one, Novak Djokovic, claimed his 1,000th ATP tour-level win after beating Casper Ruud in Rome Masters semi-finals.

TN: 4 workers trapped in stone quarry, rescue operation underway

At least four workers have been trapped in a quarry in Tamil Nadu's Tirunelveli district since Saturday night, reported NDTV.

IPL 2022, CSK vs GT: MS Dhoni elects to bat

The 62nd match of the 2022 Indian Premier League (IPL) season will see arch-rivals Chennai Super Kings face the Gujarat Titans in Sunday's maiden encounter.

Congress plans 'padyatras' from Kashmir to Kanyakumari over unemployment

The Congress intends to take out padyatras (foot marches) across the country to raise the issue of unemployment and hold janta durbars (public meetings) to connect with the people.

Ford will not make EVs in India; withdraws PLI application

Ford has scrapped its plans to manufacture EVs in India for the global markets. Geopolitical tensions and a difficult business case might have influenced this decision.

Netflix is exploring livestreaming options for the first time

The last few months haven't been good for Netflix, with the company's earnings report showing customer loss for the first time in a decade.

Britney Spears announces loss of 'miracle baby' after miscarriage

Britney Spears has announced the loss of her unborn "miracle baby" early in the pregnancy.

Italian Open: Swiatek beats Sabalenka, to face Jabeur in final

World number one Iga Swiatek humbled number three seed Aryna Sabalenka 6-2, 6-1 in the semis of the Italian Open.

New York: 10 killed in 'racially-motivated' shooting, suspect arrested

A heavily-armed 18-year-old white man shot 10 people dead and injured three others, most of them Black, at a Buffalo grocery store in New York on Saturday, as per US authorities.

Decoding GT's run to the playoffs in IPL 2022

On Tuesday, Gujarat Titans (GT) beat Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) by 62 runs to clinch a playoff berth in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 season.

COVID-19: India logs 2,487 fresh cases, 13 more fatalities

India on Sunday reported nearly 2,500 new COVID-19 cases, slightly less than the previous day.

IPL 2022, LSG vs RR: Pitch report, stats, streaming details

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) will lock horns with Rajasthan Royals (RR) in match number 63 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 season on Sunday.

2022 Audi A4 Allroad Quattro, with sporty looks, goes official

German automaker Audi has revealed the 2022 version of its A4 Allroad Quattro wagon with a Black Optics Pro Package. Its debut in India seems unclear.

Wheat exports: Minister responds to G7 nations' criticism on ban

India's move to ban wheat exports drew criticism from the Group of Seven (G7) nations saying such steps might be unproductive and worsen the situation of rising commodity prices.

IPL 2022, CSK vs GT: Pitch report, stats, streaming details

An evicted Chennai Super Kings (CSK) face table-toppers Gujarat Titans (GT) in the 62nd match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 season on Sunday.

North Korea: 8,20,620 fresh COVID-19 cases in just 3 days

Just days after North Korea reported its first COVID-19 case, an explosion in the number of infections rocked the country on Sunday.

RIP Andrew Symonds: A look at his lesser-known records

Former Australian all-rounder Andrew Symonds passed away in a car crash on Saturday.

Understanding Texas social media law that is troubling tech companies

Large tech companies and Texas are again at loggerheads about the state law that bans censorship on social media platforms.

Madhuri Dixit's birthday: 5 roles that justified her acting prowess

Madhuri Dixit Nene is one of the most loved actors in Bollywood.

Andrew Symonds leaves a rich cricketing legacy: His notable numbers

Former Australian all-rounder, Andrew Symonds, died in a car accident on Saturday night.

Prior to unveiling, 2022 Mahindra Scorpio previewed in leaked images

Homegrown automaker Mahindra is likely to unveil its next-generation Scorpio SUV in India later this month.

International Day of Families 2022: Celebrate the special bond

The United Nations General Assembly established the International Day of Families in 1994 to honor the value of well-balanced families and how they become the pillar of strength during difficult times.

Australia's Andrew Symonds dies in car accident: Details here

In what comes as a disturbing piece of news, former Australia all-rounder Andrew Symonds has died in a car accident.

Keeway MBP M502N goes official; might also arrive in India

Chinese automaker Keeway has launched its MBP M502N mid-displacement motorbike in Spain. It is likely to arrive here as well.

NamX-Pininfarina hydrogen SUV concept, with removable fuel tanks, revealed

Paris-based NamX has unveiled the concept version of its hydrogen-powered SUV. It is designed by the Italian design house Pininfarina.

2022 Kymco KRV 180i breaks cover with several new features

Taiwanese automaker Kymco has unveiled the 2022 version of its KRV 180i maxi-style scooter. Details regarding its availability here have not been disclosed.

What's your pick this National Chocolate Chip Day?

National Chocolate Chip Day is an American holiday celebrating the most popular cookie in the world!

Liverpool down Chelsea to win the FA Cup: Records broken

Liverpool beat Chelsea in the 2021-22 FA Cup final to win a second trophy this season.

India-bound 2023 Triumph Rocket 3 R, 3 GT unveiled

British automaker Triumph Motorcycles has unveiled the 2023 iterations of its touring-friendly cruisers, the Rocket 3 R and Rocket 3 GT.