12 Aug 2022

Afghanistan beat Ireland in third T20I: Key stats

Afghanistan beat Ireland in the third T20I of the five-match series and remain alive.

Author Salman Rushdie stabbed in New York, airlifted to hospital

Popular yet controversial author Salman Rushdie was attacked at an event in New York on Friday.

Thames River source driest ever, courtesy intense heatwave in UK

Trouble is brewing up for England as the source of the River Thames has dried up further downstream than ever before amid a drought-like situation.

Meet Mangal Prabhat Lodha, richest minister in Shinde-Fadnavis Maha cabinet

Mangal Prabhat Lodha, a six-time MLA in Maharashtra, is the richest minister in the new Eknath Shinde-Devendra Fadnavis cabinet.

Delhi: 6 arrested with over 2,000 cartridges before Independence Day

Delhi Police have arrested six people for their alleged involvement in the smuggling of ammunition ahead of Independence Day, NDTV reported on Friday.

Dwayne Bravo gets to 600 T20 wickets: Decoding his stats

Veteran West Indian all-rounder Dwayne Bravo has become the first bowler in T20 cricket to claim 600 wickets.

You can now play cloud games directly from Google Search

Google is testing a new feature that is bound to make gamers happy. It appears that if you search for a game on Google Search, you might be able to launch the game instantly.

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This Swiggy delivery executive on crutches wins the internet

The life of a delivery person can be unimaginably tough.

BCCI sets aside March 2023 for Women's IPL: Details here

BCCI has narrowed down a window for the maiden edition of the Women's IPL.

La Liga 2022-23: All you need to know

The 2022-23 edition of La Liga is all set to start later tonight.

Shashi Tharoor to receive highest French civilian honor for writing

Shashi Tharoor, Member of Parliament of Thiruvananthapuram, has been popular for years.

Here's why Nothing Phone (1)'s display cannot reach maximum brightness

The Nothing Phone (1)'s display is unable to achieve its advertised peak brightness, according to a German publication.

'Laal Singh Chaddha' joins Aamir Khan's lowest-rated films on IMDb

In an unfortunate turn of events, Aamir Khan's Laal Singh Chaddha (LSC) has joined the list of Khan's lowest-rated movies on IMDb.

2023 Triumph Bonneville Bobber debuts at Rs. 12.05 lakh

Triumph Motorcycles has taken the wraps off the 2023 iteration of the Bonneville Bobber in India with a starting price tag of Rs. 12.05 lakh (ex-showroom).

Maruti Suzuki Swift S-CNG launched: Check features and price

Maruti Suzuki has launched the S-CNG version of the Swift in India with a starting price tag of Rs. 7.77 lakh (ex-showroom). The car is available in two variants: VXi and ZXi.

Zimbabwe announce ODI squad for India series; Chakabva to lead

Zimbabwe have named a 17-member squad for the upcoming three-match ODI series against India, starting August 18.

Samsung's de facto leader receives presidential pardon in bribery case

Lee Jay-yong a.k.a Jay Y. Lee, Samsung Electronics' vice-chairman and de facto leader, will receive a presidential pardon, said South Korea's Ministry of Justice.

UP, Maharashtra have highest liabilities: Freebies PIL reveals in SC

Indian states have outstanding liabilities of Rs. 59,89,360 crore as of March 31, 2021, the Supreme Court is informed in a Public Interest Litigation (PIL).

Sourav Ganguly to captain India Maharajas in Legends League Cricket

Former India cricketer and BCCI President, Sourav Ganguly, will return to cricketing action.

Breaking down India's ODI squad for the tour of Zimbabwe

India will be involved in a three-match ODI series versus Zimbabwe, starting August 18.

Independence Day long weekend: Cultural spots to visit and explore

Visiting the monuments in India hits different when it's done on Independence Day.

Why did Jharkhand BJP leader courier pen to Tejashwi Yadav?

Newly sworn Deputy Chief Minister of Bihar Tejashwi Yadav may soon get a pen in his post.

Groom exposes bride at wedding by playing her affair video

Weddings are incomplete without some chaos, excitement, grand celebrations, sleepless nights, and a little disagreement between the bride and the groom's parties among other things.

Sensex gains 130 points; Nifty near 17,700 mark

The stock market closed in green on Friday with the Sensex settling 130.18 points up at 59,462.78 and the Nifty ending at 17,698.15 points after gaining 39.15.

#IndependenceDaySpecial: Tracing Indian cinema's journey from monochromatic films to OTT

The Hindi film industry, or Bollywood, is one of India's stanchions and comprises the country's staple diet along with cricket and politics.

UGC plans to integrate NEET, JEE with CUET

The University Grants Commission (UGC) is considering a proposal to integrate engineering and medical admission exams into the Common University Entrance Test-Undergraduate (CUET-UG).

Honda CB300F v/s KTM 250 Duke: Which one is better?

Honda has taken the wraps off the CB300F in India. The motorcycle flaunts an aggressive streetfighter stance and is equipped with gold-colored inverted forks and a selectable traction control system.

West Indies announce ODI squad for New Zealand series

A 14-man squad has been announced by West Indies for the upcoming three-match ODIs against New Zealand, starting August 17.

Kerala assault case: MLA says survivor benefited professionally from incident

Senior Kerala politician and ex-legislator PC George on Thursday said that the survivor of the 2017 sexual assault case has benefited professionally after the incident.

Antarctic glaciers are shedding ice alarmingly faster than previous estimates

We know that Antarctica has been changing in an unprecedented way, losing more ice than ever. However, a NASA-led study based on satellite imagery has found that the ice continent has lost more ice than previous estimates.

Washington Sundar is doubtful for the tour of Zimbabwe

The KL Rahul-led Indian team will be playing a three-match ODI series versus Zimbabwe, starting August 18. All three matches will be played in Harare.

Case registered against 'influencer' for blocking road to consume alcohol

A case has been registered by the Uttarakhand Police against Instagram influencer Bobby Kataria after his Instagram video sparked controversy online.

Jasprit Bumrah doubtful for the T20 World Cup: Here's why

Indian speedster Jasprit Bumrah could miss out on the 2022 T20 World Cup in Australia in October-November.

Arjun Tendulkar leaves Mumbai, joins Goa for 2022-23 domestic season

In a recent development, Arjun Tendulkar will be joining the Goa cricket team for the 2022-23 domestic season.

Practice these 5 yoga asanas and bid goodbye to migraines

Migraines can be brutal, especially when there's no cure and nothing seems to be able to lessen the throbbing headache.

2022 Hyundai TUCSON review: Should you buy it?

Hyundai is bringing back the TUCSON nameplate in India after six years with the latest generation being positioned as a flagship product above the ALCAZAR.

Alia, Ranbir's 'Brahmastra': Shah Rukh Khan's look as 'Vanarastra' leaked

Ever since Bollywood film Brahmastra's trailer was dropped earlier this year, reports have been making the rounds about Shah Rukh Khan's cameo appearance in the film.

Update: Raju Srivastava's brain 'isn't functioning completely,' reveals Ahsaan Qureshi

Tragically, things don't seem to be looking well for comedian-actor Raju Srivastava, who suffered a major heart attack on Wednesday in New Delhi.

Virat Kohli gearing up for the 2022 Asia Cup

Indian cricketer Virat Kohli will be raring to set the stage ablaze in the much-coveted Asia Cup, starting August 27.

Delhi's liquor sale policy: What to expect from September 1?

The Delhi government will return to the old regime of retail liquor sale in the capital city from September 1. The decision comes in wake of a massive controversy over its new liquor law.

Noise ColorFit Pro 4 review: Basic fitness watch with calling

Noise has been active in the budget fitness watch segment for a while, though we haven't had the chance to test one from the brand before. A few days back their newly launched Noise ColorFit Pro 4 came our way and we thought of figuring out what all the noise was about. OK, I will avoid noise puns (as much as possible) in the remainder of this article.

India Post sells 1 crore national flags in 10 days

As part of the ongoing Har Ghar Tiranga campaign, India Post has sold a whopping one crore national flags in just 10 days.

Have you tried these five pancakes from around the world?

A pancake is a thin, round, and flat cake prepared in a frying pan or griddle.

NASA's DART mission will try deflecting near-Earth asteroid next month

Have you ever been scared of news of asteroids hurtling toward Earth? Well, things are about to change for good as NASA's 'Double Asteroid Redirection Test' or DART is set to deflect an asteroid on September 26.

Friday fitspiration: Fitness and diet secrets of Sara Ali Khan

If you are obese and need some motivation to shed those extra kilos, then the journey of Bollywood actor Sara Ali Khan will surely inspire you.

Motorola RAZR 2022 foldable smartphone announced: Check price and specifications

Motorola has introduced its latest flagship foldable smartphone, called the Moto RAZR 2022, in China.

Urvashi Rautela-Rishabh Pant's war-of-words: The what, why and when

Actor Urvashi Rautela and Indian batsman-wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant have found themselves in a controversy.

Xiaomi Pad 5 Pro (12.4-inch) debuts as company's biggest tablet

The Xiaomi Pad 5 Pro (12.4-inch) has been launched in China. It is offered in Green, Silver, and Black shades.

'Laal Singh Chaddha,' 'Raksha Bandhan': Box office Day 1 collections

It was a big day for Bollywood on Thursday as two of the highly anticipated projects hit the theaters.

With 2,726, Delhi reports highest COVID-19 cases in 7 months

Delhi witnessed a sudden spike in COVID-19 cases on Thursday triggering concern for the authorities.

Cryptocurrency prices today: Check rates of Bitcoin, Ethereum, Tether, XRP

Bitcoin has lost 2.2% in the last 24 hours and is currently trading at $23,958.86. It is up 5.6% from last week.

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BMW M4 Competition 50 Jahre M Edition launched: Check price

BMW has launched the "50 Jahre M Edition" of the M4 Competition in India with a price tag of Rs. 1.53 crore (ex-showroom).

Colors unveils 'Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 10' release date

The tenth season of dance reality show Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa has been making headlines, thanks to its magnificent line-up of confirmed contestants.

Redmi K50 Ultra, with 120W fast-charging and triple cameras, launched

The Redmi K50 Ultra is now official in China. It carries a starting price tag of CNY 2,999 (nearly Rs. 35,400) for its 8GB/128GB configuration.

Jammu & Kashmir: Bihar migrant worker shot dead by terrorists

In yet another targeted killing in the Valley, a migrant laborer from Bihar was shot dead at Bandipore, Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on Thursday night.

Reignite your passion for romance with 2022's best romantic novels

Falling in love with fiction is good but fiction leading your way to love is a lot more beautiful.

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Garena Free Fire MAX August 12 codes: How to redeem?

Garena's Free Fire MAX is a multiplayer online battle royale game that offers a range of accessible in-game items to users.

Happy birthday Sara Ali Khan, the queen of viral jokes

Actor Sara Ali Khan turned 27 on Friday.

Royal Enfield Hunter 350 variants explained and official accessories detailed

The Indian market has been buzzing lately with the arrival of the Royal Enfield Hunter 350. The motorcycle offers a great value-for-money proposition in the sub-500cc category on our shores.

Decoding mysterious aurora-like phenomenon STEVE seen after surprise solar storm

Southern Canada witnessed a strange phenomenon after a surprise solar storm hit Earth's ionosphere on August 7.

F1-inspired 2023 Rodin FZero track-only car revealed: Check design, features

New Zealand-based Rodin Cars have taken the wraps off the futuristic FZero track-only car. The vehicle will be built in a limited production run of just 27 units.

11 Aug 2022

Economy losing serious money: Supreme Court slams freebies

Observing that promising and distributing freebies during election season is a "serious issue", the Supreme Court on Thursday came down heavily on the concept of freebies.

Woman suicide: Family petitions Jaishankar to bring body from US

The family of Mandeep Kaur, an Uttar Pradesh woman who died of suicide in the United States, has created an online petition on change.org to demand justice for her.

CSA League: CSK-owned Johannesburg could sign MS Dhoni as mentor

According to the latest reports, CSA T20 league's CSK-owned Johannesburg franchise could rope in Mahendra Singh Dhoni as a mentor for the inaugural edition.

Xiaomi MIX FOLD 2 goes official: Check price and features

The Xiaomi MIX FOLD 2 has been announced in China with a starting price tag of CNY 8,999 (roughly Rs. 1,06,250).

Can Babar Azam become number one Test batter? Jayawardene answers

Babar Azam is one of the most gifted batters of the current generation.

Woman with fractured knee runs 106 marathons in 106 days!

With hard work and dedication, you can achieve any goal; this British woman has proved that right and how!

Rafael Nadal could reclaim top spot (ATP Rankings): Here's how

Spanish ace Rafael Nadal could reclaim the top spot in the ATP Rankings at the Western and Southern Open in Cincinnati.

US woman lifts 735 kg; breaks powerlifting Guinness World Record

Tamara Walcott from Mayland, USA recently broke the Guinness World Records after lifting a total of 1,620.4 pounds or 735 kg at a weightlifting competition held in Virginia.

Delhi makes masks mandatory, Rs. 500 fine imposed on violators

Amid a sudden rise in the number of COVID-19 cases in the national capital, the Delhi government on Thursday made wearing masks mandatory in public places.

#DealOfTheDay: Xiaomi OLED Vision TV is available with attractive offers

Xiaomi's presence in the Indian television market is rapidly growing. Taking on LED and QLED TVs from rival brands, the company recently unveiled its 55-inch OLED Vision TV.

Tennis legend Serena Williams knocked out of Canadian Open

Tennis legend Serena Williams crashed out of the ongoing Canadian Open after facing a 2-6, 4-6 defeat to Belinda Bencic on Wednesday.

Meet Qamar Mohsin Shaikh, PM Modi's rakhi sister from Pakistan

Qamar Mohsin Shaikh, a former resident of Pakistan, continued a 27-year-old tradition and sent a rakhi to Prime Minister Narendra Modi this year to commemorate the festival of Raksha Bandhan.

Lamborghini Urus (facelift) sets record for SUVs at Pikes Peak

Italian carmaker Lamborghini has broken the Pikes Peak record for production-spec SUVs with the near-production Lamborghini Urus (facelift) prototype. To recall, the camouflaged test mule was spotted earlier this week.

Alia Bhatt's 'Darlings' to be remade in Tamil, Telugu

Bollywood actor Alia Bhatt's maiden production venture, Darlings, made its way to Netflix on August 5.

Nick Jonas-Priyanka Chopra aren't a 'good match,' says Sima 'Aunty'

Sima Taparia became a social media sensation due to Netflix's Indian Matchmaking Season 1 (2020).

Probe ordered after UP constable's 'viral' complaint over mess food

Uttar Pradesh Police faced a huge embarrassment after a police constable in Firozabad district Wednesday stood on the road and grieved loudly about the quality of food served in the police mess.

Sensex climbs 515 points, Nifty settles above 17,650 points

On Thursday, the benchmark Sensex and Nifty indices witnessed a surge, extending their winning streak for the fourth day in a row. The Sensex jumped 0.87% to 59,332.6 points, while the Nifty climbed 0.7% to 17,659 points.

WhatsApp brings screenshot blocking, hiding online status, and more features

WhatsApp has lately been focusing on improving its privacy-related features. The company has now announced that it will soon roll out a new feature that will stop users from taking screenshots of 'View Once' messages.

CSA T20 League: Du Plessis joins CSK-owned Johannesburg franchise

South African cricketer Faf du Plessis has signed up for the Chennai Super Kings-owned Johannesburg franchise for the inaugural edition of the CSA T20 League.

Ross Taylor alleges racism in New Zealand cricket: Details here

Former batter Ross Taylor, in his autobiography named Black and White, has alleged that he and his other team-mates suffered racism in New Zealand cricket.

'Laal Singh Chaddha' review: Fair adaptation, but falls miserably short

Aamir Khan-Kareena Kapoor Khan starrer Laal Singh Chaddha arrived in theaters on Thursday.

Kumar laughs off BJP's V-P claim; Yadav calls party 'vindictive'

A day after coming together to form the 'Mahagathbandhan 2.0' government, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and Deputy CM Tejashwi Yadav slammed the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

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Musk now wants to question Twitter employees who count bots

Elon Musk has upped his attack against Twitter. The billionaire's legal team is now demanding Twitter to provide names of those employees who calculate the percentage of bots/spam accounts on the microblogging site.

Audi is now accepting bookings for 2022 Q3: Check features

German carmaker Audi has opened the order books for the 2022 Audi Q3 model in India. It can be booked for a token amount of Rs. 2 lakh via the brand's dealerships or through the "myAudi Connect" app.

Moto G62 launched in India at Rs. 18,000: Check features

The Moto G62 has been launched in India starting at Rs. 17,999 for its base 6GB/128GB configuration.

ENG vs SA, Test series: Preview, stats, and records

The action now shifts to red-ball cricket as England hosts South Africa for a three-match series, starting August 17.

This website helps you 'fake it till you make it'

Every day we go to bed thinking "if only we were as swanky as the Instagram influencers!"

Netflix's 'Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives' S2 releases in September!

The second season of Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives is coming out next month!

The Hundred: Who is uncapped England batter Will Smeed?

Uncapped England batter Will Smeed slammed a record-breaking century for Birmingham Phoenix in the ongoing edition of The Hundred.

How and when to watch Perseid meteor shower in 2022

Every year, Earth crosses a thick trail of debris left over by a passing comet. The result is a breathtaking night glistened by meteors.

Cattle smuggling case: CBI arrests Mamata Banerjee's aide Anubrata Mondal

More trouble is brewing up for Trinamool Congress (TMC) in West Bengal, as the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's close aide and the party's Birbhum district president Anubrata Mondal in a 2020 livestock smuggling case.

Jagdeep Dhankhar takes oath as 14th Vice President of India

Jagdeep Dhankhar was sworn in as the 14th Vice President of India by President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday.

OPPO Watch 3 series goes official: Check price and features

OPPO has introduced its Watch 3 series in China, which includes the vanilla Watch 3 and Watch 3 Pro models.

Actor-comedian Raju Srivastava 'critical and on ventilator' after heart attack

Popular actor and comedian Raju Srivastava was admitted to AIIMS, New Delhi on Wednesday after suffering a heart attack.

Yet another heatwave, water crisis leave UK high and dry

The United Kingdom issued an amber weather warning following the Weather Department's prediction of extreme heatwave conditions in the country.

Cryptocurrency prices today: Check rates of Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Solana

Bitcoin has climbed 7% over the last 24 hours, trading at $24,492.33. It is 7.1% higher than last week.

Harley-Davidson Nightster launched at Rs. 15 lakh: Check features

Harley-Davidson Nightster has officially arrived in India with a starting price tag of Rs. 14.99 lakh (ex-showroom). The motorcycle is basically a scaled-down version of the Sportster S.

J&K fidayeen attack: 3 soldiers, 2 Lashkar terrorists dead

A suicide attack attempt on an army camp in Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday led to the death of three soldiers and two terrorists.

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Here's how to redeem Free Fire MAX's August 11 codes

Garena's Free Fire MAX is a free-to-play multiplayer battle royale game where the creators introduce redeemable codes on a daily basis as a token of appreciation.

'Kaithi 2' to roll out next year, confirms Karthi

Ever since it was announced that the Tamil film Kaithi will get a sequel, fans have been waiting to know updates about it.

5 food mistakes to avoid before exercising

Your pre-workout snack is one of the important meals of the day to fuel your body and prep it for exercise.

OnePlus 10 Pro review: Not bad but could've been better

After reviewing the mid-range Nord 2T 5G last week, we now move to absolute flagship territory and take a look at the best that OnePlus has to offer currently. As expected, the OnePlus 10 Pro is a powerful phone that not only employs the fastest processing hardware around but also promises to deliver improved performance in other departments like camera and battery backup, courtesy of second generation Hasselblad cameras and higher capacity battery with faster charging, respectively.

Happy birthday, Suniel Shetty! Looking at his best comic roles

Suniel Shetty has had a phenomenal run in Bollywood—from establishing himself as an action hero in the '90s to staying relevant even today—Anna has earned a cult-like following.

5 noted films and shows leaving Netflix India in August

Netflix is a seemingly endless treasure trove of content.

Five scholarships for Indians to study in Canada

Canada is home to many top-ranking universities with great educational opportunities. The cosmopolitan environment is great for personal growth as well.

2022 SKODA KODIAQ's bookings reopened in India; prices hiked

SKODA has reopened the order books for the 2022 KODIAQ in India against a token amount of Rs. 50,000. The SUV has also received a price hike of Rs. 2.5 lakh across all variants.

Real Madrid win the 2022 UEFA Super Cup: Key stats

Champions League 2021-22 winners Real Madrid beat reigning Europa League champions Eintracht Frankfurt 2-0 to win the UEFA Super Cup.

5 best calcium-rich food items you must consume

Calcium is one of the most important minerals our body needs in order to grow and maintain strong bones. It is also highly beneficial for our heart, muscles, and nerves to function properly.

Rubina Dilaik to be part of 'Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa' 10?

It looks like Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa Season 10 is going to be bigger and better than all the past seasons!

Canadian Open: World number one Iga Swiatek overcomes Ajla Tomljanovic

Women's singles tennis star Iga Swiatek overcame Ajla Tomljanovic in the second round of the 2022 Candadia Open.

UMIDIGI F3 5G launched with 48MP triple camera, 5,150mAh battery

The UMIDIGI F3 5G has made its global debut with a range of features.