26 Feb 2023

'Leo': Thalapathy Vijay-led film earns Rs. 400cr even before release

Kollywood superstar Thalapathy Vijay, who is currently basking in the glory of his recent release Varisu's success, will be next seen in the multi-starrer film Leo.

Meg Lanning wins fifth ICC title as captain: Her achievements

Australia overcame South Africa to win the 2023 ICC Women's T20 World Cup title on Sunday.

#NewsBytesRecommends: 'Habibi Rasak Kharban' on Netflix—forbidden love in war-torn Gaza

Stories about love that is forbidden due to societal complications and morality facades have a certain kind of inherent appeal—they are all the same, and yet, somehow different.

BTS member J-Hope begins military enlistment procedure after Jin

K-pop sensation and BTS member J-Hope has reportedly become the second member of the pop group to enlist for South Korea's mandatory military service, after Jin.

Meghalaya Assembly elections tomorrow, fierce battle in 5 constituencies likely

Meghalaya is all set to vote in the Assembly elections on Monday to seal the political fate of 369 candidates.

Shabnim Ismail becomes leading wicket-taker in Women's T20 World Cup

South African pacer Shabnim Ismail has become the leading wicket-taker in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup.

Pakistan economic crisis: Life-saving surgeries halted amid drug, equipment shortage 

Pakistan's economic crisis is having a severe impact on the most vulnerable, as doctors there have been forced not to perform surgeries due to a shortage of essential drugs and equipment, ANI reported.

Rahul Gandhi attacks PM Modi over Lal Chowk flag hoisting

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday took a jibe at PM Narendra Modi over his recent Parliament speech, where he recalled his 1992 visit to Lal Chowk in Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar to unfurl the national flag.

Australia beat SA, win sixth Women's T20 World Cup title

Australia overcame South Africa to win the 2023 ICC Women's T20 World Cup title on Sunday.

Premier League 2022-23, Chelsea fall short against Spurs: Key stats

Chelsea lost 2-0 against Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League 2022-23 season on Sunday as the pressure on Graham Potter mounts with each passing week.

Women's T20 World Cup: Beth Mooney scripts these records

Australia racked up 156/6 against South Africa in the 2023 ICC Women's T20 World Cup final at Newlands, Cape Town.

Delhi liquor policy case: CBI arrests Manish Sisodia after questioning

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Sunday arrested Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia in connection with the alleged Delhi liquor policy scam case.

Women's T20 WC final: Australia compile 156/6 against South Africa

Australia racked up 156/6 against South Africa in the 2023 ICC Women's T20 World Cup final at Newlands, Cape Town.

East to west: Congress now working on new pan-India march

As the Congress's three-day plenary session ended on Sunday in Chhattisgarh's Raipur, party spokesperson Jairam Ramesh announced they were now working on a new mass contact program similar to the recently-concluded Bharat Jodo Yatra (BJY).

PGA Awards: 'Everything Everywhere...' bags best film; other key winners

After bagging 11 Oscar nominations, Everything Everywhere All At Once has now won the best film award at the Producers Guild Awards 2023.

Google Pixel 7/7 Pro is rebooting on specific YouTube clip

A fresh Pixel issue has been reported by a Reddit user u/OGPixel5, claiming that playing a particular video clip via the YouTube app, causes their Pixel 7 Pro to reboot right away.

Women's T20 World Cup final: Meg Lanning elects to bat 

Australia and South Africa will lock horns in the 2023 ICC Women's T20 World Cup final on Sunday in Cape Town.

Uttar Pradesh: Truck hits man, grandson; drags child for 2km

A 67-year-old man and his six-year-old grandson were tragically killed when the two-wheeler they were riding on was hit by a speeding truck in Mahoba, Uttar Pradesh, on Saturday, reports said.

WhatsApp update! Now you can retain the disappearing messages

WhatsApp is rolling out a new update for iOS and Android, which allows users to keep messages from disappearing within the chats.

Haryana: 3-day mobile internet ban in Nuh over Bhiwani killings 

The Haryana government on Sunday ordered the suspension of mobile internet and SMS services in the Nuh district for three days with immediate effect.

Maharashtra: Shiv Sena's Shinde faction-BJP, MVA lock horns in bypolls

Amid the ongoing political conflict between CM Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena faction and Uddhav Thackeray's group in Maharashtra, voting for Kasba Peth and Pimpri Chinchwad Assembly bypolls began on Sunday.

2024 Hyundai i10 hatchback spotted testing: What to expect?

South Korean auto giant Hyundai is gearing up to reveal the 2024 version of the i10 hatchback for the global markets.

Hansal Mehta celebrates 7 years of tragedy-drama film 'Aligarh'

There have been several movies in which actors Manoj Bajpayee and Rajkummar Rao have portrayed unique characters, but the movie Aligarh was one that struck a chord with the audience.

MSI

MSI Crosshair 15 laptop is cheaper on Flipkart: Check deal

MSI's gaming-oriented Crosshair 15 laptop is a top-notch offering, which balances lightning-fast performance, a vivid display, and reliable battery life in an attractive package.

RE Hunter 350 sells 1 lakh+ units: Should you buy?

Royal Enfield Hunter 350 has surpassed the highly-coveted one lakh units sales milestone in India, within just six months since its debut in August last year.

Hyderabad: Man beheads friend, removes heart for texting his girlfriend

In a spine-chilling incident, a Hyderabad man reportedly murdered his friend for calling and texting his girlfriend, the police confirmed on Saturday.

Cast, potential plot, director: Everything about Akshay-Suniel-Paresh's 'Hera Pheri 3'

The Hera Pheri franchise has been living up to its title and has been embroiled in a net of endless conjectures.

Former Academy president, Oscar-winning producer Walter Mirisch dies at 101

Walter Mirisch, a legendary Oscar-winning producer and former Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) president, passed away on Friday at the age of 101.

Daniil Medvedev seals second successive ATP Tour honor: Key stats

Russian tennis ace Daniil Medvedev sealed his second successive ATP Tour honor by beating Andy Murray in the 2023 Qatar Open final.

HMD Global announces Nokia G22, C22, C32: Check price, features

HMD Global has introduced three new entry-level smartphones: Nokia G22, Nokia C22, and Nokia C32.

PM Modi might bail out debt-laden Pakistan: Ex-R&AW chief Dulat

Former Research and Analysis Wing R&AW chief Amarjit Singh Dulat, in an interview with PTI, said he feels PM Narendra Modi may lend a helping hand to Pakistan later this year and even "bail out" the cash-strapped neighbor.

Napoli seal 8th successive Serie A win: Decoding the stats

Serie A 2022-23 leaders Napoli sealed a magnificent 2-0 win over Empoli. Despite being reduced to 10 men, Napoli held their nerves, having got the job done in the first half itself.

Bounce Infinity E1 Limited Edition v/s TVS iQube: A comparison

Bengaluru-based EV start-up Bounce has introduced the 'Limited Edition' version of its Infinity E1 scooter in India with a price tag of Rs. 96,800 (ex-showroom).

Erling Haaland scripts Premier League history for Manchester City

Erling Haaland was once again on the scoresheet as Manchester City thumped Bournemouth 4-1 in the Premier League 2022-24 season.

'Apocalyptic,' says UN food agency chief of earthquake-hit Turkey

United Nations (UN) World Food Programme (WFP) Executive Director David Beasley on Saturday revealed he witnessed "apocalyptic" scenes during his recent visit to earthquake-hit areas in southern Turkey.

5 ecotourism festivals in India that worship nature

Festivals form an important part of Indian culture, heritage, tradition, and biodiversity.

Jammu and Kashmir: Kashmiri Pandit killed by terrorists in Pulwama

A Kashmiri Pandit was allegedly shot and killed in Pulwama, Jammu and Kashmir, on Sunday, in what is believed to be the latest targeted civilian killing in the region.

Top trending Jio prepaid plans in India: Check benefits

Jio has completely altered the course of the telecom sector, becoming the market leader in a very short timeframe.

Robert De Niro's 'About My Father' to release in India

Hollywood legend Robert De Niro will soon be seen headlining About My Father, a comedy-drama co-starring Sebastian Maniscalco.

NAACP Image Awards: Angela Bassett, Viola Davis win top honors

The 54th NAACP Image Awards took place on Saturday (crack of dawn on Sunday in India), with Queen Latifah hosting the celebrity-studded award ceremony.

NZ vs ENG, 2nd Test: Hosts fight after following on

New Zealand showed some character in their second innings after being asked to follow on by England on Day 3 of the 2nd Test at the Basin Reserve.

Top features of BMW R nine T 100 Years edition

To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the R 32 model, German marque BMW Motorrad unveiled the special 'R Nine T 100 Years' edition.

CBI to question Manish Sisodia today; Arvind Kejriwal fears arrest

Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia will appear before the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for questioning on Sunday in connection with the alleged Delhi liquor policy scam case.

NZ vs ENG: Devon Conway hammers his 7th Test fifty

New Zealand opening batter Devon Conway hit a sublime 155-ball 61 in his side's second innings on Day 3 of the second Test versus England at the Basin Reserve.

Today's cryptocurrency prices: Check rates of Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin, Tether

Bitcoin has surged by 0.41% in the past 24 hours to trade at $23,208.24. It is 6.08% down compared to last week.

Free Fire MAX codes for February 26: How to redeem?

Garena's Free Fire MAX can quickly engross you with its enhanced visuals and rewards redemption program.

Plyometrics: 5 exercises to supercharge your day

Plyometrics are quick and involve powerful movements.

Tom Latham scores his 26th Test half-century, surpasses 5,000 runs

New Zealand batter Tom Latham struck a fine 172-ball 83 on Day 3 of the second Test versus England at the Basin Reserve.

Okaya Faast F2F v/s Ola S1 Air: Which is better?

Homegrown EV maker Okaya introduced the Faast F2F model in India with a sticker price of Rs. 83,999 (ex-showroom).

#NewsExplainer: Looking at Whistling Woods International Institute in Mumbai

Situated in Mumbai's Film City, Whistling Woods International (WWI) is a renowned institute of filmmaking and caters to students interested in creative arts and communication.

Indian 'Spider-Man' Pavitr Prabhakar to return in June

Pavitr Prabhakar, aka India's Spider-Man, will make a comeback soon!

Know about these rewarding benefits of seeking therapy

Mental wellness is one of the most important things in life as it affects the way we think, feel, and act.

Foodie alert! 5 tribal recipes must try in this lifetime

India is home to a lot of ancient tribes that reflect the country's native culture, heritage, and traditions.

Stream or skip: Ashley Madekwe's social-thriller 'The Strays' on Netflix

Ashley Madekwe's social thriller/slow-burn drama The Strays landed on Netflix on Wednesday (February 22).

2023 Indian Sport Chief goes official: Check top features

US-based bikemaker Indian Motorcycle has officially unveiled the 2023 Sport Chief for the global markets with a starting price tag of $18,999 (approximately Rs. 15.75 lakh).

25 Feb 2023

Cristiano Ronaldo slams his 62nd career hat-trick: Key stats

Cristiano Ronaldo slammed his second hat-trick for new club Al Nassr in the Saudi Pro League. He attained the hat-trick while playing versus Damac on Saturday.

Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos wants employees to watch 'The Romantics'

Netflix's co-CEO Ted Sarandos was in India recently to unveil the first look of Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Heeramandi web series.

Premier League 2022-23 leaders Arsenal beat Leicester 1-0: Key stats

Premier League 2022-23 leaders Arsenal overcame Leicester City 1-0 in a crucial encounter on Saturday.

West Bengal: Union minister Nisith Pramanik's convoy attacked; TMC blamed

The convoy of Union minister Nisith Pramanik was reportedly attacked by goons, allegedly backed by the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC), in West Bengal's Cooch Behar on Saturday.

SS Rajamouli names Dhanush's 'Aadukalam' among top 5 film recommendations

SS Rajamouli and Co are currently basking in the glory of RRR, and its successful awards haul.

Adityanath lashes out at Akhilesh over MLA murder witness's death

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath locked horns with Samajwadi Party (SP) leader Akhilesh Yadav in the UP Assembly on Saturday over the recent killing of a key witness in the 2005 murder case of Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) MLA Raju Pal.

Academy Awards: Ram Charan expresses interest in performing 'Naatu Naatu'

RRR should add two more "R"s for its "rampant rage" at the award shows this season.

BJP's doors for 'turncoat' Nitish Kumar closed forever: Amit Shah

Union Home Affairs Minister and senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Amit Shah asserted on Saturday at a rally in Lauriya, West Champaran district, Bihar, that the saffron party's doors for Aaya Ram, Gaya Ram (turncoat) Nitish Kumar have been permanently closed.

US 'deeply concerned' over China's loans to Pakistan, Sri Lanka

Ahead of United States (US) Secretary of State Antony Blinken's three-day India visit for the G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting in New Delhi, the US expressed grave concern over China's loans to India's immediate neighbors, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.

'Alone': When and where to watch Mohanlal starrer on OTT

Mohanlal's latest release Alone is set to premiere on the OTT platform Disney+ Hotstar on March 3.

Women's Premier League 2023: Deepti Sharma named UP Warriorz vice-captain

UP Warriorz have named Deepti Sharma as their vice-captain for the inaugural edition of the Women's Premier League (WPL), starting March 4.

Turkey starts rebuilding houses after earthquakes leave 1.5 million homeless

Turkey has reportedly started rebuilding buildings destroyed by a series of devastating earthquakes that struck the country and its neighbor Syria earlier this month.

Rohit Sharma eyes 2,000-run mark at home (Tests): Key stats

Rohit Sharma will be geared up to lead India in the 3rd Test of the Border-Gavaskar series at the Holkar Cricket Association Stadium, Indore, starting March 1.

Happy my innings concluded with Bharat Jodo Yatra: Sonia Gandhi

Former All India Congress Committee (AICC) chief Sonia Gandhi on Saturday said she was happy her "innings" could conclude with the Bharat Jodo Yatra, terming it "a turning point," on the second day of Congress's three-day 85th plenary session in Raipur.

NoiseFit Halo smartwatch goes official in India at Rs. 4,000

Homegrown brand, Noise, has introduced its latest smartwatch in India, dubbed NoiseFit Halo.

Director Anees Bazmee reveals why he rejected 'Hera Pheri 3'

The Hera Pheri franchise has been living up to its title lately.

Alia Bhatt celebrates 1 year of 'Gangubai Kathiawadi'; shares photo

Gangubai Kathiawadi is one of the most lauded works of Sanjay Leela Bhansali, in which Alia Bhatt was seen in a new avatar.

What to expect from the upcoming Honda CB350 cafe racer?

After the success of the H'ness CB350 and CB350RS, Japanese marque Honda is now planning to introduce the CB350 cafe racer model in India soon.

5 healthy and mouthwatering spinach recipes you need to try

A nutrient-rich green leafy vegetable, spinach is packed with iron, magnesium, potassium, vitamins C and E, folic acid, calcium, thiamin, and dietary fiber.

German Chancellor Scholz begins India visit; Ukraine, trade on agenda

Germany's Chancellor Olaf Scholz kickstarted his two-day visit to India on Saturday.

Apple iPhone 14 v/s iPhone 15: What will be different

The demand for iPhone 14 remained far below Apple's initial expectations, probably due to the minimal upgrades it brought to the table.

'I was considered a failed captain,' says Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli remains one of India's high-yielding captains across formats, especially in Tests. He powered India to numerous momentous wins.

Box office: Dhanush's 'Vaathi' crosses Rs. 75cr in 8 days

Dhanush's latest release Vaathi (Sir in Telugu) is raking in good money at the box office.

Sanjay Dutt likely to star in 'Hera Pheri 3'

Ever since the news of Hera Pheri 3 going on floors started making the rounds, fans have been rooting for the much-awaited third installment of the cult classic franchise.

New-generation Audi A3 sedan spotted testing: What to expect?

German luxury carmaker Audi is gearing up to launch the new-generation A3 sedan. Test mules of the updated car were spotted doing cold-weather test runs, albeit in a partially camouflaged avatar.

James Anderson becomes highest wicket-taker in 2nd innings (Tests): Stats

England are all over New Zealand in the ongoing second and final Test.

Meet LLaMA: Meta's large language model for generative AI researchers

Meta has followed Open AI's ChatGPT and Google's Bard into the generative AI fray.

Ranbir Kapoor-Shraddha Kapoor's 'TJMM' to release 1 day earlier: Reports

Luv Ranjan's Tu Jhoothi Main Makkar is one of the most-anticipated films as fans are eagerly waiting to see the puppy-eyed Ranbir Kapoor in the romantic comedy genre after a long time.

Motorola Defy 2 with satellite connectivity announced: Should you buy

Lenovo-owned Motorola Mobility has announced the Defy 2 rugged smartphone, in collaboration with Bullitt Group, a British mobile phone manufacturer.

American billionaire financier Thomas Lee dies by suicide at 78

United States (US) billionaire financier Thomas Haskell Lee, one of the early pioneers in private equity and leveraged buyouts, has passed away at 78.

Tim Southee equals this record of MS Dhoni: Key stats

England have tightened their grip over New Zealand in the ongoing second and final Test.

Prithviraj Sukumaran to play Rajan Pillai in OTT debut

Prithviraj Sukumaran is one of the bonafide pan-Indian stars of India. The actor predominantly works in the Malayalam film industry but over the years has strengthened his footing in other industries as well.

How to overcome trust issues in a relationship

Trust issues can develop in people due to adverse childhood experiences, narcissistic abuse by loved ones, or infidelity and torture in adult relationships.

2023 Tata Harrier goes official in India: Check top features

Homegrown SUV specialist Tata Motors has launched the 2023 iteration of the Harrier in India with a starting price tag of Rs. 15 lakh (ex-showroom).

Reasons that triggered Akshay Kumar-Emraan Hashmi's 'Selfiee's shockingly low numbers

Akshay Kumar and Emraan Hashmi starrer Selfiee was released in the theaters on Friday (February 24).

Happy Birthday, Urvashi Rautela: Lesser-known facts you must know!

Time and again, Bollywood actor-model Urvashi Rautela has left us all in an awe of her beauty.

Women's T20 WC: Australia, South Africa to clash in final

Australia and South Africa will lock horns in the 2023 ICC Women's T20 World Cup final on Sunday in Cape Town.

Now, India reveals spotting 'flying object' above crucial island chain

Weeks after the United States downed a suspected Chinese spy balloon, Indian officials have revealed that locals in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, too, reported seeing a similar, unusual "flying object" last year.

LG

LG introduces IMPRINTU portable tattoo machine: Here's how it works

LG Household & Health Care has announced a portable temporary tattoo printer, called IMPRINTU.

Cryptocurrency prices: Check today's rates of Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin, Tether

Bitcoin has shed 3.24% of its value over the last 24 hours and is trading at $23,080. It is 6.32% lower than the previous week.

Soaring temperatures across India might trigger energy crunch this summer

The scorching temperatures in parts of India in recent weeks have reportedly pushed electricity demand to unprecedented levels, raising concerns about a potential strain on the power supply this summer.

RRR

'RRR' clinches 4 honors at Hollywood Critics Association Awards

SS Rajamouli's RRR has roared once again!

NZ vs ENG, 2nd Test: Hosts trail by 297 runs 

England have tightened their grip over New Zealand in the ongoing second and final Test.

'Selfiee' box office: Akshay Kumar-Emraan Hashmi starrer gets slow start 

Amid much anticipation, Akshay Kumar and Emraan Hashmi starrer Selfiee was released in theaters on Friday (February 24).

2024 Ford Edge L revealed with better looks, more features

US-based carmaker Ford has taken the wraps off the 2024 version of the Edge L for global markets. The full-size SUV is essentially a successor to the Edge Plus model and has a 2+2+3 seating layout.

Delhi MCD House: AAP, BJP councilors fight over 1 vote

Yet another brawl erupted between Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) councilors inside the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) House as the Standing Committee elections were once again disrupted while the counting of votes was underway on Friday.

How to redeem Free Fire MAX codes for February 25

Free Fire MAX allows gamers to collect a wide variety of in-game items.

James Anderson dismisses Kane Williamson for ninth time: Key stats

The ongoing second and final Test between New Zealand and England saw James Anderson dismissing Kane Williamson for the ninth time in the longest format.

Ericsson to axe 8% of its workforce; 8,500 employees affected

After the tech industry, it is now the telecom sector's turn to be hit by layoffs.

'She was jogging,' Diana Edulji targets Harmanpreet Kaur's casual approach

Team India suffered a heart-breaking five-run defeat against Australia in the semi-final of the ongoing ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2023.

Happy birthday Shahid Kapoor! Revealing the B-town celeb's fitness secrets

Shahid Kapoor has been known as the chocolate boy of B-town for all the right reasons.

Google's Magic Eraser feature now available for all One subscribers

Google has made the Pixel-exclusive Magic Eraser feature available on the latest iteration of Photos on iOS and Android phones. But it isn't available for free.

Happy birthday Urvashi Rautela! Know about the diva's fitness secrets

Bollywood actor and model Urvashi Rautela is a well-known face in the glamor world.

Happy birthday, Shahid Kapoor: Revisiting the actor's best dance numbers

There is no scope for discussion about the fact that Shahid Kapoor dances like a dream!

Happy birthday Sanya Malhotra! Check out her fitness secrets

Popular actor Sanya Malhotra started her acting career by playing the supporting role of Babita Kumar in the 2016 biographical sports drama Dangal.

Happy birthday, Sanya Malhotra: Looking at 'Dangal' actor's upcoming films

Sanya Malhotra awed audiences and critics upon her smashing debut in Dangal, which came out in 2016.

BMW

2023 BMW M2 to arrive soon in India: Check features

BMW took the wraps off the 2023 version of the M2 in October last year for global markets. The Bavaria-based automaker has now confirmed that the sporty second-generation coupe will arrive in India in May.