24 Dec 2017

India vs Sri Lanka 3rd T20I in numbers

India won the 3rd T20I rubber against Sri Lanka at the Mumbai's Wankhede stadium, completing a 3-0 series whitewash.

Psychologists claim "taking selfies" might be a genuine mental disorder

A joint study conducted by the Nottingham Trent University, UK, and the Thiagarajar School of Management (TSM), Tamil Nadu claims that "selfitis" or an obsession with taking selfies may actually be a real mental disorder.

Why is Boxing Day significant in sports?

We all remember 'Boxing Day' as the day when sporting action takes place all over the globe.

AIMPLB to request PM Modi to withhold triple talaq bill

The All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) has decided to request PM Modi to withhold and withdraw a proposed bill which seeks to criminalize instant triple talaq.

Kulbhushan Jadhav's mother and wife to visit Pak tomorrow

Kulbhushan Jadhav's wife and mother will visit the Indian prisoner facing death row in Pakistan on 25 December.

World's largest amphibious plane makes maiden flight

The world's largest amphibious aircraft, the AG600, made a successful one-hour-long maiden flight today from Zhuhai airport in the Guangdong province on the South China Sea coast.

Mi A1, Moto G5S-Plus, Honor 7X: Which mid-range-smartphone to buy?

Smartphone makers are competing to bring new technologies, but high-end devices with advanced technology are very expensive; they often find few takers.

Businessmen brothers arrested in Mumbai for smuggling 350kg gold

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has arrested two businessmen brothers from Rajkot for smuggling in 350kg of gold worth Rs. 105 crore.

AIIMS doctors urge PM Modi to understand their stress

In support of protests by government doctors in Rajasthan for higher pay and promotions, resident doctors of AIIMS has asked PM Modi to "live" their life for a day and understand the stress they face.

Ratnakar Shetty to stay BCCI General Manager

The BCCI has extended the services of cricket administrator Ratnakar Shetty, as the Board's general manager for game development until the 31st of March.

Hyderabad: Two "well-qualified beggars" get jobs, thanks to prison department!

In what reflects the sorry state of India's unemployed youth, two "well-qualified" beggars -Uday Kumar, Murgan- were found begging on Hyderabad's streets.

El Clasico: Magician Messi breaks 5 records

Goals, drama and high octane action, the El Clasico lived up to its promise.

Meet Jai Ram Thakur, the next CM of Himachal Pradesh

Jai Ram Thakur has been formally elected as the Himachal Pradesh's chief minister, after some days of indecision by the BJP, despite a convincing win.

Haj reform: Single Muslim women's Haj applications rise to 1,244

Following the Centre's decision to allow Muslim women for the Haj pilgrimage without being accompanied by a male relative, as many as 1,244 women have applied for the pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia's Mecca.

Indian-origin businessman faces prison for $20 million H-1B fraud

A Virginia-based businessman of Indian origin who used shell companies to fraudulently apply for nearly a thousand H-1B visas will spend 28 months in federal prison before being deported back to India.

Fodder scam: Lalu Prasad to receive VIP treatment in prison

After getting convicted in the fodder scam case by a special CBI court on Saturday, RJD chief and former Bihar CM Lalu Prasad Yadav was put in the same upper division jail cell where he stayed after his 2013 conviction.

Refugee ban: Trump administration faces major legal defeat

A Seattle court has partially blocked US President Donald Trump's bid to impose new restrictions on refugees.

Medanta charges Rs. 16L for 21 days' dengue-treatment, kid died

In yet another case of overcharging by hospitals, Gurugram's Medanta Hospital has billed a whopping Rs.15.88L for the treatment of an eight-year-old dengue patient for 21 days.

RK Nagar bypoll: TTV Dhinakaran leads after second round

The counting for the symbolic RK Nagar assembly seat, which was earlier held by late Tamil Nadu CM Jayalalithaa, is currently underway in Chennai.

Pak opens fire along LoC; 4 Indian Army soldiers killed

One Major and three soldiers of the Indian Army were killed as the Pakistani Army, in yet another ceasefire violation, opened fire on the Line of Control in Keri sector of Jammu & Kashmir's Rajouri district.

Philippines: Tropical-storm Tembin kills about 180 on Mindanao Island

Ferocious tropical storm Tembin has wreaked havoc across the southern part of the Philippines.

Mamata angry after WB's Republic Day tableau is rejected

WB CM Mamata Banerjee has been consistent in her annoyance with the BJP-led NDA government.

All about Transgender Bill before it is re-introduced in Parliament

India is a diverse nation, but is it pluralistic?

#DefenseDiaries: Navy's razor sharp Talwar-class frigates cut through the seas

Two out of the Indian Navy's six Talwar-class guided missile frigates, INS Teg and INS Trikand, will be making a friendly port call at the UAE.

#ThatWas2017: 5 films that tanked at box office in 2017

After a stupendous 2016, the movie buffs had a lot of expectations from the megastar movies that were lined up for the year, 2017.

How have the reactions to the 2G scam verdict been?

DMK party cadres gave a warm welcome to their leaders, RS MP Kanimozhi and former telecom minister A Raja, after they were exonerated in the 2G scam case.

Varun to star in remake of Salman's 'Biwi No. 1'?

After enthralling the audience in 'Judwaa 2', which was the remake of Salman Khan starrer 'Judwaa', Varun is all set to recreate the magic of 'Biwi No. 1' on screen.

23 Dec 2017

FIFA scandal: Two former South American football officials convicted

Two former South American football officials have been convicted on multiple charges of corruption by a New York city jury. The conviction is with regard to the ongoing investigations in the FIFA corruption scandal.

#13YearsofDhoni: Why is MS Dhoni so crucial for Team India?

13-years ago, on this day a 24-year-old Dhoni with long hair walked out onto the pitch in Indian colours for the first time.

Should Aadhaar-linking be mandatory? Chidambaram, Narayana Murthy argue

Infosys co-founder NR Narayana Murthy and former finance minister P Chidambaram had an argument at IIT-Bombay yesterday over linking Aadhaar to welfare schemes.

'Tiger Zinda Hai' roars on box office, earns Rs. 33cr

After a whole month of not even a single good movie to watch, Salman Khan's 'Tiger Zinda Hai' comes as a fresh breath of air for all the movie-buffs.

Congress continues "soft Hindutva" charade: Rahul visits Somnath temple again

Congress president Rahul Gandhi's temple run ahead of the Gujarat polls might have worked. Congress swept 77 seats, its highest tally since the 1980s.

Jio's Happy New Year offers: Special treat with new plans

Amidst cutthroat competition in the Indian telecom industry, Reliance Jio announced the launch of two new plans on Friday as part of its Happy New Year 2018 offers.

India to get its first runway on sea-bridge at Lakshadweep

India is set to get its first runway on a 'sea-bridge'. The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has given its approval to Lakshadweep's Agatti Airport for the same.

Miss America suspends CEO Sam Haskell for encouraging misogyny, harassment

Miss America Organization (MAO) suspended CEO Sam Haskell on Friday after 49 former beauty queens appealed for leadership change.

India vs Sri Lanka 3rd T20: Probable XI

After a record breaking performance by Team India on Friday, the series is already in India's clutches.

CM Kejriwal left out of Delhi Metro line's inauguration?

Despite a few glitches, the scheduled inauguration of the Delhi Metro's Magenta Line will go ahead as planned.

Videocon to fast track its Rs. 10,000cr case against government

Videocon Telecom will put on fast track its case filed against the government in 2015.

Post-Doklam talks, India-China sides agree to maintain peace along border

India and China have held their first high-level border talks since the 73-day Doklam standoff.

Los Angeles rattled by 'UFO' sighting, turned out SpaceX rocket

Startled crowds in Los Angeles stopped short on Friday as an untraceable light streaked over California.

After 'Padmavati', now 'Tiger Zinda Hai' sees violent protests

After 'Padmavati', Rajasthan is now the hotbed for protests against Salman Khan-starrer 'Tiger Zinda Hai'.

Tirupati-Nizamabad Rayalaseema Express derails in Telangana, no casualties

An express train derailed near Nizamabad in Telangana this morning, but there were no casualties, TOI reported.

Manchester United shortlist players for January transfer window

The shock League Cup exit has left Manchester United's manager Mourinho a lot to ponder with.

Ex-Marine arrested for plotting attack in San Francisco during Christmas

The FBI has arrested a former US Marine for plotting to attack San Francisco during Christmas.

Priyanka Chopra to receive an honorary doctorate

Nothing seems to stop Priyanka Chopra! From featuring in the Forbes list to carving a niche in the American industry, our desi girl has done it all.

Apple sued for damages over slowing old iPhones

Apple has been charged with two class action lawsuits in the US for slowing down ageing iPhone models without informing users.

Bhubaneswar becomes third Indian city to get transgender toilets

Bhubaneswar in Odisha has become India's third city to have a transgender toilet, courtesy the municipal corporation and Bhubaneswar Development Authority.

Trump signs Republicans' sweeping tax cuts bill into law

US President Donald Trump has signed the Republican Party's sweeping tax cut bill into law, delivering upon one of his signature campaign promises.

Rajasthan: At least 26 killed as bus falls into river

At least 26 people were killed and more are feared dead when a bus fell into a river in Sawai Madhopur of Rajasthan this morning, reported ANI.

Drunk drivers causing death may get 7yrs in prison

Causing death by drunk-driving may soon land people in prison for up to seven years.

UN Security Council imposes tougher sanctions on North Korea

The UN Security Council (UNSC) has voted to impose tougher sanctions on North Korea over its continued nuclear and ballistic missile tests.

Aarushi double murder: CBI to move SC against Talwars' acquittal

Troubles aren't over yet for Rajesh and Nupur Talwar, who were recently acquitted after having spent four years in prison for their daughter Aarushi's murder.

Pakistan: Nawaz Sharif names brother Shehbaz as 2018 PM candidate

Ousted Pakistani PM Nawaz Sharif has appointed his brother Shehbaz Sharif as the Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz) prime ministerial candidate for the 2018 general elections.

Padmavati: Censor Board seeks help from royal family for certification

The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has invited Mewar royal family to assist it in certifying Sanjay Leela Bhansali's controversial period drama 'Padmavati'.

In a blow to civil society, Pakistan bans 27 NGOs

In a setback to its already vulnerable civil society, the Pakistan government has ordered for 29 international non-governmental organizations to shut operations and leave the country in 90 days. The government, however, failed to give any logical reason for their action.

2G spectrum verdict: Why did the prosecution's case fall flat?

A special CBI court acquitted former telecom minister A Raja, DMK RS MP Kanimozhi and other corporate honchos in the 2G spectrum case.

#ThatWas2017: From Kapil's fallout to Akshay-Mallika's fiasco, all about TV-industry

This year was quite a roller-coaster ride for the Indian television industry. It witnessed more drama than some of the shows in this whole year.

Magic Leap: $2 billion in funding, product still not interesting!

After raising about $2 billion in the last four years, augmented-reality company Magic Leap finally has a product to show.