10 Feb 2018
Why did Facebook hire pollster to monitor Zuckerberg's image?
Last year Facebook hired a full-time pollster, Tavis McGinn, to monitor what people around the world thought about Mark Zuckerberg.
India could lose Champions Trophy 2021 hosting rights
India could potentially lose the hosting rights for 2021 Champions Trophy, as ICC is on the lookout for alternative options, owing to tax issues in India.
Maldives to deport arrested Indian and British journalists
An Indian and a British journalist who were arrested in the Maldives a day back will be deported to their home countries, said the Maldives police.
West Indies to tour Pakistan for a 3-match T20 series
West Indies cricket team will tour Pakistan for a three-match T20I series in March 2018. This development confirmed by the Pakistan Cricket Board.
5 things you can do this weekend in Mumbai
The most awaited part of a tiresome week is the weekend, and it's finally here.
Modi conferred the Grand Collar of the State of Palestine
Narendra Modi is the first-ever Indian PM to visit Palestine. Considering this and his commitment to improving India-Palestine relations, President Abbas conferred the Grand Collar of the State of Palestine on him.
Bengaluru takes steps to become the electric-vehicle capital of India
Karnataka Energy Minister DK Shivakumar recently announced that Bengaluru will have its first electric vehicle charging station opened on February 15 at the BESCOM office in KR Circle. Further, it will get 11 such stations soon.
Second White House aide resigns over domestic abuse allegations
After Rob Porter, David Sorensen has become the second White House aide to step down this week amid allegations of domestic abuse.
Waymo, Uber mutually settle trade secret lawsuit mid-trial
The trade secret lawsuit between ride-hailing company Uber and Google's self-driving car spin-off Waymo has reached a settlement.
Mamata Banerjee to Hardik Patel: Join Trinamool Congress
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee recently met Hardik Patel, Patidar Anamat Andolan Samiti's convener, at the State Secretariat and urged him to join Trinamool Congress.
Applying for NEET-2018? Here's all you need to know
The CBSE announced that National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET), the all-India entrance exam for medical college admissions, will be conducted on 6 May'18.
South Africa vs India: What is a Pink ODI?
South African cricket team will don pink jerseys for the 4th ODI against India in Johannesburg.
Girls drinking beer worries Goa CM Manohar Parrikar. Wait, what?
Goa CM Manohar Parrikar recently said the drug problem in the state's colleges isn't as huge as it is made out to be.
Indian Railways to fire 13,000 employees on 'unauthorized leaves'
According to a Press Trust of India (PTI) report, the Indian Railways said on Friday that it had identified 13,000 employees who would soon be fired.
1,218 drones set world record at Winter Olympic Games 2018
The opening ceremony of the Winter Olympic Games 2018 saw a record-setting performance of 1,218 drones, flying in sync to create huge formations of various Olympic sports and the iconic Olympic rings.
Gurugram: Pregnant-woman not carrying Aadhaar forced to deliver outside hospital
In yet another case of medical apathy, a 25-year-old pregnant woman in Gurugram was forced to deliver a baby girl outside the Civil Hospital near the parking lot without any medical support as she wasn't carrying her Aadhaar card.
Salem moves Human Rights Court to cancel his India extradition
Underworld gangster Abu Salem has moved the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) to get his extradition to India canceled. He wants them to transfer him back to Portugal.
Greater Noida: Four cars in Auto Expo parking catches fire
At least four cars parked in the parking area of the ongoing Auto Expo in Greater Noida's Knowledge Park caught fire on Friday evening, leaving a Swift and an Amaze car completely damaged.
India vs South Africa 4th ODI: Pre-match Analysis
South Africa are in crisis mode after losing the first 3 ODIs.
JeM terrorists attack army base in Jammu
The Sunjwan army camp in Jammu was attacked by a group of heavily armed Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorists in the wee hours of Saturday.
5 things you can do this weekend in Bengaluru
People residing in Bengaluru surely consider them lucky enough for living in such a vibrant city that not only has pleasant weather but is also surrounded by many alluring places to spend time during the weekends.
The 'apparent' cold-war between Ranveer Singh and Shahid Kapoor
Both Ranveer Singh and Shahid Kapoor gave exemplary performances in 'Padmaavat', but a statement left some kind of bad blood between them.
These Indian stocks are going strong despite global market turmoil
Stock markets around the world plunged earlier this week, suffering losses following a 4.6% drop in US Dow Jones.
Google rewards $2.9 million under its Bug Bounty Program
Google has announced on its official Security Blog that the company paid out $2.9 million to security researchers in 2017 under its Bug Bounty Program.
Here's your chance to get iPhones, iPads for Rs. 15,000
If you are one of those who always wanted to own an iPhone or iPad but couldn't afford the hefty price tags, here's some good news.
09 Feb 2018
Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan taken to Mumbai's Lilavati Hospital
Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan has been rushed to Mumbai's Lilavati Hospital reportedly due to a gastrointestinal problem.
Apple rejecting third-party apps that are using its emojis
According to reports, Apple is rejecting apps from the App Store that are using its emoji set outside the keyboard.
Angel Investor Mahesh Murthy arrested in stalking and harassment case
Mumbai Police have arrested VC and Pinstorm Founder-CEO Mahesh Murthy acting on a sexual harassment complaint by a Delhi-based woman. Notably, Murthy had helped in launching MTV in India.
Happy birthday Glenn McGrath, here are lesser-known facts about "Pigeon"
Australia's Glenn McGrath is unarguably one of the greatest bowlers of all time.
Gunman kills one Indian-American, injures another in Georgia
A 28-year-old gunman went on a shooting rampage at two convenience stores in Rome, Georgia, on Tuesday night, killing one Indian-American and seriously injuring another.
5 things you can do this weekend in Delhi
Weekends are the only time one can spend with the loved ones. Be it with family, friends or that favorite office colleague of yours, weekends are a perfect time to rejuvenate.
ICC appoints Indra Nooyi as its first independent female director
In one of the biggest developments in the world of cricket, the ICC has announced that Indra Nooyi, the current chairman of PepsiCo, has been appointed as the first independent female director of the board.
Kerala tops states in overall health performance, UP worst
Kerala performed the best among India's large states on health index as determined by the NITI Aayog. It was followed by Punjab, Tamil Nadu and Gujarat.
The car SpaceX sent towards Mars takes a wrong turn
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk's personal Tesla Roadster car, which is currently floating in deep space, is heading towards an asteroid belt instead of Mars.
PM Modi in Tripura: "Throw away Manik and choose Hira"
Tripura goes to polls on February 18. As BJP wishes to wrest power in North East, it has focused all its energies in wooing the people with its star campaigners.
Railways' new luxurious Uday Express to roll out soon
The Indian Railways is all set to launch the Uday Express with state-of-the-art amenities on three routes.
Govt offers tech scholarships of Rs. 80,000/month to fight brain-drain
To stop India's top brains from leaving the country in search of better opportunities, the Narendra Modi Cabinet has approved hundreds of lavish scholarships.
Mumbai theft victim falls off train, loses fingers, foot crushed
A 23-year-old woman in Mumbai was severely injured when she fell off a moving train and was hit by another in a robbery bid.
Mumbai: Man commits suicide by jumping from Mantralaya building
A 45-year-old man on Thursday has allegedly committed suicide by jumping from the fifth floor of the Mantralaya building in Mumbai.
Kashmir shuts down on Afzal Guru's 5th death anniversary
Security agencies across J&K are on high alert due to the fifth death anniversary of the Parliament attack convict, Afzal Guru today.
Reliance JioTV to exclusively stream Winter Olympic Games in India
Reliance Jio has bagged the digital content streaming rights to broadcast the Winter Olympic Games 2018 in India.
California #MeToo leader Cristina Garcia accused of sexual misconduct
California Assemblywoman Cristina Garcia, one of the leading campaigners of the #MeToo movement, who was also featured among Time magazine's "Silence Breakers" in December, is now facing charges of inappropriate sexual behavior.
Modi's 'Ramayana' jibe triggers 'Maharabharat' between BJP-Congress
PM Narendra Modi's 'Ramayana' jibe at Congress MP Renuka Chowdhury has triggered a 'Mahabharat' between the BJP and Congress.
Manikarnika doesn't defame Rani Laxmibai, says Kangana Ranaut
Kangana Ranaut has broken her silence on the controversy surrounding her upcoming movie 'Manikarnika: Queen of Jhansi'.
Doctor who sold babies as "social service" arrested in Pune
Two days ago, a doctor and his wife were nabbed in Kolhapur's Ichalkaranji for selling a baby, but officials suspect the racket goes deeper.
India vs South Africa 4th ODI: Probable Playing XI
After losing the Test series against South Africa, India have bounced back in style in the limited overs format, by winning the first 3 ODIs.
Flipkart's 'Samsung Carnival': Offers on smartphones, tablets, Smart TVs
Flipkart is hosting an exclusive "Samsung Carnival" sale and is offering amazing deals and discounts on Samsung products across all categories.
Auto Expo 2018: BMW launches new M3 sedan, M4 coupe
In the ongoing Auto Expo, BMW has launched the 2018 editions of its M3 sedan for Rs. 1.30 cr (ex-showroom) and M4 coupe for Rs. 1.33cr (ex-showroom).
'Dus Ka Dum' is back: Salman to shoot promo today
'Dus Ka Dum' was probably one of the most entertaining shows on Indian television, and if reports are anything to go by Salman Khan is returning with it.
Online registrations begin for NEET 2018
Online registrations have begun for the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) 2018. The deadline is March 9.
The rise and rise of Liverpool's Mohamed Salah
Egypt's Mohamed Salah has taken the EPL by storm, ever since his £34.3 mn move to Liverpool from Roma in the summer.
#WeekendWatch: Should you watch PadMan?
Based on the life of social entrepreneur Arunachalam Muruganantham, R Balki directorial 'PadMan' starring Akshay Kumar, Radhika Apte, and Sonam Kapoor released today.
US shuts down for the second time in three weeks
The US government shut down once again this morning after a single senator blocked a crucial budget deal.
Haryana win Khelo India Games
Haryana have been the sports hotbed of India for years now and the youth of the state have proved it, yet again, by winning 102 medals in the Khelo India School Games.
Trump, Modi discuss Maldives, Afghanistan, Myanmar, N.Korea over a phone-call
In unheralded moves, US President Donald Trump has been tilting away from Pakistan. He has also been deepening ties with his other South Asian ally, India to counter an aggressive China in the sub-continent.
Google penalized with Rs. 136cr fine for abusing market position
National antitrust watchdog Competition Commission of India (CCI) has imposed a fine of Rs. 136 crore on tech giant Google for indulging in "search bias" and abusing its dominant position in online web search and online search advertising markets.
Who are you trolling? Indra Nooyi? But why?
Like hundreds of others, I want a burger that doesn't spill all over while eating.
Malvinder and brother Shivinder Singh, Fortis founder-directors, quit
Billionaire Malvinder Mohan Singh and brother Shivinder Mohan Singh, founder-directors of Fortis Healthcare, have stepped down from their positions amid ongoing legal cases against them.
Michael Jackson plagiarized songs: Quincy Jones
Quincy Jones, the American jazz legend who collaborated with Michael Jackson many times, has now revealed that the late pop star stole some songs.
LeT terrorist's escape: What goes inside Srinagar Central Jail?
Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorist Naveed Jat was to escape sooner than later. He had help - from local militants, his colleagues in Pakistan, and also Srinagar Central Jail, where he was lodged.
Fifty Shades Freed: Sex or sex-comedy? Viewers weigh in
The final film of the Fifty Shades franchisee, 'Fifty Shades Freed' has left early viewers laughing, when it was supposed to make them feel sensual (maybe?).
Afghanistan's first female coders take on the massive opium problem
A group of Afghan women has managed to break barriers and become the country's first female coders.
Reddit bans AI-powered porn videos that feature celebrity faces
Knowledge-sharing website Reddit has banned its r/deepfakes subreddit discussion thread that created AI-powered porn videos using celebrities' faces.