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29 Apr 2018


Kangana Ranaut's 'Manikarnika' may not clash with Akshay Kumar's 'Gold'

The makers of Akshay Kumar starrer 'Gold' had locked August 15, 2018 as the release date of their film almost a couple of years back.

The iPhone 11: Apple's successor to the iPhone X

The iPhone 11, which is highly expected to be the name of the successor to the iPhone X, will most probably release later this year.

IPL 2018: Master defenders SRH beat Royals by 11 runs

Sunrisers Hyderabad beat Rajasthan Royals by 11 runs in match number 28 of 2018 Indian Premier League.

Counterfeit notes can get you jailed. Learn to spot them

How likely is it that you have a fake note resting in your wallet? With counterfeit notes worth Rs. 11.23 crore detected across India in the first eight months post demonetization, the probability of it is unmissable.

SC, ST, OBC markings on chests of newly-recruited MP police

The police department and administration of Madhya Pradesh was thrown into commotion after photos of newly-recruited police constable with markings of SC, ST and OBC on their chests surfaced on social media.

Boney Kapoor to make a documentary on Sridevi

Two months have passed since Sridevi left for the heavenly abode. Her untimely demise had shocked her close ones and fans alike.

UP Board Result 2018: Autorickshaw driver's son is the topper

Two boys have jointly topped the Class-12 UP Board Examinations this year with 466 marks out of 500 i.e 93.20%. The state education board declared results early on Sunday.

Pakistan boosts space program 'to keep an eye on India'

Pakistan is pouring billions of dollars into its space program to reduce dependence on foreign satellites for civil and military purposes, local media reported.

Bride shot dead by robbers on Meerut highway for jewellery

A 22-year-old newly-wed woman was shot dead by robbers on Meerut highway late on Friday night for artificial jewelry they mistook for gold.

Anil Kapoor on Sonam's wedding reports: You'll know very soon

The reports of Sonam Kapoor marrying her businessman beau Anand Ahuja are all over the place. But, neither the actress nor anybody from her family has made an official confirmation yet.

Mourinho keen on remaining ManU boss for a long time

As Manchester United prepare to welcome Arsene Wenger and his Gunners to Old Trafford, manager Jose Mourinho has claimed that he wants to remain a football manager until his late sixties just like his Arsenal counterpart.

India's metros are surprisingly seeing drastic drops in car sales

Metro cities in India have seen an unexpected but welcome trend. After continuously rising for years, the number of cars sold in Mumbai and Bengaluru actually dropped, and drastically.

India tops Dubai's foreign tourism sector with over 6L visitors

India has topped the list of Dubai's source markets for inbound tourism, with 617,000 tourists from the country arriving in the emirate from January-March 2018, registering an impressive 7% year-on-year increase.

La Liga: Unbeaten Barcelona only a win away from title

Barcelona will look to stomp their authority when they travel to Deportivo de La Coruna in a title seeking La Liga match on Sunday.

UPSC topper used Google and YouTube for civils preparation

UPSC topper Anudeep Durishetty from Hyderabad has revealed the unusual secret behind his success - Google and YouTube.

'Avengers: Infinity War' day 2 box office figures are phenomenal

After an earth-shattering start of Rs. 31.30 crore on Friday, 'Avengers: Infinity War' maintained its pace on the second day as well.

RCB vs KKR: Death-over bowling would decide the outcome

Two of the most inconsistent teams in IPL this season, RCB and KKR will go head to head at the Chinnaswamy Stadium tonight.

Thane man jailed for life for burning his wife alive

A 32-year-old man of Bhiwandi (Maharashtra), who burnt his wife alive more than five years ago, has been sentenced to life imprisonment and fined Rs. 11,000.

Bomb-blast at Nepal hydropower project site days before Modi's visit

A bomb exploded today at the office of the Arun III Hydroelectric Power Plant in Nepal, which is set to be inaugurated by Indian PM Narendra Modi on May 11.

Football: Sevilla sack Montella after just four months in charge

La Liga outfit Sevilla have announced that they have fired coach Vincenzo Montella.

RCB vs KKR: Who holds the edge tonight?

RCB take on Knight Riders at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru in match number 29 of the IPL.

Draft RTI rules, affecting millions annually, still hang in uncertainty

Nearly a year after the government came out with the draft RTI Rules 2017, they still lay in the backburner, with no progress in sight towards their approval.

Akshay auctions 'Rustom' uniform to raise funds for animal welfare

Whether is it through his films or his actions in real life, Akshay Kumar strives to bring about a positive change in the society.

Now, Tripura CM wants youth to set up paan shops

The Tripura CM makes yet another faux pas.

Premier League: Manchester United face Arsenal at home

Second placed Manchester United host Arsenal in a cracking encounter at Old Trafford in the Premier League on Sunday.

RCB vs KKR: Here's your guide to pick Fantasy XI

Royal Challengers Bangalore will be up against Kolkata Knight Riders in match number 29 of 2018 IPL.

'BJP spreading hatred, fear': RaGa launches scathing attack on Modi

Congress President Rahul Gandhi said today that his party, unlike BJP, "respects differences of opinion and will protect any dissenters."

Pakistan hikes military spending in chaotic budget session

Pakistan Finance Minister Miftah Ismail has, in a chaotic budget session, announced a large hike in military spending for the next fiscal year.

Watch: Priyanka tries her luck at Bihu dance in Assam

Priyanka Chopra recently flew to Assam to shoot a new promotional video for the state's tourism department.

Protesters attack UP-minister's house for saying Rajputs,Yadavs consume more liquor

Two persons were arrested today for hurling tomatoes and eggs at Uttar Pradesh Minister Om Prakash Rajbhar's official residence in high-security Kalidas Marg area in Lucknow yesterday for saying that Rajputs and Yadavs consumed more liquor than others.

3,292 NGOs, institutes haven't disclosed foreign donations yet: Govt

As many as 3,292 NGOs and institutes, including some top academic centers like JNU, IGNOU, IIT Delhi and Madras, have not disclosed their annual foreign donations and expenditure between 2011-12 and 2016-17, Home Ministry has said.

Rajasthan Royals vs Sunrisers Hyderabad: Pitch report and statistical preview

Fifth placed Rajasthan Royals host Williamson-led Sunrisers Hyderabad in match number 28 of 2018 Indian Premier League.

UP Board declares Class 10 and 12 results

The UP Education Board has declared results of the Class 10 and 12 final exams. Anjali Verma (Allahabad) topped Class 10, while Rajneesh Shukla (Fatehpur) and Akash Maurya (Barabanki) topped Class 12.

Rajasthan Royals vs Sunrisers Hyderabad: Head-to-head and Probable Playing XI

After 6 days of break, Rajasthan Royals will be raring to get back to the field when they host Sunrisers Hyderabad in match number 28 of 2018 season.

CRPF officer files defamation case against makers of Rajkummar's 'Newton'

Rajkummar Rao starrer 'Newton' has landed in a legal soup.

PM Modi invites youngsters to participate in Swachh Bharat internship

On the 43rd edition of 'Mann Ki Baat,' PM Narendra Modi urged students to join the government's new Swachh Bharat summer internship program.

RR vs SRH: How to pick the winning Dream XI?

Rajasthan Royals face high-flying Sunrisers Hyderabad in match number 28 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2018.

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Rahul Gandhi now the most followed Congress leader on Twitter

Congratulations are in order for Indian National Congress President Rahul Gandhi. He has finally overtaken Kerala MP Shashi Tharoor to become the most followed Congress leader on Twitter.

Football round-up: Real win, Juve snatch thriller

Saturday produced some breathtaking football across European leagues with plenty of joy for fans and neutrals alike.

Engineering students might soon have open-book exams

The Indian education system focuses excessively on marks, and performance in final exams often determines "intelligent" and "dull" students.

Mumtaz's daughter dismisses death rumors, says she's "happy and healthy"

Veteran actress Mumtaz's younger daughter Tanya Madhvani has dismissed the reports of her death.

Apple developing headset with both AR and VR tech

Apple is reportedly developing a headset which will run both augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) technologies.

Kedarnath shrine opens for devotees after six-month winter break

Thousands of devotees braved early morning chill to flock to Kedarnath as portals of the Himalayan shrine were thrown open today after the six-month winter break.

AIIMS resident doctors call off strike after three days

Resident doctors at AIIMS have called off their strike after three days following discussions with the administration.

Bejan Daruwalla, Bollywood's famous astrologer, suffers brain stroke

Bejan Daruwalla, who has been Bollywood's go-to astrologer for years, recently suffered from a brain stroke.

Kim to shut down nuclear test site in May

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has vowed to shut down the country's nuclear test site in May and open the process to experts and journalists from South Korea and the United States, Seoul's Presidential office said today.

This Pune-couple on a mission to help Siachen soldiers breathe

A Pune-based couple, in their 60s, has sold most of their ornaments to install an oxygen plant at the Indian Army's main base camp in Siachen, which will be a huge help to almost 9,000 soldiers posted there.

Manipur's Leisang becomes the last Indian village to get electricity

All of India's 597,464 census villages now have access to electricity, claims government data.

MP: 14-year-old gangraped repeatedly, cops clueless till she gets abortion

In a brutal tale of torture, five men in Jabalpur, MP, gangraped their 14-year-old cook repeatedly for two months.

Paytm launches Tap Card: Allows offline payments in 0.5 seconds

Paytm has launched Tap Card to make digital payments at merchant outlets without using the internet.

All about Delhi's new Eastern Peripheral Expressway

Days before Narendra Modi is slated to inaugurate the Eastern Peripheral Expressway, the excitement is pulsating.

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IPL 2018: Twitterati can't believe Mumbai Indians won

Defending champions Mumbai Indians have finally ended their winless streak as they beat table-toppers Chennai Super Kings by 8 wickets in Pune.

For American embassy inauguration in Jerusalem, Trump may visit Israel

The President of United States, Donald Trump recently said he may visit Jerusalem for the US embassy inauguration on May 14.

Gurgaon: Using stolen Facebook/Instagram photos, this man scammed people

Starting with an innocuous friend request to strangers on Facebook, or a follow request on Instagram, Akash Choudhary from Gurgaon had acquired a modest fortune and was living a comfortable life, until now.

British-toddler Alfie Evans, whose parents fought hospital in court, dies

23-month-old British toddler Alfie Evans, who was at the centre of a long legal battle between the Alder Hey Children's Hospital in Liverpool and his parents Tom Evans and Kate James, died on Saturday.

Do away with old dongle and buy JioFi 4G device

Reliance Jio has launched an exchange offer under which users can buy a new JioFi M2S dongle and exchange their old dongle or modem of any other company.

28 Apr 2018


Mumbai register 2nd win of 2018 IPL, here're records broken

Defending champions Mumbai Indians are showing signs of life after claiming a crucial 8 wicket victory against Chennai Super Kings in Pune.

ManU vs Arsenal: Wenger's most memorable trips to Old Trafford

Arsene Wenger has already started emptying his office at Arsenal, but the 68-year-old will be hoping for one last hurrah before he bids adieu to the club he has served for 22-years.

Made from newspapers, these eco-friendly bags are worth a try!

Newspapers, all-purpose flour or maida, stencil and jute strings: that's all they need to make 100% biodegradable dustbin liners or garbage bags.

Mumbai: Motorcycle racket busted, all racketeers arrested

Mumbai cops have busted a motorcycle racket operating between Alibaug and Mumbai, by arresting all of its members within ten days.

Approaching monsoon puts Rohingya refugees at higher risk, says UN

The United Nations has expressed concern over the safety of tens of thousands of Rohingya Muslims as the approaching monsoon season threatens their make-shift camps in Southern Bangladesh.

'Kedarnath' in fresh trouble: Three producers claim rights over film

Sushant Singh Rajput and Sara Ali Khan starrer 'Kedarnath' has found itself in troubled waters once again.

When Anandiben Patel gave election tips to BJP leaders

It is not every day that the governor of a state is caught on camera giving controversial advice to its party's leaders on how to get more votes. So when something like this surfaces, it cannot not go viral.

Five must-have accessories for every DSLR-owner to capture striking photos

If you're venturing into the world of photography, having a camera is just the beginning.

Prabhas pens heartfelt note as 'Baahubali 2' completes one year

On the occasion of the first anniversary of 'Baahubali 2', Prabhas has penned a heartfelt note expressing his gratitude to all his fans.

Shami accused of age-fudging by wife Jahan

Mohammed Shami's troubles are not over yet as wife Hasin Jahan has made a fresh allegation against her husband.

Man waiting for Rs. 35-refund from IRCTC since a year

For nearly a year, a Kota-based engineer has been fighting to get Rs. 35 refund from Indian Railways.

UMANG mobile app for finding genuine technical education courses

The sheer number of technical education institutes in India often fool students into enrolling for fake institutes.

Dalmia-group adopts Red Fort, Congress accuses Centre of 'privatizing' Indian-heritage

The Congress questioned BJP led Centre on Saturday after corporate group, Dalmia Bharat adopted the Red Fort for five years at a cost of Rs. 25 crore.

Varun Dhawan wishes to protect girlfriend Natasha Dalal from limelight

Varun Dhawan has mostly refrained from speaking about his relationship with Natasha Dalal on a public platform.

IPL: 5 best catches over the years

The Indian Premier League has given the fans plenty to be thankful for and one of the best attributes of the tournament has been the fielding.

Ghaziabad: Mob vandalizes house of Maulvi accused of raping 10-year-old

The maulvi of madrasa where a 10-year-old was allegedly raped was arrested on Friday and booked under POCSO act.

India, China to undertake a joint economic project in Afghanistan

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping's two-day informal summit in the city of Wuhan has been historic for more reasons than one.

Facebook warns users about other Cambridge Analytica-sized scandals

Facebook is on the hunt for other Cambridge Analytica-sized scandals and has warned both users and investors about the same.

IPL 2018: Who are the top uncapped bowlers?

The Indian Premier League has been known for unearthing the best of talents each season.

5 Hollywood films that struck gold at Indian box office

'Avengers: Infinity War' has taken a stupendous start of Rs. 30 crore (approximately) at the Indian box office and is expected to enter the Rs. 100 crore club in the opening weekend itself.

Hyderabad: Traffic-police arrests 26 parents for allowing their kids drive

The Hyderabad traffic police put 26 parents in jail for allowing their minor kids drive, Joint Commission of Traffic Police, Anil Kumar said.

NASA cancels robotic mission that was to mine lunar poles

NASA has scrapped its only planned robotic mission to the moon's surface called Resource Prospector.

Three contenders for Tottenham Hotspur's Player of the Year

Another season where Spurs would likely end in the top four of the Premier League.

In J&K, admit card issued to donkey to write exam

In an unexpected event, an admit card for the Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board was issued to a donkey named 'Kachur Khar'.

Chennai Super Kings vs Mumbai Indians: Who will win today?

Mumbai Indians' title defense is in tatters after a disastrous start to their IPL 11 campaign.

Manchester United vs Arsenal: How to pick the winning Fantasy-XI?

Manchester United face Arsenal in a cracking encounter at Old Trafford, with Jose Mourinho's second placed side needing just a point to secure the top four finish.

Power of social media: Homeless 'Oxford' grad gets home

Social media isn't that bad. Yes, it's responsible for many fake news and unnecessary rumors, but it also has the power of outreach through which a homeless old man got a roof, courtesy a Facebook post.

Ghaziabad: Madrasa cleric arrested over involvement in 10-year-old's rape

The maulvi of the Ghaziabad madrasa, where a 10-year-old girl was confined and raped, was arrested on Friday.

CSK vs MI: Pitch report and statistical preview

Struggling Mumbai Indians will be up against table toppers Chennai Super Kings tonight.

Kiran Bedi rules no-free-rice in Puducherry till villages are garbage-free

Puducherry Lt Governor Kiran Bedi announced on Saturday that no free rice will be distributed in the Union Territory till villages are not free of open-defecation and garbage.

Defense Ministry clears purchase of military equipment worth Rs. 3,687cr

On Friday, the Defense Ministry announced the procurement of military equipment worth Rs. 3,687cr.

Chennai Super Kings vs Mumbai Indians: Head-to-head and Probable XI

It's the bottom of the table vs the top of the table in match number 27 of 2018 IPL.

Andhra Pradesh: Details of 89L MNREGA-beneficiaries compromised in Aadhaar Leak

In a major embarrassment to the state government, the Andhra Pradesh Benefit Disbursement Portal made details of 89,38,138 MNREGA beneficiaries public.

5 songs that define JNU and its creatures

We all were textbook idealists, while growing up. But a 28-year-old Kanhaiya Kumar of JNU (in)fame still is - it is both funny and scary, in equal parts.

Biplab Deb takes a U-turn on Diana Hayden remark

After his outrageous remark on former Miss World and ex 'Bigg Boss' contestant Diana Hayden kicked up a storm, Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Deb said he did not intend to hurt anyone's sentiments.

Delhi: Protests against film screening on 'love jihad' at JNU

The screening of a film on the contentious "Love Jihad" issue at Jawaharlal Nehru University in Delhi was disrupted by some student groups, who alleged that a hate campaign was being propagated by showing the movie.

'Avengers: Infinity War' triumphs Bollywood films, takes biggest-opening of 2018

'Avengers: Infinity War' has taken an unprecedented start at the Indian box office.

Projector smartwatch turns your arm into a touchscreen interface

Researchers at the Carnegie Mellon University have developed a smartwatch that can project information onto your arm and let you interact with it as well.

CSK vs MI: Here's your guide to pick Fantasy XI

Table toppers Chennai Super Kings face bottom-placed Mumbai Indians in match number 27 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2018.

Aditya Ghosh resigns as IndiGo president, Rahul Bhatia appointed interim-CEO

After 10 long years and an incredible journey, IndiGo Working Director and President Aditya Ghosh has announced his resignation from both posts, effective 26th April and July 31st, respectively.

Fight over parking kills three of a family in Delhi

Three members of a family were killed in Delhi's Model Town on Thursday night in what began as a row over parking space.

Premier League: Chelsea look to push for fourth spot

2016-17 Premier League champions Chelsea take on Swansea City at the Liberty Stadium on Saturday in the final match of an action-packed day.

Modi's doppelganger to play PM in a film on demonetization

MP Ramachandran, who shot to fame last year because of his uncanny resemblance to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, will soon be making his acting debut.

Modi-Xi talks enter final day: Here's what's going on

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping began their final and most "informal" round of talks on Saturday in Wuhan.

SC to hear Centre's plea regarding dilution of SC/ST Act

The Supreme Court on Friday agreed to hear the Centre's plea to recall its March 20 judgment of provisions made in the SC/ST Act.

US: Indian-origin man sentenced to prison for wire, visa fraud

An Indian-origin man has been sentenced to prison in the US after being convicted of wire and visa fraud; he collected over $450,000 in illegal filing fees for H-1B visas and green cards for Indian workers.

Ajmer: Priest allegedly raped seven-year-old girl inside temple, arrested

In yet another incident of sexual atrocities against children, a seven-year-old girl was allegedly raped by a temple priest in Ajmer on Wednesday.

Meet UPSC 2017 toppers Anudeep Durishetty and Anu Kumari

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) declared the much-awaited final results of the All India Civil Services Examinations 2017 on Friday.

You can now download the data WhatsApp collects on you

WhatsApp has rolled out its data portability tool in the form of a "Request Account Info" feature using which you can download a copy of all your data that the chat app has.

#FinancialBytes: Top 6 apps that help you track personal expenses

Earning money is difficult but spending it is easy; but it is important to manage money efficiently as it is essential to secure one's future.

Kathua, Unnao rapes: IIM-Bangalore professors write to Modi demanding justice

"Your Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao campaign hope has repeatedly been trampled upon," reads a letter by IIM-Bangalore professors, addressed to PM Narendra Modi in the wake of the Kathua and Unnao rapes.

Shahid Kapoor roped in for Hindi remake of 'Arjun Reddy'

Shahid Kapoor is on a film signing spree. After 'Batti Gul Meter Chalu' and 'Airlift' director Raja Krishnan Menon's untitled next, Shahid has now bagged the Hindi remake of Telugu blockbuster 'Arjun Reddy'.

Samsung dominates Indian premium smartphone market with 50% share

According to a report by market research firm Counterpoint, Samsung has emerged as the leader in the Indian premium smartphone market (above Rs. 30,000) with the largest market share of 50% in Q1 2018.

Using VVPATs to detect tampered EVMs is a good idea?

In the wake of rising complaints of tampered electronic voting machines (EVMs) hindering fair polling, the Election Commission of India (ECI) will use Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) machines in the 2019 elections.

Vishal Bhardwaj's 'Talvar 2' to explore Ryan International student's murder

Vishal Bhardwaj is all set to helm the second installment of the highly acclaimed 2015 film 'Talvar'.

iPhone SE 2 might have glass back panel, headphone jack

According to reports, Apple's iPhone SE 2 will sport a glass back panel and a headphone jack.