01 May 2018

Machine capable of storing liver for 24-hours enters India

In a revolutionary medical development, doctors in a Bengaluru hospital were able to assess the donor's liver before the transplant, a first in Asia.

Rajasthan man cracks civil services, courtesy Sunny Deol

Bollywood doesn't inspire just fashion. A 29-year-old dreamt of becoming an IPS officer after watching Sunny Deol-starrer 'Indian' (2001), where he played Raj Shekhar Azad, an honest and tough IPS officer.

List of sporting events scheduled in May 2018

As the summer begins to heat up, the world of sports too will turn on the heat with some of the biggest blockbuster events scheduled to take place across the globe.

Ducati launches Monster 821 superbike at Rs. 9.51 lakh

Italian automobile maker Ducati has launched the 2018 edition of its Monster 821 in India.

All about the new Restricted Group feature in WhatsApp

WhatsApp has rolled out a new feature called "Restricted Group" which allows group chat admins to choose who can edit the group info: all members or only group admins.

Sonam Kapoor and Anand Ahuja's wedding confirmed for May 8

The guessing game regarding Sonam Kapoor and Anand Ahuja's wedding has finally come to an end. The families of the much-in-love couple have released a joint statement confirming that Sonam and Anand will tie the knot on May 8.

Star campaigner is leading BJP's Karnataka election crusade

PM Modi kicked off his election campaign in Karnataka by launching a scathing attack on Rahul Gandhi. He said, "The Congress President is 'Namdaar' so how does he know about the efforts of 'Kaamdaars'?"

75% visual impairment didn't stop Beed boy from cracking UPSC

Determination is the key to success, especially in the UPSC exams, and 25-year-old Jayant Mankale has proved it.

Coolpad Note 6 with dual-selfie cameras launched for Rs. 8,999

Coolpad has launched its Note 6 smartphone at Rs. 8,999 for the 32GB storage variant and Rs. 9,999 for the 64GB storage variant.

Vivo Y53i with 8MP camera, face-unlock launched at Rs. 7,990

Chinese smartphone maker Vivo has launched a new budget smartphone in India.

'102 Not Out': Amitabh-Rishi are beating the heat with 'Kulfi'

The excitement levels for Amitabh Bachchan and Rishi Kapoor starrer '102 Not Out' are going up by the day. The adorable chemistry of the two superstars is enthralling the audience big time.

Girl who couldn't hold pen 20-days before XII-exams scores 86.6%

This 17-year-old failed to even hold a pen 20 days before she was to write her Class XII board exams.

Hafiz Saeed's MML woos Pakistani Sikhs ahead of elections

Hafiz Saeed, JuD chief and alleged mastermind of the 26/11 Mumbai attacks, is now wooing Pakistani Sikhs ahead of general elections.

Real Madrid vs Bayern Munich: Champions League preview

Bayern Munich face an uphill task if they have to stop Real Madrid from reaching the final of the Champions League.

Another Biplab Deb in-the-making? UP MLA blames parents for rapes

Our country's politicians seem to think they have the best ideas to prevent rapes. The latest to give his inputs is UP MLA Surendra Singh, who squarely blames parents for the crime.

Bengaluru's modified Baiyyappanahalli railway station to overhaul travel for locals

If all goes according to plan, the expansion work of Bengaluru's Baiyappanahalli railway station should be over by June, South Western Railways (SWR) says.

Delhi: Government warns against 12 fake boards operating in national-capital

The Delhi government has warned students and parents against 12 fake education boards operating in the national capital.

Alia Bhatt joins Aamir Khan in 'shramdaan' for Paani Foundation

In a bid to contribute towards the cause of making Maharashtra drought-free, Alia Bhatt accompanied Aamir Khan to Latur, Marathwada to do 'shramdaan'.

Passengers assault couple for hugging in Kolkata metro, because 'how-can-they'

Another incident of moral policing has reiterated the fact that Indians have some sick problem with love and affection.

Delhi traffic police now has 319 'sentinels' working for them

While launching 'traffic sentinel scheme' as part of National Road Safety Week-2018, Delhi Police Commissioner Amulya Patnaik made a special mention of a certain Ganga Ram.

Mumbai police bust call-center racket in Ghaziabad

Police in Mumbai have busted a call center racket in Ghaziabad that cheated over 80 people of lakhs of rupees in just six months.

No-more-switching-to-flight-mode: Proposal to allow data, voice calls in-flight approved

Here is a good news for those who find switching their phones in airplane mode, when traveling by air, difficult.

Relief for Salman Khan, Shilpa Shetty in casteist slur case

A Ludhiana court today dismissed a petition filed against Salman Khan and Shilpa Shetty for allegedly making casteist remarks.

Calling him 'naamdaar', PM Modi mocks Rahul Gandhi's 15-minute-speech challenge

Addressing a mega-rally in Karnataka, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Tuesday, took several digs at Congress President Rahul Gandhi, and dared him to speak for 15 minutes without a paper.

Rs. 100cr plot triggers bloody 'Wasseypur'-style attack on Delhi-doctor

It's unsettling when family breaks ties over property, but it's horrifying when property-dispute ends in a murderous-attack.

American hero Kalpana Chawla continues to inspire millions: President Trump

US President Donald Trump has hailed Indian-origin Kalpana Chawla as an American hero for devoting her life to Space Shuttle program and its various missions transporting cargo and crew to and from International Space Station.

'Ranveer On Tour': Swiss train named after Ranveer Singh

Ranveer Singh, who is the brand ambassador of Swiss Tourism, has brought hordes of Indian tourists to the country in the last one year.

Real Madrid vs Bayern Munich: Fantasy XI

Bayern Munich will look to overturn the first leg defeat when they come knocking on the doors of the Santiago Bernabeu.

Government collected Rs. 1.03 lakh crore as GST in April

The government mopped up Rs. 1.03-lakh-crore as Goods and Services Tax (GST) collection in Apr'18, indicating stabilization of the new indirect tax regime that was rolled out in July'17.

Mother sells Delhi teen to Manali-pimp for Rs. 40,000 monthly

In a disturbing incident, a teenager from Delhi has alleged that her mother sold her to a pimp for Rs. 40,000 a month.

Google partners with NBC to develop virtual reality TV shows

Google and NBC have collaborated to make virtual reality (VR) TV shows.

Mumbaikar granted divorce after wife assaults his mother, lodges false-cases

Reinforcing the fact that torture isn't just limited to men, a South Mumbai businessman has been granted divorce from his wife of 10 years due to her 'cruelty.'

Emirates asks Indian siblings, having nut-allergy, to sit in loo

Two Indian-origin siblings Shannen Sahota, 24, and Sundeep Sahota, 33, were allegedly asked by Emirates crew to sit in the loo after they complained of nut allergy.

Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Mumbai Indians: Head-to-head and probable XI

Royal Challengers Bangalore and Mumbai Indians will go all in when they lock horns tonight at the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.

Samsung Galaxy A6, A6+ go official, price and specs leaked

Samsung is all set to launch its Galaxy A6 and Galaxy A6+ smartphones.

'Avengers: Infinity War' scores a century at Indian box office

The Indian box office is currently being stormed by 'Avengers: Infinity War'. The coming together of nearly all Marvel superheroes has caught the Indian audience's fancy and how.

150 UP schools had zero students passing Class 10/12 exams

The UP Secondary Education Board (UPSEB) upped its anti-cheating measures drastically this time, and the consequences were clearly visible: nearly 10L students chose to skip the exams the first four days because of this.

UP: Dalit farmer allegedly forced to drink urine; four arrested

In a shocking incident, a Dalit from Badaun district, Uttar Pradesh, alleged he was forced to drink urine by upper caste men after he refused to harvest their fields.

RCB vs MI: How to pick your ideal Fantasy XI?

It's the fight for survival as Royal Challengers Bangalore host Mumbai Indians in a must-win fixture.

As Anushka turns 30, Virat posts a loving birthday message

It is Anushka Sharma's 30th birthday today and as the fans would have anticipated, hubby Virat Kohli has posted a special message for her on Twitter.

Now access exam-related information, JEE Main results on Google Search

Google has partnered with the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) in India to allow students to look up results of national exams and other related information directly on the Search page.

Non-veg lovers opt vegetarian-food in Kolkata. The reason is fear

The fear of being served with meat of dogs/cats has reportedly reduced the sale of non-vegetarian food by almost half in Kolkata and surrounding areas.

Have new 'proof' of Iran's secret nuclear weapons program: Netanyahu

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu said in a televised address today he had new "proof" of an Iranian nuclear weapons plan that could be activated at any time, as US considers whether to pull out of atomic accord with Tehran.

Priyanka Chopra clears the air on her secret marriage

For the past few days, rumors of Priyanka Chopra secretly tying the knot were all over the place.

National-level swimmer Moupriya Mitra found dead at Hooghly home

A 16-year-old national level swimmer from West Bengal, Moupriya Mitra, was found hanging at her Hooghly residence yesterday. She allegedly committed suicide.

US agrees to sell India Predator-drones, but New Delhi hesitant

Days after the Donald Trump administration agreed to ease the US' weapons sale procedure, it has said it will supply Predator-B drones to India, the world's largest weapons buyer, so it can locate and shoot targets across seas and land borders.

PhD degree to become mandatory for professors in Universities

From 2021, PhD degree will be mandatory for University professors, even for assistant professors.

WhatsApp CEO Jan Koum quits over privacy clashes with Facebook

WhatsApp CEO and co-founder Jan Koum has confirmed that he is leaving the company.

JEE Main 2018: Six students scored top marks this time

The JEE Main 2018 saw a unique moment: as many as six students had secured 350/360, the maximum marks.

Want cashback? Download these apps

Apart from the timely delivery of orders and the convenience of shopping from anywhere in the world, another major advantage of online shopping is cashback offers.

Xiaomi increases prices of its best-selling products. Here's why

Xiaomi is increasing the prices of Redmi Note 5 Pro smartphone and Mi TV 4 (55-inch model) by Rs. 1,000 and Rs 5,000 respectively. The new prices will be effective from May 1.

'Swagat Hain': Hansal Mehta-Rajkummar Rao teaming up for fifth film

Hansal Mehta and Rajkummar Rao are all set to reunite for a fifth film titled 'Swagat Hain'.

As Koreans iron out differences, Trump may receive Nobel Prize?

The world witnessed a historic handshake between North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un and South Korean President Moon Jae-in, on Friday.

Airtel launches Rs. 129 plan bundled with free Hello Tunes

Airtel now seems to be targeting subscribers who like to set caller tunes.

CSK beat Delhi to atop IPL 2018 table

Chennai Super Kings rode on Shane Watson and MS Dhoni's magic to beat Delhi Daredevils in match number 30 of 2018 Indian Premier League.

30 Apr 2018

IPL 2018: A complete guide to IPL transfer window

For the first time in the history, the Indian Premier League will see a mid-season transfer window.

Here's why Amitabh Bachchan walked out of 'Sairat' director's next

Amitabh Bachchan currently has multiple projects in his kitty. His '102 Not Out' is slated to release this week and then he will be seen in 'Thugs Of Hindostan' and 'Brahmastra'.

Report: Tax collection up by Rs. 1.5 lakh crore

The Union government's drive towards bringing more people under the tax net has helped it collect an additional Rs. 1.5 lakh crore in direct taxes during 2017-2018.

OnePlus 6 will be priced starting Rs. 36,999 in India

According to a report by True-Tech.net, the upcoming OnePlus 6 smartphone will be priced at Rs. 36,999 for the 64GB storage variant and Rs. 39,999 for the 128GB variant.

Shilpa Shetty faces Internet's wrath for fishing in Maldives

Shilpa Shetty, who is currently in Maldives with son Viaan and husband Raj Kundra, was recently criticized for going fishing during the vacation.

AIIMS' clinics to re-open on Tuesday after four days

For AIIMS patients waiting to be checked by doctors, Tuesday might bring some hope.

Everything you should know about the big Windows 10 update

Microsoft has released the latest version of Windows 10 for PCs and tablets called Windows 10 April 2018 update.

Iranian girls put-up fake beards to sneak into football stadium

A footage of five women disguised as men to watch a football game in Iran is doing the rounds on social media.

Top 5 bowlers of IPL 2018 so far

In the last article, we analyzed the top five batsmen so far in the Indian Premier League 2018, now we would look at their counterparts.

Sofia Hayat calls it quits with husband Vlad Stanescu

In a shocking turn of events, former 'Bigg Boss' contestant Sofia Hayat has parted ways with her husband Vlad Stanescu.

GoAir sues former MD for stealing info before joining IndiGo

Budget airline GoAir has sued its former managing director and current IndiGo COO, Wolfgang Prock-Schauer, in the Bombay High Court for the alleged theft of confidential information from GoAir.

NHSRCL's 'chai pe charcha' with bullet train project affected persons

The National High Speed Rail Corporation Ltd (NHSRCL), which is building a bullet train corridor between Mumbai and Ahmedabad, will hold what the company called "chai pe charcha" with project-affected-persons (PAPs) to solve issues.

Zeljko Buvac quits as Jurgen Klopp's assistant

Reports in the British media claim that Liverpool assistant manager and Jurgen Klopp's long-term colleague Zeljko Buvac has parted way with the club, ahead of their Champions League away semi-final fixture against AS Roma.

Casting couch: Rakhi Sawant supports Saroj Khan, makes startling revelations

Infamous for her over-the-top remarks, Rakhi Sawant has shared her opinion on the on-going casting couch debate.

Rate comments on Facebook's public posts with Reddit-style upvote/downvote buttons

Facebook had earlier confirmed that it was testing Reddit-style upvote and downvote buttons for comments on public posts in the US.

India's first village 'free' from British Raj cries for development

"All parties give money. Whoever gives more, we will vote for them," says Prabhu S, a 48-year-old farmer from Esuru, expressing frustration over the lack of development in this tiny village which was the first in India to declare itself free from the British rule in 1942.

IPL 2018: Top 5 best batsmen

The Indian Premier League 2018 has seen some fresh faces besides several regulars upping the ante in getting runs freely.

According to Gujarat speaker, BR Ambedkar, PM Modi are Brahmins

Adding to the list of controversial statements made by BJP leaders recently, Gujarat speaker Rajendra Trivedi said Dalit icon BR Ambedkar was a Brahmin.

Surat railway station to be developed as a world-class facility

Surat railway station will be the third in India and second in Gujarat after Gandhinagar to be developed as a world-class facility under Railway Ministry's station redevelopment program.

IPL11: The 'worst' performing XI of the season so far

2018 IPL has lived up to its reputation so far. It has provided some of the best entertainment with its attractive brand of cricket.

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Facebook-Cambridge Analytica scandal: Twitter gets involved, confirms selling data access

The Facebook-Cambridge Analytica scandal started with Cambridge University researcher Aleksandr Kogan.

OPPO A3 with iPhone X-like notch, Android Oreo launched

OPPO has launched its latest mid-range smartphone in China - the OPPO A3.

AIIMS discharges Lalu Prasad Yadav, despite his protests

The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) discharged RJD leader Lalu Prasad Yadav on Monday.

La Liga title a fitting farewell to Iniesta

La Liga title race was 'almost' over months ago, but it has finally been wrapped up by Barcelona.

Watch the hilarious promo of Salman Khan's 'Dus Ka Dum'

Salman Khan is coming back as a TV show host with the third season of 'Dus Ka Dum'.

Pakistan returns Indian national who inadvertently crossed border

An Indian national, who inadvertently crossed into Pakistani territory over a year ago, has been handed over to the Indian authorities at the Wagah border.

Kavinder Gupta, seven others sworn in as J&K ministers

The Mehbooba Mufti-led Jammu and Kashmir cabinet was reshuffled on Monday, with Governor NN Vohra administering the oath of eight ministers.

Schedule for India's tour of Australia 2018-19 announced

The highly anticipated India's tour of Australia 2018-19 would see the visitors battling in a four-Test duel.

'Nach Baliye' fame legless dancer Vinod Thakur admitted to ICU

Legless break dancer Vinod Thakur, who has wowed the audience with his splendid performances in several reality shows including 'Nach Baliye 6', has been hospitalized.

Nokia 8 Sirocco, 7 Plus available in India: Details here

The Nokia 8 Sirocco and Nokia 7 Plus smartphones are now up for grabs in India.

CSK vs DD: Head-to-head, Probable Playing XI and other stats

Chennai Super Kings will be up against Delhi Daredevils in match number 30 of the Indian Premier League 2018.

Bihar: As molesters strip 14-year-old girl, onlookers make video

In a shocking incident, a 14-year-old girl was groped and molesters tried ripping her clothes off in Bihar's Jehanabad district.

'Avengers: Infinity War' shatters global box-office record in opening weekend

As was expected, 'Avengers: Infinity War' has proved to be a juggernaut at the global box office.

Retest of economics paper will not delay Class-12 results: CBSE

An official of the CBSE has said that the re-test of the Class 12 Economics paper, held on April 25, nearly a month after it was leaked, will not delay declaration of results.

Another-gem-of-a-comment: Vijay Rupani says Narad knew everything like Google

Just when we were reeling from Tripura CM's 'Internet existed during Mahabharata time' remark, his Gujarat counterpart Vijay Rupani said Narad knew everything about the world just like Google.

CSK vs DD: How to pick the winning Dream XI?

Delhi Daredevils will need to show killer instincts once again, when they travel to face Chennai Super Kings on Monday.

Two blasts in Kabul kill 21, including AFP photographer

Twin blasts in Afghanistan's capital Kabul, on Monday morning, killed at least 21 including AFP's chief photographer Shah Marai.

'Rustom' auction: Twinkle Khanna threatened with violence by Navy Officer

Twinkle Khanna was in for a rude shock when an Indian Navy Officer threatened her with violence for auctioning Akshay Kumar's 'Rustom' uniform.

Football: Manchester United hand Arsenal last-gasp defeat

Manchester United handed Arsenal and outgoing manager Arsene Wenger a 2-1 defeat at Old Trafford in a crunch encounter of the Premier League.

IIT JEE results declared today: Know how to check yours

The results of IIT-JEE (Mains) examination have been declared today, April 30.

UK Home Secretary Amber Rudd resigns over immigration scandal

Britain's Home Secretary Amber Rudd has resigned as pressure mounted on her to quit cabinet post over the way the authorities treated some long-term Caribbean immigrants who have wrongly been labeled illegal immigrants.

Google's Fuchsia OS to come with native Android app support

Google's third operating system (OS) Fuchsia has been in the works for some years now.

Despite getting diagnosed with tennis elbow, Ajay Devgn continues work

Ajay Devgn, who is currently shooting for Luv Ranjan backed romantic saga in Mumbai, has been diagnosed with tennis elbow or Lateral Epicondylitis.

Miffed with Biplab Deb's 'intelligent comments', PM Modi summons him

If media reports are to be believed, Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Deb has been summoned by Prime Minister Modi for passing several controversial remarks in the recent days.

BJP's Nirmal Singh resigns as J&K deputy chief minister

Ahead of a much-awaited cabinet reshuffle, BJP's Nirmal Singh has resigned from his post of Deputy Chief Minister in Jammu & Kashmir's Mehbooba Mufti-government to give way to a new BJP face for the post.

Bengaluru: 35-year-old man given death sentence for raping, murdering 6-year-old

A Bengaluru city court on Saturday handed death sentence to a 35-year-old man for murdering a six-year-old girl, last year.

Google Assistant is the most accurate smart digital assistant

Two studies have been released last week that point towards Google Assistant being the most accurate voice-enabled digital assistant of all.

Jammu: Three CRPF personnel suspended after woman alleges rape

Three CRPF personnel were suspended and a FIR was registered against them after a 24-year-old woman from the Poonch district in Jammu & Kashmir alleged that she was wrongfully confined and then raped by one of them inside a camp back in March.

OnePlus 6 will be a big upgrade over 5T

Even before its release, OnePlus 6 has already attracted many admirers. Its launch event could be as spectacular as an iPhone launch.

IPL 2018: Best uncapped batsmen this season

The Indian Premier League is a huge platform for youngsters to enjoy and express themselves.

IPL 2018: KKR thrash RCB by 6 wickets

Kolkata Knight Riders beat Virat Kohli's Royal Challengers Bangalore by 6 wickets in match number 29 of 2018 IPL at the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.

Is Kartik Aaryan collaborating with Sanjay Bhansali and Karan Johar?

There has been a lot of speculations regarding Kartik Aaryan's next outing after 'Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety'.

Young, first-generation leaders appointed in Congress reshuffle

Criticized for decades for the nepotistic politics, Congress finally seems to be taking a step in the right direction.