11 May 2018

Bengaluru boy's incredible graph: From selling vegetables to nailing SSLC

When parents face hardships in life, they ensure their child has a comfortable future.

Mothers'-Day special: This mother-of-two gave a life to many others

In a self-centric world, rare tales of altruism leave their mark.

Fake voter ID scam: Polling postponed in Karnataka's RR Nagar

The Election Commission of India has postponed the RR Nagar constituency in Karnataka election to May 28, after roughly 10, 000 fake voter IDs were recovered on Tuesday.

Buy Samsung Galaxy Note 8 at whopping Rs. 22,000 discount!

Samsung Galaxy Note 8 was launched last year for Rs. 67,900.

Despite SC and government's orders, sellers still refusing SIM without-Aadhaar

What does one do if establishments blatantly refuse to heed the Supreme Court's (SC) orders?

Satish Kaushik is taking cinema to villages in a truck!

In a bid to make cinema accessible to the people of rural areas of the country, Satish Kaushik has launched Mobile Digital Movie Theatre (MDMT).

Football: Klopp pens glowing tribute to Mo Salah

Liverpool Manager Jurgen Klopp has penned a heartfelt letter for his star forward Mohamed Salah.

Cornell professor questions students' shorts, she gives thesis-presentation in underwear

The conference room in the Physical Sciences Building at Cornell University witnessed an unusual incident when senior student Letitia Chai gave her thesis presentation in her underwear on Saturday.

Boston Dynamics' robot Atlas learns to run like humans!

US-based robotics company Boston Dynamics' humanoid Atlas has learned to run and navigate autonomously.

AP special-status: TDP workers block Amit Shah's road, break windshield

TDP workers demanding special status to Andhra Pradesh (AP) today broke out in violence, attacking BJP chief Amit Shah's convoy near Tirumala in Chittoor and clashing with their BJP counterparts.

Amazon offers cashback, extended warranty on OnePlus 6 pre-orders

OnePlus 6 is just days away from becoming official. On May 16, the company will unveil its 2018 flagship in London, followed by an India launch the next day.

Toxic fumes from Delhi's open drains corroding metro infrastructure

Delhi's pollution is not only affecting people, but also metro infrastructure, especially those stations that are situated near open drains.

You'll get your money back: SC assures Amrapali homebuyers

The SC has assured the 43,000 investors of the Amrapali Group's housing projects that their money will be protected at all costs, even if that meant selling off the company's assets.

Condom-snorting to blue-whale: Six stupid and deadly Internet challenges

Earlier, being a teen meant having new ideas, seeing things through a new lens, and having the zeal to dent the universe.

Godhra riots: Gujarat HC gives verdict on Ode massacre

A division bench of the Gujarat High Court acquitted three and reinforced the verdict handed by a special court to 19 others in the Ode massacre case where 23 Muslims were burnt alive during the communal riots in Gujarat in 2002.

BCCI-CoA hearing adjourned by SC

The hearing on the Justice Lodha Committee reforms has been adjourned by the Supreme Court until July 4.

Google might launch a Pixel-branded smartwatch this year

According to reports, Google is developing a Pixel-branded smartwatch which will be released later this year at the company's annual autumnal hardware launch event.

Mumbai boy's death by drowning: Swimming pool's caretaker held

Three days after a 12-year-old boy drowned in a swimming pool in Mumbai, one person was arrested yesterday.

Himesh Reshammiya to tie the knot with girlfriend Sonia Kapoor

It's raining weddings in Bollywood this week. After Sonam Kapoor-Anand Ahuja and Neha Dhupia-Angad Bedi, the next in line to get hitched are Himesh Reshammiya and his longtime partner Sonia Kapoor.

Indian pace attack top notch, claims de Kock

South African wicket-keeper batsman Quinton de Kock has stated that the Indian pace attack is one of the best in the world in Test cricket.

Sting video: Congress asks disqualification of BJP's Karnataka candidate, Sriramulu

In a petition to Election Commission, Congress today has asked the BJP candidate B Sriramulu be disqualified from fighting the Karnataka assembly polls.

Football: David de Gea wins his first Golden Glove award

David de Gea had already established himself as one of the best goalkeepers in the world, but now it is official.

Rajinikanth opens up on his recent box office failures

Rajinikanth, who is currently gearing up for the release of 'Kaala', recently spoke about the box office failure of his films 'Kochadaiiyaan' and 'Lingaa'.

Mob kills two 'child-traffickers' on basis of false WhatsApp messages

A few parts of Tamil Nadu were gripped with panic after unfounded WhatsApp messages asked residents to be aware of immigrants who came to abduct children.

Indian journalist on trial in Australia for smuggling-in 'fake' mediapersons

An Indian journalist has been sent to custody in Australia for six weeks for allegedly smuggling a fake 'media contingent' in during the recent Commonwealth Games.

Rolls-Royce launches its first SUV Cullinan for $325,000

Luxury automaker Rolls-Royce has launched its first ever SUV Cullinan for $325,000 (Rs. 2.18 crore) and with it, officially entered the off-road territory.

Ex-Maharashtra ATS chief Himanshu Roy commits suicide: Report

Former Mumbai top cop Himanshu Roy shot himself dead in the afternoon today, according to reports.

Bat signed by World Cup winning-team being auctioned by Chappell

Former India cricket team coach Greg Chappell will be auctioning a bat signed by the ICC World T20 winning team.

Mumbai cop's son found dead after drugs, alcohol-heavy party

The police have made some headway in their investigation into the death of Atharva Shinde, the 20-year-old son of a Mumbai police inspector who was found dead on Wednesday.

Humanity weeps: Raped by teen, seven-month-old-girl found shrieking in field

In a horrifying incident, a 19-year-old teen raped a seven-month-old girl in Alwar, Rajasthan on Wednesday, and dumped her in a football field nearby.

Delhi: Magenta-Line to bring metro connectivity to T-1, JNU, IIT

The much-awaited Kalkaji-Janakpuri West stretch of Delhi Metro's Magenta Line will be a boon for residents traveling to Terminal-1/T-1 of the Indira Gandhi Airport, which will finally get a metro link.

Cricket: Ireland set for Test debut against Pakistan

Ireland are set to become the 11th nation to play Test Cricket when they host Pakistan at Dublin's Malahide ground on Friday.

Mumbai gangster 'depressed over health', seeks nod for euthanasia

A gangster arrested in 2016 in a double murder case in Mumbai has written to a MCOCA court asking for permission to end his life.

Salman's 'Race 3' trailer to be out on this date

Salman Khan starrer 'Race 3' is being highly anticipated by the cine buffs.

Redmi S2 with 16MP AI selfie camera launched in China

Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi has launched the first smartphone in its Redmi S-Series.

AIIMS MBBS entrance exam: Admit cards, dates, pattern and more

The All India Institute of Medical Science (AIIMS) has released admit cards for its MBBS entrance exam on its official website.

Do you know why we celebrate National Technology Day today?

In 1998, India's success of Operation Shakti by testing nuclear missiles, set alarm bells ringing in the United States, while rest of the world witnessed the might of Indian technology.

Rajasthan Royals vs Chennai Super Kings: Preview, head-to-head and Fantasy-XI

Rajasthan Royals will be welcoming an in-form Chennai Super Kings, when these two sides square off in Jaipur in match number 43 of the Indian Premier League.

Supreme Court rejects plea for independent probe into Sridevi's death

The Supreme Court today rejected a petition for an independent probe into Bollywood legend Sridevi's death.

Modi goes to Nepal a month after PM Oli's visit

PM Narendra Modi has landed in Nepal on his third visit to the country, this time on a two-day trip.

US imposes fresh sanctions on Iranian entities

Just days after backing out from the Iran nuclear deal, and amid rising tensions in the Middle East, the US has now imposed fresh sanctions on six people and three companies with ties to Iran's elite military force, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).

On Biplab Deb's 'intelligent' remarks, Amit Shah has an opinion

Tripura CM Biplab Deb's gaffes have recently made people laugh and invited criticism for BJP, but party president Amit Shah said he was satisfied with his groundwork.

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Richa Chadha hits back after being threatened with rape, death

Online trolling has hit a new low as Richa Chadha received rape and death threats on Twitter.

IPL 2018: Preity Zinta lashes out at Virender Sehwag

Kings XI Punjab might be enjoying one of their most fruitful seasons in the IPL but according to a report, not all seems well with the Punjab based franchise.

Unnao-rape: CBI denies confirming charges against MLA, probe still underway

The CBI has denied media reports claiming the agency had confirmed rape charges against Unnao BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar, who was accused of raping a woman in 2017.

NEET aspirant alleges invigilator kept staring at her, files complaint

A NEET aspirant from Kerala approached cops after an invigilator kept staring at her 'inappropriately' during the entrance exam.

Griezmann for €100 million is a bargain claims team-mate

Atletico Madrid's left back Filipe Luis has voiced his concern that the club might be undervaluing Antoine Griezmann.

Canadian minister asked to remove turban at Detroit Airport

Navdeep Bains, the minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development of Canada was asked to remove his turban at Detroit Airport, sparking a row.

Lacklustre Manchester United secure second place

Manchester United were held to a goalless draw by West Ham United in the penultimate game of their Premier League campaign.

SC-collegium to re-suggest Joseph for SC elevation, but with others

The SC collegium has decided in principle to send back Uttarakhand HC Judge KM Joseph's name to the Center for elevation to the SC.

Conmen arrested for demanding Rs.1cr to 'save' Unnao rape-accused MLA

BJP leader Kuldeep Singh Sengar, Unnao rape accused, is in the news again, but for contrary reasons.

Xiaomi launches new rewards program Mi VIP Club

Xiaomi has launched a new rewards program in India called Mi VIP Club.

Jio's postpaid plan offers ISD calls at 50paise/minute: Details here

Reliance Jio has unveiled a new postpaid plan for Rs. 199. The one major offering of this plan is providing users with the ability to make ISD calls without the need of any kind of activation or security deposit.

Recycling old electronics? Websites that can help you earn cash

With the electronics sector witnessing exceptional growth, our devices/gadgets are becoming increasingly faster and more sophisticated with each passing day.

Captured LeT terrorist thanks Indian army for saving his life

In a now viral video, a captured Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorist Aijaz Gujri thanked the Indian Army for saving his life, and appealed fellow terrorists to give up arms.

Judge warns SC lawyers against 'killing the institution' on TV-debates

Justice Arun Mishra came down heavily at the Supreme Court lawyers for participating in TV debates and blamed them for 'killing the institution.'

IPL 2018: Dhawan and Williamson prove too good for Daredevils

Sunrisers Hyderabad thrashed Delhi Daredevils by 9 wickets to claim their 9th win of their IPL campaign.

Sick or drama? TDP leaders fall ill after cycle rallies

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu is reportedly upset with TDP leaders falling sick after conducting cycle rallies across the state.

Adidas is literally turning garbage into money: Here's how

With over 1 million shoes' pairs made from ocean plastic and sold in 2017, Adidas is literally turning garbage into gold.

10 May 2018

Bonded labor to Delhi University grad: Jharkhand boy's remarkable journey

Till 2007, he braved hazardous tunnels, intolerable temperature of 50degrees and numerous life risks to scoop out mica from the earth's bowels and sell it to agents to earn a meager income.

58-year-old Bengaluru man traveled 200kms to save a stranger's life

For this 35-year-old, Shridhar Bindiganavile will always be a messiah who saved his life.

Trump to meet Kim Jong-un on 12 June in Singapore

The "highly-anticipated" meeting between US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un will take place on 12 June in Singapore.

Is this end of Rahane's ODI career?

Ajinkya Rahane's job, right now, might be to save the Royals campaign but the right-handed batsman should be worried after being ignored for the ODI series in England.

Tim Paine brushes off rift allegations with David Warner

Australia current skipper Tim Paine has brushed off allegations that stated there is a rift between the side and David Warner.

Flight tickets from Mumbai most expensive in India

If you are planning for a Mumbai to Goa vacation, please book your tickets in advance, because any last-minute flight in this route will cost you anywhere from Rs. 4,500 to 6,500.

'Azadi' isn't possible, you can't fight army: Rawat to Kashmiris

Army Chief General Bipin Rawat has urged Kashmiri youths to understand "azadi" isn't possible and that it's a futile fight. "You can't fight the army," he said.

Minutes before getting married, bride appears for exam in Karnataka

Imagine a class full of students and a girl wearing a saree and heavy jewelry sitting among them during an examination? This unusual scene was spotted at the Kalpataru Degree College in KR Pete town in Karnataka recently.

Braving hurdles, transsexual couple ties the knot in Kerala

In a marriage hall in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, a transsexual couple tied the knot on Thursday under Special Marriages Act.

Everything you should know about Apple Watch Series 3 Cellular

Apple will launch its Watch 3 Cellular in India on May 11.

CAT 2018 to be held on November 25: Details here

The 2018 Common Admission Test (CAT) for admission to management programs in IIMs and other institutes will be held on November 25.

On BJP's 'Antonio Maino' jibe, Rahul Gandhi has an answer

Congress President Rahul Gandhi launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP, on the last day of campaigning, in Karnataka, for calling his mother Sonia Gandhi with her former name Antonio Maino.

Native of 'Indian-occupied-Kashmir' seeks help. Sushma Swaraj gives it back

Sushma Swaraj is one of the most responsive foreign ministers India has had, and several people reach out for help on social media every day.

Supreme Court stays Calcutta HC order allowing e-nominations for elections

On Thursday, ahead of the West Bengal panchayat elections, the Supreme Court stayed a Calcutta High Court order directing the West Bengal State Election Commission (SEC) to allow e-nominations filed for the upcoming elections.

Start anti-pollution fight under NCAP with Delhi: SC tells Center

Taking into account Delhi's rising air pollution, the SC today asked the Center to start the National Clean Air Program (NCAP) with the capital.

Karnataka elections: First battle for the upcoming war in 2019

The unprecedented media space for Karnataka is anything but unreasonable, after all it's a fight between two national parties - one that's fighting an existential battle (Congress), while the other wanting to get done with its 'party of the north' tag (BJP).

Really sad to see Sachin leave Flipkart: Co-founder Binny Bansal

They were considered the "Jai-Veeru" of the Indian start-up panorama, and when one decided to finally exit the company they founded 11 years ago it was really a sad moment for the other.

India vs Afghanistan: Analysis of India's Test squad

The BCCI has already announced the Indian Test squad for the upcoming one-off match against Afghanistan.

1 out of every 8 Indian has high blood pressure

Roughly one of every eight Indians suffer from high blood pressure (BP), a 2017 health ministry screening has revealed, an alarming rise from the one in 11 that was found in the 2015-16 National Family Health Survey.

Kenya's Patel dam bursts leaving at least 27 dead

After a night of heavy rain, a dam in Kenya burst on Wednesday sweeping away hundreds of homes and causing "huge destruction".

Why would Rajasthan Royals don pink jerseys against Super Kings?

The Rajasthan Royals will wear special pink jerseys for their encounter against Chennai Super Kings at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium.

IPL 2018: Play-off matches to be held an hour earlier?

With the 8 pm matches of 2018 IPL often ending around midnight, the Governing Council is contemplating to schedule play-offs an hour earlier.

Why minority status for the Lingayats before Karnataka elections?

Karnataka goes to polls in 2 days, and the hottest debated question of the assembly elections - is which way will the Lingayats vote?

Two Delhi-hospitals in trouble for ignoring AIDS patient needing surgery

Angered by the "blatant discrimination" faced by an AIDS patient at two government hospitals, Delhi HC lashed out at the doctors for not recording his HIV+ status and denying him treatment.

Neha Dhupia and Angad Bedi announce wedding through sweet Instagram-posts

Actors Neha Dhupia and Angad Bedi got married in an intimate ceremony.

SC wants Eastern-Expressway opened by May, but is it ready?

The SC has lashed out at the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) for delay in inaugurating the Eastern Peripheral Expressway, a prime goal of which is to decongest traffic in the capital.

IPL 2018: 3 instances where umpires made bizarre decisions

Poor on-field umpiring decisions have become a regular phenomenon in 2018 edition of Indian Premier League.

Manchester City break several Premier League records

Pep Guardiola's Manchester City have set a new precedent as they shattered several Premier League records previously held by Chelsea.

Israel strikes Iranian targets in Syria after rocket attack

Israeli military forces carried out air strikes against Iranian targets in Syria after Iranian forces, based there, fired rockets at the Israel-occupied Golan Heights.

North Korea sends three Americans home ahead of Trump-Kim meeting

Three Americans- Kim Dong-chul, Kim Hak-song, and Kim Sang-duk, held captive in North Korea reached the United States on Thursday with President Donald Trump appreciating the gesture of North's supreme leader, Kim Jong-un.

Another 12 killed in thunderstorms in UP

The death toll in the intense thunderstorms in North India continues to rise. At least 12 more people were killed when fresh storms lashed Braj region of UP yesterday.

Defying 80% disability, this Bengaluru boy scored 94% in Class-X

A 16-year-old Bengaluru boy scored 94% marks in SSLC examinations.

Someone stole Iron Man's original suit. Where are the Avengers?

In a shocking incident, the Iron Man suit, which Robert Downey Jr. wore in the first Iron Man movie (2008), was stolen from a Los Angeles movie prop storage facility.

Delhi Daredevils vs Sunrisers Hyderabad: Preview, head-to-head and Fantasy-XI

Delhi Daredevils face table toppers Sunrisers Hyderabad in match number 42 of the Indian Premier League 2018.

Lenovo's next phone might have 95% screen-to-body ratio

Lenovo's VP, Chang Cheng, has shared a teaser poster of the company's new, upcoming flagship smartphone on Chinese micro-blogging website Weibo.

Walmart-Flipkart deal turns many employees crorepatis: Details here

Walmart's $16bn buyout of Flipkart has brought cheer not only to India's iconic start-up, but also to 3,000 of its current and former employees who hold shares with the company.

Clarke says that India know D/N Tests don't suit them

Cricket legend Michael Clarke has said that India's upcoming tour of Australia is their best chance to script their first-ever Test series win 'Down Under'.

Malaysia: At 92, Mahathir Mohamad is world's oldest elected leader

92-year-old Mahathir Mohamad will sworn in as Malaysian Prime Minister at 5 PM, on Thursday, making him the oldest elected leader of the world.

Passengers injured while boarding/de-boarding trains eligible for compensation, rules SC

The Supreme Court ruled death or injury of passengers while boarding or de-boarding a train is an 'untoward incident' and the victim is liable for compensation.

Haryana-SSC questions candidates on 'bad-omens,' then goes deeper into mess

A peculiar question in the Haryana Staff Selection Commission (HSSC)'s test for junior engineers has riled several quarters.

Football round-up: Barca win in La Liga, Juve victorious

It was a star-studded show of football across Europe and fans were left at the edge of their seats on a busy Wednesday.

Uber expands partnership with NASA to develop flying taxis

Uber has signed a second Space Act Agreement with NASA to get help on its ambitious flying taxi project Elevate.

Arvind Kejriwal's relative arrested in PWD scam

The Anti-Corruption Bureau arrested Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's family member Vinay Bansal in connection to the PWD scam, on Thursday.

JEE Advanced 2018: Registrations, date, schedule, pattern and more

IIT-Kanpur has announced it will release the admit cards for the JEE Advanced on May 14.

BHU: 3 injured in clashes between 2 groups of students

At least three Banaras Hindu University students were injured after two groups from Birla and Lal Bahadur Shastri hostel clashed against each other during which stones and petrol bombs were also hurled.

Glassdoor sold to Japan-based Recruit Holdings for $1.2 billion

US-based job and recruitment company Glassdoor has been acquired by Japanese human resources giant Recruit Holdings for $1.2 billion in an all-cash deal.

Karnataka shocker: 10,000 voter IDs found in Bengaluru flat

A massive controversy has erupted with the seizure of 10,000 voter ID cards in a Bengaluru flat, three days ahead of the Karnataka election.

Ahead of Ramzan, Amarnath Yatra, J&K parties call for ceasefire

An all-party meet in Srinagar on Wednesday urged the Centre to announce a unilateral ceasefire, ahead of Ramzan and Amarnath Yatra, which would begin in a few days.

Sony launches new USB flash drives starting at Rs. 850

Sony has launched three new USB flash drives in India called the USM-BA2, USM-CA2, and USM-MX3.

Google Lens being integrated directly into the camera app

Google Lens, the company's camera-powered visual search engine, is getting native support for the camera app. Earlier, it was only supported by Google Assistant and the Google Photos app.

#FinancialBytes: 6 free apps everyone should download to save money

Saving money is not easy, it's a huge task and lot of people find it challenging. However, smartphones have changed pretty much everything we do, including saving money.

WhatsApp to launch 'Chat Filter': Here's how it will work

Following a slew of updates ranging from in-app video support for Facebook and Instagram to new stickers and group calling features, WhatsApp is now working to introduce another handy feature.

Google and NITI Aayog partner to enrich India's AI Ecosystem

The National Institution for Transforming India (NITI) Aayog and Google have joined hands to work on several initiatives to develop the artificial intelligence (AI) ecosystem across the country.

Indian defense procurement system is a mess: Report

Latest defense ministry report has ridiculed the Indian weapons-buying system for being inflicted with "multiple decision-heads, duplication of processes.....delayed execution, no real-time monitoring, no project-based approach and a tendency to fault-find rather than to facilitate."

Fitbit Versa smartwatch launched in India at Rs. 19,999

A year after unveiling its Ionic smartwatch in India, Fitbit has launched another smartwatch in the country.

Mumbai Indians beat Kolkata Knight Riders- Match in numbers

Mumbai Indians completed the double over Kolkata Knight Riders in match number 41 of 2018 Indian Premier League.