27 May 2018

IPL 2018 final: CSK defeat SRH, win their third title

Experience plays off, and who knows it better than Chennai Super Kings?

Shahid opts out of Imtiaz's film; Rajkummar steps in

There's a bad news for all those who were eagerly waiting for the reunion of Imtiaz Ali and Shahid Kapoor after 'Jab We Met'.

Pakistan beat England by nine wickets: Match in numbers

England crumbled to a nine-wicket defeat in the hands of Pakistan in the first Test at Lord's.

Planning to study abroad? Here are 8 prestigious international scholarships

Many Indians seek opportunities to study abroad at top universities after Class-12 or graduation. However, many face financial obstacles that often prevent them from pursuing their dreams.

"Our families will be killed": Rohingyas fear forthcoming monsoon

Stranded on a dusty slope in Cox's Bazar refugee camp, Osiur Rahman looked to the hill where a Rohingya girl was buried in a landslide just days earlier and pondered over his chances of survival if he comes across another calamity.

#BusinessBytes: All about the top 7 debit cards in India

Debit cards are payment cards linked to one's savings account. Customers can conveniently withdraw money at ATMs, deposit cash, shop offline/online, etc.

US sends naval warships near China-claimed SCS islands

Even as US President Donald Trump continues wooing China for cooperation on North Korea, the US sent two Navy warships sailing near South China Sea islands today, a move likely to anger Beijing.

Dangal director's next movie to star Sushant and Shraddha

After the groundbreaking success of 'Dangal', all eyes have been on Nitesh Tiwari's next directorial venture.

Happy Birthday Team India coach Ravi Shastri!

Indian cricket team's head coach Ravi Shastri turns a year older today.

Chandrababu Naidu is confident BJP won't win 2019 general elections

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu on Sunday said the Bharatiya Janata Party will not come to power again in 2019 Lok Sabha elections.

IPL 2018: How much money will the winning team receive?

The Indian Premier League 2018 final is all set to take place at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai with Chennai Super Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad to lock horns against each other.

IIT-Kanpur signs Rs. 15cr MoU to develop VTOL aircraft prototypes

The Indian Institute of Technology-Kanpur has signed a Rs. 15 crore-Memorandum of Understanding to develop prototypes for self-piloted vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft.

Modi lauds Odisha tea-seller who is educating 70 slum children

A tea-seller in Odisha, DP Rao, was lauded by PM Narendra Modi on his 44th Mann Ki Baat today for being "an inspiration to our society and the whole country."

Alia hits 22 million mark on Instagram, posts heartfelt message

Alia Bhatt is on her way to emerge the next reigning queen of Bollywood.

Delhi AIIMS to get new super-specialty blocks at JPNATC

The AIIMS in Delhi has received permission of the environment ministry to develop super-specialty blocks at Jai Prakash Narayan Apex Trauma Centre (JPNATC).

IMD teams up with BSNL to send extreme weather warnings

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) is teaming up with Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) to send extreme weather warnings to people.

'Sugar daddy' website riles China, official website blocked on WeChat

Chinese agencies have stepped up clampdown on a US 'dating site' called SeekingArrangement. In the latest move, social media app WeChat has blocked its official website.

Will Bale and Ronaldo stay at Real Madrid?

It was a fairytale night for Real Madrid as they clinched their 13th Champions League title after beating Liverpool 3-1.

Kartik Aaryan clears the air about rift with Luv Ranjan

Refuting rumors of a fallout with 'Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety' director, Kartik Aaryan has said that there is nothing wrong between him and Luv Ranjan.

#CareerBytes: Going to US for higher-studies? Here're best education-loan options

Many Indian students aspire to pursue higher studies, especially MS (Master of Science), in the US as it's home to many top universities.

Class- 12 Results: Bus-driver's son tops science-stream in government schools

Prince Kumar, the son of DTC bus driver, topped the Science Stream in Delhi government schools in the CBSE Class 12 results, announced on Saturday.

Did BJP deliver 'Acche Din'? Amit Shah answers the million-dollar-question

Bharatiya Janata Party's President Amit Shah said in the past four years the Narendra Modi led government has worked relentlessly to improve the conditions of Indians.

Alia, Varun hooked to 'Selfish' song from Salman's 'Race 3'

While fans had mixed reactions to 'Selfish' song from Salman Khan's 'Race 3', 'Kalank' stars Alia Bhatt and Varun Dhawan seem to be quite impressed with it.

J&K: Locals get 5,500 underground-bunkers, 'border bhawans' post shelling

Authorities in Rajouri district of J&K have commenced the construction of over 5,500 underground bunkers and 200 community halls as well as 'border bhawans' to help locals post cross-border shelling.

Three Tests involving India were fixed, claims a report

In a shocking revelation by Al Jazeera's documentary 'Cricket's Match-Fixers', it has been learnt that three Test matches involving India in the past two years were fixed.

Shoulder injury could stop Salah from playing World Cup

Liverpool forward Mo Salah suffered a horrific injury during his side's Champions League final encounter with Real Madrid.

IndiGo, Air India Express among world's 5 cheapest airlines

India's low-cost carriers Air India Express and IndiGo have been ranked second and fifth respectively in a Global Flight Pricing Report prepared by Melbourne-based Rome2rio, a multimodal travel planning site.

CSK vs SRH: Match timing, TV listing and much more

Chennai Super Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad take on each other in the 2018 Indian Premier League final in Mumbai.

Delhi businessman promised '100%-profits' on bitcoins duped of Rs. 91L

In an elaborate plan, a fraud managed to dupe a Delhi businessman of a whopping Rs. 91L by promising him enormous profits on bitcoins.

Bypolls in 1 Lok Sabha, 5 Assembly seats tomorrow

The stage is set for by-polls to one Lok Sabha and five Assembly seats in various states in India's eastern region tomorrow.

India, Russia seal Rs. 40,000cr deal for S-400 Triumf missiles

India has concluded price negotiations with Russia for a nearly Rs. 40,000 crore deal to acquire S-400 Triumf air defense missile systems for the Indian Air Force, officials said.

KriArj Entertainment's Prernaa Arora opens up on 'Kedarnath', 'Parmanu' controversies

Prernaa Arora is going through a rough patch professionally.

CBSE Class-12: These girls fought against fate to score 96+%

Every year, we hear of exceptional success stories of students overcoming massive barriers to shine bright during results.

BigBasket replies to customer's post on delivery boys' inhumane treatment

E-retailer BigBasket issued a statement on Facebook regarding the allegations that the company's delivery boys were treated worse than humans.

What did PSG superstar Neymar say about Pep Guardiola?

Neymar may have made a world record transfer of £198 million from Barcelona to Paris Saint-Germain in the summer of 2017, but he has been in the centre of transfer speculation throughout last year.

Here are 7 hot gadgets to buy under Rs. 20,000

Technology is getting better by the day and tech companies are striving to bring the best products with the latest technology, but devices with high-end specs are often expensive and don't find many buyers.

Ireland legalizes abortion, Indian woman becomes face of historic-movement

In a major blow to Catholic conservatism, Ireland voted 'Yes' to abortion referendum, overturning a decades-old law that criminalized abortion.

On AbRam's 5th birthday, mom Gauri has the adorable wish

Shah Rukh Khan and Gauri Khan's youngest child AbRam Khan is growing up in front of our eyes.

#FinancialBytes: 7 apps you can use to invest in gold

Indians just love gold and share a special bond with it. Apart from buying gold, it's common for Indians to invest in the yellow metal.

#CareerBytes: Government scholarships for Engineering students- Details here

To promote quality education in the field of engineering, the government awards various scholarships to students who want to pursue engineering based on various criteria, including their merit, community, and family's annual income.

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On Twitter, Farhan Akhtar fights trolls with sensible replies

Since whataboutery has taken over social media, having a conversation with anyone having different views, has become impossible.

Indian-origin Sikh dies after being shot at in Ohio

A 32-year-old Indian-origin Sikh truck driver, who was shot on May 21 in Ohio, has succumbed to his injuries, with prosecutors saying they will seek a murder charge against 20-year-old accused Broderick Malik Jones Roberts.

These alert doctors prevented more damage from Nipah

The Nipah virus has caused a lot of harm already. At least 13 people in Kerala have died within 10 days.

CSK vs SRH: How to pick the winning Fantasy XI?

Chennai Super Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad will meet for the fourth time in 2018 IPL.

Lord Hanuman was world's first tribal leader, claims BJP MLA

In yet another gaffe, BJP MLA from Rajasthan Gyan Dev Ahuja, recently said Hindu God Hanuman was the first tribal leader and that "SC/ST people" should be ashamed for disrespecting him.

IPL 2018 closing ceremony: Bollywood divas Katrina-Jacqueline-Kriti to add glamour

The eleventh edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is set to conclude today.

IIT-Delhi doesn't want FIITJEE's name on metro station. Here's why

For the first time, the Magenta Line brings IIT-Delhi on the metro map with a station named after it.

Pakistan to choose its next PM on July 25

Pakistan's upcoming general elections for Parliament and Provincial Assemblies will be held on July 25, according to a decree signed by President Mamnoon Hussain on Saturday.

For the first time, Tata Motors to offer employees ESOPs

In a first for the large manufacturing company, Tata Motors is set to offer stock options to its 200 top-level executives.

'Things moving very nicely': Trump revives hope of meeting Kim

US President Donald Trump said today that he is still looking at a summit on June 12 in Singapore with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and things are moving very nicely.

Modi opens Delhi-Meerut Expressway and Eastern Peripheral Expressway today

PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the first phase of the Delhi-Meerut Expressway this morning, before embarking on a 6km-roadshow on it in an open jeep.

Jayalalithaa's voice-note, hand-written diet menu, released by probe panel

The probe panel, investigating former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa's death, released a voice note to the media, where she said blood pressure of 140/80 was normal for her.

India and Manipur are progressing under the Modi government: CM

"The country has been progressing well under the BJP-led Central government," Manipur CM N Biren Singh has said.

Real Madrid retain Champions League: Here are records broken!

Real Madrid extended their domination of Europe after winning their third successive Champions League title with a 3-1 victory over Liverpool.

Pregnant woman gangraped by auto driver, 2 others in Gurgaon

A 23-year-old pregnant woman was allegedly raped by an auto driver and two men in Manesar in Gurgaon, police said today.

Amid push for legalization, Delhi sees 502% rise in weed-consumption

Delhi Police had a distressing time during January-April'18, when they seized 1,345 kilos of marijuana. During the corresponding period last year, it was just 223kg, meaning a whopping 502% jump.

Buy Xiaomi's Redmi Note 5, Note 5 Pro for Rs.999!

Xiaomi's Redmi Note 5 and Redmi Note 5 Pro smartphones are listed on Flipkart with a host of offers, the biggest among them being the exchange offer which allows you to buy the devices for just Rs. 999.

Students, brace yourselves, for higher DU cut-offs after phenomenal results

In Class 12 results announced by Central Board Of Secondary Education (CBSE), 12,737 students scored above 95%, which is equally celebratory and concerning.

Key battles that could decide 2018 IPL winner

After two months of exciting cricket, the IPL final is upon us.

#CareerBytes: DU colleges you could get into based on 2017-cutoffs

The University of Delhi offers many undergraduate courses but admission to a majority of them is based on cutoffs, the minimum percentage of marks required.

IPL 2018 final: Can SRH get the better of CSK?

2018 Indian Premier League final is set for a high voltage clash between the two best sides of the tournament.

Kid wishes mom's phone wasn't invented, essay goes viral

In a Louisiana school, an Elementary school teacher Jen Beason asked her students to write an essay on something they wish wasn't invented. Four out of twenty-one students wrote on the topic.

Eastern Peripheral Expressway: Modi to inaugurate India's first smart expressway

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate India's first smart and green highway, the Eastern Peripheral Expressway (EPE), on Sunday.

Kapil Sharma will roar again, says Bharti Singh

The going has been tough for Kapil Sharma for the past one year.

Jaitley: 2019 is about 'Modi vs an anarchist combination'

From the hospital bed where he's recovering from his kidney transplant operation, Arun Jaitley has launched a scathing attack on the Congress and the "maverick and temperamental" leaders of regional parties like TMC, DMK, and BSP.

Former ISI chief summoned by Pakistan army over 'Spy Chronicles'

The Pakistan Army has taken serious reservations over the book 'Spy Chronicles: RAW, ISI and the Illusion of Peace', written by former ISI chief Lieutenant General (Retd.) Asad Durrani and his Indian counterpart AS Dulat (former RAW-chief).

26 May 2018

Everything you need to know about 2018 French Open

The second Grand Slam of the year- French Open is all set to start from Sunday, May 27 onwards at the Roland Garros.

Sellers drag Snapdeal to courts over non-payment of dues

According to reports, Gurugram-based e-commerce company Snapdeal has been dragged to courts by two of its sellers, Veepee Electronics and Spacewood Furnishers, over alleged non-payment of dues.

#HumFitTohIndiaFit: Varun accepts Anushka's fitness challenge, nominates his 'Kalank' co-stars

The #HumFitTohIndiaFit initiative, started by Sports Minister and former individual Olympic medalist Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore, is gradually spreading across social media.

You changed the way of batting, says Kohli about ABD

Virat Kohli paid an emotional farewell to South African legend AB de Villiers, who retired from all forms of international cricket a few days back.

Sterlite violence: Vedanta sticks with plan to expand copper plant

Vedanta Resources have decided to go ahead with their expansion plan for the Sterlite copper plant in Thuoothukudi, just days after 13 people were killed and over 100 injured after police opened fire on anti-Sterlite protesters.

Amazon Echo recorded private conversation, sent it to random contact

Danielle, an Amazon Echo user from Portland, Oregon, has experienced something strange and rather concerning with her digital home assistant.

Real vs Liverpool: Match timing, TV listing and much more

Real Madrid and Liverpool take on each other in the 2017-18 Champions League final in Kiev.

Deepika Padukone to be India's first female superhero!

Months after the release of 'Padmaavat', Deepika Padukone has finally signed a new project, said a media report.

Key battles that would decide winner of 2017/18 Champions League

Liverpool will look to ruin Real Madrid's dream to win 3 consecutive Champions League titles when these two sides lock horns tonight in Kiev.

Ireland: Exit-polls show abortion would be decriminalized soon

The exit polls show Ireland is poised to overturn the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution that bans abortion under all circumstances.

Langer wants Aussies to be on top in all aspects

Australia cricket team head coach Justin Langer wants his side to become the most professional and honest team in world cricket.

What has Dean Jones proposed about sixes in T20s?

Former Australian cricketer Dean Jones has called for changes in T20 cricket regarding the sixes hit over 85 metres.

Sorry Rashid Khan fans, Afghanistan President isn't giving him away

Many Indians wanted Afghanistan player Rashid Khan to be given citizenship of our country after his fantastic performance against Kolkata Night Riders on Friday.

Indore Police busts an IPL betting racket

Indore Police has busted an international IPL betting racket that was running operation worth crores of rupees.

Janhvi Kapoor is already a star. Here's the proof

Sridevi and Boney Kapoor's elder daughter Janhvi Kapoor, who is yet to make her debut in Bollywood, has already acquired a sizeable fan following.

#CareerBytes: Top career options for PCB students after Class 12

Science students who have completed 12th with PCB (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) have a lot of good career options today, contrary to the belief that they have limited options.

Best playing XI of 2018 IPL

2018 IPL has been phenomenal with some last-over nail-biting thrillers.

Pakeezah actress Geeta Kapoor, whose kids abandoned her, dies

Abandoned by her kids, veteran actress Geeta Kapoor passed away on Saturday morning at an old age home in Mumbai.

#CareerBytes: What career options do Humanities/Arts students have after Class-12?

Students who have completed Class-12 in the diverse Arts or Humanities stream have many great options to choose from for an exciting career.

Honeypreet learning dress designing, block printing in prison

Honeypreet Insan, the alleged adopted daughter of rape convict and Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, has enrolled for three courses - dress designing, block printing, and beauty tips - at the Ambala central prison outside Chandigarh.

#4YearsOfModi: RaGa gives PM 'A' for slogan-creation, 'F' for agriculture

Congress Chief Rahul Gandhi gave his rating on four years of Narendra Modi government and slammed the Centre for many of its policies.

WhatsApp launches "Demote as Admin" feature on Android

WhatsApp has officially rolled out its "Demote as Admin" or "Dismiss as Admin" feature on Android.

Check out the day one collection of John Abraham's 'Parmanu'

John Abraham and Diana Penty starrer 'Parmanu: The Story Of Pokhran' has taken a decent start at the box office.

#CareerBytes: 6 best colleges for commerce students in India

Commerce is one of the most sought-after fields of studies in India as it opens doors to various career options, including Chartered Accountancy.

Cobrapost's 'shoddy' sting on Paytm: Pertinent questions remain unanswered

Cobrapost, arguably the king of sting operations in India, is back with another in its Operation-136 series, which reveals media houses' willingness to peddle content (mostly 'Hindutva'-related) for money.

Allegations of doctoring pitch conditions put Lanka in a fix

In a documentary titled 'Cricket's match-fixers', Sri Lankan ground officials have been accused of doctoring the pitch conditions in Galle to influence the outcome of the Tests.

Girls perform better than boys in CBSE Class 12 exams

Girls outshone boys in the CBSE Class XII results announced today with Meghna Srivastava topping the examination this year.

CBSE Class 12 results: Here's how much the toppers scored

In the Central Board of Secondary Education Class 12 results, girls fared better than boys this year. The pass percentage of girls is 88.31% and that of boys is 78.99%. The margin is of 9.32%.

#CareerBytes: Best engineering colleges, other than IITs, NITs

Given the vast prospects that it offers, Engineering remains one of the most preferred courses in India after Class-12.

Germany boss feels Messi more complete than Ronaldo

German boss Joachim Low regards Barcelona and Argentina superstar Lionel Messi more complete than Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo.

'Sanju' new poster featuring Ranbir Kapoor, Paresh Rawal is moving

After enthralling us with different avatars of Ranbir Kapoor as Sanjay Dutt, director Rajkumar Hirani is now revealing other characters from 'Sanju'.

Sanitary napkins, condoms to be sold at railway stations' toilets

In a bid to create awareness about menstrual hygiene and contraception, toilets at Indian railways stations will sell sanitary napkins and condoms.

Liverpool vs Real Madrid: How to pick winning Dream XI?

5-time European winners Liverpool will lock horns with defending champions Real Madrid in the final of the UEFA Champions League tonight in Kiev.

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CBSE declares Class 12 results: Here's how you can check

The results of Class 12 examination of Central Board of Secondary Education were declared a short while ago, on the board's website.

Model Sushrii Shreya Mishraa set to debut with SRK's 'Zero'

The latest addition to the star-studded cast of Shah Rukh Khan starrer 'Zero' is Miss United Continents 2015 runner-up Sushrii Shreya Mishraa.

Facebook, Google face $8.8bn in lawsuits on GDPR's first day

A new European data privacy law called the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) came into effect on May 25, and Facebook and Google are already facing collective lawsuits of $8.8 billion for failing to comply with it.

Babar Azam out of England tour due to a fracture

Pakistan's premier batsman Babar Azam will miss the remainder of the ongoing Test series against England after fracturing his left forearm.

Amid rising fuel prices, Congress member wants bullock cart

Taking a funny dig at the BJP, Uttar Pradesh Congress MLC Deepak Singh has written to the principal secretary of the Vidhan Parishad seeking an entry pass for a bullock cart so that he could attend meetings, without spending a fortune on fuel.

UP: Security beefed up ahead of Kairana by-poll

Authorities have tightened security and are taking steps to ensure a fair election ahead of the May 28 Lok Sabha by-poll in Uttar Pradesh's Kairana, a police official has said.

#CareerBytes: 5 online-services to help you cope with results stress

As students all across India await their exam results, it is obvious that elements of stress and anxiety are bound to emerge.

Irrfan Khan is responding well to treatment

Filmmaker Shoojit Sircar, who directed Irrfan Khan in 'Piku', has shared a positive update on his health.

BSP to declare Mayawati as PM candidate, discuss pre-poll alliances

Mayawati is likely to be projected as Bahujan Samaj Party's Prime Ministerial candidate for Lok Sabha elections of 2019 at its national executive meet, today.

HC to decide if drinking age in Delhi is high

On Friday, the Delhi High Court sought a response from the AAP government in Delhi regarding a plea seeking to lower the legal drinking age from the current 25 years.

Jio's new offer: free 8GB 4G data for 4 days

With IPL 2018 coming to an end, Reliance Jio has launched a new Cricket Pack that offers 2GB of 4G data per day for a validity period of four days.

On Goa beach, girl gang-raped in front of her boyfriend

A woman was allegedly gang-raped by three men in front of her boyfriend in Sernabhatim beach, around 50 km away from Panaji.

Real Madrid vs Liverpool: Who will be crowned Kings?

Liverpool will lock horns with defending champions Real Madrid in the final of the 2018 UEFA Champions League.

7 popular undergraduate courses offered by the Mumbai University

The University of Mumbai, established in 1857, is one of the oldest and most prestigious varsities in India.

Facebook accused of conducting mass surveillance through its apps

A court case claims that Facebook reportedly collected information about users and their friends- some who weren't even registered with the website- through its apps.

Abhishek Kapoor takes legal action against Sara for signing 'Simmba'

In what has come as a rude shock to Sara Ali Khan, the director of her debut film 'Kedarnath' has taken legal action against her.

Google Pixel 3 design leaked, and there are no surprises

In a few months from now, Google will launch its next flagship smartphones - the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL - a name that was confirmed recently by an Android Open Source Project code commit.

India offers the best and worst returns in banking

The Indian banking sector is increasingly becoming characterized by contradictory elements.