How Manchester United could line-up next season
Manchester United are looking to get back to their glory days.
Farmers' protest across 22 states enters second-day; vegetable prices soar
Retail prices of vegetables shot up in some cities and fresh supply of farm produce was hit as Farmers' agitation across 22 states entered the second day.
#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.
5 highly educated politicians you wouldn't know about
If you want a government job in India, you should at least be a graduate. But if you're going to become a politician, people's support is more than enough.
North America, Morocco to contest for 2026 World Cup rights
Morocco's bid to host the 2026 World Cup has passed an inspection by FIFA.
Pakistan: Hafiz Saeed's Jamaat-ud-Dawah to contest elections on AAT platform
Mumbai terror attack mastermind Hafiz Saeed's Jamaat-ud-Dawah group will contest the July 25 Pakistan General Elections on the Allaha-u-Akbar Tehreek (AAT) platform as the group's Milli Muslim League isn't a registered political party.
Samsung Galaxy Note 9 to launch on August 9: Report
Samsung is all set to unveil Galaxy Note 9, its 2018 Note series flagship on August 9, according to Bloomberg.
How is betting different from match-fixing?
Betting and match-fixing are two different attributes related to sports.
After you dial 100: What happens inside police control room?
Have you ever wondered what happens after you dial 100 - India's de-facto emergency helpline number - and before you get help?
BSNL takes on Jio: Offers unlimited calling to broadband customers
State-run telco BSNL has rolled out unlimited voice calling benefits for all its fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) and broadband users.
Football: Movers and shakers of the transfer market
Chelsea are in desperate need of a goal-keeper.
Meghalaya violence: Curfew extended to second day in Shillong
Curfew in some parts of Shillong was extended to the second day following night-long violence during which a mob torched a house, a shop and damaged about half a dozen vehicles.
Reports claim that Ronaldo's team-mates were aware of his intentions
Reports claim that Cristiano Ronaldo's team-mates knew weeks in advance that the superstar wanted to leave the Spanish capital.
All you need to know about your Form 16
As a salaried person, you must have heard the term 'Form 16'.
Sonal Chauhan joins Vidyut Jammwal, Shruti in Mahesh Manjrekar's next
"Jannat" star Sonal Chauhan joined the cast of Mahesh Manjrekar's untitled gangster drama. Vidyut Jammwal, Shruti Haasan, Naseeruddin Shah, and Amol Palekar are part of the film which recently started production.
#FinancialBytes: 6 apps that help you buy/sell Bitcoins in India
World's most popular cryptocurrency Bitcoin's valuation has had some dramatic fluctuations over the past one year. It picked up the pace in May'17 from $2,000 to $20,000 in Dec'17 and plummeted to $6,046 in Feb'18.
Delhi: Newcastle virus returns after 6 years; kills 22 peacocks
Newscastle virus has again hit NCR, after a gap of six years, causing fatal infections in peacocks.
How Stuart Broad came alive to keep critics at bay?
England pace bowler Stuart Broad has been in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons.
Telangana: Farmers to get free Rs. 5 lakh life insurance
The Telangana Government has announced it would soon implement a Rs. 5 lakh life insurance scheme for farmers in the state.
Why aren't female condoms as popular as other contraceptives?
Considering India's struggle with population control, a dedicated Condom Day or Contraceptive Week or Reproductive Health Month to raise awareness is long overdue.
Four of six ex-UP CMs vacate official-bungalows after SC order
A day before the expiry of the Supreme Court deadline to vacate official bungalows, former UP Chief Ministers Akhilesh Yadav and his father Mulayam Singh moved to VVIP Guest House in Lucknow.
Delhi: Inmates of de-addiction centres sexually assaulted, suggests report
A report submitted by Delhi State Legal Services Authority (DSLSA) to Delhi's High Court highlighted that many inmates across various de-addiction centres in the national capital were sexually and physically assaulted.
#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.
Scam alert: Mumbai woman loses lakhs in a week
Mumbai Police are on the lookout for a man who has duped a woman of Rs. 6.97L about a fortnight ago.
Business Roundup: Here are today's top 5 business news
Here comes your daily business news wrap, have a 'byte'.
Western Railway's awareness drive on carrying excess luggage in trains
The Western Railway's Rajkot division is launching a 15-day-long drive to create awareness among passengers about carrying excess luggage in trains and penalty it attracts.
Ambitious bullet train project lands in trouble: Details here
The ambitious Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project has run into trouble as people in more than 70 tribal villages in Palghar, Maharashtra, have refused to give up their lands.
All about bad blood between BCCI and CoA
The BCCI and the SC-appointed Committee of Administrators are at loggerheads over a proposed Special General Meeting this month.
2018 FIFA WC: Who will win the World Cup?
FIFA World Cups are a great leveller. Not always, we see the most decorated squad winning the coveted tournament.
Delhi staring at another bout of dust storm. Be careful!
Delhi faces a possibility of another bout of dust storm today, even though the skies looked clear in the morning.
Restoring faith: Congress-MLA from Assam carries, cremates body of poor-man
At a time when elected representatives have made it difficult for us to have faith in them, a Congress MLA from Assam cremated the body of a poor man.
#FinancialBytes: What is credit score, how can you check yours?
Credit score is a numerical expression that represents the creditworthiness of an individual, summarizing their credit history.
Saha ruled out for Afghan Test, Karthik to replace him
India's wicketkeeper-batsman Wriddhiman Saha was today ruled out of the historic one-off Test against Afghanistan after failing to recover from the thumb injury he suffered in this year's IPL.
Xiaomi's selfie-focused Redmi Y2 will be Amazon exclusive in India
As the India variant of its selfie-focused Redmi S2 smartphone, Xiaomi is expected to launch the Redmi Y2 on June 7.
Monsoon to hit Bengaluru by next week, predicts MeT department
The MeT department has predicted that monsoon will hit Bengaluru not before next week.
Arbaaz Khan confesses involvement in IPL betting
Bollywood star Arbaaz Khan admitted he was involved in betting in the multi-billion cricket tournament IPL.
By being tax informant you can become crorepati: Know how
The Income Tax Department has announced three reward schemes under which anyone providing information to the department about the unaccounted wealth of Indians can win a reward of up to Rs. 5cr.
BJP MLA wraps Ambedkar statue with saffron-clothes after pouring milk
A video purportedly showing BJP MLA Sanju Devi in UP's Ambedkar Nagar cleaning a statue of Dalit icon BR Ambedkar with milk, applying "tilak" on its forehead, and draping it in "saffron robe" amid chanting of hymns has gone viral.
Google Chrome isn't secure: Here are 6 safe, secure browsers
Google Chrome is undoubtedly the world's most popular browser, but unfortunately, it's not among the most secure ones as it spies on its users.
Blood paints West Bengal: Another BJP-worker dies, after being kidnapped
Days after the body of a 21-year-old BJP worker was discovered hanging from a tree in West Bengal's Purulia district, another party member was found dead in the state.
How to apply for a Voter ID card online?
In India, the Election Commission prevents election fraud by issuing a unique voter ID card to eligible citizens.
Term 'Bollywood' is derogatory, according to this BJP leader
Bharatiya Janata Party's General Secretary Kailash Vijayvargiya has found a new project- to change the name of Bollywood to something that isn't 'derogatory'.
French Open Day 6 round-up: Know what all happened
The likes of big guns Caroline Wozniacki and Novak Djokovic progressed into the fourth round of the French Open on Day 6 at Roland Garros.
5 ways Trump administration favored India
Indians love Donald Trump! Ok, that's untrue, but admittedly we all are intrigued by the man who 'very' often uses the word 'very' even though it's 'very' much not needed.
FIFA World Cup: Spain have one of the strongest squads
2010 FIFA World Cup winners Spain look like the team to beat in Russia this term.
Attempting suicide is no longer a criminal offense in India
On May 29, Union Health Ministry notified Mental Healthcare Act, 2017, that decriminalizes suicide attempt in India. The law was passed in Parliament, a year ago.
Salah likely to be a part of Egypt's WC campaign
We have some good news for all Egypt fans.
Top 6 WhatsApp secrets you probably didn't know about
WhatsApp is one of the world's most popular instant messengers having more than 1.5 billion users across the globe, with nearly 250 million in India itself.
Squad analysis: Brazil are one of the favorites this time
Brazil may have missed out in the 2014 FIFA World Cup, at home, after going down to Germany 7-1 in the semis. But come Russia, they boast of a better all-round squad.
#FinancialBytes: 6 smartphone apps necessary to live a cashless life
The Modi government's 2016 demonetization drive paved the way for cashless transactions in India and ever since the digital payments ecosystem has evolved dramatically.
Will AAP and Congress forge pre-poll alliance? It seems likely
A number of tweets set off speculations that AAP and Congress may forge a pre-poll alliance in Delhi, joining the buzz of a united opposition to stop BJP's victory in 2019.
Five Bollywood newcomers to watch out for
The Khans, Bachchans, and Kapoors might have been our all-time favorites but we (as audience) have always welcomed the newcomers in this industry with open arms.
The app that can help you understand stock market
Have you always thought of trading in the stock market but stepped back because of not knowing how to? Don't worry, you can now learn that and achieve your financial goals.
Shame Game: Let's decode the Air India disinvestment plan
You must have been listening about some ruckus going around the flag carrier Air India.
5 points to know when you book an Ola/Uber cab
There is no doubt about the fact that Ola and Uber have made our lives a lot easy. One no longer needs to hunt down cabs and bargain on taxi prices.
India to go ahead with S-400 deal, despite US opposition
India has decided to go ahead with its purchase of S-400 air defense systems from Russia, despite opposition from the US, said defense ministry officials, on the condition of anonymity.
Karnataka: Congress and JDS to fight 2019 General Elections together
Amid growing speculations of a pre-poll alliance between Congress and JD(S) for the upcoming LS elections, Congress leader KC Venugopal today confirmed that both the parties would fight the elections together.
BHIM app for Android, iOS now supports utility bill payments
Months after announcing a cashback scheme, the government promoted Bharat Interface for Money (BHIM) app has now added support for utility bill payments within its portal.
6 technologies you must know for a job in IT-sector
As a software engineer, if you are beginning your career, or thinking of a change, web technology is the space to be in.
Vivo Y83 launched in India for Rs. 14,990
Chinese smartphone maker Vivo has launched its latest mid-budget smartphone in India, the Vivo Y83.
World Cup 2018: Sergio Ramos releases song for Spain
Sergio Ramos has released a new song for Spain's 2018 World Cup campaign in Russia.
Business Roundup: Here are today's top 6 business news
Hola, ready to ride on your business express? Here we go.
Google Pixel 3 will feature Apple iPhone X like notch
Google is working to launch the successor to its critically acclaimed Pixel 2 line of smartphones, this fall.
Delhi: Two Nigerians found dead in flat, no injury marks
Three persons, including two Nigerians, were found dead today at a rented flat in west Delhi.
Vermont paying $10,000 to move there and work from home
If you're planning to move out of the hustle and bustle of big cities into somewhere quiet and scenic, you might be in luck.
Mumbai: Fire breaks out at Scindia House, no casualty
A Level-3 fire broke out inside the income tax office in South Mumbai's Scindia House today evening.
Open a consulate in Bengaluru please: Kumaraswamy requests US envoy
There are 370 US companies operating out of Karnataka, and still its capital Bengaluru doesn't have a single US consulate.
No more drama, want to do a comedy-film: Shilpa Shetty
Shilpa Shetty may have not been around Bollywood for a while but is happy that people still have faith in her.
All you need to know about 2018 fashion fads
Nearly half of 2018 is already gone. By now, we know what's the latest fad in fashion, what's working and what's not.
12th edition of IPL could start as early as March
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2019 season could start as early as March 29.
Spanish PM ousted from office after no-confidence vote
Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy was ousted from office today following a no-confidence vote in the Parliament, marking the first time such an incident has happened in modern Spanish history.
Become an I-T whistle-blower, earn up to Rs. 5cr
Sharing "specific information" with the income tax department about any undisclosed black money stashed abroad could earn you up to Rs. 5 crore.
Meet the man whose dance gives Govinda a run-for-his-money
A video of a middle-aged man dancing to Govinda and Neelam's song 'May se Meena se na Saqi se' has gone viral on the Internet.
Come August, Delhiites will get crucial government-certificates delivered at doorstep
After months of dilly-dallying, Delhi Government is finally ready to introduce its ambitious "doorstep delivery of key services" by July-end.
Volvo India to start manufacturing hybrid cars from 2019
In line with the Swedish company's global strategy, Volvo Car India will begin manufacturing of plug-in hybrid vehicles only from 2019, MD of Volvo Car India Charles Frump said, adding they won't be entirely based on internal combustion engines.
Bengal shudders in fear of tarantulas, experts say panic baseless
Parts of West Bengal are in the grips of tarantula scares after dozens of people reported getting bitten.
Vijay Mallya is no longer a director of Force India
Vijay Mallya has stepped down as the director of Formula One Championship team Force India.
Shillong: Curfew imposed, Internet services suspended after clashes between groups
In 14 parts of Meghalaya's capital Shillong, curfew was imposed and Internet services suspended on Friday morning following violent clashes between Shillong Transport Public Service (STPS) drivers and Them Iew Mawlong area residents.
In rare event, UP man marries off wife and lover
In a reboot of 'Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam', a man from an UP village married off his wife to her lover after learning about their affair.
ICC asks Al Jazeera for co-operation regarding the match-fixing scandal
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has asked news agency Al Jazeera for help to probe the match-fixing scandal.
Gujarat board textbook blooper: Sita was "abducted" by Rama
A paragraph in Class XII Sanskrit textbook of the Gujarat board seems to have got some basic facts wrong about Ramayana as it reads, "There is a very heart-touching description of the message conveyed by Laxman to Ram when Sita was 'abducted' by Rama."
Sporting calendar for the month of June 2018
The summer heat may be dying due to monsoon, but the action in the world of sports will intensify this June.
Today-in-what-did-I-read: BJP leader claims Sita was a 'test-tube baby'
Joining the long list of controversial statements made by Bharatiya Janata Party leaders, Dinesh Sharma, UP's Deputy Chief Minister, said Sita's birth proves that test-tube babies existed during the time of Ramayana since she was born from an earthen pot.
Samsung Galaxy S9/S9+ update brings these important features in India
When launched, Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9+ offered dual-SIM slot but with VoLTE connectivity only on one of the slots.
ICC inducts new members in ICC ODI rankings
In a massive boost to international cricket, the ICC has included Nepal, Netherlands, Scotland and the UAE in its ODI rankings list.
Is it right for agitated-farmers to spill milk, throw vegetables?
The food and dairy supplies are likely to take a hit as farmers across 7 states started a 10-day protest, demanding minimum support price (MSP), loan-waivers, and permanent monthly income, from the government.
Salman Khan's brother Arbaaz summoned in IPL betting scam
Actor-director Arbaaz Khan, brother of Salman Khan, has been summoned today by Thane Police in relation to an IPL betting scam, reports said.
God punished Mo Salah for breaking his Ramzan fast
While several people, across the globe, have lashed out at Sergio Ramos and blamed the Real Madrid captain for injuring Mo Salah during the Champions League finale, an Islamic preacher claimed it was God who punished the Egyptian superstar.
Here's a list of all major movie releases this June
June 2018 is expected to sizzle our summer with some much-awaited movies like 'Veere Di Wedding', 'Bhavesh Joshi', 'Race 3', and 'Sanju' lined up across the month.
Know why ED has slapped a penalty on BCCI, others
The BCCI finds itself in a new spot of bother as the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has slapped a penalty of Rs. 121 crore on the cricket body and some of its former officials.
Kolkata couple to travel for 10th Football World Cup together
In 1982, the first live television broadcast of the FIFA World Cup had Kolkata in a frenzy. Back then, the middle-class couple Pannalal and Chaitali Chatterjee had already taken their first step into what would become an epic journey.
Football: Aguero, Lewandowski on the move?
The transfer market is heating up with some of the biggest names set to be on the move this summer.
Didn't take any banned substance, will challenge suspension: Sanjita Chanu
Weightlifter Sanjita Chanu today said she will challenge the provisional suspension imposed on her for allegedly failing a dope test, insisting that she is innocent and hasn't taken any banned substance.
Ghaziabad: Three men allegedly abduct and gangrape physically-challenged girl
A physically disabled girl has accused three men of raping her in a Ghaziabad flat.
Bombay blasts: Gujarat ATS arrests Dawood's aide, a key accused
Ahmed Mohammad Lambu, a key accused in the 1993 Bombay bomb blasts, was arrested by Gujarat ATS Thursday night.
ICICI Bank denies asking Chanda Kochhar to take indefinite leave
The ICICI Bank board has rubbished the media reports which claimed that the board had sent CEO Chanda Kochhar on an indefinite leave till the completion of an independent investigation into allegations of "conflict of interest" and "quid pro quo" against her.
Nokia 8 gets Pro Camera mode via an update
Back in 2017, HMD Global-owned Nokia had launched the Nokia 8. Since then, the company had released several firmware updates to fix bugs and add security to the phone.
No respite for common-man: LPG-cylinder cost increased by Rs. 48
While petrol and diesel prices witnessed negligible price-cut, the cost of LPG cylinder shot up drastically on Friday.
BCCI's announcement comes as a big boost for Afghan cricket
The BCCI has announced that every nation, which touring India, will need to play a practice game against Afghanistan.
Don't peddle drugs. Smuggle gold instead as it's bailable: BJP-MLA
Bilara MLA Arjun Lal Garg has an advice for the Dewasi community: Stop peddling drugs, it is a non-bailable offence. Go for gold, where bail is easily obtainable.
These are the most expensive players of Pro Kabaddi League
Pro Kabaddi League franchises splashed big bucks at the auction to build their squads.
#FinancialBytes: Top 5 SIP plans, for all kinds of investors
Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) is a unique financial planning tool that lets an individual invest a fixed amount in a mutual fund scheme.
Who will be the next manager of Real Madrid?
Spanish giants Real Madrid need a new manager as Zinedine Zidane shocked the club with his decision to quit just days after winning his third consecutive Champions League title.
Manhattan: Indian businessman's BDSM fetish gets him convicted for sexual-assault
An Indian businessman, Sanjay Tripathy, was convicted by a Manhattan court on May 30, for sexually assaulting a woman, he met on a dating website, at Times Square's W Hotel.
All the passenger-friendly changes Railways brought in May
The Indian Railways is on a mission to do the best it can. In just the last month, it has introduced a range of changes to make the whole experience smoother for passengers.
Windies beat ICC World XI by 72 runs: Match Report
After a one-sided victory over World XI, West Indies have showed once again why they are a force to reckon with in T20 format.
Unbelievable and disgusting: Dying cockroach lays eggs inside man's ears
Blake Collins and his husband Samuel McGee had been complaining of roaches invasion in their apartment near Florida State University for three years now, but last week the problem escalated when the former realized a roach found a house inside his ear.
French Open Day 5 round-up: Know what all happened
It was an action-packed Day 5 at the ongoing French Open, being held at the Roland Garros.
Indian-American teen wins Scripps Spelling Bee for 11th straight year
Continuing with the overwhelming dominance of Indian-Americans in the prestigious Scripps National Spelling Bee, Karthik Nemmani, a 14-year-old Indian-American, today won the contest, becoming the 14th champion from the community in 11 consecutive years.
Fair deal or no deal: Trump warns Trudeau on NAFTA
Issuing stern warning to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, the US President Donald Trump said US will either agree to a 'fair deal' on North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) or there will be no deal at all.
Karnataka: Kumaraswamy to remain CM for five-years, JD(S) gets finance
Ten days after the Congress-JD(S) government was sworn in, the parties successfully reached a power-sharing arrangement yesterday.
Uttar Pradesh: After brouhaha, Yadavs finally vacate government bungalows
Days after six former Uttar Pradesh Chief Ministers were asked to vacate their government bungalows by Supreme Court, Samajwadi Party head Akhilesh Yadav and father Mulayam Singh Yadav were spotted leaving their residences.
Alleging 'Loveratri' hurts Hindu-sentiments, Togadia's-aide announces reward for thrashing Salman
Govind Parashar, Agra chief of the organization 'Hindu Hi Aage,' on Thursday alleged Salman Khan's production 'Loveratri' hurt Hindu sentiments, and announced a reward of Rs. 2 lakh for thrashing the superstar in public.
#CareerBytes: Top 7 colleges for engineering in Bengaluru
Bengaluru is one of the most popular destinations in India for engineering students as it is home to some of the best engineering institutes.
West Bengal: 5 incidents when TMC made mockery of democracy
The recent murders of 12 people in West Bengal's civic polls is nothing less than the murder of democracy itself.
HP Omen 15 gaming laptop with 4K display launched
HP has announced the upgraded version of its gaming laptop, the Omen 15.
These 5 Android apps can help you quit smoking
A study published by the Foundation for a Smoke-Free World revealed that almost seven out of ten Indian smokers are aware of the negative consequences of smoking, but 53% still can't quit.
By 2020, Delhi to get 58 more parking facilities
By 2020, Delhi is set to get 58 more parking facilities, including surface parking sites, multilevel and stack parking systems.
Fans rejoice as 'brothers' John-Akshay shut tiff rumors on Twitter
Over the years, Akshay Kumar and John Abraham have enthralled us with their crackling on-screen chemistry in films like 'Garam Masala', 'Desi Boyz', 'Housefull 2'.
