14 Jun 2018
Elon Musk's Boring Company to build high-speed transit in Chicago
The city of Chicago has struck a deal with Elon Musk's Boring Company to develop high-speed transit rail tunnels between the O'Hare International Airport and downtown Chicago.
CNG-run cabs to finally hit Bengaluru roads this month
CNG-run cabs will finally make their foray into Bengaluru roads.
Business Roundup: Here are today's top 5 Business news
Missed today's business headlines? No worries, here's your daily business dose.
2018 FIFA World Cup: How to watch from anywhere
The 2018 FIFA World Cup is finally here!
One gets enriched working with big stars: Freddy Daruwala
Freddy Daruwala, who will be seen in Salman Khan's "Race 3", says working with superstars is a "win-win situation" as one gains a lot of experience, their overview on how films should be projected, presented, and positioned.
India vs Afghanistan: Day 1 Report
The historic Test between India and Afghanistan lived up to its expectations.
Card-cloning becomes headache for Delhi Police, cops receive 12 calls/day
Delhi Police is a worried lot. Cases pertaining to ATM frauds are rising alarmingly: cops end up receiving a whopping 10-12 calls complaining about card cloning every day.
Men's lust is typical, boring: Anurag Kashyap on "Lust Stories"
When four top directors of Bollywood came together to explore the theme of lust, they ended up choosing female protagonists and filmmaker Anurag Kashyap, one of the four directors, says the reason could be that men's lust is "boring and typical".
Goa CM Manohar Parrikar returns after treatment in US
Goa CM Manohar Parrikar landed back in India today after undergoing treatment for more than three months in the US.
FIFA World Cup to boost premium TV-sales by 10-15%: Samsung
Samsung India expects the sales of premium televisions increase by 10-15% during the FIFA World Cup, which kicks off today.
Hardik claims Gujarat-CM Rupani resigned; CM rubbishes it as 'lies'
Patidar quota agitation leader Hardik Patel today stirred a controversy by making a claim about the resignation of Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani, who rubbished it as "lies" and "false rumors".
Premier League fixtures 2018-19: Everything you need to know
The Premier League 2018-19 fixtures have been announced and the first set of matches will commence on August 11.
Top Tollywood producer arrested in US for sex-racket involving actresses
A Telugu businessman-turned-film producer and his wife were nabbed in Chicago, US, for allegedly running a sex racket by exploiting young and vulnerable actresses.
Worried about IRCTC food? Soon, you can live-stream kitchen
Most of us have always had our doubts about food served by IRCTC on trains, but soon it will be possible to check its quality.
The foldable Galaxy X will cost a whopping $1,800
If you thought the Apple iPhone X was extravagant at $999, think again.
Google's Pixel 3 to have Active Edge, wireless charging support
According to fresh leaks and rumors, Google's upcoming Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL smartphones will feature Active Edge, which lets users squeeze short the frame of the device for ease of use, and wireless charging support.
Tennis great Pat Cash says 'real men don't play football'
Australian tennis legend Pat Cash has left the football fraternity and fans stunned after taking a swipe at the sport.
DU's unique BTech program offers interesting subjects, hands-on learning experiences
Confused about what to do after Class 12? Looking for a course that's unique and promising?
Amitabh Bachchan pledges Rs. 2cr to Army martyrs' widows, farmers
Megastar Amitabh Bachchan today confirmed reports that he would be donating Rs. 2cr for the welfare of Indian Army martyrs' widows and farmers.
FIFA World Cup 2018: Russia vs Saudi Arabia- Match Preview
The moment has finally arrived as the world's biggest sporting spectacle- FIFA World Cup 2018 is all set to start tonight.
#FinancialBytes: 10 things to keep in mind while buying house
Buying a house is one of the most significant decisions in a person's life, not only financially but also on a personal front.
Maharashtra students have a chapter on a railway-cop. Here's why
Maharashtra Board has dedicated a chapter to one 'Rekha Mishra.' Wondering why?
Agra: Social media users express anger after dog buried alive
In what is sure to make every human furious, a dog was buried during a road construction in Agra. Videos and pictures that have gone viral on social media show the dog's body buried under tar.
AI bot predicts the winner of 2018 FIFA World Cup
In the 2010 FIFA World Cup, along with Spain, a rather unassuming entity had etched its name into the annals of football history.
Tanaaz Iraani brings an all-female cast theater production "Selfie"
Right after Kareena Kapoor Khan and Sonam Kapoor's "Veere Di Wedding" made headlines for having an all-female cast, popular TV actress Tanaaz Irani brought a new play starring five actresses.
IITs release extended list of JEE-Advanced, 31,980 students qualifying now
After intervention from the HRD Ministry, the IIT Joint Admission Board (JAB) has announced that the number of qualifiers has increased to 31,980 after the issuance of a supplementary list.
Mangalore tops the list of elder abuse; Delhi at 5th
Delhi is among the top five Indian cities reporting high percentages of elderly abuse with 33% of the elderly population being treated poorly, a new survey released by HelpAge India said.
Bill Gates' $1bn-fund makes first investment in energy storage startups
Breakthrough Energy Ventures (BEV), the $1 billion fund launched by millionaires Bill Gates, Jeff Bezos, Richard Branson, Mark Zuckerberg, Jack Ma, Mukesh Ambani, and George Soros in 2016 to create new energy technologies and fight climate change, is finally making its first investment.
London, leading European destination for Indian tech investment
London has emerged as the leading European destination for Indian entrepreneurs with the technology sector bringing in a large chunk of investments from India, according to new data released on Thursday.
Govinda and Dancing Uncle's performance is just what we needed
The viral video of Sanjeev Shrivastava has taken him places (literally!), and he met his inspiration Govinda on the sets of Colors' show 'Dance Deewane', recently.
100 Infosys-shares, bought in 1993, would've made you a crorepati
Infosys' share opened at a price of Rs. 1,253 today.
BJP-MLA's advice to women: Produce 'sanskaari' kids or stay infertile
Bharatiya Janata Party lawmaker from Madhya Pradesh, Pannalal Shakya on Wednesday said women should remain infertile if they can't produce kids with 'sanskaar'.
After Shimla's acute water shortage, experts believe Uttarakhand is next
Shimla is still reeling under acute scarcity of water.
Celebrity-chef Vikas Khanna locates Muslim-family who saved him during Mumbai-riots
This year's Ramadan will remain special for internationally acclaimed Indian chef Vikas Khanna.
Facebook no longer preferred for news, users turn to WhatsApp
According to a research by the Reuters Institute, the use of Facebook for consuming and discussing news has overall reduced by 9 percentage points from 2017 in the US as users turn to WhatsApp for the same.
Movers and shakers of the football transfer market
There is plenty of action happening in the summer transfer market.
Relief for AIADMK-government: Madras HC delivers split-verdict on MLAs' disqualification
The Madras HC failed to deliver a unanimous verdict on the disqualification of 18 AIADMK MLAs last year.
Tata's special edition Tigor Buzz launched at Rs. 5.68 lakh
The Tigor Buzz, a special edition compact sedan by Tata Motors, has been launched in India at Rs. 5.68 lakh for the petrol variant and Rs. 6.57 lakh for the diesel variant (ex-showroom Delhi).
A beginner's guide to watching FIFA World Cup matches
As the 2018 FIFA World Cup kicks off tonight, there is plenty of excitement and buzz all around the world.
Indian-American Dhivya Suryadevara to take over as General Motors CFO
Another person of Indian origin has made their mark on the international platform. Indian-American Dhivya Suryadevara has been named the new Chief Finance Officer (CFO) of General Motors (GM), the US' largest automaker.
Probe begins on sexual assault charges against Sylvester Stallone
Los Angeles prosecutors are reviewing sexual assault charges levelled against Hollywood actor Sylvester Stallone.
India among countries having no paid-paternity-leave for new fathers: UNICEF
India and Nigeria, which have high infant populations, are among the 92 countries that don't have national policies in place that ensure new fathers get adequate paid time off with their newborn babies, according to UNICEF's new analysis.
Fake liberalism is terrorism, and we need to act now
Quoting Karl Marx, throwing heavy words and fighting for people who don't need your help- that's one way of living life. Self-deprecating humor, speaking relatable language, quoting Steve Jobs- that's another.
Delhi chokes as air-quality cross 'emergency'-levels, no respite till weekend
Delhi is once again covered by a thick haze, a grim reminder of the recurrent crisis the capital generally sees during winters.
Zero: SRK and Salman's reunion drips entertainment; 'Eid Mubarak', fans!
The makers of 'Zero' have released the teaser of the much-awaited reunion of superstars Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan in the movie and it has entertainment written all over it.
JEE Advanced: After government's intervention, new merit-list might be released
IIT-Kanpur may soon release a new cut off and a merit list for JEE Advanced 2018, after the MHRD asked the IIT Joint Admission Board (JAB) to issue a supplementary list.
Man issued railway ticket dated 3013, gets compensation
When retired professor Vishnu Kant Shukla boarded the train from Saharanpur to Jaunpur on November 19, 2013, he wasn't prepared for what was coming his way.
Air quality in Delhi remains beyond 'severe' for third day
The air quality in Delhi remained beyond the "severe" level for the third-day with the PM10 level beyond 796 in Delhi-NCR and 830 in Delhi, particularly.
Harassment of wives: Government-panel proposes strict rules for NRI husbands
An inter-department panel has proposed strict measures to check abandonment of Indian wives by NRIs.
Meet Erik Finman: The 19-year-old flamboyant bitcoin millionaire
19-year-old Erik Finman, currently based out of San Francisco, is one of the youngest Bitcoin millionaires in the world.
Jharkhand: Two men attacked by mob for allegedly stealing buffaloes
An angry mob attacked two Muslim men on suspicion of cattle theft in Jharkhand's Godda district on Wednesday morning.
Now Google Home can answer 3 questions at once
It was announced at the Google I/O 2018 annual developer conference last month that the Google Assistant will soon be able to handle multiple actions.
Delhi: Four brothers kill man for having affair with sister
A 32-year-old man was allegedly beaten to death in outer Delhi's Kanjhawla by four brothers who did not approve of him having a relationship with their younger sister, the police said yesterday.
After fresh-speculation on whereabouts, Nirav Modi flees to Brussels: Reports
Days after reports surfaced that embattled diamantaire Nirav Modi is in UK, he's understood to have fled to Brussels.
Women may be able to choose co-passengers in Ola, Uber
The Center is likely to direct taxi aggregators, mainly Ola and Uber, to introduce 'exclusive women pooling' option for its female passengers, in the wake of multiple incidents of assault.
Delhi-drama: BJP launches counter-protest as former-veteran Yashwant Sinha joins AAP-battle
The political situation in Delhi turned more dramatic even as AAP leaders' sit-in protest at the L-G's office entered the fourth day.
#CareerBytes: Want to learn coding? Here's a beginner's guide
In today's technology-driven world, the requirement for coding skills is no longer limited to software engineers and IT professionals.
7 times Salman's movies did wonders on Eid
The release of a Salman Khan film on the occasion of Eid has almost become a ritual now.
Now, you can use Google Translate app offline
Google has started rolling out an update to its Google Translate app, which would let you translate offline.
2018 Jaguar F-Type SVR: Bookings open for the fastest Jaguar
Jaguar Land Rover India is now accepting bookings for its 2018 Jaguar F-Type SVR, which was launched in India last year.
Use this app to review politicians based on their work
Today, I got to know about a recently-launched rating app for politicians called the Neta App, using which its creator, Pratham Mittal predicted the hung assembly in Karnataka.
13 Jun 2018
Business Roundup: Here are today's top 5 Business news
Here are today's top 5 business news.
Kolkata: College student tries supplying heroin to jailed boyfriend, arrested
On Tuesday, the police arrested a college student who attempted to supply 200 gms of heroin to her boyfriend in Dum Dum Correctional Home, Kolkata.
Limited edition OPPO's Realme 1 to launch on June 18
Days after launching its Realme 1 smartphone in India, OPPO-owned Realme will launch its Moonlight Silver color variant in India on June 18.
Facebook confirms it tracks everything about you. And, it's creepy
Facebook has submitted a 454-page report to the US Congress detailing all the ways through which it tracks users' activities.
North American trio to host 2026 FIFA World Cup
The trio of United States of America, Mexico and Canada are set to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Puducherry's 'Singham' on Beach Road is now helping tourists!
On Sunday, Puducherry LG Kiran Bedi inaugurated a tourist kiosk on Beach road. Sounds like any regular news?
"Me-or-dogs": After ultimatum, wife makes man pack his bags
The next time you think of asking your dog-lover partner to slow down, think again.
Deepika marks herself safe after fire engulfs her residential building
After a massive fire broke out at her residential complex in Worli, Mumbai, Deepika Padukone took to Twitter to inform her well-wishers that she is safe.
Vajpayee recovering well, will be discharged in few days: AIIMS
Former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee, who was admitted to AIIMS-Delhi Monday, has shown significant improvement, the hospital confirmed.
Hours after Armaan Kohli's arrest, girlfriend withdraws assault case
A lot of drama has unfolded in the Armaan Kohli's case in the last 24 hours.
Micro-delivery start-up Daily Ninja secures $3mn in fresh funding round
Micro-delivery start-up DailyNinja has raised $3 million in a fresh round of funding from Saama Capital and existing investor Sequoia Capital.
Good news for travelers flying out from Bengaluru soon!
Good news is lurking around the corner for those flying out from Bengaluru.
Apple iOS 11.4 is rapidly draining battery for some users
iOS 11, Apple's latest operating system, has been a disaster even since its launch.
Anger in Kashmir after terrorists shoot dead cops during Ramzan
J&K cops rarely get to be home for festivals. But this Eid, head constables Ghulam Hassan Wagay and Ghulam Rasool Lone reached their families. In body-bags.
AR Rahman's authorized biography to be out in August
An authorized biography of AR Rahman will be out in August which will feature intimate interviews with the musical wizard, as well as anecdotes from key people from his life.
Manoj Bajpayee to star in new Amazon-series 'The Family Man'
Amazon Prime Video has ordered a new action-drama series, "The Family Man" with actor Manoj Bajpayee in the lead.
Paytm Mall receives $225 million in funding from SoftBank, Alibaba
Paytm Mall, the independent e-commerce arm of digital payments platform Paytm, has received $225 million (Rs. 1509 crore) from Japan's SoftBank and China's Alibaba as the second and final tranche of its latest round of funding.
My father's a legend, but never got best-actor-award: Bobby Deol
Actor Bobby Deol says getting an award doesn't matter to him as his father Dharmendra never received the best actor trophy despite being a legend.
The-Great-Indian-Political-Drama: Akhilesh Yadav brings taps to press conference
Indian politics can never be sans drama and Wednesday's press conference of former Uttar Pradesh Akhilesh Yadav proved just that.
Akshay is all for his nation in new 'Gold' poster
The makers of Akshay Kumar starrer 'Gold' today unveiled a new poster of the sports-drama.
Delhi: Rehab-center caretaker beats inmate to death for passing stool,urine
Enraged by the foul smell emanating from an inmate's stool and urine, the caretaker of a rehabilitation center in Delhi's Govindpuri and his two friends thrashed him to death.
Fire in Mumbai high-rise where Deepika Padukone owns flat
A massive fire broke out today in Mumbai's prominent high-rise, the BeauMonde Towers, at Prabhadevi, Worli.
Four years of Modi Govt: Piyush Goyal on Railways performance
In interviews with Hindustan Times and Economic Times, Railway Minister Piyush Goyal gave his two pennies on the Indian Railways' performance after four years of the Modi government.
He comes, he (doesn't) speak: RaGa's press-conference lasts 2.45 minutes
For his maiden press conference in Mumbai, Congress President Rahul Gandhi spoke for just 2 minutes and 45 seconds and exited the meeting abruptly.
We stand by Priyanka: Varun Dhawan on 'Quantico' controversy
Actor Varun Dhawan has defended Priyanka Chopra, who faced a lot of flak in India for a Quantico's episode, "Blood of Romeo", which featured "Indian nationalists" planning to carry out a terrorist attack in Manhattan and frame Pakistan for it days before a summit on Kashmir.
UK: Indian-origin student racially abused for defending hijab-clad woman
A 28-year-old Indian-origin student in the UK has been racially attacked by a white man, shouting, "Brexit, go back home," after the Briton made sexist remarks towards a hijab-clad woman.
As sit-in protest enters third-day, Kejriwal trains guns on Modi
As Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's at the L-G's office entered Day-3, the AAP chief trained his guns on PM Narendra Modi.
Zoya Akhtar opens up on first panic-attack, relationship with brother
Director Zoya Akhtar has opened up about her first panic attack at the age of 27 and said she chose to get help instead of simply sitting around.
Prisoners protest, claim watching FIFA World Cup is their right
In Argentina, inmates of a prison have gone on a hunger strike to protest against faulty cable network.
Naming metro station 'FIITJEE-IIT' is misleading: HRD backs IIT-Delhi
Lending support to IIT-Delhi, the HRD ministry has asked the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) to intervene in its ongoing metro station naming row.
Salman adds his special touch to Aayush's 'Loveratri' teaser
Salman Khan seems to be going the extra mile to ensure that brother-in-law, Aayush Sharma's debut film 'Loveratri' strikes a chord with the audience.
Woman sues NASA to keep moon-dust gifted by Neil Armstrong
In a rather peculiar case, a Manchester, Tennessee resident has sued NASA. She wants to keep a vial of moon dust given to her by Neil Armstrong, when she was 10 years old.
Agra: Dog buried alive while laying road; social-activists, dog-lovers angry
Social activists and dog lovers vented their anger on social media over the insensitivity of construction workers after a video purportedly showed they buried a dog alive under bitumen while laying a road in Uttar Pradesh's Agra.
India vs Afghanistan: How to pick the winning Fantasy XI?
On Thursday, India and Afghanistan will lock horns in the one-off Test match in Bengaluru.
Tesla is cutting 9% of its staff, seeks profitability first
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has announced that the company will cut 9% of its staff in a push towards becoming profitable.
National wrestling champion arrested for murder in Rohtak
A former national-level wrestler, who turned into a wanted criminal, was nabbed today in Rohtak in a one-year-old murder case.
Don't use this 'leaked' WhatsApp feature: Here's why
Last month, WhatsApp beta users were tipped off about a new feature that would give group admins the right to restrict messages from non-admin members.
IIFA 2018: Rekha to perform on stage after 20 years
Veteran star Rekha is all set to perform on stage after 20 years at the upcoming International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) event.
NY: Indian-origin man to pay over $136,000 in India-based tech-support-scam
Paramjit Singh Brar, an Indian-origin man, who had allegedly provided substantial support to an India-based tech-support scam, has agreed to pay over $136,000 and a permanent ban from marketing, promoting or offering tech-support services as part of a settlement with US federal authorities.
Bad food, unclean toilets: Abu Salem's 'human-rights violations' in prison
After repeated complaints by Abu Salem of human rights violation in prison, Portuguese officials yesterday visited the gangster in Taloja jail, Navi Mumbai, to check his condition.
All about about 1st ODI England and Australia
Australia will be hoping to move on from the ball-tampering scandal, when they take on England in first of the five ODIs.
Kapil to share screen space with Salman in his next?
Just when it seemed that Kapil Sharma's career has hit a dead end, reports of him being roped in for a mega project have come in.
Fighting child sexual abuse: NCERT books may teach genital identification
In a bid to impart sex knowledge to kids and help them report incidents of abuse, the National Council of Education Research and Training (NCERT) may include sections on genital identification, in the textbooks.
'Avengers: Infinity War' enters the exclusive $2 billion club
Continuing its exceptional run at the worldwide box office, 'Avengers: Infinity War' has hit yet another milestone.
CLAT 2018: SC refuses to interfere with first-round of counseling
The Supreme Court today refused to interfere with the first-round of counseling for admissions to 19 prestigious law colleges of India after the CLAT examination.
IITs call emergency meeting over alarming fall in qualifiers
Days after top IIT officials claimed there's nothing to worry, the Joint Admission Board (JAB) has called an emergency meeting today to discuss the drastic fall in the number of JEE-Advanced qualifiers.
China needs to engage in direct-dialogue with Dalai Lama: Pompeo
Ahead of his Beijing visit, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said the US should express publicly that China needs to engage in meaningful and direct dialogue with Dalai Lama or his representatives, without preconditions, to lower tensions.
Now delete sent messages on Snapchat
Snapchat has launched a new feature called "Clear Chats" that allows users to delete sent messages from both individual and group chats.
US approves $930mn deal to sell 6 Apache-attack-choppers to India
The Trump administration has approved a deal to sell six AH-64E Apache attack helicopters to India for $930 million, the Pentagon said, underlining that this will strengthen India's ability to deter regional threats.
Are you a tech-entrepreneur? UK to launch a 'Start-up Visa'
In a bid to tout United Kingdom as one of the best places to run a tech company, Prime Minister Theresa May, on Tuesday, announced a new visa to attract talented entrepreneurs to the UK.
JW Marriott fires famous chef Atul Kochhar for Islamophobic remarks
Hours after Michelin Star chef Atul Kochhar tweeted an apology for his Islamophobic remarks, Dubai's JW Marriott Marquis Hotel announced that they have fired him.
Indian chess-player says no to Iran-championship, due to mandatory hijab
Grandmaster Soumya Swaminathan, who was chosen to represent India at the upcoming Asian Team Chess Championship, has pulled out of the competition after its venue was changed from Bangladesh to Iran.
Sir Richard Hadlee diagnosed with bowel cancer
Former New Zealand cricketer Sir Richard Hadlee has been diagnosed with bowel cancer.
After Akhilesh Yadav damages bungalow, UP governor seeks action
Uttar Pradesh Governor Ram Naik directed the state government on Tuesday to take action on bungalow reportedly damaged by former Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav.
Netflix and YouTube to come to Nintendo Switch
According to reports, Netflix and YouTube might soon become available on Nintendo Switch.
Tiger giving his all to be 'Student Of the Year'
At present, Tiger Shroff is arguably the fittest actor in Bollywood. His social media feed mostly has him sweating it out somewhere and we cannot help but be amazed by his dedication.
#HumFitTohIndiaFit: To PM Modi's fitness challenge, Kumaraswamy has indifferent response
Earlier today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi accepted Indian cricketer Virat Kohli's fitness challenge and posted a video of his morning routine.
J&K: 4 BSF men killed in ceasefire violation by Pakistan
Four BSF personnel were killed when Pakistani forces opened fire and launched mortar attacks across the border near the famous Chamliyal shrine in Ramgarh sub-sector of Samba district, J&K, late yesterday.
UP: Bus hits divider; 17 people killed, 20 injured
A bus on its way to Farrukhabad from Jaipur, carrying 60-70 passengers, overturned after hitting a divider in Tirathpur village, around 25km from UP's Mainpuri.
Rahul accuses Modi of disrespecting 'guru' Advani, triggers BJP anger
For a change, Rahul Gandhi's comments have triggered anger more than laughs.
Scientists develop robots to hug humans
Researchers have developed a humanoid robot called "HuggieBot" that gives hugs to humans.
Rajasthan: 'Sanskaar' classes to become part of school curriculum
The approximately 86,000 government schools in Rajasthan will have 'sanskaar' classes in the curriculum for 2018-19, the education department has decided.
#FinancialBytes: Why you should choose credit cards over debit cards
On the surface, both credit and debit cards are almost identical- both are plastic money, carry 16-digit card number, expiry date and PIN codes.
#CareerBytes: Central government jobs currently available in South India
Central government jobs are always in demand in the country, and several posts are currently up for grabs at government sector organizations across South India.
6 times politicians displayed they are above any law
There is a quintessential element in Indian politicians - ego. The more power a politician gets to exercise, more of this element you would find in them.
Patanjali: The journey of India's fastest-growing FMCG company
Twelve years ago, Baba Ramdev-led Patanjali Ayurved Limited started its journey as a small-sized pharmacy, which sold ayurvedic medicines.
Rafale Deal: All you need to know about the controversy
In April 2015, when PM Modi had announced the purchase of 36 "ready-to-fly" Rafale jets, the nation rejoiced, but the incessant attacks by the Congress over the new deal has raised some valid concerns.