Google's DeepMind AI can create 3D models of 2D images
Google's UK-based sister company DeepMind has developed an artificial intelligence (AI) system that can create scenes in 3D after having observed them in the form of 2D images.
Traveling often by train? Remember these rules by Indian Railways
Most travelers today prefer commuting by train. While the journey may be long, it is inexpensive and comfortable.
128TB SD card that will hold your entire media collection
The SD Association, a group of 900 tech companies that sets memory card standards, has announced a new card specification called "SD Express" that will increase data transfer speeds to 985MB/s from the current maximum transfer rate of 624MB/s.
Delhi cop sends half-salary every month to ailing J&K family
In January, a family of four living near the Indo-Pakistan border in J&K lost their sole bread-earner.
Not planning to tie knot anytime soon, says Arjun Kapoor
Arjun Kapoor's grandmother Nirmal Kapoor may have given him a "threat and request" to tie the knot soon, but the actor says he has no plans to get married in near future.
Special court summons Vijay Mallya under Fugitive Economic Offenders Ordinance
A special PMLA court in Mumbai has summoned beleaguered liquor baron Vijay Mallya to appear before it on August 27 on Enforcement Directorate's plea seeking action against him under the Fugitive Economic Offenders Ordinance in the over Rs. 9,000cr bank fraud case.
Jio offers 3.2TB data, benefits worth Rs.4,900 to OPPO users
Reliance Jio has launched a "Jio OPPO Monsoon Offer" under which it is offering benefits worth up to Rs. 4,900 and 3.2TB of 4G data to users buying a new OPPO smartphone.
Airtel revamps Rs. 649 postpaid-plan to now offer 90GB data
Amid growing competition, all telecom operators keep revising their prepaid or postpaid plans.
Wimbledon: Amazing facts about the grass-court Grand Slam
2018 Wimbledon is set to begin from Monday as the fans gear for the third Grand Slam of the year.
Football Transfers: Chelsea are willing to splash cash this summer
Chelsea are planning big moves in the transfer market while Napoli are making an ambitious coup for Real Madrid's star player.
Fourth-time-lucky: Vijay Mallya's favorite aircraft finally sold
Beleaguered businessman Vijay Mallya's favorite luxury airplane, Airbus A319, which is parked at the Mumbai Airport since 2013, has finally got a buyer.
Karnataka to challenge Cauvery Management Authority in Supreme Court
At an all-party meet, comprising BJP, Congress, and JD(S) members, called by Karnataka CM HD Kumaraswamy on Saturday, the state government decided to authorize its legal team to file an appeal in the Supreme Court against the notification by the Centre regarding the Cauvery Management Authority.
Amazon launches Fire HD 10 Kids Edition tablet
Amazon has launched the Amazon Fire HD 10 Kids Edition tablet for $199.
#FinancialBytes: 5 simple ways to boost your credit score
It's extremely important to have a good credit score as it doesn't only affect your ability to take a loan or a credit card, but also influences the terms at which you may avail them.
Ball Tampering: Chandimal not to be further punished by SLC
Sri Lankan skipper Dinesh Chandimal will not face further sanctions for the ball-tampering scandal, which he orchestrated against West Indies earlier this month.
West Bengal: After meeting Amit Shah, four families join TMC
In what is sure to leave Bharatiya Janata Party red-faced, four families who reportedly met party president Amit Shah have joined Trinamool Congress on Friday.
Mumbai: 55-year-old dies after wasps sting him 100 times
When Pankaj Shah left for his walk around 9:45AM on Wednesday, little could he imagine it would be his last.
Harmeet Singh, first Sikh to become news anchor in Pakistan
In a first, a Sikh man has been hired as an anchor by a news channel in Pakistan.
India lauds FATF's 'grey listing' of Pakistan for terror financing
Days after Paris-based watchdog, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), 'grey listed' Pakistan for its failure to curb terror financing, India, on Saturday, said that it hoped Islamabad would take appropriate action to address international terrorism concerns.
Such-talent-much-wow: This common man's voice has impressed Shankar Mahadevan
Taking to Twitter a short while ago, renowned musician Shankar Mahadevan shared a video of a common man singing. He also expressed interest in working with him.
Apple is rebuilding Maps using its own data mapping technology
According to reports, Apple is overhauling Apple Maps and rebuilding it using its own data.
Badminton: Indian shuttlers bow out at Malaysia Open
India's campaign at the Malaysia Open Super 750 badminton tournament came to a disappointing end on Saturday.
UNESCO declares World Heritage Site in South Mumbai
Mumbai's Victorian and Art Deco Ensemble has been declared as the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
#SmartphonesFaceoff: ASUS ZenFone 5Z vs OnePlus 6
In days from now, on July 4, ASUS will launch its 2018 flagship smartphone, the ASUS Zenfone 5Z.
France vs Argentina: How to pick the winning Fantasy XI?
Two of the pre-tournament favourites Argentina and France will lock horns tonight in the round of 16.
Delhi: Woman thrashed, stripped, paraded-naked for protesting assault on elderly
In a horrific incident, a group of women thrashed a 45-year-old, stripped and paraded her naked on the streets of Southwest Delhi's Palam area on Thursday.
How did Warner fare in his first match in Canada?
Former Australian vice-captain David Warner made a return to cricket in the Global T20 Canada and he did not get off to a start which he would have desired.
Rishi Kapoor says it's high time Ranbir gets married
Ranbir Kapoor may be enjoying the blockbuster opening of his film "Sanju", but his father Rishi Kapoor now wants him to get married.
Kerala: Nun alleges Bishop raped her 13-times in two years
A nun in Kerala's Syro-Malabar church has accused a bishop of raping her 13 times in two years and filed a police complaint at Kuravilangad police station on Friday.
US: Indian woman seeking asylum separated from differently-abled 5-year-old child
An Indian woman, who is seeking asylum in the US after she illegally crossed into America from Mexico, has been separated from her five-year-old differently-abled son.
Watson urges Cricket Australia to let Smith, Warner play BBL
Former Australian all-rounder Shane Watson has come out in support of tainted duo Smith and Warner.
Here's how you can reduce your electricity bill by 20%
The Power Ministry had recently held a meeting with major air-conditioner manufacturers and recommended them to maintain the default temperature setting in the appliance at 24°C.
Actress Shweta Tripathi, Chaitnya Sharma tie the knot in Goa
"Masaan" actor Shweta Tripathi has tied the knot with her longtime boyfriend, rapper Chaitnya Sharma, in a private ceremony in Goa, attended by the close relatives and friends.
#IndiaInEngland: 5 reasons why Virat Kohli would perform in England
Indian cricket team captain Virat Kohli had an awful Test series, last time, he toured England.
Activist, who led Kathua-rape protest, booked for domestic violence
Social activist and lawyer Talib Hussain, who led the stir in demand for justice for Kathua rape victim, has been booked for allegedly assaulting his wife and attempting to kill her for dowry.
Canada hits back at US with tariffs on metals, orange-juice
Canada hit back at the US with retaliatory tariffs on American summertime essentials including Florida orange juice, ketchup, and Kentucky bourbon in its opening salvo in a trade war with President Donald Trump.
#FinancialBytes: Get instant e-PAN based on Aadhaar details
In a bid to help tax payers generate their permanent account number (PAN) online, the Income Tax Department on Friday launched an e-PAN facility on a real-time basis.
Government's free condoms aren't a hit anymore, reveals RTI
An RTI reply has revealed demand for condoms handed over by the government, to promote birth-control and safe sex, has decreased.
T20 skipper Harmanpreet Kaur to play in Kia Super League
Indian women's cricket team skipper Harmanpreet Kaur is set to play for Lancashire Thunder in the upcoming 2018 season of Kia Super League.
NCWEB announces first cut-off list for Delhi University admission
The Delhi University's Non-Collegiate Women's Education Board (NCWEB) yesterday announced its first cut-off list.
FIFA World Cup: Records scripted by France
France are considered to be one of the favorites to win this edition of the World Cup.
PAN-Aadhaar linking deadline ends today: What happens next
As per the last press release by the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT), the last date for linking PAN and Aadhaar is today i.e. 30th June.
FIFA World Cup 2018: Uruguay vs Portugal- Match Preview
Uruguay and Portugal would clash tonight in a crucial round of 16 battle at the Fisht Olympic Stadium.
Moto E5, Moto E5 Plus to soon launch in India
After introducing its latest Moto G6 smartphones, Lenovo-owned Motorola is now working to launch the E5 range in India.
Facebook might quietly use microphone to track ads you watch
A recently published Facebook patent depicts a technology that will silently trigger microphones in a household to listen to users as they watch TV ads.
Thank, Sansad Ji: BJP MLA tells Mandsaur rape victim's parents
In Madhya Pradesh's Mandsaur, an eight-year-old was raped, a rod was inserted into her private parts and Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan demanded a death sentence for the accused.
Will talk about Syria, Ukraine and elections with Putin: Trump
US President Donald Trump said he planned to discuss the situation in Syria and Ukraine, as well as Russia's alleged meddling in the US Presidential elections with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin when he meets him in the Finnish capital Helsinki on July 16.
Humanity dies: 8-year-old raped in Mandsaur, chilling Nirbhaya-like details surface
The eight-year-old girl, who was gang-raped in Madhya Pradesh's Mandsaur, is too traumatized to talk, doctors said.
Trump says journalists should be fearless of being violently attacked
Journalists should be free from the fear of being violently attacked while doing their job, US President Donald Trump said today, a day after the deadly newspaper office shooting in the Maryland state of the US.
FIFA World Cup: Players to watch out for in round-of-16
The group stage of the 2018 FIFA World Cup has come to an end, with top 16 teams qualifying for the knock-outs.
Flood alert issued in Jammu and Kashmir, Amarnath Yatra suspended
A flood alert has been issued in South and Central Kashmir after water levels in the Jhelum river rose to dangerous levels following heavy rains over the last two days.
After triple talaq, Centre to oppose nikah halala and polygamy
After pushing to criminalize instant triple talaq, the Centre will rally against Muslim practices of nikah halala and polygamy, in Supreme Court.
FIFA World Cup 2018: France vs Argentina- Match Preview
Two of football's powerhouses France and Argentina take on each other, tonight, in a crunch round of 16 battle at the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2018.
WhatsApp admins can now control participants' ability to send messages
WhatsApp has rolled out a new feature that allows group admins to control who can send messages in a group chat.
This is how you can apply for an Aadhaar card
Aadhaar card is one the most important documents that each and every Indian citizen should have.
India thrash Ireland in 2nd T20I: Here're the records broken
India decimated Ireland by 143 runs to win the second T20I and the two-match series by a 2-0 margin.
Sex robot Samantha will now become unresponsive, if treated inappropriately
Famous sex doll Samantha has been updated with a new feature.
Which smartphones will be launched in the second-half of 2018?
The first half of 2018 is almost over, and the year has already seen notable smartphones being launched.
Women can't even protest against Jamia's new curfew-timing: Here's why
Three months after relaxing curfew timing for women in hostels to 10:30 PM, Jamia Millia Islamia has updated its timings again to 9 PM. While it has naturally upset students, they can't even protest about it.
OPPO O-Free wireless headphones with live translation launched
OPPO has launched its truly wireless headphones, the OPPO O-Free, in China.
Delhi: Newly married man seeks divorce from social-media addict wife
Social media ruined this man's married life and he decided to do something about it. So he filed a divorce petition in court, seeking divorce from his social-media addict wife.
Volvo XC90 T8 Inscription Hybrid launched at Rs. 96.65 lakh
As its second plug-in hybrid XC90 variant in India, Volvo has launched the XC90 T8 Inscription in India.
#IndiaInEngland: Ben Stokes recalled into England's ODI squad
England have named their ODI squad for the upcoming 3-match series against India.
Iran's 23-year-old Sardar Azmoun announces retirement from international football
In a massive blow to the Iranian national football team, star striker Sardar Azmoun has announced his retirement from international football.
All the apps you can now use on JioPhone
The JioPhone, is a smart feature phone, that doesn't have a touchscreen but comes with 4G connectivity.
Jabalpur: Thief swallows stolen jewellery, cops make him undergo surgery
In Madhya Pradesh, cops went an extra mile to revive stolen jewellery from thieves; they made a man undergo surgery after he swallowed the item.
Harry Potter's invisibility cloak could soon become a reality
In what would seem like a blurring of lines between Harry Potter-esque fantasy and reality, scientists from Canada have now taken us a step closer towards invisibility cloaks.
Dutee Chand sets national record in women's 100m
Odisha sprinter Dutee Chand broke her own national record in the women's 100 metre race at the 58th National Inter-State Senior Athletics Championships, held at the Sarusajai Stadium in Guwahati.
Andhra Pradesh: Gamble-addict man tries selling family for Rs. 6.5L
An Andhra Pradesh man, addicted to alcohol and gambling, sold his wife and children to settle his debts, but the family was thankfully rescued.
Delhi has less than one tree per person
Tree cover in Delhi has been steeply declining, so much so that now the national capital has less than one tree per person.
A look at master storyteller Rajkumar Hirani's journey so far
Rajkumar Hirani is akin to a genius. He is not just an incredible director, but also a compelling writer and an effective editor.
IndiGo launches flights connecting Trichy with Bengaluru, Kochi
Days after making Tiruchirappalli its 51st destination, IndiGo yesterday launched two more domestic services, Trichy-Bengaluru and Trichy-Kochi, after flagging off Trichy-Chennai flights on June 1.
China's PLA conducts military-drills, the first in Tibet since Doklam
Two days ago, China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) carried out drills to test their logistics, armament support capabilities and military-civilian integration, the first such exercise in Tibet since the Doklam standoff.
Maharashtra plastic-ban: Food-delivery to get costlier by up to 30%
After Maharashtra imposed plastic ban last week, restaurant-owners, especially those who deal with home-delivery, are facing the brunt.
Tollywood sex-racket in US: Businessman's wife demanded $2,500 for "3-hrs-2-times"
US officials have revealed a barrage of evidence against a top Telugu businessman-turned-film producer and his wife, who were allegedly running a sex-racket with young Tollywood actresses.
Samsung Galaxy On6 to launch on July 2, hints Flipkart
Samsung is all set to launch a new Galaxy On smartphone in India on July 2, according to Flipkart's teasers.
Steven Smith makes successful return to cricket in Global T20
Tainted Australian cricketer Steven Smith made a successful return to the 22-yard strip, on Thursday, as he scored a brilliant half-century in the Global T20 Canada.
It's wrong, says Priyanka on 'objectification of women' in showbiz
Priyanka Chopra has been in the film industry for 16 long years. In her journey from Tamil film 'Thamizhan' (2002) to Hollywood's 'Baywatch' (2017), she has seen it all.
In rare move, Mumbai's Byculla Prison celebrates inmate's son's birthday
Last year Byculla Jail made it to news because of convict Manjula Shetye, who was allegedly beaten to death by six female officials.
On farmer deaths, Chhattisgarh's Minister says poor don't commit suicide
In what can be seen as an example of turning deaf to pressing issues, Brijmohan Agrawal, Chattisgarh's Agriculture Minister, said poor don't commit suicide, whilst he was answering questions on farmer suicides in the state.
'ReUnite': A mobile app to track missing children
A mobile application for tracking missing and abandoned children was launched by Union Commerce Minister Suresh Prabhu and Nobel laureate Kailash Satyarthi in New Delhi today.
Over 2,000 vehicles stranded on Manali-Leh highway after landslide
A landslide on the Manali-Leh highway last night has stranded more than 2,000 vehicles on the strategic route, causing problems in movement.
Android Messages: WhatsApp competitor or glorified SMS app?
On Tuesday, Google announced that it had rolled out Android Messages for Web to all its users around the world.
Casting couch: Swara Bhaskar recollects an unpleasant incident
Swara Bhaskar is not the one to mince her words. She, time and again, has put across her viewpoint on burning issues and often finds herself at the receiving end.
Maharashtra mother-in-law saves daughter-in-law's life by donating kidney
A mother-in-law in Maharashtra has broken stereotypes and set an example of love by donating a kidney to her daughter-in-law, who was suffering from renal failure.
#IndiaInEngland: Who have been top performing Indian batsmen?
As India gear up for 3 T20Is and 3 ODIs against England in July 2018, there is plenty to look forward to.
For three-years, Rajasthan-family is serving 'punishment' for not hosting feast
For the past three years, a family residing in a small-town Chohtan of Rajasthan's Barmer district has been facing consequences of a boycott ordered by panchayat members of 21 villages.
Flaw in Facebook quiz app exposed data of 120mn users
It has been found that a quiz app on Facebook called "NameTests" had a flaw which allowed anyone to access personal information of its over 120 million users.
Piracy strikes again as Ranbir Kapoor's 'Sanju' gets leaked online
In what has come as a big blow to the makers of 'Sanju', the film has been leaked online just hours after the end of its first show.
Maghar: Once again, Modi got his facts wrong
In Maghar, yesterday, there was a sense of deja vu. PM Modi had come there to pay his obeisance to Sant Kabir.
Aspiring Congress spokespersons appeared in 'exam' on 'Modi government's failures'
Aspiring spokespersons of the UP Congress Committee (UPCC) had a surprise yesterday: they were made to sit for a 30-minute 'exam' and an interview for the post.
Women's Hockey World Cup: Rani Rampal to lead 18-member team
The Indian women's hockey team has been announced and experienced forward Rani Rampal will lead the side for the upcoming 2018 World Cup.
Won't be silenced: Prakash Raj on 'threats' from Lankesh killers
Vocal actor Prakash Raj, who has earlier criticized the government's alleged inaction in the Gauri Lankesh murder case, yesterday said he is "not threatened" by her killers.
Uttarakhand: Widowed teacher argues over transfer, CM orders her arrest
Displaying his utter insensitivity and arrogance, Uttarakhand CM, Trivendra Singh Rawat ordered the arrest of a teacher who complained about her transfer in a 'Janta Darbar' on June 28. The clip showing Rawat's anger has surfaced online.
Indians' money in Swiss banks rises 50% in one year
Showing an extreme reverse trend, money held by Indians in Swiss banks increased a whopping 50.2% to Rs. 7,000cr in 2017, putting into doubt impact of the government's fight against black money.
Sridevi saw rushes of 'Dhadak' before leaving for Dubai: Boney
More than anything, Sridevi wanted to see her daughter Janhvi Kapoor on the celluloid. She was waiting with bated breath for her debut film 'Dhadak' to hit the screens.
Boeing's hypersonic jet will travel 5 times faster than sound
In an aviation conference at the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA), Atlanta, Boeing has unveiled the concept of a hypersonic passenger jet.
Ireland vs India 2nd T20I: Preview, Playing XI, TV listing
Virat Kohli and crew will play their final T20I game against Ireland on Friday at the Malahide Cricket Club Ground.
Mumbai crash: Brave pilots who sacrificed themselves to save hundreds
Yesterday's Mumbai crash has brought to the fore tales of heroism about the two people in charge, Chief Pilot Pradeep Rajput and Co-pilot Maria Zuberi, who saved many lives by directing the aircraft towards a vacant construction site.
Samsung Galaxy J8 now available in India for Rs. 18,990
Samsung Galaxy J8 smartphone, which was launched last month, is now available for purchase in India.
FIFA World Cup 2018: Which teams have qualified for round-of-16?
The group stage of the ongoing 2018 FIFA World Cup has finally come to an end, with top 16 teams qualifying for the knock-outs.
Tripura: Angry-mob lynches one believing child-lifting rumors, injures two others
Social media rumors have taken a deadly turn in India.
US: Indian-origin man sold fake massage-training certificates to prostitution rings
An Indian-origin man in the US has pleaded guilty to selling fraudulent massage-therapy training certificates for several New Jersey parlors that engaged in prostitution.
Is Lionel Messi better than Diego Maradona?
Who is a better player- Lionel Messi or Diego Maradona?
Despite video proof, Pakistan denies surgical strikes calling it 'farcical'
Reacting to videos of September 2016 surgical strikes which aired on Indian news channels on Wednesday, Pakistan has once again said that no operation happened in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK).
EU to extend economic sanctions against Russia for 6 months
European Union leaders agreed to extend punishing economic sanctions against Russia for six months over the conflict in Ukraine, the European Council, comprising 28 leaders, said after a summit in Brussels.
#FinancialBytes: All about India's very own desi RuPay card
The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) launched the country's first indigenous card scheme called 'RuPay' in 2012, to deal with the monopoly of international card networks- MasterCard and Visa.
IMF has three advices for India to sustain high growth
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said today that to sustain the high growth rate India has achieved, it should carry out banking sector reforms, continue with fiscal consolidation, simplify and streamline good and services tax (GST), and renew impetus on reforms.
Next on Maharashtra government's radar: Tetra packs and multi-layered packaging
The Maharashtra government, which last week enforced a statewide plastic ban, is now mulling bringing tetra packaging and multi-layered packaging under its ambit.
#CareerBytes: These 6 online-courses will make you a cybersecurity expert
Growing dependency on computer systems and Internet has made almost everyone vulnerable to cyber attacks.
Maryland Shooting: Five dead in 'targeted-attack' on US newspaper office
Five people were killed when a gunman opened fire in a 'targeted attack' at a newspaper office in Maryland, US.
Top 5 moments of 2018 FIFA World Cup till now
The FIFA World Cup 2018 has now entered the knock-out stages. From tomorrow, top 16 teams will fight it out to seal a spot in the quarter-finals.
Amazon Spark: Amazon's social-media platform you have never heard about
Amazon Spark is a lesser known feature inside the Amazon app that offers Prime members in the US a shopping-focused social network-type experience.
Instagram Lite launched on Android for low-end phones
Instagram has released Instagram Lite, a lightweight version of the app, on Android.
Wayne Rooney moves to MLS club DC United
Former England and Manchester United skipper Wayne Rooney has flown off to the United States and is all set to join MLS club DC United.
