12 Jul 2018

Why should you read about Justice Indu Malhotra?

Indu Malhotra is the first woman to be directly appointed as the Supreme Court judge and has recently expressed her support for the LGBTQ community's "Right to Live".

4 heavily underrated Hindi movies of 2018

So far, 2018 has been a great year for movies. We've seen big releases like 'Padmaavat', 'Race 3', and 'Sanju'.

Antonio Conte's managerial stint with Chelsea comes to an end

As per reports, Chelsea manager Antonio Conte has been sacked from his post, after being at the helm for two seasons.

Nagarjuna all set to join Ranbir-Alia starrer 'Brahmastra'

The fans of Telugu superstar, Nagarjuna can rejoice. The actor has confirmed that he is a part of Karan Johar's 'Brahmastra'.

Sukhwinder Singh reveals secret of his two-decade-long singing career

Sukhwinder Singh has been in the industry for nearly two decades and the singer says his undying passion for music is what keeps him going.

Marcelo writes an emotional post about Ronaldo's move to Juventus

Real Madrid left-back and Cristiano Ronaldo's best friend at the club, Marcelo paid his tribute to the Portuguese superstar.

Two Indian-origin women on Forbes' list of richest self-made women

While the controversial inclusion of Kylie Jenner in Forbes' list of America's 60 richest self-made women stole the headlines, it's worth noting that two Indian-origin women also made to the list.

#HealthBytes: 5 simple exercises for people stuck with desk jobs

Stuck in a 9-to-5, in-office, desk job? You're not alone.

Facebook is testing a Messenger feature to identify suspicious accounts

In a bid to cut down on the nuisance of fake news and spam, Facebook is reportedly testing a new feature for Messenger to identify suspicious accounts sending unwarranted direct messages.

Why are women paid less than men? Here we decode

It is common knowledge that women, in India and elsewhere, are paid substantially lesser than men. This disparity has persisted since antiquity, across sectors and geographies. Unfortunately, this pay parity exists even today.

Football Transfers: Juventus are keen on holding onto Benatia

Liverpool forward Mane has big dreams while West Ham are hoping to sign former Manchester City mid-field powerhouse.

Afghanistan: Taliban attacks military security-post, police-checkpoint; 19 killed, 13 injured

The Taliban fighters tried to overrun a military security post in Afghanistan's northern province of Kunduz, using artillery shells, which killed 15 soldiers and injured 13.

The curious case of England and World Cup knock-outs

1966 saw England win their maiden and only FIFA World Cup.

#FinancialBytes: How to verify your Income Tax return

You might think that filing your Income Tax return on time is all you have to do.

Two Indian-origin women among Forbes America's 60 richest self-made women

Indian-origin technology executives Jayshree Ullal and Neerja Sethi have made it to the Forbes' list of America's 60 richest self-made women, with 20-year-old reality TV star and entrepreneur Kylie Jenner being the youngest on the power list.

Ahmed Shehzad fails dope test, suspended by PCB

The Pakistan Cricket Board has provisionally suspended batsman Ahmed Shehzad after he failed a dope test while playing in a domestic league in April-May, this year.

CBSE saves 50,000 trees and Rs. 100cr by going digital

At a time when the capital struggles to breathe amid polluted air, CBSE has welcome news.

Next chapter: Can England fly under Southgate's wings?

England bowed out of the FIFA World Cup 2018 after a 2-1 loss against Croatia in the semi-final.

Jinsha Basheer: The woman biker fighting for social causes

This Kerala woman rides a Royal Enfield. So what, women have been bike riding since ages, you'd argue?

Delhi: Burglar shakes a leg after successful burglary

A burglar apparently indulged in an impromptu victory dance after other members of the gang successfully broke into multiple shops in North Delhi's Lahori Gate area on Tuesday.

Assam: Two women murdered in similar manner; lunatic-on-loose?

The deaths of two women within just 36 hours, in Assam, has troubled police authorities.

As tax-filing deadline nears, be cautious of this email ID

The time for filing tax returns is here, and with it has come new ways for frauds to dupe people.

Kolkata Knight Riders launch academy to nurture talent

Two-time champions of the Indian Premier League- Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have launched an academy to nurture young players.

$15-30 trillion loss if girls don't finish school: World Bank

Not educating girls or creating barriers in their school education globally costs between $15-30 trillion, the World Bank said as the UN marks "Malala Day" today.

Anti-dowry fight: SC wants brides, grooms to declare wedding expenses

The SC has advised the Centre to make it mandatory for brides and grooms to furnish details of their wedding expenses to their marriage officer.

After Android, iOS devices to get Gboard's Morse code option

Months after it released the feature for Android, Google has now announced that it's bringing Morse code as an input option on Gboard for iOS devices.

England suffer a big blow as ODI series begin

England will be without the services of in-form batsman Alex Hales, who has been ruled out with a side injury.

No weddings in Delhi this year, astrologers say

"Subh Vivah" sampanna nahi ho paega in Delhi, at least till January and February next year.

Imran Khan has five children, some Indians, Reham's book reveals

The autobiography of British-Pakistani journalist Reham Khan, finally released on Amazon Kindle on Thursday, and it is surely going to make the cricketer-turned-politician's life uneasy.

Indian Navy has 24 vacancies with salary upto Rs. 81,100

The Indian Navy has issued a notification for 24 vacancies for the post of Civilian Motor Driver Grade-II for posting at the Headquarters, Goa Naval Area.

Reliance Industries Limited is now a $100bn company

On Thursday, shares of Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) jumped sharply, after seeing a five-day rise, and helped the Mukesh Ambani-owned energy-to-telecom giant touch a market capitalization of $100bn.

#IndiaInEngland: Five memorable ODI encounters between England and India

India are all set to take on England in the first of three-match ODI series.

Cop, who visited journalist's house for passport-verification, asks for hug

In a shocking incident, a journalist from Hindustan Times was asked for a hug by a police officer who visited her Ghaziabad house for her passport verification.

Depressed Agra youth live-streams suicide as 2,750 people watch

The tale of this 24-year-old Agra youth brings to the fore two burning issues: depression and apathy.

Thailand: Tham Luang cave rescue site to become a museum

The cave in Northern Thailand where a young Thai football team was trapped for over two weeks is set to become a museum.

These arguments made in favor of Section 377 are appalling

The sane minds of India are rallying together to make Section 377 a thing of the past. But the arguments being given by supporters of the archaic law shows it won't be an easy battle.

NY: Chillal's hand permanently-handicapped for not cutting nails for 66-years

India's Shridhar Chillal, 82, finally cut his nails after 66 years but his record of having the world's longest fingernails measuring over 31ft left his hand permanently handicapped.

FIFA World Cup: 5 things to know about Croatia

With the World Cup coming to an end, the mercurial rise of this Croatian team has come as a beautiful surprise for football fans.

#ChadGayiHai: Hey Akshay Kumar, we are worried about you now

The first song of 'Gold' dropped a short while ago, and we couldn't help but notice that Akshay Kumar may just land himself in trouble by the end of it, in the movie.

After criticism, Bihar dilutes anti-liquor laws

More than two years after implementing stringent prohibition, the Bihar government is taking a step back, clearing at least five dilutions in the Bihar Prohibition and Excise Act.

'We'll be there for you': Mumbai Police assures in F.R.I.E.N.D.S-style

Even when Mumbai Police officials are busy helping and rescuing people, braving torrential rainfall, they made sure their Twitter handle assures Mumbaikars of their support.

Delhi: Two held for forgery, running fake employment racket

Two men allegedly involved in forging identity-cards of central government Ministries and running a fake employment racket have been arrested in Delhi.

OPPO Find X India launch: Specs, pricing, features, and more

The much-awaited OPPO Find X just got launched in India today, at an event in New Delhi.

Bengaluru: 330 people escape disaster as planes narrowly avoid collision

More than 300 passengers aboard two IndiGo planes had a narrow escape when the aircraft almost collided in mid-air over Bengaluru airspace Tuesday.

ENGvsIND 1st ODI: How to pick the winning Dream XI?

India will be put to the test when they take on the number one ranked ODI team, England, in the first of the three-match ODI series today.

'Sanju': Namrata Dutt didn't feel connection with reel-parents, explains why

Out of many efforts put in 'Sanju' by the makers, one of the hardest was bringing to life yesteryear legends Nargis and Sunil Dutt, the parents of Sanjay Dutt.

FIFA World Cup: Schedule, TV listing and fixture of finale

The semi-final stage of the 2018 FIFA World Cup came to an end yesterday, with the top two teams, France and Croatia, qualifying for the grand finale.

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Forbes names Kylie Jenner 'youngest self-made billionaire', many ask 'really?'

So, Forbes named Kylie Jenner, who will soon turn 21, the youngest self-made billionaire in its latest issue.

BSNL launches India's first without-SIM internet telephony service

Returning to the fray, state-run telecom operator BSNL announced the launch of India's first general internet telephony service that will allow users to call any number in India without a SIM card.

Caught-on-camera: Here's what happened when Salman's fans heckled Katrina

The lives of our coveted Bollywood stars are not all glamorous and lovely, sometimes, they are also subject to hate, slurs and comments.

36 hours after Thai cave rescue: Movies, museums and cheer!

Much has happened in the 36 hours since the 13 boys trapped inside a Thai cave were safely rescued.

A month later, Delhi father's search for his missing-son continues

This father's relentless efforts in search of his son will break your heart.

Wimbledon Day 9 round-up: Catch all the action here

Day 9 produced one of the biggest shocks and the best men's singles match of this edition at the Wimbledon.

This '90s actor is happy 'Sanju' was made

Actor Rahul Roy today said he was sure that Sanjay Dutt would emerge as a bigger star, as he lauded the latter's biopic "Sanju".

Japan: Incessant rains kill 199 so far; dozens missing

The toll in record rains that have devastated parts of Japan today rose to 199, with dozens still missing.

India approves "world's strongest net neutrality rules"

In a big win for access to information, the Indian government has accepted recommendations to enforce one of the strongest net neutrality protections in the world.

Screenwriter of Nana Patekar's 'Ab Tak Chhappan' allegedly commits suicide

32-year-old Ravishankar Alok, who was involved in the writing of Nana Patekar's movie 'Ab Tak Chhappan', reportedly committed suicide on Wednesday at around 2 PM.

13 Amarnath pilgrims injured as vehicle rams into stationary truck

Thirteen Amarnath pilgrims were injured when their vehicle rammed into a stationary truck on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway today, a police official said.

Tharoor says BJP win in 2019 will create 'Hindu Pakistan'

Delivering a lecture on 'Threats Faced by Indian Democracy and Secularism' in Thiruvananthapuram, eminent Congress leader Shashi Tharoor said Bharatiya Janata Party will create a 'Hindu Pakistan' if voted to power after Lok Sabha elections of 2019.

30 arrested for duping 2,000 SBI customers of Rs. 5cr

Thirty people, mostly women, have been arrested in Delhi for allegedly running a fraud SBI credit card racket and duping around 2,000 customers of Rs. 5cr, Cyberabad Police said yesterday.

#CareerBytes: 6 online-courses that can help you become UI/UX designer

UI/UX design is one of the most exciting tech fields right now. While User Interface (UI) is about how a product looks (presentation/interactivity), User Experience (UX) is how the product works.

What life lessons can we learn from Cristiano Ronaldo?

There is no doubt that Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the biggest sporting icons in the world today.

#FinancialBytes: How to get a trademark registered in India

In today's world of competition, it's extremely important for a company to differentiate its identity from its competitors through its business name, logo, image, etc. to ensure its customers can easily identify it.

Messi vs Ronaldo: Football's biggest rivalry

Who is better? Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo.

6 innovative smartphones with extraordinary features you should know about

Smartphone technology is evolving rapidly, and device makers are constantly striving to bring the best smartphones not only with high-end specs but also unique features.

11 Jul 2018

HP Omen 15, Pavilion 15 gaming laptops launched in India

The market for gaming laptops is fast evolving. And as the latest entrants, HP has introduced HP Pavilion 15 and HP Omen 15 gaming laptops in India.

2018 Honda Jazz Facelift to launch on July 19

Honda Cars India Limited is all set to launch the much-anticipated Honda Jazz facelift edition in India on July 19.

Things one should understand, before judging the LGBTQ community

For the longest time now, the LGBTQ community has been judged by heterosexual people. Why, you ask? Because, judging people different from us comes naturally to humans.

5 most expensive transfers in the history of football

With Cristiano Ronaldo moving to Juventus for a fee of €105 million, a glorious chapter of world football comes to an end.

Infinix Hot 6 Pro launched in India for Rs. 7,999

Transsion Holdings-owned Infinix brand has launched its latest smartphone in India - the Infinix Hot 6 Pro.

Delhi: Kejriwal plans to avert water crisis through sewage water

In an effort to prevent a water crisis in Delhi, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has decided follow Singapore's 'new water policy' to treat sewage water and make it use-worthy.

#HealthBytes: Make snacking a healthy habit, with these 5 food-items

With fast-paced lives and busier work schedules, people nowadays have no time to prepare full-fledged meals to be eaten at leisure. That's why, snacking comes as a natural habit to a lot of us.

'Udd Gayi Vikas Ki Chidiya': Congress's T-shirts are a hit

With political mud-slinging becoming pretty mainstream, Indian National Congress has devised a new plan to poke fun at Bharatiya Janata Party. The idea is both creative and sarcastic.

What is Dark Web and how can you access it?

Believe it or not, not all of the internet is visible to everyone. In fact, a major part of it is "hidden," and cannot be accessed through browsers like Chrome.

How Ronaldo's move to Juve benefits both him and Real?

Cristiano Ronaldo ended a nine-year stay at Real Madrid and is set to join Italian champions Juventus.

Tata-Motors' new SUV to be called 'Harrier'; launch in 2019

Tata Motors today said its much-awaited compact sports utility vehicle (SUV) will be called "Harrier", which is being developed in collaboration with its marque British arm Jaguar Land Rover.

Cricket legend Geoffrey Boycott recovering from bypass heart surgery

Former England legendary cricketer Geoffrey Boycott, who underwent a quadruple heart bypass surgery, is currently recovering at his home.

Xiaomi could soon launch a new flagship smartphone in India

Xiaomi is working to launch a new flagship smartphone in India, according to a report.

What will Riyad Mahrez bring to Manchester City?

Manchester City signing Riyad Mahrez is a match made in heaven.

England vs India 1st ODI: All you need to know

After beating England 2-1 in the recently concluded three-match T20I series, the Indian cricket team led by Virat Kohli will face an uphill task in the ODIs.

Rajasthan: Road accident victims die as onlookers take selfies, make-videos

Three persons, who met with an accident in Barmer (Rajasthan), died after writhing in pain for nearly 30 minutes even as a group of onlookers clicked selfies and made videos with no one coming forward to the help of the injured.

Mallya says his UK properties aren't his.So whose are they?

More than 1.5 years after Vijay Mallya fled India, a 13-bank consortium won a case in the UK, letting them seize his assets.

Dutt to pen autobiography: Will we get honesty this time?

Actor Sanjay Dutt will come out with his autobiography next year in which he will reveal many interesting stories that he "never had the chance to tell before".

5 most anticipated films to release in rest of 2018

So far, 2018 has seen some blockbuster releases, with the likes of 'Padmaavat', 'Sonu ke Titu ki Sweety', 'PadMan', Salman Khan-starrer 'Race 3', and Rajkumar Hirani's 'Sanju'.

Football: US hedge fund Elliott takes over AC Milan

7-time European champions AC Milan have new owners as US hedge fund Elliott Management made an announcement of taking over the Italian club.

5 epic clashes between Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer

Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal, arguably the two greatest tennis players ever, have met a number of times on the tennis court, each time giving us memories worth cherishing forever.

Till July-31, it's free rides for students aboard Bengaluru buses

Bengaluru's public bus transport service, BMTC, has said students using passes can travel in buses for free till July 31.

Close Taj Mahal, demolish or restore it: SC lashes out

The SC has lashed out at the Centre and the UP government for their "lethargy" in protecting the Taj Mahal, which has now become a "hopeless cause."

Nikon Coolpix P1000 with massive 125x zoom introduced in India

Aimed at wildlife photography enthusiasts, Nikon has launched the successor to the P900 compact camera - the Coolpix P1000- in India.

Unnao rape: CBI files chargesheet against MLA Kuldeep Sengar

The CBI has filed a chargesheet against BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar, the accused in the Unnao rape case.

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Delhi Traffic Police Twitter handle hacked for few minutes

The official Twitter handle of Delhi Traffic Police was hacked for a few minutes last night, following which it was restored and a probe was initiated in the matter, a senior police officer said today.

Pakistan's first Sikh police officer forcibly evicted from his house

Pakistan's first Sikh police officer Gulab Singh Shaheen, in a video, has claimed that he was forcibly evicted from his home in Lahore's Dera Chahal village along with his children and wife, following a property dispute with the government.

Providing refuge, serving food, rescuing stranded: Meet Mumbai's unsung heroes

Like every year, this time too Mumbai is facing a deluge and remains submerged in water due to torrential rainfall and abysmal administrative flaws.

Ex-Apple employee nabbed while fleeing US after stealing trade secrets

A former Apple employee in the US has been arrested for allegedly stealing trade secrets from the company and trying to sell it to an Alibaba-backed Chinese firm.

No outside player in TN Premier League cricket tournament: SC

Supreme Court bench headed by CJI Dipak Misra today said players registered with other cricket associations won't be allowed to take part in Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL) cricket tournament organized by the state cricket association.

Who can replace Ronaldo at Real Madrid?

Cristiano Ronaldo has officially left Real Madrid and is set to join Italian champions Juventus in the upcoming days.

#NewVideoAlert: It's impossible to 'unsee' Ranbir Kapoor as Munnabhai now

With 'Sanju', Rajkumar Hirani has opened a Pandora's box carrying major events of actor Sanjay Dutt's life; for obvious reasons he didn't miss one of the career-defining roles of his dear friend- 'Munnabhai MBBS'.

#SmartphonesFaceoff: Xiaomi Redmi Y2 v/s OPPO Realme 1

In India's fiercely competitive and highly crowded smartphone market, the budget segment seems to have grown rather rapidly.

With TOH and 2.0 releasing in November, Bollywood smashing year-end-business

Long awaited Rajinikanth-Akshay Kumar starrer "2.0" will now release on November 29.

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Hearing only harsh language these days, Sushma Swaraj tweets

On Tuesday, Sushma Swaraj wrote on Twitter the External Affairs Minister was only listening to harsh language these days, a comment which shows the viciousness of trolls.

#HealthBytes: 5 best foods to keep you hydrated this summer

You might simply be just going about your business as usual, but summer is a time that may take a toll on your health if you do not make some necessary changes to your diet.

What all did Ronaldo achieve with Real Madrid?

In the biggest move of this summer, Cristiano Ronaldo has left Real Madrid for Juventus.

MP: Gangrape survivor assaulted again while walking back home

In a horrifying case, a 14-year-old child in Chhindwara, MP, was allegedly gangraped twice within 24 hours, police said yesterday.

Following father's footsteps? Riteish Deshmukh might contest elections on Congress-ticket

Following his father Vilasrao Deshmukh's footsteps, actor Riteish Deshmukh will contest elections from his hometown Latur, Maharashtra, in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections of 2019, multiple reports suggested.

Connaught Place, world's 9th most expensive office location: CBRE

New Delhi's Connaught Place moved one notch up to become the world's ninth most expensive office location with an annual prime rent of $153.26/sqft from last year's 10th most expensive office location, property consultant CBRE said.

On decriminalizing Section-377, Centre leaves judgment to 'wisdom of SC'

On Tuesday, the Supreme Court began hearing plea on decriminalization of Section 377. While there are renewed hopes from these proceedings, there were many concerns about the Centre's position on it.

India overtakes France to become 6th largest economy

In a significant feat, India has pushed France aside to claim the position of the 6th biggest economy in the world, World Bank data for 2017 reveals.

Bengaluru Police hires 'Yamraj' to deliver road safety message

Bengalureans were surprised to see a mace-wielding 'Yamraj' on the roads yesterday, stopping helmet-less two-wheeler drivers.

Believe-it-or-not, Samsung Galaxy S10 will have 5 cameras

According to reports, Samsung Galaxy S10 is expected to come in three variants and the top variant, which will succeed the Galaxy S9+, will come with a triple camera setup.

FIFA World Cup semi-final: Croatia vs England preview

England are a step away from reaching their first World Cup final since 1966, but 90 minutes of football and XI Croatian players stand in their way.

Delhiites, apply for and get driving license, RC at home

Soon, Delhiites will be able to apply for and get driving licenses (DL) and registration certificates (RC) of vehicles right at their homes.

IIT-Kanpur denies putting ban on students for late-night outings, parties

In a bid to protect students from vices like drug addition and stop them from contacting 'unscrupulous people', it was earlier reported that the administration of IIT-Kanpur had banned students from going out late at night.

Wimbledon Day 8 round-up: Catch all the action here

On Day 8 of 2018 Wimbledon, there were no men's singles matches with the action being limited to women's quarter-finals.

Here's how an Indian undercover officer prevented terror-attack in Delhi

In an unprecedented level of operation, Indian security agencies went 'The Departed' way, infiltrating an Islamic State (IS) ring to thwart a suicide bombing in New Delhi.

Trade war: US announces 10% duty on additional $200bn Chinese-goods

The US today announced beginning the process of imposing tariffs of 10% on an additional $200 billion of Chinese imports, intensifying the trade war between world's two largest economies.

Xiaomi Redmi Y2, Mi TVs go on sale today

Xiaomi's recently launched camera-centric Redmi Y2 and the company's hot-selling Mi TV 4 and Mi TV 4A will go on sale today in India.

What do Anushka Sharma and Oprah Winfrey have in common?

While a slew of Indian celebrities are getting the honor to get 'waxed' at Madame Tussauds, Anushka Sharma, just like her path-breaking career, is not following the cliched way.

Can government officers criticize rapes? Not without receiving a notice

What would you choose between a prestigious career and freedom of speech? For J&K IAS officer Shah Faesal, the decision is clear.

Ajay Devgn to play title role in Neeraj Pandey's 'Chanakya'

Ajay Devgn will essay the eponymous role in "Chanakya", a historical drama on master economist and royal advisor to the first Mauryan emperor Chandragupta.

Tit-for-tat tariffs will destroy Sino-US trade, impact global economy: China

China today said tit-for-tat tariffs will "destroy" trade between the world's top two economies, after Washington fired the next shot in a ballooning trade war, readying fresh levies on $200 billion in Chinese goods.

Delhi: 16 kindergarten-girls locked inside school-basement for not paying fees

A case was registered against Rabea Girls' Public School, Delhi, for allegedly locking up 16 girls, aged 4-5 years, in a basement over non-payment of fees by their parents.

Burari deaths: Post-mortem confirms suicide by hanging, but questions remain

Post-mortem reports of 10 people who were found dead in Burari has confirmed they committed suicide by hanging, police said today.

8 helpful smartphone apps you should teach your parents about

Smartphones have made our lives extremely easy thanks to a number of apps that enable us to do almost everything with a few taps.

Which laptop to buy if your budget is Rs. 50,000?

Whether you want to buy a new laptop for designing, gaming, studying, or other needs, a budget of Rs. 50,000 is good enough to get you a machine that'll meet all your requirements.

For almost two-decades, Indian farming has been unprofitable, study finds

For the last two decades, farming in India hasn't been profitable, a study conducted by the Organization of Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) and research firm ICRIER concluded.

OnePlus 3/3T receive final OxygenOS beta-update, stable ROM coming soon

OnePlus has rolled out the final Open Beta update for OnePlus 3 and OnePlus 3T smartphones.

Increasing evidence points towards sixth wave of extinction

When the last male northern white rhino, Sudan, was put down earlier this year by its caretakers, the uncomfortable topic of extinction made its way into mainstream news for a brief period of time before being swept under the rug again.

England vs India ODIs: Can Indian batsmen continue their run?

Indian batsmen have been lethal, till now, on their tour of UK.