Apple's India strategy stumbles as iPhones struggle to find buyers
In the first half of 2018, Apple has sold less than a million iPhones in India, says a report by market research firm Counterpoint. In comparison, the tech giant had sold 3.2 million iPhones in 2017.
14 mobile teams to help Delhi Police in evidence collection
In a bid to bring down pending cases, which stand at 4,500 at the moment, Delhi Police may set up 14 district-level crime scene management teams (DMCS).
Rajesh Khanna: Remembering the legend on his 6th death anniversary
An actor, producer, and politician, the indomitable "first superstar" of Hindi cinema left us on this fateful day, six years ago.
6 common financial mistakes we make, but should avoid
Each one of us aspires to smartly manage our finances. But, quite often we end up making some extremely common financial mistakes, which can be easily avoided.
Humanity wins! Bus staff, conductor save a 68-year-old's life
A collaborative effort by a conductor, driver and passengers helped save a sexagenarian's life, who suffered a cardiac-arrest on board the bus.
Football: The Old Lady of Turin's finest children
With 2 European Championships, 34 league titles and 13 domestic cups, Juventus are among the most successful European clubs of all time.
#SmartphonesFaceoff: Jio Phone 2 v/s Nokia 8110 (4G)
When we talk about mobile technology, especially phones, we tend to skew towards smartphones. And rarely do we consider the low-budget feature phones that are used by millions, at least in India.
Gurugram vs. Noida: A battle of being the best
The residents of Gurugram and Noida - touted as the next-gen cities - have always been at loggerheads on which city has the best job opportunities, civic amenities, housing, social life, and safety to offer.
#HealthBytes: Simple hacks to help you get good quality sleep
Sleep-deprivation is known to cause a whole host of serious health problems such as stroke, diabetes, indigestion, to name a few.
This is how you can become 'anonymous' on Internet
Of late, it has come to light that huge amounts of our data are stored and used without our knowledge by tech giants.
Pakistan thrash Zimbabwe by 9 wickets: Here are records broken
The third ODI of the ongoing series, between Pakistan and Zimbabwe, saw the Asian side walk over their African rivals with ease.
Like 2018 iPhones, Galaxy S10 will come in three variants
What appears as the latest trend in the smartphone space, OEMs these days, launch flagships along with a premium model and a low-spec variant, just like say Xiaomi's Mi 8, Mi 8 Explorer Edition, and Mi 8 SE.
#FinancialBytes: How to file I-T Return in case of job-change?
In order to file the income tax, if one has changed jobs, the final figures of payable tax has to be arrived at, considering all the employers, the current and the previous ones.
Colombian gang, who had robbed Karnataka bureaucrat's house, busted
A gang of five, including a woman, was arrested for a series of burglaries they allegedly carried out in Bengaluru last month, said police commissioner T Suneel Kumar.
Mumbai: Uber driver threatens to assault woman, she files complaint
Akancha Srivastava, a noted speaker and cyber safety expert, narrated her upsetting experience with Uber on Twitter, and it once again raises concerns about women safety in the country.
This Indian illegal-immigrant has landed himself a job in US
21-year-old Gurkripa Singh (name changed) might be among the lucky few to have entered the US illegally, stayed in jail for less than a month, and still have landed a job!
Elon Musk apologizes to British caver for 'pedo' slur
Elon Musk has apologized to British caver Vernon Unsworth, who helped rescue 12 Thai boys from Tham Luang cave in Thailand, after calling him a "pedo" on Twitter.
Movers and shakers of the football transfer market
Top European clubs are currently preparing for their pre-season tour matches.
13-year-old Mumbai boy is a budding-entrepreneur of a logistics start-up
Tilak Mehta is like any other teenager. The 13-year-old attends a Mumbai suburban school and rues about his father coming home from work late.
Karnataka: Controversy sparks after MPs get iPhones, Kumaraswamy 'was unaware'
In Karnataka, new iPhones gifted to MPs by a Congress minister has sparked a new political controversy with Bharatiya Janata Party calling it a waste of public money.
Tendulkar associates with Middlesex Cricket to launch Cricket Academy
Iconic Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar on Wednesday announced an association with Middlesex Cricket to launch Tendulkar Middlesex Global Academy (TMGA).
How to check your Aadhaar enrolment/update status
With more and more government services requiring your Aadhaar ID, getting an Aadhaar number has virtually become mandatory.
Has Suresh Raina thrown away his spot in ODIs?
Suresh Raina made a return to the ODI fold, for the England series, on back of his stellar T20I form.
Engaged with authorities abroad to bring back Kohinoor: Govt
The government is engaged with relevant authorities abroad to explore ways to bring back the Kohinoor diamond and other Indian antiquities, Union Minister VK Singh said today.
Shocking! TV actress Priyanka commits suicide by hanging herself
A Tamil TV actress today allegedly committed suicide at her house in Chennai, apparently because of differences with her husband who is being questioned in this connection.
Kerala: Rape-survivor, accused falsely, represents self in court, wins
In a show of courage, a 30-year-old rape survivor fought her own case and the Kerala High Court ruled in her favor.
Premier League: With Alisson bid, are Liverpool title favorites?
Liverpool have been searching for a new goal-keeper for quite some time and now they have identified AS Roma's Alisson Becker as their main target.
IAF pilot dies in MiG-21 crash in Himachal Pradesh
A MiG-21 fighter jet crashed in Mehra Palli village in Himachal Pradesh's Kangra district today, killing an Indian Air Force pilot, officials said.
Driving license, pollution-certificates can now be carried in digital form
On Tuesday, the government announced that driving licenses and pollution control certificates can now be carried in digital forms.
#IndiaInEngland: How strong is Virat Kohli-led Test squad?
The BCCI has announced an 18-member squad for the first three Tests against England, starting August 1.
#CareerBytes: 5 online digital marketing courses for aspiring professionals
With customers steadily becoming more receptive to online transactions and businesses putting in a considerable amount of effort into building their online presence, digital marketing is gaining momentum as a promising arena to explore for both entrepreneurs and students.
Virat Kohli touches career-high 911 points, tops ICC ODI rankings
Indian captain Virat Kohli strengthened his position at the top of ICC ODI rankings for batsmen by touching career-high 911 points.
Anyone can enter: SC on women-entry ban in Sabarimala Temple
On Wednesday, the Supreme Court said the ban on women entry in Kerala's Sabarimala shrine is against the Constitution.
10 more moons discovered around Jupiter, one is an oddball
In a rather notable finding, astronomers have discovered 10 new moons orbiting Jupiter, bringing its total satellites to a whopping 79 - by far the most moons found orbiting any planet.
Govt to release unemployment data in next 2 months
The government today informed the Rajya Sabha that it will come out with unemployment data from 2016 in the next two months.
Unusual dismissals in cricket you might not have heard of
A cricket dismissal occurs when the batsman is disallowed from continuing to bat anymore in an innings.
Monsoon session: Lok Sabha accepts no-confidence motion against NDA
On the first day of the Monsoon Session of Parliament, a no-confidence motion was moved and accepted against the Prime Minister Narendra Modi led NDA in Lok Sabha on Wednesday.
Indian-Americans donate $1bn every year, one-third of their giving potential
Indian-Americans, who are among the ethnic groups with highest per capita income, donate about $1 billion/year, far less than their potential of $3 billion philanthropy in the US, revealed a first-of-its-kind survey.
US: Indian girl killed as two training aircraft collide midair
The 19-year-old Indian girl Nisha Sejwal was among three people killed when two small training aircraft from a flight school collided midair yesterday in the US state of Florida.
This BJP MLA shows there's no age to getting educated
When, during school visits, he emphasized that studies should be taken seriously, something pinched him.
#HealthBytes: 5 simple home remedies for headaches
With long working hours, pressures of meeting deadlines, and fast-paced lifestyles, headaches can be quite common these days.
BCCI announces India's squad for first 3 Tests against England
The Indian squad for the upcoming Test series against England was announced by the BCCI on Wednesday.
What is the ideal ODI Playing XI for India?
India went down to England 1-2 in the recently concluded ODI series.
"Don't take coercive step against Kanhaiya till July 20"
Delhi HC today directed JNU not to take any coercive step on a fine imposed against its former Students' Union President Kanhaiya Kumar till July 20.
Your OnePlus 6 camera is getting a major upgrade
If at all there is anything to complain about the OnePlus 6, one could perhaps nitpick on its camera quality.
#HappyBirthdayPriyanka: Keep breaking the glass ceilings
Priyanka Chopra, a name that has been on India's lips for more than a decade, has now become a metaphor for excellence, worldwide.
Ex-Rajya Sabha MP, Chandan Mitra resigns from BJP
Former Rajya Sabha MP and current editor of The Pioneer, Chandan Mitra, has resigned from the BJP and is slated to join the Trinamool Congress when West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee holds her annual mega rally on Saturday.
Smell the coffee: The trend #TalkToAMuslim will hardly solve problems
The Indian political discourse has been reduced to Hindu-Muslim debate, quite, unfortunately. Whatever happened to development, a united opposition and other pressing issues is a question for science fiction writers.
Parliament Monsoon session: What to expect
The Monsoon session of the Parliament begins today, July 18, and a lot of pending bills are expected to be discussed.
#IndiaProudAgain: Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra bags gold at French meet
India's star javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra won the gold at the Sotteville Athletics meet in France yesterday, beating 2012 London Olympics gold-medallist Keshorn Walcott.
#IndiaInEngland: Injury might rule Bumrah out of first 3 Tests
In his race against the clock to regain his fitness, India's pace sensation Jasprit Bumrah has been struck another blow.
Pakistan Army 'openly' supporting religious extremists, alleges US Congressman
US lawmaker Dana Rohrabacher alleged that "corrupt" Pakistani Army officers are involved in the "extrajudicial killing" of Mohajirs in Karachi.
Delhi: Husband of dead air-hostess didn't reveal he was divorced
In the latest development in the alleged suicide case of 39-year-old air-hostess in Delhi, the police said she didn't know about her husband's first marriage and was likely upset over it.
2018 Audi Q7, Audi Q3 Design Edition launched in India
As special variants of its luxury Q7 and Q3 SUVs, Audi has launched the new 'Design Edition' in India.
3 things we learned from England vs India ODIs
England swept aside India in the final ODI to clinch the three-match series 2-1 after another superb ton by Joe Root.
UP: Son kills mother, pierces eyes, for not giving money
In a horrific incident, a 30-year-old man allegedly killed his mother late on Monday night in Sonbarsa village, about 20 km from Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, for not giving him money.
Had a very, very good meeting with Putin: Trump
US President Donald Trump said he had a very good meeting with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in Helsinki, Finland, during which they discussed a wide range of bilateral and global issues.
Apps should collect minimal data like Aadhaar does: TRAI Chairman
TRAI Chairman RS Sharma has said that some apps collect more-than-required data and customers are unaware of what is being done with it.
Unique questions papers planned for competitive exams like JEE, NEET
The new National Testing Agency (NTA) is looking to change how important examinations like JEE Mains, NEET, and UGC NET are conducted in the country.
Greater Noida: Three dead after buildings collapse, many feared trapped
On Tuesday night, an under construction six-storey building fell on another four-storey one in Greater Noida's Shahberi village, killing three.
#CareerBytes: 6 online courses to help you become a filmmaker
Filmmaking is one of the most exciting career options today and the film industry generates huge employment opportunities.
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.
Xiaomi's latest Android One smartphones to launch on July 24
Xiaomi's latest Android One smartphones, the Mi A2 and Mi A2 Lite, will be launched on July 24 at a global event in Madrid, Spain.
This is how you can access WhatsApp features before others
Following reports that WhatsApp was testing two new features to be incorporated into the notifications panel, the Facebook-owned messaging service has now beta-rolled out the 'Mute' option on the notification panel.
#FinancialBytes: 5 best apps for all your short-term loan needs
Gone are the days when you needed to visit a financial institution or make various phone calls to get a loan.
Top 5 much-awaited Bollywood biopics that are yet to release
From the looks of it, the new mantra to success for any Bollywood filmmaker is to make a biopic.
Crocs introduces high-heeled 'Clogs': To buy or not to buy?
For a good number of years, Crocs has divided the fashion industry, with some experts terming them the 'Ugliest shoes known to man' and some vociferously contradicting the former.
Sexual abuse allegations rock USA Diving, former coach accused
Two female divers have filed a lawsuit stating that USA Diving, the governing body, had ignored their plea to investigate coach Will Bohonyi.
Funny incidents when Pakistani cricketers made a fool of themselves
Pakistani cricketer Hasan Ali's wicket celebration, against Zimbabwe, left the pacer red-faced after he pulled his neck muscle.
Vivo Y71i with face-unlock launched in India for Rs. 8,990
As a trimmed down variant of the Y71 smartphone, Vivo has launched the Vivo Y71i in India.
#FinancialBytes: A step-by-step guide to Income Tax return filing
July 31 is the last date to file your income tax, and if you fail to do it on or before that, a penalty of upto Rs. 10,000 would be levied.
Chennai: Men accused of raping 11-year-old thrashed in court
Out of the 17 men accused of raping an 11-year-old girl with hearing disability for seven months in Chennai, some were thrashed by a group of lawyers today.
#CareerBytes: Hone your skills with these add-on courses from DU
Delhi University offers a plethora of short-term add-on courses that are aimed at adding that "extra" edge to the regular degrees, keeping affordability and availability in mind.
Peak-hour flight fares may increase if govt. passes new proposal
In a move akin to surge pricing policies on ride-hailing services, the Airports Authority of India (AAI) is mulling over a proposal to impose additional charges on airlines for flights during peak hours.
Nokia X5 with notch-based display could launch in China, tomorrow
As its second smartphone to sport a notched display after Nokia X6, HMD Global is expected to launch Nokia X5 in China tomorrow, according to reports.
Football: Top 5 summer transfers of 2018
Association football comes with the excitement of transfers and all the drama surrounding it.
One train removed from Delhi Metro's Magenta-Line after technical glitch
One train was removed from service on Delhi Metro's Magenta Line today after it had some technical problems, officials said, adding services were briefly delayed.
IIT/IIM students fetching sky-rocketing salaries, double than other college grads
Engineering graduates from top IITs are fetching 137% higher salary package than an average engineer, while management graduates from top IIMs are getting 121% more than an average MBA graduate, says a report.
#HealthBytes: 5 home remedies to treat cold and cough
Since time immemorial, Indians have been using natural, homemade remedies to treat various illnesses and infections.
PNB collects Rs. 151.66 crore as below minimum balance penalty
In FY 2017-18, a total penalty of Rs. 151.66cr has been recovered due to non-maintenance of minimum balance in nearly 1.23 crore savings fund accounts, PNB replied in response to RTI activist Chadra Shekhar Gaud's query.
Deadline to fill vacant seats in Calcutta University colleges extended
The last date of admission in some Calcutta University-affiliated colleges has been extended to August 20 from July 10 to fill up the vacant seats, West Bengal Education Minister Partha Chatterjee said today.
8 Indian institutes launch LEAP, Rs. 40cr microscope for atoms
Atoms are an integral area of research for science, so eight reputed Indian institutions came together, pooled in Rs. 40cr and developed a remotely operable microscope.
Virgin Orbit in partnership to build a spaceport in UK
Richard Branson-owned Virgin Orbit, a spin-off of space tourism venture Virgin Galactic, has announced a partnership with Cornwall Airport Newquay, UK, to build a spaceport that will offer rocket launches, as well as passenger airline services simultaneously.
Modi rally tent-collapse: Human factors involved, non-bailable charges slapped
A day after 90 people were injured at a tent-collapse in PM Narendra Modi's Midnapore rally, officials have flagged "multiple reasons."
Drama, shocks and surprises: Most bizarre World Cup moments ever
The FIFA World Cup has a long and rich history. It has given us several memorable incidents; some of which have been iconic, some notorious, and some just plain bizarre.
#FinancialBytes: Situations in which you can withdraw PF before retirement
Employees Provident Fund (EPF) is primarily a retirement benefit scheme by the Government of India for all salaried individuals in which employees get their accumulated funds after retirement or job-loss to finance their expenditures.
Goa wants only 'good tourists': Heavy fines for public-drinking, littering
Goa, a state dependent on tourism, is becoming selective. Now it wants only "good" visitors, Tourism Minister Manohar Ajgaonkar has said.
UAE: Indian man working with a bank found dead
An Indian man working with a bank in UAE has been found dead, a week after he went missing, Khaleej Times reported.
WhatsApp Android beta gets 'Mute' button for notifications panel
Following reports that WhatsApp was testing two new features to be incorporated into the notifications panel, the Facebook-owned messaging service has now rolled out the 'Mute' option on the notification panel for all users having the latest WhatsApp beta version on their Android devices.
These Airtel, Vodafone plans offer 1-year free Amazon Prime subscription
The Amazon Prime Day is up and running with exclusive deals on thousands of products. However, the sale is limited to Amazon Prime members only.
World Cup: Who could bat at number 5 for India?
Virat Kohli and India have plenty to worry about when it comes to the middle-order.
Section 377: SC reserves order after a week of hearing
The SC has reserved its order on the constitutionality of Section 377, arguments on which began on July 10.
Swami Agnivesh brutally thrashed by BJP workers in Jharkhand
On Tuesday, social activist Swami Agnivesh was allegedly attacked by BJP Yuva Morcha workers in Jharkhand's Pakur area.
Bengaluru: IPS officer in viral kissing-video replaced, no posting yet
A video showing Bengaluru SP (Rural) Bheemashankar S Guled kissing a married woman has brought much shame to the state government and police force.
West Indies recall Andre Russell for Bangladesh ODIs
West Indian all-rounder Andre Russell has been recalled into the ODI squad for the three-match series against Bangladesh.
Ahmedabad University, American management-school to launch MBA in pharma management
With an aim to tap the huge market potential in pharmaceutical and allied industries, the Gujarat-based Ahmedabad University has collaborated with America's Rady School of Management at the University of California, San Diego to launch a Global Executive MBA degree in Pharmaceutical Management.
Rani Mukerji's 'Hichki' is going places, this time to Russia
Bollywood film "Hichki", which stars Rani Mukerji, is set for a release in Russia a day after Teachers' Day.
Aston Martin unveils its concept luxury flying car
As an expression of interest in flying cars, luxury car maker Aston Martin has unveiled its concept of a personal aerial vehicle and it is as luxurious as you would expect.
Airhostess 'suicide': Husband wanted money she got from flat's sale
Three days after a Lufthansa air hostess in Delhi was found dead after falling from her terrace, police arrested her husband, whom her parents have accused of harassing and abusing her.
Football: Australian ace Tim Cahill announces retirement
Socceroos legend and Australia's leading international goal-scorer, Tim Cahill, has called time on his glittering career.
Mayawati sacks top BSP-worker after comments on "foreigner" Rahul Gandhi
As the opposition attempts to forge a unity to take on the BJP, BSP Chief Mayawati has made her political priorities clear.
FIFA World Cup 2018: Worst XI
Several exceptional players failed to replicate their form in Russia.
FIFA World Cup 2018: Best XI
The FIFA World Cup is a stage where nothing can be taken for granted and the team that finally triumphs makes a place among the pantheons of great.
The best available smartphones in India with 8GB RAM
Loosely speaking, RAM allows your smartphone/device to instantaneously store and access information that it requires to perform various computing tasks.
Bollywood screwed up 'Sacred Games', and let's just accept that
Take the second best story teller (the first one is busy white-washing his friend's sins), put the beloved city of Bombay in the background, tie up with the biggest digital content partner, ask all the media guys to write raving reviews about your show. And, voila, you get 'Sacred Games'.
Jharkhand baby-selling racket: Maneka Gandhi directs states to take steps
A day after authorities rescued the fourth baby sold by a Sister and a staff member at a Missionaries of Charity shelter home in Jharkhand, Women and Child Development Minister Maneka Gandhi has directed all states to inspect such child care institutions (CCI) run by the organization.
Trump embarrassed US; acted like Putin's 'fanboy': Arnold Schwarzenegger
Veteran action star and former California Governor, Arnold Schwarzenegger, has attacked President Donald Trump saying he acted like a "fanboy" of Russian President Vladimir Putin in their embarrassing press conference.
Appalling! Kolkata man held for raping street dog
In an appalling case, a man was arrested in Kolkata for raping a street dog inside his residence Sunday.
US: Afghan-Embassy holds memorial-service for Hindus, Sikhs killed in Afghanistan
The Afghan Embassy in Washington held a memorial service on Sunday for the members of the minority communities of Hindus and Sikhs killed recently in a terrorist attack in Afghanistan.
Mueller-probe shouldn't be permitted to interfere with US-Russia relations: Putin
Russian President Vladimir Putin has described the probe by US Special Counsel Robert Mueller into Moscow's election meddling as "political games" that shouldn't be permitted to interfere with US-Russia relations.
Akshay, Salman in Forbes' 100 highest-paid celebs list, SRK out
Bollywood stars Akshay Kumar ($40.5mn) and Salman Khan ($37.7mn) have made it to Forbes' 100 highest paid entertainers list for 2018, grabbing the 76th and 82nd spots respectively.
Amazon Prime Day sale: Users report issues with the website
The much-awaited Amazon Prime Day sales, which kicked-off on July 16, seems to be experiencing difficulties.
Elon Musk's "pedo" comment wipes $2bn off Tesla's value
After Tesla CEO Elon Musk baselessly accused British cave diver and Thai cave rescue hero Vern Unsworth of being a "pedo", Tesla shares fell by 2.75% on Monday, knocking almost $2bn off the company's value.
Delhi: Six-year-old mercilessly raped outside famous temple
Tainting Delhi's name once again, a man allegedly raped a six-year-old outside a temple at DDU Marg in central Delhi on Saturday.
'Mobocracy can't be allowed': SC seeks new laws on lynching
Taking cognizance of the alarming rise in mob lynching cases, the SC today gave the Centre and states four weeks to come up with a law on such crimes.
#WorldEmojiDay: The woman who decides how Google's emojis look like
Jennifer Daniel is the director of Android emojis at Google, or more loosely, the company's emoji interpreter.
England vs India 3rd ODI: Fantasy XI
India and England will lock horns in the crucial third ODI, tonight, which is also the series decider.
Reeta Bhaduri, beloved on-screen mother, dies at 62
Veteran actor Reeta Bhaduri, known for portraying the mother in several television serials and movies, died last night after fighting kidney ailments for years. She was 62.
Uttarakhand: After watching porn, 5 minor boys gangrape an 8-year-old
In a disturbing case, five boys aged 9-14, students of Classes 6-9, allegedly gangraped an eight-year-old girl in Sahaspur, Uttarakhand, after watching porn.
12 best 'selfie' smartphones for every budget segment in India
In this era of selfies and social media, the front camera on a smartphone has become an important deciding factor for buyers.
#HealthBytes: Five simple hacks to help manage hair loss
Excessive hair loss can get really frustrating, and given growing pollution levels, sedentary lifestyles, and faster ageing, the risk of excessive hair fall or even baldness is at an all-time high.
Here are the 5 apps that every entrepreneur should use
Are you a self-starter, energetic, creative and determined individual? Simply, in one word are you an entrepreneur?
Honor 9N to launch on July 24 in India
Putting an end to all Honor 9i and Honor Play speculations, Honor has confirmed that it will launch the Honor 9N in India on July 24.
#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.
