Maruti Suzuki Ciaz facelift to launch in India in mid-August
Days after teasing the car, Maruti Suzuki has confirmed that the 2018 Ciaz facelift will be launched in India by mid-August.
Xiaomi-owned Huami launches its smartwatches in India
Xiaomi-owned wearable brand Huami has launched its Amazfit Bip and Amazfit Stratos smartwatches in India.
How much longer before humans conquer ageing?
Countless researches, superfoods, cosmetics and exercises claim to have found the way to achieve human's most wishful desire - to enhance longevity or at least our health spans.
#HealthBytes: 5 food items to help you decrease cholesterol levels
Your cholesterol level basically depends on what you fill your plates with.
Yusuf Pathan only Indian to fail dope test in 2017-18
Yusuf Pathan was the only Indian cricketer to fail a dope test, last year.
After Android, UPI-based Truecaller Pay comes to iOS
Last year in March, popular caller identification app Truecaller, launched its UPI-based payment service - Truecaller Pay - for Android users in India.
#CareerBytes: Preparing for SBI-PO? These 5 online courses will help
Bank Probationary Officer exam is one of the most competitive exams in India.
This start-up has invented the best cure for hangovers
82 Labs is a US-based start-up that manufactures drinks to reduce morning-after hangovers.
5 best apps to help you learn a new language
Learning a new language might be a difficult challenge, but it's also one of the most rewarding skills.
Suspended Gunathilaka to miss ODIs due to misconduct
Sri Lanka's opening batsman, Danushka Gunathilaka, has been left out of the squad for the upcoming 5-match ODI series against South Africa, starting July 29.
Hyderabad Police to take AI's help to catch traffic violators
People not wearing helmets is a persistent problem faced by traffic police force countrywide.
Bollywood celebs voice their outrage over increasing instances of lynching
Bollywood celebrities, including lyricist Javed Akhtar and director Sudhir Mishra, today voiced their outrage over the increasing instances of lynching and pressed for justice for the victims.
Pakistan-polls: Top players and what their win means for India
Pakistan will vote to choose its next prime minister (PM) tomorrow, and the stage is all set.
Archer, forced to work as laborer, granted Rs. 5 lakh
Former archer, Ashok Soren, has been granted Rs. 5 lakh by Sports Ministry after it had come to light that the athlete was working as a daily wage laborer.
Abu Dhabi likely to get its first Hindu-temple by 2020
Abu Dhabi is likely to get its first Hindu temple by 2020, and a legal entity (named Mandir Ltd) has been registered with the local government for its construction.
#FinancialBytes: Form 26AS and its role in filing ITRs
The deadline for filing ITR i.e. July 31, is just a week away. So, if you haven't yet filed your ITR, do it now to avoid getting penalized.
Fixing allegations have tarnished my best moments, says Maxwell
Australian cricketer Glenn Maxwell has expressed shock and disappointment after being indirectly accused of match-fixing by a sting conducted by media outlet Al Jazeera.
Lynching won't stop until cow becomes 'Rashtra Mata': BJP MLA
Incidents of lynching will not stop till cow gets the status of "Rashtra Mata", a BJP MLA from Telangana has said, amid the outrage over the Alwar mob lynching of a Muslim man.
PNB Scam: Choksi moves to Antigua, takes up local passport
Absconding diamantaire Mehul Choksi has left the US to take refuge in the island of Antigua located in the tiny Caribbean country of Antigua and Barbuda.
'No attack on David Headley': Lawyer dismisses reports
Hours after reports emerged that 2008 Mumbai attack convict David Headley was fighting for life after being attacked in prison, his lawyer has dismissed the claims.
#HealthBytes: 5 remarkable health benefits of morning walks
What if we told you that taking daily 30-minute walks in the morning can significantly reduce risks of developing bad lifestyle-induced diseases?
Delhi sealing: Nearly 5,700 properties sealed by civic-bodies since Dec'17
Nearly 5,700 properties have so far been sealed by three municipal corporations in Delhi for allegedly violating provisions of Delhi Master Plan 2021.
Samsung patents a display covering both sides of a phone
Samsung is rumored to be launching its first foldable smartphone sometime in early 2019, but it seems that the company has started looking much beyond that.
Maratha protests turn violent, one cop killed, vehicles set ablaze
A statewide bandh in Maharashtra today turned violent as protesters demanding reservation for Marathas attacked police, set fire to vehicles and blocked roads.
The 50 shades of journalism, all black in color
In their pursuit of breaking news, they have broken truth. In order to garner more eyeballs, they have lost vision. And, to become profitable, they have lost their souls.
China: Tibetan students banned from taking part in religious activities
Children in traditionally Buddhist Tibet have been banned from taking part in religious activities over the summer holidays in China.
Indian-origin economist, working for World Bank, drowns at Bali beach
A young Indian-origin senior economist, working with the World Bank, drowned after strong currents pulled her away while she was swimming in a restricted area at a beach in Bali, Indonesia on Saturday.
Best moments of Messi as Barca's number 10
Lionel Messi is one of the greatest of all time.
IIT-KGP offers new awards, scholarships for UG-students for academics, research
The IIT Kharagpur has instituted several new awards and scholarships for its undergraduate students for academics and research following donations by many alumni and corporates, an IIT KGP press statement said today.
Busted: 5 WWE myths put to rest
A scripted sports entertainment like WWE thrives on creating dramatic story lines and acting them out to perfection.
UP: Teenage girl dies after scorned lover sets her ablaze
A 16-year-old girl died today after she was allegedly set ablaze by her jilted lover at Chaukhandi village under Safdarganj police station limits in Barabanki district of Uttar Pradesh, the police said.
Alwar-lynching: Action against four cops due to 'error in judgment'
The post-mortem report of Alwar lynching victim Rakbar has confirmed he died of "shock as a result of ante-mortem (before death) injuries."
Mumbai teen dies of leptospirosis, family alleges 'custodial torture' death
Following the death of a 17-year-old in Mumbai's Sion Hospital, his kin and acquaintances launched protests, alleging he died due to custodial torture.
Thai cave: Nine Australian rescuers get bravery awards
Nine Australians involved in the rescue of Thai youth soccer team, 'Wild Boars', from the treacherous Tham Luang cave have been awarded medals for bravery in their home country.
Lower Parel ROB closed: Chaos, crowd as common people inconvenienced
Agreeing to the suggestions put forth by an expert committee of IIT-Bombay, BMC and Western Railway, the pivotal Delise Bridge or Lower Parel ROB in Mumbai was closed down for repairs today morning.
Anand, 'Super 30' mentor, accused of fraud, misleading JEE aspirants
For years now, celebrated mathematician Anand Kumar has made headlines as the mentor whose students from poor backgrounds almost always make it to the prestigious IITs.
Ryan Lochte, Olympic gold medalist, suspended by USADA
Ryan Lochte, the 6-time Olympic gold medalist has been suspended by the United States Anti-Doping Agency for 14 months.
Honor 9N launched in India, price starts at Rs. 11,999
Honor 9N has been finally launched in India. The phone comes at a starting price of Rs. 11,999 and will go on sale exclusively via Flipkart, from July 31 at 12 noon.
Wearable keyboard: The future of typing or a step backward?
Consumer tech does take bizarre turns at times, and that seems to be the case with a novel, wearable keyboard, simply called 'Tap'.
Is Cristiano Ronaldo the fittest footballer?
33-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo has set a fitness level which is difficult for others to match.
Shahid Kapoor to get his wax statue at Madame Tussauds
A lot of Bollywood stars have been featured at Madame Tussauds museum. Now, the next in line to be waxed is Shahid Kapoor.
Pakistan: Doctors say Sharif not well; jailed ex-PM demands medical-facilities
A medical board which examined Nawaz Sharif yesterday recommended the immediate shifting of the jailed former Pakistani PM to a hospital but Sharif insisted that the medical facilities should be provided to him in the jail itself.
Mumbai: 'Drunk' driver rams Jaguar into 12 cars, 21 bystanders
At least 21 people were injured and a dozen vehicles damaged when a speeding Jaguar crashed into them in Mumbai's Andheri yesterday evening.
Ozil's accusations emphatically rejected by German FA
In a statement released on Monday, the German Football Association (DFB) has claimed that it finds Mesut Ozil's accusations "incomprehensible in their tone and message".
#EndOfAnEra: Flipkart to shutdown eBay.in in August
According to ToI, Flipkart is all set to shutdown one of India's oldest e-commerce sites, eBay.in, marking the end of an era.
Don't miss the century's longest lunar eclipse on July 27
With Friday approaching, the countdown has already begun for what will be the longest total lunar eclipse of the 21st century.
Chennai: At least five dead after falling off crowded train
At least five commuters traveling on the footboard of a Chennai local died as they hit a 'hard surface' when the train entered the St Thomas Mount station.
New records set at Youth Athletics Championships
The 15th National Youth Athletics Championships, being held at Vadodara, saw new records being set on its final day.
Auto fares in Delhi to increase roughly 30%
Appeasing to their strong vote-bank of auto-rickshaw drivers, Delhi government is set to increase auto fares. Compared to the current Rs. 25 for the first 2kms, now only the first kilometer will cost that much.
Abhishek-Aishwarya's fight that didn't happen. Will rumor mills slow down?
A rather dull moment of celebrity couple, overworking paparazzi and Mumbai airport. Put them all together, and what do you get? Lots of rumors.
If people stop eating beef, lynching incidents will stop: RSS-leader
Experts, the government, the judiciary, and the masses, everyone is shocked by the alarming rise in mob lynching incidents, and no one knows how to solve it.
Honor 9N India launch today: How to live stream it
The stage is set for Honor to unveil its latest mid-budget smartphone - the Honor 9N - in India today.
Indian diaspora is making a mark all over world: Modi
The Indian diaspora is making a mark all over the world and they are the country's "rashtradoots (ambassadors)", PM Narendra Modi told a gathering of Indian community members in Rwanda.
Did Tesla ask its suppliers for refunds to appear profitable?
Tesla seems to be in the midst of yet another controversy.
'I gave up nothing,' says Trump over meeting with Putin
US President Donald Trump yesterday said he had given up "nothing" during his summit with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in Helsinki, Finland, following a week of withering, bipartisan criticism over his handling of the meeting.
Dhoni was highest individual taxpayer in Bihar-Jharkhand region last year
Former Indian skipper MS Dhoni was the highest individual taxpayer in the whole of the Bihar-Jharkhand region last year.
These 8 men allegedly assaulted Swami Agnivesh in Jharkhand
Last Tuesday (July 17), as activist and former minister Swami Agnivesh left a tribal rally in Jharkhand's Pakur, a group of "100-150" men pounced on him and started assaulting him.
WhatsApp Roundup: Recently announced features you should know about
WhatsApp is the most preferred instant messaging app with over 1.5 billion users worldwide.
#IndianRailways: 5 rules every frequent railway traveler should know!
Indian Railways, which started its services 165 years ago, is considered the country's most economical mode of transportation.
Why aren't female condoms as popular as other contraceptives?
Considering India's struggle with population control, a dedicated Condom Day or Contraceptive Week or Reproductive Health Month to raise awareness is long overdue.
Know all about the world's most expensive car sold
Picture this: 15 million Euros (about Rs. 122 crore) for a car. Only three to be ever made. And none is available.
#FinancialBytes: Top 5 Travel Loans available in India
We live in a wonderful world that is full of beauty and adventure, and the best way to explore it is through travel. This wonderful experience, however, comes with a baggage of expenses.
Huawei Nova 3, Nova 3i to launch on July 26
Huawei is expected to launch its latest camera-centric smartphones, Nova 3 and Nova 3i, in India on July 26.
Chahal named in India A for 4-day games against SA
With an intention to prepare Yuzvendra Chahal for the Test format, the BCCI has named him in the India A squad.
#FinancialBytes: How to check your PF balance
Gone are the days when your Employees Provident Fund (EPF) details were released at the end of the financial year.
Vulnerability in Gmail feature could expose users' data
Gmail is in the midst of a redesign drive involving addition of new features, but US officials are concerned about a vulnerability that could potentially expose personal data of the users.
#TravelBytes: 5 breathtakingly beautiful Indian trips to take during monsoon
Admit it or not, it's difficult to concentrate on work when the mighty rain gods are vigorously showering little drops of happiness outside.
Everything we know about the Google Pixel 3 devices
Back in April this year, an Android Open Source Project (AOSP) code revealed the naming of Google's 2018 flagship smartphones.
Four ways you can use petrol-pumps apart from refilling fuel
For most, 'petrol-pump' means just a fuel-refilling station. But do you know it can serve us in many more ways?
From August 1, NPCI bans UPI payments within same account
In a bid to curb fake and artificial payments made to receive cashbacks, the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has decided to ban all payments within the same account from its Unified Payments Interface (UPI) platform.
Ragging complaints in varsities, higher educational institutions doubled in 3yrs
The number of complaints of ragging reported to University Grants Commission (UGC) and higher educational institutions (HEIs) has doubled in the last three years, Union HRD Minister Prakash Javadekar today informed Rajya Sabha.
Favoring eloped couple, Kerala HC says 'love is blind'. Respect!
Setting aside a college order that expelled a couple for eloping, the Kerala High Court recently said, "Love is blind and an innate humane instinct."
#CareerBytes: Preparing for CA? These 5 online courses will help
One of the most sought after courses in India is the Chartered Accountancy (CA) course offered by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI).
Yogi creates record; visits all 75 UP districts in 16-months
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath today set a record of sorts by visiting all the 75 districts of Uttar Pradesh during the past 16 months he has been in office.
Google Assistant now shows a 'visual overview' of your day
Virtual assistants are already making our lives easier, and it seems like Google is pushing the frontiers even further.
#HealthBytes: 5 food items that help low blood pressure patients
It's quite common to assume that high blood pressure is the only blood pressure-related problem there is. However, low blood pressure is also dangerous.
1,883 small and big quakes hit India since 2015: Govt
More than 1,880 earthquakes of varying magnitudes, including three measuring above 7-magnitude, jolted India during the past three years until this July, Minister of Earth Sciences Harsh Vardhan said in Lok Sabha today.
Sri Lanka thrash South Africa: Highlights and key stats
Sri Lanka thrashed South Africa by 199 runs, in the second Test, to win the series 2-0.
Finance Ministry refuses to share three reports on 'black money'
The Finance Ministry has refused to share a copy of three reports on the quantum of black money held by Indians inside the country and abroad, saying its disclosure would cause a breach of privilege of Parliament.
This Gurugram eight-year-old had 100+ tapeworms in her brain
For six months, this eight-year-old had been suffering from severe headache and epileptic seizures.
Now you can check status of trains on WhatsApp!
Taking its passenger services up a notch, Indian Railways has partnered with MakeMyTrip to bring to you the latest status of running trains.
Timing and tale: What makes 'The Accidental Prime Minister' important
Anupam Kher starrer 'The Accidental Prime Minister' will clash with Shah Rukh Khan's 'Zero' at the box office on December 21, meaning that the collections of the former may take a hit.
#NostalgiaOverloaded: BlackBerry KEY2 launched in India for Rs. 42,990
It feels like 2016 once again. Why?
Not one, Deepika to get two Madame Tussauds wax statues
Deepika Padukone is the newest addition at Madame Tussauds with her wax figure set for attractions in London and Delhi.
After Shah speaks about 'going solo', Uddhav Thackeray hits back
In what is another proof of 'frenemy' relationship between Shiv Sena and BJP, Uddhav Thackeray on Monday said his party was friends with the public, and not with a specific party.
Meet Rohit Prasad, the Indian-born engineer who created Amazon's Alexa
Despite being a distant sci-fi vision in the 1970s, virtual assistants have become commonplace now.
Alwar-lynching: After RaGa's attack, BJP calls him "Merchant of Hate"
Congress Chief Rahul Gandhi lashed out at PM Narendra Modi today, blaming him for a "brutal 'New India' where humanity is replaced with hatred and people are crushed and left to die."
After no-confidence motion, Congress mulls privilege motion against Sitharaman, Modi
Congress is likely to move a privilege motion in the Lok Sabha against Defense Minister Nirmala Sitharaman over the Rafale deal.
British Sikhs to get ethnicity status in 2021 census: Report
Britain's strong Sikh community is set to be listed in the 2021 census as a distinct ethnicity rather than only as a religion, the UK Statistics Authority said.
Bihar: 16 girls raped in shelter-home, police dig for buried-body
The Bihar police started excavation in a shelter home of Muzaffarpur after it was alleged that a minor was killed and buried there.
'Make our city safer,' say Gurugram-residents after several sex-racket busts
Four days after a sex-racket was busted in a club in Gurugram's MG Road, residents of the area carried out a candle march on Sunday demanding action against pubs and clubs inside malls.
Employees may soon withdraw 75% PF if unemployed for 1-month
An employee, who is not in employment for a month, may be allowed to avail 75% of the Provident Fund standing to his credit, Labor Minister Santosh Gangwar said.
India to be world's third largest aviation market by 2025
India's aviation industry has been growing by leaps and bounds over the past few years, driven by government schemes, consistent increase in passengers, and investment by airlines.
#LikeARoyal: Shahid Kapoor's new house will make you jealous
The new house, in which Shahid Kapoor and his family will live, costs Rs. 55.60 crore, has a sea view and the actor will get six parking spots. Talk about a lavish lifestyle!
WhatsApp admin jailed since February for message he didn't send
Five months after a 21-year-old youth of Rajgarh district, MP, was arrested for an "objectionable" message forwarded in his WhatsApp group, his family has claimed he wasn't the admin then.
Biography of esteemed Marathi actor Bal Gandharva translated to Hindi
The Hindi translation of renowned Marathi theater actor and singer Bal Gandharva's biography was recently launched at Rabindra Bhawan in New Delhi.
5 WWE moments that shocked the world
The WWE encounters are roller-coaster rides full of emotional turmoil, epic clashes, and sometimes shockers that leave us in disbelief.
MS University of Vadodara cancels 'anti-national' Kunal Kamra's show
Controversial comedian Kunal Kamra's show, scheduled for August 11 at the MS University of Vadodara, got canceled after 11 ex-students objected to the Vice Chancellor on grounds of anti-national content.
Delhi Metro Blue Line: Services affected due to technical snag
Services were briefly affected from 9-9:15am on Delhi Metro's Blue Line (Line-3/4) today due to a technical snag near Rajouri Garden station.
Pakistan: Anti-ISI slogans raised outside army headquarters, video goes viral
Just a few days before Pakistan goes to general elections, scores of people raised anti-ISI slogans outside General Headquarters (GHQ) of the Pakistani army in Rawalpindi.
Triple talaq stops men from killing wives for cheating: SP-leader
A Samajwadi Party (SP) leader has added another item to the list of most bizarre justifications for triple talaq.
Dhoni told team don't celebrate win against Aussies, here's why!
Dhoni's calm demeanor, ability to take quick decisions and astute mind games made him one of the most successful captains.
Nawaz protecting India's interest, trying to damage Pak election-credibility: Imran
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chairman Imran Khan today accused jailed Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif of "protecting India's interests" and trying to damage the credibility of the July 25 General Elections.
Woman rejects man's proposal, he tells airport-authorities she carried bomb
On Saturday, a man called Mumbai airport authorities to inform that a woman carried a bomb in her bag. The authorities quickly swung to action only to learn the man was taking a revenge as the woman had rejected his marriage proposal.
#HealthBytes: 5 benefits of drinking enough water
With around 60% of our body comprising water, this elixir of life is crucial for healthy functioning.
Hyderabad: This isn't potty but 1.85kg of smuggled gold-paste!
DRI officials stopped a smuggling bid at Hyderabad airport on Saturday and recovered around 2kg of gold that was being brought in from Colombo.
You may soon make calls using your Apple's HomePod
Apple's HomePod smart speaker, which became commercially available a few months back, is reportedly getting an update that'll include a slew of new features including the ability to make and receive phone calls.
Burari deaths: Tommy the dog, "only remaining family member," dies
Tommy, whom relatives of the Burari mass suicide family called "our only remaining family member," died yesterday after a heart attack.
Like Apple's AirPower mat, Samsung to launch Wireless Charger Duo
While smartphone makers are fighting to deliver great devices, a less-evident competition prevails in a relatively new battlefield - wireless charging - a trend that de-clutters your messy wired life.
Kalyan Jewellers withdraws controversial Big B ad, apologizes to bankers
Kalyan Jewellers, on Sunday, apologized for their advertisement which showed bank employees in a bad light and said the clip has been pulled down from all media platforms.
In Jamshedpur, a tree for every newborn during Shravan month
As part of its green initiatives, Jamshedpur Notified Area Committee (JNAC) in Jharkhand has decided to undertake a drive, under which parents of babies born in the holy "Shravan month" will get a chance to plant and name a sapling after their child.
Eight rescued from Ghaziabad building collapse, one dead
Eight people have been rescued alive but injured after an under-construction building at Akash Nagar in Ghaziabad collapsed yesterday.
'Never threaten US again': Donald Trump to Iranian President Rouhani
US President Donald Trump warned Iran of dire consequences if it threatens America again.
Indians will call Pakistanis their 'master': PML-N Chief Shehbaz Sharif
Shehbaz Sharif, the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Prime Ministerial candidate, said that people can change his name if he doesn't take Pakistan ahead of India after coming into power, The Express Tribune reported.
There can't be "blanket-ban" on protests at Jantar Mantar: SC
More than nine months after the National Green Tribunal (NGT) banned protests at Delhi's Jantar Mantar, the SC has said a blanket ban is unacceptable.
Mesut Ozil announces international retirement, cites racial abuse as reason
Arsenal and Germany mid-fielder, Mesut Ozil, took to Twitter to announce his international retirement.
Now, BJP minister Jayant Sinha regrets garlanding lynching convicts
At the center of the storm for garlanding lynching convicts in Jharkhand, Union Minister Jayant Sinha said in an interview that he regretted his action as it was interpreted that he supported violence.
Alwar lynching: Cops covered 4km-journey in 3hrs, stopped for tea
Friday night, Mewat resident Rakbar alias Akbar Khan was brutally assaulted in Rajasthan's Alwar, on suspicion that he was smuggling cows.
Vietnam: Battering floods claim 19 lives; 13 are unaccounted for
Flash floods in Vietnam have now claimed at least 19 lives, as residents in affected areas sought safety in higher ground.
Manika Batra, six others, denied boarding on 'overbooked' Air-India flight
Commonwealth Games star, Manika Batra and six other table tennis players were denied boarding on an Air India flight, on Sunday, which left them stranded at Indira Gandhi International Airport.
One dead, 13 injured in Toronto shooting, gunman killed
At least one person died and 13 others were injured when a gunman opened fire in central Toronto, Canada, last night.
UP: Alleged rape victim goes to cops carrying fetus
In a disturbing incident, a 19-year-old woman went to Hasanpur police station, in Amroha, Uttar Pradesh, carrying a fetus in a bag to file a rape complaint on Saturday.
#HealthBytes: To reduce weight, you should eat these 5 food-items
Making a plan to lose weight, following a regular workout regimen, and eating healthy, but still not being able to witness the desired results can get really frustrating.
#IndiaInEngland: Can Kohli win the series against England?
India led by Virat Kohli will lock horns with England, in a 5-match Test series, from August 1.
For Rs. 1,095, you can exchange your feature-phone for JioPhone
Reliance Jio has introduced its Monsoon Hungama offer for all Jio stores and authorized retails partners.
Elon Musk is quietly running a small school inside SpaceX
Not known to many, Elon Musk runs a small school in the corner of his SpaceX headquarters in Hawthorne, California.
#FinancialBytes: Know how to select best mutual fund for you
Are you thinking of investing in mutual funds but don't know how to choose the best mutual fund scheme?
