03 Aug 2018

FIFA 19: A sneak peek into the new features

FIFA 19 is slated to release on September 28, and fans are already maintaining a countdown.

BBC

Hooks and jabs: 5 greatest boxers in history

One of the most popular combat sports, boxing has a rich and varied history.

5 financial services offered by Paytm you should know about

Paytm is Noida-based E-commerce start-up that mainstreamed digital wallets in India, and helped us get rid of the unnecessary hassle of making cash payments.

#HealthBytes: 5 amazing health benefits of mushrooms you never knew

Neither a veggie, nor a fruit, this delicious food the world savors so much, in fact, belongs to the fungi kingdom.

6 ways school students can improve their math skills

Math can be a tricky subject for many school students who struggle to understand core concepts, which can lead to confusion and discourage them from learning math.

'Dus Ka Dum': Leaked video shows Salman and SRK's love

Shah Rukh Khan will reportedly appear on the finale of 'Dus Ka Dum' on Sony Television with host Salman Khan.

WWE

Beyond the squared circle: WWE stars who indulged in politics

Wrestlers venturing into other professions is not a rarity, but for them to get involved in politics is rather an unusual decision.

#SmartphonesFaceoff: BlackBerry Evolve v/s Xiaomi Mi A2

In a bid to stay relevant in the smartphone market, BlackBerry has launched Evolve and Evolve X smartphones in India at Rs. 24,990 and Rs. 34,990, respectively.

Andy Murray breaks down into tears after victory

Andy Murray broke down into tears after beating Romanian Marius Copil in a three-set encounter at the Washington Open.

Assam NRC: Name of lone woman ex-CM missing from draft

In a shocking development, the name of Assam's only woman Chief Minister was excluded from the NRC draft, which released earlier this week.

Pakistan's first Sikh cop fired for being absent from work

Pakistan's first Sikh police officer has been sacked from service for being absent from office for over three months.

Maharashtra: Five held for sharing child pornography through WhatsApp

Five persons have been detained in Thane for allegedly watching and circulating child pornography through WhatsApp.

Real Madrid are demanding £670 mn for Modric

Real Madrid may have allowed Cristiano Ronaldo to leave the Bernabeu for Juventus, but they are in no mood to let go Luka Modric.

Enough hotchpotch? Here are top 5 weekend getaways from Mumbai

No matter how much we all adore our beloved 'City of dreams', but the fact is that it can, at times, get unbearably frustrating.

Will expose Didi's 'U-turn' on NRC: Poonam Mahajan

The BJP-TMC war over Assam's NRC went up another notch as the former's youth wing chief Poonam Mahajan slammed WB CM Mamata Banerjee's "U-turn" in the issue.

Ranveer and Deepika accused of yelling, being rude to fan

That Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone are adored all over, is not something new. Fans of Deepveer (as they are popularly called) can't stop gushing at their chemistry, both on and off screen.

An all-time legend in the making: Kohli's unique Test records

Virat Kohli knocked up a fine century in the Edgbaston Test when he overcame the fierce England bowling attack.

It's confirmed: John Abraham to play protagonist in 'Sarfarosh 2'

Confirming that he will be featuring in the sequel of Aamir Khan's 'Sarfarosh', actor John Abraham says he is geared up for the action-drama, which will be different from the original.

Upper age-limit for civil services exam fixed at 32: Government

The government has informed the Rajya Sabha that it has decided on an upper age limit of 32 years as of August 1, 2018, for the Civil Services Examination (CSE) conducted by the UPSC.

Pakistan: 12 girls' schools burnt down in Gilgit-Baltistan

Twelve girls' schools have been burnt down by unidentified persons in coordinated attacks in Pakistan's restive Gilgit-Baltistan, Geo News reported, quoting police officials.

German keeper Manuel Neuer denies Ozil's racism claim

Manuel Neuer has cited that the German Football Association (DFB) has always integrated players.

Delhi: Student stabs senior after morning assembly in government school

In a government school in Delhi's Krishna Nagar, a class XI student was stabbed multiple times by his junior on Thursday, after the school morning assembly.

Premier League champions Manchester City get Gabriel Jesus boost

Premier League champions Manchester City have received a definite boost as strike ace Gabriel Jesus signed a new contract extension.

17 opposition parties demand paper ballot in 2019

More than a year after the Election Commission (EC) declared all elections will be held through EVMs, 17 opposition parties are demanding a return to the ballot paper system.

Bigg Boss: Kamal Haasan under fire for allegedly defaming Jayalalithaa

Kamal Haasan, the host of 'Bigg Boss Tamil' is in hot water over his remarks on dictators.

UAE: Another Indian man wins whopping Rs. 18.66cr jackpot

Indians continue to enjoy good luck at the UAE's popular raffle draw as a Keralite hit the jackpot by winning an eye-popping 10 million AED (Rs. 18.66cr) today.

#InternationalBeerDay: Top 10 health benefits of drinking beer

Though, lovers of beer don't really need a special day to grab their choicest liquid, but they call the first Friday of August as International Beer day. Let's celebrate by, well, drinking beer!

World's smallest condoms aimed at transforming your sex-life are here

UK-based TheyFit claimed to have made the world's smallest condom, which might transform your sex life.

Aadhaar helpline number auto-saved on phones: Check your contact-list now

Have you ever saved UIDAI's number on your phone? Even if you haven't, chances are your phone will have the number saved. Search for 'UIDAI.'

Fanney Khan v/s Mulk v/s Karwaan: Who will earn more

'Fanney Khan', 'Mulk' and 'Karwaan' released today and the box-office is likely to see some heavy traffic this weekend. All three distinct films are targeted at a mass audience.

Reliance Jio GigaFiber: Registrations, Plans, Installation and other details

After disrupting the telecom industry, Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance is primed to take on the broadband space in India.

The most fierce Test cricket rivalries of all time

The James Anderson versus Virat Kohli battle in Tests is one of a kind.

From bus-conductor's daughter to criminals' nightmare: An IPS officer's tale

She is the Superintendent of Police in Himachal Pradesh's Kullu district whom the local drug-dealers dread.

Government withdraws social media monitoring hub proposal after SC rebuke

The Centre is withdrawing its proposal of creating a social media monitoring hub, it told the SC, weeks after the apex court termed the move akin to "creating a surveillance state."

WWE

Showcase of the Immortals: 5 best WrestleMania matches ever

WrestleMania is the flagship show of the WWE, first premiering in 1984.

Virat Kohli: The cricketer you know, the man you don't

This article does not talk about Virat Kohli's records or the great player that he is, but rather the man within.

Jet Airways 'can't run after 60 days,' stake-sale attempts on

The debt-ridden Jet Airways, India's second-largest airline by market share, is desperate for cash, and has resumed talks with investment bankers for assistance in a stake sale.

'The Accidental Prime Minister' director arrested on tax fraud charges

Vijay Ratnakar Gutte, director of 'The Accidental Prime Minister', was arrested for alleged GST Tax fraud.

Women's Hockey World Cup: India lose to Ireland in shootout

The semi-final dream of the Indian women's hockey team was quashed, when they lost against Ireland in a shootout in the quarters at the ongoing World Cup.

No sandwich, samosas, AI-passengers to get packed-items like peanuts, cookies

In a bid to save money, Air India has decided to give passengers on a flight (having less than an hour duration), packed food like peanuts, cookies etc., as opposed to snacks like samosas or sandwiches.

Bengaluru: This woman chose noodle packets to smuggle drugs

Whether noodles contain lead is still under debate, but for this Bengaluru-based woman, it contained drugs too.

#IndiaInEngland: Virat Kohli scripts several new records

Indian cricket skipper Virat Kohli played one of the best innings of his Test career as he smashed a magnificent 149 against England on Day 2 of the first Test at Edgbaston.

After US, Russia targeting Indian elections: Oxford University expert

After targeting elections in the US, Russia may turn its focus on other democracies like India and Brazil, an Oxford University Social Media expert has warned.

Zimbabwe: Emmerson Mnangagwa wins presidential election

Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa is now the Zimbabwe President , the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) said today, in an election marred by deadly violence and opposition allegations of vote rigging.

#StatAttack: Fastest to 22 Test tons

On Thursday August 2, Virat Kohli smashed his 22nd Test hundred against a fierce England bowling attack at Edgbaston.

Swaraj arrives in Kazakhstan, interacts with Indian community

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj today praised the Kazakh people for their warmth in welcoming the Indian diaspora as she interacted with the Indian community living in Kazakhstan.

Husband Goldie Behl gives update on Sonali Bendre's cancer treatment

Sonali Bendre, who'd taken the cancer treatment head on seems to have had some respite.

Mumbai: Man pulls woman's pants, molests her, arrested

A 40-year-old woman had a stomach-churning experience when she was out on a walk on Tuesday.

Delhi: To surprise girlfriend, engineer cons delivery man of luxury-watch

In what is an insane spin to 'things people do in love', a B.Tech graduate from Delhi was arrested on Thursday for conning a delivery man of a wristwatch worth Rs. 90,000 to 'surprise' his girlfriend.

Punishing only men for adultery violates right to equality: SC

The SC has commenced hearing on a much-criticized law: the 158-year-old criminalization of adultery in India.

Rashmi, India's first humanoid robot, can speak Hindi, Bhojpuri, Marathi!

Taking a leaf out of Sophia's (popular human-like robot) book, a 38-year-old Ranchi man is on the verge of developing India's own humanoid robot.

Maharashtra: Men gangrape eight-month pregnant woman after locking up husband

Eight men allegedly gangraped an eight-month pregnant woman after thrashing her and her husband and robbing them in Sangli, Maharashtra.

Where are the toppers of CAT (IIM) 2011-15 now?

The Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) are the most sought-after B-schools that provide quality management education in the country.

Trekking on your mind? Here are 5 best Indian treks

One of the favorite activities of adventure seekers across the globe, trekking is more than just a sport.

5 must-have self-defense weapons for women

India often witnesses cases of rapes, sexual assaults, and other crimes against women, which is absolutely disheartening.

#FinancialBytes: 10 Documents you need while filing your I-T Return

Notably, the deadline for filing of Income Tax Return for the FY 2017-18 has been extended to August 1.

How to protect your WhatsApp account against hacking

Despite WhatsApp being end-to-end encrypted, it is possible for the popular chat app to be hacked.

02 Aug 2018

Apple is now first public company worth $1 trillion

On Thursday, Apple became the world's first public company to be worth a whopping $1 trillion.

5 best strategy games (excluding Age of Empires)

A lot of us grew up playing 'Age of Empires' as children; the joy when we managed to defeat other civilizations while protecting our own was unparalleled.

#CareerBytes: 5 job portals meant exclusively for start-up jobs

It might be a great idea to start working at a start-up - they're growing, dynamic, unconventional, and innovative, making for a great workplace in all.

Married-couple thrashed, stripped, forced to drink urine for 'bringing dishonor'

In what is sure to make sane minds angry, a young couple was thrashed, stripped, and forced to drink urine in Madhya Pradesh's Hardaspur village, for marrying against their parents' wishes.

Rajkummar Rao dancing is what we didn't know we needed

'Milegi Milegi', the peppy song from 'Stree', is likely to become a chartbuster.

Skippers with most Tests without fielding same XI in consecutive-matches

Skipper Virat Kohli decided to drop Pujara for the first Test and picked up KL Rahul in the XI.

#FinancialBytes: What happens if you fail to file your ITR?

The Finance Ministry has extended the ITR filing deadline from July 31 to August 31, 2018.

Tesla is making AI chips in-house for its self-driving cars

On the back of its biggest loss ever to the tune of $717mn in just one quarter, Tesla CEO Elon Musk has announced that the company is building its own AI chips for its self-driving cars.

What to expect from Juventus and Milan in 2018-19?

Thursday turned out to be a big day in the world of Italian football.

Railways increases 'vacancies' for assistant loco pilots, technicians to 60,000

In a big relief to 47.56L candidates appearing for the first set of computer-based tests for the 26,502 vacancies of assistant loco pilots and technicians to be held on August 9, Railways Minister Piyush Goyal today said the number of "vacancies" has been more than doubled to 60,000.

Mumbai: Vine snake rests around ceiling fan in Mumbai local

Passengers of a Mumbai suburban train were left shocked after they spotted a snake coiled around the ceiling fan of a first-class coach today morning.

Sweden: Thieves flee with royal jewels in a speedboat

Sweden Tuesday saw a daring robbery, when two thieves nicked "priceless" crown jewels from the Strängnäs Cathedral in Stockholm and fled - in a speedboat.

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Remember the shoe-doctor? Anand Mahindra got him a new kiosk

In April, Anand Mahindra couldn't stop praising a cobbler, because of his marketing skills. The cobbler prefers calling himself a shoe doctor, and Mahindra spoke about his out-of-the-box thinking on Twitter.

Women's Hockey: All about India vs Ireland quarter-final

Indian eves will meet Ireland in the quarters of the ongoing women's hockey World Cup 2018.

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August 2 is my 2nd birthday: Amitabh Bachchan

Amitabh Bachchan, the legendary star, took to Twitter to express gratitude to fans who wished him on his 'second birthday' or 'rebirth day'.

277 'fake' engineering colleges in India, Delhi tops list

Delhi, India's capital, is one of the top rankers in several undesirable aspects: crimes against women, general crimes, drug consumption, drug trafficking, and even human trafficking.

Imran Khan opts for simple oath-ceremony, not to invite foreign-leaders

Imran Khan has decided against inviting foreign leaders and celebrities to his oath-taking ceremony as Pakistan's new Prime Minister as he wants to keep the event very simple.

Google developing censored search for China; whatever happened to ethics?

In a bid to enter China again, Google is reportedly planning to launch a censored version of its search engine that will blacklist websites and search results about democracy, human rights, religion, and peaceful protests, among other things.

This is how Mohammed Shami battled off-field issues

Indian premier pace bowler, Mohammed Shami, was embroiled with off-field controversies post the Test series against South Africa.

Baahubali's prequel focusing on Sivagami's rise gets Netflix series

Fans of 'Baahubali' can revisit the world of Mahishmati in a new Netflix series that will explore the journey of Sivagami in a prequel to the SS Rajamouli's two-part blockbuster.

Aadhaar: Soon you can change address without submitting proof

The UIDAI is launching a new system next April to make it easier for subscribers to update their address.

Ahead of Amit Shah's visit, Mughalsarai station being painted saffron

Bharatiya Janata Party President Amit Shah is visiting Mughalsarai in Uttar Pradesh on August 5, and ahead of his visit, the station is being painted saffron.

Assam: NRC protests tense after police detain TMC-team at airport

Protests over NRC in Assam turned tense as police refused to let a TMC delegation from West Bengal (WB) leave the Silchar airport.

After leaving, Akshay is confident he's best suited for 'Mogul'

Akshay Kumar, who's on a biopic roll with his film 'Gold' releasing soon, believes that no one is better suited than him to play the part of Gulshan Kumar in 'Mogul', his biopic.

#HealthBytes: 5 Indian dinner options that help in weight-loss

Weight loss isn't about shrinking your diet or fasting. In fact, such practices are unhealthy.

#IndiaInEngland: Ashwin a thorn for left-handed batsmen

India's senior off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin was in business in the first innings of the Edgbaston Test against England after ending up with 4/60.

Supersonic interceptor missile successfully test-fired off Odisha coast

India today successfully test-fired an indigenously developed supersonic interceptor missile from a test range off the Odisha coast to validate "some improved features", defense sources said.

Indian among three foreigners shot dead by terrorists in Kabul

Three foreigners working for the global food services company Sodexo, including an Indian, were abducted and killed by terrorists in Kabul today.

Woman goes to make tea, finds 5-foot-long snake in kitchen

It was a normal day for Suman Gautam, who lives in Sheetla Colony, Gurugram, till she spotted a five-foot-long Indian rock python in her kitchen.

'Good News' not going to deliver any social message: Akshay

Akshay Kumar's recent projects may have been about various social causes but the actor says his next, 'Good News', will be something different.

iOS

New features are coming to WhatsApp Web

After releasing a slew of updates for its mobile application, WhatsApp is reportedly working on new updates for its WhatsApp Web service.

TN: Cash-for-marks racket unearthed at Anna University; 10 professors booked

The Tamil Nadu Police has booked 10 professors, including a former controller of examinations of the Anna University, for allegedly receiving money from some engineering students and giving them extra marks during re-evaluation, officials said today.

Singapore: Bangladeshi man disguised as Sikh to rob pawn-shop arrested

A Bangladeshi national disguised as a Sikh to rob a pawn shop in Singapore has been arrested, Singapore police said today.

BlackBerry launches two smartphones, but you shouldn't buy them

After launch of the nostalgia-inducing BlackBerry Key2, the smartphone maker, today, launched two new smartphones in India - Evolve, and Evolve X.

Gul Panag has a six-month-old son and no one knew

Gul Panag and husband Rishi Attari had a baby, six months ago, and no one knew about it. This came as a surprise (and shock) to everyone as Gul managed to keep her pregnancy and childbirth away from social media.

Bihar: 40-year-old murders young wife, sleeps with corpse for days

A Bihar-based man killed his wife and slept with her dead body for almost a week, but was tipped off when neighbors and relatives complained of a foul smell emanating from his residence.

US Congress approves amendment to exempt India from Russian sanctions

The US Congress has cleared a $716bn defense bill that will exempt particular countries, including India, from sanctions for dealing with Russia.

Muzaffarpur shelter-home: SC bars media from publishing minors' visuals

The SC has taken suo motu cognizance of the Muzaffapur shelter home sex abuse case. Among its first directions were instructions to media not to publish visuals of the minor victims, even in blurred or morphed form.

Equipment shortage sees SAI academies in dire situation

The Sports Authority of India's (SAI) several academies are in desperate need of equipments.

Not PM post, Banerjee just wants BJP defeated in 2019

Trinamool Congress Chief Mamata Banerjee has said she is not eyeing the Prime Minister's post and that her only motive was to see Bharatiya Janata Party's defeat in 2019 General elections.

Salman and Katrina set ramp on fire walking hand-in-hand

Manish Malhotra's show Haute Couture 2018 ended on a high note, garnering applauds.

#IndiaInEngland: Virat Kohli's mic-drop gesture post Root's dismissal grabs attention

There was an extra bit of drama, at Edgbaston, on Day 1 of the first Test between England and India as Virat Kohli performed a 'mic-drop' gesture following the dismissal of Joe Root.

Delhi: Bogus company heads arrested for duping over 100 people

Two well-educated people were arrested for allegedly duping over 100 people by posing as representatives of a renowned job portal, police said today.

Delhi: Man murders wife on her birthday,2-year-old son sole witness

This Delhi woman wasn't expecting a 'gift' like this on her birthday.

This is how WhatsApp plans to make money

On Wednesday, WhatsApp announced the launch of its first revenue-generating product, WhatsApp Business API.

#HealthUpdate: Done with fourth chemo-cycle, Irrfan Khan talks about life

The biggest takeaway from Irrfan Khan's interview after he was diagnosed with a neuroendocrine tumour is this- the man is staying positive, and fighting the rare form of cancer will smile, sans complaints.

India-born Akshay Venkatesh wins Fields Medal, the 'Nobel' of mathematics

New-Delhi born and Australia-bred Akshay Venkatesh has made India real proud.

Jet Airways faces crisis as employees reject 25% pay cuts

Cash-strapped Jet Airways has asked its employees, including pilots, to take salary cuts in the range of 5-25% for an indefinite period as it struggles to stabilize operations.

Karunanidhi health: Stalin says 21 DMK cadres died of shock

DMK working president and M Karunanidhi's son MK Stalin said he was saddened by the death of 21 DMK cadres. They, apparently, couldn't bear the shock of Kalaignar's illness.

Don't charge acting fee, have share in profits: Aamir Khan

Superstars are often accused of charging exorbitant money for working in a movie, but Aamir Khan says he has a different model.

Delhi HC slams government, police for not regularizing jam-causing e-rickshaws

The Delhi HC slammed the state police and government yesterday, asking them why e-rickshaws are still plying on roads they have been prohibited from.

Kerala: Four family members buried inside house, black-magic suspected

In a shocking incident, four members of a family were found buried inside their house in Kerala's Thdopuzha in Idukki district on Wednesday.

Kapil Dev, Gavaskar, Sidhu, Aamir invited to Imran Khan's oath-taking

The oath-taking ceremony guest list of to-be Pakistan PM Imran Khan features several Indian names, including his contemporaries Kapil Dev, Sunil Gavaskar and Navjot Singh Sidhu.

Mayo College student allegedly drugged, sodomized by seniors multiple times

A Class 11 student of Ajmer's reputed Mayo College was sodomized by six seniors multiple times last month, his father has alleged.

5 top-rated Virtual Reality games released in 2018 so far

Virtual Reality is a digitally-created, artificial environment that provides the experience of a surrounding 3D world with which people can interact through a headset.

#CareerBytes: 6 online courses to help you in JEE preparation

Joint Entrance Examination (JEE), the toughest exam for engineering aspirants in India, is offered at two levels: JEE-Main and JEE-Advanced.

Samsung Galaxy On8 (2018) launched in India for Rs. 16,990

As the successor to 2016's Galaxy On8, Samsung has launched the updated Galaxy On8 in India.

#FinancialBytes: How to save Income Tax under Section 80C

Every individual, who earns more than a certain amount, is required to pay taxes in accordance to the Income Tax Act. If you don't plan well, this may seem like a hefty payment.

5 ways 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.