11 Nov 2018

Women's World T20: India beat Pakistan; here're the records broken

India beat arch-rivals Pakistan to win their second consecutive match in the 2018 ICC Women's World T20.

India beat West Indies in third T20I: Here're records broken

India beat West Indies in the third T20I match in Chennai to seal the three-match series by a 3-0 margin.

France: New statue commemorates role of Indian soldiers in WWI

A new statue commemorating the role of Indian soldiers in World War I was unveiled in the town of Laventie in France today to mark Armistice Day when the war ended in 1918.

#FuryOfNature: California wildfire destroys 'Westworld' set, celebrity homes

The state of California is fighting wildfires that have been raging for the past couple of days.

iOS

Want to wipe Google search history? Here's a quick way

Google Search history, aka the data collected by the company based on your web searches, can now be reviewed and deleted in a matter of seconds.

#FinancialBytes: 5 apps you need to become financially literate

Amid busy professional and personal life, efficient management of financial matters can often become a daunting task.

Katrina shuts reports which spoke about her 'cold-war' with Alia

Karan Johar aces the art of scooping out interesting revelations from celebrities on his show 'Koffee With Karan'.

Mauricio Pochettino impressed by the new stadium of Spurs

Tottenham Hotspur have long been waiting for the inauguration of their new stadium. It got delayed because certain security measures were not upto the mark.

#GamingBytes: Devil May Cry 5 introduces 'The Void' training mode

Devil May Cry 5 is Capcom's latest addition to the series and is slated to release for PC, PS4 and Xbox One on March 8, 2019.

After Realme, Xiaomi increases price of Redmi 6, Mi TVs

Just days after Realme increased the prices of its phones, Xiaomi has hiked prices of some of its popular selling products in India.

Are Messi-Ronaldo almost out of 2018 Ballon d'Or race?

Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have dominated the Ballon d'Or for a decade now, with these two winning the prestigious award five times each in the last 10 years.

Why should you and I question the government?

Democracy has given citizens a brahmastra- the right to question the government.

#GamingBytes: PUBG to be available on Xbox Game Pass

PUBG or PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds has been in the spotlight lately, more than usual. This time it is not because of its realistic gameplay but for its console related news.

#RangeelaRaja controversy: Some people are conspiring against me, claims Govinda

After the box office failure of his last release 'FryDay', Govinda is back with another movie 'Rangeela Raja' and he has high hopes from it.

Samsung announces Galaxy J4 Core Android Go smartphone

As its second Android Go smartphone after the J2 Core, Samsung has launched the Galaxy J4 Core.

India vs Pakistan: We have done our research, says Mandhana

Indian eves are high on confidence after they thrashed New Zealand by 34 runs in the opening match of their ICC World T20 campaign.

#ThugsOfHindostan: Aamir-starrer enters Rs. 100 crore club despite negative reviews

Aamir Khan's 'Thugs Of Hindostan' created a surprising history at the box office on its day of release.

#HealthBytes: Trying to lose-weight? Don't fall prey to these myths

Trying to lose weight and getting into shape is always a good idea.

South Africa beat Australia in third ODI: Here're records broken

All-round South Africa beat Australia in the third and final ODI to win the series 2-1.

Pakistan: 3 suspects arrested in JUI-S chief Haq's assassination case

Pakistan police have arrested three suspects in connection with the assassination of top cleric Maulana Samiul Haq, who was also known as the 'godfather of Taliban', the Express Tribune reported.

One-third of married women in India experience spousal violence: Study

Almost one-third of all married women in India have experienced spousal violence, says a study which calls gender-based violence as one of the most serious concerns in the country.

#Groom'sTurnNow: Nick's bachelor weekend is underway and he seems excited

With the onset of November, the wedding season in Bollywood has officially begun.

All you need to know about IRCTC Loyalty scheme

The Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC), in collaboration with the State Bank of India (SBI) and Union Bank (UBI), operates the Loyalty scheme.

W2019 flip phone: Is this the most expensive Samsung phone?

As the successor to its last year's W2018 flip phone, Samsung has officially unveiled the ultra-premium W2019 flagship in China.

India vs West Indies: Rohit could script another special record

India's stand-in skipper Rohit Sharma has been enjoying the form of his life.

On daddy Boney Kapoor's birthday, Arjun shares a heartfelt message

Renowned filmmaker Boney Kapoor is celebrating his 63rd birthday today and son Arjun Kapoor made sure to make his dad feel extra special.

Pakistan must do soul-searching on India's legitimate concerns: Omar Abdullah

Prime Minister Imran Khan-led Pakistani Government must to do some soul searching on India's legitimate concerns to make way for a process of engagement on Kashmir, National Conference leader Omar Abdullah has said.

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Nose warmers are a thing now. We have seen everything!

Come winters and it's time to take out all the scarves, mittens, sweaters, jackets and socks. While these cover most parts of the body, the nose is left out.

WWE

Five weirdest rules, which WWE wrestlers have to follow

WWE, though is sports entertainment, has strict rules and regulations which wrestlers have to follow during a match or a promo. This ensures everything hoes smoothly during the live broadcast of the programs.

Delhi: Sikh man 'hypnotizes', dupes woman of Rs. 4,000

A woman from Assam has alleged that a Sikh man "hypnotized" her and made her pay nearly Rs. 4,000 after warning that her mother would die within a fortnight if she didn't give him the money in Delhi yesterday.

UN expresses concern over Lankan President's decision to dissolve Parliament

UN chief Antonio Guterres has expressed concern over Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena's decision to dissolve the nation's Parliament, underlining the "utmost importance" of respecting democratic processes and resolving differences in accordance with the rule of law.

California massive fire death toll reaches 23, rescue operations underway

The death toll from the most destructive fire to hit California rose to 23 yesterday as rescue workers recovered more bodies of people.

US welcomes Saudi's 'decision' to independently refuel planes in Yemen-war

The US has welcomed Saudi Arabia's "decision" to cease taking American support and instead use its own military capabilities for refueling aircraft from the Riyadh-led coalition engaged in the Yemen War.

Former Karnataka-minister and mining baron Janardhan Reddy arrested in bribery-case

Janardhan Reddy, the mining baron from Bellari, was arrested in Bengaluru on Sunday in connection to an alleged bribery case.

#MeraPMMeraAbhimaan trends on Twitter, we have few questions

Rebel-AAP leader Kapil Mishra has started a campaign for Prime Minister Narendra Modi to ward off negative news about the leader of India.

This is what Virat said about Anushka regarding professional competition

Virat Kohli and actress Anushka Sharma are one of the most dazzling and powerful celebrity couples in today's world.

The most iconic matches between Manchester City and Manchester United

Derbies are special since we see the clubs from the same city fight for domination.

Singapore summit: Pence, Modi to discuss bilateral relationship, defense cooperation

US Vice President Mike Pence and PM Narendra Modi would discuss India-US defense cooperation and bilateral relationship during their meeting in Singapore next week, the White House said yesterday.

Is Sushmita Sen marrying boyfriend Rohman Shawl? She speaks up

Sushmita Sen's affair with her boyfriend, model Rohman Shawl, bagged a lot of attention lately.

ICC Women's World T20: Everything about India vs Pakistan

Indian eves are high on confidence after they thrashed New Zealand by 34 runs in the opening match of their ICC World T20 campaign.

Congress' promise in MP: Won't allow RSS-shakhas in government buildings

The Congress released its manifesto for Madhya Pradesh assembly elections on Saturday and one of the promises was related to Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sena (RSS).

Mumbai: 100 locals booked for violating SC's firecrackers' order

In Mumbai, 100 cases were filed against locals for flouting Supreme Court order on firecrackers, and 53 against firecrackers vendors.

#BiggBoss12: Jasleen's father reacts on her 'one-sided' love for Anup

It's safe to say that 'Bigg Boss 12' has only been about Anup Jalota and Jasleen Matharu's relationship.

Delhi: Drunk woman-driver, headed to club, rams SUV, kills one

In yet another incident of rash driving, a 22-year-old drunk woman rammed into an SUV on Friday night in Delhi's Punjabi Bagh area, killing one.

#CareerBytes: Tips to prepare for Bank PO exams

The post of a Probationary Officer (PO) is one of the most coveted jobs in the banking sector as it offers job security and a good pay package.

Soon, Chrome will warn you about potential subscription scams

Starting next month, Google Chrome will flag potential subscriptions scams.

#MeToo: Kubbra Sait slams Niharika Singh, defends Nawazuddin Siddiqui

Bollywood's #MeToo movement was highlighted once again after former beauty queen Niharika Singh accused Nawazuddin Siddiqui of repeated sexual harassment.

Here's how Samsung's foldable phone can change the smartphone experience

Just a few days back, Samsung gave a glimpse of its foldable smartphone.

#GamingBytes: Best loot locations and landing spots in PUBG

PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds or PUBG is, probably, the most popular 'Battle Royale' game of 2018.

10 Nov 2018

#GamingBytes: Battlefield V's Battle Royale, Firestorm, will have 64 players

Battlefield V is the new addition to the massive war game franchise. It is scheduled to release on November 20.

GST

#FinancialBytes: 5 best GST software for small businesses

The Goods and Services Tax (GST), introduced on July 1, 2017, is a single-tax regime which must be followed by every registered business in the country.

550 women have registered for Sabarimala darshan ahead of reopening

The Sabarimala temple is slated to open its doors to devotees next week for the two-month-long 'mandalam-makaravilakku' pilgrimage season.

Delhi airport: Mistaken hijack alert sends airport into frenzy

Passengers and security officials at the Delhi airport went into a frenzy after the pilot of a Kandahar-bound flight mistakenly pressed the 'hijack' button prior to take-off.

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#SaturdayFun: Mumbai Police nails the 'Thank You, Next' meme

Through their humorous and witty tweets, Mumbai Police has always given us civic lessons.

#BiggBoss12: Salman supports Anup-Jasleen, slams Deepak-Surbhi for character assassination

'Bigg Boss 12' contestant Anup Jalota made it to headlines, again, after he denied dating Jasleen Matharu.

Jamal Khashoggi's body was dissolved in acid, poured down drain

In the latest development in Jamal Khashoggi murder case, a Turkish newspaper, on Saturday, reported that the journalist's body had been chopped into pieces, dissolved in acid, and the remains poured down a drain.

Apple acknowledges iPhone X, MacBook Pro issues, offers free repairs

After selling the iPhone X for a year and discontinuing it, Apple has acknowledged a major touch-related issue with the device.

#ComicBytes: Five Marvel characters who have defeated Deadpool

Deadpool is an anomaly in the Marvel Universe. Although his deeds are somewhat heroic, he often gets entangled in awkward fights.

India vs West Indies: Match preview, key players, TV listing

India will be looking for a clean sweep against West Indies when these two sides meet for the third and final T20I.

#GamingBytes: PUBG PS4 release date out on Amazon

PUBG, one of the most popular Battle Royale games, was rumored to be coming to PS4.

India's economic growth held back due to demonetization, GST: Rajan

Goods and Services Tax (GST) and demonetization are the two major headwinds that held back India's economic growth last year, the 23rd and former Reserve Bank of India Governor, Raghuram Rajan, said yesterday.

Not Ram temple, install Buddha's statue in Ayodhya: BJP MP

Amid growing demands for a Ram temple, Savitribai Phule, the BJP MP from Bahraich (UP), has called for installing a statue of Lord Buddha at the disputed site in Ayodhya.

China, US sparring continues over South China Sea

Asserting there is no problem of freedom of navigation in the South China Sea, Beijing said no country should use any excuse to engage in militarization there.

UP: Postmaster who built 'mini Taj Mahal' for wife, killed

An 83-year-old man, who had made the news and had become a sensation for constructing a 'mini Taj Mahal' in memory of his deceased wife, died of a road accident in Uttar Pradesh's Bulandshahr late on Thursday night.

Exiled Chinese author urges 'courage' to defend free speech

Dissident Chinese author Ma Jian hit out at threats to freedom of speech today saying it was the "basis of civilization", after a struggle to find a venue to host his talks at Hong Kong's Literary Festival, to be held till tomorrow.

Delhi's air quality improves from 'severe' to 'very poor'

Days after Delhi witnessed 'severe' air quality post-Diwali, its air quality improved today to 'very poor' category, after local pollutants "reduced significantly" and the contribution from stubble burning remained "marginal" due to wind speed, authorities said.

ATP Finals: Can Federer win his 100th career title?

Swiss ace Roger Federer is stranded on 99 career titles and a trophy away from registering a record triple figure mark.

Isha Ambani's wedding invitation is royal, as expected

Mukesh and Neeta Ambani's daughter Isha is all set to marry Anand Piramal next month.

Fans enjoy battle between Steven Smith and David Warner

Australian star cricketers Steve Smith and David Warner were seen sharing the field for the first time, since the ball-tampering scandal in March, earlier this year.

China announces it is ready for trade talks with US

A top Chinese diplomat yesterday, while addressing a press conference in Washington, said China has kept its door open for trade talks with the US, as the two top global economies are locked in a trade war.

Sri Lanka: President dissolves Parliament, announces snap election in Jan'19

Sri Lanka's political crisis deepened yesterday as President Maithripala Sirisena dissolved the Parliament and announced snap polls on January 5.

Gun violence in America has spiralled out of control

In a cruel twist of fate, 27-year-old Telemachus Orfanos, a survivor of the deadliest gun massacre in modern American history, met with his demise at the shooting in Thousand Oaks, California.

NFL

#GamingBytes: NFL themed outfits now available in Fortnite

Fortnite maintains an immense popularity and fan following in the ever increasing Battle Royale genre, by constantly adding new and exciting content.

#AnotherSide: Viral video of cub climbing snowy slope worries experts

The internet was in awe of a video that showed a cub fighting adversities to get to his mother bear on a snowy slope.

All you need to know about the 2018 Manchester derby

Premier League football is all set for the Manchester derby on Sunday with leaders and defending champions City welcoming United.

Viggo Mortensen accidentally uses the N-word, shocks everyone, apologizes later

Viggo Mortensen is an Oscar-nominated actor with notable movies like 'Eastern Promises' and 'A History of Violence' to his name.

#CareerBytes: MBA scholarships offered by top B-schools in India

Management education in India has transformed hugely in recent years, but MBA and other management programmes have become expensive.

IPL12: Rohit doesn't agree with Kohli's suggestion of resting pacers

Team India vice-captain, Rohit Sharma doesn't agree with skipper Virat Kohli's suggestion to rest the country's fast bowlers during the 2019 Indian Premier League.

Facebook Dating comes to Canada, Thailand: Details here

Nearly two months after taking off in Colombia, Facebook Dating is coming to two new countries - Thailand and Canada.

#GamingBytes: Everything you need to know about PUBG Season 4

PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds or PUBG remains one of the most tactical Battle Royales that can get really addictive due to the intense looting and realistic killing experience.

If you don't want to share your Aadhaar, use this

In a bid to enhance the safety and confidentiality of Aadhaar, the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has launched a new feature called- 'Masked Aadhaar.'

Soon, Railway coaches to get tray-tables, charging points, new taps

Nearly 2,000 old coaches will be refurbished as part of Railways plan which will cost Rs. 600 crore.

Four suspected thieves arrested in Venice jewel heist

Croatian police have arrested four suspects in the brazen theft of precious Indian jewels this January from the famed Al Thani Collection that were on display in a Venetian palace.

Trump demands 'respect' from journalists; might restrict access

US President Donald Trump's feud with the American press seems to be taking a turn for the worse.

110 Houthi rebels, 22 loyalists killed in Yemen's Hodeida

A total of 110 Houthi rebels, the insurgency of which started in June 2004, have been killed in 24 hours of clashes in Hodeida, western Yemen, along with 22 pro-government troops fighting to retake the port city, medical sources said yesterday.

Delhi: 95-year-old woman, held captive by daughter-in-law, rescued

In a shocking incident, a 95-year-old woman, who was held captive by her daughter-in-law, was rescued by the Delhi Commission for Women on Friday.

Cope Libertadores final: Superclasico scheduled, when history meets football

The final of one of the most prestigious competitions in the world, Copa Libertadores is here, and for football fans, it just does not get better.

Leaving for Italy with Deepika, Ranveer plays 'mehendi lagake rakhna'

Trust Ranveer Singh to do something beyond imagination and he wouldn't disappoint. The livewire of Bollywood, who is all set to marry Deepika Padukone in a couple of days, left for Italy in his style.

French President Macron's call for European Army 'very insulting': Trump

US President Donald Trump today said the suggestion of his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron that Europe should build its own army was "very insulting," asserting that Europe should first pay its "fair share" to NATO.

Former Indian pacer Munaf Patel retires from all formats

Former Indian pace bowler Munaf Patel has called it a day on his career that spanned over 15 years.

#MeToo: Niharika calls Nawazuddin sexually repressed, makes shocking revelations

Bollywood, recently, witnessed its long overdue #MeToo movement, where women called out powerful men for sexually harassing them.

While Delhi chokes, Delhi CM Kejriwal is vacationing in Dubai

While Delhi is choking under a blanket of haze, its Chief Minister, Arvind Kejriwal, has flown out of the country is currently in Dubai with his wife on a "private trip".

#RepublicDay: Top African leader may attend celebrations after Trump's snub

Days after President of United States Donald Trump said he would not attend India's Republic Day event on January 26 due to prior commitments, India may have finalized the new chief guest.

Man sentenced for sending mail bomb, threats to Swedish lawmakers

A Swedish man was convicted of attempted murder yesterday for sending a letter bomb to a bitcoin company in London and threatening letters to lawmakers in Sweden, including government members.

Video shows drunk Sanjay Dutt abusing journalists at his Diwali-party

Come Diwali season and photojournalists of Bollywood have to work harder and longer. The stars throw extravagant parties, which start late and continue till wee hours of the morning.

This year, Facebook removed 14 million terrorist-related posts: Details here

In 2018, Facebook flagged and removed as many as 14 million terror-related posts from its platform.

World T20: Harmanpreet scripts several records en route her ton

Indian eves cricket skipper Harmanpreet Kaur lit up the ICC Women's World T20 2018 on the opening day itself, after becoming the the first from the nation to score a T20I century.

In memoir, Michelle Obama speaks about IVF, pregnancy and marriage

Former First Lady Michelle Obama's memoir 'Becoming' delves deep into her years in the White House, her marriage with Barack, her disdain for President Donald Trump, miscarriage and giving birth to daughters Sasha and Malia through IVF.

Assam: 16 newborns die within a week, probe ordered

In a series of shocking incidents, at least 16 newborns died within a week at the Jorhat Medical College and Hospital in Assam (JMCH).

Shahid Kapoor-Mira Rajput's son Zain says 'hello' to the world

Shahid Kapoor and Mira Rajput are one of the most loved couples of Bollywood.

11-day puja conducted to resolve Tej Pratap's marital-woes, claims priest

Raj Mishra, a priest of Vindhyavasini Devi temple in Uttar Pradesh's Mirzapur, said on Friday a puja of 11 days was held to resolve marital problems of former Bihar minister and elder son of Lalu Prasad Yadav, Tej Pratap Yadav.

Faridabad: Fired employee shoots Tata Steel senior manager dead

Arindam Pal, a senior manager at the Faridabad office of Tata Steel Processing and Distribution Ltd (TSPDL), was shot dead on Friday afternoon by an employee who was fired about five-six months ago.

#CareerBytes: Preparation tips for engineers to crack the UPSC exam

The UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE), popularly known as the IAS exam, is one of the country's toughest exams.

#FinancialBytes: 5 ways credit cards can help you save money

Many think of credit cards as a debt trap, fearing increased spending and excessively high interest rates, and hence they completely refrain from using them.

Jose Mourinho lauds 'untouchable' City before Manchester derby

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho, wholeheartedly, praised his eternal rival Pep Guardiola's team Manchester City and the way they are performing this term.

New season, new hopes: 'Narcos' stars talk about upcoming chapter

The fourth season of popular Netflix show, 'Narcos' is coming out on November 16.

#HealthBytes: Top 5 veggies to stay healthy, this winter season

Winters are here! So, in order to stay healthy, you should watch your diet.