23 Nov 2018

#ComicBytes: Thor's five weaknesses you didn't know about

Thor literally is a God, the God of Thunder. Blessed with super strength, near immortality, advanced healing, flight, and the magical hammer Mjolnir, he is a formidable opponent in battle and one of the strongest Avengers.

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#GamingBytes: Twitterati banned for killing Sean Bean in Hitman 2

Hitman 2 has taken the stealth-based assassination to new horizons.

#CBSE2019: 7 tips to prepare for CBSE Board Examinations

The CBSE Board Examinations are only a few months away and it is high time for students to start preparing seriously in order to score well in the exams.

Sunny Deol never read film scripts in his acting career

Sunny Deol is a veteran Bollywood actor with a career spanning over 35 years.

#AmritsarTrainTragedy: Probe gives clean-chit to Railways, blames people's negligence

The negligence of people led to the train tragedy in Amritsar on Dusshera that killed 61, an inquiry by the Chief Commissioner of Railway Safety (CCRS) SK Pathak has concluded.

Sadio Mane pens a new 5-year contract with Liverpool

After a lot of stalling, Liverpool forward Sadio Mane has signed a long-term deal with the club.

Soon, Google may add tab grouping capabilities into Chrome

Google Chrome serves as an ideal browser, but it doesn't offer a proprietary option to tackle the problem of multiple tabs.

#HealthBytes: 5 common myths about sex, debunked!

Sex- a natural, biological aspect of human existence, should ideally be a healthy part of a person's life.

Netflix and chill: 5 films you should binge-watch this weekend

Netflix is seriously upping its game in the content section by beginning to cater to different sections of the audience.

US teen, who wrote essay on gun-violence, killed by bullet

Sandra Parks, who had written an essay on the menace of gun violence in her hometown, Milwaukee, US, was shot dead by a stray bullet inside her home on Monday. She was 13 years old.

N'Golo Kante signs a deal with Chelsea till 2023

One of the best central mid-fielders working today, N'Golo Kante, has been enjoying an incredible journey ever since winning the Premier League club, Leicester City in 2015-16.

6 lakh Redmi Note 6 Pro units sold in first-sale

Xiaomi has sold over 600,000 units of its latest Redmi Note 6 Pro in the first sale today via Flipkart and Mi.com.

Zlatan: United stint made feel like Benjamin Button

Zlatan Ibrahimovic is one of the most iconic forwards of his time.

Free rice is making people lazy, notes Madras HC

The Madras High Court has observed that only BPL families should get free PDS rice, and the scheme being applicable to all was making people lazy.

Grand opening for 11th Global Film Festival Noida on Day-2

The 11th Global Film Festival, being held at Asian Academy of Film and Television (AAFT), Noida Film City is in its second day and has seen the participation of 45 countries.

China hopes for trade war solution at G20 Xi-Trump talks

China today said it hopes US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping can find a solution to the trade war when they meet at the G20 summit next week.

#GamingBytes: Fortnite brings Chicken to celebrate Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving was celebrated in the US yesterday and Fortnite, which is more of a cultural phenomenon than just a Battle Royale game, also pitched in.

Trump intends to turn blind eye to Khashoggi's murder: Turkey

Turkey said US President Donald Trump intended to turn a "blind eye" to Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi's murder after he said Washington's ties with Riyadh wouldn't be affected by the incident.

Vivo Y95 with 20MP selfie-camera to launch on November 25

As yet another addition to its portfolio of mid-range smartphones, Vivo will launch the Y95 in India on November 25.

This is what Shahid Afridi feels about Indian captain Kohli

Former Pakistani legend Shahid Afridi has gone on to reveal that Indian cricket team skipper Virat Kohli is one of his favorite cricketers.

BJP is top advertiser on TV, beats Amazon, Netflix, Trivago

The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party has surpassed streaming giants Amazon and Netflix in advertising on television, ahead of crucial assembly elections in five states, ET reports.

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Five times WWE shocked us with home invasions

Most of the action in the WWE usually takes place within the arena, the rig, and sometimes in the locker room.

#CareerBytes: Salaries one can expect from top B-Schools in India

Every year, students from top B-Schools in India get recruited through campus placements by overseas and domestic companies for jobs with high salary packages.

Noted classical musician Ustad Imrat Khan dies at 83

Classical music stalwart, Ustad Imrat Khan, who dedicated his life to propagating the sitar and the surbahar worldwide, has died in the US after a brief illness, his son said today. He was 83.

To speak in Hindi or English, IFFI'18 left in quandary

There's a reason why IFFI 2018 is International Film Festival of India and not 'Hindi', and the day three of the ongoing movie gala saw the organizers grappling to find a common ground for those who know and do not know English.

California: 'Camp fire' 95% contained, death toll rises to 84

The fire that has ravaged northern California is now almost completely contained, authorities said yesterday as the death toll rose to 84.

#GamingBytes: Five PUBG tips for quick healing

PUBG has made its mark in the Battle Royale genre for its military tactical approach. Due to this, both planning the looting and killing in-game become instrumental in winning the chicken dinner.

Top 5 Android smartphones set to launch in 2018 itself

The year 2018 has been quite eventful for smartphone aficionados.

Heartwarming video: Janhvi recites poem she wrote for mother Sridevi

One of the early media appearances of Janhvi Kapoor was in 2017, when she accompanied her mother Sridevi and father Boney Kapoor to IFFI, Goa.

Soon, you'll see videos in WhatsApp's notifications: Details here

WhatsApp is reportedly bringing new video preview capabilities in its latest beta version for iOS.

2019 IPL auction: Players whom KKR should acquire in December

Kolkata Knight Riders released 8 players in the IPL trade window and need some serious reinforcements in key areas.

Steve Smith was hopeful of ban being lifted: Pat Cummins

Former Australian skipper Steve Smith is serving a 12-month ban alongside star player David Warner for their involvement in a ball-tampering scandal against Proteas.

Sushma Swaraj meets Laotian counterpart Kommasith; holds bilateral talks

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj today met her Laotian counterpart Saleumxay Kommasith and held wide-ranging talks to enhance cooperation in key areas like defense, trade, energy, and agriculture.

Brahmins know Hinduism: Congress-leader's comments on Modi's caste spark row

Congress has found itself in yet another controversy after senior leader CP Joshi said only Brahmins are learned enough to speak on Hinduism.

#MereNaamTu: SRK's charm does what it's best known for, again

The first song of Aanand L. Rai's Zero, titled Mere Naam Tu, dropped a short while ago, and Shah Rukh Khan's fans have all the reasons to rejoice.

ASUS ZenFone Max Pro M2: Specifications, design and launch

Recently, ASUS Indonesia tweeted to confirm that its latest mid-range smartphone, the ZenFone Max Pro M2, will launch on December 11.

Filmmaker Nandita Das to be honored with FIAPF Award

Filmmaker Nandita Das will be honored with the FIAPF (French: Fédération Internationale des Associations de Producteurs de Films) Award at the 12th Asia Pacific Screen Awards (APSA) in Brisbane, Australia.

Arsenal lost defensive structure under Arsene Wenger: Emery

Unai Emery is enjoying a dream with Arsenal till now.

#LongLiveTheKing: 'Lion King' teaser trailer is out

There is a lot to be thankful for this Thanksgiving, as Disney released the first teaser trailer for the upcoming Lion King remake.

Karachi: Two terrorists killed in firing near Chinese Consulate

Multiple explosions and heavy firing were reported near the Chinese Consulate in Karachi, Pakistan, on Friday, multiple reports claimed.

Banks shut for three days this week: Details here

All Scheduled Commercial Banks including SBI (State Bank of India), PNB (Punjab National Bank), HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank, in several areas, witnessed three holidays this week, owing to different festivals.

Australia vs India 2nd T20I: Key players and battles

India and Australia would lock horns in the second T20I of the three-match series, on Friday, at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG).

SRM-University: Staff masturbates at girl, warden blames victim, protests erupt

Dozens of students of SRM University, Chennai, took to streets to protest against the varsity's alleged laxity to tackle sexual harassment in the campus.

Women's World T20: England beat India- Match report, key stats

The Indian women's cricket team crashed out of the 2018 ICC Women's World T20 in an unceremonious way.

#CareerBytes: 5 Facebook groups every UPSC aspirant should join

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

#GamingBytes: Fortnite gets a Wreck-It-Ralph surprise entry

Fortnite by Epic Games has transcended the genre of Battle Royale gaming to become a global cultural phenomenon.

#TechBytes: Top 5 Mac apps to make you more productive

Just like Microsoft's Windows Store, the Mac App Store also offers a humongous collection of apps across categories.

#HealthBytes: Top 6 home-remedies to get rid of oily skin

Everyone desires a flawless, supple and beautiful-looking skin.

Sony plans to release two Marvel movies in 2020

Sony is stepping up its game in the superhero universe as its recent Tom Hardy starring Venom movie has shown.

Google just found a 'shortcut' to link Assistant with Siri

Siri, as we all know, is the primary smart Assistant for iOS.

22 Nov 2018

#ComicBytes: 5 weaknesses of Superman besides Kryptonite

Superman, the Man of Steel, is one of the most famous and celebrated DC comic characters.

#IndiaInAustralia: Preview, TV listing and Dream XI of second T20I

The Virat Kohli-led Indian cricket team will be keen to bounce back against Australia in the second T20I, to be held on Friday.

Lukaku sends a strong message to United team-mates

Romelu Lukaku, Manchester United's Belgian forward, has a clear message for his club team-mates.

Railways to use AI for crowd control during Kumbh-Mela 2019

Apart from deploying 800 special trains for pilgrims, the Indian Railways is planning to use future-forward technology, including AI, for crowd management in next year's Kumbh Mela.

Akshay Kumar's Independence-Day gift 'Mission Mangal' faces lawsuit

Akshay Kumar recently announced his plans about the next Independence Day release, which would be called Mission Mangal.

Casillas believes he should have confronted Mourinho

Former Real Madrid goal-keeper Iker Casillas, recently, opened up about his feud with Jose Mourinho, when the Portuguese was the manager of Los Blancos.

Black Friday 2018: Best Play Store deals on games, books

As major e-commerce players continue to offer huge Black Friday discounts, Google has also joined the party.

Are Barcelona buying back Neymar?

The biggest transfer rumor that has been doing the circles is that Barcelona are keen to bring back Neymar Jr. to Camp Nou.

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Woman kills boyfriend, feeds cooked body-parts to construction workers, dogs

A love story-turned-revenge tale isn't new, but this Moroccan woman took it to a new level.

Is 'faster-than-light' travel possible? Researchers think so

Despite artificial intelligence and genetic modification increasingly coming into the mainstream, one of the gems of science fiction - faster-than-light travel - has so far evaded scientific advancement.

#WeddingBells: Raghu Ram to marry Natalie Di Luccio in December

The wedding season has descended upon Bollywood with many stars getting hitched. After Priyanka-Nick, and DeepVeer, it appears that Raghu Ram has found his happiness.

SIM swap fraud: How spammers are cloning SIMs, stealing money

In the last one year, fraudsters in India have turned to a new mobile scam - SIM swap.

#IndiaInAustralia: Hosts name 14-member squad for the first two Tests

The Test series between Australia and India starts from December 6 and Cricket Australia has announced a 14-man squad for the first two matches.

Bengaluru: It's either emptying pockets or jail-term for footpath riders

After multiple campaigns, drives and even steps like cancelling licenses failed to curb the menace of footpath riders, Bengaluru Police has now decided on a sterner action.

Sanath Jayasuriya has been accused of smuggling 'supari' to India

World Cup winner and Sri Lankan cricket legend Sanath Jayasuriya and two other cricketers have been accused of smuggling rotten betel nuts to India.

26/11 horror: Kasab laughed while shooting people, Railway announcer recalls

Lashkar-e-Taiba operative Ajmal Kasab laughed and said things while he shot at innocents at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT) on November 26, 2008, the Railway announcer working at the station recalled, HT reports.

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Five most infamous firings of WWE wrestlers and officials

"You're fired" seems to be the favorite phrase of Vince McMahon.

#SmartphonesFaceoff: Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro v/s Huawei Nova 3i

Talking of present-day trends in the smartphone space, increased screen real-estate and improved cameras are the main highlights.

China wants to make a deal very badly, claims Trump

China "very badly" wants to have a trade deal with the United States, President Donald Trump has said ahead of a meeting with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping in Argentina on the sidelines of the G-20 Summit.

US-man raped his family's pet-horse, used condoms to 'evade STI'

Gruesome acts never fail to disturb us to the core and it makes us wonder where humanity went wrong.

World Boxing Championships: Mary Kom enters 48 kg category final

India's veteran ace boxer Mary Kom entered the 48 kg light flyweight category final of the Women's World Boxing Championships.

Google's human-sounding Duplex AI being rolled out: Details here

Google Duplex, the astounding AI that made headlines with its natural, human-like voice, is finally being rolled out.

7,000 farmers march to Mumbai; delegation meets CM Fadnavis

Eight months after they were promised reforms by the BJP government in Maharashtra, a delegation of protesting farmers met Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday to reiterate their demands.

#GamingBytes: Tips and tricks to quickly increase rank in PUBG

PUBG, being one of the most competitive Battle Royales, has an indicative ranking system that shows a player's mastery in the game.

Nick is on way to India for wedding with Priyanka

Priyanka Chopra's fiance Nick Jonas is on his way to India for their wedding in Jodhpur, whose festivities will start from November 28.

2019 IPL auction: 5 players who can fetch big money

The eight franchises of the Indian Premier League had a busy trade window.

#JetFiasco: Passenger, aboard flight that lost cabin-pressure, loses hearing permanently

Mukesh Sharma, one of the passengers who suffered ear bleed after the crew of a Jet Airways plane forgot to change cabin pressure, has lost his hearing permanently, reports said.

Govt to build Kartarpur corridor, Pakistan urged to follow suit

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the development of the Kartarpur corridor from Dera Baba Nanak in Punjab's Gurdaspur district to the international border shared with Pakistan.

President Kovind unveils bronze statue of Mahatma Gandhi in Australia

President Ram Nath Kovind today unveiled a bronze statue of Mahatma Gandhi in Sydney (Australia) and said his powerful message of non-violence and peaceful coexistence is relevant in these times of strife.

Mohammed Shami defies BCCI's instructions, exceeds over-quota in Ranji match

Indian pacer Mohammed Shami has courted a new controversy.

Corruption in Tihar: Prisoners have sofa, LED TV, mineral water

On Thursday, the Supreme Court expressed anger over reports that highlighted special treatment given to some inmates in Tihar jail.

Redmi Note 6 Pro with 4-cameras launched at Rs. 13,999

The quad camera Redmi Note 6 Pro, successor to the Redmi Note 5 Pro, was launched in India on Thursday.

India-born Pakistani poet, human rights activist Fahmida Riaz passes away

Noted Pakistani poet and human rights activist, Fahmida Riaz, has passed away following a prolonged illness, at the age of 73.

Lessons Delhi should learn from Beijing in tackling air pollution

Beijing and Delhi were at par in terms of air pollution levels up until 2013.

Robert De Niro to split up with wife, Grace Hightower

Robert De Niro, the veteran Hollywood actor, has several acclaimed films to his name like Taxi Driver, Raging Bull, and Goodfellas.

Richest member in Chandrababu's family is his four-year-old grandson

Nara Devansh, the grandson of Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu is the richest member of the family, having assets worth Rs. 18.71 crore.

Indian fans call Australian cricketer Carey a cheat, here's why!

Australian cricket team wicket-keeper Alex Carey is facing a huge backlash, by Indian fans, on Twitter.

Why J&K Governor dissolved the Assembly: Details here

Governor Satyapal Malik, whose decision to dissolve Jammu and Kashmir Assembly on Wednesday made way for political tremors, has defended his decision saying the alliance could not have resulted in a stable government.

ICC Women's World T20: All about India vs England semi-final

Indian eves will be keen to continue their rich vein of form when they lock horns with England in the second semi-final of the ICC Women's World T20, to be held Friday morning (IST).

India, Australia ink 5 pacts as Kovind meets PM Morrison

India and Australia signed five agreements today to boost investments and enhance cooperation in key sectors like disability, agricultural research and education as President Ram Nath Kovind met Australian Prime Minister, Scott Morrison, in Sydney, capital of New South Wales.

Now, Amazon's 'technical error' leaks customers' data: Details here

On Wednesday, a number of Amazon customers received an ominous mail from the e-commerce giant, one informing them about a data leak.

India's oil import dependency is growing, despite promises of self-sufficiency

In October, India's crude oil import surged a whopping 10.5% to 21 million tones, marking its highest in seven years.

Gurugram: Chilling-story of man who killed, raped minors for 'shauk'

In what qualifies as a gruesome crime, a 20-year-old man raped and killed nine girls, aged between three and seven, in New Delhi and three other cities.

I-T Dept issues notices to Sachin, Binny Bansal over Flipkart-Walmart-deal

Flipkart founders Sachin Bansal and Binny Bansal have been issued notices by the Income Tax Department, asking them to disclose their total earnings arising out of Walmart-Flipkart deal.

From December 1, spend more for flying out of Delhi

Passengers flying out of Delhi airport will have to spend more as Airports Economic Regulatory Authority (AERA) has approved the revision of service charges.

Samsung to launch these Galaxy flagship smartphones in early 2019

Thanks to several leaks and rumors, we know Samsung is gearing up to launch its 10-anniversary Galaxy S10 in early 2019.

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

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

Now, ask Alexa devices to make Skype calls: See how

In a major upgrade, Amazon's Alexa-powered devices are getting Skype support from Microsoft.

#GamingBytes: Fortnite Winter Royale tournament to be open to all

Fortnite has already established itself as one of the most popular Battle Royale games. Now the studio, Epic, is trying to make a mark in the competitive eSports platform as well.