09 Dec 2018

22 malicious Android apps you must uninstall right now

Despite Google's efforts to prevent malicious apps from reaching Android devices, some harmful apps still manage to make their way through the Play Store.

#IshaAmbaniWedding: Janhvi Kapoor gets nostalgic in Udaipur

Isha Ambani is getting married and her pre-wedding celebrations are being held in Udaipur. As a result, the city has become home to several stars this weekend.

History created: 195 companies offer 888 jobs at IIT-Madras placements

IIT-Madras has created history by receiving its highest-ever number of job offers during placements.

#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.

Samsung Galaxy A8s specifications leaked ahead of December 10 launch

Samsung will unveil its latest Galaxy A8s in China on December 10.

#IndiaInAustralia: Ponting unhappy with umpiring decisions in Adelaide Test

Former Australian cricket team captain Ricky Ponting was left unhappy with umpiring decisions made on the fourth day of the ongoing first Test in Adelaide.

FIR filed against KRK for vulgar comments on LGBTQ community

Kamaal R Khan, who is known for his problematic statements, has made it to the headlines for yet another controversy.

Vijay Mallya's extradition case edges towards ruling. Details here

Embattled liquor tycoon Vijay Mallya is scheduled to return to Westminster Magistrates' Court in London tomorrow when his extradition trial is listed for a judgment hand-down.

Warne praises Kashmiri boy's 'ball of the century'

Shane Warne took notice of a seven-year-old boy from Kashmir, who has taken the internet by storm with his bowling.

Another push for Ram Mandir: VHP organizes mega-rally in Delhi

In what qualifies as yet another push for early construction of Ram Mandir at the disputed site of Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, the Vishwa Hindu Parishad on Sunday organized a rally in New Delhi.

Doctor in dock for using electric shocks to 'cure' homosexuality

It's been three months since the Supreme Court has scrapped IPC Section-377, which made gay sex 'unnatural'.

#CBSE2019: 5 apps to prepare for CBSE Class 10 Mathematics

Math can be a nightmare for many CBSE Class 10 students who are often confused about the core concepts that can lead them away from learning math.

Next Apple Watch could get major design changes, flexible display

Apple's all-new Watch Series 4 already makes a good impression, especially with features like ECG monitoring.

#MikaSinghControversy: Daler Mehndi confirms brother's bail in molestation case

Bollywood singer Mika Singh, who was arrested in Dubai in a molestation case, has got a bail, confirmed his brother Daler Mehndi.

IRCTC bookings: Tips to get a confirmed Tatkal ticket

For facilitating last-minute passenger reservations, IRCTC offers online Tatkal ticket booking service.

SP-spokesperson gets into scuffle with BJP-leader on live TV, detained

Taking the political discourse in the country to a new low, a Samajwadi Party spokesperson got into a scuffle with a Bharatiya Janata Party leader on live television, after which he was detained by Noida police on Saturday.

Bangladeshi pacer Mustafizur Rahman to miss IPL 2019

Bangladeshi cricketer Mustafizur Rahman was released by the Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League trade window.

#IshaAmbaniWedding: Mukesh and Nita Ambani dance on romantic song

Isha Ambani is all set to marry beau Anand Piramal on December 12 in one of the most opulent wedding ceremonies of the year.

Finally, Google's call answering feature comes to original Pixels

After a long wait, original Pixel phone users are finally getting Google's Call Screen feature.

OPPO A3s price reduced again, now starts at Rs. 8,990

OPPO has once again slashed the price of its mid-range A3s smartphone in India.

'Kedarnath', the charm of Sushant and the emotions he awakens

At the end of Sweetheart song in Kedarnath, Mansoor Khan played by Sushant Singh Rajput hugs his friend, who doesn't quite understand the gesture.

#IndiaInAustralia: Three key moments of day four of first Test

The Indian cricket team are on top at stumps on Day 4 of the ongoing first Test against Australia in Adelaide.

Buy Samsung Galaxy A7 (2018) with upto Rs. 3,000 discount

Samsung's 'Bestdays' sale is now live with attractive deals available on the best-selling Galaxy smartphones.

UP: Soldier, key suspect in Bulandshahr violence, arrested; denies involvement

Jeetender Malik aka Jeetu Fauji, who is the key suspect in Bulandshahr violence that killed a police officer and a youth, was arrested on Sunday.

#BiggBoss12: Jasleen reveals real reason behind fake affair with Anup

Jasleen Matharu, who recently got eliminated from Bigg Boss 12, has been inundated with questions about her relationship with Anup Jalota.

2018-19 Premier League game-week 16: Here're the records broken

Game-week 16 of the Premier League gave us some fascinating results.

'Purchase intent' falls for the new iPhones: Details here

Just last week, Apple revealed that iPhone Xr has been its best-selling device since the day it started hitting the shelves.

Chief of Staff Kelly to step down by year-end: Trump

US President Donald Trump yesterday said his Chief of Staff John Kelly would be leaving White House by the end of this year, the latest in the series of reshuffle in Trump administration.

ISL 5: Everything about Bengaluru FC vs Mumbai City

Unbeaten outfit Bengaluru FC will look to continue their march and consolidate their position atop when they host Mumbai City FC in the Indian Super League (ISL).

Mumbai: Politician arrested, TV-actress detained after diamantaire found dead

The death of diamantaire Rajeshwar Udani in Mumbai has led the police to arrest a politician and detain a prominent television actress, officials said on Saturday.

Amazon kicks-off Apple Fest Sale: Deals on iPhones, iPads, MacBooks

Amazon has begun its Apple Fest sale in India from yesterday.

#ViralVideo: 17-year-old boy beats mother with broom for discussing marks

In a shocking incident which raises concerns about anger among teens, a 17-year-old beat his mother with a broom as she discussed his marks with neighbors.

BSNL revises broadband plans to offer upto 35GB daily data

BSNL has revised several of its unlimited broadband plans to offer six times more data to its subscribers.

Fortnite vs PUBG: Which game delivers better Battle Royale experience?

PUBG by Bluehole and Fortnite by Epic are two of the biggest names in the Battle Royale genre.

Now, Alexa teaches itself to understand commands, their context better

The conversational capabilities of Alexa, the AI powering Amazon's smart devices, are pretty good.

Xiaomi demos 5G-ready Mi Mix 3 with Qualcomm Snapdragon 855

In the latest development, Xiaomi has showcased its 5G-ready variant of the Mi Mix 3 at a conference in China.

Danish couple climbs Pyramid of Giza, poses naked, uploads video

Today's wanderlust generation has only one motto- break boundaries and reach every nook and corner of the world.

08 Dec 2018

#FinancialBytes: Best ways for salaried individuals to save on tax

Many taxpayers are often worried or confused about saving on income tax. Salaried individuals, especially, try to find tax-saving investment options to reduce tax liability every year.

#MissWorld: Mexico's Vanessa Ponce de Leon crowned 'Miss World 2018'

Miss Mexico Vanessa Ponce de Leon has been named the winner of the most coveted beauty pageant of the year, Miss World 2018.

If Hanuman is Dalit, show his 'caste-certificate', demands Shivpal Yadav

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath recently sparked a controversy by calling Lord Hanuman a Dalit, which was followed by a widespread debate.

IPL 2019 auction: Will Lasith Malinga find any takers?

Sri Lanka's fast bowler Lasith Malinga has listed himself in the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) auction to be held in Jaipur on December 18.

Know all about Anand Piramal, Mukesh Ambani's son-in-law

Isha Ambani and Anand Piramal are all set to be married on December 12.

#RumorBusted: Shahid Kapoor is NOT suffering from stomach cancer

Celebrity hoaxes aren't a new thing in the industry and several celebrities have fallen prey to it.

Japan enacts controversial law to accept more foreign workers

Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's ruling coalition in the early hours today rammed through legislation to bring more blue-collar foreign workers into the country, in a controversial move to address chronic labor shortages.

Tumblr banning porn: Step-by-step guide to save existing posts, reblogs

Tumblr is ending its tolerant attitude towards sexually explicit content.

At 7.6 degree Celsius, Delhi records lowest temperature for season

Delhiites today woke up to a cold morning with the minimum temperature dipping to 7.6 degrees Celsius, the lowest for the season so far.

'Australia would have been vilified if they celebrated like Kohli'

Australian cricket team coach Justin Langer has questioned the double-standard in cricket when it comes to sledging.

#IshaAmbaniWedding: Clinton, others reach Udaipur for pre-wedding festivities

After the opulent wedding ceremonies of Ranveer-Deepika and Priyanka-Nick, it is time for one of the most extravagant weddings in the nation.

#CBSE2019: Websites for taking online CBSE Class 12 mock tests

For many CBSE Class 12 students, board exam preparation can be quite stressful. To give a boost to their exam preparation process, students can take online mock tests.

This Vivo smartphone is the most high-tech phone of 2018

As the successor to the notch-less Vivo Nex with a pop-up selfie camera, the Chinese tech giant is working to launch Vivo Nex Dual Display Edition in China on December 11.

Writer of racist, sexist article apologizes to Priyanka Chopra

Mariah Smith, whose deeply problematic piece for The Cut got fury from all quarters, has apologized to Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas.

Soon, Facebook could let you shop from Live Videos

After Instagram's e-commerce-focused moves, Facebook is leveraging its 'Live Video' feature for the purpose of shopping.

Breaking 200-year-old tradition, woman made manager of Assam tea estate

The iconic Assam tea estates have been serving us India's favorite tea since the 1830s.

#IndiaInAustralia: Three key moments of day three of first Test

The Indian cricket team have gained advantage at stumps on Day 3 of the ongoing first Test against Australia in Adelaide.

#WinterSession: Triple Talaq on NDA's agenda; Rafale, CBI on opposition's

In the last winter session of the Parliament, before the country goes to polls in 2019, the NDA government is hoping to push the Triple Talaq Bill.

Six dead, dozens hurt in stampede at Italian nightclub

Six people died and dozens were injured in a stampede when panic broke out during a rap concert at an Italian nightclub this morning, the fire service said.

Mika's spokesperson on molestation case: Truth will be out soon

Controversy's favorite child Mika Singh had another brush with the law lately in Dubai after he was detained for allegedly molesting a teenage model there.

Instagram may get 'on this day' feature to revisit memories

After a host of shopping-centric features, photo-sharing platform Instagram might introduce a way to revisit old memories.

#MeTooImpact: AIR employee, accused of harassment, found guilty

An employee of All India Radio (AIR), who was accused of sexual harassment by at least nine women, was found guilty. The National Commission of Women informed about it on Friday and said the employee has been demoted and his salary reduced.

Huawei executive faces fraud charges in US: Canada bail hearing

Chinese telecom giant Huawei's chief financial officer, arrested in Canada, faces US fraud charges for allegedly lying to banks about the use of a covert subsidiary to sell to Iran in breach of sanctions, a bail hearing heard yesterday.

Samsung Galaxy S9+, Note 9 launched in new color variants

Samsung has launched its latest flagships, the Galaxy S9+ and Galaxy Note 9, in new Polaris Blue and Alpine White color variants, respectively.

Gautam Gambhir walks into retirement with splendid farewell ton

Gautam Gambhir scored a splendid century in the final game of his career.

Sunil Grover is happy for Kapil Sharma's wedding, new show

Kapil Sharma is all set to marry his girlfriend Ginni Chatrath on December 12. The wedding will be held in Punjab's Jalandhar city.

Dozen killed, including six hostages, in foiled Brazil bank assaults

Twelve people, including six hostages, were killed in northeast Brazil yesterday after police foiled a gang of armed robbers staging a simultaneous predawn assault on two banks in Milagres, a municipality in the state of Ceará, the officials said.

You can listen the sound of winds on Mars' surface

NASA's InSight lander has recorded the sound of winds blowing on the surface of Mars.

Army-officer, who oversaw surgical-strike, says 'overhype' and 'politicization' didn't help

The overhype of 2016 surgical strike and politicization of army operations isn't a good thing, said Lt General (retired) D S Hooda, who was the Northern Army Commander when the attack happened.

Doctor sues coaching-institute after failing to crack AIIMS-entrance, wins case

Every year in India, lakhs of students in India appear for various entrance exams.

Financial Fair Play can help United close gap: Jose Mourinho

Manchester United are way behind their title rivals in the Premier League in the 3rd season under Jose Mourinho.

#GoldenGlobeRace: British sailor rescued in Pacific day after yacht dismasted

British Golden Globe Race sailor Susie Goodall was plucked from the stormy Southern Ocean by a Chinese ship yesterday, a day after her yacht was dismasted, said Chile's Maritime Rescue Services.

OnePlus 6T McLaren Edition leaked, will sport 10GB RAM

OnePlus has partnered with McLaren to launch a special edition of OnePlus 6T on December 11 in London and December 12 in India.

About women-safety, Sumitra Mahajan says media reports focus on negativity

Addressing the 51st convocation of the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC) in Delhi, Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan on Friday said the media exercises enormous power and it should contribute to building a positive image of the society.

Apple's Beddit sleep tracking device goes on sale: Details here

Apple's Watch Series 4 lacks native sleep tracking capabilities, but now, the Cupertino giant is trying to bridge that gap with a dedicated sleep monitor.

#IndiaInAustralia: Rishabh Pant scripts new record to overtake Dhoni

Indian cricket team wicket-keeper batsman Rishabh Pant is only into his sixth Test.

#BiggBoss12: Jasleen calls 'affair' with Anup a prank gone wrong

Anup Jalota and Jasleen Matharu's love affair on Bigg Boss 12 was one of the most talked about elements of the show.

J&K: Bus falls into gorge, 11 killed, several injured

At least 11 people have died and several were injured after a bus fell into a gorge in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday.

#SmartphonesFaceoff: Nokia 8.1 v/s Xiaomi Poco F1- Which is better?

Yesterday, HMD Global had unveiled Nokia 8.1 (a rebranded version of Nokia X7) in Dubai and it is expected to be launched in India on December 10.

ISL 5: Everything about NorthEast United FC vs ATK

Two in-form teams NorthEast United and ATK face each other in a crunch encounter in the ongoing edition of Indian Super League (ISL).

Haryana MC-polls: BJP MLA offers gun, gunmen and cash

A BJP minister in Haryana is under flak after he allegedly offered guns, gunmen, and cash, ahead of the Municipal Corporation polls scheduled for December 16.

Google killing Allo: Step-by-step guide to save Allo chats

After the classic version of Hangouts, Google has thrown Allo, its smart messaging service, on the chopping block.

Adityanath calls Bulandshahr incident an accident, not mob lynching case

The death of a police inspector in Uttar Pradesh's Bulandshahr, earlier this week, was an accident and not a case of mob lynching, state Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said on Friday.

#CBSE2019: How to prepare for Class 10 board exams subject-wise?

A student's performance in CBSE Class 10 board exams is crucial as it decides which stream one should choose for a bright career.

#Kedarnath: Sara speaks about the 'intense' limelight hogging kiss

Kedarnath is out in theaters now and the chemistry between Sara Ali Khan and Sushant Singh Rajput is winning hearts.

#IndiaInAustralia: Ishant Sharma now has 50 Test wickets against Australia

Ishant Sharma has been a revelation as India's leading pace bowler and he looked terrific in the first Test against Australia, being held in Adelaide.

DigiLocker: How to store government documents on India's 'digital locker'

We all know the importance of government-issued documents like Aadhaar, PAN, Driving License etc.

Samsung to beat Lenovo in launching "camera hole" design phone

The race to launch the world's first smartphone with "camera hole" design is getting intense.