13 Dec 2018

2018 BWF World Tour: PV Sindhu beats world number one

PV Sindhu is currently playing in the 2018 BWF World Tour Finals and is at the top of group A after beating second and first ranked players, Akane Yamaguchi and Tai Tzu Ying, respectively.

Here's how Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 chip will change our smartphones

When we discuss smartphones, we generally go to lengths talking about everything (design, display, camera, etc.) except the hidden chipset that powers the handset.

#GoogleHearing: Interesting revelations by CEO Sundar Pichai during Congressional hearing

Google CEO Sundar Pichai recently testified before the US Congress on the tech giant's use of consumer data and was grilled on a range of issues.

#ComicBytes: Marvel's Spider-Man is getting the most interesting story

Spider-Man is one of Marvel's most popular superheroes and was created by Steve Ditko and the late Stan Lee.

5 dream Champions League draws in the round of 16

The 2018-19 Champions League's group stage is over, and now sixteen teams have qualified for the next round.

New Rs. 100 coin to be released in Vajpayee's honor

According to an official statement, a Rs. 100 coin bearing the image of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee is slated to be launched soon, in honor of the late BJP stalwart.

#BiggBoss12: Anup Jalota reacts to Jasleen Matharu's 'relationship prank' statement

Former Bigg Boss 12 contestant Jasleen Matharu's revelation about her relationship with Anup Jalota has sparked a fresh controversy.

Samsung Galaxy S10's key specifications, price and launch details leaked

Samsung's upcoming flagships, dubbed as the Galaxy S10, Galaxy S10+, and Galaxy S10 Lite, may launch as early as February 20, according to Gizmodo UK.

#RafaleDeal: SC verdict on court-monitored probe due for Friday

The Supreme Court is all set to pronounce its verdict on a batch of pleas demanding a court-monitored CBI probe into the multi-billion dollar Rafale deal on Friday.

Maharashtra: 21-year-old female medical student strangled to death in hostel

On Thursday, police in Aurangabad said that a 21-year-old female medical student was found dead in her college hostel room in the city.

IMDb's top Indian movie of 2018 is Ayushmann Khurrana's 'Andhadhun'

IMDb, for those unaware, is a leading global movie website, which announced the list of Top 10 Indian Movies of 2018, yesterday.

Priya Varrier 'winks' her way to become India's most-searched personality

Remember Priya Prakash Varrier, the Malayali actress who became an internet sensation for her eyebrow dance in that "wink song", Manikya Malaraya Poovi from the film Oru Addar Love?

Mourinho not surprised after United lose to Valencia

Manchester United passed up a glorious opportunity to top their Champions League group after losing 2-1 to Valencia last night.

#KapilSharmaWedding: Hope lady luck works for him, says Sunil Grover

Kapil Sharma and Ginni Chatrath are officially man and wife now. The couple got married in Jalandhar last evening.

#KeralaNunRape: Church calls for media boycott, alleges anti-Church conspiracy

With the Kerala nun rape case having received significant coverage in the media, Catholicsabha, the mouthpiece of the Syro-Malabar Catholic Church in Kerala, has hit out at the media.

OnePlus fifth anniversary sale: Best deals on OnePlus 6T

Celebrating its fifth anniversary this year, OnePlus recently launched the OnePlus 6T McLaren Edition at Rs. 50,999.

Donald Trump actually thought Christian Bale was Bruce Wayne. What?

When did you realize that Superman, Spiderman or Batman isn't real - somewhere around 6, 7 or 10 years, maybe?

How Bharti Airtel plans to beat Reliance Jio

In a bid to take on Reliance Jio, which is fast expanding its subscriber base, Bharti Airtel is considering to launch budget VoLTE smartphones.

Kashmir: Teen, who had cameo in 'Haider', killed in encounter

On December 9, an 18-hour gun battle between terrorists and security forces in Mujgund on outskirts of Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir, killed a teen who acted in Shahid Kapoor starrer Haider.

JEE

#CBSE2019: How to prepare for Class 12 and JEE simultaneously?

For Class 12 students, preparing for the board exams and JEE (Joint Entrance Examination) Main simultaneously can be quite challenging.

Mumbai: TISS student commits suicide, professor booked for abetment

On Tuesday, a professor of the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) was booked for abetment to suicide, after a 24-year-old MBA student of the institute took his own life by jumping off a 14-storey building in Powai.

VIT bans students from playing PUBG in hostels

PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG) has taken the online gaming scene in India by storm and has gotten teens and youngsters hooked to it.

Ali Asgar was molested by drunk-men when dressed as 'dadi'

Molestation is a serious issue that most woman must have faced at some point of time in their lives.

2019 IPL auction: What strategies should SRH use?

Indian Premier League (IPL) outfit Sunrisers Hyderabad look like a solid unit after they kept a strong base.

Google shopping goes live, bringing a new search experience

Finally, Google is rolling out its dedicated 'Shopping' experience in India.

CM Devendra Fadnavis gets SC notice for hiding criminal cases

On Thursday, the Supreme Court issued a notice to Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on a petition seeking an annulment of his election.

Rejoice! 'Doctor Strange' is returning, sequel is in the works

Avengers: Infinity War saw our beloved wizard, Doctor Strange disintegrate into cosmic dust, thanks to Thanos' finger snap.

ASUS ZenFone Max Pro M2 is worth every penny

As the successor to its popular ZenFone Max Pro M1, ASUS recently launched the ZenFone Max Pro M2 in India.

Tata Motors PV prices to see upto Rs. 40,000 jump

Tata Motors today said it will hike prices of its passenger vehicles (PV) across models by up to Rs. 40,000 from January 1, 2019, to offset the impact of rising input costs and increase in fuel prices.

#IndiaInAustralia: Kohli more excited than nervous about lively Perth pitch

Indian cricket team captain Virat Kohli seemed excited than being nervous about the fast and lively pitch at the new Optus Stadium in Perth, ahead of the second Test versus Australia to start from Friday.

ISL 2018-19: Bengaluru FC vs ATK: A pre-match report

The Indian Super League is in full swing, and tonight table-toppers Bengaluru FC will take to the field to face ATK at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium.

President Ram Nath Kovind visits Shri Kali temple in Myanmar

President Ram Nath Kovind today visited a temple of goddess Kali in Yangon, Myanmar.

Seriously considering running for US presidency in 2020: Tulsi Gabbard

Tulsi Gabbard, the first Hindu lawmaker in the US Congress, has hinted that she might be running for the White House in 2020.

Soon, Google will help you with pronunciations: Here's how

Google is expanding its capabilities to include a new 'teaching' feature, one that would help you with pronunciations.

#KapilSharmaWedding: Groom thought of running away before pheras (watch video)

Not just Isha Ambani, but Kapil Sharma too got hitched on Wednesday. The renowned comedian tied the knot with his girlfriend Ginni Chatrath in Jalandhar.

Here's how you can watch shooting stars tonight

There's good news for stargazers today.

#2019IPLAuction: Player base prices, Tv listing and timing

All eight franchises of the Indian Premier League (IPL) will look to secure the best possible options in order to strengthen their sides during the upcoming auction.

Telangana: KCR takes oath at exact time pandits suggested

K Chandrasekhar Rao took oath as the Chief Minister of Telangana on Thursday, two days after leading his party, Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS), to an astounding victory in the assembly elections.

Sensex rises over 200 points, Nifty reclaims 10,800 mark

The equity benchmark BSE Sensex today rose 263.70 points, or 0.74%, to 36,042.77 in early trade, a day after Shaktikanta Das took charge as the new Governor of RBI and promised to take all stakeholders along on key policy issues to maintain growth while keeping inflation under check.

Mumbai Police's 'Mowgli' tweet has an important message for society

Mumbai Police has a knack of giving civic lessons through their quick-witted tweets and they're quite commendable.

Flipkart 'Honor Days' Sale: Top deals on best-selling Honor smartphones

Flipkart has kicked off its Honor Days Sale starting today i.e. December 13.

#IshaAmbaniWedding: Mukesh Ambani gets emotional during kanyadaan. Watch videos

Last evening, the nation witnessed one of the biggest weddings of the year as Isha Ambani married Anand Piramal in an extravagant ceremony.

UEFA Champions League: Here're the records broken on match-day 6

The group stage of the 2018-19 Champions League came to an end last night, putting to rest speculations about group stage results.

ICC wants JNU-student, who filed 'frivolous' sexual-harassment allegations, barred

The Internal Complaints Committee of the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) has recommended that a female student should be barred from entering the campus and not allowed to take up any jobs after their investigation concluded she had leveled 'frivolous' charges of sexual harassment.

Hockey World Cup 2018: Know everything about India vs Netherlands

Tonight, India and Netherlands hockey men's team will lock horns in a quarter-final match of the 2018 Hockey World Cup, at the Kalinga Stadium.

Taylor Swift used facial recognition to track stalkers: Details here

Authorities have long been using facial recognition to track and identify offenders hiding in crowds.

2019 IPL auction: Delhi Capitals ask fans for suggestions

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2019 auction is set to be held in Jaipur on December 18.

#PNBScam: Interpol issues red corner notice against Mehul Choksi

Almost half a year after Interpol had issued a red corner notice against absconding diamantaire Nirav Modi, the agency has issued a red corner notice against his uncle and accomplice in the Rs. 14,000cr PNB scam, Mehul Choksi.

'Star-campaigner' Adityanath downplays Hindi-heartland losses, speaks on Congress 'lies'

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, who campaigned for the BJP relentlessly in the assembly elections, downplayed the win of Congress and said their lies would start getting unraveling soon.

Nokia 8.1 6GB RAM/128GB storage model to launch in January

The top-end variant of the Nokia 8.1 with 6GB RAM and 128GB internal storage, will arrive in India in January, according to 91Mobiles.

Everything about the second Test match between Australia and India

The Indian cricket team will be playing for the first time at the new Optus Stadium in Perth, which is located in close proximity to the WACA.

Amazon sale: Buy refurbished Xiaomi smartphones at discounted prices

Amazon has kicked off a promotional sale on certified refurbished Xiaomi products.

Kamal Nath's CM post done-deal, ambiguity over Rajasthan's top-post persists

After scooping three major states from Bharatiya Janata Party in the recently concluded Assembly Elections, the Congress high command has another Herculean task at hand: choosing Chief Ministers for Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh.

#GamingBytes: 'Rainbow Six Siege' adds chat filter to fight toxicity

Rainbow Six Siege is one of Ubisoft's most popular gaming franchises.

2019 IPL auction: Whom should Rajasthan Royals buy in December?

Indian Premier League (IPL) outfit Rajasthan Royals would need to invest wisely in the upcoming auction.

#LeakPeek: Huawei Nova 4 to feature 48MP camera

As yet another smartphone to sport an in-screen camera design, Huawei is all set to launch its Nova 4 on December 17.

Netflix orders new show on serial killer Ted Bundy

Netflix is always on the lookout for new and exciting content to strengthen its viewer base and cement its position as a premiere streaming giant, amid the increasing competition.

12 Dec 2018

#RussiaProbe: Trump's ex-lawyer Michael Cohen sentenced to 3yrs in prison

US President Donald Trump's former personal lawyer, Michael Cohen, has been sentenced to three years in prison by a Manhattan federal court.

iOS

#FinancialBytes: Money management mobile apps every couple should use

Money management and budgeting mobile apps are quite useful when it comes to managing and keeping your finances under control.

Jose Mourinho hits out at reporter, media biased against him?

The sharp-tongued Manchester United manager will never let an opportunity to create a stir pass, and he proved so again when addressing a press conference before the Red Devils flew to Valencia for their Champions League encounter.

Jurgen Klopp whole-heartedly praises Liverpool after Champions League fixture

Liverpool managed to qualify for the Champions League's round of 16 after winning 1-0 against Napoli last night, and their manager Jurgen Klopp could not be happier.

Body parts could be 3D printed to heal injured astronauts

Humankind is spending more and more time in space, and these long-drawn space missions are only slated to get longer, with mega missions coming up.

#IshaAmbaniWedding: Ambanis to host a grand reception on December 14

Anand Piramal and Isha Ambani are all set to become man and wife tonight. Their wedding is one of the biggest events of the nation and the Ambanis have made sure to make it a grand affair.

#GamingBytes: 5 dumbest mistakes players make in PUBG

PUBG is one of the most tactically intense Battle Royale games.

John Cena wants to be the next Captain America

Avengers: Endgame is approaching and fans are eager to witness the aftermath of Thanos' catastrophic finger snap in Avengers: Infinity War.

Man without smartphone loses Rs. 6.8 lakh in UPI fraud

In a strange case of UPI fraud, a Noida-based man has lost nearly Rs. 7 lakh from his bank, without even owning a smartphone.

Jack Dorsey pleads ignorance about Brahmanical patriarchy; wants FIR quashed

In the latest development in the 'Smash Brahmanical Patriarchy' controversy involving Jack Dorsey, the Twitter CEO has pleaded ignorance, and has asked the Rajasthan High Court to quash an FIR against him.

Oil-producers to review cuts impact, sign pact in April: UAE

Oil producers, who earlier agreed to trim production to boost prices, will meet in April to review the impact and sign a long-term pact, the UAE's Energy Minister said.

#KapilSharmaWedding: Bride Ginni Chatrath looks stunning on her D-Day

It's raining weddings in B-town. Apart from Isha Ambani's wedding, the nation is also gearing up for another big fat Punjabi wedding.

US man receives dirty underwear along with Uber Eats delivery

Who doesn't love unintentional surprise gifts? Be it a Rs. 100 note from your jeans' back pocket, or free dessert from a restaurant, we all love receiving such little surprises.

Google Photos ends unlimited storage for certain videos: Details here

Most of us use Google Photos, thanks to its ability to sync photos and videos seamlessly with our Google accounts.

Meghalaya-HC: India can't become Islamic-country, have faith in PM Modi

Justice SR Sen of the Meghalaya HC recently said India can't be allowed to become another Islamic country as he delivered a judgment related to a plea of an army recruit, reports Live Law.

Pakistan rejects US religious freedom report, calls it 'politically motivated'

Pakistan today rejected as "unilateral and politically motivated" the US's decision to place it on its annual list of nations that infringe on religious freedom.

Bengaluru: Woman tells how Ola failed her after driver misbehaved

Taxi aggregators need to get serious about women's safety, a woman's journey in Ola has shown once again.

Delhi's air-quality remains 'severe', mild rain adds to pollution woes

Thick haze engulfed Delhi today as air quality in the national capital remained severe for the third consecutive day with mild rains further adding to pollution woes, authorities said.

India-Myanmar friendship driven by quest for mutual peace, prosperity: Kovind

The friendship between India and Myanmar is not driven by short-term goals, but by a lasting quest for mutual peace and prosperity, President Ram Nath Kovind said yesterday, as he extended New Delhi's support for preserving the unity and territorial integrity of the neighboring country.

Delhi: AAP-govt might soon limit number of guests at weddings

On Tuesday, the Delhi government told the Supreme Court that it was looking to implement a policy to "limit" the number of guests at "extravagant" weddings, in a bid to reduce food wastage.

#WhatATypo: Julia Roberts' 'holes' get better with age

Julia Roberts is a veteran Hollywood actress with notable roles to her name including Pretty Woman, Notting Hill, My Best Friend's Wedding and Erin Brockovich.

Microsoft tracks Windows 10 activity even when users opt out

Windows 10 is known to share users' activity data (like apps or websites you have opened) with Microsoft.

Shaktikanta Das takes charge as new RBI Governor

A day after he was appointed as the new Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), Shaktikanta Das, on Wednesday, took charge of the central bank.

#IshaAmbaniWedding: Groom Anand Piramal gets a special welcome at Antilla

Mukesh Ambani and Neeta Ambani's darling daughter Isha is all set to tie the knot with Piramal scion Anand.

Happy Birthday Yuvraj Singh: A look at his glorious career

Yuvraj Singh, one of the best all-rounders Indian cricket has ever produced, turns 37 today, and words fall short when trying to explain his massive contribution to India's T20 and ODI World Cup triumphs and his various other career achievements.

Find an IIT/IIM groom or bride through this matrimonial website

The traditional concept of arranged marriages in India is evolving, with different matrimonial websites emerging these days.

YouTube channels that help score well in Class 10 English

English is a common subject that many Class 10 students choose to ignore while studying for other subjects, which lowers their score and their overall percentage as well.

#IshaAmbaniWedding: Hillary Clinton dances with SRK, video goes viral

Isha Ambani's wedding with beau Anand Piramal is one of the biggest events of 2018 and it has got the nation talking.

To Modi, with love (and some anger)

If you are a towering figure like Narendra Damodardas Modi, everything everywhere is about you. In any case, you are narcissist enough to attribute all successes to yourself, hence every failure is naturally yours.

#AssemblyElections: Star campaigner Yogi Adityanath gets BJP heartbreak in heartland

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath was the trump card which Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) hoped would help it win Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, and Rajasthan, but the results brought only sad news for the saffron party.

Things to know about Sachin Pilot, Congress' star in Rajasthan

On Tuesday, Congress won 99 seats in Rajasthan ousting Vasundhara Raje government from the state as the BJP won only 73 seats. The desert state cast its vote for 199 assembly seats on December 7.

Samsung could launch new "Rize" series smartphones next year

Despite topping global smartphone shipments for quite some time now, Samsung has been seen a worrying slump in sales.

#AssamNRC: SC extends deadline for claims, objections to December 31

On Wednesday, the Supreme Court extended the deadline for filing claims and objections pertaining to the Assam National Register of Citizens (NRC) till December 31.

Now listen to Bauua Singh from 'Zero' on your Alexa

Are you a die-hard fan of Shah Rukh Khan who also owns Amazon's Alexa? Then, here's a good news for you.

Jamshedpur: Man who paraded woman naked is facing rape charges

A man who was arrested on Friday for parading a tribal woman naked through a village near Jamshedpur will now also be charged with rape.

#MeTooEffect: Film Association suspends Sajid Khan post sexual harassment allegations

Bollywood's #MeToo movement unmasked several sexual predators of the industry and Sajid Khan was one of them.

Now, use Uber's 'Spotlight' to find your cab: Here's how

Popular ride-hailing service Uber is introducing a new set of features to expedite the pick-up process in India.

Attempts being made to dilute CBDR-principle: India at UN climate-talks

India and other developing countries complained at the UN Climate talks in Poland that attempts were being made to do away with the Common But Differentiated Responsibilities (CBDR) principle that states that all nations are responsible for addressing the climate change.

ISL 2018-19: Jamshedpur vs Delhi Dynamos: A pre-match report

While Jamshedpur will be trying to secure a spot in the top four by winning this encounter, bottom-placed Delhi Dynamos will be desperate to prevent another humiliating loss tonight.

China and US begin talks to sort out trade differences

Top officials from the US and China have begun talks to sort out their trade differences, in particular, to identify steps that address the concerns of US President Donald Trump on intellectual property and reduce the balance of trade, a media report said.

UEFA Champions League 2018-19: All records broken on match-day 6

The last day of the ongoing Champions League campaign's group stage is underway, and some of the results have been truly exciting.

#RoadTo2019: Congress jolts BJP in Hindi heartland, opponents' jibes follow

The Congress handed over defeat to Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in three crucial states, making the race to 2019 Lok Sabha elections even more interesting.

I-League debutants Real Kashmir defeat Shillong Lajong 6-1

Real Kashmir are proving themselves a force to be reckoned with in their debut I-League season.

Pichai asked to explain why Googling 'idiot' returns Trump photos

When Google CEO Sundar Pichai, on Wednesday, appeared for his first Congressional hearing, he was asked why a Google image search for 'idiot' returns images of Donald Trump.

Multiple bugs left Microsoft accounts vulnerable to attacks: Details here

A series of bugs left millions of Microsoft accounts - Office, Outlook, Onedrive, etc - vulnerable to attacks.

Will Priyanka and Kareena shoot for 'Koffee With Karan' soon?

Karan Johar's Koffee With Karan 6 is known for bringing together the most unexpected celebrities on the couch.

Outgoing-CM Chouhan uses Vajpayee's famous poem to express emotions

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan tendered his resignation to Governor Anandiben Patel on Wednesday saying 'he was free' now.

Former Army Chief JJ Singh resigns from Akali Dal

Former Army Chief Gen JJ Singh today resigned from the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) citing personal reasons.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro open sale starts today

Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro, which has been available via flash sales until now, will go on open sale via Flipkart and Mi.com starting 12pm today.

#MadhyaPradeshResults: Mayawati comes to Congress' rescue, declares support

BSP Chief Mayawati on Wednesday announced she will supporting Congress in Madhya Pradesh and if required, in Rajasthan too.

24-hours of counting later, Congress emerges largest party in MP

The final results of assembly polls of Madhya Pradesh were revealed a short while ago and Congress has emerged as the single largest party, unseating BJP in the 'heart of India' where it was ruling since the last 15 years.

Google acquires India's hugely popular train tracking app: Details here

In a major move, Google has acquired Sigmoid Labs, the company behind one of India's most popular train tracking app - 'Where Is My Train'.

#CareerBytes: Dos and don'ts of UPSC CSE exam preparation

The Indian Civil Services are a dream for lakhs and many spend years preparing to crack the UPSC Civil Services Examination.

Gujarat: Woman kidnaps newborn baby to force boyfriend into marriage

A woman in Gujarat, who had abducted a newborn from a hospital in Jamnagar, confessed that she did so to pressurize her boyfriend to marry her. She wanted to convince him that the child was his.

PUBG: Five things to know about the latest map 'Vikendi'

PUBG players can rejoice as the game just got its fourth map, Vikendi.

Most iPhone models banned in China: Here's why

A Chinese court has ordered Apple to stop importing and selling most iPhone models in the country.

'Avengers: Endgame' trailer: Have you spotted these 5 Easter eggs?

Avengers: Endgame finally dropped their trailer a few days back.