15 Dec 2018

Neymar to reject Barcelona transfer and remain at PSG?

It was widely speculated that Brazilian forward Neymar was not happy at his current club, Paris Saint-Germain, and could move back to Barcelona, the club where he started his European career.

Manchester United reportedly identify Juventus footballer to exchange for Pogba

Transfer rumors are doing the rounds, and Manchester United's name has come up inevitably.

'Once Upon a Time in Deadpool's emotional Stan Lee tribute

Deadpool 2 was re-released with as a PG-13 version this month and renamed Once Upon a Time in Deadpool.

#GamingBytes: All about PS4's successor PlayStation 5

PlayStation 4 or PS4 by Sony is currently one of the most popular gaming consoles in the world.

US: Indian-origin man wins lottery, will donate to underprivileged children

In a touching incident, an Indian-origin man in Florida, United States, who recently won a lottery of $14.5 million (Rs. 104.4 crore), has decided to use the amount to help the underprivileged children in India.

'Narcos: Mexico' season 2: Scoot McNairy and Diego Luna return

Narcos: Mexico, on Netflix, turned back time on the exploration of the cocaine trade, taking viewers to the heart of the Guadalajara cartel in Mexico, exploring the rise of Felix Gallardo (played by Diego Luna) and the start of the drug war with the brutal murder of DEA agent Kiki Camarena.

Chicken-egg sized diamond of 552-carat found in Canada

In a 'shining' discovery, the largest diamond known in North America has been unearthed in Canada.

#FinancialBytes: Important financial deadlines to watch out for in 2019

Staying on top of key financial deadlines is essential to avoid penalties and have an organized financial life.

#RafaleDeal: Clean chit backfires; Opposition says Centre lied to SC

The Supreme Court, on Friday, had given the Centre a clean chit, dismissing a batch of petitions calling for a court-monitored probe into the Rafale deal.

Hazel Keech on her pregnancy rumors: It is embarrassing

Ace cricketer Yuvraj Singh and Hazel Keech's chemistry has always left us in awe. The two never fail to give relationship goals to everyone.

#GamingBytes: Mobile game of 'Call of Duty' released

Call of Duty is one of the most popular game franchises in the world and brings an intense first-person shooting experience.

5 best triple camera smartphones currently available in India

The year 2018 has been eventful for smartphone aficionados, especially those into photography.

Modric has harsh words for Messi-Ronaldo, Ballon d'Or ceremony absentees

Croatian midfielder Luka Modric, who managed to break Leo Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo's decade-long domination of football's top individual honor, the Ballon d'Or, is visibly livid with them for having given the award ceremony a miss.

#ComicBytes: Five most powerful weapons of the Avengers

The Avengers is a group of superheroes in Marvel Universe. This group is immensely popular as the Earth's mightiest defenders.

Manipur: Chinese grenades, live AK-47 ammo seized from ZUF sympathizer

A huge consignment of weapons, ammunition, and explosives have been recovered from Manipur, after security forces apprehended a woman sympathizer of the Manipuri militant group Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF).

Rajpal Yadav performs comedy act for inmates in Tihar jail

As an actor, performing on stage is something of a specialty for Rajpal Yadav.

Google Shopping: What it means for consumers and merchants

Aimed at simplifying online shopping, Google recently introduced its latest 'Shopping' feature in India.

UK: Santa Claus tells children to "get the f*** out"

Christmas is about to arrive and the holiday spirit is high. Children are eagerly waiting for their jolly bearded man, Santa Claus, who comes every year to give them their Christmas presents.

Happy birthday Bhaichung: Celebrating the Indian football legend's career

Whether you love football or not, besides the names of 90s legends like Ronaldo, Zidane, and Beckham, you have surely heard of the name Bhaichung Bhutia.

#IshaAmbaniWedding: Bollywood celebrities turn waiters, serve food to guests

This is the season of weddings and the country's most expensive wedding between Mukesh Ambani's only daughter Isha and Anand Piramal is continuing to make waves.

Trump names Mick Mulvaney as interim Chief of Staff

US President Donald Trump has named his budget director Mick Mulvaney as interim White House Chief of Staff, putting a halt to a chaotic search to who will take over one of the most important positions in the federal government.

#KapilSharmaWedding: Newlyweds look head-over-heels in love during the reception

Kapil Sharma and Ginni Chatrath are officially man and wife now. The couple tied the knot in an extravagant ceremony in Jalandhar on Wednesday.

NGT clears way for reopening of Sterlite plant in Thoothukudi

The Vedanta-owned Sterlite copper plant in Tamil Nadu's Thoothukudi has come a step closer to reopening.

Here's how Google plans to improve future foldable smartphones

Foldable smartphones are an interesting segment, considering how the device combines a phone-cum-tablet experience in a pocket-friendly form factor.

#CareerBytes: 5 best websites to download mock tests for JEE

The Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) is the most difficult entrance exam for admission to top engineering institutes in India, including IITs, NITs, and IIITs among others. JEE consists of Main and Advanced exams.

#IndiaInAustralia: Three key moments of day two of second Test

The Indian cricket team fought their way back against Australia on Day 2 of the second Test in Perth.

Why should franchises pick players outside World Cup squad?

The situation is getting intense as teams are gearing up for the Indian Premier League (IPL) auction to be held in Jaipur on December 18, 2018.

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

Chennaiyin FC and Delhi Dynamos, the two bottom-ranked teams of the ISL table with only five and four points respectively, will face off tonight.

BWF World Tour Finals: Sindhu wins crunch semis tie

Indian women's badminton ace PV Sindhu could seal her maiden title of 2018 after reaching the summit clash of the BWF World Tour Finals in Guangzhou on Saturday.

Bug leaks 70 lakh users' photos; Facebook says 'sorry'

Seems like data privacy and Facebook just don't see eye to eye.

Priyanka Chopra-Nick Jonas will go to Switzerland for honeymoon?

Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas are enjoying every moment of their married life.

Worst passwords of 2018: Check if yours is there

Do you think you have a hack-proof password? Do you use different alphabets, digits and special characters or is it something simple like "123456" or "Password"?

Gautam Gambhir slams Ravi Shastri: Know why

Gautam Gambhir has slammed Indian cricket team head coach Ravi Shastri over his best touring team comment.

China wants to make big, very comprehensive trade deal: Trump

A major US-China trade deal may happen soon, US President Donald Trump said yesterday, asserting that Beijing wants to make it "big and very comprehensive".

Sri Lanka: Rajapaksa resigns, Wickremesinghe likely to take oath tomorrow

Mahinda Rajapaksa, who was appointed as Sri Lanka's Prime Minister on October 26 by President Maithripala Sirisena in a controversial move, resigned today, as two crucial Supreme Court decisions made the embattled former strongman's efforts to cling to premiership "untenable".

#MeToo: Post Vinta's allegations, Alok Nath files for anticipatory bail

The rape accusations leveled by Vinta Nanda on actor Alok Nath shook the nation this year, and brought the much needed #MeToo movement in Bollywood.

#IndiaInAustralia: Finch reveals how chat with Punter helped him

Australia opening batsman Aaron Finch worked his way out to score a decent looking fifty in the first innings of the ongoing second Test match in Perth against India.

Hardik Pandya takes a five-for on return from injury

Indian cricket team all-rounder Hardik Pandya took an impressive first-class five-wicket haul against Mumbai.

Lenovo Z5s could launch with 10GB RAM, suggest teasers

Lenovo is all set to unveil its latest smartphone, the Lenovo Z5s, in China on December 18.

Mumbai-Lucknow IndiGo flight grounded after bomb threat call

An IndiGo flight from Mumbai to Lucknow via Delhi was grounded today after receiving a bomb threat call, airport sources said.

After Priyanka Chopra, Parineeti to marry beau Charit Desai soon?

Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas' wedding has been one of the most talked about events of the year. Her wedding was indeed majestic, in every sense of the word.

#KhashoggiMurder: 'I know how to cut', Khashoggi killer heard saying

On Friday, Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said that one of the killers of journalist Jamal Khashoggi was heard saying, "I know how to cut," in the audio tape of the killing sent by Turkey to the US and other countries.

Lasith Malinga to lead Sri Lanka in ODIs and T20Is

Sri Lanka have called back 35-year-old veteran fast bowler Lasith Malinga for the limited-overs series against New Zealand.

Mumbai: 19-year-old nursing student dies during tug-of-war game

In a tragic incident, a 19-year-old nursing student from Thane met with his demise while playing a game of tug-of-war at a college in Mumbai.

#ComicBytes: Five best marksmen in Marvel Universe

A lot of heroes and villains in Marvel rely on guns, arrows or other throwables to pose a threat. Most notable is Captain America who tosses his shield as an offensive weapon.

'Aquaman' star Jason Momoa wants to visit India

Jason Momoa is famous for playing Khal Drogo in HBO's acclaimed show GoT and donning the superhero costume of Aquaman, as part of the DC Extended Universe.

#CareerBytes: Paper pattern, different stages of UPSC Civil Services Exam

The UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE), also known as the IAS exam, is one of the toughest exams and its preparation process is a demanding task.

#GamingBytes: Five PUBG tips for better enemy spotting

PUBG offers one of the most intense Battle Royale experiences and if you wish to win the chicken dinner among 100 gamers, spotting enemies is pivotal.

Martin promises to end 'A Song of Ice and Fire'

Game of Thrones, one of the most popular shows on television, is based on the A Song of Ice and Fire series by George RR Martin.

14 Dec 2018

Alia Bhatt 'feels shy' talking about her relationship with Ranbir

Ranbir Kapoor-Alia Bhatt's relationship has been one of the most-talked-about affairs of 2018.

Klopp calls Mourinho "most successful manager in the world"

Liverpool vs Manchester United is the most intense fixture in English football, and come this Sunday, the two teams will face each other at Anfield for their first encounter of the season.

Trent Alexander-Arnold injured before Liverpool face United on Sunday

Liverpool have reasons to worry before they face Manchester United in the mouth-watering Premier League fixture on Sunday.

Abhishek to star in Season 2 of Amazon Prime's 'Breathe'

Amazon Prime is picking up the pace with its Indian content and to that extent, the second season of Breathe is already in production. It will be arriving on the streaming platform soon.

IRCTC: Comparing 'Tatkal' and 'Premium Tatkal' ticket bookings

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

Lata Mangeshkar reacts to rumors of her getting hospitalized

Fans of Lata Mangeshkar woke up to unsavory news on Friday morning after it was reported that the veteran singer is unwell and has been hospitalized.

Paw-inspiring: Faithful stray dogs wait for homeless owner outside hospital

A wise man once said, "A dog will teach you unconditional love. If you have that in your life, things won't be too bad."

The five most accomplished foreign players in the ISL

The Indian Super League (ISL) has helped Indian football reach a wider audience and connect with fans who were earlier disenchanted with the sport in our country.

Karnataka: At least seven dead, 82 hospitalized after eating prasad

In a shocking incident, at least seven people, including two children, have died after consuming prasad from a temple at the Sulivadi village in Chamarajnagar district in Karnataka.

Newlyweds Ranveer-Deepika postpone their honeymoon to 2019: Here's why

It's been less than a month since Ranveer Singh-Deepika Padukone got married. And, like thorough professionals, they are already back on work circuit.

UP-police's idea to curb cow-related violence involves 'sabhas' and pledges

Earlier this month, violence in Bulandshahr sparked after alleged cow-slaughter snowballed into a controversy, and now Uttar Pradesh police have come up with a way to put that in check.

Noida: News anchor found dead; allegedly jumped off building

A news anchor has been found dead in Noida after she allegedly jumped from the fourth floor of her building.

Mumbai Police tries to teach Sonam, Dulquer Salmaan, albeit wrongly

Mumbai Police have often been lauded for their quick-witted tweets giving out civic lessons with references to whatever is trending.

Meghalaya: At least 13 feared dead inside illegal 'rat-hole' mine

In an unfortunate incident, at least 13 coal miners are feared dead, after they got trapped in an illegal 'rat hole' coalmine in Meghalaya's Jaintia Hills.

Just married: Saina Nehwal ties knot with Parupalli Kashyap

Ace badminton player Saina Nehwal got married to Parupalli Kashyap on Friday in an intimate ceremony in Hyderabad.

Week won, weekend lost, but Congress thinks Rafale-verdict isn't setback

Despite the Supreme Court saying on Friday that it doesn't find any reason to launch a probe into the Rafale deal, the Congress didn't see it as a setback.

Cristiano Ronaldo adds an unwanted record to his name

Cristiano Ronaldo is a pro at breaking records and creating new milestones, but this time he has made a record he would not be proud of at all.

Ghana: Government removes 'racist' Gandhi statue from university grounds

A statue of Mahatma Gandhi, which had been unveiled in 2016 by President Pranab Mukherjee at the University of Ghana, has been removed from the university grounds on account of Gandhi's "racist" outlook towards Africans.

WPI-based inflation falls to 4.64% in November, a three-month low

Inflation based on wholesale prices fell to a three-month low of 4.64% in November, as prices of food articles, especially vegetables, softened.

US: Indian-techie, who assaulted sleeping-woman on flight, gets 9-years jail

A federal court in Detroit sentenced an Indian techie to nine years in prison after he was convicted of assaulting a sleeping woman on a plane.

White House trade advisor vows 'tough' talks with China

United States President Donald Trump's trade negotiators will hold "tough" talks with China, a senior White House advisor said yesterday while cautioning against watching day-to-day reports on the negotiations.

#Kedarnath: Not box office collections, this is Sara's biggest achievement

Sara Ali Khan's Bollywood debut Kedarnath has been a great success at the box office.

It was literally raining cash on this US road

We all had that moment where we find a crisp note (of any denomination) lying on the road, and a greedy little smile appears on our faces.

Rajasthan: Ashok Gehlot to be CM; Sachin Pilot, his deputy

Ashok Gehlot has been chosen as the new Chief Minister of Rajasthan, and Sachin Pilot has agreed to be his deputy, NDTV has reported.

Sidhu's stuffed partridge gift to Amarinder Singh irks animal activists

Congress minister Navjot Singh Sidhu's stuffed partridge gift to Punjab Chief Minister Capt. Amarinder Singh has irked animal activists and has prompted a complaint.

Racist chants hurled by Chelsea fans at Europa League clash

Further problems have arisen for Chelsea as their fans have again been accused of hurling racist and anti-Semitic chants during their Europa League match against Hungarian football club Vidi.

#IndiaInAustralia: Three key moments of day one of second Test

The Indian cricket team seemed to have got the call wrong of going with four-man pace attack against Australia on Day 1 of the second Test in Perth.

Binny Bansal to begin second innings with another startup, xto10x

Barely a month has passed since Flipkart co-founder Binny Bansal stepped down as the CEO of the Flipkart Group, and already, speculations are rife about his next venture.

Djokovic, Halep named 2018 ITF world champions

World number ones Novak Djokovic and Simona Halep were named as the 2018 ITF world champions.

India ranks third on Pornhub traffic, 30% of them women

If one thinks banning pornography content or websites in India will drive the libido away from the citizens, one cannot be more wrong.

Goa

Zareen Khan's driver arrested after complaint by deceased's family

On Wednesday, it was reported that a scooter rammed into actress Zareen Khan's car in Anjuna, North Goa.

#RafaleVerdict: 'Rahul maafi maango', demand BJP-leaders, Parliament adjourned after ruckus

Three days after the winter session of Parliament started, the Lok Sabha was adjourned on Friday owing to ruckus after the Supreme Court dismissed a petition seeking an investigation into the multi-crore Rafale deal.

#IndiaInAustralia: Glenn McGrath feels India got fooled by Perth deck

Indian cricket team captain Virat Kohli went ahead with a four-man pace attack for the second Test against Australia being held at the new Perth Stadium.

Mumbai: Uber driver masturbates in front of woman passenger

A trip in Uber on Wednesday turned horrific for a female passenger in Mumbai after the driver masturbated in front of her.

Raghu's former wife Sugandha's wish on his wedding wins hearts

This winter has been all about weddings in B-Town. While we were yet to overcome the frenzy weddings of Ranveer-Deepika, Priyanka-Nick, another B-town celebrity has tied the knot.

ISL 2018-19: FC Goa vs NorthEast United: A pre-match report

FC Goa will be taking on NorthEast United in their Indian Super League encounter tonight, and the highlight of the match will surely be the fight for the Golden Boot between Goa's Ferran Corominas and NorthEast's Batholomew Ogbeche.

IPL 2019: Is Gambhir set to join KXIP's backroom staff?

On December 4, 2018, India's veteran cricketer, Gautam Gambhir had announced retirement from all formats of cricket.

PM Modi's foreign trips cost taxpayers over Rs. 2,000cr

Since he was elected to power in 2014, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has visited dozens of countries, and met world leaders in a bid to increase India's influence on the global stage.

#AUSvIND: Virat Kohli rewrites history again - Know how

Indian cricket team captain Virat Kohli went on to rewrite history in Test cricket.

#ViralVideo: Anand Piramal kisses bride Isha Ambani on forehead

Isha Ambani married beau Anand Piramal in a dream wedding in Mumbai. Their wedding was one of the most talked about events of the year.

Hockey World Cup: India coach blames poor umpiring for exit

The Hockey World Cup 2018 ended on a sour note for hosts India.

#RafaleDeal: Satisfied with Centre's process, SC dismisses petition seeking probe

The Supreme Court of India, headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi, dismissed the petition which demanded a probe in the multi-crore Rafale deal, on Friday.

#IPL2019Auction: After DC, now MI ask fans for suggestions

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

Calling one time defaulter 'chor' unfair, says Gadkari on Mallyaji

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Thursday said it was unfair to call businessman Vijay Mallya a chor just because he couldn't repay the loan once. He added Mallya had been repaying the loan for 40 years.

Post cancellation, Netflix's Marvel heroes cannot reappear for 2 years

Netflix, whose popularity was strengthened with brilliant Marvel content, suffered a huge blow when shows like Iron Fist, Luke Cage and the popular Daredevil were canceled after new seasons aired.

Banks could remain shut for 5-days in December: Details here

Your bank related work could take a hit for a few days in December as officials are likely to go on strike.

#MadhyaPradeshElections: After discussions, Indira's 'third' son Kamal Nath becomes CM

Two days after the nail-biting contest between Congress and BJP at assembly elections of Madhya Pradesh, the winning grand old party has picked Kamal Nath as the new Chief Minister of the central state.

#FinancialBytes: 5 apps to help homemakers manage finances better

Financial management, planning, and budgeting are essential skills homemakers should have in order to run their household smoothly.

Vivo Y83 Pro price reduced again, now costs Rs. 13,990

As yet another Y-series smartphone to undergo price revision, Vivo has slashed the price of its Y83 Pro in India.

Netflix's 'The Punisher' season 2 is coming in January 2019

Netflix has firmly established itself as a premiere streaming giant and is backing it up with exciting content.

Patent suggests Samsung could be working on a blockchain smartphone

Samsung, one of the world's biggest electronics company, could be working on a blockchain-based smartphone.

Indian Railways bookings: Key rules to know about ticket reservations

Indian Railways allows passengers to book train tickets offline (through reservation counters) and online (via e-ticketing service- IRCTC's portal).