21 Dec 2018

Planning to watch 'Zero'? First read what movie-goers said

He came, he ruled the silver screen and he has won our hearts all over again- That's what every Shah Rukh Khan fan is echoing today as the superstar is here with his new release Zero.

#GamingBytes: DICE gifts 2 new weapons to 'Battlefield 5' gamers

Battlefield V has amassed immense popularity in the gaming community, soon after its release.

Christmas Special: 'Marvel's Spider-Man' for PS4 adds Tobey Maguire's suit

The holiday season is in full swing with Christmas only a few days away.

Some iPad Pros are bent, but Apple says it's normal

Amid complaints of iPad Pros developing a bend, Apple has confirmed that some units of the new device might come slightly bent out-of-the-box.

Winter is Coming: Baramulla-Banihal train-ride will remind you of 'GoT'

'Winter Is Coming' - these three words bring images of the snow-covered land of Winterfell from the popular HBO series Game of Thrones, in our heads.

#HealthBytes: 6 tips to boost your fertility

Infertility is a issue that ruins the lives and relationship of many married couples.

Top 5 gaming smartphones available in India for PUBG, Fortnite

Both PUBG mobile and Fortnite have over 200 million users and around 30 million daily active users, according to The Verge.

Calcutta High Court cancels earlier order allowing BJP's rath yatras

In a setback to the BJP's ambitions in West Bengal, a division bench of the Calcutta High Court has overturned an earlier order by the court that had allowed the BJP to take out rath yatras.

Squad analysis of DC post IPL 2019 Auction

Delhi Capitals went for major utility players to address key areas in the recently concluded Indian Premier League (IPL) 2019 Auction held in Jaipur.

Noida: 126 arrested after cops bust fake call center

On Friday, police busted a fake call center in Noida and arrested 126 people for duping US citizens.

Watch video: New brides Priyanka, Deepika recreate 'Pinga' moment

Priyanka Chopra-Nick Jonas' wedding celebrations are in full swing. After a grand wedding in Jodhpur, the newlyweds hosted their second reception in Mumbai on Thursday.

Entrance exams for JNU will now be computer-based

Joining hands with technology, Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) has adopted computer-based mode for its entrance exams.

Three Indian-origin students among TIME's most influential teens of 2018

Three Indian-origin students - Kavya Kopparapu, Rishab Jain, and Amika George - have been named among TIME magazine's list of 25 most influential teens of 2018.

Now, Pixel 3 owners are reporting fingerprint sensor problems

The problems associated with Pixel 3 and its elder sibling, Pixel 3 XL, are just not ending.

#GamingBytes: Best loot and landing locations in PUBG Vikendi

PUBG just got its new snow map Vikendi. While console gamers cannot access it yet, the map is live for PC and mobile gamers.

Solskjaer would love being permanent Manchester United manager

Interim Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has said that he would love to remain in charge for a longer period of time.

Ex-BB contestant Armaan Kohli released on bail after 24 hours

After being booked in an assault case, former Bigg Boss contestant Armaan Kohli was back in the headlines for yet another brush with the law.

To take on Amazon Prime, Flipkart may venture into video-content

Soon, you may see video content offerings from Flipkart, one of the leading e-commerce players in the country.

Want to hide files without third-party apps? Try this trick

These days, handing over your phone to someone, even for a short while, can be extremely scary.

1995 'tandoor' murder case: Killer Sushil Sharma released

On Friday, the Delhi High Court ordered the immediate release of former Congress youth leader Sushil Kumar Sharma, who had been convicted of murdering his wife Naina Sahni in 1995, in what came to be known as the 'tandoor' murder case.

#MeToo: Harvey Weinstein's motion to dismiss assault charges rejected

Harvey Weinstein is finding out the hard way that escaping one's consequences is not so easy, in wake of the #MeToo movement.

You can now book KTM 790 Duke bike in India

While KTM India is yet to officially open bookings for the 790 Duke, the company's dealers have started taking pre-orders for the motorcycle.

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Fans, beware of fake reviews of 'Zero' on Twitter

Shah Rukh Khan-starrer Zero has created immense anticipation among the audience since the start.

Flipkart co-founder Sachin Bansal registers new company with IIT batchmate

Flipkart co-founder Sachin Bansal, along with investment banker Ankit Agarwal, has registered a new company - BAC Acquisitions Private Limited - according to data from the Registrar of Companies.

Small home, big heart: Shivraj Singh Chouhan moves to new-residence

Former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan moved to a new, smaller house but he has said his heart is still the same.

Instagram update breaks screen support on 2018 iPhones: Details here

Just when Facebook should be working to stay clear of product-related mistakes, reports are doing rounds that its photo-sharing service, Instagram, is breaking support for this year's iPhones' screens.

#IndiaInAustralia: Is Shikhar Dhawan in for a shocking Test return?

The Indian cricket team is in a position of bother regarding the opening situation in the ongoing Test series against Australia.

#IndiaInAustralia: Pant is an amazing talent, says Maxwell

Rishabh Pant is slowly becoming quite the name in Test cricket after making his debut for India against England earlier this year.

Delhi shivers, minimum temperature still below 5 degrees C

At 4.7 degrees Celsius today, Delhi witnessed a slight increase in the minimum temperature from yesterday, which was the coldest day of the season for the city at 4 degrees Celsius.

Now, government can monitor data in any personal computer

In what could mark the beginnings of an Orwellian surveillance state, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), on Thursday, granted sweeping powers to 10 Central investigative agencies to intercept, monitor and decrypt any data stored on computer devices.

#IPL2019: This is what McCullum is thinking after going unsold

Brendon McCullum would have liked to see his name being picked by a franchise in the recently concluded Indian Premier League (IPL) 2019 Auction.

1984-riots: HC rejects Sajjan's plea for more time to surrender

The Delhi High Court today dismissed former Congress leader Sajjan Kumar's plea for extension of time till January 30 to surrender.

UN Secretary-General welcomes resolution of political crisis in Sri Lanka

UN chief Antonio Guterres has welcomed the resolution of the political crisis in Sri Lanka and called on all the political actors to resolve all outstanding differences in the interest of people of the country.

Buy Vivo Nex, Vivo V11 Pro at Rs. 101 down-payment

In a bid to attract buyers this festive season, Vivo has announced its "New Phone, New You" offer, which kicked off yesterday.

This is what Steve Smith has said regarding ball-tampering scandal

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 South Africa.

#HealthBytes: 6 tips to take care of dry-skin in winters

When the winter season arrives, you have to be extra-careful about your skin's health.

Amazon 'mistakenly' sends someone's private Alexa recordings to stranger

Sales of virtual assistants, like Amazon's Alexa, are booming in many countries.

Sohrabuddin-encounter: Citing lack of evidence, CBI-court acquits all 22 accused

A special CBI court on Friday acquitted all 22 accused in Sohrabuddin Sheikh encounter case saying there wasn't enough proof to show he was murdered.

Buy Poco F1 with upto Rs. 5,000 discount: Here's how

Xiaomi's festive "No. 1 Mi Fan Sale", which kicked off this Wednesday, will be ending today.

Stampede at Mumbai's Mithibai college, 8 people hospitalized, 3 critical

During a concert held at Mumbai's Mithibai College on Thursday night, a stampede broke out which led to severe injuries. Eight people were grievously injured and three among them are said to be critical.

Train 18, first engineless-train, vandalized on trial-run. Incredible India much?

The Indian government, famous for not catering to the demands of the public, decided to change it and gift the country its first engineless train.

Facebook likely working on cryptocurrency for WhatsApp transfers: Details here

Facebook, the largest social media company in the world, is said to be working on its own cryptocurrency to expand its presence in the remittances market.

Woman, for whom Ansari went to Pakistan, testified for him

The woman, for whom Hamid Ansari, entered Pakistan illegally and was arrested there, testified for him in the court hoping to facilitate his release, External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said on Thursday.

2019 ICC World Cup trophy arrives in Delhi

The 2019 edition of the ICC World Cup is all set to begin from May 30, 2019 in England and Wales.

US: Mattis resigns as Defense Secretary over differences with Trump

After two years in office, US Defense Secretary James Mattis has resigned from his post, reportedly over differences with US President Donald Trump, especially pertaining to matters of foreign policy.

Buy Realme U1 with upto Rs. 1,500 discount on Amazon

As part of a festive offer, Realme has announced a massive discount on its latest Realme U1 smartphone.

Gadkari quells rumors, has no plans to become 2019's PM-face

Union Minister for Roads and Highways Nitin Gadkari said he has no plans to become the Prime Ministerial candidate for 2019 and was happy where he was.

#GamingBytes: Fortnite glitch, possibly related to Infinity Blade, destroys buildings

Fortnite by Epic Games constantly adds new content to keep interest alive in its Battle Royale.

'Hellboy' reboot first trailer released, what to expect

Our favorite cigar smoking, gun toting, smart lines quipping half demon is back!

Gujarat: Driving on wrong-side twice will result in license cancellation

Traffic police in Gujarat are getting serious about those who break rules and have now rolled out a strict policy.

#ComicBytes: Five Marvel superheroes of Indian origin

If there is one thing we share across the world, it is our love for superheroes. They represent the best in us and we take pride in them.

First look photos from Disney's live-action 'Aladdin' revealed

Aladdin is among the slew of live-action remakes that Disney has undertaken.

Next-gen iPhones could combine Touch ID and Face ID security

When Apple introduced iPhone X last year, it ditched Touch ID in favor of the facial recognition-based Face ID system.

20 Dec 2018

#UPSC Civil Services Main-2018 results out; Here's how to check

The Union Public Service Commission has released the much-awaited results of the Civil Services (Main) Examination-2018 for recruitment to the prestigious IAS, IPS, IFS, and other civil services.

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Five controversial facts about WWE's famous wrestlers

With success comes money and fame, and for some, it leads to recklessness and they even find themselves on the wrong side of the law.

#FinancialBytes: 5 things to notice before finalizing your education loan

Education loans have become a necessity today; as the cost of education keeps skyrocketing, many students need to rely on loans for quality education.

#HealthBytes: Sex headaches: Causes and treatment

Simply put, a sex headache is a mild to severe pain in the head and neck area, that occurs on account of sexual activity, particularly before or during an orgasm.

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Real-life 'Phunsuk Wangdu' reveals story of 'Jeep-Roof' to Anand Mahindra

Aamir Khan's blockbuster 3 Idiots gave fame to Sonam Wangchuk, the engineer who inspired the character of Phunsuk Wangdu in the film.

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Salman to ring in his 53rd birthday with 'special' people

Bollywood superstar, and the most eligible bachelor of tinselvile, Salman Khan is all set to turn 53 on December 27.

Leaked image reveals OnePlus's upcoming smartphone, could be 5G variant

Reputed tipster Ishan Agarwal, who had earlier leaked the OnePlus 6T McLaren Edition, has again leaked the company's upcoming flagship.

PSG director accuses Barcelona of not following transfer rules

Paris Saint-Germain Sporting Director Antero Henrique has spoken out in a strong manner against La Liga side Barcelona after Adrien Rabiot refused to renew his contract with the French champions.

Barack Obama turns Santa Claus for sick children, spreads joy

The world is no stranger to Barack Obama's love for children.

Watch: When Ranveer played matchmaker for Kartik and Sara

After Sara Ali Khan appeared on Koffee With Karan 6, it was revealed she had a crush on Kartik Aaryan.

Infosys appoints Airtel veteran Nilanjan Roy as its new CFO

It seems like Infosys' search for a new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) has finally ended.

WV Raman reportedly appointed coach of Indian women's cricket team

Sources close to the BCCI have revealed to PTI that WV Raman will be taking over as the coach of the Indian women's cricket team.

Soon, govt could impose Rs. 12,000 fee on petrol/diesel vehicles

In a bid to push for greater usage of electric vehicles (EVs) in India, the government is on the verge of creating disincentives for petrol, diesel car owners.

Trump signs bill on Tibet into law despite China protest

US President Donald Trump has signed a bipartisan bill on Tibet into law that could enrage China, paving the way to impose a visa ban on Chinese officials who deny American citizens, government officials and journalists access to the sensitive Himalayan region, the homeland of the exiled Dalai Lama.

Delhi Assembly panel to explore possibility of fellowship, internship programs

With an aim to keep MLAs well-informed on legislative affairs, a Delhi Assembly panel will explore the possibility of introducing fellowship and internship programs.

US slaps fresh sanctions on Russian spies for damaging activities

The US has slapped fresh sanctions on 12 Russian individuals and entities for their alleged interference in the 2016 presidential elections and the brazen use of a military-grade nerve agent in an assassination attempt inside America's closest ally.

#TheVintaNandaStory: From assault, to drugs and finding herself again

The #MeToo wave hit India earlier this year and castles of many were rightfully shattered. One of the most prominent names to emerge out of the movement, intended to create a safe space for sexual assault survivors, was Vinta Nanda.

Facebook gave user data access to 150 companies: Details here

Facebook had a rough year in terms of privacy, but even now, the problems for the social network don't seem to end.

Delhi University: Online entrance examination may be introduced soon

The Delhi University is planning to introduce online entrance exams from next session, said officials.

New Zealand: Trousers caused helicopter crash that killed three people

In October, three people, on-board a helicopter, were killed when it had crashed in New Zealand.

#IPL2019: Players who might be playing their final season

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2019 will start in March.

#HomeAloneAgain: Macaulay Culkin returns for Google Assistant ad

The Christmas season is upon us and there is no denying that the 1990 movie Home Alone remains one of the most loved holiday movies of all times, globally.

Weird call connectivity issues affect Pixel 3 phones: Details here

Ever since Google introduced Pixel 3 and 3 XL, we have been hearing all sorts of complaints associated with the two devices.

#HealthBytes: 5 ways to improve your immunity, this winter season

The winter season has finally hit the top gear.

Happy Birthday Mbappe: Here's looking at Mbappe's career till date

Every now and then, there comes a time when a youngster comes along and forces the world to put their eyes on him and watch in wonder at what he does: Kylian Mbappe has done the same.

Huawei releases Android Pie-based EMUI 9 update for these smartphones

Huawei has started rolling out Android Pie-based EMUI 9.0 update for seven of its smartphones.

Did Neha Kakkar reveal reason behind her break-up with Himansh?

Kal ki fikr ho kisko, tum abhi to mere ho, these were the lines Neha Kakkar sang for her former-boyfriend Himansh Kohli.

Chhattisgarh: BJP's smartphone distribution scheme stopped by Congress

In Chhattisgarh, the scheme of former Chief Minister Raman Singh to distribute smartphones to five million families in the state has been stopped by his successor Bhupesh Baghel, HT reports.

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Sona's vomiting on Twitter. I'd like to maintain decorum: Sonu

Singer Sonu Nigam has responded to Sona Mohapatra's tweets against him, saying that though she's "vomiting" on Twitter, he would like to maintain decorum.

#CBSE2019: How to score over 90% in Class 12 Math?

Mathematics can be a nightmare for some Class 12 students, who are often scared as the subject involves a vast syllabus and a lot of formulae, theories, and concepts.

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"He f***ed with the wrong baller": Pogba on Mourinho

In a deplorable gesture unacceptable from any global football star, Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba has shown his happiness at Jose Mourinho getting sacked from Manchester United.

Deleting Facebook isn't enough to quit its ecosystem: Here's why

Unless you're living under a rock, you must be aware of Facebook's recent fiascos.

Train 18 to make commercial debut on December 29

India's fastest indigenously manufactured train, Train 18, is all set to make its debut before the end of this year.

#IndiaInAustralia: Sourav Ganguly backs visitors to win remaining Tests

The Indian cricket team started off well in the four-match Test series against Australia.

Delhi: Now file e-FIRs of lost items from Terminal 3

Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport, is one of the busiest airports in the world.

What should be the resolutions of tech companies

When the year ends, you think about your regrets, your failures and how you will conquer the new year.

#IPL2019: The hunger is there, says Yuvraj Singh

Mumbai Indians handed Yuvraj Singh a breathing space in the recently concluded Indian Premier League (IPL) 2019 auction.

NASA hacked! Employees' personal information, social security numbers stolen

It has emerged that US space agency NASA was hacked earlier this year.

ICC Test Rankings: Virat Kohli retains top position

Indian cricket team captain Virat Kohli kept his number one position in the ICC Test Rankings for batsmen.

Swiggy raises $1bn in its largest funding round yet

Months after entering India's unicorn club, food delivery platform Swiggy has raised a whopping $1bn in fresh capital from existing and new investors.

BJP's rath-yatra in Bengal gets green signal from Calcutta HC

In a major setback to Trinamool Congress, which governs West Bengal, the Calcutta High Court on Thursday allowed Bharatiya Janata Party to take out a rath yatra in the state.

At 4 degrees Celsius, Delhi records coldest morning this season

Delhiites woke up to a chilly morning today, as the mercury dropped to 4 degrees Celsius, the lowest so far this winter in the city.

Google 'bar girl in India' and Sonia Gandhi's images appear

Recently, Google received backlash from US lawmakers, after it came to light that when you search 'idiot' on its platform, images of the US President Donald Trump appear.

Jose Mourinho's statement after being sacked from Manchester United

Everyone was waiting to hear from him and finally, former Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has revealed his thoughts on being sacked by the club.

BCB bars Steve Smith from participating in BPL 2019

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has decided against the inclusion of Steve Smith in the upcoming Bangladesh Premier League (BPL).

Mumbai: Massive fire breaks out in two hotels, no casualties

Fire incidents were reported yesterday from two hotels in Mumbai, including the luxury hotel Trident.

Caught-on-cam: Driver breaks rule, doesn't stop, drags traffic-cop on bonnet

In yet another incident which highlights road rage in Delhi/NCR, a driver dragged a traffic cop on his car's bonnet for 100 meters after he was pulled up for breaking the rule.

Here's why RBI stopped Paytm bank from enrolling new customers

Although Paytm got off to a good start with its payments bank initiative, opening of new bank accounts and e-wallets abruptly came to a halt in August this year, thanks to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).

Here's how Nick Jonas convinced Priyanka's mother Madhu Chopra

Newlyweds Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas made a stylish appearance at their Mumbai wedding reception on Wednesday evening.

Squad analysis of RCB post IPL 2019 Auction

Royal Challengers Bangalore got some decent deals coming their way in the recently concluded Indian Premier League (IPL) 2019 Auction held in Jaipur.

Nokia 8.1 goes on sale today: Price, specifications and offers

HMD Global's latest Android One-powered Nokia 8.1 smartphone will go on sale in India today.

Stalin chants 'RaGa for PM', Mamata Banerjee says not now

Trinamool Congress Chief Mamata Banerjee has downplayed DMK leader Stalin's remark of making Rahul Gandhi the face of Prime Minister candidate for the opposition.

Dele Alli hit with a bottle during North London derby

Tottenham faced Arsenal for the League Cup quarterfinals at the Emirates and came out victorious with a scoreline of 2-0 in their favor.

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US Federal Reserve raises lending rate; signals slower pace ahead

The US central bank raised the benchmark borrowing rate yesterday, but gave the clearest sign to date that it will go slow on additional increases as it watches the economy.

ASUS ZenFone Max M2 goes on sale today via Flipkart

The recently launched ASUS ZenFone Max M2 has gone on sale today via Flipkart (starting 12pm).

After Hyderabad, IKEA eyes Noida with Rs. 5,000cr investment

A few months after opening its first Indian store in Hyderabad, Swedish furniture giant IKEA has now set its sight on Noida.

Pakistani reporter rides on donkey while reporting on 'donkey business'

The passion of journalism often makes journalists push their limits and pull off some absolutely bizarre stunts.

Kabaddi ace Anup Kumar announces retirement

Kabaddi legend Anup Kumar announced his retirement with immediate effect on the background of the Pro Kabaddi League 2018.

Noida: Accused of sexual-harassment, Genpact employee commits suicide

A senior employee of Genpact India took his life at his home in Noida on Tuesday after he was accused of sexual harassment by women at his workplace.

OPPO reduces prices of these smartphones by upto Rs. 2,000

As part of the "Merry Christmas and New Year 2019 Special Offer", OPPO has slashed the prices of three of its popular smartphones by upto Rs. 2,000.

Agra shocker: Four men kidnap B.Tech student, gangrape her

Four men raped a first-year B.Tech student in Poiya Ghat of Agra, Uttar Pradesh, and two accused have been arrested, police said on Wednesday.

#IndianRailways: How Railways is planning to improve cleanliness of toilets

Over the decades, Indian Railways has come a long way in terms of connectivity, ticketing services, passenger amenities, convenience, and comfort.

Fallon celebrates Christmas cheer on 'The Tonight Show', Ariana joins

The holiday season is upon us and all shows being broadcast are celebrating the Christmas cheer already.

Nubia gaming-centric phone launched in India for Rs. 30,000

ZTE-owned Nubia has finally launched its Red Magic smartphone in India.

IRCTC Tatkal bookings: Circumstances under which full refund is provided

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

Mourinho only reason for United's failure? What next for him?

Jose Mourinho has created headlines again, this time on getting sacked from the position of Manchester United manager after a disastrous season which saw them making their worst start in 28 years.

Amblin Television working on 'Rashomon' television series

Currently, entertainment industry is seeing a shift from films to TV.