23 Dec 2018

#CareerBytes: Last-minute preparation tips to crack non-CAT management entrance exams

The Common Admission Test (CAT) is the most popular management entrance examination in the country conducted for admission to the prestigious IIMs and various other B-schools in India.

Seven-year-old boy to co-captain Australia during third Test against India

A seven-year-old leg-spinner will be given the opportunity by the Australian team to fulfill his lifelong dream of captaining the country's cricketing side when the hosts take on India at the Boxing Day Test at Melbourne.

#GamingBytes: PUBG player count on Steam back to 1 million

PUBG or PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds was the game that popularized the Battle Royale genre of gaming.

Manchester United manager praises team after valiant performance

Manchester United have started their affairs wonderfully after former manager Jose Mourinho was shown the door.

Star Sports receive backlash for reducing number of I-League telecasts

Stars Sports have received a huge backlash after announcing that they would be drastically reducing live telecasts of I-League matches.

#CBSE2019: Final schedule for Class 10, Class 12 exams released

On Sunday, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) announced the much-awaited final schedule for the 2019 Class 10 and Class 12 board exams.

Yogi Adityanath: Only BJP can build Ram Mandir in Ayodhya

On Sunday, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath took a swing at the Opposition over the Ram Mandir issue.

#CareerBytes: 5 YouTube Channels for cracking AIIMS entrance exam

The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) is the dream destination for medical aspirants in the country. AIIMS MBBS Entrance Exam is the gateway to admission to different AIIMS campuses across India.

Minister says UP will achieve 100% electrification by December end

On Sunday, Uttar Pradesh power minister Srikant Sharma told the press that the state would be achieving 100% electrification by the end of December.

Mumbai: Teen, murders 10-year-old, says got idea from crime-shows

In a shocking incident, a 15-year-old allegedly murdered and sexually assaulted a 10-year-old in Mumbai's Sakinaka area and said he got the idea to hide the incident from crime shows.

#GamingBytes: Is Fortnite introducing dragons in the Battle Royale?

The game studio behind Fortnite, Epic Games, keeps on adding exciting content and mysterious plot points.

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Five changes the McMahons must bring in WWE's universe

This week, Raw witnessed a sensational incident when Vince McMahon, Stephanie, Shane, and Triple H came together to the ring to announce that they have decided that they shall be taking over the responsibility of the show themselves, and provide fans with content they really want to see.

#HealthBytes: Top 5 healthy-yet-delicious snack options for winters

The winters aren't the best friend to your fitness plans.

UP: Man goes to register complaint, gets jailed instead

In a disturbing incident which raises concern about police administration in Uttar Pradesh, again, a man was arrested in Wazirganj after he went to register a complaint on behalf of his mother-in-law.

#GamingBytes: Dortmund's Axel Witsel wants face changed in FIFA 19

FIFA 19 is the latest addition to the popular franchise by EA.

Dell Inspiron 5480, Inspiron 5580 launched: Specifications, price and availability

As the latest addition to its Inspiron 5000-series of laptops, Dell has launched the Inspiron 5480 and Inspiron 5580 in India.

Attention Delhiites! City's AQI worsens, CPCB suggests minimum outdoor exposure

A Central Pollution Control Board-led task force has advised people to minimize outdoor exposure for the next three to five days and avoid using private vehicles, with Delhi's air quality slipping to the severe category.

Nitin Gadkari says leadership should own up to defeat

Union Minister for Roads and Transport Nitin Gadkari on Saturday said it was important for leadership to own up to defeats, days after his party, the BJP lost crucial Hindi heartland states to Congress in recently concluded Assembly polls.

Australian journalist mocks Virat Kohli- Here's why!

Dennis Freedman, an Australian journalist tweeted a video, mocking Indian captain Virat Kohli's on-field antics in the recently concluded Test in Perth.

There could be a nation-wide bank strike on December 26

Almost one million bank employees, including those of private banks, have called for a one-day-long nation-wide strike on December 26 to protest against the proposed merger of Vijaya Bank and Dena Bank with Bank of Baroda.

#BringYourOwnHunger: Because Delhiites just can't get enough of food festivals

It is raining food festivals in the national capital and joining the bandwagon today to make Christmas merrier by serving gastronomical delights is the "Bring Your Own Hunger" (BYOH) fest.

Mumbai: 3 killed, 8 injured as under construction structure collapses

At least three people were killed and eight others injured in Mumbai when a two-story under-construction structure in a chawl collapsed this morning, police said.

Partial US government shutdown to last through Christmas

It seems like the partial US government shutdown is set to last through Christmas.

#SabarimalaStandoff: Despite police deployment, women couldn't enter Ayyappa shrine

In yet another failed attempt, 11 women who were on their way to Sabarimala Temple in Kerala returned without paying respects to Lord Ayyappa.

Haryana: Teenager sentenced to death for raping, murdering eight-year-old

After a trial lasting six months, a Haryana court has awarded a death sentence to a 19-year-old boy for the rape and murder of an eight-year-old earlier.

Nawaz Sharif corruption cases: Pakistan court to deliver judgment tomorrow

An anti-corruption court in Pakistan will deliver its judgment tomorrow in two remaining corruption cases against ousted Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif.

#CBSE2019: How to score over 90% in Class 10 Science?

For CBSE Class 10 students, Science is one of the main subjects, but many of them find it difficult as the subject involves vast syllabus and a lot of concepts.

'Aquaman' Jason Momoa crashes wedding photos, pokes couple with trident

Aquaman is making waves at the box office and its star Jason Momoa is making a splash in real life by staying in character.

Concentrate on Pakistan: Naseeruddin tells Imran after 'teach Modi' remark

Actor Naseeruddin Shah told Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan to concentrate on his country and not comment on issues which didn't concern him. Notably, Khan said he would teach his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi 'how to treat minorities'.

English Premier League 2018-19: Records broken on match-day 18

Match-day 18 became one of the most surprising turns of events that we have seen lately in English football, with each result being a complete surprise.

Flipkart's "Year End Carnival" sale begins today: Top deals revealed

Walmart-owned Flipkart is hosting its "Year End Carnival" sale starting today.

#SnoopingRow: RTIs reveal UPA intercepted 9,000 calls, 500 emails monthly

Just days back, a political row had erupted over a government order that gave sweeping powers of surveillance to 10 Central agencies.

#RoadTo2019: Bihar seat-sharing done, BJP-JD(U) to contest on 17 seats

In an apparent show of strength, BJP President Amit Shah, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, and Lok Janshakti Party chief Ram Vilas Paswan announced the seat sharing agreement for Lok Sabha elections 2019 on Sunday.

Johnny Depp officially dropped from 'Pirates of the Caribbean' franchise

What had long been rumored has finally been confirmed - fan-favorite actor Johnny Depp has been dropped from the role of Jack Sparrow in the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise.

At 3.7-degree Celsius, Delhi records coldest December day in 12yrs

The national capital today recorded its coldest December temperature in the past 12 years with the mercury dipping to 3.7 degrees Celsius, as a moderate cover of fog surrounded the city dropping visibility.

New-born, who was strangled, flushed down train's toilet, miraculously lives

On Saturday, the sweepers in Amritsar were shocked to see a new-born baby flushed down one of the toilets of Howrah Express, which they were cleaning.

Russian mine fire: Nine workers feared dead in Solikamsk

Nine workers were feared dead yesterday after a fire in a Russian potash mine in the Urals town of Solikamsk, local officials said.

Tsunami, triggered by volcano, kills 43 in Indonesia

In the Indonesian islands of Java and Sumatra, a tsunami believed to have been triggered by volcanic activity killed 43 and injured nearly 600, the country's disaster management agency said on Sunday.

#GamingBytes: 'Fortnite' map gets more snow covered areas

Winter has finally arrived in the world of Fortnite. The popular Battle Royale by Epic is known for keeping the suspense alive.

2018's 5 best films you probably didn't watch, but should

A lot of people complain that good films rarely come out nowadays. It is just the same old formulaic action-packed blockbusters, mind-numbing action, cliched dialogues, and even more cliched endings.

#ComicBytes: Five best powers of She-Hulk

She-Hulk, as the name implies, has powers similar to the Hulk.

Slack issues apology after banning Iran visitors, expats: Details here

Popular co-working platform Slack has apologized for deactivating accounts of users, who either visited Iran or expatriated from the country.

First Train 18 scheduled to run on Delhi-Varanasi route

The first Train 18 will run between Delhi and Varanasi, on December 29, the Indian Railways said, in response to a query in the Rajya Sabha.

22 Dec 2018

#FinancialBytes: 5 quizzing apps from which you can make money

Making some extra bucks online has become easy nowadays, thanks to technology. Smartphone apps that let users play exciting live trivia games or answer simple quizzes are becoming a popular way to make money.

Manchester United made £170mn by sacking Jose Mourinho

While fans are worried about Manchester United's performance after they sacked Jose Mourinho, University of Liverpool lecturer Kieran Maguire says that the club has made a financial gain by firing the Portuguese manager.

#HealthBytes: Tips to avoid getting fat during the lazy winter-season

Winters can be a risky period of time for your fitness goals.

Liverpool need 105 points to win Premier League: Jurgen Klopp

Liverpool have been the best team of the season when it comes to the Premier League, playing with an equal amount of passion and intensity from the first match till their fixture against Wolverhampton last night.

Mauricio Pochettino and his possibility of joining Manchester United

The question that is ruling English football at the moment is: Will Mauricio Pochettino join Manchester United next season?

Werder Bremen under investigation, allegedly spied on opponents using drone

The world of football is full of surprises, and Bundesliga club Werder Bremen have added fuel to the fire by allegedly using a unique method to spy on their opponents - a drone.

#CBSE2019: What parents should not do before their children's pre-boards

The CBSE board exams are barely a few weeks away and students must be busy with the preparation while also gearing up for the pre-board examinations.

SRK reveals Aamir Khan will play 'Krishna' in 'Mahabharata'

Aamir Khan faced disappointment this year with the failure of Thugs of Hindostan at the box-office.

12 women headed to Sabarimala: Will they make history?

Since the Supreme Court, on September 28, struck down the ban on the entry of women aged 10-50 years to the Sabarimala temple in Kerala, not a single woman of the age group has been able to enter the temple.

Study shows 'F.R.I.E.N.D.S', 'Grey's Anatomy' most binged shows of 2018

Binging shows has become a habit now, be it with feel-good sitcoms that evoke nostalgia or straight up drama that we all love, or the intense shows that we simply cannot stop.

#GamingBytes: Five PUBG Vikendi tips to help you win

PUBG is keeping excitement in its intense Battle Royale alive by introducing a new snow map to celebrate the onset of winter.

Hello world: Sania Mirza shares picture of her baby Izhaan

Tennis star Sania Mirza shared the first picture of her baby, Izhaan Mirza Malik, on social media a short while ago.

1984 anti-Sikh riots: Sajjan Kumar moves Supreme Court against life-sentence

Less than a week after the Delhi High Court handed him a life sentence for his role in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots, former Congress leader Sajjan Kumar has moved the Supreme Court challenging his conviction and life term.

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Why should we ignore Bollywood babas?

Have you seen Elon Musk, Tim Cook, Ratan Tata giving people marital advice on Twitter? Or Sachin Tendulkar talking about how to raise funds from a venture capitalist? Exactly.

Dravid picks this as greatest Indian innings ever played

Legend Rahul Dravid has had his say on the greatest Indian innings ever played by an individual.

DNA

This Chinese company can clone your dog for Rs. 38L

In what will come as a good news for pet owners, there's a biotech firm in China which clones dogs.

Pixel 3 is the best single-camera smartphone: Details here

Google's latest flagship, the Pixel 3, is the best single-camera smartphone, according to DxOMark Image Labs.

With smog covering around, Delhi's air quality turns 'severe'

Delhi's air quality deteriorated to severe category today as a cover of smog surrounded the national capital and prevented dispersion of pollutants, authorities said.

Soon, Airtel 4G users could get 500Mbps mobile download speeds

Airtel users could soon get download speeds up to 500Mbps, maybe even more, thanks to a new 4G LTE technology currently being tested by the telecom giant.

#SterliteViolence: Fleeing protesters were killed by shots to head, chest

In an exclusive report, Reuters has shed more light on the death of 13 people who were part of the anti-Sterlite protests that rocked Thoothukudi in Tamil Nadu in May.

Pogba is a terrific lad, says United boss Solskjaer

Manchester United interim boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has heaped praise on French mid-fielder Paul Pogba.

At GST Council meet, tax rates on 33 items reduced

At its 31st meeting in New Delhi, headed by Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, the GST council decided to move 33 items from 18% GST slab to 12% and 5%.

Real Madrid vs Al-Ain: FIFA Club World Cup Final tonight

The defending Champions League champions Real Madrid will be facing off against UAE club Al-Ain tonight at Abu Dhabi for the FIFA Club World Cup Final.

Delhi: Cars to get costlier; one-time parking fee hiked 18-fold

Cars buyers in Delhi will see costs of cars go up significantly in 2019, as the Delhi Transport Department has approved a recommendation for hiking the one-time parking fee that is charged during vehicle registration.

Indian Cricketer Sanju Samson ties knot with longtime girlfriend Charulatha

In a simple and sober ceremony, Indian cricketer Sanju Samson tied the knot with his longtime girlfriend Charulatha today.

#CBSE2019: 5 websites that offer Class 10 Mathematics sample papers

Mathematics is a challenging subject and for many CBSE Class 10 students, it can be a nightmare.

Shah Rukh Khan eclipsing Bauua Singh is Zero's biggest failure

Zero was announced almost two years ago, so one can only imagine the anticipation around the movie.

#IPL2019: Mumbai Indians made me feel welcome, says Yuvraj Singh

Veteran cricketer Yuvraj Singh breathed a huge sigh of relief when Mumbai Indians bought him in the latter stages of the recently concluded Indian Premier League (IPL) 2019 Auction.

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Medical entrance exam invigilators check for Bluetooth-devices in students' ears

Indians are an expert in the jugaad system, especially during exams.

Here are 5 Indians who were a part of WWE

While most Indian WWE fans grew up watching WWE icons like Hulk Hogan, The Undertaker, and Stone Cold rock the WWE stage, and imagined themselves headlining WrestleMania, some have really gone ahead and fulfilled their dreams.

Jason Momoa's 'Aquaman' makes waves in India Box Office

Aquaman released in India on December 14, a week before it hit the US theaters.

Speculations put to rest: Kamal Haasan's party will contest 2019-elections

Veteran actor Kamal Haasan on Saturday put all rumors to rest as he announced his party, Makkal Needhi Maiam, will contest the 2019 Lok Sabha elections. He made the announcement while speaking to reporters in Chennai.

#IndiaInAustralia: Former Aussie coach feels Kohli is extending Ganguly's legacy

Virat Kohli has been in the news recently for his on-field antics and overly aggressive attitude.

UN to Britain: Let Julian Assange leave Ecuador embassy freely

On Friday, UN rights experts called on British authorities to allow WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to leave the Ecuador embassy in London without fear of arrest or extradition.

Apparently, OnePlus trimmed 6T's bezels for an ad: Details here

From design to performance, OnePlus 6T checks all boxes for an amazing flagship.

Women's cricket: Mithali, Harmanpreet retain captaincy roles

The Indian women's cricket team is all set to tour New Zealand next month for a three-match ODI and T20I series respectively.

On GoFundMe, Trump's supporters raise whopping $14mn for border wall

United States President Donald Trump wants $5bn for the US-Mexico border wall, which was a key promise of his campaign.

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Elon Musk tweets 'Deewani Mastani' song and Twitter goes crazy

Indian cinema is one field which is truly loved and worshipped across the country.

Delhi's minimum temperature dips to 4 degrees Celsius again

Delhiites shivered today as the mercury once again dipped to 4 degrees Celsius.

Naseeruddin Shah turning into his 'Sarfarosh' character, says BJP leader

Actor Naseeruddin Shah's comments about prevailing hatred in the country snowballed into a controversy and now a BJP leader has said he is turning into a Pakistani agent, the character he played in Sarfarosh.

Pakistan PM raised Kashmir issue with UN chief: Spokesman

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan telephoned UN chief Antonio Guterres and raised the issue of Kashmir, a UN spokesman has said.

Kashmir: Close aide of Zakir Musa among six terrorists killed

On Saturday, six terrorists, including a close aide of Zakir Musa, Jammu and Kashmir's most-wanted terrorist, were killed in an encounter with Indian security forces.

CAC wanted Kumble to continue as coach, says Laxman

The BCCI-appointed Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC) wanted former Indian Test skipper Anil Kumble to continue as the head coach of India in 2017.

#CreepAlert: Alexa told user to 'kill your foster parents'

Amazon's Alexa can help you with tasks ranging from food ordering to shopping.

#2023WorldCup: ICC issues ultimatum to BCCI - Know why

The BCCI has found itself in a pressure situation.

National Mathematics Day: Know how to deal with math anxiety

India marks Srinivasa Ramanujan's birth anniversary on December 22 as National Mathematics Day.

Centre goes in defensive mode after 'snooping order', clarifies notification

On Thursday, the Centre gave powers to ten Central investigative agencies to intercept and monitor all data present in any computer and invited criticism from the opposition which claimed the country was being made into an 'Orwellian state'.

#GamingBytes: Five most health damaging weapons in PUBG

PUBG delivers an intense Battle Royale experience where one battles among 100 players to win the elusive chicken dinner.

Vivo Y93 gets officially listed, India launch imminent

As the latest addition to its portfolio of mid-range smartphones, Vivo is expected to launch the Y93 in India soon.

US government shuts down after disputes over Trump's border wall

After the clock struck midnight on December 21, US local time, the US government went into a partial shutdown.

AAP-MLA Alka Lamba asked to resign over Rajiv Gandhi resolution-row

On Friday, the AAP-dominated Delhi Assembly passed a resolution suggesting Bharat Ratna should be stripped from former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi as he failed to curb 1984 anti-Sikh riots.

#ComicBytes: Five best superhero teams in Marvel Universe

Do you know what's stronger than a superhero? A team of superheroes.

'Men In Black International' introduces stylish film with new cast

Men In Black was the coolest science fiction movie I saw, growing up.

Google Chrome is getting new 'Sneak Peek' capability: Details here

Google Chrome for Android is getting a handy new feature called 'Sneak Peek'.

Amber Heard speaks on backlash she faced after accusing Depp

Amber Heard recently played warrior princess Mera in Aquaman.

#GamingBytes: 'CoD: Black Ops 4' Blackout changes armor system

Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 has been much praised for introducing Blackout, its take on the Battle Royale genre.

Which states provide the best ecosystem for start-ups? Check here

The exponential rise in start-up ecosystem in the country has given opportunities to many to transform their ideas into businesses.