31 Dec 2018

Good news! Subsidized LPG cylinder price slashed by Rs. 5.91

For the second time in a month, the price of subsidized domestic cooking gas or LPG has been reduced on account of tax impact on the reduced market rate of the fuel. Subsidized LPG price was slashed by Rs. 5.91/cylinder.

#PolicyExplainer: Everything you should know about government's Suraksha Bima Yojana

Having a personal accident and disability insurance cover has become a necessity for financial security in case of disability or death in road accidents.

Manchester United superstar Paul Pogba aims dig at Mourinho again

Manchester United have markedly upped their game since Jose Mourinho was sacked, and showed their quality once again last night, brushing aside Bournemouth with a scoreline of 4-1.

Meghalaya: Navy divers want water level reduced; miners remain trapped

On Monday, Indian Navy divers again entered the flooded rat hole coal mine in Meghalaya, where 15 miners are trapped, and have said that a search would only be feasible if the water level in the mine can be brought down to 30m.

BSNL, Vodafone won't spoil your New Year eve: Here's why

Calling friends and family to share New Year wishes? The possibility is your special tariffs are not active.

'The Last Song' streaming spikes after Miley Cyrus-Liam Hemsworth marriage

On December 27, Miley Cyrus announced her wedding to Liam Hemsworth as we reported.

#ThatWas2018: Game changing updates brought by PUBG Mobile

PUBG Mobile gained immense popularity in 2018, becoming one of the most played Battle Royale games across the world.

#ThatWas2018: Remembering some bright souls who left us this year

Some extraordinary people, who were known for their amazing stories (Stan Lee), their music (Avicii), their stupendous brains (Stephen Hawking), and their service to their nation (George HW Bush) died this year.

#ThatWas2018: From Apple to Xiaomi, the best gadgets of 2018

The year 2018 has been a wonderful year. Not with regards to user privacy and data, but in terms of tech innovations and design improvements.

#ThatWas2018: 5 gaffes of Rahul Gandhi which amused people

With 2019 just a few hours away, all of us are introspecting the year gone by. We hope, so are our politicians.

Jio Happy New Year offer: All you need to know

Just like last year, Reliance Jio has rolled out a Happy New Year offer to mark the end of 2018.

Turkish TV airs footage showing men carrying 'Khashoggi's body parts'

A Turkish television station has broadcast CCTV footage showing men carrying cases and bags, which it says contained slain Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi's body parts.

#ThatWas2018: 6 Supreme Court verdicts that changed India in 2018

If 2018 can be summed up for India in a phrase, it would be called the 'year of reforms'.

Delhi Metro: Lajpat Nagar-Mayur Vihar Pocket-1 Pink line inaugurated

The 9.7-km Lajpat Nagar-Mayur Vihar Pocket 1 corridor of Delhi Metro's Pink Line was inaugurated by Union minister Hardeep Singh Puri today, which directly connects south and east Delhi on the rapid transit network.

#BiggBoss12: Sreesanth's manager calls Dipika Kakar a non-deserving winner

The twelfth season of Bigg Boss came to an end with Dipika Kakar, and not Sreesanth, winning the show.

Happy birthday Sir Alex: Looking back at his extraordinary career

Former Manchester United manager, the legendary Sir Alex Ferguson turns 77 today, and words fall short while trying to sum up his contributions to the club and English football in general.

#ThatWas2018: Several highs, but lots to learn for Google

Google has evolved from a search platform into a full-fledged ecosystem.

5 resolutions every student needs to take and stick to

With 2018 drawing to a close and only a few hours left to ring in the 2019 New Year, it's time to think about new beginnings and take new resolutions for a better life.

English Premier League 2018-19: What we learnt from match-day 20

The Premier League has crossed its half-way mark with match-day 20 getting over, and as it has been this season, the situation is intensifying with each passing week.

Louis C.K. mocks Parkland shooting survivors, gender-neutral pronouns

Louis C.K. was caught up among the #MeToo allegations when several women came out against the reputed but controversial comedian, saying they had been forced to watch him masturbate.

#TripleTalaqBill: On crucial test-day, Rajya Sabha adjourned till January 2

The Rajya Sabha was adjourned on Monday and will stay so till January 2, 2019, on the crucial day when the Triple Talaq Bill was to be discussed in the Upper House.

Hanuman dressed in Santa's clothes draws ire, temple priest clarifies

Lord Hanuman's identity took many turns this year as the deity was dubbed a Dalit, a Jain, and a sportsperson, etc.

#MeToo: Committee formed to investigate allegations on Vinod Dua dissolved

The External Committee, formed on the request of The Wire, to investigate sexual harassment allegations leveled against its contributing editor Vinod Dua has been dissolved.

Chinese probe ready to explore dark side of the moon

A month after it was launched, a Chinese space probe is all set to land on the dark side of the moon this week.

#BiggBoss12: Here's how Shoaib Ibrahim celebrated wife Dipika Kakar's win

After fighting all the odds in Bigg Boss 12, television's darling bahu Dipika Kakar was announced the winner of the controversial reality show on Sunday.

Farmer touches district collector's feet, pleading for electricity connection

Recently, a video has gone viral on the Internet showing a farmer in Madhya Pradesh touching the feet of Shivpuri district collector and crying.

Chilly morning in Delhi, minimum temperature at 3.6 deg C

It was a chilly morning in the national capital with the minimum temperature settling at 3.6 degree Celsius, three notches below normal, a meteorological department official said.

Ranveer Singh credits 'Simmba' success to Rohit Shetty

2018 has been sensational for Ranveer Singh on both personal and professional fronts.

Now, buy Xiaomi-backed Yi Home camera at massive discount

Xiaomi-backed home and dash camera company Yi Technology is giving away huge discounts on its products.

US: 2 weeks into job, intern killed by escaped lion

In a tragic incident, a 22-year-old intern was mauled to death by a lion at a private wildlife sanctuary in North Carolina.

Rohit Sharma and Ritika Sajdeh become parents to baby girl

Star cricketer Rohit Sharma and his wife Ritika Sajdeh welcomed a baby girl on Sunday. The news was shared on Instagram by Seema Khan, the wife of actor Sohail Khan and Ritika's cousin.

Bangladesh polls: Sheikh Hasina registers landslide win, Opposition fumes

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's alliance has won the parliamentary vote with a thumping majority even as the main opposition rejected the "farcical" elections.

Rajasthan: As doctors remove brain tumor, patient recites 'Hanuman Chalisa'

Remembering God during the time of severe crisis is something that comes naturally to almost everybody.

Donning 'Retired since 2017' cap, Spacey delivers pizza to photographer

The season of forgiveness and giving is upon us, as the year ends and disgraced two-time Oscar winner Kevin Spacey seems to have gotten into the spirit of giving.

#ThatWas2018: Here are 6 weird technology stories of 2018

Today, technology has become another entity in the world, a very important part of our lives.

#TripleTalaqBill: Before crucial test, Rajya Sabha adjourned till 2 PM

Before the Triple Talaq Bill, which was passed in the Lok Sabha last week, could have been brought up in the Rajya Sabha, the Upper House was adjourned on Monday till 2 PM.

1984 anti-Sikh riots: Sajjan Kumar surrenders to authorities

Former Congress leader Sajjan Kumar, who was earlier handed a life sentence by the Delhi High Court for his role in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots, surrendered on Monday, the last day of the deadline set by the Delhi HC.

Xiaomi Redmi 6A goes on sale today: Specifications, price, offers

Xiaomi Redmi 6A, one of the most popular budget-friendly smartphones of 2018, will on sale today via Amazon and Mi.com at 12PM.

Meet Gazal Dhaliwal, the trailblazing transwoman, who wrote 'ELKDTAL'

The trailer of Sonam Kapoor's Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga has been breaking the internet for all the right reasons.

#ThatWas2018: Facebook and its catastrophic run, scandals, and data leaks

12 months ago, Facebook made a promise of fixing issues that marred its reputation and affected its community throughout 2017.

#Roadto2019: PM Modi to touch 20 states in 100-day campaign

Having suffered electoral defeats in three Hindi heartland states, the BJP is planning to bounce back with a focused strategy and fresh alliances ahead of the 2019 general elections.

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#BiggBoss12: Dipika Kakar bags trophy but Twitter users are confused

After weeks of controversies, fights, forced romance and obnoxious tasks, Bigg Boss 12 ended on Sunday and TV actress Dipika Kakar became the winner.

#ComicBytes: Five best superpowers of Captain Marvel

Captain Marvel will be arriving on our screens soon, and Carol Danvers will not be holding back any punches as she helps the Avengers defeat Thanos.

#ThatWas2018: Five records in football that were broken this year

Well, as the saying goes, records are meant to be broken.

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To promote road-safety, Kerala cops recreate Beatles' 'Abbey Road' cover

With many cops in the country coming up with humorous and witty posts on social media to give civic lessons to citizens, the Kannavalam Police in Kerala have joined the bandwagon.

Hebrew voice of Siri just sued Apple: Here's why

The artist behind the Hebrew version of Siri has filed a lawsuit against Apple, claiming that the company used her voice for the smart assistant without explicit permission.

Indian Railways to build affordable capsule hotels at railway stations

In a bid to make passenger lodging more convenient and comfortable, the Indian Railways is planning to introduce capsule hotels at major railway stations, across the country.

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#ViralVideo: Salman-SRK watch 'Karan Arjun' together, their expressions are unmissable

Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan, who have been giving us friendship goals for years now, have clearly made 'Ye Dosti Hum Nahi Todenge' their anthem.

#PolicyExplainer: Free electricity connections to un-electrified households under Saubhagya scheme

In India, despite the launch of a number of electrification schemes over the years, lakhs of households in rural and urban areas still lack access to electricity.

Now, use Truecaller like Spam protection features on Android Messages

After rolling out 'call screening' to the Pixel flagships, Google is adding spam protection features to Android Messages.

30 Dec 2018

Christian Pulisic could join Chelsea in 2019 summer

It has been reported that Chelsea are looking forward to signing American midfielder Christian Pulisic from Dortmund if things go right between the two clubs.

"Nothing to moan about": Klopp sums up Liverpool's unbeaten run

Liverpool are playing some of the best football modern English football has ever seen, and their stats clearly state the advantage they have over other title contenders before going into 2019.

Manchester United star Anthony Martial scolded by Solskjaer: Here's why

You can be a huge football star playing at one of the biggest clubs in the world, but that will not stop you from getting a verbal thrashing if you arrive late for training- no one has understood this message more clearly than Anthony Martial.

#ThatWas2018: The highs and lows of the Trump presidency

US President Donald Trump has ridden on waves of approval and disapproval since he came into power in 2016.

#GhazipurViolence: Akhilesh blames Adtiyanath's 'thok do' policy for cop's death

Speaking on the Ghazipur violence which killed a police constable on Saturday, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav said Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's thok do mentality was responsible for it.

#HealthBytes: 5 tips to treat skin dryness and cracks

During winters, you need to be extra careful about your skin health.

Happy new year, indeed: Dug-out diamond makes two laborers crorepatis

In a fortunate turn of events, two poor miners of Madhya Pradesh's Panna district became crorepatis as the diamond they dug out was sold at an auction for Rs. 2.55 crore on Friday.

Delhi: Nepal Embassy, NGOs' help sought to find shelter-home inmates

Delhi Police has sought the assistance of the Nepal Embassy and the NGOs of Nepalese origin for investigation in the case of the disappearance of eight women and a minor from a Shahdara shelter home earlier this month.

Want to check your iPhone's battery health? Follow these steps

Like all smartphones, the iPhones also use Lithium-ion batteries that degrade over time.

#ThatWas2018: Five best games of 2018

2018 was the year where we witnessed a major shift in the gaming industry.

IPL 2019: Which bowlers can win the Purple Cap?

Over the last 11 seasons in the Indian Premier League (IPL), bowlers have played a crucial role in the successful campaigns of the franchises.

Complete Chandni Chowk parking-lot by September 2020: Delhi-HC to NDMC

The Delhi High Court has directed the North Delhi Municipal Corporation to ensure completion of a parking lot at Gandhi Maidan in crowded Chandni Chowk area of the walled city by September 2020.

#ThatWas2018: A year of 'firsts' for Indian Railways; highlights here

With year coming to an end, Railway Minister Piyush Goyal had described the Indian Railways' year as being one of 'many firsts'.

#CBSE2019: Memory tips and tricks for Class 10 students

The 2018-19 CBSE board exams for Class 10 will begin from 21 February and with less than two months left, students must be well-prepared by this time.

Ranveer, Deepika twin in black as they leave for honeymoon

The IT couple of Bollywood, Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone have owned this year.

Meghalaya: Navy divers enter mine to find trapped miners

A couple of days after the Indian Air Force transported heavy-duty pumps to the rat hole coal mine in Meghalaya where 15 miners are trapped, rescue operations have resumed, and authorities are making the final push.

Attention, Delhiites! City's air quality slips into 'severe' category

Delhi's air quality slipped into the severe category today due to unfavorable meteorological conditions slowing down dispersion of pollutants, authorities said.

BBL: Cameron Bancroft lasts three balls on return from ban

Tainted Australian cricketer Cameron Bancroft did not have the best of return to competitive cricket.

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Five WWE wrestlers who can become the company's future

WWE is always in need of new stars who can keep the roster exciting.

Andy Murray, Rafael Nadal aim for resurgence in 2019

Tennis stars Andy Murray and Rafael Nadal will be aiming for resurgence going into the season in 2019.

Pakistan FM Qureshi visits Qatar to discuss Afghan reconciliation process

Pakistan's Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi today traveled to Qatar, where he is expected to discuss the Afghan reconciliation process and issues of mutual interests with the top officials of the Gulf country.

#BB12GrandFinale: These two contestants will be evicted tonight

In just a few hours, Bigg Boss 12 's grand finale will begin. The anticipation has already gotten hearts of contestants and ardent followers racing.

To help visually-challenged identify banknotes, RBI invites mobile-based solutions

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is looking for a mobile phone-based solution to help visually challenged citizens in identifying bank notes.

#RIPMrinalSen: Legendary Bengali filmmaker dies of heart attack

Bengali cinema is often believed to have been taken to new heights by 3 directors who gained recognition at a global stage for being pioneer filmmakers. The first two are Satyajit Ray and Ritwik Ghatak.

Delhi airport: Muffin with dead lizard leaves passenger hospitalized

In an incident that reeks of negligence, a passenger waiting for a flight at the Delhi airport had to be rushed to a hospital after he suffered food poisoning from a muffin that allegedly contained a dead lizard.

Rani Mukerji spoke on #MeToo and disappointed all of us

For the actresses roundtable, Bollywood actresses, whose work stood out in 2018, sat down and chatted.

Wickets here have taken away our strengths: Tim Paine

Australian Test team skipper Tim Paine is unhappy with the pitches that have been offered at home in the ongoing four-match series against India.

Here's why Durex is recalling batches of condoms in Canada

In Canada, Durex is recalling few batches of its Durex Real Feel Extra Lubricated 10ct condoms and Durex Real Feel 20ct condoms, as they failed to pass the shelf-life test.

New iPhone Xs Max explodes in Ohio, owner reports

After the case of iPhone X, a three-week-old iPhone Xs Max is reported to have been exploded.

MP: Baby dies after mother chops off extra fingers, toes

A baby girl, who was born on December 22 in Madhya Pradesh, met her death in a grisly fashion just seven days from birth after her mother allegedly chopped off her extra toes and fingers out of superstition.

'Black Mirror: Bandersnatch', post-modern masterpiece or trippy gimmick?

Black Mirror: Bandersnatch released on December 28, and has marked a different direction for the entertainment industry.

Liverpool win 5-1 against Arsenal: Here're all the records broken

Liverpool are proving on every match-day why they deserve to be the table-toppers, dishing out inspired performances one after the other.

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Twitter bug exploited for hacking high-profile accounts, posting tweets

In a surprising development, a group of UK-based security searchers was able to hijack high-profile celebrity accounts.

In Varanasi, Modi raps previous governments for not cleaning Ganga

On Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi lashed out at previous governments for not cleaning river Ganga and noted not money but clean intentions were needed to achieve it.

Kartarpur corridor: Pakistan to only allow 500 pilgrims per day

After agreeing to open the Kartarpur corridor for Sikh pilgrims looking to visit Gurdwara Darbar Sahib Kartarpur, the Pakistan government, reportedly, is mulling imposing certain conditions.

Delhiites experience chilly morning; minimum temperature settles at 3-degree Celsius

Delhiites woke up to a chilly morning today with the minimum temperature settling at 3 degrees Celsius, four notches below the season's average.

#BangladeshElection: One killed, 10 injured in Awami League, BNP clash

As Bangladesh began voting for parliamentary elections today, a Jubo League leader was killed and 10 others injured in a clash between the ruling Awami League and opposition BNP supporters in Rangamati's Kawkhali.

#IndiaInAustralia: Key moments that defined the MCG Test

Team India beat hosts Australia in the third Test at the MCG to continue their dominance in the series.

Samsung's Note 9 to get Android Pie on January 15

According to an official listing on Samsung Turkey website, Samsung Galaxy Note 9, will get Android Pie-based One UI update on January 15.

#IndiaInAustralia: All-rounder Marnus Labuschagne joins Australia's 14-member squad

The Australian cricket team suffered a massive 137-run defeat against India in the third Test match held at the MCG.

#ThatWas2018: 5 Bollywood movies you should have avoided

Every year, India releases the maximum number of films as compared to other film industries in the world.

Worse than turbulence? Air India passenger strips naked mid-flight

Around 150 passengers who were travelling from Dubai to Lucknow on board an Air India Express flight were in for an unpleasant surprise on Saturday.

Fake IAS-officer, who pressurized SP to get work done, arrested

On Saturday, the Greater Noida police said that a man who was impersonating an IAS officer has been arrested.

Samsung Galaxy M-series smartphones to debut Infinity-V displays

In a bid to revamp its mid-range portfolio, Samsung is working to launch upto four smartphones in its brand new Galaxy M-series, according to reports.

#ThatWas2018: RaGa's hug to Biplab Deb's logic, looking at political-controversies

2018 wasn't devoid of political action. As it nears an end, dynamics in Indian politics have changed.

#IndiaInAustralia: India beat Australia in third Test- Here're records broken

Team India beat hosts Australia in the third Test at the MCG to continue their dominance in the series.

Sir Alex Ferguson to attend training session of Manchester United

Manchester United interim manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has asked former manager, the legendary Sir Alex Ferguson to attend their training session on Saturday before they face Bournemouth in the Premier League.

Confirmed! Katrina leaves Remo's 'biggest dance film' for 'Bharat'

After being bowled over by Katrina Kaif's dance in Thugs Of Hindostan, we all have been waiting to see more of her moves.

Realme A1 likely to sport waterdrop notch, Helio P70 chipset

Realme A1, expected to launch as the company's new budget smartphone, has been leaked in full glory.

AIFF wants to keep working with Constantine post Asia Cup

Recently, some media reports claimed that the All India Football Federation is not planning to renew the contract of head coach of Indian football team, Stephen Constantine after AFC Asian Cup.

Next-generation iPhones could have 3D cameras, new report suggests

Apple's next-generation iPhones could pack 3D cameras, a new report from Bloomberg has hinted.