12 Jan 2019

After 'Simmba', 'Gully Boy', Ranveer begins training for '83'

After the spectacular success of Simmba, Ranveer Singh is gearing up for his first release of the year Gully Boy.

Australian Open 2019: Rafael Nadal ready to test new serve

Rafael Nadal is all set to test his new serve at the upcoming Australian Open 2019.

Tottenham Hotspur ask huge sum of money for Harry Kane

Harry Kane is one of the most sought-after footballers in the world right now, and AS reports that when Real Madrid asked Tottenham Hotspur for his transfer, the North London club asked for a whopping £312 million.

Uri v/s Accidental PM: Vicky's surgical-strike crashes Anupam's political drama

Vicky Kaushal's Uri: The Surgical Strike and Anupam Kher's The Accidental Prime Minister released on Friday. While moviegoers were spoilt for choice, the movies battled at the box office.

10% general category reservation cleared by President; becomes law

President Ram Nath Kovind has cleared the bill seeking to provide 10% reservation to economically weaker sections (EWS) of the general category, thereby making the bill a law.

#GamingBytes: Epic Games Store's new refund policy gives Steam competition

Epic Games Store is the latest platform by Epic for purchasing games online.

JioTV v/s Airtel TV: Which one offers a better deal?

Two years ago, Reliance Jio started 4G revolution in the Indian telecom sector.

IIT-Delhi twins who cracked CAT 2018 share their success story

While the Common Admission Test (CAT), every year, produces exemplary success stories, it's perhaps special when two people, born on the same day and at the same time, make it to the elite 99-percentile club.

I-League 2018-19: Shillong Lajong vs Indian Arrows: Preview and predictions

Following a defeat at the hands of East Bengal, Indian Arrows will travel to Meghalaya tomorrow to face Shillong Lajong.

IPL: Who are the best captains of all time?

2019 Indian Premier League is set to start from March 23 onwards.

#HealthBytes: Indigestion or Heart Attack? How to tell the difference

Sudden, unexplained chest pain might occur due to a number of reasons.

PM Narendra Modi's war-cry for 2019: This Chowkidaar won't stop

On Saturday, the second day of BJP's National Executive meeting at Delhi's Ramlila Maidan, the top brass of the saffron party launched a blitzkrieg on the opposition with Prime Minister Narendra Modi saying 'the chowkidaar won't stop'.

UP cop who died last month named in transfer list

In an embarrassing gaffe, the Uttar Pradesh police ended up including the name of a deceased police officer, Satya Narain Singh, in its latest list of officers to be transferred.

Netflix facing lawsuit for 'Choose Your Own Adventure' tag

Netflix might just have revolutionized the audiovisual entertainment industry by introducing the choice based interactive movie titled Black Mirror: Bandersnatch.

Disney CEO Robert Iger's salary increases by 80%

Disney is perhaps the most recognizable and iconic brand in the entertainment industry.

People are loving these pictures of PM with Bollywood celebrities

On Thursday, Prime Minister Modi met a delegation of Bollywood celebrities, which included Karan Johar, Alia Bhatt, Ranveer Singh, and Ayushmann Khurrana, among others.

90% Indians don't secure their children with seat belts

In what may not come as a shock to many, nine out of 10 Indians don't secure their children with seat belts while traveling in four-wheelers thus putting them at risk, according to a study.

#IndiaInAustralia: Three key moments of the first ODI

Australia beat India by 34 runs to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match ODI series.

#NewsBytesExclusive: Suzanne Bernert reveals how she became Sonia Gandhi

The Accidental Prime Minister is one of the most-talked-about movies of this year. Starring Anupam Kher in the role of former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh and directed by Vijay Gutte, the movie created a political stir in the nation.

Central Paris rocked by massive blast; gas leak suspected

On Saturday morning, a massive explosion rocked the center of Paris, leaving behind multiple injuries, and wrecked cars.

Now, get up to 1TB bonus broadband data from Airtel

In a bid to take on Reliance Jio, Airtel has revised its broadband plans to offer additional bonus data in select regions.

After Hardik Pandya row, Ranveer's 'sexist' video on 'KWK' emerges

Karan Johar's Koffee With Karan 6 recently grabbed headlines after Hardik Pandya made sexist comments on the show. The cricketer has, subsequently, been suspended by BCCI.

Australia beat India in first ODI: Here're records broken

Australia defeated India and took a 1-0 lead in the three-match ODI series.

Telangana: Lovebirds who attempted suicide get married in hospital

Some say love is worth dying for, and it seems like one Telangana couple took the saying a bit too seriously.

Twist in Alok Verma's case: He wasn't corrupt, says SC-monitor

CBI Director Alok Verma was removed in a haste and there is no evidence of corruption against him, retired Supreme Court judge, Justice AK Patnaik, who was appointed by the apex court to supervise the Central Vigilance Commission said, IE reports.

Air quality 'severe' in Delhi, rainfall may bring respite

Delhi's air quality was recorded in the severe category today due to reduced wind speed even as authorities have forecast rainfall in the next couple of days.

I miss you: Sonu Sood writes emotional letter for parents

Rohit Shetty's Simmba' s dream run at the box office is continuing. With a stupendous collection of Rs. 212.43 cr, the movie is a hit.

Delhi: Google responds to Pixel customer putting up anti-Google posters

Google has finally responded to a man from Haryana, Manu Aggarwal, who had been putting up anti-Google posters all over Delhi to protest against the malfunctioning of his Google Pixel smartphone.

Alcatel smartphones came pre-installed with money-stealing malware

Alcatel smartphones may not be popular in India, but they still sell in big numbers, particularly in emerging markets.

#CareerBytes: How to select the best MBA college?

Master of Business Administration (MBA) is one of the most sought-after post-graduate courses in the country.

Delhi: Jealous of nephew, man buries him, plants saplings

In a disturbing news, a man was arrested from Hyderabad by Delhi Police recently for murdering his nephew three years ago.

Delhi: Man allegedly kills neighbor with digging fork following argument

A 23-year-old man was beaten to death with a digging fork allegedly by his neighbor after a fight broke out between them on Thursday.

The person responsible for 'TKSS2' success. Hint: It's not Kapil

Kapil Sharma is in his happy space at the moment. The comedian-turned-actor is enjoying his married life and his comeback show, The Kapil Sharma Show 2, was warmly welcomed by the audience.

#GamingBytes: 'Breaking Bad' free mobile game coming in 2019

Breaking Bad remains Vince Gilligan's masterpiece, one of the best shows ever made.

MS Dhoni completes 10,000 ODI career runs for India

Former Indian cricket team skipper MS Dhoni's tryst with records has continued.

In press-conference, dramatic Akhilesh Yadav says Mayawati's insults are his

In yet another proof that relationships change in Indian politics at the drop of a hat, Akhilesh Yadav and Mayawati held a joint press conference on Saturday looking ready for the battle that is 2019 general elections.

Tulsi Gabbard announces 2020 presidential run to take on Trump

Tulsi Gabbard, the first Hindu lawmaker in the US Congress, has said that she is running for the White House in 2020.

101-year-old Pakistani Hindu becomes oldest person to get Indian citizenship

On Friday, a centenarian Pakistani Hindu was awarded Indian citizenship after a 12-year-long wait.

WWE

Five instances of WWE exploiting real-life tragedies for its benefit

On Monday Night Raw, Hulk Hogan paid a tribute to WWE's legendary announcer Gene Okerlund, who passed away last week.

Suspended Indian cricketer Hardik Pandya loses brand endorsement

The situation is getting worse for Indian cricketer Hardik Pandya after his misogynistic comments on Karan Johar's chat show, Koffee With Karan.

Singapore: Indian, who sexually-exploited minor, gets 13 years jail sentence

A 31-year-old Indian man who sexually exploited a minor in Singapore was sentenced to 13 years in jail and 12 strokes of cane by the High Court, media reports claimed.

Zareen Khan gets mobbed in Aurangabad, slaps harasser

Eve-teasing with women is, unfortunately, a casual thing in our society these days. And even celebrities can't escape this dark side of society.

Honor View 20 to be priced around Rs. 40,000: Report

Honor View 20, set to launch in India on January 29, is expected to be priced competitively.

Before SP-BSP joint-presser, Abhishek Singhvi says ignoring Congress 'dangerous mistake'

Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati and Samajwadi Party President Akhilesh Yadav will address the press together soon and fireworks are expected after this.

iPhones can be used for spying on people: Here's how

Sometimes features introduced for something good can be exploited in unimaginable ways, leading to serious privacy concerns.

US government shutdown enters day 22, becomes longest in history

The partial US government shutdown that began towards the end of last year has entered its 22nd day, making it the longest-ever US government shutdown in history.

40-feet long endangered giant whale washes ashore in Odisha, dead

A 40-feet-long endangered whale was washed ashore in an estuary close to Gahirmatha marine sanctuary in Odisha's Kendrapara district, Forest department officials said today.

Cesc Fabregas bids adieu to Chelsea, will be joining Monaco

In one of the most important transfers this winter, Catalan midfielder Cesc Fabregas has shifted to Monaco, to play under his former Arsenal teammate Thierry Henry, after having spent four-and-a-half seasons at Chelsea.

Congress workers interrupt screening of 'The Accidental Prime Minister'

In Kolkata, a bunch of Congress workers disrupted the screening of Anupam Kher's latest movie The Accidental Prime Minister on Friday saying it insults senior members of the old party.

Apple to launch three new iPhones in 2019: Reports

Apple will launch three new iPhones in 2019, including an iPhone with triple cameras and another low-cost LCD model, according to the Wall Street Journal.

Indian Railways' new move to reduce on-board bed-roll theft

The Indian Railways is always on lookout to enhance on-board facilities for its passengers to make the journey more enjoyable and convenient.

Soon, Amazon could transform your PC into a gaming machine

After paid content, Amazon could be eyeing gaming for the purpose of online entertainment.

Captain Marvel can time travel, confirms Samuel L. Jackson

Captain Marvel is coming on March 8, 2019, and will introduce the character to the MCU.

'KGF' star's fan couldn't meet him on birthday, commits suicide

Star-worship, when taken to extremes, ends up in shocking results.

11 Jan 2019

Meera Sanyal, banker-turned-politician, dies at 57

On Friday, banker-turned-politician Meera Sanyal died after a brief illness. She was reportedly suffering from cancer for the past two years. She was 57.

#ComicBytes: Five times Superman defeated DC superheroes

Superman is one of the most powerful characters in DC and there is no denying the entire world is in awe of his strength.

#Starship: Elon Musk unveils SpaceX's 'super-heavy' spaceship

SpaceX has developed a humongous 'super-heavy' rocket called 'Starship'.

Locked up for supporting India? UAE man cages several men

India faced UAE in their group stage encounter of the 2019 AFC Asian Cup last night, and while the hosts managed to triumph after a healthy competition of football, a shocking video has revealed that a UAE national locked up several individuals in a cage for supporting the Indian team!

Trump announces major H-1B changes, including path to citizenship

On Friday, US President Trump announced that major changes would be made to the H-1B visa program that is widely used by Indian IT professionals and Indian IT firms.

Ranbir and Alia to get engaged next year: Details here

Time flies when you are in love. Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt must be having similar thoughts as they are all set to complete a year of dating each other.

Andy Murray announces retirement: Here're his unbreakable records

To the shock of the world, legendary tennis ace Andy Murray announced his retirement plans on Friday in Melbourne.

#GamingBytes: PUBG bans 12 professional players, here's why

PUBG offers one of the most competitive Battle Royale experiences due to the tactical military approach of the gameplay.

UP: Cop burns unclaimed body with waste, despite getting cremation-funds

In a despicable case of police corruption, a police officer in Uttar Pradesh burned an unclaimed dead body using waste after taking money from the police department for a proper cremation.

#CES2019: Samsung showcases 5G phone prototype

On the occasion of CES 2019, Samsung unveiled some amazing TVs, laptops, and cute but functional robots.

Pandya made nonsensical remarks, KJo laughed. That's a problem!

Two of the brightest players of Indian cricket Hardik Pandya and KL Rahul were suspended on Friday after their debut appearance in Koffee With Karan snowballed into a controversy.

Gaya teen murder: Police blame victim's family; activists allege falsehood

The savage murder of a minor girl in Gaya has sent shockwaves across the city.

#CES2019: Top 5 weird gadgets seen on display

This year's Consumer Electronics Show (CES) hosted amazing technologies built by internet giants, innovators, and tech enthusiasts.

Rajasthan: Nurses pull baby too hard, leave head inside womb

In what comes as a stomach-churning news, a male nurse at a government health center in Rajasthan pulled an infant so hard during delivery, earlier this week, that the baby got decapitated and the head was left inside the womb.

Bob Dylan and Martin Scorsese team up for Netflix documentary

Bob Dylan is one of the world's greatest poets and songwriters, known for equal mastery in lyrics that permeate the scorn and sweetness in love, and are sharp social commentaries on injustice.

Five reasons why KKR will perform well in IPL 2019

Kolkata Knight Riders surprised everyone after a productive show in the last season of the Indian Premier League (IPL).

BSNL new prepaid plan offers unlimited calling, 1 year validity

Since Reliance Jio disrupted the telecom industry, the competition has grown manifolds. And this has made telcos update their plans to provide more data and added benefits.

I-League 2018-19: Mohun Bagan vs NEROCA: Match preview and predictions

After their 2-0 win at home against Minerva Punjab, Mohun Bagan will be high on confidence as they take on NEROCA tomorrow once again at home.

#HealthBytes: 6 food-items to avoid during winters, to stay healthy

It's the winter season. And since, the chances of catching a cold or flu is higher than ever during the cold weather, it becomes extremely crucial to mind your diet and environment.

CBSE to introduce two levels of Class 10 Maths exam

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will introduce two levels of examination in Mathematics for Class 10 students in 2020 to cater to different kinds of learners.

Sunil Grover's 'Kanpur Wale Khuranas' to go off-air next month

Sunil Grover, who was missing from the small screen for a while, made a comeback on television last year with Kanpur Wale Khuranas.

DNA

Cristiano Ronaldo rape allegation: Las Vegas police request DNA sample

Cristiano Ronaldo might be scoring goals on the field with Juventus, but investigations into rape allegations leveled against him by American model Kathryn Mayorga are heating up.

Rakesh Asthana will be probed in bribery-case, Delhi-HC rejects plea

The Delhi High Court on Friday refused to cancel the bribery case against CBI Special Director Rakesh Asthana.

Shareholders sue Alphabet board for covering up sexual harassment allegations

A shareholder of Google parent Alphabet has sued the tech giant for allegedly covering up sexual misconduct and harassment claims against some of its top executives.

'Gully Boy' to #SillyBoy: Mumbai Police gives lesson with meme

As soon as the trailer of Gully Boy hit online on Wednesday, netizens went in a frenzy.

Hardik Pandya, KL Rahul suspended over sexist remarks row

Indian cricketers Hardik Pandya and KL Rahul have been suspended pending an inquiry.

Did you know these facts about 'The Big Bang Theory'?

The Big Bang Theory is going to be airing its finale on January 17, we reported how some of the cast members reacted to the show ending.

Jailed 'godman' Gurmeet Ram Rahim convicted in journalist's murder

On Friday, a Haryana court convicted jailed, self-styled 'godman' Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh and three others in a case pertaining to the murder of journalist Ram Chander Chhatrapati.

Confirmed: Samsung to launch Galaxy S10 smartphones on February 20

Samsung has started sending out media invites for its next Unpacked event in San Francisco on February 20. And with that, the countdown to the much-awaited Galaxy S10 lineup has officially begun.

Ousted CBI Chief Alok Verma resigns from new post

On Friday, former CBI Chief Alok Verma, who was removed from the position on Thursday and was made the Director General of Fire Services, resigned.

Alok Verma not "terminated": Markandey Katju reveals Justice Sikri's role

Markandey Katju, former judge of Supreme Court, wrote a post on social media on Friday explaining the role of Justice AK Sikri in the unceremonial exit of CBI Director Alok Verma.

J&J faulty hip-implants: SC closes case citing Center's compensation scheme

The Supreme Court today closed the case seeking action against US-based pharma major Johnson and Johnson for implanting faulty hip implants into patients in New Delhi.

Young-Indians choose to discover themselves over getting married, says Tinder

For generations, the goals of Indians in their 20s have been to get a job, which provides a stable income, and get "settled".

Delhi: Fog reduces visibility, 11 trains delayed by 2-3 hours

The minimum temperature in Delhi settled at 7 degree Celsius today, with eleven trains running late due to fog.

WWE

Times when The Undertaker showed his egotistical side to WWE

Before the Attitude Era kicked off, The Undertaker was the gold standard for the weekly wrestling programs all across the world.

#Uri: Vicky Kaushal's starry mid-air promotion video breaks the internet

2018 was a fantastic year for Vicky Kaushal. The actor was a part of three hit movies: Raazi, Sanju and Manmarziyaan and won hearts with his impressive performances.

Tea-seller and globetrotter: Story of a 70-year-old Keralite couple

If you think you are too broke to travel the world, you might want to take some tips from this Keralite couple who has traveled to 23 countries just by selling tea and coffee.

AFC Asian Cup: India loses to UAE, important lessons learned

After starting their AFC Asian Cup campaign with a win, India suffered a setback and lost to UAE, slipping to the group table's second spot.

Flipkart's Nokia Days Sale is live: Details here

Flipkart's Nokia Days Sale is currently live in India with interesting deals on popular Nokia offerings.

#IndiaInAustralia: 1st ODI - Preview, key players and TV listing

Team India will be taking on Australia in the first ODI at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) on Saturday.

'The Punisher' Season 2 trailer reveals Frank Castle in action

The Punisher is about to release its second season on Netflix on January 18, 2019.

ISRO to send astronauts, including women, to space by 2021

On Friday, ISRO chief K Sivan said that the space agency had set a target of sending Indian astronauts, including women, to space by December 2021, as part of its ambitious human spaceflight project, the Gaganyaan mission.

Freedive: Amazon launches free content streaming platform via IMDb

After offering subscription-based content with Prime Video for years, Amazon has decided to enter the booming 'free' space.

Here's what to expect from Mayawati and Akhilesh Yadav's press-conference

Former bitter rivals Akhilesh Yadav and Mayawati will hold a press conference at a five-star hotel in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, on Saturday, their parties' sources have revealed.

Happy Birthday Rahul Dravid: Here's a look at his achievements

Players can come and go, the Wall remains. That's legendary Indian cricketer Rahul Dravid for you, who turned 46 today.

Delhi: Fire breaks out in Kirti Nagar, no casualty reported

A fire broke out in a three-storey building in a furniture market in west Delhi's Kirti Nagar in the early hours today.

Alok Verma: Was removed on frivolous grounds; CBI under attack

After Alok Verma was removed by the PM Modi-led selection committee within two days of his reinstatement by the Supreme Court, the former CBI Director has spoken up about his removal.

5 reasons why CBI chief Alok Verma was sacked

In a concerning incident, the select panel headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi sacked CBI boss Alok Verma on Thursday, less than two days after he was reinstated to his post by Supreme Court.

Tearful Andy Murray announces retirement, may not play Wimbledon

Three-time Grand Slam winner Andy Murray has decided to bid adieu to tennis.

Top 5 Huawei smartphones currently available in India

Huawei continues to be one of the world's top smartphone makers and enjoys huge popularity in India as well.

Jio to soon rollout Wi-Fi Hotspot feature for JioPhone

JioPhone, the smart feature phone from Reliance Jio is about to get smarter.

'The Sopranos' prequel movie will show Tony Soprano's youth

The Sopranos remains one of HBO's best shows and overall one of the greatest shows ever made.

Now, Google's activity cards will help you explore topics

Often, you may encounter topics requiring heavy research.

Paris' first and only nude restaurant shuts down, naturists upset

If you ever dreamed of dining in a restaurant naked without getting arrested for indecency, then it shall forever remain a dream as the first ever nude restaurant in Paris is going to shut down next month.