14 Jan 2019

#IStandForHirani: Sharman Joshi comes out in his support

In the #MeToo movement which started last year, another influential name of Bollywood has bit the dust.

SRK walks out of Rakesh Sharma's biopic: Here's why

After the debacle of his last release Zero, looks like Shah Rukh Khan is introspecting his film choices now.

#HealthBytes: 5 delicious-yet-healthy smoothies to help you lose weight

Losing weight healthily and effectively is a long-term process.

Camera-centric Huawei Y9 (2019) goes on sale tomorrow via Amazon

Huawei's recently launched Y9 (2019) will go on sale for the first time in India tomorrow i.e. January 15.

I-League 2018-19: Key talking points from this week's fixtures

The I-League is in full swing, and the league table is in an intense position right now, with the first and the sixth teams only eight points apart from each other.

Mother of 'The Accidental Prime Minister' director files domestic-violence complaint

Director Vijay Gutte created a buzz with his debut movie The Accidental Prime Minister this year.

Kolkata: 16 puppies murdered in cold-blood leaves city enraged

The cold-blooded murder of 16 puppies has sent shockwaves across Kolkata, and outraged citizens are demanding strict action against those responsible.

#MeToo: Is the social media justice system really fair?

#MeToo is a phenomenal step against abusive patriarchal structures that protect the powerful and allow sexual harassment of the powerless.

Now, you can book Maruti's all-new WagonR at Rs. 11,000

India's leading automaker Maruti Suzuki plans to unveil the next-generation avatar of WagonR with more space and enhanced capabilities.

Myntra and Jabong CEO Ananth Narayanan resigns; may join Hotstar

After some rounds of speculation, it has been confirmed that Ananth Narayanan, CEO of Flipkart-owned Myntra and Jabong, has left his post in pursuit of other opportunities.

WWE

Five facts you might not know about WrestleMania

WWE WrestleMania is the premier pay-per-view event of the company. It is also the world's biggest pro-wrestling show.

Dia Mirza on Rajkumar Hirani: Formal inquiry must be conducted

Director Rajkumar Hirani's sexual harassment case has sent a shockwave across the industry.

How to link your Driving License with Aadhaar online

After the September 26, 2018 Supreme Court verdict on Aadhaar authentication, it is totally upto users' discretion to link or not to link their Aadhaar cards with entities like banks, telecom, and other services.

New Yorkers didn't wear pants for subway ride. But why?

Many subway commuters in New York saw a lot more than they imagined of fellow passengers on Sunday.

Maradona recovering in hospital after surgery to stop internal bleeding

Argentine legend and one of the best footballers ever, Diego Maradona, was recently hospitalized according to his lawyer.

BSP making massive preparations to ring in Mayawati's 63rd birthday

Massive preparations are underway to celebrate BSP supremo Mayawati's 63rd birthday in Lucknow, UP capital, tomorrow.

Marvel star Chris Pratt announces engagement to Katherine Schwarzenegger

Chris Pratt, famous for playing Peter Quill or Star-Lord in Guardians of the Galaxy, has just announced his engagement to Katherine Schwarzenegger, whose father is the popular actor Arnold Schwarzenegger.

This is how OnePlus 7 may look like

Just weeks after OnePlus's 5G-compatible flagship was leaked, we now get our first look at an alleged OnePlus 7 handset.

Petrol price breaches Rs. 70-mark, diesel crosses Rs. 64

Petrol price breached the Rs. 70 a liter-mark and diesel crossed Rs. 64-mark today, after rates were hiked for the fifth consecutive day on rising input cost.

AFC Asian Cup: Key battles in India vs Bahrain fixture

India meet Bahrain tonight for their third and final group stage battle of the AFC Asian Cup 2019.

Love like Rawal loved Padmavati: Shahid tells Deepika's husband Ranveer

Shahid Kapoor is a doting husband and has raised the bar for all men around.

JNU sedition case: Charge sheet filed against Kanhaiya, Umar Khalid

The Patiala House Court is slated to hear the sedition case involving 10 Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) students - including former JNUSU President Kanhaiya Kumar and ex-student Umar Khalid - on Tuesday.

Ola reportedly receives funding from Sachin Bansal, nears $6bn valuation

Flipkart co-founder Sachin Bansal has reportedly invested $21 million (approx Rs. 150 crore) in Ola, India's famous ride-hailing company.

Mumbai: Mephedrone aka 'meow-meow' worth Rs. 40L seized, 2 arrested

Two drug peddlers were arrested and mephedrone worth Rs. 40 lakh was seized from them in suburban Andheri, a police official said today.

Honor 10 Lite to launch in India tomorrow: Details here

Honor 10 Lite, which was unveiled in China last year, will launch in India tomorrow at 11:30 am.

Iran: Military plane hits wall, one survives among 16 crew-members

The Iranian army confirmed a Boeing 707 military cargo plane crashed in bad weather on Monday. The accident took place in Karaj, 40kms west of Tehran.

DC's 'Aquaman' movie a smash hit, joins billion dollar club

Aquaman has now literally made a huge splash at the box office by entering the billion-dollar club.

Now, you can give feedback to PM Modi on NaMo-app

With the 2019 Lok Sabha elections fast approaching, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has appealed to citizens and has asked for "direct feedback" on a number of issues through a survey launched on the NaMo app.

Now, keep international roaming active without paying Airtel

Airtel is doing away with international roaming activation fee for all postpaid and prepaid customers.

#CareerBytes: YouTube Channels for engineering students to learn Artificial Intelligence

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the world around us; AI is being integrated into almost every field, including healthcare, banking, transport, defense, education, etc.

After SP joins hands with BSP, party member expresses displeasure

A day after Samajwadi Party President Akhilesh Yadav and Bahujan Samaj Party's Mayawati announced their grand alliance in an anticipated press conference in Lucknow, an MLA has expressed concern over them teaming up.

China's trade-surplus with US widened last year. Is US angry?

China's trade surplus with US widened last year, data showed today, while the country's imports and exports fell in December as the long-running trade war begins to bite in the world's number two economy.

Fire breaks out in camp a day before Kumbh Mela

On Monday, a massive fire gutted several tents at the Kumbh mela in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. The event is officially supposed to start on Tuesday.

Everyone's talking about Farhan-Shibani's pool picture. Seen it yet?

Valentine's Day is a month away, but love is already in the air for Farhan Akhtar and Shibani Dandekar.

Russia loses control of radio telescope in space: Details here

Russia has lost control of its only radio telescope orbiting in space.

Mentally unstable woman shouts pro-Pakistan slogans at India Gate

On Sunday, a woman believed to be in her 30s came close to the Amar Jyoti Jawan at India Gate in New Delhi and shouted pro-Pakistan slogans.

Shatrughan Sinha shares a funny incident on Kapil Sharma's show

Kapil Sharma is back with The Kapil Sharma Show, and how.

Supreme Court admits petitions challenging government's 'snooping order'

The Supreme Court has admitted a clutch of petitions challenging the government's move to give sweeping powers to 10 Central investigative agencies to intercept and monitor data on computers.

Koregaon-Bhima case: SC refuses to quash FIR against activist Teltumbde

The Supreme Court today refused to quash Pune Police's FIR against civil rights activist Anand Teltumbde for his alleged role in the Elgar Parishad-Koregaon Bhima violence and for his alleged Maoist links.

Samsung to launch India-focused Galaxy M-series smartphones by January-end

In a bid to take on Chinese rivals, Samsung is working to launch three smartphones under its all-new budget-range Galaxy M-series.

1984 anti-Sikh riots: SC hears Sajjan Kumar's plea, notifies CBI

On Monday, the Supreme Court examined the plea of former Congress leader Sajjan Kumar challenging the life imprisonment sentence handed to him by the Delhi High Court in connection with one 1984 anti-Sikh riots case.

HBO

'Game of Thrones' new teaser and release date revealed

Hang on to your warm clothing for a little longer, because the official release date of the final season of Game of Thrones has been revealed.

Trump threatens to devastate Turkey if it hits Kurdish forces

United States President Donald Trump has threatened to "devastate" Turkey economically if the NATO-allied nation attacks US-backed Kurdish forces in Syria following a pullout of American troops from the war-torn country, and also urged the Kurds not to "provoke" Ankara.

Markandey Katju calls out media's lies, defends Justice Sikri

Retired Supreme Court judge Markandey Katju wrote a long post on social media slamming media for attempting to taint the image of Justice Sikri by 'sensationalizing' facts.

Canadians buy US employees hundreds of pizzas as shutdown continues

In a show of industry-wide support, Canadian air traffic controllers, over the past few days, have bought hundreds of pizzas for their cash-strapped American counterparts who are languishing as a result of the ongoing US government shutdown.

Alia Bhatt's 'Sadak 2' to hit floors in April

Alia Bhatt is in her happy space at the moment. Her last release Raazi was lauded by the audience and her upcoming movie Gully Boy is already creating a buzz.

Manchester United defeat Tottenham Hotspur: Here're all records broken

David de Gea was the main architect of Manchester United's victory last night.

The truth behind Justice AK Sikri's post-retirement 'plum job'

Justice AK Sikri, who voted in favor of the transfer of former CBI Chief Alok Verma, has declined a post-retirement job at the Commonwealth Secretariat Arbitral Tribunal (CSAT).

Nokia 9 with 5 cameras to be launched in February

One of the most anticipated smartphones of 2019, the Nokia 9 PureView will go official in Dubai by the end of January, according to 91Mobiles.

'Final Destination' franchise reboot is in the works

Get ready for another inevitable date with death as Final Destination franchise is getting a reboot.

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

Team India will be taking on Australia in the second ODI at the Adelaide Oval on January 15.

Nokia 5.1 Plus to hit retail stores from January 15

Days after bringing its Nokia 6.1 Plus to brick-and-mortar stores, HMD Global now has decided to offer Nokia 5.1 Plus via offline retail stores.

Five stars of the Indian football team

With India showing great promise at the AFC Asian Cup in UAE, fans have started cheering the team.

13 Jan 2019

#FinancialBytes: What you should know about credit card protection plans

Credit cards play an important role in our financial lives and have become one of the most widely-used payment methods for cashless transactions.

Five reasons why SRH can clinch IPL 2019 title

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

#GamingBytes: Five best Indian PUBG Mobile players

PUBG Mobile is one of the most tactically intense Battle Royale games.

#GameofThrones: Sansa Stark repeats Ned Stark's dialogue in new promo

Game of Thrones will air its final season in April, and as we reported, and the official release date for Season 8 will be revealed today.

Israeli PM Netanyahu confirms air-strike on Iranian warehouses in Syria

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu today said Israel had, at the weekend, carried out an air strike on Iranian weapon warehouses in Syria, a rare public confirmation of such attacks.

I-League 2018-19: Chennai City vs East Bengal- Preview and prediction

East Bengal travel southwards to take on the I-League table-toppers Chennai tomorrow.

#HealthBytes: What is Keto diet and how it works

If you happen to be a weight-watcher, you've probably already heard of the Ketogenic diet, one of the hottest diet buzzwords.

Vicky Kaushal does a Priya Varrier; recreates her finger-gun kiss

Malayali actress Priya Prakash Varrier took the Internet by storm last year after her eyebrow dance in the 'wink song', Manikya Malaraya Poovi, from the film Oru Addar Love.

#ComicBytes: Five best Marvel-DC crossover events

Marvel and DC are giants in the comic industry. Both have extremely iconic characters in their universes.

All you need to know about Reliance Jio Tower Scam

A sophisticated fraud, under the name of Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Jio Infocomm, is cheating people of millions of rupees in India.

AFC Asian Cup 2019: India vs Bahrain- Preview and prediction

After losing to UAE in their second match of the AFC Asian Cup, India will be taking on Bahrain tomorrow in their third and last match of the group stage.

Hey people, stop calculating MacKenzie Bezos' post-divorce 'wealth'

After 25 years of a fruitful marriage, building a historic company which made them the richest couple on earth, Amazon boss Jeff Bezos and wife Mackenzie announced they are going separate ways.

After Salman's 'Race 3' debacle, Saif to lead 'Race 4'?

In 2018, makers of Race franchise disappointed fans with their third installment. Starring Salman Khan, Race 3 was a disaster and was highly criticized by the audience.

This Gujarat village has 13 banks, BMWs running on streets

When someone talks about a "village" in India, what appears to mind are the rickety-thatched roofs of cemented huts or large farm-fields.

#CareerBytes: How to choose the right engineering college?

Engineering is the most sought-after profession in India and every year, many students have a tough time choosing the right engineering college that offers top quality of education.

Tottenham Hotspur vs Manchester United- Match preview and prediction

Manchester United will travel tonight to London to take on Mauricio Pochettino's Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League match of the 2018-19 season.

ICC World Cup: What makes India one of the favorites?

The next two months will be crucial for cricketing nations as they gear up for the ICC World Cup 2019, starting May 30 onwards in England and Wales.

Samsung slashes prices of these smartphones by upto Rs. 6,000

Samsung has slashed the prices of three of its popular mid-range smartphones in India by upto Rs. 6,000.

#MeToo: Hirani accused of sexual assault on sets of 'Sanju'

Another big name of Bollywood bites the dust in the post #MeToo era. A woman has come forward accusing director Rajkumar Hirani of sexual assault while on the sets of Sanju.

#AUSvIND: Ambati Rayudu reported for suspect bowling action

Indian cricket team middle order batsman Ambati Rayudu has been reported with a suspect bowling action during the ODI encounter against Australia in Sydney on Saturday.

#HappyLohri: Top 6 authentic recipes to celebrate Lohri

Grand bonfires, folk music, mouth-watering snacks, joy, and happiness- that's what the festival of Lohri is all about.

World Cup-bound pacers should not be rested in IPL: Nehra

Former India fast bowler Ashish Nehra has laid out his thought on the talks regarding resting of World Cup-bound pacers during the Indian Premier League 2019 season.

BJP's end near, feels RaGa; 'snubbed' Congress makes plans

That Samajwadi Party and Bahujan Samaj Party joined hands and left Congress won't change the end result for Bharatiya Janata Party, said President Rahul Gandhi on Saturday in Dubai.

#ValentinesDaySpecial: Pay Rs. 136 and name cockroach after your ex

Have you just come out of an ugly breakup? Do you want bitter revenge towards your former spouse or find some closure?

'The Social Network' should have a sequel, feels Aaron Sorkin

The Social Network which released in 2010 explored the story of how Facebook was set up and took a look into the cases, founder Mark Zuckerberg faced, from Eduardo Saverin and the Winklevoss twins.

Australian Open 2019: Roger Federer sends warning to rivals

20-time men's singles Grand Slam winner Roger Federer has sent a warning to his rivals ahead of the Australian Open 2019 event.

England Lions cricketers involved in WhatsApp 'sexual conquest' group

England Lions, the second-tier of the England Cricket Team, have found two of their most promising talents, Joe Clarke and Tom Kohler-Cadmore involved in a WhatsApp 'sexual conquest' group.

Delhi: Blackmailed by husband's friend, woman commits suicide

On Thursday, a 28-year-old woman allegedly committed suicide in East Delhi's Mansarovar Park area as she was upset with her husband's friend.

Realme is also working on a 48MP camera phone

Realme has some solid plans for 2019 and one of them is to release a 48MP camera smartphone.

All you need to know about missing 'Munnabhai' actor Vishal

Ever since Arshad Warsi dropped hints about Munnabhai 3, we can't stop reminiscing the two installments of the franchise.

On 'mahila' remark row, RaGa says 'Don't impose your sexism'

Congress President Rahul Gandhi, whose remarks on Defense Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, sparked a huge controversy has asked the BJP to not impose 'their sexism on him' and maintained he would have made the same comment had it been a man.

Who is Indian cricket team's newest member Shubman Gill?

19-year-old cricketer Shubman Gill was named as a replacement for the suspended cricketer, KL Rahul by BCCI.

WWE

WWE Performance Center to be opened in India: Triple H

WWE, recently, opened its first Performance Center, outside of America, in United Kingdom.

X

Chinese woman has rare hearing loss, can't hear men's voices

Have you ever imagined how great it would be if your ears actually turn deaf towards an irritating man's voice?

HBO

'GoT' final season release date to be announced today

Game of Thrones on HBO is probably the most popular show globally. Now the final season is coming and will tell us who gets to sit on the Iron Throne, following the turmoil in fictional Westeros.

India find replacements for Pandya, Rahul for AUS, NZ series

Team India have named the replacements for suspended cricketers Hardik Pandya and KL Rahul.

'Chai Waali Chachi': Woman's been drinking only 'chai' for 33yrs

For many, the day is incomplete if they haven't sipped their daily cup of chai and it's even more tempting in the chilly winters.

Will kidnap your daughter: Kejriwal receives threatening email, security tightened

On Wednesday, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal received an anonymous email threatening his daughter, Harshita, post which her security has been beefed up.

Vasai: Fight over pigeons' theft leads to 70-year-old's death

In an appalling incident, a 70-year-old was beaten to death in Maharashtra's Vasai on Friday night. Police have arrested nine people in this case.

#CES2019: Hyundai showed unreal four-legged 'walking car' project

CES 2019 hosted some really weird, off-the-beat gadgets, but in the automotive category, it was Hyundai that blew our minds.

Al Pacino starring in Jordan Peele's Amazon series, 'The Hunt'

Jordan Peele is making the right waves in the entertainment industry, having made the acclaimed film Get Out, and having another anticipated horror film Us releasing this year.

#CES2019: P&G's beauty 'wand' acts as real-world Photoshop for skin

This year at CES, Procter and Gamble unveiled a whole new way to get rid of blemishes.

Five funniest episodes of 'The Big Bang Theory'

In the interest of full disclosure, I am not a The Big Bang Theory fan.

Not youngsters, but senior citizens share more fake news: Study

A study has found that people over the age of 65 are more likely to share fake news on social media platforms than younger generations.

Steve Smith set to undergo surgery, return could be delayed

Australian cricketer Steve Smith was handed a fresh blow as he prepares his comeback to the national team after being handed a 12-month ban by Cricket Australia, last year.

'Captain Marvel' star Brie Larson calls off engagement with fiance

Captain Marvel is hitting the theaters on March 8 and we will be introduced to Carol Danvers aka Captain Marvel for the first time.

#ComicBytes: 5 Avengers who could defeat Superman

Superman is one of the strongest characters of DC while the Avengers remain the premiere superhero team in the Marvel comics.