16 Jan 2019

#GamingBytes: 'CoD: Black Ops 4' Blackout gets free trial run

Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 was one of the biggest releases of 2018, mostly for introducing the Battle Royale mode titled Blackout, for the first time to the franchise.

What issues do India need to fix before World Cup?

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.

How to select the best DTH pack and save money?

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has shaken up the entire broadcasting scene with a new set of DTH regulations.

IRCTC installs first-ever Pizza Vending Machine at Mumbai railway station

Pizza lovers, and Indian railways passengers, both of which are high in numbers, have something to rejoice!

Unique IPL records held by Royal Challengers Bangalore

Over the last 11 seasons of the Indian Premier League (IPL), we have witnessed several team and individual records being scripted in the tournament.

72-year-old Chinese pole dancer breaks barriers, inspires all

Some inspirational people have often proved that age is just a number.

Jadavpur professor, who likened girls' virginity to sealed bottles, removed

Kanak Sarkar, the professor of Jadavpur University, who equated virgin girls to a sealed bottle was on Wednesday divested of his duties with immediate effect.

Indian Railways: 7 advanced features on the new IRCTC website

The official Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) website was given a major upgradation last year.

#ComicBytes: Five best superhero friendships in Marvel Universe

Marvel has one of the most intricate comic universes filled with heroes, villains, cosmic beings and even Gods.

BSNL offers 2GB free data on upgrading to 4G SIM

Upping the ante against private telcos like Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel, BSNL has started testing its 4G services in various parts of the country.

German company releases new coin featuring poop. But why?

The world is no stranger to the Germans' love for currywurst.

Minor girl raped at her home, in front of mother

In a ghastly incident, a minor girl was raped at her home in front of her mother in Bihar's Bhabua sub-division on January 10.

#BugAlert: WhatsApp silently deletes old chats, several users complain

WhatsApp has been marred by a major bug, one that silently deletes chat histories on the app.

Nuns, who protested against rape-accused Bishop, asked to leave Kerala-convent

Four out of five nuns, who spoke against Bishop Franco Mulakkal, have been asked to leave Kerala convent, claims The NewsMinute.

#GamingBytes: Five tips to defeat PUBG squads singlehandedly

PUBG is one of the most tactically intense Battle Royales where gamers play in solos, duos or squads, trying to win the chicken dinner.

Sofia Coppola-Bill Murray team up again for Apple movie

Sofia Coppola and Bill Murray collaborated first, almost 15 years ago, for the film Lost in Translation, that won an Oscar for best original screenplay.

Will retire when India would've a better number-10: Sunil Chhetri

Veteran Indian football team captain Sunil Chhetri has dismissed suggestions of his retirement.

Want to lock apps on iPhone? Try this simple trick

For years, iOS users have been craving for an option to lock down apps.

Mumbai: Relief to commuters as BEST workers call off strike

The Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport Undertaking (BEST) workers' union today called off their nine-day-old strike by agreeing to the implementation of an interim pay-hike for about 15,000 employees.

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Anand Mahindra wants nickname for his car. There's a prize

We often hear names of car models such as 'Grey Ghost', 'Verito Vibe' or 'Scorpio'. However, the odds of finding one in an Indian language are rare.

Train 18: Meet the brains behind India's first engine-less train

Train 18, India's first indigenously built engine-less train, recently became the fastest train in the country after hitting speeds of over 180 kmph in a trial run.

On teaming-up with AAP, Sheila Dikshit says nothing's final yet

Former Chief Minister of Delhi, Sheila Dikshit, on Tuesday didn't rule out Congress' alliance with AAP but said nothing is confirmed yet.

HBO

'GoT' actual footage from Season 8 arriving soon

Game of Thrones will perhaps herald the biggest pop culture event when the HBO show airs the eighth and final season on April 14, 2019.

#IndiaInAustralia: Virat Kohli can reach 100 hundreds, says Azharuddin

Indian cricket team captain Virat Kohli smashed his 39th career ODI hundred on Tuesday against Australia in Adelaide.

Philip Kotler congratulates PM Modi for award, but questions remain

After a couple of days of political sparring over Prime Minister Narendra Modi receiving the first-ever Philip Kotler Presidential Award, marketing guru Philip Kotler himself took to Twitter to clarify that he had selected PM Modi for the award.

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Amazon sells coconut shell for Rs. 1,365; netizens go crazy

There has been a staggering rise in online shopping globally, over the last few years.

Soon, these apps will be removed from Google Play Store

Google Play, the official app store for Android, hosts an insanely high number of apps.

'Spider-Man: Far From Home' exciting trailer reveals Mysterio, new villains

2019 is shaping up to be a great year for Marvel fans. With Captain Marvel releasing in March and Avengers: Endgame hitting theaters in April, there's plenty of superhero action to look forward to.

Indra Nooyi, former PepsiCo CEO, could head World Bank

Indra K. Nooyi, who led PepsiCo for 12 years before leaving the company in August last year, is being considered for the top post of World Bank, multiple reports claimed.

Mayawati turned 63: Supporters 'loot' cake, party with bar-dancers

Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo Mayawati might have decided to celebrate her 63rd birthday in a low key fashion, but her die-hard loyalists wished to celebrate it pompously.

Australian Open 2019: Roger Federer battles past Dan Evans

Defending champion Roger Federer battled past Britain's Dan Evans in an entertaining Australian Open 2019 second round encounter.

LG V40 ThinQ sporting 5 cameras to be Amazon-exclusive

LG's camera-centric V40 ThinQ flagship, which was globally unveiled in October last year, is set to release in India soon.

Kolkata: Two nursing students arrested for brutally killing 16 puppies

Two days after the brutal murder of 16 puppies rocked Kolkata, two nursing students have been arrested in connection with the killings.

Siddaramaiah attacks Modi while BJP-lawmakers from Karnataka stay at resort

Former Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah launched a sharp attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday over the coalition crisis in the state and asked him whether his saaf niyat slogan was about grabbing power through a coup.

Premier League: How Harry Kane's injury could affect Tottenham Hotspur?

Tottenham Hotspur forward Harry Kane has been ruled out with an ankle injury until March.

Soon, Windows-based foldable devices could take on Google's 'Foldables'

The foldable phone revolution started last year, and it's only getting bigger with time.

#RiflemanTeaser: After dacoit in 'Sonchiriya', Sushant to become soldier

Sushant Singh Rajput started the New Year on a good note as he released the refreshing trailer of Sonchiriya. He will be seen as a dacoit in the movie.

Taliban threatens to end talks with US: Here's why

The Taliban yesterday threatened to end contact with the US if they deflect from the issue of foreign force withdrawal from Afghanistan.

India registers 25 universities in 2019 global emerging economies rankings

Times Higher Education (THE) has released its 2019 rankings for universities in emerging economies, and 25 Indian higher education institutes have made it to the top 200.

To enable quota for economically-weak, 25% hike in college seats

Union Minister for Education Prakash Javadekar on Tuesday announced a 25% increase in seats across universities and colleges in the country to ensure the new caste-agnostic reservation doesn't affect the existing quotas.

Brexit: Theresa May's deal rejected by lawmakers in historic fashion

On Tuesday, lawmakers in the UK voted against the Brexit deal painstakingly negotiated by Prime Minister Theresa May and the European Union in astonishing fashion.

#ComicBytes: Five most powerful couples in Marvel Universe

Marvel has one of the most extensive universes filled with heroes and villains.

Jon Bernthal, Vera Farmiga join cast of 'The Sopranos' prequel

The Sopranos is getting a prequel movie after the HBO show wowed audience with a humane portrayal of a New Jersey mobster who tried to live the American dream.

Vivo Y91 with AI dual cameras launched at Rs. 10,990

Expanding its portfolio of budget range smartphones, Vivo has launched the Y91 in India.

Apple is reportedly working on next-gen iPod Touch: Details here

In the hardware department, Apple had a near-perfect 2018.

No lavish weddings, but small home-ceremonies for millennials in Saudi

Weddings in the oil-rich kingdom of Saudi Arabia are typically lavish affairs, and a big guest list is considered both a social obligation and symbol of wealth.

15 Jan 2019

Apple's long-delayed AirPower wireless charger reportedly goes into production

Announced way back in 2017 and forgotten since then, Apple's AirPower may eventually see the light of day in 2019.

Google criticized for hosting 'gay conversion' app on Play Store

Google is facing flak for hosting a hate app offering 'conversion therapy' for LGBT youth on Play Store.

#GamingBytes: Five best Indian PUBG streamers

PUBG Mobile is an absolute craze in India with gamers logging in regularly to try their hand at this tactical Battle Royale in hopes of winning a chicken dinner.

WWE

WWE introduces women's tag-team titles, Elimination Chamber to crown champions

Last night on Raw, WWE took a historical step by reintroducing the women's tag-team championship titles.

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'Sridevi Bungalow' makers react to Boney Kapoor's legal notice

Priya Prakash Varrier, the popular 'wink' girl from Oru Adaar Love, is all set to make her Bollywood debut with Sridevi Bungalow.

#HealthBytes: 5 home-made face packs for winter skin care

Winter is not the best season for your skin.

WhatsApp Scam: Message claiming to offer free plane-tickets is fake!

Recently, a fake message, in the form of a note from Singapore Airlines claiming to offer free plane tickets, started doing rounds on WhatsApp chats across the world.

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#10YearChallenge: These throwback pictures of celebrities are worth a look

Social media keeps coming up with quirky trends and challenges every year, and this year's first challenge will leave you stunned.

Now, iPhone owners can navigate YouTube with gestures: Here's how

In a bid to make content consumption more seamless, YouTube is adding a whole new way to browse through videos.

Stephen Constantine resigns: Who can be his perfect replacement?

The Indian football team crashed out of the AFC Asian Cup 2019 after losing to Bahrain in their third group stage match, and the loss saw Stephen Constantine, their head coach, calling it quits.

Lessons India can learn from their AFC Asian Cup exit

India could not build on their success of winning their first match against Thailand at the AFC Asian Cup, and ended up getting knocked out of the tournament after losing to the UAE and Bahrain.

PM Modi in Kerala: LDF govt's stance on Sabarimala 'shameful'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has hit out at the Left Democratic Front (LDF) government in Kerala over the Sabarimala issue, calling the LDF's stand "shameful".

Kangana takes jibe at KJo, Roshans; claims she felt suffocated

After a banal 2018, Kangana Ranaut is all set to take over 2019 with her much-awaited movie Manikarnika: The Queen Of Jhansi.

IPL12: Players who could replace Steve Smith at Rajasthan Royals

Australian cricketer Steve Smith was handed a major blow last week.

You can now pre-order Honor View20 sporting 48MP camera

Honor View 20, set to launch in India on January 29, is now available for pre-ordering.

This Gillette ad supporting #MeToo movement is hard hitting

Gillette, the popular shaving supplies brand, recently released an advertisement that plays on their popular 30-year-old tagline 'The Best A Man Can Get'.

UK lawmakers prepare to deliver verdict on EU divorce deal

British lawmakers are preparing to deliver their verdict on Prime Minister Theresa May's divorce deal with the European Union today after more than two years of political upheaval.

Legendary Premier League goalie Petr Cech announces retirement

The English Premier League is set to lose one of its veterans as legendary goalkeeper Petr Cech has announced that he will drop the curtain on his football career at the end of this season.

#IndiaInAustralia: Three key moments of the second ODI

Team India beat Australia by six wickets in the second ODI of the three-match series in Adelaide on Tuesday.

Bomb blast kills Indian in Afghanistan, MEA condemns 'cowardly attack'

An Indian national was among those killed in the terror attack in Afghanistan's capital yesterday, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said and called for the perpetrators of the assault as well as those who provide them shelter to be brought to justice expeditiously.

Is Deepika Padukone changing her surname post marriage? She reveals

It's been two months since Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone tied the knot in Italy. Since then, they have been giving everyone major couple goals.

Karnataka: Two MLAs withdraw from Kumaraswamy govt, Operation Lotus again?

The withdrawal of two independent MLAs from the H D Kumaraswamy government in Karnataka has seen the southern state plunged into an intense political drama.

Samsung's foldable phone is coming on February 20

We all know that Samsung plans to launch a dual-display foldable phone.

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

Team India defeated Australia in the second ODI of the three-match series in Adelaide on Tuesday.

Two new 'Mission Impossible' movies confirmed for 2021 and 2022

Looks like it is "Missions: Accepted" at Paramount Pictures as two new movies for the popular action franchise Mission Impossible have been confirmed.

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Mumbai Police teaches Pandya, Rahul the definition of a 'gentleman'

The controversy surrounding Hardik Pandya and KL Rahul over the former's sexist remarks on popular chat show Koffee With Koffee is currently the talk of the nation.

China makes history again; sprouts seeds on the moon

After making a historic first-ever landing on the dark side of the moon, China has made space exploration history yet again.

Honor 10 Lite launched in India, price starts Rs. 13,999

Honor 10 Lite, which went official in China in November, has been launched in India today.

South Africa rise to second spot in ICC Test Rankings

South Africa rose to second spot in the latest ICC Test Rankings after a dominating display against Pakistan at home in the recently concluded three-match Test series.

Mayawati asks for BSP-SP unity as gift for birthday

Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) supremo Mayawati is celebrating her 63rd birthday today and, for her birthday gift, has called for unity with the Samajwadi Party (SP) ahead of the national elections.

#GamingBytes: Five richest gamers in the world

Gaming has been a form of entertainment for a long time. However, recently, it has become a sport, with the rise of eSports tournaments.

Facebook censors posts on Kashmir, Gods, and Tricolor in India

In what comes as a contradiction to Facebook's publicly stated global policy, the social media giant has 20 "locally illegal" markers for India, on the basis of which posts are flagged and proactively removed.

Australian Open 2019: Serena Williams makes a sensational start

23-time women's singles Grand Slam winner Serena Williams raced into the Australian Open 2019 second round in Melbourne.

GoAir to pay Rs. 98,000 for canceling 25-tickets 'without reason'

In an incident of gross mismanagement, low-cost carrier GoAir has been recently directed by the consumer forum to pay more than Rs. 98,000 to a Mumbai-based man for canceling "without reason" 25 tickets that he had booked in 2015.

#GullyBoy: Here's how Ranveer Singh prepared for his role

Ranveer Singh is the man of the hour. After impressing us in Padmaavat and Simmba, the actor is back to sweep us off our feet as Gully Boy.

Xiaomi Mi TV 4X Pro, 4A Pro available in India

Xiaomi's recently launched Android TVs - Mi TV 4X Pro 55-inch and Mi TV 4A Pro 43-inch - are now available for purchase in India.

WWE

Five WWE title changes that should not have been allowed

The WWE Championship is the most prestigious title a wrestler in the company can win.

Microsoft will soon end support for Windows 7: Details here

In a major, albeit expected, move, Microsoft has decided to pull the plug on Windows 7 - its much-loved desktop operating system.

England eves to face India in a crunch limited-overs series

The England women's cricket team will visit India in the period of February-March, 2019 for three ODI and T20I series respectively.

HBO

#GameOfThrones: Fans' crazy theory about Bran Stark's absence from teaser

Winter will arrive soon for Game of Thrones fans, as HBO finally declared the airing date as April 14, for the eighth and final season of the acclaimed show.

Gymnast Katelyn Ohashi's floor routine breaks the internet, here's why!

An athlete-student of University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) has become the talk of the town.

Woman who entered Sabarimala disowned, attacked by family; hospitalized

Kanaka Durga, one of the two women who scripted history by becoming the first women of menstrual age to enter the Sabarimala temple in centuries, has been hospitalized after she was allegedly attacked by her mother-in-law.

#SmartphonesFaceoff: Redmi Note 6 Pro v/s Huawei Y9 (2019)

Huawei's latest budget offering, the Y9 (2019) is going on sale for the first time in India today.

English Premier League 2018-19: Key talking points after match-day 22

The English Premier League has just completed its match-day 22, and the league is in a very intense phase at the moment.

#DefenseDiaries: PM Modi hails troops on 71st Army Day

Indian Army stands for various things: the top-most being their professionalism, bravery and selfless service. They protect our restive borders, safeguard internal law-and-order and save lives during natural calamities/disasters. Their training and discipline are obviously legendary.

Kumbh Mela 2019 commences with first bath of Makar Sankranti

At the daybreak of Tuesday, which marked Makar Sankranti, thousands of pilgrims took a dip in the chilly waters of the Sangam - the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati rivers - thus officially kicking off the Kumbh Mela 2019.

#CareerBytes: Career path of Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer

The Indian Administrative Service (IAS) is the most prestigious and sought-after service among the Civil Services of the country.

Want to get verified on Instagram? Here's a quick guide

Every social media user craves for that 'blue tick' of value on their profile, be it on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.

AFC Asian Cup 2019: India crash out; Constantine resigns

After starting their AFC Asian Cup 2019 campaign in spectacular fashion, India have strayed from the path of success and their loss at the hands of Bahrain has seen them ousted from the tournament.

Many think 'Uri' is a jingoistic movie; Anurag Kashyap disagrees

Vicky Kaushal started 2019 with a bang with his first release Uri: The Surgical Strike.

Watch out! Fake Xiaomi 'deals' circulating to fool people

Manu Jain, the Global VP and India head of Xiaomi, has raised alarms over a scam that could fool unsuspecting fans of the Chinese company.

Do you know how to browse Netflix using secret sub-categories?

Netflix and chill is easier said than done. The world's premiere streaming platform offers so much content that you are spoilt for choice. You often cannot decide what to watch.