Kanakadurga, woman who entered #SabarimalaTemple, disowned, thrown out by family
Kanakadurga, one of the first two women of menstrual age to enter Kerala's Sabarimala Ayyappa temple, was sent to a government-run shelter home after she was disowned and thrown out by her family.
Now, Uber is working on self-driving scooters, bikes: Details here
We all are aware of Uber's ambitions to bring autonomous vehicles into the market.
#KnowYourTeam: All about India's oldest club, Mohun Bagan
Mohun Bagan Athletic Club, founded in 1889, is the oldest Indian club still in operation and is also among the oldest in Asia.
Alexis Sanchez's goals cost £6 million each for Manchester United
Manchester United fans around the world were excited when they came to know last season that an accomplished player like Alexis Sanchez would be joining their ranks.
Plane goes missing along with Cardiff City striker Emiliano Sala
A private jet that was carrying Cardiff City's new striker, Emiliano Sala, from Nantes to Cardiff has gone missing.
2019 Nissan Kicks launched, price starts at Rs. 9.55 lakh
Japanese car maker Nissan has finally launched its much-awaited Kicks SUV in India at Rs. 9.55 lakh.
EVM hacking controversy: Election Commission seeks FIR, wants investigation
A controversy has erupted over a US-based Indian cyber expert's claim that electronic voting machines (EVMs) were hacked in the 2014 elections in which the BJP had won a landslide victory.
Oscars 2019 nominations: Here's the complete list
Oscars 2019 is going to be held on February 24, 2019. As we had reported, the final list of nominations was to be announced today.
#HealthBytes: How to protect yourself from winter rains
As if the chilly winter in itself wasn't enough, the unseasonal rains in various parts of the country, in the last two days have made the weather freezing cold.
#CareerBytes: What not to read for UPSC CSE Prelims exam
The UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) is one of the toughest exams and its preparation process is a demanding task.
US man threatens to mass-shoot girls because he's a virgin
A man was arrested in Utah in the US for threatening to kill as many girls as he could in a public place because he is a virgin and single.
Android Q to offer enhanced controls for locking phones
Android Q, Google's upcoming mobile OS, is tipped to offer some impeccable capabilities, including a system-wide dark mode.
'Spider-Man: Far From Home' will see old villains return
Spider-Man: Far From Home dropped its trailer recently which showed Tom Holland as Peter Parker, web-slinging his way across Europe and surprisingly, allying up with Jake Gyllenhaal's Mysterio.
Australian Open 2019: Stefanos Tsitsipas continues to make rapid strides
Greek rising star Stefanos Tsitsipas has continued his phenomenal run in this year's Australian Open.
Buy OPPO R17 Pro at just Rs. 70: Here's how
Commemorating India's 70th Republic Day, Chinese tech giant OPPO has announced its "70 on 70th" offer.
After BJP's warning, Chennai's Loyola college apologizes for 'anti-Hindu' paintings
The well-known Loyola College, a Catholic minority institution in Chennai, has issued an apology following the outrage erupted over some paintings at an expo in its campus which the BJP and other saffron outfits termed as a desecration of Hindu symbols.
Years after cop's murder, department 'transfers' her to another branch
An Assistant Police Inspector recently got transferred from Thane to Wardha branch. Sounds normal, right?
'Don 3' is now 'Don: The Final Chapter', grand-climax planned
After creating a lot of buzz, the much-awaited Don 3 is finally gearing up for a stunning start.
Gurugram: Seven new swine flu cases takes total to 34
While Rajasthan is in the grips of a swine flu outbreak, the disease seems to have reached Gurugram too.
Rs. 100 crore approved to build Bal Thackeray's sea-facing memorial
The Maharashtra Cabinet today approved Rs. 100 crore for the construction of a memorial for late Shiv Sena supremo Bal Thackeray.
#HealthBytes: How to stay safe from swine flu
The recent rise in cases of swine flu across North India, is a serious health threat to every household.
Here's how to get free Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hotstar, SonyLiv
If you like streaming content on Netflix or want free deliveries from Amazon or enjoy live sports on Hotstar, I am guessing you've already exhausted the free trials of these popular services.
NZvsIND: Preview, Dream XI, TV listing of first ODI
After winning three consecutive ODI series, India face a sterner test as they lock horns with New Zealand in the first ODI on Wednesday.
Egyptian TV host interviews gay man, sentenced to jail, penalized
An Egyptian TV host was recently sentenced to one year in jail for interviewing a gay man last August.
Cristiano Ronaldo receives 23 months' imprisonment in tax violation case
Juventus superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has been sentenced to 23 months in prison by a Spanish court in his tax violation case.
Oscars 2019: Five films to watch out for this year
The Oscars will unveil their complete list of nominations today, January 22, 2019.
PM Modi uses Rajiv Gandhi's comment to attack Congress
Facing charges of corruption in the Rafale deal, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Tuesday, tabled his government's report on its fight against corruption at the 15th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas event in Varanasi.
New Mumbai-Delhi Rajdhani Express: Free Wi-Fi, VR headsets, and more!
The Indian Railways recently launched a third Rajdhani Express between Mumbai and Delhi that was flagged off by Railways Minister Piyush Goyal on 19 January.
PTM rally in Karachi: Scores held under anti-terrorism laws
Scores of leaders and workers of the Pashtoon Tahaffuz Movement (PTM) have been arrested by the Sindh police under anti-terrorism laws after they organized a rally on the outskirts of Karachi, Pakistan, officials said today.
SRK's son Aryan's Facebook hacked; he confirms it on Instagram
Shah Rukh Khan's eldest son Aryan Khan has become the recent victim of social media hackers.
Now, book Ola rides from Airtel app, get 25% cashback
In a bid to offer a holistic experience to its customers, Bharti Airtel has started offering ride-hailing services through its My Airtel app.
MJ Akbar defamation: Court reserves order on summoning Priya Ramani
On Tuesday, a Delhi court reserved its verdict on whether to summon journalist Priya Ramani as an accused in a defamation case filed by former Union minister MJ Akbar, who the journalist had accused of sexual misconduct.
Honor 10 Lite v/s Huawei Y9: 2019's best budget smartphone
In India's over-crowded and price sensitive mid-range smartphone segment, Chinese tech giants Huawei and Honor have launched their respective affordable handsets.
#GamingBytes: Five tricks to learn from world's best PUBG gamer
PUBG is one of the most tactically intense Battle Royale games and to continuously keep winning chicken dinner, among 100 gamers, you need to be a pro at looting and killing.
#HeathLedger: Five unknown facts about the Joker on actor's death-anniversary
The Dark Knight was the second film in the acclaimed trilogy from Christopher Nolan.
First in 2019: Mexico journalist found murdered, governor condemns killing
A Mexican journalist was found murdered in the northern state of Baja California Sur, the governor said yesterday, the first reporter to be killed this year in what has become one of the world's most dangerous countries for the press.
MS Dhoni could script a new record, surpass Sachin Tendulkar
Indian cricket team veteran wicket-keeper batsman, MS Dhoni has found some form in ODIs.
Taiwanese 'Bikini Climber' freezes to death after falling into gorge
In a tragic incident, a social media adventure star was found frozen to death at National Park in Taiwan yesterday.
Soon, ISRO could start launch-on-demand service with new rocket
The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) is working on a small rocket, one that would be used for a launch-on-demand service.
Kangana Ranaut on #MeToo: I was harassed by actors
Trust Kangana Ranaut to speak her mind and she won't disappoint. The actress doesn't shy away from expressing her thoughts, come what may.
Heavy rains, hailstorm lash Delhi; disrupts traffic, washes away pollution
On Tuesday morning, heavy rains and hailstorms lashed Delhi, severely disrupting rush hour traffic in the national capital.
Case filed against Aditya Pancholi for threatening, abusing car mechanic
Aditya Pancholi seems to have a knack of hitting the headlines for all the wrong reasons.
ICC Awards: Virat Kohli scripts history after clean sweep
Virat Kohli became the first cricketer in the history to win all the three major awards of the ICC in a calendar year.
Honor View 20 global launch today: Everything to know
Honor View 20, the rebranded version of the recently launched Honor V20, will be unveiled globally in Paris today.
Suspecting extra-marital affair, wife gets hubby killed in Gurugram
The Gurugram police have arrested a woman yesterday on charges of getting her husband murdered through contract killers for a sum of Rs. 16 lakh.
Nokia 6.2 with in-camera design may launch alongside Nokia 9
HMD Global is all set to unveil its Nokia 9 PureView at Mobile World Congress in February. But fans could be in for a surprise.
Kohli named skipper of ICC's Test, ODI teams of 2018
Indian cricket team captain Virat Kohli has been named as the skipper of the ICC Test and ODI teams of the year.
11 dead after ships catch fire; 15 Indians among crew
Two ships carrying Indian, Libyan, and Turkish crew caught fire off the Russian coast, killing at least 11 people, media reports said on Tuesday.
India lodges protest with Pakistan over diplomat harassment, terrorism speech
Days after a Delhi woman lodged a complaint against a Pakistan High Commission staffer for allegedly touching her inappropriately, India has accused Pakistan of taking retaliatory action against two staff members of its High Commission.
I-League 2018-19: Key points from this week's matches
The I-League has not disappointed this season, and things have gotten as intense as ever.
#ComicBytes: Five weird facts about Iron Man's armor
Iron Man is one of Marvel's most iconic heroes and an integral part of the Avengers.
How this nanotech start-up by IIT-Roorkee alumnus is fighting pollution
We are living in testing times when pollution of all forms is on the rise and a switch to renewable sources of energy has become the need of the hour.
Best 4G prepaid plans available on Jio, Airtel, Vodafone, BSNL
Remember the days when you had to shell out a considerable amount of money to get just 1GB of data?
Sara on Kareena Kapoor: I was a big fan of Poo
Sara Ali Khan has been pretty vocal about her admiration for her stepmother Kareena Kapoor.
Have you checked out these 'Game of Thrones' sex toys?
HBO series Game of Thrones (GoT) is undoubtedly one of the most popular shows to ever hit the screens.
EVMs are foolproof, says EC; rejects 2014 polls #EVMHacking claims
The Election Commission of India today maintained that Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) used in India are foolproof and cannot be tampered with.
Romantic love with machines is real: Here's all about it
The connection between man and machine has existed for years.
Luis Suarez scores a controversial goal, injures goal-keeper
Barcelona are flying high in La Liga this term. They are dismantling opponents one after the other with surgical precision.
#HealthBytes: 7 hair care tips for men
A lot of men tend to take their hair health for granted.
#FinancialBytes: Love shopping online? Here are 5 credit-cards for you
Credit cards have become an essential part of our financial lives and are one of the most widely-used cashless payment methods.
Prithvi Shaw gives injury update, expects to feature in IPL
Indian opener Prithvi Shaw, who stunned the cricketing world with his wonderful performance in his debut Test against West Indies, recently gave an update about his injury.
Weird OnePlus bug randomly kills active background apps: Details here
OnePlus users have been marred by a major bug, one that randomly kills apps running in the background.
Here's how 'Uri' beat 'Dangal', 'Baahubali 2' record
Vicky Kaushal's Uri: The Surgical Strike is doing an incredible business at the box office.
#GamingBytes: Why is PUBG Mobile popular than Fortnite in India?
PUBG Mobile had captured the Battle Royale market on mobile platforms long before Epic Games launched Fortnite for Android and iOS devices.
Twitter is busy debating 'How do you draw letter X?'
The social media was not even over with the #10YearChallenge that another crazy trend has emerged.
Karnataka: Congress MLA, accused of hitting colleague, says he 'slipped'
JN Ganesh, Congress MLA from Karnataka who was accused of hitting his colleague Anand Singh, was suspended from the party by Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee's general secretary.
Anonymous call warns of attack on Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal
On Monday, the official residence of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal received an anonymous call warning about the threat of a possible attack on the Chief Minister.
'The Punisher' producers speak about Netflix show possibly being canceled
The Punisher returned for a powerful second season on January 18.
#TotalDhamaalTrailer: Ajay, Madhuri and Anil promise an adventurous laughter ride
2019 started off with the release of intense movies like Uri: The Surgical Strike and The Accidental Prime Minister. And now, it is time for viewers to relax and laugh.
Flipkart sale: 5 best deals on popular smartphones
Flipkart's The Republic Day sale is currently live with attractive deals available on several products like smart TVs, home appliances, fashion wear, accessories, and others.
This smart robot could help elders live independently
Even with best intentions, it can sometimes be difficult to take care of elders in the family.
Man injects semen for 18 months to cure back pain
In a bizarre attempt, a man in Ireland tried to cure his chronic back pain by injecting himself with a dose of his own semen every month, for the last one and a half years.
Brad Pitt and Charlize Theron are dating each other
Hollywood might have a new golden couple to root for as reports suggest that Brad Pitt is now dating Charlize Theron.
Russia initiates civil cases against Facebook, Twitter
On Monday, Russia's communications watchdog initiated administrative proceedings against Facebook and Twitter for their failure to provide a roadmap on how they plan to comply with local data laws.
Galaxy S10 v/s Huawei Mate 20: Which one to buy?
On February 20, Samsung will unveil its most-advanced smartphone yet - the Galaxy S10. And based on rumors and reports, the upcoming flagship could be the next big thing in smartphone space.
Congress leaders want Kareena Kapoor to contest polls from Bhopal
With election season upon us, Congress leaders in Madhya Pradesh think giving a Lok Sabha ticket to actress Kareena Kapoor Khan from Bhopal will help in defeating Bharatiya Janata Party.
#HealthBytes: 5 protein-rich nuts that aid in weight loss
When planning to lose weight, diet is one of the most important factors to consider.
4 weird things which birthday boy Sushant Singh Rajput owns
Sushant Singh Rajput is talented, versatile and what do we even say about his good looks!
India's 9 richest-people hold as much wealth as poorest 50%
In a country like India where half of the population is poor, the billionaires are getting richer every day, says the Oxfam Inequality Report 2019 released on Monday.
Serena Williams progresses to her 50th Grand Slam quarter-final
Serena Williams, one of the greatest sportspersons to ever step onto the tennis court, has created history once again.
#GameOfThrones: Sophie Turner revealed ending to her friends
Game of Thrones is one of the most popular shows, and fans cannot wait to see the final season that will reveal who finally sits on the Iron Throne.
Masazo Nonaka, world's oldest man, dies at 113
The world's oldest man- Masazo Nonaka, died on Sunday morning at the age 113 in Hokkaido, Japan.
China records slowest economic growth since 1990: Details here
On Monday, official figures revealed that the Chinese economy in 2018 had grown at its slowest pace since 1990, sparking fears about the impacts of China's slowdown on the global economy.
Madras HC issues notice to Center on 10% EWS quota
Just days after Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) organizing secretary RS Bharathi filed a writ petition challenging the recently-approved 10% economically weak section (EWS) quota for the general category, the Madras High Court, on Monday, issued a notice to the Center about the same.
Seer Shivakumara Swami, head of Lingayat mutt, dies at 111
On Monday, Shivakumara Swami of Siddaganga Mutt of Karnataka died after battling illness.
Now, eat and use your smartphone simultaneously using this device
Are your hands glued to your smartphone 24X7? Do you have trouble eating and concentrating on Instagram stories at the same time? We know a solution.
WWE Royal Rumble and its sinister connection with number 14
Iron Maiden told us 666 is the number of the devil, while Jason convinced us Friday the 13th was the day to fear.
Who watched it? Kangana takes dig at Hrithik's 'Mohenjo Daro'
Kangana Ranaut and Hrithik Roshan's infamous fight is back in news. Just when we thought their controversy has subsided, Kangana took another jibe at her 'silly ex'.
Here's what Aanand L. Rai said on 'Zero' debacle
Shah Rukh Khan's first collaboration with revered director Aanand L. Rai, Zero, tanked at the box office.
Chandra Grahan 2019: Last total lunar eclipse before 2021
On the intervening night between January 20 and January 21, certain parts of the world became witness to the only total lunar eclipse of 2019, and the last one before May 2021.
Flipkart, Amazon sale: Best deals on popular smart TVs
Flipkart's Republic Day sale and Amazon's Great India Sale are currently live with massive discounts available on thousands of products across several product categories.
Soon, Facebook might launch LOL meme app for teens
Over the years, Facebook has been trying to attract young teen users.
Chelsea relieved as Alvaro Morata agrees to Atletico Madrid comeback
Alvaro Morata's time with Chelsea was forgettable at best, and the London club will breath a sigh of relief now that Morata has finally made up his mind to move back to Atletico Madrid on a loan deal.
Madhya Pradesh: After murders of BJP leaders, another one attacked
On Sunday, a BJP leader was attacked and robbed of valuables in Madhya Pradesh's Barwani area.
CJI won't hear plea challenging interim CBI chief Rao's appointment
Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi, on Monday, recused himself from a plea challenging the appointment of Nageshwar Rao as the interim director of Central Bureau of Investigation.
#PNBScam: Mehul Choksi gives up Indian citizenship to avoid extradition
In what is being seen as a move to avoid extradition to India, fugitive businessman Mehul Choksi has surrendered his Indian passport to the Indian High Commission in Antigua and Barbuda.
Sasikala is enjoying VIP-treatment in prison, has 5 rooms, cook
VK Sasikala, the live-in aide of former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa, is enjoying many privileges in Central Prison, Bengaluru, an RTI inquiry has found.
#CareerBytes: 5 best resources to prepare for UPSC Essay Paper
The UPSC Civil Services Examination, which is one of the toughest exams, is conducted in three stages: Preliminary examination, Main examination, and Personality Test.
#GamingBytes: Top five Counter Strike players of India
Counter-Strike is one of the most competitive first-person shooter games which relies on players' reflexes and shooting accuracy.
IPL 2019: Ranking the eight teams based on squad strength
The next season of the Indian Premier League is set to start in two months' time.
BSNL's Rs. 899 half-yearly plan offers 270GB data, unlimited calling
In India's highly-competitive telecommunications sector, BSNL is upping the ante against major private players like Reliance Jio, Vodafone-Idea, and Bharti Airtel.
This bread in Finland is made of 70 dried crickets
We often hear about peculiar food items in the world, like mealworm hummus, crispy tarantulas, etc., which are made from weird ingredients.
2019 Hyundai Elite i20 gets feature updates, new variants introduced
Hyundai Motors has rejigged the entire Elite i20 lineup to introduce updated variants and also comply with new safety norms mandated by the Indian government.
