24 Jan 2019

PM Modi-led panel indecisive over selection of new CBI Director

A high-powered PM Modi-led selection committee today met to pick the next CBI Director after former chief Alok Verma's exit earlier this month.

ISL 2018-19: Kerala Blasters vs ATK- Match preview and prediction

The Indian Super League is back and the second half of the league kicks off tomorrow with a match between Kerala Blasters and ATK.

This 'Zero' smartphone has no ports, buttons, speakers and holes

In a bid to innovate smartphone designs, OEMs have removed headphone jacks, physical fingerprint scanners, and even replaced navigation or home buttons with gesture-based UI.

#FinancialBytes: 5 instant loan platforms for students in India

Many students often struggle with financial constraints but approaching banks and traditional lenders for loans might not be of much help as they generally lend only to salaried individuals.

Real Madrid replace Manchester United to become world's richest club

Since the last two years, Manchester United was the world's richest club, but now they have been displaced by Real Madrid in the Deloitte's Football Money League.

#FakeNewsAlert: Don't let these WhatsApp hoaxes fool you

Just recently, WhatsApp started restricting message forwards to a maximum of 5 people.

Indian Railways' e-Drishti software: All you need to know

In a bid to enhance transparency and vigilance in the Railways department, the Indian Railways, in association with Centre For Railway Information Systems (CRIS) has launched a software system called e-Drishti.

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#LoveAajKal2: Saif Ali Khan roped in for Sara-Kartik's romcom?

When Sara Ali Khan shared the kouch with daddy Saif Ali Khan on Koffee With Karan 6, they brought the house down with their unusual camaraderie.

Sultan of Pahang elected as Malaysia's 16th king

Sultan Abdullah, the hereditary ruler of central Malaysian state of Pahang, was today elected as the 16th king of Malaysia.

Pinarayi is 'worse than woman': Congress leader makes sexist comment

Former Parliamentarian K Sudhakaran has sparked a row with his sexist comment which he made while trading barbs at Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan.

Australian Open 2019: Rafael Nadal ends campaign of Stefanos Tsitsipas

Rafael Nadal came into the Australian Open 2019 after injury woes and a surgery.

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Want food cooked by 'Dusri Biwi'? Head to Delhi's Rohini

Restaurants and small eateries have an immense pressure of keeping their businesses running and they often come up with some unique tactics of marketing.

Prateik Babbar marries longtime-girlfriend Sanya Sagar in Lucknow (pics inside)

The Ekk Deewana Tha actor Prateik Babbar married his longtime girlfriend Sanya Sagar in Lucknow yesterday.

The CoA lifts suspension on Hardik Pandya and KL Rahul

The suspension of Indian cricketers Hardik Pandya and KL Rahul has been lifted by the Committee of Administrators pending Supreme Court hearing on February 5.

Mercedes-Benz V-Class MPV launched in India at Rs. 68.40 lakh

German car maker Mercedes-Benz has launched its brand new luxury V-Class Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV) in India at a starting price of Rs. 68.40 lakh (ex-showroom).

Delhi law department examining JNU sedition case: CM Arvind Kejriwal

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal today said the Delhi government's law department was examining granting sanction for prosecution of former JNUSU president Kanhaiya Kumar in a sedition case.

Here's how you can lock/unlock your Aadhaar data

In a bid to enhance security of users' biometrics (fingerprints and iris data), and in order to avoid misuse of sensitive personal information, the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) launched a service, by which users can "lock/unlock" their biometric data.

I-League 2018-19: Minerva vs Shillong Lajong- Match preview and prediction

Minerva Punjab will be hosting Shillong Lajong in their return I-League fixture tomorrow.

Even senior Congress leaders were unaware of Priyanka's political plunge

Just four months before the anticipated general elections, Congress played its trump card on Wednesday by announcing Priyanka Gandhi's plunge into active politics.

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Get real-time traffic updates from Delhi Police's Facebook Live feed

The next worse thing after Delhi's pollution is the traffic congestion, which makes commuting really difficult.

Signed 'Gully Boy' because of original 'Mere Gully Main': Ranveer

Gully Boy is one of 2019's most awaited films and actor Ranveer Singh says it was the original Mere Gully Mein track that had him hooked.

#AUSOpen: Can Naomi Osaka beat Petra Kvitova to win title?

US Open 2018 women's singles winner Naomi Osaka booked her second successive Grand Slam finale.

#CareerBytes: The dos and don'ts of CA preparation

In India, Chartered Accountancy (CA) is one of the most sought-after and toughest professional courses.

Priyanka Gandhi, aandhi and Indira Gandhi

"Priyanka Gandhi aandhi hai, doosri Indira Gandhi hai".

Cricket: Tips and tricks to remember before picking Fantasy XI

Cricket fans enjoy playing Fantasy XI as it is the perfect blend of sports and entertainment.

#DUPlacements: LSR student receives all-time high package of Rs. 38L

This year's placement season has shined upon Delhi University colleges, as some of them have received an all-time high salary package, with mostly the Economics students bagging it.

Venezuela: In two days, 13 killed in protest against Maduro

Thirteen people have died during two days of unrest in Venezuela amid protests against leftist leader Nicolas Maduro.

Redmi Note 7 with 48MP camera launching in India soon

Xiaomi will launch its all-new 48MP camera phone, the Redmi Note 7, in India soon.

Govinda's nephew Janmendra Ahuja found dead in Versova flat

In a shocking turn of events, Govinda's 34-year old nephew Janmendra Ahuja was found dead in his Versova flat on Thursday morning.

NY police arrests four for planning 'potentially-lethal' attack on Muslims

Police in New York state yesterday identified three young men arrested for allegedly planning a "potentially lethal" attack on a Muslim community regularly targeted by US extremist sites.

Indian eves beat NZ in first ODI: Key learnings, statistics

The Indian women's cricket team got off to a strong start in the ODI series against New Zealand.

Justice Sikri recuses himself from plea challenging interim CBI-chief's appointment

Justice AK Sikri, who was part of the select panel which took the decision to transfer former CBI Director Alok Verma, on Thursday recused himself from a plea challenging the appointment of M Nageshwar Rao as the interim boss of the agency.

Paytm Mall Republic Day Sale: Top deals on best-selling smartphones

Paytm Mall's Republic Day Sale, which ends January 26, is currently live with attractive deals available on top-selling smartphones.

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Five shocking returns of all time in WWE's history

When WWE superstars take time off WWE, they usually do so to act in a movie or recuperate from an injury.

Gujarat bans PUBG in schools 'due to adverse-effects on studies'

PUBG has taken the country by storm, but instances like a fitness trainer losing mental balance after playing the game has dealt a blow to its reputation.

Confirmed! Disha 'Dayaben' Vakani won't return to 'Taarak Mehta'

'Hey Raam! Mataji' This was the reaction of the audience after Disha Vakani aka Dayaben exited TV show Tarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah.

Moto G7-series full specifications leaked ahead of February 7 launch

Thanks to previous leaks, we know that Moto G7 and G7 Plus will sport waterdrop notched displays and dual rear cameras whereas Moto G7 Power and G7 Play will come with iPhone X-like wider display cutouts and single rear cameras.

You don't belong here: Amethi farmers protest against Rahul Gandhi

Congress President Rahul Gandhi, who started a two-day visit to his constituency Amethi on Wednesday, was slammed by farmers.

Boeing's self-flying car nails first flight, inches closer to launch

Just as several tech giants, including Airbus and Larry Page's Kitty Hawk, continue to develop their flying car projects, Boeing has achieved a major breakthrough in the space.

Kapil Sharma-Ginni Chatrath to host third wedding reception next month?

Kapil Sharma and Ginni Chatrath are happily married for over a month now. But the couple is in no mood to stop their wedding celebrations.

Sarfraz Ahmed apologizes for racist comments, may face disciplinary action

Pakistan cricket team captain, Sarfraz Ahmed took to Twitter to apologize for his controversial comments aimed at South Africa's Andile Phehlukwayo.

Xiaomi to launch world's first dual-folding smartphone: Details here

Just days after we got our first look at Xiaomi's foldable device, the company has revealed its plans to launch, what could be, the world's first dual-foldable smartphone.

ICICI-Videocon case: CBI names Chanda Kochhar, her husband in FIR

On Thursday, the Central Bureau of Investigation filed an FIR naming former ICICI CEO Chanda Kochhar, her husband Deepak and Videocon head Venugopal Dhoot, in a case linked to alleged irregularities in sanctioning a loan.

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Viral tweet highlights what's wrong with Google maps. We agree!

Ever since Google Maps was introduced in 2005, navigating through roads and by-lanes has become much easier.

Indian couple, who fell to death in US, was intoxicated

An autopsy report has revealed the Indian couple, who plummeted to their deaths in California's Yosemite National Park in October '18, was intoxicated.

Neymar Jr. injures ankle against Strasbourg as PSG win 2-0

Paris Saint-Germain superstar Neymar Jr. suffered an ankle injury in a Coupe de France match against Strasbourg.

How kids in Mumbai are trained to steal mobile phones

When four minors, aged 13-17, were arrested last week in Mumbai for stealing mobile phones, their revelations were rather interesting.

#ShotOniPhone: How to participate in Apple's new photography challenge

Apple is giving a chance to have your best photos featured on its billboards and adverts across the globe.

Gurugram building collapse: Six bodies recovered, rescue operations underway

In a recent development, six bodies have been recovered from Gurugram's Ullwas area where an under-construction building collapsed in the early hours of Thursday.

IPL 2019: The most threatening all-rounder from each team

Over the last 11 seasons of the Indian Premier League (IPL), all-rounders have dominated the proceedings.

#FinancialBytes: 5 reasons to not take a credit card

Credit cards have become one of the widely-used cashless payment methods because of the convenience they offer.

#CricketInNumbers: Key statistics, records of Australia in the World Cup

The ICC World Cup 2019 will start from May 30 onwards, in England and Wales.

Dhinchak Pooja is back with another cringeworthy song

Selfie Maine Le Li Aaj - if hearing this song made your brain bleed, you are in for another nightmare as cringe pop-queen Pooja Jain a.k.a Dhinchak Pooja is back with another 'masterpiece.'

Huawei accused of plagiarizing music video for promoting tablet

In a shocking development, Chinese giant Huawei has been accused of plagiarizing a music video for the purpose of advertising.

OnePlus 7 v/s OnePlus 6T: What will be the differences?

Talking of smartphone designs, OnePlus has never shied away from adopting trends.

23 Jan 2019

'Good News': Here's how Akshay and Kareena won #10YearChallenge

Bollywood is taken over by the #10YearChallenge and celebrities are sharing pictures of their mind-boggling transformation.

Arun Jaitley indisposed; Piyush Goyal made temporary Finance Minister

Union Minister Piyush Goyal has been temporarily given the charge of Arun Jaitley's portfolios of Finance and Corporate Affairs in view of the latter's indisposition, according to a statement by the Rashtrapati Bhavan.

ICAI CA results out; Kota tailor's son tops in first-attempt

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has declared the results of CA Final, Foundation, and Common Proficiency Test (CPT) exams held in November and December last year.

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Now, share Netflix movies, shows as Instagram Stories: Here's how

Netflix is launching a handy new feature, one that would let you share title arts directly to Instagram Stories.

Here's how Neha Kakkar is battling depression after breakup

Neha Kakkar and Himansh Kohli were touted to be one of the most adorable couples of Bollywood. But their breakup left everyone disheartened.

Want strong, healthy hair? Try these 5 homemade protein treatments

Your hair may become damaged and excessively dry due to frequent exposure to harsh chemical-based hair care products, heat styling, and pollution, stripping it of the protein content, i.e., keratin and essential amino acids.

Sachin Tendulkar launches gymnast Dipa Karmakar's biography

Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar launched a book on gymnast Dipa Karmakar at an event in Mumbai.

Want to play YouTube videos in background? Try these tricks

If there's anything annoying about YouTube app, it is its inability to play videos in the background.

Mentally ill people dubbed as 'lunatic/idiot' in PAN card applications

Did you know the Indian government dubs mentally ill people as 'lunatic/idiot'?

Ishaan is recovering from chicken pox, shared update on Instagram

After giving an impressive performance in Dhadak, Ishaan Khatter has become one of the most sought after newcomers in Bollywood.

US govt shutdown affecting FBI: Law & order at risk?

The ongoing partial US government shutdown, now the longest in history, has already resulted in hundreds of thousands of Federal employees working without pay.

National-parties received over 50% funds from 'unknown' sources in 2017-18

More than 50% of the funds national parties received during the financial year 2017-18 came from "unknown" sources that included donations through electoral bonds and voluntary contributions, according to election watchdog Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR).

Rivaling Nissan Kicks, Tata launches Harrier at Rs. 12.69 lakh

Taking on the recently introduced Nissan Kicks, Tata Motors has launched its Harrier SUV in India at Rs. 12.69 lakh.

Virat Kohli to be rested after third ODI versus NZ

The Indian cricket team is set to be without its skipper Virat Kohli after the third ODI against New Zealand.

In Priyanka Gandhi's elevation, BJP sees her brother Rahul's failure

On Wednesday, Congress President Rahul Gandhi gave a key post to sister Priyanka ahead of general elections and ruling BJP was quick to slam him.

#HealthBytes: 7 reasons you're not losing weight

Done with diet streaks, eating clean, and regular workout commitments, but still unable to get rid of the stubborn fat?

'Power'ful shock: For 178 units, man receives Rs. 23cr electricity-bill

A man in Uttar Pradesh received a huge shock after his electricity bill came out to be around Rs. 23 crore for his home connection of 2 kilowatts.

Social media political ad spending expected to touch Rs. 12,000cr

2019 being an election year, social media platforms are set for a major rise in revenue as experts believe that advertising expenditure on social media will see a rise of 150% compared to the previous general election year, 2014.

What does Priyanka Gandhi's entry into politics mean for India

In what qualifies as a 'stop the press' moment, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra took the plunge into active politics on Wednesday. Her brother Rahul Gandhi, who is the President of Congress, announced the decision and party cadre jumped in happiness.

#CareerBytes: A day in the life of an IAS officer

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

#MereGullyMein: Rapper Sajeel Kapoor not paid for 'Gully Boy' track?

It's just three weeks left for Gully Boy release and it's already winning hearts with its music.

Nest security camera issues fake nuclear attack alert, terrifies family

Nest security cameras are good at what they do, but in a recent surprising incident, a camera from the Google-owned company issued a fake nuclear attack alert.

Key learnings from India's win in first ODI against Kiwis

Team India took a 1-0 lead in the five-match ODI series against New Zealand, as they thrashed the Kiwis by eight wickets in Napier on Wednesday.

Google will now help track money spent on political ads

With India gearing up for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, Google, on Tuesday, announced a new policy to promote "transparency" in online political advertisements.

Woman loves her 'razai' so much that she's marrying it

Cozying up to your razai or blanket in chilly winters is truly an underrated pleasure and we often wish if we could just sleep all through the winters tucked inside it.

12-year-old Pune boy designs ship to clean oceans

What were you doing when you were 12? Reading comic books, playing with friends and trying to study, right?

#GamingBytes: Five reasons SMG is best weapon for PUBG Vikendi

PUBG delivers one of the most tactically intense Battle Royale experiences and its latest snow map Vikendi is a testament to the balanced gameplay it offers.

Karan Johar feels "responsible" for Hardik Pandya, KL Rahul controversy

Cricketers Hardik Pandya and KL Rahul received a lot of flak (and were subsequently banned by BCCI) after their controversial remarks on Karan Johar's Koffee With Karan 6.

Washing utensils, living in forest: Things 'young' PM Modi did

Interacting with Humans of Bombay, Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared lesser-known aspects of his life.

Microsoft will teach coding to visually impaired children in India

Since 2017, Microsoft has been working on a way to teach visually impaired children how to code.

Chris Brown gets accused of rape, says 'This B!tch Lyin'

Chris Brown is a popular American singer with hits like Loyal, With You and Look At Me Now to his name.

PM Modi inaugurates museum to mark Subhash Bose's 122nd birth-anniversary

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today inaugurated the Subhash Chandra Bose museum at the iconic Red Fort to mark the leader's 122nd birth anniversary.

India beat New Zealand in first ODI: Here're records broken

India took a 1-0 lead in the five-match ODI series against New Zealand, as they thrashed the Kiwis by eight wickets in Napier on Wednesday.

After a day of relief, Delhi air quality deteriorating again

A day after heavy rains and hailstorms lashed Delhi and washed away some of the air pollution, air quality in the national capital has started deteriorating yet again.

US lawmakers reintroduce legislation enforcing fair trade with China

Two US lawmakers today reintroduced a legislation in the House of Representatives to safeguard American assets from Chinese influence and possession, as well as protect American businesses from China's tools of economic aggression.

#Castof83: Ranveer Singh gets his first teammate in Ammy Virk

The movie '83 is based on playing XI, who lifted the 1983 ICC World Cup. It features Ranveer Singh in the role of legendary cricketer Kapil Dev.

IPL 2019: Analyzing the strengths, weaknesses of RCB

Royal Challengers Bangalore have not been one of the top performing sides in the 11 editions of the Indian Premier League (IPL).

This is how DU plans to curb fake admissions

In a bid to curb fake admissions based on fraudulent documents, Delhi University (DU) wants its affiliated colleges to employ the help of forensic services.

Priyanka Gandhi joins active politics, gets key post in UP

On Wednesday, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra was appointed the Congress General Secretary for Uttar Pradesh East by party president Rahul Gandhi. This marks her entry into politics beyond Amethi and Raebareli.

Delhi: Minimum temperature reaches 8C, light rainfall predicted for day

It was a cold morning in Delhi today with rains in the past 24 hours bringing down the minimum temperature to 8 degree Celsius.

Amazon sale ends today: Deals on smartphones for every range

Amazon's Great Indian sale is coming to an end today. During the four-day sale, the e-commerce giant has offered massive discounts on thousands of products across several categories.

Instagram egg that defeated Kylie Jenner has started to crack

The power of social media dethroned Kylie Jenner recently from the spot of having the most liked picture on Instagram, by bombarding over 48mn likes on the picture of a simple egg.

#ComicBytes: Five facts about Captain America's body

Captain America or Steve Rogers is one of the most recognizable superheroes of Marvel.

Flexgate: Here's all about this weird MacBook Pro issue

In a surprising case, multiple users have flagged a weird issue on some Apple MacBook Pro models.

Child of Muslim-Hindu couple entitled to father's property: SC

The Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled that a child born out of a marriage between a Muslim man and Hindu woman is legitimate and has rights on the father's property.

Now, robots deliver pizza and coffee to students: Details here

Robotics is the future, and Starship Technologies is leveraging it for the benefit of students.

Delhi: Crane on wrong side of road crushes 61-year-old woman

In a horrific accident, a crane hurtling down the wrong side of the road crushed a 61-year-old pedestrian under its wheels in south Delhi's Dhaula Kuan in the wee hours of Sunday.

Centre's new move could make cancer, rare disease drugs cheaper

In a move which is sure to benefit citizens, the Centre wants to cap trade margins of over 50 non-schedule drugs for cancer and rare diseases, reports TOI.

Serena Williams knocked out of Australian Open 2019

Veteran women's singles tennis star Serena Williams has crashed out of the Australian Open 2019.

#CareerBytes: 7 YouTube Channels you can follow to learn PHP

PHP or Hypertext PreProcessor is one of the most popular and exciting programming languages in use today. The server-side scripting language is used almost everywhere and powers over 80% of the web.

#CricketInNumbers: Key statistics, records of Pakistan in the World Cup

The ICC World Cup 2019 will start from May 30 onwards, in England and Wales.

Five coolest things Robert 'Iron Man' Downey Jr. owns

Robert Downey Jr. is one of the most reputed names in Hollywood at the moment, especially after playing Tony Stark or Iron Man in the Marvel movies.

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WWE Royal Rumble: All important records you need to know

Royal Rumble is the event which sets the mood for WrestleMania. It is one of the most important pay-per-view events on WWE's annual calendar.

#TechBytes: 5 handy tricks to get better Google search results

Today, Google offers one of the most powerful search engines in the world.

After massive success, 'Uri' to be adapted in three languages?

Vicky Kaushal's Uri: The Surgical Strike continues its winning run at the box office. The movie, which released on January 11, remains unstoppable and made a collection of Rs. 115.87 cr so far.