03 Feb 2019

#FinancialBytes: 5 mobile apps to make easy pocket money

Smartphones and mobile apps have become an integral part of our lives; today, there is an app for almost everything we want to do.

Indian Super League: Who are the five best defenders currently?

The ISL has helped introduce some great players into the Indian football circuit.

Android Q: Everything you need to know about it

Just as Android Pie continues to reach more devices, Google is baking the next flavor of its mobile OS - Android 10 Q.

#ComicBytes: Five times Iron Man has killed in comics

Marvel superhero Iron Man is famous as the bad boy philanthropist do-gooder with his own unique brand of charm and flamboyance.

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Modi-bhakts married each other; woman now accuses husband of torture

A few days back, a tweet from a youngster in Gujarat went viral which had a picture of him with a girl, both wearing 'NaMo Again' T-shirts.

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

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

Google's Pixel 3 ad takes a fresh dig at iPhone

Ever since the launch of Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL, fans have been touting their software-driven camera capabilities, comparing them with the likes of iPhones.

WWE

Five WWE superstars who refused to lose a match

We know WWE matches are scripted and worked up in such a way that they make an emotional connection with the audiences.

'Captain Marvel' new clip reveals exciting fight sequence on train

Commuting in Los Angeles is not easy, and the new Captain Marvel clip proves it.

Solskjaer can become United's manager if they defeat PSG

Manchester United will be facing Paris Saint-Germain in their Champions League round of 16.

Now, Delhi Police will have access to Facebook private chats

Joining hands with the Delhi Police, Facebook will now provide details of private chats to the police for sensitive cases, specifically pertaining to crimes against women and children.

ISL 2018-19: Delhi Dynamos vs Goa: Match preview and prediction

Delhi Dynamos will be hosting FC Goa tomorrow in their return Indian Super League fixture.

Watch out! 29 camera apps found stealing photos

Once again, Google is being bashed for letting malicious apps slip into the Play Store.

#GamingBytes: Five things 'Fortnite' does better than 'PUBG'

Fortnite or PUBG, there is only one question when it comes to fans of the Battle Royale genre.

Ariban Syam Sharma to return Padma Shri to protest Citizenship-Bill

On Sunday, veteran Manipuri filmmaker Aribam Syam Sharma announced that he would like to return his Padma Shri award to protest against the Central government's Citizenship Bill.

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

India won the fifth and final ODI of the five-match series against New Zealand on Sunday. The stars of the show were Ambati Rayudu and all-rounder Hardik Pandya, who excelled with both bat and ball.

Huawei to launch foldable phone on February 24: Details here

Huawei has tweeted an invite on Twitter, teasing the launch of, what could be, the world's first 5G-ready foldable phone.

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Minor rape survivor to produce newborn as evidence against accused

A minor rape survivor, who delivered an infant boy at the Meerut Medical College on Friday, has now decided to use her child as evidence to nab her rapist.

#CBSE2019: How to avoid silly mistakes in Mathematics board exam?

Mathematics is a tricky subject and can be a nightmare for many Class 10 and Class 12 students as it involves a vast syllabus.

Shocking! Teenager inserts 39 magnet-balls inside penis 'out of curiosity'

Curiosity is known to be a trait of intelligent people, but it can also serve as a double-edged sword if your intentions are imbecile.

Dale Steyn destroys a fan for trolling him: Details here

South African pacer, Dale Steyn played an important role for his side in the successive Test and ODI series victories against Pakistan at home.

Lionel Messi rescues Barcelona from defeat with a brace

There is no wonder why he has been Barcelona's main man for more than a decade now.

PM Modi in J&K: Electricity, education, healthcare for all

On Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his day-long visit to Jammu and Kashmir, declared that the state had become one of the first in the country to achieve 100% electrification of households under the Center's Saubhagya Scheme.

Samsung reduces price of Galaxy S9+: Details here

Just days ahead of the launch of Galaxy S10 flagships, Samsung has slashed the prices of Galaxy S9+ in India by Rs. 6,000.

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

Team India sealed the fifth ODI against New Zealand to pocket the five-match series 4-1.

Bangkok residents coughing blood due to smog. Is Delhi next?

In what will come as a warning to Delhiites, air pollution in Thailand is reportedly in its worst state as it is causing people to cough up blood.

'Guardians of the Galaxy' Volume 3 promised by Chris Pratt

Guardians of the Galaxy is a Marvel franchise that explores the exploits of Star-Lord and his group as they maintain order in the galaxy while managing to have fun.

Uttarakhand: Drunk doctor mistakes police station for hotel; creates ruckus

On Saturday, a police station in Uttarakhand witnessed much drama after a drunk doctor walked into it, and threw a ruckus after mistaking it to be a hotel.

Vampire-Killer: Man kills classmate, drinks blood, then fakes being doctor

In what will remind you of a spine-chilling gore movie, a man in Russia was recently charged with forging documents to work as a doctor after he had killed a classmate and drank his blood over 20 years ago.

ICC Rankings: Smriti Mandhana is now the number one batswoman

Indian women's cricket team opener Smriti Mandhana has been in prime form with the bat over quite some time in ODIs.

Yogi Adityanath denied permission to land in West Bengal

In the latest chapter of the BJP's tussle with the Trinamool Congress (TMC) in West Bengal, the state government, on Sunday, denied permission for Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's chopper to land.

#CareerBytes: 7 YouTube Channels to follow for UGC NET preparation

The UGC National Eligibility Test (NET) is a national level exam conducted to select candidates for the posts of Assistant Professor or both Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and Assistant Professor at Indian universities and colleges.

EPL 2018-19: Manchester City vs Arsenal- Match preview and prediction

A high-profile Premier League match is scheduled for today when Manchester City will take on Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium.

West Indies clinch Test series against England: Here're records broken

West Indies beat England by 10 wickets to win the second Test and the series on Saturday.

Over 2 billion emails, passwords stolen: Check if you're safe

Just a few days back, 'Have I Been Pwned' founder Troy Hunt discovered 773 million usernames and passwords in a leaked data dump known as 'Collection #1'.

Post split-up, Angelina Jolie-Brad Pitt spotted together for first time

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt have perhaps been Hollywood's leading couple for many years now.

'Life holds no intrigue': IIT-Hyderabad student wrote before committing suicide

It's now believed that the 21-year-old IIT-Hyderabad student, Anirudhya Mummaneni, who was found dead on campus in the wee hours of Friday, had committed suicide.

China disciplines 80 officials linked to major 2018 vaccine scandal

China's corruption watchdog yesterday said it had disciplined more than 80 officials linked to a vaccine scandal last year that inflamed public fears over the safety of domestically produced drugs.

Bihar: Seven dead as 11 coaches of Seemanchal Express derail

In an unfortunate incident, seven people died on Sunday after 11 coaches of the Delhi-bound Seemanchal Express (12487) derailed in Bihar.

IPL 2019: Five Indian pacers to watch out for

Over the last 11 seasons of the IPL, several pacers have played a pivotal role in helping their teams to dominate the proceedings.

#ComicBytes: Five most powerful magicians in DC comics

DC has an extremely detailed universe which is host to several superheroes.

5 apps for students to make money while in college

Are you a college student looking to make some quick money to cover your expenses?

Land Rover launches 'Landmark Edition' of Discovery Sport: Details here

Jaguar's Land Rover has launched a new 'Landmark Edition' of Discovery Sport, its famous four-wheel drive SUV.

'Hobbs & Shaw' takes on superhero genre with new trailer

Hobbs & Shaw is the spin-off movie belonging to the Fast & Furious franchise.

02 Feb 2019

#FinancialBytes: 5 features of debit-cum-credit cards you should know about

Credit cards and debit cards play an essential role in our lives and are among the most widely-used cashless payment methods because of the convenience they offer.

Soon, Google Chrome will warn about fake websites: Here's how

In a bid to curb phishing attacks, Google is building a handy new feature for Chrome.

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

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

Pune court terms Anand Teltumbde's arrest 'illegal', orders release

Hours after he was arrested by police, a Pune Court on Saturday ordered the release of scholar Anand Teltumbde, calling it illegal.

'TMKOC' producer reveals truth behind differences with Disha Vakani

If there's anything the viewers of Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah are waiting for, it's Disha Vakani aka Dayaben's return.

Refugee writes book using WhatsApp, wins Australia's top literature prize

The winner of Australia's top literature prize is a refugee who is not allowed in Australia. Paradoxical much?

Australia's Pucovski leaves Test squad due to mental health issues

Australian cricketer Will Pucovski has left the Test squad to return home to focus on mental health.

Powerful 5.6-magnitude quake jolts Afghan-Pakistan border; tremors in Delhi-NCR too

A powerful 5.6-magnitude earthquake on Saturday evening jolted the Afghanistan-Pakistan border region. Strong tremors were also reportedly felt across several parts of North India, including Delhi-NCR, Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, and Jammu & Kashmir.

#TechBytes: Are dual, triple, quad cameras necessary for smartphone photography?

Over the years, smartphones have evolved in more ways one can imagine.

PUBG Mobile: Five tips to win squad games in Vikendi

PUBG Mobile enjoys immense popularity in India as it delivers an intense Battle Royale experience.

#NewsBytesExclusive: An interview with Physics Guru Dr. HC Verma

Dr. HC Verma needs no introduction. Almost every student who has studied Physics, especially IIT-JEE/engineering aspirants and students, knows him as the Physics Guru who authored their Bible, "Concepts of Physics".

After shattering box-office records, 'Uri' to enter Rs. 200cr club

Vicky Kaushal's Uri: The Surgical Strike hit gold at the box office. The movie, which is winning hearts since release, has minted Rs. 174.43cr so far.

Here's how you can apply for a Voter ID online

With the Lok Sabha elections just three months away, it's time to gear up.

WWE

Five things WCW always managed to do better than WWE

Now that WWE is the biggest wrestling promotion, it doesn't have to face competition at the same level as it did in the 90s.

Game not won unless MS Dhoni gets out: Jimmy Neesham

MS Dhoni is respected and admired by opposition team players around the world and New Zealand cricketer Jimmy Neesham has gone on to praise the former Indian skipper.

Leopard cub seized from passenger's luggage at Chennai airport

In a bizarre news, a leopard cub has been recovered from the luggage of a passenger who arrived from Thailand at Chennai International Airport on Saturday.

IPS Rishi Kumar Shukla appointed as new CBI Chief

The crisis in Central Bureau of Investigation came to an end on Saturday as Prime Minister Narendra Modi led panel appointed Rishi Kumar Shukla as the new director of the federal agency.

Reliance Jio GigaFiber: Here's everything you need to know

Jio GigaFiber, Reliance's much-awaited FTTH service, was announced last August with registrations going live the same day.

Find out 'Mission Impossible' movies' release dates in 2021, 2022

Mission Impossible is one of the most successful Hollywood franchises.

#HealthBytes: Top hair care tips for women with curly hair

Curly hair are different, and therefore demand a different caring regimen.

ISL 2018-19- ATK vs Jamshedpur: Match preview and prediction

ATK will be taking on Jamshedpur tomorrow in their return fixture of the Indian Super League.

Mandir wahi banega, says Shah; asks RaGa to clarify stand

While addressing booth workers of two Lok Sabha constituencies- Tehri and Haridwar on Saturday, BJP President Amit Shah reiterated his party's stand on the sensitive Ayodhya issue. He said Ram Temple would be built at the disputed site.

AUSvsSL: Dimuth Karunaratne stretchered off after being struck on neck

Sri Lankan batsman Dimuth Karunaratne was struck on the neck by a Pat Cummins delivery in the second match at Canberra.

#GameofThrones: Harington reveals show's ending to wife, gets in trouble

Game of Thrones is going to create a pop cultural sensation when the HBO show premieres the eighth and final season on April 14.

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Watch: Boiling water freezes in air in Midwest US

If you are irritated with Delhi winters, then take a look at the US where people are throwing boiling water in the air to see it freeze. And you'd stop complaining.

Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri thinks his job is at risk

Maurizio Sarri is barely five months into his job as the new manager of Premier League giants Chelsea, but he now fears that he might be shown the door.

Robert Vadra gets anticipatory bail in money laundering case

On Saturday, Delhi's Patiala House court gave anticipatory bail to businessman Robert Vadra in a money laundering case, protecting him from arrest till February 16.

Defense Ministry approves procurement of 73,000 assault rifles from US

In a major move towards infantry modernization, the Defense Ministry has cleared a long-pending proposal of the Indian Army to procure around 73,000 assault rifles from the US under fast track mode, official sources said today.

Assam fuming over BJP leader's assault, protests continue

The Karbi Anglong district in Assam witnessed unrest on Friday as protesters took to streets with their respective demands.

Five expensive things owned by 'King of Comedy' Kapil Sharma

Kapil Sharma's name has become synonymous to comedy. More recently, he made a stupendous comeback with The Kapil Sharma Show.

Modi in Bengal: Praises Citizenship Bill, asks for TMC's support

Addressing a rally in West Bengal's Thakurnagar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said the crowd's strength rattled Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. Hence, Didi has taken the route of violence, he quipped.

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Viral 'Fiji Water Girl' sues company that made her 'famous'

During the 76th Golden Globes Awards this year, we reported how a young model managed to make an appearance in every picture taken at the red carpet holding a tray with Fiji water bottles.

WhatsApp announces Startup India challenge; giving away Rs. 1.8 crore

In a bid to bolster entrepreneurship and small businesses growth, WhatsApp has announced a contest for Indian start-ups.

Woman orders cat dish, Amazon sends her illegal gun mistakenly

Amazon made an embarrassing (and scary!) gaffe recently, as it mistakenly sent a woman an illegal stun gun and pepper spray instead of the cat dish she ordered.

Sushmita's boyfriend competes as her daughter's father at sports day

Sushmita Sen and Rohman Shawl are the new lovebirds in town and their Instagram posts speak volumes about their bond.

Boko Haram killed 'at least 60' in NE Nigeria: Amnesty

Boko Haram, an armed group, killed at least 60 civilians in an attack on the remote town of Rann in northeast Nigeria earlier this week, Amnesty International said yesterday.

New Zealand vs India: Preview, Dream XI of fifth ODI

After being humbled by New Zealand in the fourth ODI, India will be aiming to respond strongly in the final match of the five-match series.

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Weird 'reply' bug detected on WhatsApp: Details here

WhatsApp has been marred by a weird 'reply' bug, one that is automatically adding reply context for already replied messages in the text box.

129 Indian 'students' arrested in US 'pay-to-stay' visa scam

The US authorities have arrested 129 Indian 'students' for enrolling themselves in a fake university to extend their stay in the country.

US leaving missile-treaty to 'get out of its obligations': Russia

Moscow denounced Washington's decision to leave a landmark Cold War nuclear missile treaty yesterday, saying it was part of a plan to "get out of its international legal obligations".

PM-led panel clears shortlisted names, CBI to get chief soon

The high-powered committee headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi met on Friday and cleared shortlisted names for the next chief of Central Bureau of Investigation, reports claimed.

Samsung unveils 1TB chip for smartphones, may debut on S10

We store our world on smartphones - videos, pictures, music, documents - you name it. And thanks to Samsung's latest innovation, we can store more of everything.

IPL: Five reasons why Mumbai Indians can win the title

Mumbai Indians have been one of the most successful sides over the 11 editions of the Indian Premier League (IPL).

#FinancialBytes: 'Secret' Amex Black Card's perks you didn't know about

The American Express Centurion Card for the uber-rich, popularly known as Amex Black Card, is the ultimate status symbol in the credit card world.

#ComicBytes: Five women superheroes who can beat Thanos

Thanos is one of Marvel's most feared villains and has gone up against several powerful beings and survived.

3D-printed food: Here's how it can be prepared

From automobile parts to medical implants, modern 3D printers can create just about anything with a given set of raw materials.

'Captain Marvel' footage reveals surprising link to 'Avengers: Infinity War'

Captain Marvel is scheduled to release on March 8 and fans cannot wait to see how the Marvel Cinematic Universe introduces its first standalone female superhero.