11 Feb 2019

Kohli is not a tactical captain but good leader: Warne

Australian cricketing legend Shane Warne gave his opinion regarding Virat Kohli as a captain in a recent interview to NDTV.

#ComicBytes: Five most terrible things which Thor has done

Thor is one of Marvel's most iconic characters and is a core member of the Avengers.

Anthony Martial is statistically more prolific than Ronaldo was

Anthony Martial has proved himself to be a vital player for Manchester United.

Chanting 'Death to America', Iran marks 1979 revolution's 40th anniversary

On Monday, hundreds of thousands of people held nation-wide rallies across Iran to mark the 40th anniversary of the 1979 revolution and renew their allegiance to the country's Islamic principles.

Badshah 'nervous' about making acting debut opposite Sonakshi: Read details

Punjabi singer-rapper Badshah, who has won our hearts with several chartbuster numbers, is all set to add another feather to his cap.

Government to table CAG report on Rafale in Parliament tomorrow

The government is scheduled to table the CAG report on Rafale jet fighter deal, which has generated a massive political controversy, in Parliament tomorrow, sources said.

Champions League 2018-19: Manchester United vs PSG: Preview and prediction

The Champions League is here again to provide football fans with sleepless nights.

#CareerBytes: 5 websites that offer test series for UPSC exam

The UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE), also known as the IAS exam, is one of the toughest exams and its preparation process is a demanding task.

Twitter CEO told to appear before Parliamentary Panel

Days after it was reported that Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey had refused to appear for a hearing before India's Parliamentary Committee on IT, panel head Anurag Thakur has said that he has again been summoned for a hearing on February 25.

Train 18: AC chair car, executive class fares announced

Ticket fares of Vande Bharat Express or Train 18, which will be inaugurated by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday, was announced today.

Best postpaid plans for heavy internet users

Thanks to ever-increasing competition among companies, the telecommunications space in India has changed for good.

Former member Vishal Dadlani to perform at AAP's fourth-anniversary celebrations

The Aam Aadmi Party-led Delhi government will complete four years of governance on February 14 and the party is going all out to celebrate this feat.

Priya was under 'house arrest' after becoming the 'wink girl'

Remember Priya Prakash Varrier, who became the Internet sensation last year?

Delhi: Former India pacer Amit Bhandari attacked during U-23 trials

Former India pacer Amit Bhandari, who is currently the chairman of the Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA) senior selection committee, was assaulted on Monday at the U-23 team's trials at St. Stephen's ground.

UP: Man loots money kept for wife's cancer treatment

Police in Greater Noida, UP, booked a 50-year-old man recently for allegedly breaking into his own house to steal valuables and cash set aside for his wife's cancer treatment.

Delhi: 5 men, wanted in murder cases, apprehended after shootout

A brief shootout took place early morning today at a park in Rohini, New Delhi between police and associates of Neeraj Bawana gang members, after which five accused were apprehended.

#GamingBytes: Five reasons Miramar is best for PUBG Mobile amateurs

PUBG Mobile is an intensely tactical Battle Royale, which has cemented its popularity and keeps drawing new gamers every day.

#GRAMMYs: Captain Marvel asserts her independence in newly released clip

Captain Marvel released a new clip ahead of its release on March 8. It debuted during the 2019 Grammy Awards show.

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Five unknown facts about WWE's most powerful woman Stephanie McMahon

Stephanie McMahon has been an integral part of the WWE since the late 90s, when she started making appearances on Raw and SmackDown.

YouTube will no longer recommend conspiracy or medically inaccurate videos

Google-owned video sharing platform YouTube has made a change to its recommendations AI, and has announced that it will no longer recommend videos that come close to violating its community guidelines.

#CBSE2019: Memory tips and tricks for Class 10 students

The 2018-19 CBSE board exams for Class 10 will begin from 21 February and with less than two weeks left, students must be well-prepared by this time.

India-UK trade to be unaffected by Brexit: British trade commissioner

Trade relations between India and the UK isn't likely to be affected after Brexit, British trade commissioner to South Asia Crispin Simon has said.

It's a boy! Purab Kohli becomes father again (see pic)

It's celebration time for VJ-turned-actor Purab Kohli as he became a proud father of a baby boy on January 26.

Here's why BJP leaders, including Modi, are donating Rs. 1,000

In a bid to improve transparency in elections, BJP President Amit Shah on Monday urged workers and well-wishers to donate money to the Bharatiya Janata Party.

Footballers donate to resume search for Emiliano Sala's pilot

Argentine footballer Emiliano Sala's body was found after he passed away in a recent plane crash that happened near the Channel Islands.

For 20 years, man stole cars to replace taxis' parts

A 65-year-old got arrested recently, in a major theft case in Mumbai.

Telangana: Engineer kills wife, four-month-old son; sets bodies ablaze

On Sunday, police arrested a 27-year-old man for killing his wife and four-month old son, and setting their bodies on fire.

#GRAMMYs: All the biggest winners at 2019 Grammy awards

The Grammys are to music what the Oscars are to movies.

Aguero hat-trick sees Manchester City decimate Chelsea 6-0

Chelsea are going through a terrible spell, and yet another routing, this time at the hands of Manchester City, has left many questioning Maurizio Sarri's appointment as the club's manager.

Limited Edition Galaxy S10+ to feature 12GB RAM, 1TB storage

Just days from now, Samsung will launch the Galaxy S10 lineup. Thanks to countless leaks, we know that these flagships will sport high-end features including Infinity-O display, ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor, and triple rear cameras.

Watch: Priyanka Gandhi, brother Rahul start roadshow in Lucknow

Eighteen days after she got a top post in Congress, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra hit the campaign trail on Monday in Lucknow.

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#RoadSafetyWeek2019: Delhi traffic cop shows mirror to helmet-less drivers

National Road Safety Week was observed countrywide last week from February 4-10.

MHRD committee: Empower IITs to pick own directors, chairpersons

A year after a new Act granted unprecedented autonomy to IIMs, a committee of IIT directors have sought similar powers for the premier engineering institutes.

US team reaches China to engage in trade deal talks

US negotiators were in Beijing today for another round of talks on a trade deal with the clock ticking towards a March 1 deadline set by US President Donald Trump.

#GRAMMYs: Drake disses the award during his acceptance speech

The Grammy Awards are to music what the Oscars are to films.

Priyanka Gandhi joins Twitter, gets 32,000 followers in minutes

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, the in-charge of Congress for Uttar Pradesh East, joined Twitter on Monday ahead of her mega roadshow in Lucknow.

Actor Mahesh Anand didn't commit suicide, says autopsy report

Mahesh Anand, who was a popular villain in Bollywood movies in the 80s and 90s, was found dead in his Versova flat on Saturday.

On day-long fast, Chandrababu Naidu attacks Modi, gets opposition's support

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu, who started his day-long fast in New Delhi on Monday, slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi for not granting special status to the state.

"I Love Mi Days" sale live on Flipkart: Details here

Flipkart's 'I Love Mi Days' sale is currently live with attractive deals on popular Xiaomi smartphones.

Saudis don't know where Khashoggi's body is: Foreign Affairs official

Riyadh doesn't know the location of dissident Jamal Khashoggi's body, despite having detained the Saudi team that murdered him, a high-ranking foreign affairs official in the kingdom said in an interview with CBS that was broadcasted yesterday.

Rajinikanth's daughter Soundarya gets married to Vishagan (see pics)

2018 witnessed some of the most glamorous celebrity weddings including Ranveer Singh-Deepika Padukone, Priyanka Chopra-Nick Jonas, Isha Ambani-Anand Piramal.

Roadshow in Lucknow: Neta Priyanka and brother Rahul take centerstage

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, the in-charge of Congress for UP East will sound the poll bugle in Lucknow with a grand roadshow on Monday.

Hooch tragedy: Death toll reaches 116, Adityanath speaks of 'conspiracy'

Just as the death toll in hooch tragedy touched 116 on Sunday, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath smelled a political conspiracy.

CSK vs MI: Which franchise has a better squad?

Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians have each won the Indian Premier League (IPL) a record three times.

'The Irishman' shows younger Al Pacino, Robert DeNiro

The Irishman is the upcoming Martin Scorsese crime drama movie which is supposed to launch on Netflix sometime this October.

Kapil Sharma revealed how a fan gatecrashed his wedding

Kapil Sharma is a happily married man now. He got married to Ginni Chatrath on December 12 last year.

OPPO F11 Pro to feature 48MP rear camera, all-screen design

As the successor to the F9 Pro, OPPO is working to launch the F11 Pro smartphone in India soon.

'Captain Marvel' directors sought 'Black Panther' director, Ryan Coogler's, help

Captain Marvel is about to zoom into theaters on March 8 and has fans hyped since it is going to be Marvel's first standalone female superhero movie.

10 Feb 2019

Cricket World Cup: Ricky Ponting will work alongside Justin Langer

Cricket Australia has announced that their most successful ODI skipper, Ricky Ponting will work alongside coach Justin Langer for the ICC World Cup 2019.

'India's core-squad already decided for World Cup': Chief selector Prasad

The ICC World Cup 2019 is set to start from May 30 onwards.

Key learnings from New Zealand's T20I series win against India

New Zealand defeated India by four runs in the third T20I, held on Sunday at the Seddon Park in Hamilton.

Best 4G postpaid plans available in India under Rs. 600

Amid growing competition, all telecom operators have not only revised their prepaid packs but have also updated their postpaid plans to pass on more benefits to users.

YouTuber Lilly Singh reveals interesting secret from Priyanka-Nick's haldi ceremony

It's been over two months since Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas got married in a lavish ceremony in Udaipur.

Common sex problems men face, and what to do

A healthy and satisfying sex life is crucial to a couple's overall mental, physical and emotional well-being.

#NewsBytesExclusive: Wrestler Bajrang Punia on Padma Shri, success, and more!

Bajrang Punia, one of the country's finest freestyle wrestlers, has won many medals in international events, including Commonwealth and Asian Games golds and a World Championship silver among others.

Samsung Galaxy India launch teased on Flipkart: All details here

Samsung will globally unveil its Galaxy S10 lineup on February 20 in San Francisco.

#GamingBytes: PUBG Lite beta is launching in four other countries

PUBG enjoys immense popularity in Asia. However, the PC version requires high-end hardware, thus preventing a lot of potential and willing gamers from accessing the game.

#ComicBytes: Five weirdest powers of Superman

Superman is one of the most iconic DC characters and is a founding member of the Justice League.

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

NEROCA will be hosting league leaders Chennai City tomorrow in their return I-League fixture.

WB: BJP leader Mukul Roy booked for TMC MLA's murder

BJP leader Mukul Roy is among the four people who have been booked for the murder of a Trinamool Congress (TMC) MLA in West Bengal's Nadia district on Saturday night.

Want to mine Bitcoins at home? Here's a step-by-step guide

Over the years, cryptocurrency mining has evolved as a hot topic in the world of digital currencies.

5 breakfast mistakes to avoid, to get a flat tummy

On a busy morning, ignoring the dining table might seem like the only way out, but it's a disaster for your long-term health.

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#GullyBoy review: Ranveer-Alia deliver their career-best performance, says Twitterati

Director Zoya Akhtar's Gully Boy is one of the most anticipated movies of the year and there's no denying it.

When Lal Bahadur Shastri asked 'who is Meena Kumari'!

At a function in a Mumbai film studio where Pakeezah was being shot, the then Home Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri failed to recognize Meena Kumari when she garlanded him and asked journalist Kuldip Nayar sitting near him who the woman was.

De Gea wants huge pay increase to continue at United

Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea has entered into talks about his contract extension with the club, and the one factor that is keeping him from putting pen to paper is his wages in his new contract.

Kiwis win third T20I, clinch series 2-1: Here're records broken

New Zealand clinched a last-over thriller versus India to win the T20I series 2-1.

SM Krishna: Quit Congress because of Rahul Gandhi's 'constant interference'

On Saturday, former Karnataka Chief Minister and BJP leader SM Krishna attacked Congress chief Rahul Gandhi.

Rajinikanth grooves to 'Muthu' songs in daughter's mehendi ceremony

Rajinikanth's younger daughter Soundarya and businessman-turned-actor Vishagan Vanangamudi are gearing up for their grand wedding on February 11.

Samsung Galaxy M30's specifications leaked, expected to launch soon

Days after Samsung launched its India-focused Galaxy M10 and Galaxy M20, the specifications of a more premium model, Galaxy M30 have surfaced on the internet.

Hindi becomes third official court language in Abu Dhabi

In a landmark decision, Abu Dhabi has included Hindi as the third official language used in its courts, alongside Arabic and English, as part of a move designed to improve access to justice.

'Sacred Games' casting director says Season 2 will be mindblowing

Sacred Games on Netflix made quite the buzz when Season 1 showed the story of the feared gangster Ganesh Gaitonde played by Nawazuddin Siddiqui and the honest cop Sartaj Singh, played by Saif Ali Khan.

Apple, Google criticized for hosting Saudi app tracking women's movements

Tech giants Google and Apple have been accused of misogyny for hosting an app on their platforms that allows men in Saudi Arabia to track and control where women travel.

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Five wrestlers who were discovered in the weirdest of places

Not all pro-wrestling superstars were athletes before venturing into the business.

T20I series: New Zealand women clean sweep India

The Indian women's cricket team suffered a 0-3 whitewash in the T20I series against New Zealand.

#CBSE2019: How to score over 90% in all Class-12 subjects?

CBSE Class-12 board exams are set to commence from 15 February and with just days left, students must be well-prepared by now.

CBI begins day-2 of questioning Rajeev Kumar: Details here

After a gruelling eight hour-long questioning session on Saturday, the CBI, on Sunday, commenced questioning Kolkata Police Commissioner Rajeev Kumar again in the multi-crore Saradha chit fund scam.

#GameOfThrones: HBO won't make another spin-off till prequel starts off

Game of Thrones is a pop culture sensation and fans cannot wait for the final season to air.

Apple iPhone Xr prices reduced, now starts at Rs. 70,500

Apple's last year's budget flagship, the iPhone Xr, has reportedly received a price cut in India.

Indian Railways' concession rules for patients and senior citizens

The Indian Railways offers concessions on tickets for people belonging to certain specified categories.

Ben Stokes recalled from pavilion after being dismissed: Details here

England all-rounder Ben Stokes was a beneficiary of 'misapprehension rule' of MCC, that came into effect in 2017.

Neha Kakkar on Himansh Kohli: He didn't deserve me

It's been a while since singer Neha Kakkar called it quits with Himansh Kohli and left her fans shocked.

Rahul Gandhi thinks alliance with TMC would be 'disastrous'

Days after he openly voiced support for West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, it appears that Congress chief Rahul Gandhi has no intention of forging an alliance with the Trinamool Congress (TMC) for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.

Delhi: 'Depressed' IES officer found hanging at home in Munirka

A 25-year-old Indian Engineering Services (IES) officer allegedly committed suicide yesterday by hanging himself in his room in Southwest Delhi's Munirka area.

Maharashtra: Man kills pregnant wife; sleeps beside corpse before surrendering

In a horrific and bizarre crime, a man from Maharashtra allegedly killed his pregnant wife, and slept beside her corpse through the night before surrendering to the police in the morning.

Amol Palekar interrupted at NGMA event for speaking against government

Veteran actor-director Amol Palekar was repeatedly interrupted on Friday during his speech against the Ministry of Culture by some members of the National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA) in Mumbai.

UP: As spurious alcohol deaths cross 90, 175 people arrested

With the death tolls in spurious liquor cases in Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand having crossed 90, the UP Police, on Saturday, arrested 175 people in connection to the manufacture of spurious liquor - marking possibly the biggest-ever crackdown on the illicit alcohol business.

#CareerBytes: How can law students prepare for UPSC IAS exam?

The UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE), popularly known as the IAS exam, is one of the country's toughest exams.

IPL 2019: Five reasons why KXIP won't win the tournament

Kings XI Punjab have been one of the most inconsistent performers in the Indian Premier League (IPL).

'Aquaman' gets a spin-off movie, has been titled 'The Trench'

Aquaman made a huge splash recently on the box office and went on to become the first DC movie since Christopher Nolan's Dark Knight Rises to reach the billion dollar mark, as we had reported.

Two Indians found Batmobile from 'The Dark Knight' in Dubai

Every Batman fan dreams of become filthy rich like Bruce Wayne, and own Batmobile (Batman's vehicle).

'Captain Marvel' website will take you back to the 90s

Captain Marvel is about to arrive in theaters on March 8, and they are pulling out all stops to make viewers feel at home with the period in which the film is set.