01 Mar 2019

Military honors, 21-gun salute for IAF pilot killed in chopper-crash

The funeral of 33-year-old Indian Air Force Squadron Leader, Ninad Mandavgane, who was killed in the Mi-17 chopper crash in Jammu & Kashmir's Budgam district on 27 February, was held in Maharashtra's Nashik with full military honors on Friday.

India vs Australia 2018-19: Statistical preview of ODIs

After a hard-fought T20I series, India and Australia face off against each other in a five-match ODI series, starting March 2.

Welcome home hero: Abhinandan Varthaman crosses border to enter India

After an inordinate delay, Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman entered India by crossing the Wagah Border, a short while ago.

Last two India-Australia ODIs will not be shifted: BCCI

There were reports that suggested that the last two ODIs between India and Australia could be shifted out of Mohali and Delhi respectively due to increased tensions between India and Pakistan.

J&K: Four security forces personnel killed by terrorists in Kupwara

Four security forces personnel have been killed by terrorists in an encounter today in Jammu & Kashmir's Kupwara district.

Watch: Karan Johar drops hints about Ranbir-Alia's wedding

For days, Akash Ambani and Shloka Mehta's pre-wedding bash in Switzerland has been the talk of the town.

Indians rise in T20I rankings despite series loss against Aussies

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has released the latest T20I Rankings and opener KL Rahul is the lone Indian batsman in the top 10.

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Soon, Twitter users will be able hide replies: Here's how

In a bid to enhance user control, Twitter is building a new moderation feature into its mobile app.

Driven by Modi hatred, Opposition is helping Pakistan: PM

Few parties are helping Pakistan with their statements, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday in Tamil Nadu while addressing a rally.

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Helmets save lives, Mumbai Police reminds in a fun way

Mumbai Police's Twitter account is like that teacher who imparts important life lessons (in this case, civic lessons) in a fun way.

Rape accused Alok Nath to play judge in #MeToo movie

Alok Nath, who was accused of rape by television writer Vinta Nanda, is back in the headlines, but this time for his career move.

IRCTC's much-awaited 'iPay' payment aggregator system launched: Details here

The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has finally launched its own payment aggregator system, the "IRCTC iPay" on Thursday.

Australia: Second case of semi-identical twins, a rare phenomenon, found

In Australia, a pair of twins have been identified as semi-identical or sesquizygotic twins, which is a rare phenomenon, in which two sperms fertilize the same egg.

#HealthBytes: 8 food-items that help boost Hemoglobin levels

Found in the red blood cells, Hemoglobin is a protein, responsible for transporting oxygen around the body.

Pakistan hasn't created environment for dialogue: Scindia on ongoing tensions

Congress leader Jyotiraditya Scindia gave his opinion on the current Indo-Pak situation on Friday and said Pakistan hasn't created a safe atmosphere for talks.

Sara-Kartik to begin shooting for Imtiaz Ali's directorial next week

Ever since Sara Ali Khan confessed her liking about Kartik Aaryan, there have been reports about the two sharing screen space.

Now, use Google's complaint form to report fraud on Maps

Google has launched a handy new way to combat the issue of fraudulent activity on Maps.

Sully, late George HW Bush's service dog, joins US Navy

In a commendable gesture, the US Navy has allotted a new job to Sully HW Bush, the former service dog of late George HW Bush to "support, comfort and cure" warriors and their families.

Soon, Boeing will launch self-flying fighter jet: Details here

Leading aeronautics giant and military contractor Boeing has unveiled a self-flying fighter jet.

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'GoT' new posters show Night King, others sitting on throne

The final season of Game of Thrones will arrive in 45 days and fans can't stop speculating on who will sit on the throne.

Now, darken web pages using Chrome's dark mode: Here's how

This year, Google has a special focus on making its products darker.

We know he'll come good, says Langer on Finch

Australian limited-overs cricket team skipper Aaron Finch may be struggling with the bat since quite sometime, but he has found some much needed support from head coach Justin Langer.

Amid Indo-Pak tension, Beijing cancels all flights to, from Pakistan

China has canceled all flights to and from Pakistan and rerouted its international aircraft flying over the Pakistani airspace due to the regional tensions, official media in Beijing reported today.

Pakistan: Petition filed to stop the release of Abhinandan Varthaman

A Pakistani citizen today filed a petition in the Islamabad High Court to stop the imminent release of the captured Indian Air Force pilot Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman, saying he committed crime against the country and should be put on trial.

Pyongyang made 'realistic proposal' at summit: N Korea Foreign Minister

North Korea today said it had offered to dismantle its Yongbyon nuclear plant in exchange for partial sanctions relief at Kim Jong-un's summit with US President Donald Trump, after the meeting ended without agreement.

Children can exit Aadhaar on turning 18, Cabinet passes Ordinance

The Union Cabinet on Thursday announced changes in the Aadhaar Act which underlined that a child can exit the biometric ID program after turning 18.

Gunjan Saxena biopic: Sridevi's onscreen daughter is now Janhvi's co-star

Last year, Janhvi Kapoor won over everyone with her debut film Dhadak opposite Ishaan Khatter.

Countries should stop protecting terrorists: Sushma Swaraj at OIC

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj, who was invited to Dubai as the guest of honor at Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), on Thursday said all countries should come together to fight terrorism.

#CBSE2019: Last-minute study tips and revision hacks for Class-10 students

The 2018-19 CBSE Board Exams for Class-10 have begun on 21 February and will go on until 29 March.

Australia's Steve Smith hits the nets ahead of IPL 2019

Australian star cricketer Steve Smith, who had undergone an elbow surgery in January 2019, has recovered from the same.

A look at the top five highest wicket-takers in IPL

Over the 11 seasons in the Indian Premier League (IPL), bowlers have had a large say in dictating the proceedings.

Rakhi Sawant is willing to destroy Pakistan with 50-100 bombs

The ongoing cross border tension between India and Pakistan has led to a surge in patriotism among Indians.

Mike Pompeo 'hopeful' India-Pakistan tension would come down

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said he had "good conversations" with Indian and Pakistani leaders and was hopeful that the rising tension will come down between the two nuclear-armed neighbors.

"Woke" Trevor Noah jokes about Indo-Pak tensions, angers many

Comedian Trevor Noah, who hosts The Daily Show, made a crass joke about the prevailing Indo-Pak tensions irking netizens in India.

Wi-Fi named 'Join Hizbul Mujahideen' leads police on wild-goose chase

Amid heightened tensions between India and Pakistan after the Pulwama attack, leading to a high alert imposed on Delhi Metro, somebody had their Wi-Fi named 'Join Hizbul Mujahideen'.

India vs Australia, first ODI: Preview, Dream XI and more

The Indian cricket team will be wanting to move on from the disappointment it underwent after losing successive T20I series against New Zealand and Australia.

Indian pilot's release by Pak 'very much welcomed' step: UN

The release of an Indian pilot by Pakistan would be a "very much welcomed step", spokesperson for UN chief Antonio Guterres said yesterday, stressing that the message to India and Pakistan from the world body and the international community is to de-escalate tensions.

Arshi Khan of 'Bigg Boss 11' fame joins Congress

It hasn't been long since Bigg Boss 11 winner Shilpa Shinde joined Congress. And now her friend-cum-enemy from the show, Arshi Khan, is following her here as well. Quite literally.

Want to send large files for free? Try these tools

For most of us, email is an ideal file-sharing option - simple, secure and used by everyone.

#GamingBytes: Five easy tips to win your first 'Fortnite' match

Fortnite by Epic Games has cemented its place as one of the most popular Battle Royale games in the world.

US offers $1mn reward to find Osama bin Laden's son

On Thursday, the United States announced a $1 million reward for information on Hamza bin Laden, the son of late al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden.

#AbhinandanMyHero: Wing Commander's parents get standing ovation on flight

On realizing that Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman's parents were traveling with them on a Delhi-bound flight, passengers cheered, clapped and gave them a standing ovation.

Redmi Note 7 Pro v/s Galaxy A50: Which is better?

Aiming to attract the younger audience, arch-rivals Samsung and Xiaomi launched their latest mid-range smartphones in India yesterday.

Masood Azhar is in Pakistan, but "very unwell": Pakistan Minister

Pakistan's Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi, while speaking to CNN, confirmed Jaish-e-Mohammed's chief Masood Azhar was in his country but stressed he was "very unwell".

#ComicBytes: Five best superhero couples in DC

DC comics has an intricate universe filled to the brim with superheroes and riveting villains, which is only rivaled by the comic behemoths, Marvel.

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George RR Martin refused 'Game of Thrones' Season 8 cameo

Game of Thrones, the popular HBO show will air its eighth and final season on April 14.

5 best shows/movies on Amazon Prime Video in March 2019

Amazon Prime Video is continuously upping its content game with new shows and movies to keep their viewers hooked.

How hackers could have spied on Amazon doorbell's video feed

Amazon's Ring doorbell recently suffered from a major security issue, a bug that allowed hackers to spy on, even modify the video feed of the system.

Disney+ streaming service planning on getting a villains' series

Content is king if you want to acquire and retain customers, and streaming platforms know this better than anyone else.

28 Feb 2019

Madhuri Dixit wants to make Sridevi proud with 'Kalank' performance

Sridevi's untimely death shocked the nation last year and we're still mourning that loss.

Error in your Voter-ID card? Here's how to rectify it

With the 2019 Lok Sabha elections just two months away, it's time to gear up.

IIM-Rohtak sees 100% placements; average package Rs. 11.85 lakh p.a.

According to a press release by IIM-Rohtak, the institute has clocked a 100% placement record this year, with the average package being Rs. 11.85 lakh per annum.

Indian eves drop two crucial World Cup qualification points

Mithali Raj-led Indian women's cricket team failed to earn a series whitewash against England after losing the third ODI at the Wankhede on Thursday.

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Why is Twitter asking netizens to 'get off' its website?

In the era of smartphones and social media websites, expressing your feelings face-to-face is slowly becoming a thing of the past.

Johnny-Jamie Lever to spice up humor quotient in 'Housefull 4'

The popular Housefull franchise is coming up with the fourth installment and the movie is going to have an ensemble cast.

IAF officer busts Pakistan's lies, says F-16 was shot

Indian Army's Major General Surendra Singh Mahal, Navy's Rear Admiral Dalbir Singh Gujral and Air Force's AVM RGK Kapoor addressed the media a short while ago.

PUBG Mobile: Tips to survive the night in Zombie mode

PUBG Mobile has brought a new dimension to the Battle Royale by introducing the Survive Till Dawn or Zombie mode, where players fight opponents and swarms of zombies in order to win chicken dinner.

Google Pixel 3 Lite phones pass FCC certification, launch imminent

Thanks to some credible leaks, we know Google is working to launch Pixel 3 Lite and Pixel 3 Lite XL as lower-cost models of its Pixel 3 flagships.

Government asks YouTube to remove clips of captured IAF pilot

With photos and videos of captured Indian Air Force (IAF) pilot Abhinandan Varthaman doing the rounds on social media, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) had asked Google-owned video-streaming platform YouTube to remove 11 video links pertaining to Varthaman.

Why didn't Aamir ever use expensive laptop gifted by SRK

For the longest time, Shah Rukh Khan and Aamir Khan have been touted as arch rivals.

Watch: One of the most bizarre dismissals in women's cricket

We have all witnessed some bizarre dismissals in the game of cricket.

Want to use iMessage on Android? Here's the way

For anyone using an iPhone, iMessage is the go-to messaging platform.

Diljit won't unveil his wax statue today. Reason is heart-warming

Diljit Dosanjh, who was all set to unveil his wax figure at the prestigious Madame Tussauds in Delhi today, has postponed the launch indefinitely.

Hungry man eating pizza photobombs live reporting of Cohen testimony

If you were ever so famished during a boring event that you gobbled some food soon after it finished, you'd understand the 'Hallway pizza guy'.

Pakistan violates ceasefire again, resumes shelling in Pooch district

After a lull of a few hours, Pakistani troops, on Thursday afternoon began shelling forward Indian positions and civilian areas along the Line of Control (LoC) in the Krishna Ghati sector in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district.

Confirmed! 'Hera Pheri 3' to hit the floors this year

Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty and Paresh Rawal, who created the eternal favorite Hera Pheri franchise, are all set to collaborate once again for the third installment of the series.

Redmi Note 7 Pro v/s Redmi Note 7: What's different?

As part of its all-new Redmi sub-brand, Xiaomi has launched the Redmi Note 7 and Redmi Note 7 Pro in India today.

Imran Khan promises to release IAF pilot Abhinandan tomorrow

Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday said he will release IAF pilot Abhinandan Varthaman on Friday as a gesture of peace towards India.

Mexican Open: Controversy erupts as Nick Kyrgios beats Rafa Nadal

The bad boy of tennis, Nick Kyrgios has hit back at Rafael Nadal after the legend lashed out at him following a defeat in the pre-quarterfinals of Mexican Open.

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Don't do drugs, drink feni in music fests: Goa minister

Last week, the Goa government gave its nod for Sunburn's Electronic Dance Music (EDM) festival after a three-year hiatus.

Momo challenge resurfaces, takes over popular kids content: Details here

The infamous Momo challenge, which asks vulnerable children to perform deadly tasks, has resurfaced.

Akshay-SRK to reunite for Bollywood remake of Malayalam hit film?

For months, there have been speculations about Shah Rukh Khan sharing the screen space with Akshay Kumar.

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Elon 'Tusk': Musk changes Twitter name; hints about Tesla news

Apart from being one of the world's biggest technology entrepreneur, Elon Musk is also known for his witty tweets.

KL Rahul highlights Rahul Dravid's role in return to form

The situation looked grim for KL Rahul at the start of 2019 after he was suspended by the BCCI for a controversy that erupted on television chat show, Koffee With Karan.

Pakistan offers IAF pilot's return to ease tension; India refuses

On Thursday, Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi said that Islamabad was willing to return captured Indian Air Force (IAF) pilot Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman if it eased tensions with India.

Watch out! 'Thunderclap' vulnerabilities allow hackers to steal Mac files

Your MacOS or Windows PC could be at the risk of major third-party attacks.

Have attractive news: Trump hopes Indo-Pak tensions will end soon

About the escalating India-Pakistan tensions, United States President Donald Trump on Thursday said he has received some "reasonably attractive news" and the hostilities may end soon.

Here's why Priyanka Chopra skipped Akash Ambani's pre-wedding bash

Mukesh-Nita Ambani's eldest son Akash Ambani is set to marry Shloka Mehta on March 9.

Samsung Galaxy A50, A30, A10 launched in India: Details here

As part of its revamped Galaxy A-series, Samsung has launched the A50, A30, and A10 smartphones in India today.

No denuclearization deal reached; Trump, Kim end summit abruptly

The second summit between US President Donald Trump and North Korean Supreme Leader Kim Jong-un, held between February 27 and 28 in Vietnam's capital Hanoi, came to a conclusion on Thursday.

#MeraBoothSabseMazboot: India will fight and win as one, says Modi

Addressing Bharatiya Janata Party's booth level workers via a mega video-conference on Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India will live, grow, fight and win as one.

TikTok illegally collected children's data, slapped with $5.7 million fine

TikTok, one of the most famous video-sharing platforms in India, has been caught collecting personal data of children aged under 13, illegally.

Hard disks, undisclosed expenditure found in terror funding raids

On Wednesday, income tax officials carried out raids on seven places spread across Delhi and Jammu and Kashmir, belonging to the "head of a prominent organization and his associates" who have allegedly been conducting "anti-national" activities.

2 Pakistani jets attempted to enter Indian airspace, foiled

On Thursday, two Pakistani jets attempted to enter Indian airspace in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch area but intervention by IAF forced them to return.

He's a true soldier: Abhinandan Varthaman's father praises son's bravery

The father of wing commander Abhinandan Varthaman, who was captured by Pakistan on Wednesday after he crossed over to the wrong side of LoC post fierce air combat, has said his son is a true soldier.

Amid hostilities, Pakistan suspends Samjhauta Express, passengers stranded in Lahore

As tensions between India and Pakistan are escalating, the neighboring country suspended cross-border Samjhauta Express on Thursday leaving passengers traveling to Attari from Lahore in a fix.

England beat West Indies in fourth ODI: Here're records broken

England and West Indies played out a fascinating match which saw records tumble on a frantic day.

Kangana-Rajkummar's 'Mental Hai Kya' postponed again: Here's why

Kangana Ranaut impressed everyone with her last release Manikarnika: The Queen Of Jhansi.

Yeddyurappa claims airstrikes will help BJP win, draws flak

In what can only be qualified as cringeworthy, BJP leader BS Yeddyurappa claimed that the airstrikes would help the saffron party win 22 out of 28 seats in Karnataka in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.

Xiaomi to launch Redmi Note 7, Note 7 Pro today

Thanks to leaks and official teasers, we know Xiaomi would launch Redmi Note 7 and Redmi Note 7 Pro smartphones in India today.

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo backs India's air strikes

Amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, on Wednesday night, spoke to US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo regarding the current situation.

Serena Williams dropped massive 'Avengers: Endgame' spoiler before deleting post

Avengers: Endgame is going to hit theaters on April 26 and fans are excited to see how the Avengers regroup to reverse the catastrophic effects of Thanos' finger snap in Avengers: Infinity War.

US, UK, France move UN Security Council to blacklist Masood

The United States, United Kingdom, and France moved a fresh plea in United Nations Security Council on Wednesday demanding the blacklisting of Jaish-e-Mohammed Chief Masood Azhar, amid rising tension between India and Pakistan.

#NewsBytesExclusive: Samsung Galaxy A50, A30 prices leaked ahead of launch

As part of its revamped Galaxy A-series, Samsung is expected to launch the A30 and A50 smartphones in India today.

India demands safe and immediate return of IAF pilot

The government asked Pakistan to ensure an immediate and safe return of an IAF pilot the neighboring country captured after air combat on Wednesday morning.

Now, doctors can detect cancer using a blood drop?

In a remarkable development, researchers in the United States have invented a device that helps doctors detect cancer faster by simply using a blood drop or plasma, thus making it less invasive and much cheaper.

Win 5G device, paid Shenzhen trip in new OnePlus contest

With a series of 5G announcements at Mobile World Congress, we can finally say that the wave of next-generation connectivity has officially begun.

Why are the Japanese fearing another tsunami soon?

More than 12 rare oarfish were caught in different islands of Japan this year.

Soon, you may get Xbox games on Windows 10

Microsoft appears to be bridging the gap between Xbox and Windows 10.