11 Mar 2019

What is ECI's cVIGIL app and how to use it?

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has launched cVIGIL mobile application that will "empower" citizens to report any violation of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) during the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.

Akash Ambani-Shloka Mehta take 'special' wedding vows (Watch video)

After creating much of a buzz, Akash Ambani and Shloka Mehta got married in a lavish ceremony on March 9.

iOS

Is Jio Group Talk better than regular conference calling?

As the latest addition to its portfolio of apps and services, Reliance Jio has launched Jio Group Talk - a one-touch group calling platform exclusively for Jio users.

How to link your Aadhaar with Universal Account Number (UAN)

Although, linking Aadhaar with the Universal Account Number (UAN), issued by the Employees' Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) is not mandatory, it might still help you make UAN transactions more conveniently.

WWE

Five feuds for Brock Lesnar if he stays post WrestleMania

Universal Champion, Brock Lesnar is the biggest WWE superstar currently.

ICC World Cup 2019: Is Shikhar Dhawan India's trump card?

In less than 100 days, the world will be gripped in cricket fever as the ICC World Cup 2019 kicks off in England.

Android 9 Pie: Is your phone getting Google's latest dessert?

Though Android Q's release is just months away, many are still waiting for Android 9 Pie to show up on their smartphones.

#DreamJobAlert: Sweden's 'Eternal Employment' will pay you to do nothing

Imagine a job where you don't have to do anything, but will get paid anyway. Sounds impractical?

Best Jio, Airtel, Vodafone, Idea plans available under Rs. 300

Remember paying around Rs. 250 for 1GB of data? Well, thanks to the ever-increasing competition, the telecom space in India has changed for good.

Pant to be blamed for India's loss in fourth ODI?

India succumbed to a four-wicket loss in the fourth ODI against Australia at the PCA Stadium in Mohali on Sunday.

Tanishaa Mukerji faces racism in NY, calls it 'traumatic experience'

Neal 'n' Nikki actor Tanishaa Mukerji claims to have a brush with racism during her recent New York trip.

Elections during Ramzan would be problematic: TMC-leader's statement sparks row

On Monday, Kolkata Mayor and TMC leader Firhad Hakim expressed displeasure at the general election dates announced by Chief Election Commissioner Sunil Arora, as it clashes with Ramzan.

Lok Sabha elections: Understanding the difference between EVMs and VVPATs

The much-anticipated general elections will be held in seven phases from April 11 to May 12, and results will be announced on May 23.

Samsung Galaxy Note 10 renders reveal S10 5G-like design

Galaxy Note 10, the next iteration of Samsung's flagship phablet, is a good three-four months away from being official.

'Captain Marvel' wins big at box-office in launch weekend

Captain Marvel, the latest Marvel Studios' flick, has lived up to the hype, and its humongous box-office collections prove the point.

PSG players abused by fans post Champions League exit

French champions Paris Saint-Germain were left stunned last week after Manchester United staged a dramatic comeback to beat the hosts and qualify for the quarter-finals of the UEFA Champions League.

#EthiopianAirlinesCrash: Two minutes delay saved man from being 150th victim

Being late isn't a good idea, but sometimes it can save your life.

#LokSabhaElections: Has Rahul Gandhi failed in making allies happy

The political heat was set to maximum levels on Sunday after Chief Election Commissioner Sunil Arora announced the poll dates.

Robotic caretaker: The machine that can feed you on command

We have already seen how good, not to mention productive, machines can be.

#KasautiiZindagiiKay: Alisha Panwar to replace Hina Khan as Komolika?

When Hina Khan was roped in to play Komolika in Kasautii Zindagii Kay, she got the nation buzzing with her drop-dead appearance.

PCB to take legal action against BCCI for politicizing cricket

Tensions between India and Pakistan are high following a deadly terror attack in Pulwama last month.

#HealthBytes: Top 5 tasty veggies that help in building immunity

In order to steer clear of health-defying conditions and stay healthy in the long run, a strong immune system is extremely important.

Inspirational! Jawan martyred in 2015, his wife now joins Army

Sangeeta Malla, the wife of a martyred trooper, joined the Indian Army as Lieutenant on Saturday.

Realme 3 v/s Redmi Note 7: Which one is better?

Redmi Note 7, which sold over 200,000+ units during its first sale, will be up for grabs once again tomorrow.

#BlackbuckPoachingCase: Jodhpur HC issues fresh notices to Saif, Sonali, Tabu

A Jodhpur High Court issued fresh notices to actors Saif Ali Khan, Sonali Bendre, Tabu, and Neelam Kothari in the 1998 blackbuck poaching case.

'Robot' doctor tells patient he's going to die

In a shocking piece of news, a doctor used a robot to inform his patient that he is going to die.

In Rahul's presence, Congress leader says Modi looks like "terrorist"

Stoking up a major controversy, Congress leader Vijayashanti said in Telangana that Prime Minister Narendra Modi "looked like a terrorist".

Manchester United suffer first EPL loss under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer

Premier League record champions Manchester United suffered their first EPL loss under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, as Arsenal thumped them 2-0 at the Emirates on Sunday.

Shloka Mehta's 'Mangal Parv' lehenga is jaw-dropping expensive

Diamond princess Shloka Mehta is now married to Akash Ambani.

President Kovind confers Padma awards to 56 inspiring personalities

President Ram Nath Kovind conferred Padma awards to 56 personalities on Monday at Rashtrapati Bhavan in presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Vice-President Venkaiah Naidu.

Most expensive iPhone has an animation bug, users aren't happy

Apple's iPhone Xs and Xs Max are one of the best-configured smartphones in the market right now.

#Elections2019: All booths will have VVPATs, candidates' photos on EVMs

For the first time, voters in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections will find photos of candidates on the EVMs along with the party symbol to avoid any confusion, CEC Sunil Arora said on Sunday.

Amazon-Honor Sale: Deals on Honor 8X, Honor Play, View 20

Amazon is hosting its Honor Days Sale starting today i.e. March 11.

Citing Ethiopian airline-crash, China orders suspension of Boeing 737 operations

China today ordered domestic airlines to suspend the commercial operation of the Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft, citing the Ethiopian Airlines crash and another deadly accident of that same model in Indonesia.

Here's the truth behind Archana Puran Singh's exit from 'TKSS'

The Kapil Sharma Show recently made a mark after it hosted the 1983 World Cup winning cricket team this weekend.

#GamingBytes: Five ways Apex Legends is better than PUBG

PUBG might have paved the way for the Battle Royale genre to become popular within the gaming community, but since then, it has faced fierce competition from games like Fortnite and Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Blackout.

23-year-old terrorist, who planned Pulwama attack, killed in encounter: Report

A 23-year-old terrorist named Mudasir Ahmed Khan alias Mohd Bhai, who planned the February 14 Pulwama attack, was killed in an encounter on Monday, PTI reports.

Stalkers impersonate cops to steal real-time location of their targets

We often hear about big tech companies' efforts to safeguard customers' data.

Foreign Secretary Gokhale to discuss regional, global issues with Pompeo

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will meet Foreign Secretary Vijay Gokhale today, during which the two officials are likely to discuss bilateral, regional and global issues of common interest.

Ethiopian Airlines crash: Four Indians, including Environment Ministry's consultant, died

Four Indians lost their lives in the Ethiopian Airlines' jet crash which happened on Sunday morning, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj has confirmed.

Samsung Galaxy A40 passes FCC certification, expected to launch soon

As the latest addition to its revamped Galaxy A series, Samsung is working to launch the Galaxy A40 in global markets.

What will happen to your Aadhaar data after your death?

With nearly 1.23 billion Aadhaar numbers already generated, as per the UIDAI website, it is easily the most widely held document in the country.

Soon, teens can experience consequences of overdrinking in VR

Researchers in Denmark are working on a way to show the consequences of overdrinking, without actually letting kids/teens drink.

ICC T20I Rankings: Indian women rise despite loss to England

The Indian women are enduring a tough time, of late, in the shortest format of the game.

#FinancialBytes: Credit or debit card- what is better for you?

Credit and debit cards are two of the most popular cashless payment methods.

10 Mar 2019

Australia beat India in fourth ODI: Here're the records broken

Australia overcame India in the fourth ODI to tie the five-match series 2-2.

WATCH: Yuvraj Singh emulates MS Dhoni's 'helicopter shot'

Yuvraj Singh has got down to business for his new franchise Mumbai Indians (MI) ahead of the 12th edition of the Indian Premier League.

Motorola's foldable Razr will offer some interesting software features

Thanks to some credible reports, we know Motorola Razr is coming in a foldable avatar.

US handcuffs, deports Air India pilot for downloading child pornography

An Air India pilot was handcuffed, deplaned and deported from the US for allegedly accessing and downloading child pornography, officials of the national carrier said on Sunday.

#TechBytes: 5 best external hard drives to store movies, music

Even in the era of cloud, many of us prefer to keep things offline, locked up in our laptops.

14.9 million jobs created per annum in MSME sector: Survey

Confederation of Indian Industry conducted a survey recently, in which it found out that the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector has created 13.5-14.9 million new jobs per annum over the past four years, at annual compounded growth rate of 3.3%.

Former England captain picks Kohli ahead of Tendulkar and Lara

Former England cricket team captain Michael Vaughan has had his say on who he considers to be the greatest of all time in ODI cricket.

Finland Boxing Tournament: Shiva Thapa sweeps aside Mikhail Varlamov

India's boxing sensation Shiva Thapa was on top gear after clinching a 5-0 win against Mikhail Varlamov.

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?

ZTE's foldable phone could look a lot like Motorola's Razr

Foldable phones, much of a buzzword from last year, is becoming a hot technology trend in 2019.

#MadeInHeaven unravels the ugly truth underneath big-fat Indian weddings

Every middle-class Indian, like this writer, wonders what all really goes into the making of those extravagant, too-good-to-be-true big fat Indian weddings.

I'm ashamed: Congress leader quits after party demands airstrikes' proof

In what could dampen the spirit of Bihar Congress before crucial Lok Sabha elections, senior leader and spokesman Vinod Sharma resigned on Saturday after being upset that the party demanded proofs of IAF strikes in Balakot, Pakistan.

Now, you can auto-exchange cryptocurrencies: Here's how

In a major move, Revolut, a UK-based finance and payments app, has launched an 'auto-exchange' feature to prevent its users from volatile cryptocurrencies.

Indian Wells: Naomi Osaka through, Venus downs Kvitova

Women's singles world number one Naomi Osaka started her Indian Wells title defense a 6-3, 6-4 triumph over Kristina Mladenovic.

Has Shane Warne decoded Virat Kohli's weakness?

Indian skipper Virat Kohli is, undoubtedly, the best batsman in world cricket today.

#HealthBytes: 5 ways to stay fit in your 40s

Maintaining good health during middle-age could be tough.

Now, Facebook is working on machine capable of reading minds

Even after several privacy-related debacles, Facebook is working on projects that may not get the best of responses.

David Warner smashes quick-fire ton ahead of IPL 2019

David Warner wasn't included in Australia's ODI squad for the upcoming series against Pakistan.

Ethiopian Airlines crash: All 157 on board killed, claims report

On Sunday, an Ethiopian Airlines flight crashed with 149 passengers and eight crew members aboard. All 157 people on board lost their lives, reports NDTV.

#CBSE2022: 5 useful memory tips and tricks for Class-10 students

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is set to conduct the Class-10 term 2 board exams in a few months.

Lok Sabha elections: Results to be announced on May 23

Chief Election Commissioner Sunil Arora announced the dates for Lok Sabha elections a short while ago in New Delhi's Vigyan Bhawan.

ICC World Cup 2019: Possible replacements for Ambati Rayudu

The ICC World Cup 2019 is around the corner and the Indian team is busy selecting the best team for the competition.

From flagships to foldables: 5 most expensive smartphones of 2019

The year 2019 will be remembered as the year of 5G phones and foldable marvels as cutting-edge technologies like 5G modems, 3D cameras, and flexible displays are coming to more and more smartphones.

Pakistan writes to FATF seeking India's removal from review body

Pakistan has asked terror financing watchdog, FATF, to remove India as co-chair of its Asia-Pacific Joint Group, to ensure the review process is "fair and unbiased".

Twelve, including mayor and family, die in Colombia plane crash

A plane crash in Colombia killed 12 people yesterday, including a mayor and her family, the aviation and emergency services said.

15 dialysis patients have died in Venezuela's blackout: NGO

Fifteen Venezuelans with advanced kidney disease have died after being unable to get dialysis during the country's extended power outage, an NGO reported yesterday.

ISL 2018-19, Bengaluru vs NorthEast United: Preview and TV timing

Bengaluru FC will be aiming to produce the substance at home when they welcome NorthEast United in the second leg of the semi-final encounter.

Preview and final predictions for WWE Fastlane 2019

As the WrestleMania season kicks in, WWE prepare for the final stop before the Showcase of Immortals.

Bugatti unveiled world's most expensive car at $18 million

At the ongoing Geneva Motor Show, Bugatti has unveiled the world's most expensive car - the La Voiture Noire.

PUBG Mobile: Five best guns to use in Miramar

PUBG Mobile is one of the most tactically intense Battle Royale games and for players to survive, their choice of weapon becomes really important.

Robert Vadra confirms he will enter politics, but conditions applied

Businessman Robert Vadra, who is married to Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi, wrote a Facebook post on Sunday to confirm he is thinking about joining politics.

Parties can't use photos of defense personnel, directs Election Commission

At a time when emotions related to defense forces are running high in the nation, the Election Commission on Saturday said political parties can't use photos of defense personnel for their poll campaign.

Missing Italian, British climbers found dead on Pakistan's 'killer mountain'

The bodies of a British and Italian mountaineer were found yesterday in northern Pakistan, nearly two weeks after the duo went missing while trying to climb Nanga Parbat in the Himalayas, the Italian ambassador to Pakistan said yesterday.

See pics: Bollywood stars turn baraatis for Akash Ambani's wedding

Akash Ambani tied the knot with Shloka Mehta on Saturday and the event was as grand as one would imagine it to be.

#GamingBytes: Five tips to play 'Fortnite' like a pro

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

The best 5G smartphones which will rule 2019

More and more OEMs are readying their 5G smartphones as the next-generation of wireless connectivity is set to impress all and sundry.

This start-up is helping rural women 'knit' their future

Heard of 'The Original Knit'? It's both an online and offline platform, where you can find handmade woolen wear for babies and toddlers.

WWE

Five Ronda Rousey facts WWE wants to keep hidden

Since WWE's women's revolution began, the highest point of the movement surely was the recruitment of former UFC superstar and bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey.

Samsung Galaxy Fold v/s Huawei Mate X: A specs-wise comparison

Whether you are ready or not, Foldable phones are here. Arch-rivals Samsung and Huawei have launched their novel devices to capture a rather niche but premium market segment.

Varun Dhawan-Natasha Dalal to have a winter wedding this year?

B-town ended 2018 on a high note with several celebrities like Ranveer-Deepika, Priyanka-Nick tying the knot.