17 Mar 2019
Goa

Rahul Gandhi, Amit Shah, President Kovind remember Manohar Parrikar

Goa Chief Minister and senior BJP leader Manohar Parrikar passed away on Sunday, after battling pancreatic cancer for months. His health deteriorated on Saturday and CMO said doctors were "trying their best" to save him.

Goa

Goa CM Manohar Parrikar dies at 63, condolences follow

After battling pancreatic cancer for months, Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar died on Sunday, reports have confirmed.

Tinaa Dattaa's 'Daayan' to go off-air next month: Here's why

It's been two weeks since &TV's Daayan has been making the headlines for all the wrong reasons.

Google Pixel 4 XL might feature punch-hole design, dual rear-cameras

Google's Pixel range of smartphones offer the finest Android experience. However, unlike other flagship devices, they lack the best of designs.

BJP releases list of 177 candidates for Andhra, Arunachal elections

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has released a list of 177 candidates for the Assembly elections in Andhra Pradesh and Arunachal Pradesh.

Smith's hunger will motivate him in IPL 2019: Warne

Steve Smith arrived in Jaipur on Sunday to join the Rajasthan Royals training camp.

WWE

WWE SmackDown: How Kofi Kingston could win the gauntlet match?

While fans have been backing Kofi Kingston to main event WrestleMania 35 against Daniel Bryan for the Championship, chairman Vince McMahon doesn't seem to be convinced.

Manchester United vs Barcelona: Can United upset the Spanish giants?

Earlier this month, Manchester United scripted an impressive turnaround in the Champions League by beating Paris Saint-Germain 3-1 in Paris to qualify for quarter-finals.

Top 5 phones that are truly design disasters

With touchscreen becoming mainstream, smartphone design has been centered around offering more and more screen real estate. And this has allowed for newer ideas like notches, punch-hole screens, and pop-up cameras.

Delhi Metro to conduct customer satisfaction survey from tomorrow

Starting Monday (18 March), commuters of the Delhi Metro can participate in an online survey conducted by a global transport body across various parameters, including availability, accessibility, and security, officials said Sunday.

Can you guess the price of Priyanka Chopra's new dress?

When it comes to the fashionistas in Bollywood, Priyanka Chopra is one name that tops the charts. Be it her airport look or at an any international event, our desi girl doesn't leave a chance to nail it with her style statement.

Former SC-judge to be India's first Lokpal, official announcement soon

Former SC judge Pinaki Chandra Ghose will be India's first Lokpal and an official announcement about the same could be made on Monday, claimed reports.

Facebook AI-powered tech detects revenge porn automatically: Here's how

Facebook is ramping up efforts to prevent revenge porn from appearing on its web or mobile-based platforms.

#CareerBytes: Alternate options for candidates who did not clear GATE

The results of the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2019, conducted by IIT Madras, were declared on Friday.

IPL 2019: SRH welcome back David Warner on his arrival

Australian cricketer David Warner will look to show his influence for Sunrisers Hyderabad in the 12th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL).

Pawan Khera likens Modi to Masood Azhar, Osama; sparks row

A massive row erupted after Congress' spokesperson Pawan Khera equated Prime Minister Narendra Modi to terrorists during a program on a news channel on Saturday.

Veteran journalist and environmental activist Darryl D'Monte dies at 74

Senior journalist and environmental activist Darryl D'Monte, who worked with leading English dailies like The Times of India and Indian Express, died at a hospital in Mumbai after a brief illness, a family friend said today. He was 74.

Wayne Rooney scores maiden Major League Soccer hat-trick

Former Manchester United forward Wayne Rooney has scored his first Major League Soccer hat-trick for DC United.

IPL: What could be RCB's playing XI against CSK?

As the IPL 2019 is all set to kick-off, the teams have started formulating their strategy including what could be their ideal playing XI this term.

Man prints "Vote for Modi" on wedding-card, gets EC's notice

A man's "love" for Prime Minister Narendra Modi got him into trouble with Election Commission.

Jio beats rivals, offers fastest 4G download speed in India

According to data released by Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), Reliance Jio has beaten its rival 4G telecom operators in India with an average download speed of 20.9Mbps on its network in February 2019.

Weeks after appointment, Priyanka gets into campaign-mode with boat ride

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, the in-charge of Congress for UP East, will take a boat ride from Prayagraj on Monday, the party has confirmed.

Delhi: 19-year-old man involved in three murders arrested after shootout

A 19-year-old man, allegedly involved in three cases of murder, was arrested following a brief shootout in Delhi's Dwarka, police said yesterday.

For the 90s kids: Video games that defined our childhood

The glorious 90s were loaded with some equally glorious video games.

Is Aamir Khan planning to quit acting? Here's the truth

As is common knowledge, Aamir Khan is one of the most talented actors in Bollywood.

Valtteri Bottas wins the Australian Grand Prix

Mercedes driver Valtteri Bottas zoomed to victory at the season-opening Australian Grand Prix.

Cyclone Idai hits Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Malawi; 150 killed, 1.5mn affected

Three southern African countries, Mozambique, Zimbabwe and Malawi have been hit by a vicious cyclone that has killed nearly 150 people, left hundreds more missing, and stranded tens of thousands who are cut off from roads and telephones in mainly poor, rural areas.

Indian Wells: Roger Federer enters final after Nadal withdraws

Former world number one, Roger Federer had an easy, but not an ideal, sail into the final of the ongoing ATP Indian Wells Masters after his arch rival Rafael Nadal had to give an unfortunate walkover.

#NewZealandTerrorAttack: Indian High Commission issues helpline numbers for victims' families

Releasing the list of five Indians who were brutally killed along with 45 others in New Zealand Christchurch attack on Friday, the Indian High Commission today announced a set of helpline numbers to help the families of victims.

Why Samsung Galaxy S10 is waking up automatically in pockets

Samsung's Galaxy S10 family boasts of an incredible set of features, including hole punch front cameras and reverse wireless charging.

South Africa beat Sri Lanka in ODIs: Here're records broken

South Africa bounced back from a disappointing Test series defeat to come out strong against Sri Lanka in the five-match ODI series.

5 Indians among 50 dead in New Zealand terror attack

The Indian High Commission in New Zealand has confirmed that five Indians died in the terror attack which happened on Friday.

As Parrikar's health worsens, Congress stakes claim to form government

As Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar's health took a turn for the worse, the Congress unit of the coastal state wrote to Governor Mridula Sinha asking her to dismiss his regime and invite them to form the government instead.

Five biggest controversies of WWE superstar Randy Orton

Randy Orton has been an impressive performer inside the WWE ring. He has also achieved numerous accolades throughout his career.

ICC World Cup: Comparing the squads of India and England

India and England go in as the favorites to win the ICC World Cup 2019, starting May 30 onwards.

#FinancialBytes: Love shopping online? Here are 5 credit-cards for you

Credit cards have become an essential part of our financial lives and are one of the most widely-used cashless payment methods.

CareerBytes: What's the cost of preparing for UPSC CSE?

In India, the UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE), colloquially called the IAS exam, is one of the toughest exams.

This Bengaluru woman has written 700+ exams for the differently-abled

Pushpa NM is the real life hero Indian education system needs.

Now, teenagers use Google Docs to chat under teachers' noses

Technology is changing lives, but for teenagers, it's giving them new ways to sneak under the noses of their parents.

16 Mar 2019

Online movie ticket-booking platforms cannot charge 'Internet Handling Fees': RBI

Booking movie tickets has never been easier thanks to online movie ticket booking platforms. Everyone who has ever booked movie tickets online knows about "Internet Handling Fees" levied by every online ticketing platform.

#NewsBytesExclusive: GATE-2019 topper Shashank Mangal on preparation-strategy, challenges, and more!

The results of the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2019, conducted by the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras, were declared on Friday.

IPL 12 complete schedule likely to be out on Monday

The 12th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2019 is set to get underway in Chennai from March 23 onwards.

F1: Lewis Hamilton of Mercedes on pole in Australia

Lewis Hamilton took the pole position at the season-opening Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne on Saturday.

IPL 2019: A look at CSK and RCB's intense rivalry

With IPL 2019 set to begin in less than 10 days, the hype is high as ever.

UK announces new visa plan, expected to attract international students

UK Prime Minister Theresa May's government has decided on some new visa plans to attract more international students.

#HealthBytes: Top 5 at-home exercises to score six-pack abs

Building six-pack abs doesn't mean hitting the gym and sweating till you make it.

iOS

Now, use Google Maps' AR-based directions to find your way

In a major move, Google has started testing AR-based directions in Maps, its wildly famous navigational tool.

Shiv Sena blames Mumbai's rising population for bridge collapse

Days after a portion of a foot overbridge collapsed in Mumbai, Shiv Sena on Saturday blamed the increasing population in the Maharashtra capital for failing infrastructure.

Tesla likely to be in India by next year: Musk

If you've been waiting for Tesla to show up in the Indian market (like me), there's finally some news to cheer you up.

WWE

WrestleMania 35: Five ideal opponents for Kurt Angle's farewell

With less than a month to go for WrestleMania 35, WWE has already started planting the ideal matches.

Don't dismiss government employees on grounds of extramarital affair: HC

The Rajasthan HC has recently ruled out against the state government for taking action against two government employees for having an extra-marital affair.

Rahane feels IPL will help him earn World Cup berth

Senior Indian cricketer Ajinkya Rahane is keen to focus on the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League (IPL).

Mayawati won't contest elections, but will seek votes for Mulayam

In what serves as yet another proof that politics is all about changing foes and friends, BSP Chief Mayawati is likely to campaign for her old rival and SP's patriarch Mulayam Singh Yadav in Mainpuri soon, reports claimed.

Tumblr's porn ban backfires, loses 30% of its traffic

People have started ditching Tumblr in the wake of its recent ban on pornographic content.

J&K: SPO Khushboo shot dead by terrorists at her home

In a gruesome incident, unknown terrorists shot Special Police Officer Khushboo Jan outside her home in Kashmir's Shopian on Saturday. Jan was rushed to the hospital where she succumbed to injuries.

#HealthBytes: What is Dry shampoo, and how to use it

With a plethora of hair-care products available in the market, it could get tricky to choose the right one for yourself.

HBO

It's official! GoT Season 8 will have multiple 80-minute episodes

It was all speculation till now, but HBO recently confirmed that Game of Thrones' upcoming season will have multiple episodes touching the 80-minute run time.

#MainBhiChowkidaar: While his opponents are sleeping, Modi launches catchy campaign

Ahead of the much-anticipated general elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday launched the Main Bhi Chowkidaar campaign, and soon it became a talking point on social media.

IPL 2019: Rating the openers of the eight teams

Opening combination with the bat is a vital factor in T20 cricket, since good batsmen can lay a strong foundation during power-play.

Ricky Ponting tells how India 'can win' 2019 World Cup

The ICC World Cup 2019 is getting closer with each passing day, as several pundits and analysts have started picking their favorites for the mega event.

Indian Wells: Nadal hopes to be fit for Federer showdown

Tennis legends Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal will battle it out against each other in the semis of BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells.

Kerala scientist makes low-cost bra which can detect breast cancer

In a major breakthrough, Dr. A Seema, a scientist from Kerala's Thrissur, and her six-member team developed a low-cost bra which can detect breast cancer.

IPL 2019: Where and how to book the match tickets?

As the 2019 edition of the cash-rich Indian Premier League is set to kick off from March 23, fans are hyped as ever, as they look to grab the best seats in the house to enjoy all the action.

CBSE to introduce AI as sixth-subject in upcoming academic year

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has decided to introduce new subjects as a part of the curriculum for the upcoming academic year, to keep up with the growing importance of technology and health.

BMC brings down remaining part of damaged overbridge

Civic body authorities yesterday brought down the remaining part of the foot-over-bridge (FOB), a major portion of which had collapsed Thursday evening, killing six persons and injuring over 30 others.

Update WinRAR: Hackers are exploiting 19-year-old bug, installing hard-to-detect malware

While most of us use WinRAR to extract ZIP/compressed files on our PCs, only a few really bother to update the software or even activate its license.

Not Imran Khan, this 16-year-old has been nominated for Nobel

She is just 16 years old and she has no qualms in calling out the world leaders for not doing enough for climate change.

NZ mosque attack: Extremist's face remains expressionless while being charged

A right-wing extremist, who filmed himself rampaging through two mosques in the quiet New Zealand city of Christchurch killing 49 worshippers, appeared in court on a murder charge today.

#NewZealandTerrorAttack: One Indian-origin man among 49 dead, six missing

One man of Indian origin was among the 49 who were brutally killed when two mosques in New Zealand's Christchurch area were attacked on Friday. According to IE, two Indians are injured and six are missing.

Unique and interesting facts and records of Lok Sabha elections

This year, India, the world's largest democracy, goes to polls to elect the 17th Lok Sabha. The General Election is scheduled to be held from 11 April-19 May.

Is India's 2019 squad better than World Cup-winning 2011 team?

In 2011 edition of the ICC World Cup, India under former skipper MS Dhoni scripted a fairytale by lifting the trophy after 28 years.

Make your house a smart home with these products

The idea of a smart home is no longer a dream stuck in a sci-fi movie. Nor is it a costly affair that you should re-think before upgrading to a smarter lifestyle.

#FinancialBytes: 5 popular car loan options available in India

Having a car has become a necessity for many people nowadays. While many dream of owning a car, not everyone can afford to buy a car right away.

5 best tech gadgets you can currently buy in India

The year 2019 has started off in great fashion. So far, we have seen a bunch of new smartphones, laptops, wearables, and other essential tech gadgets.

Indian, arrested in December, admits to smuggling immigrants to US

An Indian national arrested last December for conspiring and smuggling foreign nationals into the United States recently pleaded guilty.

Acne: What to eat, what not to eat?

Hands down the most common skin problem out there is of acne. It reportedly affects at least 85% of the world population at some point of time or the other.