21 Mar 2019

BJP's first #2019LokSabhaPolls list: PM Modi to contest from Varanasi

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has released its first list of 182 candidates for the upcoming 2019 Lok Sabha elections.

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Five biggest WWE superstars who never won the Royal Rumble

Most of the biggest WWE superstars have been given the honor of winning the Royal Rumble and headlining WrestleMania at least once in their lifetime.

IPL 2019: Is Sunil Narine KKR's Most Valuable Player?

Veteran West Indian powerhouse Sunil Narine will, once again, look to be the main focal point for Kolkata Knight Riders in the 12th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL).

Inspiring stories of 5 UPSC rank-holders who beat all odds

The Civil Services Examination (CSE) conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) every year is one of the most popular and challenging competitive exams.

T-Series V/s PewDiePie: Indian music label finally wins the race

Finally, India's famous music label T-Series has won the 'battle of subscribers' against popular YouTuber Felix Kjellberg, aka PewDiePie.

Huawei's foldable phone will launch in India later this year

Mate X, Huawei's first-ever foldable phone, is coming to India soon.

Disha Vakani aka Dayaben is missing 'TMKOC': Here's the proof

When Disha Vakani aka Dayaben, made an exit from Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah in 2017, her fans were heartbroken.

IPL 2019: RCB off to Chennai for the opener

Chennai Super Kings are all set to host Virat Kohli-led Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2019 opener on March 23.

Latest budget smartphones available in India under Rs. 15,000

Just over a couple of months in 2019 and we are already flooded with new smartphones.

Holi 2019: 6 handy tips to take off colors naturally

It's Holi! The long-awaited festival-of-colors has finally knocked our doors.

Nirav Modi planned plastic surgery to evade arrest: Report

Fugitive diamantaire Nirav Modi, the prime accused in the Rs. 13,000 crore Punjab National Bank fraud, tried different routes to evade arrest, reports TOI.

Confirmed: Sara-Kartik's love story to release on Valentine's Day 2020

Sara Ali Khan and Kartik Aaryan are currently doing a movie with Imtiaz Ali, the shooting of which is underway.

ICC World Cup: Finch comfortable to bat anywhere for Australia

Australian ODI cricket team captain Aaron Finch is ready to demote himself and bat anywhere for the side if the need arises.

Indonesia: Five unmarried couples whipped for 'amorous' activities, hundreds watch

Hundreds of spectators gathered outside a mosque in Banda-Aceh, as five unmarried couples got whipped by a masked sharia officer.

Cricket World Cup: Kohli won't be under pressure, feels Kallis

The Indian cricket team goes into the ICC World Cup 2019 as one of the leading sides.

Anusha spills beans about her sister Shibani's wedding with Farhan

Ever since Farhan Akhtar and Shibani Dandekar have thrown caution to the wind, gossip mills are abuzz about the love birds tying the knot in April.

Gurugram: Doctor allegedly rapes nurse, forces her to undergo abortions

In a shocking incident, a 25-year-old doctor in Gurugram was booked by police on Wednesday for allegedly raping and forcing a 23-year-old nurse to undergo abortions.

Pogba wants Solskjaer to become permanent manager of Manchester United

Manchester United mid-fielder Paul Pogba wants Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to become the permanent manager of the club.

J&K: 24-year-old rifleman martyred after Pakistan violates ceasefire in Rajouri

An army soldier was martyred on Thursday after Pakistani troops violated ceasefire along the Line of Control in Rajouri district of Jammu & Kashmir.

New Zealand terrorist nabbed on way to third attack: Police

A top New Zealand official said that Brenton Tarrant, the terrorist who attacked two mosques last week, was on the way to another attack when he was nabbed by police.

#CareerBytes: 5 YouTube Channels for cracking AIIMS entrance exam

The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) is the dream destination for medical aspirants in the country. AIIMS MBBS Entrance Exam is the gateway to admission to different AIIMS campuses across India.

Pooja Gandhi accused of non-payment of bills, she denies allegations

Kannada actress Pooja Gandhi grabbed headlines lately after she was accused of non-payment of a hotel bill worth Rs. 4.5 lakh.

#HealthBytes: 5 natural home remedies for long, dandruff-free hair

Dandruff is problematic, frustrating, but unfortunately, pretty common. Roughly half the world population is affected by it.

Ready to rock and roll this year, says KKR's Lynn

Kolkata Knight Riders start their campaign against Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Eden Gardens on March 24 in the 12th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL).

Ranveer-Deepika not to celebrate their first Holi together: Here's why

The entire Bollywood is in colors today, given it is Holi.

Kejriwal shares picture of 'broom chasing Swastika', gets slammed

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was slammed by numerous Twitter users after he shared an image which showed a broom chasing a Swastika.

#FinancialBytes: What is the difference between PAN and TAN?

Two of the most important documents for taxpayers and tax-collectors in India are the Permanent Account Number (PAN) and the Tax Deduction and Collection Account Number (TAN).

Sanjay Leela Bhansali opens up on his fight with Salman

When Salman Khan and Sanjay Leela Bhansali announced their reunion after two decades, their fans couldn't keep calm.

ICC World Cup: Rahul Dravid serves warning to Team India

There was a lot of talk regarding the Indian cricket team being favorites to win the upcoming ICC World Cup 2019.

David Warner's leadership skills are unmatched, says VVS Laxman

Sunrisers Hyderabad are all set to open their Indian Premier League (IPL) campaign against Kolkata Knight Riders on March 24.

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Tailor, who lost parents in Samjhauta blast, unhappy with verdict

On Wednesday, an NIA court in Haryana's Panchkula acquitted all four accused, including Swami Aseemanand, in the 2007 Samjhauta Express blast, a verdict which made a tailor in Uttar Pradesh unhappy.

#FinancialBytes: 5 credit cards which offer unique benefits

These days it's common for credit cards to offer benefits like monetary rewards on grocery purchases, online shopping, movie ticket booking, etc.

#CareerBytes: Comparison between Unacademy and BYJU's for UPSC preparation

The UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE), also known as the IAS exam, is one of the most popular and challenging competitive exams but with the right preparation, one can crack the exam.

Japan plans to drop explosives on asteroid Ryugu: Here's why

The Japanese space agency, aka JAXA, plans to drop explosives on an asteroid as part of an effort to collect samples from within its surface.

IPL: Five controversies that rocked the cash-rich T20 league

While the Indian Premier League (IPL) is the most cash-rich T20 league in the world, it has also been in the news for its controversies over the years.

How to get Voter-ID card ahead of Lok Sabha elections

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

5 Google moonshot projects you didn't know about

While most of us know Google as a search giant, only a few know about its other bets in the field of technology.

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NZ mosque-attack: 'Egg Boy' to give raised money to victims

Australian teenager, Will Connolly, also known as 'Egg Boy', has decided to donate a major portion of the raised money to the victims of New Zealand Mosque attack.

ICC World Cup: Comparing the squads of India and Australia

India go in as one of the favorites to win the 2019 edition of the ICC World Cup starting May 30 onwards in England and Wales.

You can now reply to individual messages on Facebook Messenger

Lately, Facebook has been trying hard to improve the capabilities of its mobile apps, particularly Messenger.

After Nirav Modi's bail rejection, PM says "Chowkidar is alert"

Fugitive businessman Nirav Modi, who is the prime accused in the Rs. 13,000 crore PNB fraud, was denied bail by a UK court on Wednesday. He will stay in prison till March 29.

Live and capture your "Holi Hai" moments with these smartphones

We've all had our "Holi Hai" moments when someone catches us by surprise and empties a bucket of colored water on us.

Moto Z4 renders reveal design features, key specifications also leaked

As the successor to last year's Moto Z3, Lenovo-owned Motorola is working to launch Moto Z4 sometime soon.

Is BCCI looking to get new coach after World Cup?

The ICC World Cup 2019 is all set to start from May 30 onwards, and Virat Kohli-led India are all focused on preparing for it.

Not 'Inshallah,' Priyanka to work with Bhansali in 'Gangubai'

Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Priyanka Chopra first collaborated in 2015 for Bajirao Mastani, and despite the latter's supporting role, it created magic.

Mistakes which Chennai Super Kings should avoid in IPL 2019

Defending champions Chennai Super Kings go into the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2019 as the favorites.

20 Mar 2019

#ComicBytes: Facts about Batman which movies haven't covered yet

Amid overpowered aliens, literal Gods, and meta-humans, one man stands out.

WWE

WWE: Five legends who deserve one last match

Over the years, WWE has produced tons of legendary wrestlers.

Three Indian cities cheapest to live in, globally: Survey

The Economist Intelligence Unit has released its annual 'Worldwide Cost of Living Survey' for 2019.

Now, withdraw cash from SBI ATMs without card

ATM transaction without an ATM card- sounds unreal, right?

ICC World Cup 2019: Can fearless Afghanistan scale new heights?

In less than 70 days, the ICC World Cup 2019 is set to get underway in England.

After supercop, Ajay Devgn to play IAF Squadron Leader next

Ajay Devgn, who has won hearts with his performance as a supercop in Rohit Shetty's Singham series, is all set to don the uniform again.

Ryan Giggs slams Zlatan Ibrahimovic: Here are the details

Manchester United legend Ryan Giggs has hit back at Zlatan Ibrahimovic after the latter criticized the 'Class of 92' for always complaining while working as pundits.

Samsung's $2,000 worth Galaxy Fold has a serious display issue

Amid a lot of fanfare, Samsung launched its Galaxy Fold in February this year. However, the foldable phone was showcased inside a glass box and no one got a closer look at it.

Ex-cop had left daughter in car for sex, latter died

An ex-police officer, Cassie Barker, was charged for manslaughter on Monday, for her daughter's death that happened three years ago due to her negligence.

IPL 2019: Rahane excited about Steve Smith's comeback

Rajasthan Royals open their campaign against Kings XI Punjab on March 25 in the upcoming 12th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL).

2002 Godhra incident: Yakub Pataliya sentenced to life imprisonment

On Wednesday, a special SIT court in Gujarat sentenced Yakub Pataliya to life imprisonment in the 2002 Godhra train burning incident.

Google's 'Inbox', Google+ shutting down in two weeks

If you've been using Google's fancy 'Inbox' email app, now is the time to switch back to the standard version of Gmail.

#ZeeCineAwards2019: Ranbir Kapoor, Deepika Padukone win top laurels

Yesterday, all Bollywood stars gathered in one place because of Zee Cine Awards 2019.

Joining college? These are the 5 must-have gadgets for you

If you are getting into a college soon, you must be planning to buy stuff you will need throughout the course.

After a stunning PSL campaign, can Watson propel CSK?

Shane Watson is enjoying sublime form at the moment and he will hope to carry on with the momentum in the upcoming 12th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL).

Gautam Gambhir not happy with Virat Kohli's strategy: Details here

With the ICC World Cup 2019 set to get underway in less than 90 days, India have more or less decided their squad.

Confirmed: SRK not to be a part of Salman-Alia's 'Inshallah'

Cinephiles got a pleasant surprise yesterday after Alia Bhatt was roped in for Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Inshallah opposite Salman Khan.

Emergency, defense scams and more: Modi writes about Congress' blunders

Institutional insult is the Congress' way, wrote Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a blog on Wednesday asking voters to "choose wisely".

#GamingBytes: Tips to help you snipe better in Apex Legends

Playing a Battle Royale game on PC can be overwhelming for beginners.

Prints from chopped finger led to arrest of two robbers

A fingerprint from a chopped finger led to the arrest of a man and his accomplice who allegedly robbed a person inside a moving bus in west Delhi's Janakpuri, police said Monday.

Fugitive businessman Nirav Modi arrested in London, claims report

Nirav Modi, the fugitive businessman, who is the main accused in the multi-crore PNB scam has been arrested in London, claimed NDTV.

Instagram turns into mall, lets users shop directly: Here's how

In another e-commerce focused move, Instagram has added the ability to shop directly from its Android and iOS app.

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Shashi Tharoor, known for impeccable English, trolled for wrong spelling

Congress MP from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, Shashi Tharoor, is known for his marvellous command over English.

Cab driver arrested for stalking Ekta Kapoor multiple times

A fan stalking a celebrity is a common occurrence. However, some fans often cross the line leaving the concerned celebrity troubled.

CBSE launches podcast 'Shiksha Vani', starts Board 2019 evaluation

Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) launched its podcast app, 'Shiksha Vani' on Monday for all the concerned stakeholders.

Maharashtra: Citizens lodge 400 poll code violation complaints via app

The Maharashtra chief electoral office has received up to 400 complaints of violation of the model code of conduct through its app cVIGIL, an official said today.

Nokia 9 PureView to launch in India soon, suggests teaser

Nokia 9 PureView, the one-of-a-kind penta-camera smartphone by HMD Global, is set to arrive in India soon.

Goa

Goa: Pramod Sawant wins floor-test in Assembly with 20 votes

Newly-appointed Chief Minister of Goa, Pramod Sawant passed the floor test on Wednesday after 20 MLAs voted in favor of the government, led by BJP.

Should more tennis tournaments be played on softer surfaces?

The tennis world was in shock after former world number one Rafael Nadal withdrew from the semis of ATP Indian Well Masters following the resurgence of his knee injury.

Ranbir talks about father Rishi Kapoor's health

Last September, Rishi Kapoor left his fans worried when he moved to New York for medical treatment of an undisclosed illness.

Why Apple's upcoming video streaming platform won't offer live sports

In a matter of days, Apple is expected to unveil a video streaming platform to take on the likes of Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and other leading content streamers.

Lok Sabha elections: Mayawati confirms she will not contest polls

Ending speculations, BSP Chief Mayawati announced on Wednesday she won't be contesting Lok Sabha elections saying it was more important to defeat BJP than for her to win a seat.

Delhi police arrests four men for harassing journalist Barkha Dutt

The Delhi Police arrested four people, three from Delhi and one from Surat, for harassing journalist Barkha Dutt online and threatening her. Dutt confirmed the development on Twitter on Wednesday morning.

Vivo X27 Pro, X27 launched with triple rear-cameras, pop-up selfie-camera

As the latest addition to its portfolio of mid-range devices, Vivo has launched the X27 and X27 Pro in China.

Former 'Indian Idol' contestant Avanti Patel duped in cyber fraud

Former Indian Idol contestant Avanti Patel was cheated of Rs. 1.7 lakh in a cyber fraud case recently.

Google launches Stadia, the 'Netflix' for gaming on any machine

Google has stepped into the field of web-based video game streaming.

Donald Trump warns of 'a lot tougher' sanctions on Venezuela

United States President Donald Trump yesterday warned that his country could impose "a lot tougher" sanctions on Venezuela as he urged the country's military to depose leftist leader Nicolas Maduro.

Proteas seal first T20I via Super Over against Lanka

South Africa clinched the first T20I against Sri Lanka in a dramatic fashion to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.

Lok Sabha elections: Congress fighting against time to stitch alliances

With general elections starting in less than a month, Congress has still not announced alliances in Bihar and J&K, hinting that the party is in soup.

India's first Lokpal: President Kovind appoints chief, eight other members

After years of delay, India got its first Lokpal on Tuesday as President Ram Nath Kovind appointed its chief and eight other members.

#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.

#CareerBytes: What is the difference between CA and ICWA?

In India, Chartered Accountancy and Cost Accountancy are the most popular career options among commerce students after Class-12.

#ComicBytes: The history of Superman which wasn't covered in movies

Arguably the best-known superhero, he was born Kal-El. His parents sent him to Earth when their planet Krypton was destroyed.

Here's how to book train tickets via Google Pay app

Google Pay in India now lets you book, cancel and check the status of train tickets in India.

Here're the mistakes Mumbai Indians should avoid in IPL 2019

Mumbai Indians open their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2019 campaign against Delhi Capitals at home on March 24.

Watch: Jaya Bachchan slams a fan for clicking her pictures

Jaya Bachchan's temper is no hidden secret and neither is the fact that the veteran actress hates getting clicked.

Woman kills editor for allegedly harassing her for two years

In a shocking incident, a 24-year-old woman, along with a printing press owner, was arrested for allegedly killing and disposing the body of a magazine editor.

BJP's poll campaign began with Kumbh. Will it get results?

Uttar Pradesh holds high importance for BJP. Banking on the Ram Janmbhoomi emotions and the sensitive Ayodhya issue, the party rose to national prominence in the late 80s and early 90s.