20 Apr 2019

IPL 2019: DC beat KXIP, here are the records broken

Delhi Capitals overcame Kings XI Punjab in match number 37 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2019 season.

Vodafone's Rs. 999 plan offers unlimited calling for 365 days

As the latest addition to its catalog of prepaid recharge plans, Vodafone has introduced a new Rs. 999 long-term prepaid recharge.

#HealthBytes: Common male sex issues, how to deal with them

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

#NewsBytesExclusive: An interview with Physics Guru Dr. HC Verma

Dr. HC Verma needs no introduction. Almost every student who has studied Physics, especially IIT-JEE/engineering aspirants and students, knows him as the Physics Guru who authored their Bible, "Concepts of Physics".

Theron says her elder-child, a trans, being raised as girl

Hollywood actor Charlize Theron, known for movies like Monster, The Devil's Advocate, Prometheus, and North Country, among others, recently revealed that her elder child, Jackson, is a transgender, and is being raised as a girl.

IPL 2019: RR beat MI, here are the records broken

Rajasthan Royals beat Mumbai Indians at home to seal their third win in the ongoing 12th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL).

#Elections2019: What is NOTA? Here's all you need to know

India is the world's largest democracy where voting is crucial in shaping the country's destiny.

ASUS introduces ZenFone Live L2 with upto 2TB of storage

Expanding its portfolio of budget-range smartphones, ASUS has silently introduced ZenFone Live L2.

Apple to upgrade front and rear cameras on 2019 iPhones

In a bid to take on competitors like Google, Samsung, and Huawei, Apple is finally pulling up its socks to upgrade the upcoming flagship phones with improved cameras.

25-year-old dies after wire pierces his chest on Signature Bridge

Pranav Mishra, a 25-year-old electrician, was allegedly killed by a metal wire hanging loose on Delhi's Signature Bridge on Thursday.

'Chhapaak': Does Deepika Padukone deserve to tell Laxmi Agarwal's story?

Everyone is itching to watch Deepika Padukone's upcoming film Chhapaak.

#ComicBytes: Five Raj Comics superheroes and their western counterparts

A lot of India's middle-class kids in the 90s grew up with superheroes.

Bengal CID grills IPS officer-turned-BJP candidate after she files nomination

A day after former IPS officer turned politician Bharati Ghosh filed her Lok Sabha nomination from Ghatal constituency as BJP candidate, she was questioned by West Bengal CID for eight hours.

World's smallest baby boy now ready for the outside world

World's smallest baby boy, Ryusuke Sekino, is expected to leave the hospital and go home today after he gained weight, from 258gms (same as of an apple) at birth to more than 3kgs.

Top 5 Bluetooth earphones/headphones available under Rs. 4,000

In a bid to achieve an all-screen design and slimmer body, OEMs have started eliminating the headphone jack from smartphones.

#GamingBytes: Planes disappearing from PUBG Mobile, makers apologize

PUBG Mobile recently released the new 0.12.0 update that brought a lot of enhancements with it.

This McDonald's ad shows what happens when you don't vote

McDonald's has established itself as a common household name in India and it is using its reach well.

'GoT' special: Here are some intriguing facts about Tyrion Lannister

He is someone who knows what he is and wears it like an armor.

Rights panel didn't find evidence of Pragya's claims about torture

BJP's Bhopal candidate Pragya Thakur claimed she was tortured by ATS, led by martyred IPS officer Hemant Karkare, but her allegations couldn't be proved neither in Supreme Court, High Court or Human Rights panel, reports Mumbai Mirror.

Nokia9, featuring 5 cameras, to be priced at Rs. 46,999

HMD Global is all set to launch its industry-first penta-camera smartphone, the Nokia 9 PureView, in India by the end of this month.

Royals drop Rahane as skipper, Smith takes charge

Rajasthan Royals announced that the Australian star cricketer Steve Smith will take over the captaincy from Ajinkya Rahane.

#HealthBytes: Best healthy juices to have during summer

The summer has arrived! During the hot season, it is vital to eat a healthy diet to stay fit and cool.

#NewsBytesExclusive: Vidyamandir Classes' Saurabh Kumar on recent JEE pattern changes

The Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) is the most difficult engineering entrance exam for admission to top technical institutes in the country.

WWE

Five women wrestlers who can challenge Becky Lynch

Becky Lynch is on top of the world after she emerged victorious by pinning Ronda Rousey for the WWE Women's Championship at WrestleMania 35.

Sushma Swaraj appeals Indians to evacuate Libyan capital, Tripoli, immediately

Minister of External Affairs, Sushma Swaraj, yesterday urged Indians living in the capital city of Libya, Tripoli, to evacuate the country immediately.

Pandya, Rahul fined Rs. 20 lakh each: Details here

The BCCI Ombudsman has directed KL Rahul and Hardik Pandya to pay Rs. 20 lakh fine each within a period of four weeks.

PM Modi defends terror-accused Sadhvi Pragya's candidature from Bhopal

On Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi defended BJP's decision to field Malegaon blast case accused Sadhvi Pragya from Bhopal and said this will cost Congress dearly.

iOS

Jio TV launches four new exclusive HD channels: Details here

Expanding its bouquet of services, Jio TV has added four new exclusive HD channels to its video-on-demand and live TV platform.

#GamingBytes: PS5 might release soon! Here's what rumors say

Sony is all set to release the latest iteration of its popular console, PlayStation.

Panel to review approval of Boeing 737 Max flight controls

A global team of experts will begin reviewing next week how the Boeing 737 Max's flight control system was approved by the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

Judiciary under threat: CJI Gogoi denies sexual harassment allegations

Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi on Saturday dismissed the sexual harassment allegations leveled against him by a former staffer and said independent judiciary was under threat.

Ex-DGP condemns Sadhvi Pragya's remarks on 26/11 hero Hemant Karkare

BJP's Bhopal candidate Sadhvi Pragya Thakur's comments on martyred Mumbai ATS chief Hemant Karkare sparked a row on Friday.

RR vs MI: Match preview, head-to-head records and pitch report

Rajasthan Royals welcome an in-form Mumbai Indians at home in the ongoing 12th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL).

Delhi: Sex racket busted in Aman Vihar, four held

A sex racket was busted and four persons were arrested in a joint operation conducted by the Delhi Commission For Women (DCW) and police in outer Delhi's Aman Vihar, the women's panel said yesterday.

Woman accuses CJI Gogoi of sexual harassment, Secretary General responds

In a shocking incident, a 35-year-old woman accused Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi of sexual harassment on Friday.

Trump, Libyan-warlord Haftar talk on phone, "discuss ongoing counter-terrorism efforts"

US President Donald Trump spoke this week with Khalifa Haftar, the Libyan warlord fighting to capture the capital Tripoli, the White House said yesterday.

12 coaches of Poorva Express derail near Kanpur, 13 injured

On Saturday, twelve coaches of Howrah-New Delhi Poorva Express derailed and thirteen people have been injured so far, claimed reports.

#CareerBytes: Top IITs and their placement stats this year

In India, the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) are the most premier technical institutes that offer the best engineering and technology-related education in the country.

#ComicBytes: Five relatively unknown weaknesses of Thanos

2019 is here and there is only one thing on every Marvel movie fan's mind. How are the Avengers going to defeat Thanos in Endgame?

Manchester City vs Tottenham Hotspur: Preview, Dream11 and more

Manchester City will look to move on from the recent Champions League heartbreak, when they face Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday, in a mouth-watering Premier League encounter.

IPL 2019: RCB beat KKR, here are the records broken

Royal Challengers Bangalore beat Kolkata Knight Riders in match number 35 of the IPL.

68-million-year-old baby T-rex listed on eBay, scientists infuriated

Fossils are the gift of nature, an opportunity to imagine living creatures as they were before the evolution of the human kind.

Top 5 smartphones available in India under Rs. 15,000

Thanks to the ever-increasing competition between OEMs, budget range smartphones are no more the ugly-looking, slow performers of yesteryears.

19 Apr 2019

DC vs KXIP: Here's how you can pick winning Dream11

The IPL 2019 is halfway through as it approaches its crucial phase.

What is Alopecia, the medical-condition 'Gone Kesh' is based on

Alopecia is an autoimmune disorder, that results in unpredictable hair loss. In most cases, the hair loss is limited to a few patches. However, in others, it could be more severe. Alopecia could affect anyone, regardless of age and gender.

iOS

Goodbye BBM! BlackBerry Messenger shutting down next month

After 14 years of service, the iconic BlackBerry Messenger, the service that introduced us to web-based instant messaging, is coming to an end.

This is how Rahane, Pujara are preparing for Test Championship

India's seven Test specialist cricketers are all set to play the 2019 County Championship ahead of the ICC World Test Championship.

#AnimeBytes: Types of Indian fans you might have come across

In light of anime's growing popularity over the world, Indians are steadily venturing into the territory as well.

Virat Kohli praises MS Dhoni ahead of World Cup 2019

The ICC World Cup 2019 is just over a month away.

#DeDePyaarDe: Post backlash, Ajay issues clarification on Alok Nath's casting

When the trailer of Ajay Devgn-starrer De De Pyaar De got released, many people were angry.

#ComicBytes: Here are some interesting facts about the nigh-immortal Wolverine

Arguably the best known Marvel superhero, Wolverine has acute animalistic senses and the ability to see right from wrong.

Man requests refund for Pixel 3, Google delivers 10 replacements

In a major case of customer service going haywire, Google has sent a man 10 replacement units of Pixel 3.

ND Tiwari's son Rohit's death not natural: Delhi Police

Former UP Chief Minister and Congress leader ND Tiwari's son, Rohit Shekhar Tiwari, was probably smothered to death with a pillow, Delhi Police sources said after the post-mortem.

RR vs MI: How to pick the winning Dream11?

Rajasthan Royals will face a stern test when they welcome Mumbai Indians at home in the ongoing 12th edition of the Indian Premier League on April 20.

#HealthBytes: 6 healthy drinks to have during pregnancy

Pregnancy can be a profound life experience for a woman, physiologically, as well as psychologically. Thus, staying healthy should be the top priority for any mother-to-be out there.

Youngsters compile 'The Pink List,' names LGBTQ-friendly Lok Sabha candidates

Days after the Supreme Court dismissed a petition seeking civil rights for the LGBTQ+ community, a group of three friends have kick-started an initiative to ensure queer issues get political precedence.

I'm f****d: Trump after Mueller was appointed for Russian probe

US President Donald Trump's first reaction to Robert Mueller's appointment as special counsel was "this is the end of my Presidency" and the President was so furious that he reacted with an expletive, according to the counsel's report.

#FinancialBytes: Best credit cards for earning cash back in India

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

Man slaps 'Hitler' Hardik Patel at rally, explains his act

In an unprecedented incident, a man slapped Congress leader Hardik Patel at a rally in Sundernagar in Gujarat, on Friday.

How to upload Aadhaar, PAN, and other documents on DigiLocker

We know how important it is to safeguard documents like Aadhaar, PAN, Driving license etc. But don't worry, DigiLocker can assist you with that.

IPL 2019: Rating the bowling of the eight teams

The bowlers have had a big say in the 12th edition of the Indian Premier League so far.

In rare-sight, Mayawati seeks votes for Mulayam, he thanks her

Confirming that politics is an art of impossibilities, BSP chief Mayawati and SP founder Mulayam Singh Yadav shared the stage in Mainpuri on Friday. Mulayam's son and party president Akhilesh Yadav also accompanied the former arch-rivals.

WWE

Five top WWE superstars who should move to AEW

Despite WWE being the leader in professional wrestling, it is reportedly facing tough competition from the new kid AEW.

After leaving Congress, Priyanka Chaturvedi joins Shiv Sena

On Friday, former Congress spokesperson Priyanka Chaturvedi joined Shiv Sena in the presence of party chief Uddhav Thackeray.

Mali's PM Maiga, his cabinet resign over Ogossagou massacre

Mali's prime minister resigned along with his entire government yesterday following criticism over their handling of an upsurge of violence in the center of the country and the massacre last month that left 160 people dead in the village of Ogossagou near the border with Burkina Faso.

Bata charges customer Rs. 3 for carry-bag, fined Rs. 9,000

A leading shoe firm has been asked to pay Rs. 9,000 to a customer for deficiency in services.

Hemant Karkare died due to his 'Karma', says Pragya Thakur

BJP's Bhopal candidate Pragya Thakur stirred a new controversy on Friday after she said former Mumbai Anti-Terrorist Squad chief Hemant Karkare died because of his 'karma'.

29-year-old man in relationship with robot, plans to marry it

Love for machines is real, but sometimes it could go up to a point where things may seem hard to believe.

Facebook employees had access to millions of unencrypted Instagram passwords

Just a month ago, Facebook admitted to keeping passwords of users in a readable format.

KKR vs RCB: Match preview, head-to-head records and pitch report

Kolkata Knight Riders will be aiming to break their series of losses when they take on lacklustre Royal Challengers Bangalore in match number 35 of the Indian Premier League (IPL).

Priyanka Chaturvedi quits Congress, says can't compromise with self-respect

Congress spokesperson Priyanka Chaturvedi, who has been instrumental in charging ruling party (BJP) on both social media and press meets, quit the party on Thursday.

Top 5 affordable smartphones with excellent battery backup

In the age of 4G connectivity, bigger and sharper screens, and power-hungry apps/games, having a smartphone with good battery backup is crucial.

Former bitter rivals Mayawati and Mulayam to share stage today

A possibility of Samajwadi Party founder Mulayam Singh Yadav sharing stage with Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati would have raised eyebrows years ago, but 2019 elections are all about unlikely alliances and arithmetic.

Apple's new lab uses robots to rip apart, recycle iPhones

As part of its global recycling and e-waste control program, Apple has opened a new Material Recovery Lab in Austin, Texas.

Rahul Gandhi offers Bathinda seat to Sidhu's wife, he denies

Punjab Cabinet minister Navjot Singh Sidhu has denied Congress President Rahul Gandhi's offer to field his wife Navjot Kaur from Bathinda Lok Sabha seat, HT reports.

#ComicBytes: From Ultron to Thanos, five deadliest villains of Avengers

The Avengers is one of the most feared and recognized superhero groups in the Marvel comic universe.

World Cup 2019: The Most Valuable Player from each team

The ICC World Cup 2019 is almost a month away and the excitement among fans is increasing with each passing day.

Amazon India teases much-awaited Redmi Y3 on its site

Xiaomi's camera-centric Redmi Y3, which is set to launch on April 24, will be available in India via Amazon.

Ubisoft pays tribute to Notre-Dame, makes Assassin's Creed Unity free

Following the devastating fire that left 850-year-old Notre-Dame cathedral severely damaged, Ubisoft is giving people a chance to revisit the historic piece of architecture, virtually.

#HealthBytes: 5 home remedies to cure acne in 3 days

Hands down the most common skin problem out there is of acne. It affects nearly 85% of the world population at some point in their lives or other.

#CareerBytes: Common doubts students have regarding UPSC CSE preparation

The UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) is one of the most challenging exams and cracking it is not easy without the right preparation.