26 Apr 2019

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

Mumbai Indians beat leaders Chennai Super Kings in match number 44 of the Indian Premier League (IPL).

These features are coming in next big Windows 10 update

In a matter of weeks, Microsoft will release the next big update for Windows 10 operating system.

Azerbaijan GP sees first practice get cancelled: Details here

The first practice session at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix was cancelled after a loose manhole cover damaged George Russell's car.

#HealthBytes: Five common myths about Oral sex busted!

Sexual stimulation on a partner using the mouth, tongue and lips is called oral sex.

South African man uses smartphone to capture Saturn 'touching' Moon

Saturn lined up with the Moon almost perfectly on March 29, which appeared as if it was touching the lunar object.

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Defeat fascist forces: West Bengal Imams send letters to Muslims

Clerics and Imams of West Bengal have sent letters to Muslims asking them to vote in large numbers to defeat fascist forces, multiple reports suggested.

Five ways to link your Aadhaar with bank account

The process to link your Aadhaar card with bank account is simple and quite similar for most of the banks.

Nokia 8110 4G 'Banana phone' gets Facebook, WhatsApp support globally

Nokia 8110 4G, which recently received WhatsApp support in India, is now getting support for both WhatsApp and Facebook globally.

AIIMS PG July-2019 admit cards released: Here's how to download

The All India Institute of Medical Science (AIIMS) has released the admit cards for the entrance examination, to be conducted for all the PG courses, for July 2019 session.

#ComicBytes: What makes Raj Comics' super-suit wearing Parmanu a fan-favorite

Most heroes are products of their upbringing and moral beliefs. It sometimes takes one incident to change someone's entire life.

Joining foreign terror outfit not against Sri Lankan law: PM

PM Ranil Wickremesinghe said the government knew that Sri Lankan nationals who joined the Islamic State had returned, but they could not be arrested as joining a foreign terrorist organization is not against the law in the island nation.

2019 Ducati Scrambler launched in India, starts at Rs. 7.89L

Italian automaker Ducati has launched the 2019 Scrambler range in India at a starting price of Rs. 7.89 lakh.

Shane Watson retires from Big Bash League

Veteran Australian batsman Shane Watson has been a revelation in T20 cricket.

New arrivals on Hotstar in May 2019 you shouldn't miss

No longer is Hotstar that streaming platform where you would go to watch Koffee with Karan, Bigg Boss, and that atrocious saas-bahu drivel.

London court rejects Nirav Modi's bail plea for third time

On Friday, a UK court rejected bail application of fugitive Indian businessman Nirav Modi for the third time. He was presented before Westminster Magistrates Court via video conferencing.

Someone is sending a dead cat to space: Here's why

In one of the strangest-yet-warmest tributes, a cat that died a few months ago will be going to space.

BBC

Three blasts reported at Tata Steel-plant in UK, two injured

At least three blasts were reported at the UK's largest Tata Steelworks plant in Port Talbot, injuring two persons, according to a media report.

Xi vows to abolish subsidies to firms that impede fair-competition

Chinese President Xi Jinping today vowed to abolish subsidies to firms that impede fair competition, addressing a major bone of contention in US trade talks.

Extremism must be defeated, Britain's prince tells NZ mosque survivors

In an emotional meeting with the survivors of the New Zealand mosques massacre, Britain's Prince William appealed today for "extremism in all forms" to be defeated.

'GoT' characters: Euron Greyjoy facts that readers need to know

Before season-6, Euron Greyjoy was a completely unknown character but post it, he has become one of the most prominent characters on Game of Thrones.

After Hans Raj Hans, singer Daler Mehendi joins BJP

In what seems as yet another indication that BJP is relying on star power this election season, celebrated singer Daler Mehendi joined the saffron party on Friday.

RR vs SRH: How to pick the winning Dream11?

Rajasthan Royals take on Sunrisers Hyderabad in match number 45 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2019.

Asaram's son convicted in rape case, sentencing on April 30

On Friday, a Surat District Court convicted Narayan Sai, the son of self-styled Godman Asaram, in a rape case. The quantum of punishment will be announced on April 30.

WWE

WWE: Women who should be in Money in the Bank

WWE's Money in the Bank 2019 pay-per-view is only three weeks away.

Xiaomi's new electric bicycle promises 120km range at Rs. 31,000

Xiaomi-backed Himo brand has expanded its product portfolio with a new electric bicycle - Himo T1.

Shabana Azmi seeks votes for Kanhaiya Kumar, slams BJP

On Thursday, veteran actress Shabana Azmi campaigned for CPI candidate Kanhaiya Kumar in Begusarai, where she accused BJP of inciting communal tensions.

'Game of Thrones': Why Sansa Stark is the best character

If anyone were to rewatch Game of Thrones, one of the things that would irk them most would be how annoying Sansa Stark was.

Now, AI can transform brain activity into realistic speech

AI has wide applications but a group of scientists is using the technology for a noble cause - to give voice to those who can't speak.

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

Rajasthan Royals will be wanting to build on from their victory against Kolkata Knight Riders, when they take on Sunrisers Hyderabad in match number 45 of the Indian Premier League (IPL).

BJP's Muslim-face refuses to campaign for Pragya, then puts conditions

Fatima Rasool Siddique, the only Muslim candidate whom BJP gave a ticket in last year's Madhya Pradesh assembly polls, on Thursday said she would campaign for Pragya Thakur only if she apologizes to Muslims.

Google's 'Avengers'-themed Easter Egg shows real power of Thanos' finger-snap

Celebrating the release of Avengers: Endgame, the highly anticipated 22nd film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Google has a special surprise.

Diamond merchant, who bought Modi suit, duped of Rs. 1cr

Kamlesh Kevadia, a Surat-based diamond merchant who had bought the famous pinstripe 'name suit' of PM Narendra Modi for Rs. 4.31cr in an auction, was allegedly conned of Rs. 1cr.

PM Modi files nomination from Varanasi in allies' presence

On Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi filed his nomination papers from Varanasi Lok Sabha seat in the presence of top BJP leaders and allies.

Man refuses to share cigarette, shot at by bike-borne assailants

A 23-year-old man was shot at allegedly by two unidentified bike-borne men after he refused to share a cigarette with them in northwest Delhi's Shalimar Bagh, police said yesterday.

Rahul Gandhi's aircraft suffers from engine troubles: Details here

On Friday, Congress President Rahul Gandhi tweeted that the aircraft he was traveling in faced engine troubles. As a result, he was forced to return to New Delhi.

You can report election-related fake news on Twitter. Hogwash much?

Twitter is bolstering its reporting tools as part of an effort to keep people from spreading fake news on the platform.

Honor loses prototype smartphone, willing to pay Rs. 4L

On April 22, an employee of one of the leading smartphone companies, Honor, lost the prototype of a new yet-to-be-launched smartphone in Germany.

After successful roadshow, PM Modi talks about Pulwama attack (again)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who held a massive roadshow in his Lok Sabha constituency Varanasi on Thursday, said India would not tolerate terror. Once again, he invoked the Pulwama attack in his address from Dashashwamedh Ghat.

How Artificial Intelligence is transforming the field of education

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the world. Today, AI is everywhere and is being integrated into various fields like healthcare, banking, transport, defense, and also education among others.

#FinancialBytes: All about minimum account balance rules of top banks

Regular savings bank accounts are the most popular type of bank accounts. They are also one of the safest investment options as they allow accountholders to save their money, use it anytime, and also earn interest.

Noida: E-car helped man complete 1L km under Rs. 1lakh

Owning a car isn't easy. A lot of money gets spent for its maintenance, fuel, servicing, etc.

Meet lawyer Utsav Bains, who claims CJI didn't harass anyone

After Supreme Court was rocked by sexual harassment allegations against Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi, claims of a lawyer made the case murkier.

Nokia 4.2, Nokia 3.2 officially listed in India, launch imminent

As the latest addition to its portfolio of Nokia-branded phones, HMD Global is all set to bring the Nokia 4.2 and Nokia 3.2 models in India.

25 Apr 2019

IPL 2019: RR beat KKR here are the records broken

Rajasthan Royals piled on the misery of Kolkata Knight Riders in the 12th edition of the Indian Premier League, as they defeated them at Eden Gardens.

IPL 2019: How will teams manage with foreign players leaving?

The Indian Premier League 2019 is entering into the final phase as teams work hard to seal a spot in the play-offs.

If Indian actors (non-Bollywood) were playing 'GoT' characters

The cast of Game of Thrones has some of the distinguished actors. It is honestly impossible to envision anyone else playing their roles.

#CareerBytes: Career options one can go for after pursuing CA

Chartered Accountancy (CA) is one of the most sought-after and toughest professional courses in the country.

Dark-comedy 'Dead To Me' and other Netflix May 2019 arrivals

Netflix has been blessing us with new films, TV shows, documentaries, etc., from across the world since it exploded globally in the last few years.

OnePlus 7 Pro: Will it be a true flagship device?

Breaking away from its tradition of launching one device every six months, OnePlus will unveil the OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7 Pro on May 14.

Delhi government stops funding for 28 Delhi University colleges, again

The Delhi Government has once again stopped the funding of 28 colleges of the Delhi University, fully or partially funded by it.

#TechBytes: How to get rid of spam messages on Android

For years, junk messages have been marring our smartphone/feature phone experience.

IPL 2019: Play-offs scenarios for all the eight teams

The Indian Premier League 2019 is heading towards its business end as teams are vying for a spot in play-offs.

From April 2020, Maruti Suzuki will not sell diesel cars

India's biggest automaker Maruti Suzuki has announced that it won't be manufacturing diesel cars, starting from April 1, 2020.

Virat blocks gun-armed Anushka's target, so she 'shoots' him dead

After the Zero debacle, Anushka Sharma is currently on a sabbatical, and accompanying her cricketer-husband Virat Kohli to his IPL matches.

#ComicBytes: Unknown facts about Super Commando Dhruv

While there are a lot of superheroes in the stable of Raj Comics, no one comes close to Super Commando Dhruv in terms of popularity.

CSK vs MI: Preview, Dream11, head-to-head and pitch report

Chennai Super Kings host Mumbai Indians in match number 44 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2019.

Congress wasted its 'brahmastra' Priyanka. Has it accepted defeat already?

On Thursday, Congress announced its candidate for Varanasi Lok Sabha seat, from where Prime Minister Narendra Modi is seeking a second term.

Samsung brings back its unusable, gigantic Galaxy View tablet

After a three-year-long gap, Samsung is once again bringing back its gigantic Android tablet-cum-mobile TV hybrid.

Day before release, 'Avengers: Endgame' gets leaked by Tamilrockers

Despite all of Marvel Studios' desperate tricks - shooting multiple endings, not allowing even the actors to see the film, Avengers: Endgame has been leaked.

Apparently, Amazon's Alexa employees can find out where you live

Amazon Alexa is great at handling queries - be it ordering food, getting a cab, or keeping you entertained.

US: Former Vice-President Joe Biden announces 2020 run for President

Former US Vice-President, Joe Biden, has formally announced that he is running for President in 2020, putting an end to speculations on Thursday.

#BhaiThings: Salman Khan snatches journalist's phone, latter files complaint

Stars being photographed without their consent is not something new. Excited fans skip less than a heartbeat to take out their phones to click pictures whenever they see a star.

#HealthBytes: Top six food items to fight flu

During the ongoing weather change period, falling prey to cold or flu is one of the major health risks.

This IIT-grad left Rs. 21LPA job to revolutionize education system

Divanshu Kumar, an IIT-Madras student pursuing final-year Mechanical Engineering, has given up a Rs. 21 LPA job offer to revolutionize the Indian education system.

California: Woman mercilessly abandons 3-days-old puppies in dumpster, arrested

A woman, identified as Deborah Sue Culwell, was arrested in California after she dumped a plastic bag full of puppies next to a dumpster.

ICC World Cup 2019: Analyzing the squad of West Indies

West Indies have announced their 15-member squad for the upcoming ICC World Cup 2019. The mega tournament would start from May 30 in England and Wales.

Justice Ramana exits panel probing sexual harassment allegations against CJI

Justice NV Ramana, the third senior-most judge in Supreme Court, recused himself from the panel formed to investigate sexual harassment allegations leveled against Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi.

Will Daenerys become 'Mad Queen'? Here's what fan theories say

The last Game of Thrones episode had two crucial scenes featuring Daenerys. One was with Sansa Stark and the other with Jon Snow.

Secrecy, success and propaganda war: IAF reviews Balakot strikes

On February 26, IAF breached Pakistani airspace to attack Jaish-e-Mohammed camp in Balakot as a response to Pulwama attack, in which 40 CRPF soldiers were martyred.

Will India miss Rishabh Pant in the World Cup 2019?

India have already announced their 15-member squad for the upcoming ICC World Cup.

Redmi Y3 review: Impressive selfie camera, attractive price tag

As the latest addition to its portfolio of budget range devices, Xiaomi has launched the Redmi Y3 in India.

Malaika is special, but we aren't getting married: Arjun Kapoor

They will get married in a church this April. No no wait, it is in June.

Apparently, Samsung is working on its own cryptocurrency

After Microsoft and Facebook, Samsung could be the next big technology giant to jump on the bandwagon of blockchain and cryptocurrency.

#HealthBytes: Five fat-cutter drinks to help you lose weight

Losing weight healthily and effectively is a long-term process.

#NewsBytesExclusive: Rajyavardhan Rathore on absent Opposition, Modi 'current' and more

The political heat in the nation has become directly proportional to mercury. Tensions are running high and a lot is at stake for parties.

BSNL revises prepaid plans to offer 25 times more data

In a bid to take on competitors like Reliance Jio, Airtel and Vodafone, BSNL has updated some of its prepaid plans to offer up to 25 times more data benefits.

City win Manchester derby, Arsenal suffer: Key takeaways

Manchester City handed a blow to neighbours and arch-rivals, Manchester United as they won 2-0 at Old Trafford in game-week 35 of the Premier League.

CBSE Class XII Mathematics Exam: Full marks for 'tricky' question

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has released a circular asking the evaluators to give full marks for a tricky question in Class XII Mathematics examination.

No Priyanka v/s Modi in Varanasi, Congress fields Ajay Rai

Ending weeks of speculations, Congress didn't field Priyanka Gandhi Vadra from Varanasi and gave a ticket to Ajay Rai instead.

New Netflix film 'Mrs. Serial Killer' to star Jacqueline Fernandez

As streaming services continue to thrive, several film and television actors continue to enter the budding digital scene.

Dating app Bumble's AI will save you from unwanted nudes

Priyanka Chopra-backed Bumble dating app will soon use artificial intelligence to save people from unwanted nudes.

Wealthy Muslim family behind Sri Lanka attack that killed 359

Locals of Dematagoda, a quiet suburb in Sri Lankan capital Colombo, had no clue that a wealthy family in the neighborhood was planning something sinister behind closed doors.

PM Modi heads to Varanasi, will file nomination on Friday

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will file his nomination from Varanasi Lok Sabha seat on Friday, April 26, but before that BJP has planned a mega show of strength.

Candidates who beat all odds to crack UPSC CSE 2018

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

#CareerBytes: Popular YouTube Channels students can follow to learn coding

In this tech-driven world, learning how to code is no longer limited to tech professionals.

#FinancialBytes: Popular types of savings accounts offered by SBI

State Bank of India (SBI) is the largest public sector bank in the country with more than 42 crore customers.

Five tricks to learn from world's best PUBG gamer, Shroud

PUBG is one of the most tactically intense Battle Royale games and to continuously keep winning chicken dinner, among 100 gamers, you need to be a pro at looting and killing.

Reasons why Pakistan can win ICC World Cup 2019

Pakistan go into the ICC World Cup 2019 as the underdogs.

These mobile apps are must-haves for every Indian voter

As part of its "no voter to be left behind" mission, the Election Commission of India has launched a bunch of mobile apps to ensure a seamless voting experience.

Meizu launches flagship smartphone 16s with 48MP rear-camera in China

Taking on upcoming OnePlus 7 in the top-end segment, Meizu has launched its flagship smartphone, the 16s, in China.