30 Apr 2019

#CareerBytes: How to prepare for JEE Advanced?

The Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) is the most difficult engineering entrance exam for admission to top technical institutes. JEE comprises Main and Advanced exams.

ATP Rankings: Novak Djokovic remains number 1, Nadal drops points

Serbian tennis great Novak Djokovic has retained his world number one spot, as the updated ATP Rankings reveal no major changes in the rankings.

This mysterious whale could be Russian spy, marine experts claim

In a weird case, marine experts in Norway are suspecting that a white beluga whale (Delphinapterus leucas) is a Russian Navy operative.

IPL 2019: Ganguly impressed with fearless attitude of Delhi Capitals

As Delhi Capitals (DC) ended a seven-year-long wait to earn a play-offs berth, batting consultant Sourav Ganguly was all praise for the side's bold and fearless approach in the ongoing 12th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL).

IIT Madras registers 15% increase in placement offers, breaks record

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras has concluded the campus placements for the session 2018-19 and recorded an increase of 15%, which is an all-time high.

Flipkart 'Flipstart Days' sale: Here's a sneak-peek at top deals

Flipkart has announced its 'Flipstart Days' sale starting from May 1.

CSK vs DC: Match preview, head-to-head records and pitch report

Chennai Super Kings and Delhi Capitals clash in match number 50 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2019.

#Review: Realme 3 Pro is the only phone you need

India's mobile market is flooded with camera-centric phones, gaming-focused handsets, and even some good-looking cellphones. But the problem is that only a few of them check all the boxes. The concern worsens when you want everything at affordable prices.

Want to be a YouTuber? Here's everything you'll need

Over the years, YouTube has evolved into a platform for creators, a place where one can go and showcase their skills to a ginormous audience-base.

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Which WWE superstars should turn face?

The WWE superstars are mostly known for their persona and how they cut promos.

Can we talk about cricketer James Faulkner's revolting 'boyfriend' post?

Yesterday, Australian cricketer James Faulkner took to Instagram where he seemingly "came out of the closet."

OPPO F11 Pro Avengers Edition to go on sale tomorrow

The recently launched OPPO F11 Pro Avengers Edition will go on sale for the first time in India at 11 am tomorrow via Amazon.

Scholes warns Pogba to come out of fantasy world

Manchester United legend Paul Scholes has taken a shot at star mid-fielder Paul Pogba.

Asaram's son, rape convict Narayan Sai, sentenced to life imprisonment

A Sessions Court in Gujarat's Surat has sentenced Narayan Sai, the son of self-proclaimed godman Asaram, to life imprisonment on Tuesday. He was found guilty in a rape case.

#ComicBytes: The tiny Marvel character who's defeated the BIGGEST villains

One of the lesser known Marvel characters, Squirrel Girl has defeated the worst of villains including Thanos and Doctor Doom.

Maruti Suzuki Ertiga 1.5-liter diesel engine launched at Rs. 9.86L

Maruti Suzuki has introduced the diesel model of its Maruti Suzuki Ertiga in India at a starting price of Rs. 9.86 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi).

21-year-old cried endlessly after watching 'Avengers: Endgame,' hospitalized

Marking the end of an era, Avengers: Endgame left several fans emotional as they had to say goodbye to some of their favorite superheroes.

CSK vs DC: How to pick the winning Dream11?

Chennai Super Kings and Delhi Capitals take on each other in match number 50 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2019.

Xiaomi's Redmi brand confirms flagship smartphone with pop-up camera design

So far, we've had some info and spy shots of a premium Redmi smartphone that'll feature an elevating camera and top-end hardware. However, nothing was certain.

iOS

#CareerBytes: Some useful mobile apps for Chartered Accountants (CAs)

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

Pacer Mohammed Shami's wife arrested for creating ruckus, later released

On Sunday, Hasin Jahan, the estranged wife of Indian cricketer Mohammed Shami was arrested in Amroha, Uttar Pradesh.

Chowkidar chor hai remark: SC scolds Rahul Gandhi, demands apology

Coming down heavily on Congress President Rahul Gandhi, the Supreme Court on Tuesday said he should apologize for falsely attributing the "Chowkidar Chor Hai" remark to the top court.

HBO

How could 'Game of Thrones' kill their final boss already?

Game of Thrones had fans shake after this week's episode. The Long Night was literally dark and full of errors.

Gurugram man raped 8-year-old repeatedly after wife died, arrested: Police

A man has been arrested in Gurugram for allegedly raping his eight-year-old daughter repeatedly over several months, police said yesterday.

L-G Kiran Bedi can't interfere in Puducherry government's activities: HC

Handing over a major setback to Puducherry Lieutenant Governor Kiran Bedi, Madras High Court on Tuesday said she can't act independently and neither can she interfere in day-to-day activities of the government.

BJP-councillor, who used to sell tea, elected North Delhi mayor

BJP councillor Avtar Singh, who used to sell tea for a living, was yesterday elected unopposed as the new mayor of North Delhi.

Champions League, Ajax vs Tottenham: Preview, Dream11 and more

Tottenham Hotspur face a resurgent Ajax in the semi-finals first leg of the UEFA Champions League 2018-19 season.

OnePlus 7 Pro: Everything we know about the "true flagship"

The new OnePlus flagship, the OnePlus 7, is ready to arrive on May 14 alongside a more premium model, the OnePlus 7 Pro.

Woman dies after husband drags her from second-floor to ground-floor

A woman died after her husband dragged her from their second-floor residence to the ground-floor following a heated argument, a police official said yesterday.

Telangana: 25 commit suicide after 33% students wrongly declared failed

A wave of outrage took over Telangana as 25 students committed suicide in the last 10 days, following the state board result fiasco. A whopping 33% students were wrongly declared failed.

'GoT's great war has ended, here's what might happen now

The war Game of Thrones was teasing for the entirety of its eight seasons has finally ended in one episode, and with a surprising conclusion.

Asansol: After 'bed-tea' excuse, Sen says 'little violence happens'

Trinamool's Moon Moon Sen, who is contesting from West Bengal's Asansol, found nothing unusual in the poll violence and said, "Thoda toh hoga hi, har jagah hota hai."

Redmi Y3, with 32MP selfie camera, available in India

Xiaomi's recently launched Redmi Y3 with 32MP selfie camera is now up for grabs in India.

Modi won't visit makeshift Ram Temple for no apparent reason

During his first visit to Ayodhya as the Prime Minister on May 1, Narendra Modi won't visit the makeshift Ram temple in the Uttar Pradesh town, reports HT. He had skipped visiting the temple in 2014 as well when he was campaigning.

Happy birthday Rohit Sharma: Here's a look at his achievements

Senior Indian cricketer Rohit Sharma celebrates his 32nd birthday today.

Ness Wadia sentenced to jail in Japan for possessing drugs

Ness Wadia, the flamboyant Indian businessman, was sentenced to two years of prison in Japan for allegedly possessing drugs, claimed Financial Times.

Kangana attacks Sonia, says "we were slaves of Italian governments"

Renowned actress Kangana Ranaut launched a fresh salvo yesterday. This time it wasn't against Alia Bhatt, but the Congress and its former chief Sonia Gandhi.

Now, Samsung has a 'vertical TV' for content-loving millennials

If we keep Galaxy Fold apart, Samsung has done incredibly well in the display department, be it for phones or TVs.

How much money 'Avengers: Endgame' made? Here are mind-boggling facts

Avengers: Endgame has had a blast of an opening weekend.

Centre issues notice to Rahul Gandhi over citizenship status

Right in the middle of ongoing Lok Sabha polls, the Ministry of Home Affairs on Tuesday sent a notice to Congress President Rahul Gandhi to explain his position on a row pertaining to his citizenship.

OnePlus 7 will feature a notch-less screen, dual-lens rear camera

Contrary to previous leaks, which claimed that OnePlus 7 will retain the design of OnePlus 6T, the upcoming phone has appeared in a new music video with an all-screen design similar to the OnePlus 7 Pro.

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Indian Army says expedition team saw 'Yeti' footprints, shares evidence

On Monday, Indian Army tweeted an expedition team came across footprints of Yeti, a mythical apelike beast, in the icy heights of Himalayas and also shared pictures for proof.

ISIS chief Baghdadi appears in video after 5 years

For the first time in five years, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, the ISIS chief who had gone underground and was presumed dead, surfaced in a new video.

#FinancialBytes: All you need to know about loans on credit-cards

Credit cards play an essential role in our lives and are among the most widely-used cashless payment methods because of the convenience they offer.

#CareerBytes: Busting some commonly believed myths around Chartered Accountancy (CA)

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

Hero's XPulse 200, XPulse 200T to launch on May 1

Hero MotoCorp is all set to launch its adventure motorcycle, the XPulse 200, in India on May 1.

GoDaddy shutters over 15,000 subdomains linked to online scams

In a major crackdown, popular web hosting service GoDaddy has taken down more than 15,000 sub-domains connected to online scams.

Is Vivo Y17 the best smartphone under Rs. 18,000?

Taking on the likes of Redmi Note 7 Pro, Realme 3 Pro, and Galaxy A50 in the mid-range segment, Vivo has launched the Y17 in India at Rs. 17,990.

29 Apr 2019

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

Sunrisers Hyderabad notched two points, as they defeated Kings XI Punjab by 45 runs in the match number 45 of IPL 2019.

#FinancialBytes: Fixed Deposit (FD) rates of top public, private banks

When it comes to investment options, Fixed Deposits (FD) are among the top choices in India as they guarantee fixed returns to investors.

IRCTC: Comparing 'Tatkal' and 'Premium Tatkal' ticket bookings

For facilitating last-minute passenger reservations, IRCTC offers online Tatkal ticket booking service.

WWE

#ComicBytes: Valhalla, He's coming (Thor facts for fans!)

The immortal God, Thor is a founding member of Marvel's best-known superhero lineup, Avengers.

OPPO A1k, with 4,000mAh battery, goes on sale in India

Expanding its portfolio of budget-range smartphones, OPPO has launched A1k at Rs. 8,490 in India.

HBO

'GoT' actor Daniel Portman revealed older women fans groped him

Everyone knows Daniel Portman as the super loyal squire Podrick Payne from Game of Thrones.

Top 5 iOS features we want to see on Android

As a long-time iOS user who recently switched to the open world of Android, I am enjoying every bit of Google's mobile software. It offers me the freedom to customize my phone, has better notification management, and fluid multitasking experience.

#HealthBytes: Five food-items that boost women's sexual health

A satisfying sexual life results in overall emotional, physical, and mental well-being among couples.

Congress moves SC against Modi, Shah for violating poll code

On Monday, Congress moved Supreme Court alleging that Election Commission isn't taking action against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP President Amit Shah for violating Model Code of Conduct.

Finch thanks Kohli and MSD for their gesture: Details here

Australia ODI cricket team captain Aaron Finch is a big fan of Indian stalwarts MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli.

Discounted Galaxy S10e or OnePlus 6T: Which is better?

Samsung's Galaxy S10e continues to be one of the best-selling flagship phones of this year. And with the latest discounts, it has become more appealing than ever.

#JEEMain April 2019 results out: Here's how you can check

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the results of JEE Main April 2019 on the official JEE Main website (jeemain.nic.in).

RCB vs RR: Preview, head-to-head, pitch report and Dream11

The match number 49 of the 12th edition of the Indian Premier League would see Virat Kohli-led Royal Challengers Bangalore take on Rajasthan Royals.

Priyanka, BFFs enjoy all-girls' party, Alia "missed the madness"

Priyanka Chopra, who is in town for her brother Siddharth's wedding festivities, met her girl gang recently. From the pictures, one can easily deduce the kind of fun they had.

SP replaces Varanasi candidate, fields sacked-soldier Tej Bahadur against Modi

In what seems like a bid to make the battle for Varanasi in elections more interesting, Samajwadi Party replaced its candidate with Tej Bahadur Yadav, the sacked BSF jawan who had complained about poor food.

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Anand Mahindra tweets about 'perils' of having a smart wife

Anand Mahindra, Chairman of the Mahindra Group, remains in news for more reasons than one.

Pakistan open to Azhar's listing as terrorist, but conditions apply

On Sunday, Pakistan Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mohammad Faisal said his country is fine with Masood Azhar's listing in UN as a terrorist, as long as the development is not related to Pulwama attack.

When 'Invisible malware' infect your PC, antivirus can't do anything

If you think your computer's antivirus is strong enough to deal with all sorts of malware and virus attacks, think again!

#AnimeBytes: Why Netflix is a boon for Indian anime fans

A couple of years ago, there was no legal way to watch anime in India. Fans often resorted to unauthorized streaming websites or torrent downloads.

Rohit Sharma fined for breaching code of conduct: Details here

On Sunday, Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma was fined for breaching the code of conduct during his side's loss to Kolkata Knight Riders in the match number 47 of IPL 2019.

Sri Lanka's face veil ban takes effect under new regulation

Muslim women in Sri Lanka won't be allowed to wear any form of face veils in public starting today under new regulations announced by President Maithripala Sirisena who used emergency powers in the wake of the Easter Sunday bombings.

#UPBoard: No student could pass board examinations in 165 schools

The results for Class X and XII of UP Board were declared by the Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad on April 27.

World Cup: Alex Hales dropped from England squad- Details here

England opener Alex Hales has been dropped from the squad following his ban for using recreational drugs.

Is your child struggling with math? Try these start-ups' services

Math can be a tricky subject for many students who struggle to understand core concepts, which can lead to confusion and discourage them from learning math.

Now, you can clear Gmail's clutter: Here's how

Google's Gmail emailing service offers a bunch of features but even after years of development and evolution, the product remains somewhat cluttered.

Bathinda: Wardens strip female students to 'check' sanitary pads

In a shocking incident, around a dozen female students of a private university, Akal University, in Bathinda (Punjab) were forced to strip their clothes for allegedly dumping a used sanitary pad in the hostel's washroom.

By 2070, Facebook could have more dead than living users

Over the next 50 years, the number of dead user profiles on Facebook could be more than those of the living, a new study from Oxford University has revealed.

Delhi: Immigration-system server down at airport, long queues at counter

Immigration system server was down at Delhi airport after midnight, resulting in long queues of people at immigration counters.

Late bed-tea, Sen on why she wasn't aware of Asansol-violence

As violence mired polling in West Bengal's Asansol on Monday, Trinamool candidate Moon Moon Sen said she didn't know about it as she got her bed-tea "late".

Which WWE superstars should turn heel?

The WWE Superstars are famous not only for their in-ring skills, but for their persona as well.

'Avengers: Endgame' collects record-breaking Rs. 186.45 crore on opening weekend

Marvel's latest offering, Avengers: Endgame, is on a record-shattering spree. The highly-anticipated MCU film has been doing exceptionally well globally. It reportedly collected $26.7mn (Rs. 186.45cr) in India on its opening weekend, even surpassing its predecessor Avengers: Infinity War (Rs. 94.03cr net).

Delhi: Chemical factory catches fire, 30 fire engines sent

A fire broke out at a chemical factory in Naraina, Delhi on Monday. 30 fire engines were immediately sent to the spot.

#HealthBytes: Five home remedies to get rid of dandruff naturally

Dandruff affects roughly half of the world population.

Katrina reveals how she coped up after splitting from Ranbir

When Ranbir Kapoor and Katrina Kaif met on the sets of Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani (2009), cupid struck, and soon a relationship ensued.

Now, Lego offers braille bricks for blind kids: Details here

In an outstanding move, the Lego Group has announced 'Lego braille bricks' - a new version of its famous construction toys.

NDA minister says ATS had proof against Pragya Thakur

On Sunday, NDA minister and Republican Party of India (RPI) President Ramdas Athawale criticized BJP's decision to field Pragya Thakur from Bhopal and stressed that Anti-Terrorism Squad had proof against her.

Mark Zuckerberg built this device to help his wife sleep

Mark Zuckerberg, the founder of social media giant Facebook, has invented an adorable device to help his wife, Priscilla Chan, sleep without worrying about the time to check on kids.

Man, who survived Sri Lanka bombing, witnessed Mumbai attacks too

Dubai-based Abhinav Chari has stepped out of UAE only twice, and both the times he cheated death.

Now, your Android phone's notifications will appear on Windows 10

Microsoft's 'Your Phone' app for Windows 10 is getting a handy new feature - notifications.

'GoT' S08E03 review: All theories about the Night King, RIP

If I could describe this episode in three words, they'd be, exciting, anticlimactic, and unexpected.

#ElectionPhase4: 72 constituencies go to polls, Bollywood celebrities vote

The fourth phase of elections began on Monday as 72 Lok Sabha seats, spread across 9 states, went into polling. In this phase, 957 candidates are in the fray.

#CareerBytes: These institutes offer free UPSC IAS coaching for underprivileged

The UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE), also popularly known as the IAS exam, is one of the toughest exams. But with the right preparation and hard work, one can crack the exam.

#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.

French Cup: Post defeat, did Neymar punch a fan?

Brazilian and Paris Saint-Germain forward Neymar has, once again, found himself in the center of a controversy.

Moto RAZR renders reveal foldable design, retail box also spotted

Motorola's iconic RAZR phone is all set to make a grand comeback.

Reasons why Australia can win the 2019 World Cup

Australia will look to defend the ICC World Cup and after their recent shows, cricket analysts feel that they have the squad to script another title victory.

Want to schedule email on Gmail? Here's a step-by-step guide

Just recently, Gmail, the popular emailing service from Google, received a handy new feature -scheduling.