02 May 2019

#ComicBytes: Know the history of Indian comics' feminist icon, Shakti

Raj Comics is well-known for creating iconic male characters like Nagraj, Doga, Parmanu, and Super Commando Dhruv.

ICC Rankings: India retain number one position in Tests

India retained their number one position in the ICC Test Rankings for Teams following the update of the same on Thursday.

This Japanese sex robot brothel offers male dolls for bisexuals

A sex robot brothel has opened in Nagoya, Japan, and it's now offering male sex dolls given the growing demand of bisexual threesomes among men.

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'Game of Thrones' too dark? Apparently it's your fault

Anyone who saw this week's episode of Game of Thrones would probably agree that it was an edge-of-the-seat kinda episode.

Galaxy A30, A20, A10 prices reduced by upto Rs. 1,500

Samsung has reduced the prices of its recently launched Galaxy A30, Galaxy A20, and Galaxy A10 by upto Rs. 1,500.

Aishwarya trolled for 'malnourished,' 'poorly dressed' daughter. Can we stop?

Recently, a photo of Aishwarya Rai Bachchan surfaced on social media.

Almost 10L students of UP Board failed in Hindi exam

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

#FinancialBytes: Everything about State Bank of India (SBI) ATM-cum-debit cards

With nearly 50 crore customers, the State Bank of India (SBI) is the biggest public sector bank in the country.

In 2029, you will witness huge asteroid without any telescope

Asteroid flybys are fairly common, but in 2029, a space rock will come so close to our planet that you will be able to witness it without any telescope or specialized gear.

Postpartum acne: What it is and how to treat

A pregnant woman's body undergoes umpteen physiological and hormonal changes.

Singer-rapper Badshah now proud owner of super-expensive Rolls Royce Wraith

Popular singer-rapper Aditya Prateek Singh Sisodia or as we know him, Badshah, is not only known for his groovy music but also for his expensive vice i.e. shopping.

Amazon sale: Top-deals on OnePlus 6T, iPhone X, and others

Amazon is all set to kick-off its Summer Sale 2019 from May 4.

Skoda Kodiaq Scout to arrive in India by late 2019

As per latest reports, Skoda India would be launching its Kodiaq Scout SUV by the end of 2019 in India.

Prime Video's May 2019 releases have us excited! Here's why

Amazon Prime Video is going to release some great content in May 2019.

Loved Snake on Nokia? Now try 'Snakeybus' for something better

For every youngster, entertainment on a Nokia phone meant 'Snake', the game that revolved around controlling a snake and collecting points.

Kumar Sangakkara to become MCC President from October 2019

Former Sri Lankan cricket hero Kumar Sangakkara is set to become the next MCC President from October 1, 2019 for a period of one year

#HealthBytes: Six natural hair care tips to grow hair faster

Want long, shiny, and strong hair? Everyone does.

#ComicBytes: Five of the funniest Marvel Comics superheroes

When they are not fighting crime or saving the world, some superheroes find ample time to indulge in humor.

Chhattisgarh: Mastermind of Maoist attack, who killed BJP leader, dies

In a major achievement for security forces, the mastermind of Maoist attack in April, in which BJP lawmaker Bheema Mandavi lost his life, was killed in an encounter on Thursday. Along with Mandavi, 5 police personnel had also died.

There are no takers for Energizer's 18,000mAh battery phone

At the MWC 2019, Energizer (and manufacturer Avenir Telecom) made headlines by announcing a one-of-a-kind 18,000mAh battery phone called the Energizer Power Max P18K Pop.

#ComicBytes: Five versions of Batman's sidekick, Robin, the Boy/Girl Wonder

Batman is famous for working alone but over the years, one superhero has helped him understand the importance of teamwork and camaraderie: Robin.

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

Kings XI Punjab welcome Kolkata Knight Riders at home in match number 51 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2019.

Jaitley says Opposition is not celebrating Azhar's global terrorist tag

The Opposition is not celebrating Masood Azhar's designation as a global terrorist as they may have to pay a political price, said Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Thursday.

KXIP vs KKR: How to pick the winning Dream11?

Kings XI Punjab take on Kolkata Knight Riders in match number 52 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2019.

Five new 'Game of Thrones' theories post the Long Night

The Great War ended in a not-so-great manner.

'KBC Season 11' registrations begin, here's how you can participate

Kaun Banega Crorepati, the Indian adaptation of the British game show Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? is all set to hit the small screens with its eleventh season, hosted by Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan, soon.

Google will let you auto-delete your location data: Here's how

Google tracks the location of every individual who uses an Android device or any of its web products.

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Not Yeti but a bear: Nepal dismisses Indian Army's claims

With a lot of pride, earlier this week the Indian Army declared that its expedition team sighted footprints of a Yeti in the icy heights of Himalayas. With its tweet, the Army brought back conversations to the mythical ape-like creature.

Samsung working on a smartphone with a wrap-around display

While Samsung may be jolted by its Galaxy Fold's display issues, the company is not giving up on design innovation. And, thank God for that!

#CBSEResults: All about Class-12 toppers Hansika Shukla and Karishma Arora

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has declared the much-awaited results for 2018-19 Class 12 Board Examinations on its official website on Thursday.

#HealthBytes: 6 effective home remedies to treat foot blisters

Blisters are small pocket-like circles filled with fluid that form on one or more areas of the body. They vary in sizes.

Ronaldo buys world's most expensive car at Rs. 132 crore

Back in March, Bugatti graced the Geneva Motor Show by unveiling the world's most expensive car - the La Voiture Noire.

Sophie Turner marries beau Joe Jonas in surprise Vegas wedding

Game of Thrones star Sophie Turner has just gotten married to her fiancé, singer Joe Jonas, in a surprise wedding ceremony held in Las Vegas.

Barcelona vs Liverpool: Key takeaways from the Champions League encounter

Barcelona showed why they are a step ahead of the rest in Europe after decimating a spirited Liverpool 3-0 in the semi-finals first leg of the UEFA Champions League 2018-19.

CBSE declares Class 12 results: Two girls topped the exams

Ending weeks of anticipation of students, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) declared results for Class 12 on Thursday.

#CareerBytes: Best online courses for Chartered Accountancy (CA) preparation

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

Like Godhra, Pulwama a BJP conspiracy, says ex-Gujarat CM Vaghela

On Wednesday, former Gujarat Chief Minister and NCP leader Shankersinh Vaghela said Pulwama terror attack was a conspiracy of BJP, just like the Godhra train burning incident of 2002.

Sunset by the lake: That's how Virat-Anushka spent her birthday

Anushka Sharma turned 31 yesterday, and as was reported, her cricketer-husband Virat Kohli had some exclusive plans up his sleeve.

Soon, you may get credit cards from Ola and Flipkart

Reportedly, leading internet giants Flipkart and Ola are gearing up to launch their own credit cards soon.

Cyclone Fani 450 km from Odisha, 8 lakh people evacuated

Cyclone Fani, which turned into "extreme severe cyclonic storm", is expected to hit Odisha's coastal areas by Friday. According to a recent tweet of India Meteorological Department (IMD), Cyclone Fani is about 450 km away from the state.

Is it getting difficult for H-1B holders to switch jobs

In the recent times, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has been denying the approval of applications filed by a new employer on various grounds, thus making it difficult for the current H-1B visa holders to switch jobs in the US.

India's second moon mission, Chandrayaan-2, set to launch in July

Chandrayaan-2, India's second mission to the moon, is set to launch in mid-July, the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) has announced.

Sexual harassment case: CJI Gogoi appears before committee, answers questions

On Wednesday, Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi appeared before the committee probing sexual harassment charges leveled against him, a day after the accuser pulled out of the investigation.

OnePlus 7 Pro spotted on Geekbench, 12GB RAM confirmed

OnePlus 7 on May 14, has been spotted on processor benchmarking site Geekbench.

Bangladesh change their kit for 2019 World Cup: Details here

The Bangladesh cricket team had to change their jersey strip for the upcoming ICC World Cup 2019.

This 13-year-old boy helps aspirants crack the UPSC IAS exam

UPSC Civil Services Examination is one of the toughest exams and many spend years preparing to crack the coveted exam.

Financial Bytes: Five credit cards that rich people use

Credit cards have become an essential part of our lives because of the convenience they offer. There are various types of credit cards that cater to different needs.

MIT hackers turn Great Dome into Captain America's shield

In celebration of the release of the highly-anticipated Avengers: Endgame, a group of pranksters at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology turned the school's dome into the Captain America's shield on Sunday.

Poco F1 (128GB storage model) gets a Rs. 2,000 price-cut

Xiaomi has once again reduced the price of Poco F1 (128GB storage model) in India.

01 May 2019

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

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

Engineering aspirant fails to clear JEE Main, commits suicide

On Monday, a 19-year-old boy named Sahil from Telangana allegedly shot himself dead after he failed to clear the Joint Entrance Examination.

IRCTC Tatkal bookings: Circumstances under which full refund is provided

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

Applying for PAN card offline? Avoid these mistakes

Permanent Account Number (PAN) is a unique, 10-digit alphanumeric identity allotted to all taxpayers in India by the Income Tax department.

Ricky Ponting can be an ideal coach for India: Ganguly

One of the surprises of the ongoing season of the Indian Premier League has been the rise of Delhi Capitals to the top of the table.

Reliance Jio to launch WeChat-like Super App with 100+ services

Reliance Jio is working to launch a Super App which will provide over 100 services under one platform, according to a Business Standard report.

Telangana: Serial-killer raped and murdered teens, now arrested

Telangana has been reeling from shock after a man accused of raping and murdering teenage girls was arrested by police. The serial killer had been committing the grisly crime for years now and confessed them too.

Jurgen Klopp feels threatened with Lionel Messi: Here's why

Liverpool are set to face their biggest test of the season, when they take on Barcelona in the first leg of the semi-final of the UEFA Champions League 2018-19 at Camp Nou tonight.

Selling your PC? Here's the way to remove data permanently

When you use a computer for years, you naturally keep a lot of personal and professional stuff on it.

Kal Penn to be in 'Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah'?

Indian-American actor Kal Penn took the Twitter by storm recently, when he posted a 45-second video of his, where he's seen impersonating a Gujarati 'Ladies Bhai'.

Google Pixel 3a to launch in India on May 8

The much-anticipated Google Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL will launch in India on May 8, according to a Flipkart teaser.

#HealthBytes: Myths and facts about condoms

Condoms are handy, easy to store, widely available, and above all, effective (in most of the cases).

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UFC: Brock Lesnar retires from the octagon, confirms Dana White

WWE legend Brock Lesnar has retired from MMA promotion UFC, President Dana White confirmed to ESPN on Wednesday.

Big win for India: Masood Azhar is UN-designated terrorist

In a major diplomatic win for India, Jaish-e-Mohammed founder Masood Azhar was designated as global terrorist by UN Security Council on Wednesday.

MI vs SRH: How to pick the winning Dream11?

Mumbai Indians face Sunrisers Hyderabad in match number 51 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2019.

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Hinduphobia is real, and NaMo needs to act now

In less than 24 hours, three seemingly unrelated events happened: a) The Print wrote a condescending article on Hindu statues b) Twitter, once again, blocked a pro-right account @TrueIndology c) I met a girl who was "center of left" but didn't know what it means.

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

Mumbai Indians will be aiming to qualify for the playoffs when they take on Sunrisers Hyderabad in match number 51 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2019.

Chaliye beta: Akshay's reply when asked why he didn't vote

When Akshay Kumar didn't join his fellow Bollywood stars to cast his vote in the ongoing Lok Sabha polls, many eyebrows were raised. Mumbai voted on Monday, April 29, and Akshay was nowhere to be seen near polling booths.

Dhoni might miss the match against Delhi Capitals: Details here

The IPL 2019 has reached its business end as defending champions Chennai Super Kings are all set to take on Delhi Capitals.

WikiLeaks founder sentenced to 50-weeks jail for skipping bail

In a major development, Julian Assange, the founder of WikiLeaks, has been sentenced to 50 weeks in the UK prison for breaching bail conditions.

Varanasi: EC cancels nomination of PM Modi's opponent Tej Bahadur

On Wednesday, the Election Commission canceled the nomination of Tej Bahadur Yadav, the former BSF jawan, who was contesting from Varanasi as a Samajwadi Party candidate opposite Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

How Facebook can pair you up with your 'Secret Crush'

Facebook has kicked off its annual developer conference, giving a look at a number of changes it plans to bring into its products.

AI pilot, sacked for failing alcohol-test, promoted as Regional Director

A senior pilot of Air India, Arvind Kathpalia, has recently been promoted as the Regional Director (Northern Region) of the national carrier.

Samsung Galaxy A70 with triple-camera setup goes on sale

Samsung's recently launched Galaxy A70 goes on sale in India starting today.

#GamingBytes: Movies that were terrible adaptations of popular video games

Sometimes a video game becomes such a huge cultural phenomenon that movie producers just have to adapt it in a film.

Actor Rishi Kapoor is cancer free, confirms director Rahul Rawail

Last year in September, veteran actor, Rishi Kapoor, left his fans anxious as he suddenly moved to New York, USA, for getting an undisclosed medical illness treated.

Forgot SBI Internet banking password? Here's how to reset it

State Bank of India's Internet banking platform offers a range of personal banking services to its users.

Understanding how Cyclone Fani got its name

Cyclone Fani, which has turned into "extremely severe cyclonic storm", has been giving sleepless nights to many.

15 jawans martyred after Naxals trigger IED blast in Maharashtra

In a disturbing incident, 15 C-60 commandos of Maharashtra Police lost their lives on Wednesday after Naxals triggered an IED blast in Gadchiroli district of the state.

How much Robert Downey Jr., others earned from Marvel films?

We can all agree that any actor who lands sizable roles in a Marvel film gets very rich and very famous, very quickly.

#HealthBytes: 6 home remedies for smelly feet in summers

You come back home, remove your shoes, and a pungent smell spreads across, making you feel uncomfortable and embarrassed. Sounds familiar?

The best smartphones you can gift someone under Rs. 15,000

Buying a gift can be a painstaking job, especially when you are looking to gift someone a smartphone.

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Which are the five pay-per-views WWE should bring back?

The WWE is well-known for its weekly two shows, Raw and SmackDown.

#GamingBytes: Giving 'Endgame' spoilers could get you banned from games

One of the worst things you can do today is spoiling the suspense of a cultural phenomenon.

Champions League, Barcelona vs Liverpool: Preview, Dream11 and more

Spanish league champions Barcelona take on a resurgent Liverpool in the Champions League 2018-19 semi-final first leg.

Happy Birthday Anushka! Here are times you broke the norm

Anushka Sharma turns 31 today, and her cricketer-husband Virat Kohli has planned a special private dinner for them.

You should be raped: Delhi woman tells girls wearing short-dresses

As disgusting as it is, people still believe the length of a girl's dress is inversely proportional to her "chances" of getting raped. The shorter the dress, the higher the chances.

Cyclone Fani inches towards Odisha, state put on high alert

Cyclone Fani has turned into "extremely severe cyclonic storm" and is inching towards the coast of Odisha, prompting MeT Department to issue a orange warning.

F8: This is how Facebook and Instagram will change now

A few hours ago, Facebook hosted the opening keynote for its F8 developer conference.

Poonam Sinha is richer than husband Shatrughan, their assets reveal

On Monday, Congress' Shatrughan Sinha, who is contesting from Bihar's Patna Sahib, declared his assets worth Rs. 112.22 crore. But he is still poorer as compared to his wife Poonam, who is Samajwadi Party's candidate from Lucknow.

Redmi Note 7 Pro gets Fortnite support with MIUI update

Just a couple of weeks after the announcement, Xiaomi has finally brought support for Fortnite mobile game on its recently launched Redmi Note 7 Pro.

CJI sexual harassment case: Woman walks out of inquiry panel

The former Supreme Court employee, who accused Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi of sexual misconduct, said late Tuesday evening that she won't be part of panel probing the allegations as she is "unlikely to get justice".

#FinancialBytes: Got your first credit-card? Here's how to handle it

Credit cards have become an essential financial tool today because of the convenience they offer. People use credit cards for almost everything, including online/offline shopping, bill payments, travel-purchases, etc.

Popular websites in India to buy refurbished products from

Refurbished products are becoming an increasingly popular alternative to new products these days.

Now, Airtel ventures into video with free 'Wynk Tube' service

In a bid to match the likes of leading streaming platforms, specifically YouTube Music and Gaana, Bharti Airtel has ventured into video content.

VVS Laxman loses cool over CoA's conflict of interest charges

Cricket Advisory Committee member VVS Laxman lost his cool after the Supreme Court-appointed Committee of Administrators (CoA) charged him with a conflict of interest over his involvement with Indian Premier League franchise Sunrisers Hyderabad.

Why you should choose credit cards over debit cards

On the surface, both credit and debit cards are almost identical- both are plastic money, carry 16-digit card number, expiry date and PIN codes.

Realme Anniversary Sale: Here's a sneak-peek at the top deals

Realme is all set to host its 1st Anniversary sale from May 2-4.

#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.