14 May 2019

Here are the hits and flops of Premier League 2018-19

The Premier League 2018-19 season came to end last Sunday.

CRPF bans its troops from playing PUBG Mobile: Here's why

The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) recently instructed its commanding officers to ban troops from playing the Battle Royale game, PUBG Mobile.

OnePlus 7 Pro, OnePlus 7, and Bullets Wireless 2 unveiled

OnePlus is hosting its OnePlus 7 series launch event in India, New York, and London.

#NewsBytesExclusive: SARVA, the Jennifer Lopez-backed Indian fitness start-up

Just as millions continue to battle stress, anxiety, and depression, SARVA, a Mumbai-based health start-up, is rising to help.

Lionel Messi booed by Barcelona fans: Details here

If we talk about Barcelona, the first name that comes to one's mind is Lionel Messi.

Here's how you can auto-delete Google history

At its recently concluded I/O 2019 event, Google announced some privacy and security features to address the looming concern of data protection in the ever-evolving digital age.

Did Shane Watson play IPL 2019 final with an injury?

The IPL 2019 final was one of the most thrilling matches to date, which saw the tie go down to the final ball.

This woman introduces eco-friendly way to dispose used sanitary napkins

Reportedly, more than 1.1 lakh kg of sanitary pad waste is generated every year in India.

Virat Kohli bags top accolades in CEAT Awards: Details here

Indian skipper Virat Kohli has been enjoying an impressive streak for quite some time.

Realme C2 to go on sale tomorrow: Details here

Realme's recently launched budget-range smartphone, the Realme C2, will go on sale in India tomorrow via Flipkart and official Realme website at 12 PM.

Indian Railways bookings: Key rules to know about ticket reservations

Indian Railways allows passengers to book train tickets offline (through reservation counters) and online (via e-ticketing service- IRCTC's portal).

Redmi's upcoming "flagship killer" will be called K20

Xiaomi's Redmi sub-brand is working to launch a new flagship device that will be pitted against OPPO Reno and OnePlus 7-series in the mid-premium segment.

Jack Ma advises married-employees: "Sex for six days, six times"

Alibaba founder Jack Ma stoked up controversy recently after he advised his married employees to follow "669," that is, "Sex for six days, six times, with duration being the key."

Monsoon to hit Kerala coast on 4 June: Details here

India's private weather forecasting agency Skymet on Tuesday predicted that the Southwest Monsoon this year is likely to hit the Southern Kerala coast on 4 June, making a timely onset.

#ComicBytes: Did you know these interesting facts about Captain America?

Captain America is the most honorable hero of all times. He has worked with some of the greatest heroes to defeat some of the worst villains in the Marvel Universe.

Paytm launches first-ever credit card: Here's how you can apply

Online payments giant Paytm has forayed into the credit category with the launch of its first-ever credit card in India.

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'GoT' commits another "blunder" with Jaime Lannister's hand. Fans hyperventilate

Game of Thrones fans all over the world had severely criticized the show a few days back when a coffee cup featured in an episode.

Shocked by student's suicide over failure, IAS-officer shares own marks

The Chhattisgarh state board exam results were declared recently following which an 18-year-old student from Raigarh committed suicide for failing in board exams for the second time.

This 27-year-old had his wedding without a bride. Here's why

A perfect wedding day is a dream for most. Everything, right from the outfit, to the venue and makeup, is considered while planning.

Why Congress doesn't need elitism of Sam Pitroda and Aiyar

Politics is all about connecting with people. Voters want to see their reflection in their representatives. If they fail to strike a chord, how will they raise important issues?

CBSE: Deadline to apply for marks verification is today

Central Board of Secondary Education declared the results for Class X and Class XII on May 6 and May 2 respectively.

Kohli is determined to win World Cup, says childhood coach

The ICC World Cup 2019 is just a couple of weeks away, and India are one of the favorites to lift their third title.

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WWE: Here are five unknown facts about Becky Lynch

WWE has seen many legendary female wrestlers in its history.

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Shocker! Twitter shared location of some iOS users

In another case of poor data security, Twitter has apologized for leaking the location data of iOS users by 'mistake'.

In 2018, 109 babies were named 'Tesla'

As per the recent data released by the Social Security Administration, in 2018, 109 people in the US named their newborn babies Tesla, after the automotive and energy company owned by Elon Musk.

Indian beauties at Cannes: Aishwarya, Sonam, Deepika, Kangana

Several Bollywood actresses are now in talks with their stylists, nutritionists and gym instructors, because they have a red carpet to grace soon.

Five best camera phones currently available in India

Thanks to the ever-increasing competition, flagship devices are setting new benchmarks in the smartphone world.

Businessman stabbed to death for protesting vulgar remarks against daughter

Taking action against the harassers of her daughter proved costly to a 52-year-old businessman in New Delhi.

Five IAS officers who made India better with their initiatives

The Indian Administrative Service (IAS) is the most prestigious and sought-after Civil Service of the country.

Now, try Elon Musk's extraordinary text-generating AI: Here's how

Back in February, Elon Musk's OpenAI had claimed it had built an improved language processing algorithm that generated full texts, complete with nuances and contexts.

Won't sell F-21s to anyone except India: Lockheed Martin

US company Lockheed Martin, which leads the aerospace industry, has offered a new deal to India. The company has said it will not sell newly-rolled F-21 jets to any other country if India decides to purchase 114 planes.

OPPO F11 Pro, F11's prices reduced: Check new prices here

Chinese smartphone manufacturer OPPO has reduced the prices of its mid-range OPPO F11 Pro and F11 in India by Rs. 2,000.

BJP worker, who shared meme on Mamata Banerjee, gets bail

On Tuesday, the Supreme Court granted bail to BJP worker Priyanka Sharma, who was arrested for sharing a meme on West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.

Here's how Sonam Kapoor is preparing for this year's Cannes

This year Cannes Film Festival will be held from May 14 to 25, and till now, we know that several Indian beauties will grace the red carpet.

OnePlus 7 launching today: Here's how to watch live event

OnePlus is all set to unveil its latest batch of flagship killers - the OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7 Pro - at simultaneous events in India, US, and Europe.

Polling-agent, arrested for influencing voters, asked woman to 'pick' lotus

On Sunday, a polling agent was arrested in Faridabad for trying to influence at least three female voters inside the booth. Had it not been for a video, which went viral, the man might have remained scot-free.

Update WhatsApp! Attackers injecting spyware through a single voice call

If you don't want your phone to be taken over by hackers, update WhatsApp immediately.

Priyanka Gandhi makes fun of PM Modi over 'radar-cloud' comment

Recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a peculiar remark about Balakot strikes. In an interview, he said he approved the risky operation even after the weather turned bad.

#FinancialBytes: 5 credit card charges, fees you should know about

Credit cards are one of the widely-used cashless payment methods in this digital era because of the convenience they offer.

#HealthBytes: 5 Indian foods to help you lose weight

Weight loss isn't about sacrificing meals or fasting. In fact, these practices might turn out to be health-defying.

Dyson launches new cordless vacuum cleaner, air purifier, task light

British tech giant Dyson has expanded its portfolio of home electronics in the Indian market.

Infinix Hot S4, featuring 32MP selfie-camera, to launch in India

Expanding its portfolio of budget-range smartphones, Infinix Mobiles is all set to launch its camera-centric Hot S4 in India on May 21.

This Prime Minister spends his Saturdays treating people, conducting surgeries

Bhutan, the Himalayan country between India and China with a population of 7.5 lakh, is known in the world for being carbon negative and the happiest country in Asia.

13 May 2019

Over a million computers remain vulnerable to WannaCry-like attacks

Two years ago, a major ransomware-based cyberattack, dubbed WannaCry, compromised hundreds of thousands of computers across the globe.

#1984HuaToHua: Pitroda should be ashamed of himself, says Rahul Gandhi

Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Monday said that party leader Sam Pitroda "should be ashamed of himself" for the remarks he made on the 1984 anti-Sikh riots last week.

Vivo Y95's price reduced again, now starts at Rs. 13,990

Chinese tech-giant Vivo has slashed the prices of its budget-range Vivo Y95 in India by Rs. 1,000.

#GamingBytes: Best free games you can play on Steam

Steam is a blessing for PC Gamers. It has a fantastic collection of games and provides some equally fantastic discounts and deals from time to time.

2019 elections: Polling agent arrested for influencing voters in Faridabad

In an incident which casts doubts on the fairness of elections, a man was arrested for trying to influence voters in Faridabad.

AB de Villiers not to feature in BBL: Details here

Former South African legend AB de Villiers has decided not to feature in the upcoming edition of Australia's Big Bash League (BBL).

OnePlus 7 series to launch with Jio's "Beyond Speed Offer"

The highly-anticipated OnePlus 7 and OnePlus 7 Pro, set to launch on May 14, will come with an attractive "Beyond Speed Offer" from Reliance Jio.

Hero Pleasure Plus launched in India for Rs. 47,000

Hero MotoCorp has finally launched its much-awaited Pleasure Plus 110 in India.

Novak Djokovic talks about Rafael Nadal's French Open chances

With just two weeks to go for the French Open, the biggest discussion among fans is as to if 11-time winner Rafael Nadal is the favorite to defend his title.

Tired of workout? Try this VR gym for some fun

People can be gym freaks, but the deal is, not everyone loves the idea of training, lifting weights daily.

Engineering aspirants not so interested in IITs anymore? Here's why

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) has long been a reputed institution among young aspirants (and their parents, too). Out of India's top 10 engineering colleges, 8 are IITs.

5 questions for (Kabhi)neta Kamal Haasan

Kamal Haasan is a part-time politician. When he is bored, his team asks him to perform in front of live audience. Case in point: Voters in a Muslim-dominated area (by his own admission) of Karur district.

Here are the best moments of IPL 2019

The IPL 2019 has come to an end, with Mumbai Indians claiming the record fourth title to become the most successful team in the history.

CA v/s CMA: Let's understand the difference

For those interested in making a career in finance, Chartered Accountancy (CA) and Cost and Management Accountancy (CMA) are the two most popular options to opt.

Mumbai: Man flashes penis at woman inside ATM, now arrested

In a shocking incident, a 38-year-old man was arrested for allegedly flashing a woman inside an ATM kiosk in Navghar, Mumbai.

Best Vivo smartphones currently available in India for every budget

Vivo, one of the leading smartphone makers in the world, enjoys huge popularity in India.

#TechBytes: Handy tips to avoid WhatsApp Web loading issues

As WhatsApp dominates as the most used messaging app in the world, you may be willing to use the web client of the service, aka WhatsApp Web, on your computer.

Kashmir: Local rapes three-year-old during iftar, people protest on streets

Once again, humanity has hit a new low. This time, in Kashmir.

Is Eden Hazard moving to Real Madrid?

Chelsea's attacking mid-fielder Eden Hazard on Sunday said he has made his decision about his future with the club.

#ComicBytes: Doctor Strange has some rather astonishing powers!

The master of mystic arts is no 'stranger' to extraordinary powers. He has been the Sorcerer-Supreme of Earth for a long time now, and has faced some pretty powerful enemies.

Rajasthan: Assaulted by in-laws, woman walks naked to file complaint

A disturbing incident, which shows women are treated as second class citizens, was reported from Rajasthan's Churu.

Spotify Lite for low-end smartphones now available in India

In a bid to expand its user base in India, Spotify has launched a lighter version of its music app in the country.

Sanjay Manjrekar reveals MS Dhoni's reaction post IPL final loss

The IPL 2019 final turned out to be a thriller, as Mumbai Indians triumphed title holders Chennai Super Kings by a run in Hyderabad on Sunday.

Sunny Leone turns 38, husband Daniel says 'sexiest woman ever'

Sunny Leone turned 38 today, and her husband, Daniel Weber took to Instagram to wish her, and boy! was that a wish.

Hero Maestro Edge 125 launched in India for Rs. 58,500

Hero MotoCorp has finally launched its all-new Maestro Edge 125 in India.

My life hacked in an instant: 'RCB girl' Deepika Ghose

On May 4, during an Indian Premier League (IPL) match between the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), a lot of fans were focused elsewhere.

Amazon Sale: Deals on Honor 8X, Honor Play, View 20

Amazon's 'Honor Days' sale with attractive deals and discounts on offer has started.

Five popular IAS officers who later turned into politicians

The Indian Administrative Service (IAS) is the most prestigious and sought-after Civil Service of the country.

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WWE: Here are five unknown facts about Seth Rollins

Reigning Universal Champion Seth Rollins is one of the fan-favorite superstars in WWE at present.

Decoding Kartik Aaryan's popularity in the advertisement world

In the last few years, Bollywood actor Kartik Aaryan has, quite surprisingly so, emerged as one of the top stars in Bollywood.

Sold by father, gang-raped, ignored by cops, woman burns self

A woman, hailing from Uttar Pradesh's Hapur is fighting for her life after she set herself on fire.

The complete list of winners of Indian Premier League 2019

The million-dollar T20 tournament, IPL 2019, came to a thrilling end on Sunday, as Mumbai Indians beat title holders Chennai Super Kings to clinch their fourth title.

Want something new? See this Louis Vuitton purse with screen

Just as technology giants continue to integrate foldable panels with phones and smart watches, fashion house Louis Vuitton has used the tech for one of its own products - purse.

26-year-old girl, arrested for sharing Mamata Banerjee's meme, moves SC

When governments fail citizens, they turn towards the courts. And Priyanka Sharma is following the same path.

Shocker! Rakhi Sawant wins Dadasaheb Phalke for 'Best Item Dancer'

Rakhi Sawant always hits headlines for her controversial statements and/or moves that usually leave us laughing.

'Sacred Games 2', National Geographic posters shot on this smartphone

OnePlus's first-ever true flagship phone, the OnePlus 7 Pro, is once again making headlines for its camera capabilities.

Digvijaya Singh didn't cast his vote. The reason is weird

It seems former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Digvijaya Singh didn't want to take any chances on Sunday, even if it meant giving up his democratic right.

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Soon, you'd be able to use Tinder on weak connection

Following the footsteps of Twitter and Facebook, popular dating giant Tinder is gearing up to launch a lite version of its mobile app.

'GoT' S08E05 review: One season to destroy them all

Chaos isn't a pit. Chaos isn't a ladder. Chaos is what this show has become now.

Will Modi hang himself if Congress gets 40+ seats: Kharge

The 2019 elections will probably go down in history as the one in which civility hit a new low every day. And this time, senior Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge is to be blamed.

#FinancialBytes: Different ways to send money abroad from India

Nowadays, people can send money to their loved ones abroad in a much convenient and simpler manner.

IPL 2019: Twitter erupts after Mumbai Indians bag fourth title

Mumbai Indians held their nerves till the final ball to tame title holders Chennai Super Kings in a thrilling IPL 2019 final at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, on Sunday.

Uber's employee, now a billionaire, was hired through a tweet

Ryan Graves is today the founder and CEO of investment firm Saltwater Capital, and a very rich man. According to Forbes, Graves' net worth is around $1.5 billion (Rs. 10,490 crore).

OPPO Reno series to launch in India on May 28

Chinese tech-giant OPPO is all set to launch its Reno series of smartphones in India on May 28.

Apparently, Google will kill ADB backup and restore option

When it comes to backing up/restoring data, there is no match for the iPhone; you can get a new iOS device and it will just be old one's clone.