16 May 2019

World Cup 2019: Here are the pacers who can shine

As the ICC World Cup 2019 draws near, preparations have already begun, while predictions too have started flowing in.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar warns his World Cup rivals: Details here

Bhuvneshwar Kumar has been India's prime bowler for quite some time now.

WhatsApp breach: How to secure your app on Android, iOS

WhatsApp, which enjoys a strong user base of over a billion users, was recently targeted by hackers, attacking mobile phones through the voice calling functionality of the app.

BMW X5 launched in India at Rs. 73 lakh

As part of the company's plan to launch a slew of new models in India, German luxury car maker BMW has launched its all-new BMW X5 in India.

#ComicBytes: Know the Indian superhero created by Stan Lee himself

Stan Lee, the legendary storyteller has created some of the most popular superheroes of all time.

What are noise canceling headphones? Do you need them?

If you ever tried buying a decent pair of headphones or in-ear earphones, you may have noticed that some of them come with noise cancellation capabilities.

Chris Gayle opens up about playing 2019 World Cup

Windies swashbuckling opener and 'Universe Boss' Chris Gayle would be playing his fifth and final ICC World Cup this year.

CBSE planning to change the pattern of Class X exam

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is planning to decrease the number of objective questions for Class X, 2020 onward.

#LeakPeek: Will Google Pixel 4 look like this?

Google's flagship Pixel smartphones offer the finest Android experience. However, unlike other top-tier devices, they lack the best of designs.

#HealthBytes: Five natural home remedies for long, dandruff-free hair

Dandruff is problematic, frustrating, but unfortunately, pretty common. Roughly half the world population is affected by it.

Here are some unique records scripted in ICC World Cup

The ICC World Cup is undoubtedly the most awaited event in cricket.

Godse was 'deshbhakt', says BJP's Pragya Thakur; apologizes later

BJP's Bhopal Lok Sabha candidate and Malegaon blasts-accused, Pragya Singh Thakur, on Thursday called Mahatma Gandhi's assassin Nathuram Godse a "deshbhakt" (patriot).

Condom company's "social media contraceptive" hides baby photos from Facebook

Are your friends spamming your Facebook feed with too many Baby pictures? Are you annoyed by how many times you've seen the same child from 10,000 different angles? Don't worry. A condom company is here to help, as with most baby-related situations.

Apple is pushing 'incredible' iPhone6s with 'Made in India' badge

Just as OnePlus 7 and 7 Pro continue to draw applause, Apple has switched to some good old fashioned marketing strategies to boost its sales in India.

#HealthBytes: 7 things that might be killing your sex life

A satisfying sex life results in overall emotional, physical, and mental well-being.

8 blockbusters that Shah Rukh Khan rejected in his career

Shah Rukh Khan, or SRK as he is more fondly known, is undoubtedly one of the most popular actors in India.

Meet the 21-year-old graduate who designs IAF's squadron patches

Recently, the MiG-21 Bison Squadron of the Indian Air Force (IAF), were given special uniform patches commemorating the dogfight in which Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman famously shot down an F-16 jet of the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) on February 27 this year.

#Elections2019: Sonia Gandhi invites parties for 23 May 'Opposition Meet'

UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi would reportedly host an "opposition meeting" on 23 May, the day of the Lok Sabha election results.

Reliance Jio's Rs. 399 recharge IPL offer is fake news

Reliance Jio has been marred with sophisticated scams. Earlier, we had reported how Jio Mobile Tower Scam and Jio DTH connection fraud cheated many people in India.

iOS

#GamingBytes: Here's what 'PUBG's upcoming Season 7 has in store

The highly anticipated season 7 of PUBG Mobile is slated to release soon, and is expected to bring some exciting new stuff to the game.

Here's what Virender Sehwag has to say about Hardik Pandya

Ever since Hardik Pandya made his debut for the Indian team, he has filled the void of the finisher, owing to his hard-hitting abilities.

Microsoft brings you the world's first AI-created whisky

For over a thousand years, Earthlings have enjoyed the pleasures of whisky.

Shahid Kapoor waxed! Unveils his statue at Madame Tussauds, Singapore

Last July, Bollywood actor Shahid Kapoor had said on Instagram that his wax statue at Madame Tussauds, Singapore, is being made.

'Justice will be done': RaGa after meeting Alwar gang-rape survivor

Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Thursday met the survivor of the horrific Alwar gang-rape and said justice will be done, adding action will be taken against culprits.

Maharashtra couple faces social boycott after opposing virginity test ritual

A couple belonging to the Kanjarbhat community in Ambernath, Maharashtra, has alleged facing a social boycott after defying the community's regressive tradition of conducting virginity tests on brides over two years ago.

Nagpur: Lizard found in Haldiram's food; FDA closes outlet

In Nagpur, Maharashtra, a man allegedly found a lizard in his food while eating at an outlet of the popular restaurant chain Haldiram's, a Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) official said on Wednesday.

Motorola One Vision with punch-hole display, 48MP rear camera launched

As the latest addition to its portfolio of Android One-branded devices, Lenovo-owned Motorola has launched the One Vision.

Google's 'Translatotron' AI can translate in speaker's voice: Here's how

For years, we have been using Google Translate (among other tools) as a way to convert spoken sentences in one language to another.

HBO

2.5 lakh people sign petition demanding 'GoT' Season 8 remake

Ever since Game of Thrones ran out of its source material, the quality of its writing hasn't been up to the standard set by the books.

'Modi Code of Misconduct': Opposition on EC's WB campaign ban

After the Election Commission (EC) cut short the campaigning period for the last phase of elections in West Bengal, opposition parties have come together to support CM Mamata Banerjee.

Farmer's son tops CBSE Class-X boards, wants to join IIT

Every year board examination results are followed by several inspirational stories of determination and hard work about the toppers/fighters and 2019 is no different.

Pancholi says Kangana's lawyer threatened him with false rape case

Kangana Ranaut is back in news, and the allegations against her are serious.

OnePlus 7 Pro, OnePlus 7: Price, sale and offers

OnePlus's latest flagship phones, the OnePlus 7 Pro and OnePlus 7, are finally official. The all-new Pro model comes as a premium offering with true flagship features while the standard model arrives as an upgraded version of OnePlus 6T.

Five top female IAS officers you should know about

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

Ola v/s Paytm: Whose credit card should you apply for

Just a day after Paytm's foray into the lending category, ride-hailing giant Ola has also made a move in the arena.

US: President Trump declares national emergency citing 'foreign telecom threats'

US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to declare a national emergency to "protect" the country's information and communications technology infrastructure and services from "foreign adversaries" who are "actively exploring vulnerabilities".

West Bengal: EC cuts short campaign period after #AmitShahRoadshow violence

In an unprecedented move, the Election Commission (EC) has cut short the campaigning time for the last phase of Lok Sabha elections in West Bengal by a day.

#TechBytes: 5 new features you can try on WhatsApp

Today, WhatsApp dominates as an unmatched player in the messaging arena; it serves over a billion users thanks to its simple UI and security features.

#FinancialBytes: State Bank of India ATM-cum-Debit Card rules and limits

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

More non-engineers are making it to IIM Ahmedabad: Here's why

It's common knowledge that many students, after their engineering, join top management institutes for an MBA.

Realme launched its first phone with a pop-up selfie camera

Expanding its portfolio of budget-range smartphones, tech giant Realme has launched Realme X and Realme X Lite in China.

Top five health benefits of dark chocolate

We've all had a love-hate relationship with chocolates. Their heavenly taste is to die for, but then, they also end up making us fat.

15 May 2019

ICC World Cup 2019: Five batsmen to watch out for

The ICC World Cup 2019 is only 15 days away and the excitement among fans around the globe is increasing with each passing day.

#ComicBytes: DC comics characters with the weirdest powers possible

DC Comics is home to some of the coolest superheroes ever created. From Superman to Batman and Wonder Woman, the list is impressive.

Rivaling OnePlus 7 Pro, Xiaomi teases Redmi K20 in India

Taking a dig at the all-new OnePlus 7-series, Xiaomi has teased the launch of its upcoming Redmi K20 in India.

Rabada and Steyn fit to play World Cup 2019

South Africa were dealt with a blow, prior to the World Cup, after their key fast bowlers Dale Steyn and Kagiso Rabada got injured during the recently concluded IPL.

BMW F850GS bike launched in India at Rs. 15.4 lakh

BMW's motorcycle division BMW Motorrad has launched BMW F850GS Adventure bike in India.

OnePlus 7 Pro v/s Samsung Galaxy S10+: Which is better?

Samsung's Galaxy S10+ continues to dominate the flagship smartphone segment with its premium all-glass body, top-of-the-line cameras, and speedy performance.

Dhoni had an interesting punishment in case players arrived late

Paddy Upton, India's former mental conditional coach, has made some interesting revelations in his book 'The Barefoot Coach', especially about the Indian dressing room.

Now, watch 'Game of Thrones', other shows on Apple TV

Finally, the Apple TV app is being rolled out for iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, and select Samsung smart TV users in India.

AI pilot alleges senior asked, 'Don't you need sex everyday?'

Air India initiated a high-level inquiry on Wednesday after one of its pilots accused her colleague and commander of sexually harassing her.

Teen kills self after Instagram-followers 'voted' for her to die

A 16-year-old girl in Malaysia allegedly committed suicide on Monday after running a social media poll, asking her followers to vote on whether she should choose "death" or "life".

#HealthBytes: 8 food items to eat for amazing six-pack abs

They say abs are made in the kitchen, and rightly so.

World Cup: Here's why Kohli picked Dinesh Karthik over Pant

The Indian selectors have picked up a star-studded squad for the upcoming ICC World Cup 2019.

Why did Saif Ali Khan want to return Padma Shri?

Bollywood chhote nawab, actor Saif Ali Khan recently appeared on the chat show, Pinch, hosted by Arbaaz Khan, where he, like every other guest, was given a glimpse of some mean tweets addressed to him.

Google could offer car crash detection abilities with Android Q

Android Q's third beta version comes with some pretty interesting features like system-wide dark mode and live captions.

Netflix just dropped a star-studded 'Black Mirror' Season 5 trailer

The popular sci-fi anthology series that changed the way people perceive technology is here with its fifth season.

Engineering in AI? This college offers a unique course

The boom of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has compelled several institutes worldwide to introduce it as a field of study.

Atletico Madrid confirm Antoine Griezmann's departure: Details here

French striker Antoine Griezmann is set to leave the Spanish club Atletico Madrid this summer, the club confirmed on Tuesday.

WWE

WWE: Here are five unknown facts about Charlotte Flair

WWE has given us several legends. Further, certain off-springs of these legends have gone on to become superstars themselves.

Using Windows 7? Install this update to avoid WannaCry-like attack

Back in 2017, the infamous WannaCry ransomware plagued hundreds of thousands of computers across the globe.

Aiyar calls PM Modi 'coward'; tells reporters to f*&k off

Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar has found himself in the midst of a controversy following his outburst in front of journalists.

Who is India's new football coach, Igor Stimac?

On Wednesday, Croatian football legend Igor Stimac was roped in as the coach of the Indian men's national football team, the All India Football Federation (AIFF) announced.

#AmitShahRoadShow: Wouldn't have escaped unhurt without CRPF's protection, says Shah

BJP President Amit Shah on Wednesday said West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee and the ruling Trinamool Congress were responsible for the violence, arson, and vandalism at his roadshow held in Kolkata on Tuesday.

#GamingBytes: 'PUBG's new Gameplay Management system recommends rest to players

Popular video game PUBG Mobile (PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds) has recently been in news for all the wrong reasons in various countries.

#Review: OnePlus 7 Pro raises the bar for Apple, Samsung

If you wanted a phone with a perfect screen, top-end performance, great build quality, and solid camera, you would have gone for $1,000 worth device from Apple or Samsung. Not anymore.

Spoiler! Chulbul Pandey to fight shirtless in 'Dabangg 3' climax

Salman Khan's fans are eagerly waiting for his next release, Bharat, which hits theaters this Eid.

India's first internet car, MG Hector SUV unveiled: Details here

British automaker MG Motor has unveiled its MG Hector SUV in India.

Election Commission to hold meeting over West Bengal poll violence

The Election Commission (EC) on Wednesday will hold a review meeting on Wednesday with West Bengal observers over the issue of poll violence in the state.

Major Indian politicians and their 'Game of Thrones' counterparts

What happens when the world's greatest show about politics meets the most prominent politicians of the world's largest democracy? Comparisons.

Soon, Google apps will start showing more ads: Here's why

In a bid to boost its advertising revenue, Google has decided to place more ads in its mobile products.

Hisar: Four-month-old fetus found in hospital toilet

A four-month-old fetus was discovered at a hospital in Hisar, Haryana, on Monday. Reportedly, the fetus was discarded in the ladies toilet of a government hospital by an unknown woman.

This woman, a mother of 6-year-old, cracked UPSC in 2017

While many of us think getting married and having kids could end our professional dreams, Pushplata from Rewari, Haryana, has proved otherwise.

#MamataBanerjeeMeme: BJP activist's arrest arbitrary, says SC

The Supreme Court on Wednesday said that the arrest of BJP activist Priyanka Sharma, who had shared a meme with a morphed picture of West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee last week, was "prima facie arbitrary".

Doctors remove bike handle from woman's uterus, inserted by husband

In a disturbing incident, doctors at an Indore hospital removed a piece of a bike handle from a woman's uterus on Tuesday, which had been stuck there for about two years.

OnePlus 7 Pro v/s OnePlus 6T: Should you buy Pro?

As its most advanced smartphone ever, OnePlus launched the OnePlus 7 Pro yesterday.

Yet another minor raped in J&K days after horrific #BandiporaRape

In yet another case of rape of a minor in Jammu & Kashmir, a teenage girl was sexually assaulted by a 20-year-old man in Ganderbal district.

5,000 people attended my wedding, I knew only 40-50: Kapil

Kapil Sharma, who got married to his longtime girlfriend Ginni Chatrath in December last year, shared a very interesting anecdote from his wedding on his show.

Future is here: Lenovo shows off world's first foldable-screen laptop

By now, you must have heard a lot about foldables, the devices that come with a flexible screen.

#Elections2019: Amit Shah's Kolkata roadshow ends in violence; Details here

BJP President Amit Shah's roadshow in Kolkata held on Tuesday ended in violence and a police lathicharge after a clash between BJP rallyists and student protesters holding "Amit Shah Go Back" posters.

#FinancialBytes: How to file income tax returns (ITRs) online?

Income tax accounts for a major part of the government's revenue and salaried individuals form a significant chunk of the overall taxpayers in the country.

Google Pixel 3a, 3a XL to go on sale today

In a bid to cater to a wider audience, Google has recently launched the mid-range Pixel series smartphones, namely Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL.

Best Jio, Airtel, Vodafone, Idea unlimited plans under Rs. 500

Thanks to the increasing competition, the telecom space in India has changed for good.

#FinancialBytes: 5 apps you need to become financially literate

Amid busy professional and personal life, efficient management of financial matters can often become a daunting task.

#HealthBytes: Top 5 healthy drinks to start your mornings with

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