24 May 2019

Hundreds of same-sex couples get married in Taiwan: Details here

Taiwan, which made history by becoming the first Asian country to legalize same-sex marriage last week, held another proud moment for the queer community this week.

World Cup: Preview for India vs New Zealand warm-up tie

The ICC World Cup is less than a week away, as former champions India get ready to take on New Zealand in a warm-up tie at The Oval in London on Saturday.

Guna's winner was once Jyotiraditya Scindia's fan

This time several dynasts lost Lok Sabha polls. Undoubtedly, the biggest losers were Congress' Rahul Gandhi and Jyotiraditya Scindia.

World Cup: Can Australia win the record sixth title?

Australia are undoubtedly the most successful team in world cricket, and five World Cup titles, under their belt, rightfully proves it so.

Footballers are treated like robots: Gareth Bale

Playing for a top club is an achievement for any footballer. Further, winning top honors makes it even special.

Man offers woman help in finding job, later rapes her

In a horrifying incident, a woman was allegedly raped in a hotel room in Punjab's Mohali district on Wednesday.

Airtel launches new long-term DTH packs for Digital TV users

As the latest addition to its portfolio of long-term DTH plans, Bharti Airtel has launched six new packs for its Digital TV subscribers.

CSA announces fixtures for 2019-20 home season: Details here

Cricket South Africa has announced the dates and venues for the upcoming 2019-20 home season, while Centurion was retained as the host of the Boxing Day Test.

Brian Lara heaps praise on Indian skipper Kohli: Details here

Indian cricket team skipper Virat Kohli is expected to run the show in the upcoming ICC World Cup 2019 starting in England and Wales from May 30 onwards.

Surat: 18 students dead in coaching center fire

At least 18 students were killed as a major fire broke out at the Takshashila Complex in Surat, Gujarat, on Friday afternoon.

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Delhi University admissions may begin by May 27. Here's more

As per reports, the Delhi University is likely to open registrations for the undergraduate courses latest by May 27.

India chooses Modi 2.0: 6 lessons 2019 elections taught us

India created history on Thursday after giving an astounding mandate to BJP, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

AIFF, I-League row: India coach Stimac calls for better communication

At the moment there is no respite between AIFF and I-League clubs.

This is how WhatsApp will make money, starting 2020

WhatsApp, the largest messaging service in the world, will serve advertisements as part of an effort to generate revenues.

'Thor' and 'Sardaar Khan' together in 'Endgame' directors' next production!

Dhaka is an upcoming film scripted by Joe Russo (Avengers: Endgame), starring Chris Hemsworth (Thor) in the lead role.

Arun Jaitley might not return as Finance Minister: Report

After a resounding victory in 2019 Lok Sabha polls, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will soon take up the task of forming his cabinet.

SpaceX to offer internet from space, launches 60 'Starlink' satellites

After years of development and approvals, SpaceX's ambitious plan to deliver internet from space is finally coming to life.

Is Deepika Padukone pregnant? Ranveer Singh's post leaves a hint

Ranveer Singh can't stop gushing over Deepika Padukone ever since they got married last November.

2019 World Cup: Harbhajan feels these two teams are favorites

The ICC World Cup 2019 is less than a week away and several cricket pundits and former players are talking about which team is likely to clinch the title.

Here's what Rohit Sharma said prior to World Cup

Rohit Sharma would be playing his second World Cup of his career, as he prepares to lift his maiden title.

"Traffic jam" on Mt Everest leads to 2 deaths

As mountaineers neared the summit of Mount Everest, the world's highest peak, to enjoy a breathtaking view of the entire Himalayan range, they were welcomed by a traffic jam-like situation.

British PM Theresa May announces her resignation, gives emotional address

In a quite expected turn of events, UK Prime Minister Theresa May said she would resign soon. May, who leads the Conservative Party in the British Parliament, has been facing backlash from her own party MPs over her Brexit plan.

#ScareAlert: Amazon to record even before you say "Alexa"

AI-powered smart Assistants have been making quite an impression with their ability to understand/handle queries.

After Congress' wipe-out, Raj Babbar sends resignation to Rahul Gandhi

Raj Babbar, who heads Congress in Uttar Pradesh, sent resignation to his boss Rahul Gandhi on Friday, a day after the party was wiped out of the most populous state in Lok Sabha elections.

Records which MS Dhoni can script in 2019 World Cup

MS Dhoni is all set to feature in his fourth ICC World Cup and it looks like this would be his final appearance in the coveted event.

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WWE: Here are some unique records held by Roman Reigns

Roman Reigns is one of the most celebrated superstars in WWE.

Goodbye Avengers! Iron Man, Black Widow, Captain America's last messages

Avengers: Endgame was a story of heroism, perseverance, and most importantly, sacrifice. It showed heroism in its purest form- one that comes with a price.

Xiaomi Mi Sunglasses now available in India: Features and pricing

Xiaomi's Mi Sunglasses, which were launched in India last December via Mi crowdfunding platform, are now available for purchase on Mi India e-store.

Priyanka Chopra feels her husband is a "keeper." Here's why

Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas have always grabbed the attention of paparazzi with their chemistry.

'Got indication of Rahul's Amethi failure in 2014': Smriti Irani

Without a shred of doubt, the biggest winner of 2019 Lok Sabha elections is Union Minister Smriti Irani who defeated Congress President Rahul Gandhi in Amethi, Uttar Pradesh.

JEE-Advanced: In last ten years, these topics were frequently asked

2.45 lakh candidates qualified for the Joint Entrance Examination Advanced, sole doorway to 23 IITs, this year and around 1.73 lakh who registered for the same, are all set to appear for the exam on Monday.

Vivo V15, Y17 prices reduced in India: Details here

Chinese smartphone maker Vivo has reduced the prices of V15 and Y17 smartphones in India.

Here's what All India Bakchod founders are up to now

Seven months after the comedy collective went quiet amid a #MeToo storm, All India Bakchod has released a statement.

6 Indian civil servants who have made the nation proud

The Indian civil services are a dream for lakhs of youngsters. Being a civil servant is a tough job and needs great commitment.

Snapchat employees spied on users without their consent: Here's how

After Facebook, the concerns of personal data security have shifted towards Snap, the owner of ephemeral photo-sharing service Snapchat.

OnePlus 7 Pro becomes fastest selling premium smartphone on Amazon.in

The all new OnePlus 7 Pro has achieved the title of being the fastest selling ultra-premium smartphone on Amazon India.

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Kashyap claims PM's follower threatened daughter, shares screenshot

Ace filmmaker Anurag Kashyap is worried for his daughter after she received rape threats from someone who claimed to be Prime Minister Narendra Modi's follower.

#ComicBytes: Lesser known facts about Venom, everyone's favorite anti-hero

He's cruel, vile, and has done some pretty questionable stuff to a lot of people. Still, Venom is loved by fans across the world.

Apple WWDC 2019 scheduled for June 3: What to expect

Apple has started sending invites for its annual Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) which will be hosted from June 3-7.

Election roundup: Big winners, losers and records broken

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will govern India for the next five years after India showered BJP with a stunning and historic mandate.

SRK, Netflix working on a political thriller, their third collaboration

The king of romance, Shah Rukh Khan, is working on a new Netflix thriller based on Indian politics.

Black Shark 2 will be sold via Flipkart, suggests teaser

Xiaomi-backed Black Shark will launch its latest gaming smartphone, the Black Shark 2, in India on May 27.

#CareerBytes: Alternate career options if you didn't clear UPSC CSE

The UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) is one of the most popular and challenging competitive exams. Cracking the UPSC CSE isn't easy; many spend years preparing to clear it.

OPPO K3 with pop-up selfie camera, Snapdragon 710 goes official

Expanding its portfolio of mid-range devices, Chinese tech giant OPPO has launched the K3 smartphone in its home country.

#HealthBytes: 10 food items to get rid of oily skin

Everyone desires a flawless, supple and beautiful-looking skin.

23 May 2019

#FinancialBytes: Things to know before applying for a car loan

Having a car has become a necessity nowadays, but not everyone can afford to buy a car right away.

#Verdict2019: PM Modi gives first speech after BJP's historic win

While the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is headed for a landslide victory in 2019 Lok Sabha elections, PM Narendra Modi has given his first speech since being voted back to power.

'Slap on my face': Prakash Raj on losing Bangalore Central

Actor and filmmaker Prakash Raj, who contested in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections as an independent candidate in Karnataka, isn't particularly happy about his loss and he is not hiding it either.

Here's where Sachin Tendulkar feels MS Dhoni should bat

The Indian cricket team will be counting on its batting in the upcoming ICC World Cup 2019.

NTA to release answer key for NEET(UG) 2019 soon

The National Testing Agency (NTA) conducted the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test UG 2019 [NEET (UG)] twice this year, on May 5 and May 20.

#Verdict2019: Rahul Gandhi congratulates Narendra Modi on historic win

Congress President Rahul Gandhi addressed the press on Thursday after Lok Sabha election results were declared, in which the party faced an embarrassing defeat.

Pot of boiling-soup explodes in woman's face, video goes viral

A video has gone viral recently that shows a pot of boiling soup exploding in a woman's face in China.

Hashim Amla feels underdogs status will help South Africa

England, India and Australia are considered to be the favorites for the upcoming ICC World Cup 2019 to start from May 30 onwards.

'Black Mirror', 'The Dark Knight' and more: Netflix's June content

June 2019 comes with a promise of some interesting content on Netflix.

#Verdict2019: Rahul Gandhi accepts defeat in Amethi, congratulates Smriti

May 23, 2019, will be remembered as the day when an actor-turned-politician defeated Congress scion from his home turf, scripting history in Indian politics.

Rotting bodies of married couple, minimum four days old, discovered

Yesterday, police found partially decomposed bodies of a married couple, Shashi Tyagi (56) and his wife Renu Tyagi (52), in a flat in sector 99 of Noida, Uttar Pradesh.

FIFA to stick with 32 teams for 2022 World Cup

The FIFA World Cup is the biggest football event and draws billions of viewers worldwide.

Want to visit Mars? NASA has something planned for you

It may take years for the first human to step on Mars, but the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has come up with a unique way for you to mark a visit to the Red Planet.

Elections 2019: All candidates endorsed by Swara Bhasker are losing

Bollywood actor Swara Bhasker is known for never shying away from voicing her political opinions on Twitter.

Roger Federer's decision not to prioritize French Open explained

Roger Federer is indisputably the greatest legend of modern-day tennis, having won a record 20 Grand Slams to date.

R Ashwin joins Nottinghamshire as their overseas player

Indian spinner R Ashwin has been roped in by Nottinghamshire as their overseas player.

#Verdict2019: Andhra slips from Naidu's hands, Reddy will be CM

The results of Thursday turned the wheels in Andhra Pradesh as sitting Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu faced an embarrassing defeat.

OPPO R17 Pro, A7 prices reduced: Details here

In a bid to boost sales, OPPO has announced a major price cut on its budget-range smartphone A7 and mid-ranger R17 Pro.

'Bigg Boss' Season 13 to exclude commoners from the show?

Bigg Boss is returning with season 13, albeit with some major changes.

#CareerBytes: How to prepare for CA exams in 30 days?

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

#GamingBytes: 'PUBG Mobile' revenue grows up to 241% outside China!

PUBG Mobile's revenue numbers for the last year have proved that the game is the indubitable king of Battle Royale titles.

OnePlus 7 Pro to get HDR, Nightscape 2.0 improvements soon

OnePlus 7 Pro, applauded for its fast performance and stunning display, has been marred with poor camera performance.

Congress' Ratan Singh dies of heart attack at counting center

While the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) rejoices amid yet another huge majority for them in the Lok Sabha elections, tragic news emerges from Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh), where Sehore district chief of the Indian National Congress, Ratan Singh, died of a heart attack.

Alex Hales to cheer for England despite being snubbed

England may have axed opening batsman Alex Hales from their ICC World Cup 2019 squad, but that won't stop the aggressive player from cheering on for his side.

#Verdict2019: BJP scripts history, comes close to Trinamool in Bengal

Months of campaigning and frequent visits of its leaders seem to have worked out well for BJP in West Bengal.

2019 World Cup: In-form Steve Smith is Australia's best bet

Australia got the better of West Indies in a warm-up match ahead of the ICC World Cup 2019.

Shah Rukh Khan begins shooting for 'Ted Talks' Season 2

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan's fans may not get to see him in any films in the near future, but they needn't be disappointed. The 53-year-old actor is already filming for the second season of Ted Talks India Nayi Soch.

#Verdict2019: Congress fails to save face, Priyanka meets brother Rahul

For both BJP and Congress, 2019 has served as a redux of 2014. While BJP swept the nation, Congress failed to resurrect itself.

Samsung is mass producing 5x optical zoom camera for smartphones

In today's smartphone wars, where the camera is seemingly the only battlefield left, Samsung is upping the ante against rivals like Huawei and Apple.

Five famous civil servants in Modi government to know about

The Indian Civil Services are a dream for lakhs of youngsters.

When Arnab Goswami called Sunny Deol Sunny Leone on TV

Counting of the 2019 Lok Sabha elections is underway, and everyone is either glued to their TVs, laptops or smartphones in excitement.

#Verdict2019: Sensex crosses 40,000 points for the first time

On Thursday, as election results began emerging, markets jumped with happiness.

#Verdict2019: NDA gets bigger mandate than 2014, UPA shrinks

In 2014, BJP scripted history and five years later it did the same. NDA led by BJP is leading in 342 seats while UPA managed to perform well in just 95 seats.

#Verdict2019: A look at what's happening on VIP seats

Even as Election Commission started counting the votes for Lok Sabha elections, all eyes turned towards the VIP seats.

#Verdict2019: BJP asks 20,000 workers to come to Delhi

The counting of votes for Lok Sabha seats began at 8 AM on Thursday. While it is still early to conclude who will win the much-awaited elections, Bharatiya Janata Party is confident of painting the country saffron.

#Verdict2019: Counting for Lok Sabha elections begins

The Election Commission started counting the votes for Lok Sabha polls today at 8 AM. In a few hours from now, the world will know who will form the next government in India.

Tata Sky launches new Broadcaster Packs starting at Rs. 49

As an addition to its portfolio of Broadcaster Packs, Tata Sky has introduced new regional pack from Star India for its subscribers.

2019 Mercedes-Benz E-Class launched in India at Rs. 57.5 lakh

German carmaker Mercedes-Benz has launched its 2019 Mercedes-Benz E-Class long wheelbase (LWB) in India at a starting price of Rs. 57.5 lakh.

Haryana: Free NTSE coaching for meritorious students of government school

In order to train more students for the National Talent Search Examination (NTSE), Haryana's directorate of school education has instructed the education department to provide free NTSE coaching to exemplary students.

Redmi K20 teasers confirm Snapdragon 855, 48MP camera, and more

Xiaomi's sub-brand Redmi is working to launch a premium phone in India and China.

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

Dandruff affects roughly half of the world population.