26 May 2019

#FinancialBytes: Myths about mutual funds that need to be busted

Mutual funds have emerged as one of the best investment options for those looking to earn higher returns.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer issues warning to Manchester United players

Record Premier League title holders Manchester United endured a tough season, finishing on the sixth spot in the league.

Priyanka Chopra's 'Bharat' exit leaves Salman Khan's ego permanently bruised

Bollywood actor Salman Khan might be one of the biggest stars in the industry, but he is also one of the most problematic, making obnoxious statements time and time again.

Movie Trailer Roundup: Best trailers that released this week

This was an impressive week for movies. Avengers: Endgame became the second highest grossing movie in history, John Wick-3 was well-received and Chapter-4 was announced. Also, we got a new Batman in Robert Pattinson.

Pakistan's road to the ICC World Cup 2019

Pakistan are indeed one of the powerhouses of cricket in Asia, having won the ICC World Cup in 1992.

Jagan Reddy meets PM Modi, discusses special status of Andhra

2019 elections fulfilled Jagan Mohan Reddy's long-nurtured dream. The YSRCP chief wanted to become Andhra Pradesh's Chief Minister once in his life.

Google Stadia will announce game titles, pricing, launch details soon

Google is all set to announce key details about its recently announced cloud-based gaming service - Stadia.

Even brother-in-law can be asked to pay alimony: SC

Under the domestic violence law, the brother-in-law of the aggrieved complainant can be ordered to pay alimony, the Supreme Court underlined.

This 25-year-old engineer is the youngest Lok Sabha MP ever

Today in wholesome news, a 25-year-old engineering graduate from Odisha is set to step into the Parliament, making history by becoming the youngest Lok Sabha member.

World Cup 2019: Inzamam-ul-Haq thinks Pakistan can beat India

The ICC World Cup 2019 is set to kick off from Thursday.

Massive discount on Google Pixel 3 XL: Details here

Are you planning to buy a new flagship smartphone? Well, here is an unmissable deal for you.

Amethi: Smriti Irani lends shoulder to close aide's mortal remains

Newly-elected BJP MP from Uttar Pradesh's Amethi, Smriti Irani, on Sunday attended the funeral of her close aide, Surendra Singh, and also lent a shoulder to his mortal remains.

Xiaomi teases new storage variant of Redmi Go in India

Xiaomi is all set to launch a higher storage variant of its entry-level Redmi Go in India, according to an official teaser.

Here's how Priyanka Chopra, Nick Jonas celebrated first date anniversary

Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas have been the internet's favorite ship ever since they walked the 2017 Met Gala red carpet together, even though they weren't dating at the time.

Monty Panesar battles mental illness, eyes return to cricket

Former England cricketer Monty Panesar, who made some stunning claims last week, is planning to script a comeback to the game after battling mental illness.

Here's a look at India's top Cricket World Cup matches

The ICC World Cup 2019 gets underway from Thursday.

Most-educated politicians who will be part of 17th Lok Sabha

The newly elected 17th Lok Sabha is different in many ways; it will not only be a younger and more gender-balanced House, but also a more educated one.

Steve Smith booed by England fans after scoring century

The English fans showed hostility towards Steve Smith in the warm-up game between England and Australia, ahead of the ICC World Cup 2019.

Peru hit by earthquake of magnitude 7.5, no casualties reported

Peru, which is a small coastal country in South America, was hit by a strong earthquake on Sunday, multiple reports said.

Is this Karan Johar's boyfriend? Prabal Gurung's post sparks rumors

Bollywood filmmaker Karan Johar celebrated his 47th birthday on May 25 with wishes pouring in from all over social media, including Alia Bhatt, Katrina Kaif, Madhuri Dixit, et al.

WWE: Here are some unique records scripted by Charlotte Flair

Charlotte Flair is currently the most dominant female superstar in WWE.

Samsung Galaxy A50's price reduced by Rs. 1,500: Details here

South Korean tech giant Samsung has cut the prices of its mid-range Galaxy A50 smartphone in India.

Here's what Ravindra Jadeja said post World Cup warm-up loss

Team India are off to a shaky start in their World Cup 2019 campaign as they suffered a six-wicket defeat to New Zealand in their opening warm-up tie at The Oval on Saturday.

Rahul Gandhi gets angry at Congress leaders for 'favoring sons'

Congress was decimated in the recently concluded Lok Sabha polls. And according to party president Rahul Gandhi, one of the biggest reasons for this was the behavior of senior Congress leaders.

Top 5 smartphones that have become cheaper in India

As more and more phones continue to get launched in India, many existing models have received price cuts to stay competitive.

EVM-VVPAT tally matched perfectly: EC on Lok Sabha results

If there was something which was ridiculed throughout the election season, it was the Electronic Voting Machine (EVM).

Here're the women to watch out for in French Open

The French Open 2019 is all set to get underway from today, as the intensity is expected to be at its peak.

Key takeaways from Valencia's Copa win against Barcelona

Barcelona's dream of winning the domestic double in 2018-19 was quashed by Valencia in the Copa del Rey finale.

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#JEE2019: 6 last day preparation tips for JEE Advanced candidates

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

Maharashtra: Chicken 'disturbs' woman's sleep, she approaches police

For many of us, sleep is paramount. We don't want anything to disturb our affair with our cozy beds.

Here's everything to know about Xiaomi's "flagship killer" Redmi K20

Xiaomi's sub-brand Redmi is expected to launch two new premium devices on May 28.

Here are instances of teams boycotting Cricket World Cup ties

The ICC World Cup is the most awaited and loved cricket tournament.

After BJP's win, UP Muslim woman named son 'Narendra Modi'

After the Bharatiya Janata Party's landslide victory in the recently held 2019 Lok Sabha elections, a Muslim woman in Uttar Pradesh's Gonda district has named her newborn son 'Narendra Damodardas Modi'.

Amethi: Smriti Irani's close aide shot dead at his home

In a shocking event, a close aide of Bharatiya Janata Party's Smriti Irani was shot dead at his residence in Amethi, Uttar Pradesh, police said on Sunday.

Five lady IAS officers who brought positive changes to society

The Indian Administrative Service (IAS) is the country's most prestigious Civil Service and joining the IAS is a dream for many. However, being an IAS officer is tough and needs great commitment.

Tripura: Thunderstorms, heavy rains wreak havoc; over 700 become homeless

Since Friday, heavy rains and thunderstorms have wreaked havoc in the northeastern state of Tripura, forcing 739 people to leave their homes and take shelter in relief camps.

White foam covers entire street, changes China town into Iceland!

Recently, people of the city of Xi'an, China, were left dumbstruck when a mysterious white foam covered 200 meters of the street.

Here are the men to watch out in French Open

The French Open is one of the most interesting Grand Slams in the tennis calendar, since it is the only Slam to be played on clay.

Hyundai Kona EV to launch in India on July 9

South Korean carmaker Hyundai is all set to launch its Hyundai Kona Electric Vehicle (EV) in India on July 9.

Soon, a humongous asteroid will zoom past Earth

In a few hours from now, space enthusiasts will have the opportunity to see a rare kind of asteroid, one flying with its own moon.

Suffering from constipation? Here are five effective home remedies

Constipation is an incredibly common digestive problem.

25 May 2019

Key takeaways from India's loss against New Zealand

The Indian cricket team suffered a heavy defeat against New Zealand in the ICC World Cup 2019 warm-up encounter on Saturday.

Scans confirm Vijay Shankar didn't suffer a fracture

The Indian cricket team got a huge sigh of relief after scan reports revealed that Vijay Shankar didn't suffer any fracture.

Jet Airways' ex-boss Naresh stopped by immigration from traveling abroad

Naresh Goyal and wife Anita, who started now-defunct Jet Airways 25 years ago, were on Saturday stopped from traveling abroad, reports said.

Here are few unwanted records scripted in ICC World Cup

The ICC World Cup is the biggest event in the history of cricket, as players get to represent their nation at the highest level, while fans enjoy the spectacle.

Katrina Kaif finally ready to launch her own cosmetic label

Two years ago when an international cosmetics brand got Katrina Kaif replaced, there was a slight buzz that she might launch her own cosmetic label.

At Rs. 14cr, this gene-therapy is world's most expensive drug

Swiss drugmaker Novartis' new gene therapy, which recently received US approval, may be the world's most expensive drug, priced at an exorbitant $2.125 million (approximately Rs. 14cr).

Modi unanimously elected NDA leader; swearing-in likely on May 30

PM Narendra Modi on Saturday was unanimously elected the leader of BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) at a meeting in Parliament's Central Hall.

French Open 2019: Tournament preview, key players and TV listing

The French Open 2019 is set to start from May 26 onwards.

Common interview process for all the IIMs in future?

After the first-ever meeting of the IIM Coordination Forum on Wednesday, all 20 IIMs have been suggested to follow a centralized interview process for admissions.

World Cup: Can South Africa get rid of 'choker' tag?

South Africa are one of the top sides who have never won the World Cup.

Weird 'ghost touch' display issue noticed on OnePlus 7 Pro

In just two weeks, OnePlus 7 Pro has taken the title of one of the finest smartphones of 2019.

Big respite for England ahead of World Cup 2019 opener

England have received a big boost ahead of their ICC World Cup 2019 opener against South Africa.

Copa del Rey, Barcelona vs Valencia: Preview, Dream11 and stats

Barcelona take on Valencia in Copa del Rey finale later tonight.

#FinancialBytes: What are holiday loans? Here's everything to know

For many, traveling is a passion and an escape from their hectic life. Though traveling has become popular in India, it has also become very expensive.

Sonam Kapoor Ahuja's white Jimmy Choo is freaking expensive

Sonam Kapoor Ahuja's fashion sense has always been admired in tinsel town and outside.

Don't want to continue as Chief Minister: Mamata Banerjee

After facing a setback in West Bengal in the recent 2019 Lok Sabha elections, state Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee stated that she doesn't wish to continue as CM.

Top 5 laptops available in India under Rs. 35,000

Given the ever-increasing competition between OEMs, choosing the right laptop can be difficult, especially when you are running on a tight budget.

University students develop robo-dog that can haul 3-ton plane

With all the advancements going around, it has become pretty normal to see a robot handling boxes in a warehouse or moving swiftly through a bumpy track.

Tendulkar feels Dhoni's inputs to Kohli will help India

MS Dhoni's influence in the Indian cricket team is huge and with the ICC World Cup 2019 approaching, the importance of the former captain gets more relevant.

Lionel Messi speaks ahead of Copa del Rey final

It has been more than two weeks since Lionel Messi's Barcelona suffered an embarrassment at the hands of Liverpool, leading to their exit in the quarters of the UEFA Champions League.

Vivek Oberoi's tweet on Aishwarya Rai leaves Abhishek Bachchan fuming

Almost a week ago, when Vivek Oberoi had posted a tasteless meme concerning his ex-girlfriend Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, social media got furious.

Awesome comedy series for your 'The Big Bang Theory' fix

The Big Bang Theory was a great show. It was geeky, cheeky, and thoroughly hilarious for the most part.

Stung by BJP's rise, Bengal CM Banerjee calls emergency meeting

The Bharatiya Janata Party pulled off the impossible these Lok Sabha elections. Not only did the party trump its 2014 tally in Lok Sabha, but it also made inroads in West Bengal, making dents in Mamata Banerjee's citadel.

Why Huawei phones won't come with microSD card slots

The ripples of Trump administration's trade ban on Huawei are showing from all corners of the technology sector.

President Ram Nath Kovind dissolves 16th Lok Sabha

Two days after results of Lok Sabha elections were declared, President Ram Nath Kovind signed an order dissolving the 16th Lok Sabha on Saturday.

#GamingBytes: Competition for 'PUBG'? 'League of Legends Mobile' releasing soon

One of the most popular PC games in the world, League of Legends will soon have a smartphone version.

Rahul Gandhi's negative campaigning didn't work: Senior Congress leaders

From 2014 to 2019, Congress managed to add just 8 seats to its Lok Sabha tally. In last parliamentary polls, Congress won 44 seats and after five years of campaigning, it managed to win 52 seats.

Many Google Duplex calls are made by humans, not AI

Last year at I/O, Google drew widespread attention with Duplex, the futuristic AI that promised to make restaurant/haircut reservations on behalf of a Google Assistant user.

Here's what KL Rahul said about his World Cup dream

Indian opener KL Rahul's hard work in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2019 paid off, as he sealed a spot in the squad for the ICC World Cup 2019.

Famous Indian chartered accountants who turned politicians

Chartered Accountancy (CA) opens various avenues for people after they have completed the course successfully.

WWE

WWE: Here are some unique records scripted by Seth Rollins

Reigning Universal Champion Seth Rollins is unquestionably one of the top WWE superstars to date.

Despite poll debacle, Congress doesn't accept Rahul Gandhi's resignation

After a humiliating defeat in 2019 Lok Sabha polls, Congress President Rahul Gandhi offered to step down from his post on Saturday.

Samsung is developing a new foldable phone, suggests patent

Though Samsung may have its back against the wall with the beleaguered Galaxy Fold, the company is surely not giving up on its foldable dreams.

#Verdict2019: In a first, India elects 78 women MPs

Elections 2019 were unique in more ways than one: the country rejected the dynasty politics once and for all, rich candidates lost their deposits like never before and Indians chose a record 78 women MPs this time.

HBO

HBO president talks about the negative feedback 'GoT' finale received

The eighth season of Game of Thrones was universally panned by viewers and critics alike.

These heroes saved students' lives in devastating Surat fire

In a tragic incident on Friday, a massive blaze engulfed the Takshashila Complex in Surat, leaving 23 students dead and several injured.

Redmi 7A with 4,000mAh battery goes official in China

Expanding its portfolio of budget-range smartphones, Chinese tech-giant Xiaomi has launched Redmi 7A in its home country.

Kapil Sharma, his wife Ginni Chatrath set to become parents?

Kapil Sharma and his wife Ginni Chatrath are probably celebrating now, as they are expecting their first child, a source close to the comedian-actor revealed.

Among 10 super-rich candidates, 5 won; richest one lost deposit

Apparently, money didn't play a role in Lok Sabha polls this time, as several rich candidates had to bite the dust, revealed data of Election Commission.

2019 World Cup: India's top-order is key to their success

The Indian cricket team goes into the ICC World Cup as one of the hot favorites to clinch the title.

Samsung's creepy AI brings Mona Lisa to life: Here's how

Can you imagine a centuries-old painting in an animated avatar?

2019 World Cup: India might wear a different away jersey

The Indian cricket team will be donning two different sets of jerseys during the upcoming ICC World Cup 2019.

7 hair care tips for men

A lot of men tend to take their hair health for granted.

Weinstein to settle with sexual assault accusers for $44 million

Hollywood film producer Harvey Weinstein, who was accused of sexual misconduct by several women, has reportedly reached a tentative $44 million deal with his accusers and creditors.

#CareerBytes: The dos and don'ts of CA preparation

In India, Chartered Accountancy (CA) is one of the most sought-after and toughest professional courses.