07 Jun 2019

DU to hold separate Open Day session for female students

Delhi University (DU) commenced its registration process for undergraduate courses for the batch of 2019-20 on 30 May.

ICC rejects BCCI's appeal, says no Army-insignia on Dhoni's gloves

In a new development, the ICC has rejected the BCCI's plea to allow former Indian skipper MS Dhoni to don wicket-keeping gloves with Army insignia.

OnePlus 7 Pro (Almond option) to be available soon

A new Almond color option of OnePlus 7 Pro, the recently launched flagship by OnePlus, is all set to go on sale from June 14 in India.

Afghanistan vs New Zealand: Preview, pitch report and TV listing

The ICC World Cup 2019 is on in full swing as match number 13 sees Afghanistan taking on New Zealand at The Cooper Associates County Ground in Taunton on Saturday.

ISRO invites applications for Technical Assistant at Delhi headquarters

The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) has invited online applications for the post of Technical Assistant (Electrical) in New Delhi.

#ComicBytes: Five most heartbreaking betrayals in history of Marvel Comics

Why do superheroes always win against their nemeses?

#GamingBytes: PUBG all set to remake the classic map Erangel

As per reports, PUBG developers have been working on revamping Erangel since March.

England vs Bangladesh: Match preview, pitch report and TV listing

The 12th match of the ICC World Cup 2019 would witnesses England taking on Bangladesh at Sophia Gardens in Cardiff on Saturday.

No more WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram on new Huawei smartphones

Ever since the US barred Huawei from trading with American companies, all hell has broken loose for the Chinese giant.

London homophobic attack: Lesbian-couple brutally thrashed for refusing to kiss

In a brutal homophobic attack in London, a lesbian couple was thrashed and robbed by some men on a bus after they refused to kiss.

IRCTC offers Shillong-Guwahati tour package, starting at Rs. 20,000

The Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) offers domestic as well as International tour packages throughout the year.

Google search is changing drastically: All about it

In a bid to make Search results more diverse than ever, Google has made a major change in its algorithms.

Is Letterman shooting his Netflix show with SRK in India?

Shah Rukh Khan has a huge fan following across the world.

French Open 2019: Nadal beats Federer- List of records broken

World number two and King of Clay Rafael Nadal played flawless tennis to tame 20-time Grand Slam champion Roger Federer in the semis of the French Open 2019 at Roland Garros in Paris on Friday.

CWC 19: Umpiring howlers dominate Australia versus Windies match

Australia beat West Indies by 15 runs in match number 10 of the ongoing ICC World Cup 2019.

'Bigg Boss 13' contestants list leaked: Details here

Every year, there's a lot of buzz around probable participants on popular reality TV show, Bigg Boss, right before its premiere.

Don't know about Malegaon blast: Accused Pragya Thakur tells court

Pragya Thakur, who won Lok Sabha polls from Bhopal on a BJP ticket, on Friday appeared before a special NIA court in Mumbai in connection to the 2008 Malegaon blast case.

India salutes these civil servants who lost lives in service

Many people in India aspire to work in the civil services, but the path is difficult and requires a great deal of dedication.

Goa

Is Varun Dhawan going to reveal his wedding date soon?

Varun Dhawan and Natasha Dalal's wedding is a hot topic in tinsel town. The two of them have long been the target of shutterbugs but they rarely give attention to them.

Soon, Uber will offer quick helicopter rides: Details here

Back in 2015, ride-hailing giant Ola played a witty April Fools' Day prank by announcing OLA Air - helicopter rides for metro cities.

Virat Kohli fined Rs. 500, issued challan for water wastage

The availability of fresh drinking water is becoming a key problem in big cities, especially if one lives in the National Capital Region (NCR).

World Cup: Batsmen who can be the top run-getter

Before the mega carnival of cricket, World Cup started everyone expected that the average score this term will be 300-plus, but the last few games have witnessed significant lesser being posted by the winning team.

Ranking the best matches between Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal

Two of the greatest legends of modern tennis, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal, are all set to clash in the semis of the ongoing French Open in Paris on Friday.

Dubai: 17, including 12 Indians, die in tragic bus accident

In a sorrowful incident, 12 Indians lost their lives in Dubai after the bus they were traveling in crashed. A total of 17 people died in the accident, authorities confirmed.

Black Mirror 'Striking Vipers' Review: Novel, Interesting, Average [Major Spoilers]

One of the most intelligent series of all time, Black Mirror is back with a new season.

Facts about Mukesh Ambani's 'Antilia' which will blow your mind

Our homes aren't dissected or talked about, but then we are not Mukesh Ambani.

WWE

WWE: Preview and predictions for Super ShowDown 2019

The second season of WWE's Saudi Arabia series starts with the Super ShowDown pay-per-view, to be held at the King Abdullah International Stadium in Jeddah on Friday.

Why Delhi HC banned ASUS from selling 'ZenFone' smartphones

Just as Huawei continues to deal with the aftermath of the US trade ban, Taiwanese giant ASUS has hit a roadblock in the Indian market.

Delhi University records over 2 lakh registrations for UG courses

After a long delay, Delhi University (DU) commenced its registration process for undergraduate courses on 30 May.

JD(U)'s Prashant Kishor may work for BJP's rival Trinamool

There are no permanent friends or foes in politics, as we saw in recently concluded general elections.

Natural home remedies to get relief from back pain

We all know how common back pain is. Studies suggest that as many as 80% adults experience back pain at least once in their lives.

England vs Bangladesh: Statistical preview, pitch report and timing

England will face resolute Bangladesh in match number 12 of the ICC World Cup 2019 at the Sophia Gardens in Cardiff on Saturday.

Musk says Tesla cars could soon run third-party apps, games

Tesla's cars, be it Model 3 or the swanky new Roadster, are known for their phenomenal capabilities.

Jagan Reddy will have five deputy CMs from different communities

In what qualifies as a surprising move, Andhra Pradesh's Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy will soon get five deputy Chief Ministers.

England vs Bangladesh: How to pick the winning Dream11?

Hosts England take on Bangladesh in match number 12 of the ICC World Cup 2019.

JEE

5 IITians who cracked JEE exam at young age

The Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) is the most coveted and challenging engineering entrance exam in India through which students are admitted to leading technical institutes, including the prestigious IITs.

Dhoni asked to remove Army-insignia from gloves, BCCI to appeal

Former Indian cricket team skipper MS Dhoni has been embroiled in a controversy at the ongoing ICC World Cup 2019.

2-year-old brutally murdered over Rs. 10,000 'loan'. Cry India, cry!

India is outraged over the murder of a two-and-a-half-year-old girl. And why shouldn't we? We have clearly fallen off the rails and humanity is long dead.

Imran Khan spotted after long, fans worry about his health

Bollywood actor Imran Khan (Jaane Tu Ya... Jaane Na) has been missing from the limelight for quite some time. His last film was Katti Batti (2015) opposite Kangana Ranaut.

Facebook shareholders want to remove Zuckerberg as Chairman: Here's why

Facebook's recent set of scandals - and its way of handling them - has not just fumed regular users but also triggered a wave of disapproval from the company's shareholders.

After omitting Rajnath, Centre includes him in six Cabinet committees

Within a day, a lot happened in the Centre. Prime Minister Narendra Modi constituted eight Cabinet committees and gave Home Minister Amit Shah a place in all of them, confirming his position as number 2 in government.

Ahead of launch, Huawei demonstrates 5G speeds on its foldable

As Samsung continues to struggle with the release of its beleaguered Galaxy Fold, arch-rival Huawei has flexed its muscles by demonstrating 5G capabilities on its foldable phone.

#ComicBytes: Five X-Men comics that everyone should definitely read once

Many X-Men storylines were adapted for the big screen but only a few were received well by the audience.

#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.

Japanese company now sells deodorants that make woman 'smell younger'

Among the endless list of products that enforce traditional beauty norms on women, here's a new one.

Vivo Y12 with 5,000mAh battery launched at Rs. 12,000

As an addition to its budget-range Y series, the Chinese tech giant Vivo has silently introduced Vivo Y12 in India.

06 Jun 2019

Oh God No! Hotstar is remaking 'The Office' in Hindi!

Hotstar is remaking The Office in Hindi. Adapted for Indian audiences, its recently released trailer showed a glimpse of how the series would look like.

Australia beat West Indies: Here are the records broken

Australia beat West Indies in match number 10 of the ICC World Cup 2019.

Who will play Ayushmann's love-interest in 'Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan?'

As we all fondly remember, Ayushmann Khurrana-starrer light-hearted comedy-drama Shubh Mangal Saavdhan had released in 2017.

Lonavala: 19-year-old Navy sailor found dead, suicide suspected

In a disturbing incident, a 19-year-old trainee sailor allegedly committed suicide on Wednesday. He was posted at INS Shivaji, the Indian Navy's base near Lonavala in Maharashtra.

Focusing on 6G network, Samsung launches new research center

While there is still time for the 5G network and compatible devices to become mainstream, Samsung is already working on the next generation of mobile internet connectivity.

Vespa Urban Club 125cc launched in India at Rs. 74,000

Piaggio India has launched its all new Vespa Urban Club 125cc scooter in India.

Here's a look inside Jay-Z's billion dollar fortune

Jay-Z has proven that, honestly, nobody can knock his hustle. The 49-year-old recently became a billionaire, the world's first hip-hop artist to get to there.

Rohit's century against Proteas was his best-ever innings, says Kohli

India's senior cricketer Rohit Sharma got off to a perfect start in the ICC World Cup 2019 on Wednesday.

When IAF-plane went missing, pilot's wife was on air-traffic duty

On Monday afternoon, IAF's AN-32 plane went missing, and more than three days later, there is still no sign of the aircraft.

#GamingBytes: PUBG Mobile Club Regional Finals being organized in Delhi

The regional championship of PUBG Mobile Club Open 2019 is being held globally for the last two weeks.

Here's what Shahid did to prepare for 'Kabir Singh' role

Actors work in a business that perpetually demands them to become someone that they are not.

#HealthBytes: How lack of sex impacts your health

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

Diego Maradona wants to fix Manchester United

Manchester United have endured one of the toughest seasons in the post-Ferguson era.

At Rs. 6,999, Nokia 2.2 arrives as cheapest Android-One phone

As the latest addition to its portfolio of budget-range smartphones, HMD Global has launched the Nokia 2.2 in India today.

LG to launch a pocket-friendly W-Series smartphone in India

Taking on the likes of Samsung and Xiaomi, LG is gearing up to launch a new budget range smartphone in India.

People still can't get over Priyanka and Nick's age-difference. Why?

Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas' hustle-bustle has always kept them in top news. They are happily married and are taking giant leaps towards their professional and personal goals.

Want to change your train boarding station? Know these rules

The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) offers its users the facility to change boarding station ahead of their planned train journey.

Wipro Founder Azim Premji will retire next month, confirms company

Wipro founder and business tycoon Azim Premji will retire from the company on July 30, 2019.

Mathura: Muslim mob lynched shopkeeper to death over 'lassi'

In a stern message last year, the Supreme Court said India can't become the land of mob lynchings.

X-Men: Dark Phoenix- Critics say the film is 'deeply disappointing'

Early reviews of X-Men: Dark Phoenix are here and critics seem disappointed with the superhero flick.

These players might retire post the ICC World Cup 2019

The ICC World Cup 2019 is off to an interesting start as there are many veteran stars who are making their presence felt in England and Wales.

Pakistan vs Sri Lanka: Statistical preview, pitch report and timing

Pakistan take on Sri Lanka in match number 11 of the ongoing ICC World Cup 2019 on Friday.

Netizens troll Mouni for 'plastic surgeries', call her Rakhi Sawant

In business of Bollywood, looks matter a lot. Perhaps that's why celebrities resort to plastic surgery to get the best facelift. While some of them end up looking good, others not so much.

Meeting Federer will be a special moment, says Nadal

The tennis fraternity and fans around the globe are getting ready for another special match between legends Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer.

US: Man raped 6-year-old "100 times", sentenced to 120 years

On Monday, a man was sentenced to 120 years in prison for several accounts of sexual abuse of a girl in Iowa, United States.

#HealthBytes: Top 5 food items to control high blood pressure

Infamously called the "silent killer", hypertension or high blood pressure may go unnoticed for years, but could be the root-cause of major health issues and diseases such as heart-ailments, kidney disease, stroke, and blood vessel damage.

AB de Villiers wanted to play World Cup 2019

In an interesting development, media reports state that former South African player AB de Villiers had offered to come out of retirement to be a part of the national team for the ICC World Cup 2019.

Most affordable GoPro alternative action cameras available in India

You will undoubtedly need a good action camera to record the exhilarating moments whether you are riding in the mountains, trekking through a rainforest, or diving into a lake.

#ComicBytes: These Marvel superheroes are simply too dumb and lame

Marvel has an extensive collection of characters who inspire and motivate readers to do the right things and never give up.

Toyota Glanza launched in India at Rs. 7.22 lakh

Japanese carmaker Toyota has launched its all-new Glanza at a starting price of Rs. 7.22 lakh (ex-showroom) in India.

Salman Khan's 'Bharat' leaked online by Tamilrockers

The latest target of piracy is the much-anticipated Eid flick, Bharat.

Trump blames India for pollution, says US has 'cleanest climate'

United States President Donald Trump doesn't need to prove he's dumber than we already know, but he continues setting new lows for humankind.

Pakistan vs Sri Lanka: How to pick the winning Dream11?

Asian sides Pakistan and Sri Lanka face each other in match number 11 of the ICC World Cup 2019 at the Bristol County Ground on Friday.

Salman Khan slaps security guard at 'Bharat' screening. Why, though?

Right after the release of his latest film Bharat, Bollywood superstar Salman Khan has embroiled himself in another controversy.

Now transfer money for free: RBI removes NEFT, RTGS charges

In a move to boost digital transactions, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Thursday removed NEFT and RTGS charges from transactions.

Unnao case: BJP's Sakshi Maharaj meets rape-accused MLA in jail

Picture this: An MLA was accused of raping a minor and planning a conspiracy which killed her father. That MLA was sent to jail and months later, a parliamentarian paid him a visit.

These Nokia smartphones could be launched in India today

As the latest addition to its portfolio of Nokia smartphones, HMD Global is expected to launch two new smartphones in India today.

Modi creates two cabinet committees to focus on jobs, economic-growth

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has finally addressed the elephant in the room. On Wednesday, he formed two Cabinet committees to look into job creation and slow economic growth- two issues which his government is facing in its second term.

Australia vs Windies: Match preview, pitch report and TV listing

The ICC World Cup 2019 has already witnessed several high-octane clashes, as the 10th match would see title holders Australia locking horns with Windies at Trent Bridge in Nottingham on Thursday.

Arunachal Pradesh: BJP minister's son gets life imprisonment for murder

The son of a BJP leader in Northeastern state of Arunachal Pradesh was sentenced to life imprisonment, on Wednesday, in connection to a murder which took place in 2017.

#FinancialBytes: How to clear credit-card debt and avoid 'debt trap'?

Credit cards have become one of the widely-used cashless payment methods because of the convenience they offer.

New Zealand beat Bangladesh: Here are the records broken

New Zealand beat Bangladesh in match number nine of the ICC World Cup 2019.

Now, an app can reduce painful migraine headaches: Here's how

More than 10 million people in India suffer from migraine, a disorder characterized by frequently occurring headaches.

Feminist chatbot F'xa to teach you about AI gender bias

If you have ever come across an AI voice assistant, you probably would have tried cussing at it.

How to get an Aadhaar card franchise

Did you know you can open an Aadhaar Enrolment Center?