03 Jul 2019

England beat New Zealand: Here are the records broken

England have qualified for the semi-finals of the ICC World Cup 2019 after beating New Zealand in the match number 41 at Chester-le-Street.

WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram down; users report media download issues

The services of popular social media platforms Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp are reportedly down in what appears to be a global outage.

2020 BMW X6 unveiled, global launch in November 2019

German automaker BMW has unveiled the all-new BMW X6 internationally.

#ComicBytes: Five most popular Indian (Raj) comic characters, ranked

While there are a lot of superheroes in the stable of Raj Comics, only a few stand out as fan-favorites.

Chandni Chowk temple vandalism: 9 persons, including 4 juveniles, arrested

The Delhi Police has arrested a total of nine persons, including four juveniles, in connection with the June 30 Hauz Qazi incident in which a century-old temple was vandalized.

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WWE: These storylines and feuds could improve ratings

WWE has been in a strange situation of late, owing to its dwindling ratings.

Honey Singh in legal trouble for vulgar lyrics in 'Makhna'

Rapper Honey Singh, who recently made his comeback after a hiatus, landed in legal trouble for his song Makhna, which was released last December.

After Rahul Gandhi, who will be the next Congress President?

Since Rahul Gandhi resigned as Congress President, leaders of the party have been boiling the ocean, trying to get him to stay.

Samsung Galaxy Fold finally redesigned, all issues fixed: Details here

Samsung may have finally fixed its first-ever foldable smartphone, the Galaxy Fold.

Teenagers are watching 'Kabir Singh' and Aadhaar is to blame

Adding to the controversy surrounding Sandeep Reddy Vanga's Kabir Singh, teenagers in Jaipur have made fake IDs to get into screenings of the A-rated film.

Inspiring success stories of 5 Chartered Accountants (CAs)

Undoubtedly, in India, Chartered Accountancy (CA) is among the most coveted and respectable professions.

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Airtel TV Web version launched: How to use the service

Airtel has introduced the web version of its Airtel TV app, bringing live TV and a host of premium content to the desktop.

Afghanistan vs West Indies: Preview, Dream11 and head-to-head

Afghanistan and West Indies will be aiming to sign off from the ICC World Cup 2019 on a high.

List of embarrassing records scripted in the 2019 World Cup

The ICC World Cup 2019 has entered its business end, as it has already witnessed a number of top clashes between world-class teams.

Review: TVF's 'Gullak' is totally worth your time

Throughout the five-episode narrative of Gullak, we are often reminded by the narrator (personified by a Gullak/piggy-bank itself; voiced by the super-talented Shivankit Singh Parihar), that it is not a story, but a humble collage of moments.

Happy Birthday Harbhajan Singh: A look at his achievements

Veteran cricketer Harbhajan Singh turned 39 years old on Wednesday.

MacKenzie Bezos to get $38bn in world's biggest divorce settlement

Months after the couple announced their split, MacKenzie Bezos (48) will walk away with $38 billion as she divorces her husband, Amazon founder and CEO Jeff Bezos (55), anytime this week.

#GamingBytes: All about the recently released 'Apex Legends' Season 2

Respawn announced the second season of its Battle Royale title Apex Legends in EA's pre-E3 2019 event.

Vivo Z1 Pro: The pocket-friendly smartphone for PUBG fans

Expanding its portfolio of premium mid-range smartphones, Vivo has launched the gaming-centric Vivo Z1 Pro in India.

Copa America: Lionel Messi's horrific spell with Argentina continues

One of the GOATs of football, Lionel Messi has continued to make a big leap every season with Barcelona, but his agony with the national side is pretty alarming.

Mahie Gill reveals she has 3-year-old daughter, talks about boyfriend

Mahie Gill, who is known for movies like Dev D, Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster series, created a buzz in the town after she revealed that she has a three-year-old daughter named Veronica.

Assam: 21 die due to Japanese Encephalitis, hospitals on toes

In Assam, 21 people have died due to Japanese Encephalitis (JE), prompting the Union Health Ministry to dispatch a four-member team to take stock of the situation.

Why Microsoft is teasing 'Windows 1.0' in 2019

Microsoft has a knack of teasing new products and services, but just recently, the Redmond giant did something pretty weird.

MS Dhoni likely to retire after World Cup 2019: Reports

As per media reports, veteran Indian cricketer MS Dhoni is likely to retire after the ICC World Cup 2019.

Zoya Akhtar, Anupam Kher, Anurag Kashyap invited for Oscars panel

In a step towards making a more inclusive team, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Science has invited 842 new members this year from 59 countries across the globe.

I am no longer Congress President: Rahul Gandhi

On Wednesday, Rahul Gandhi reiterated his stand that he is no longer the president of Congress party and asked CWC members to choose his successor soon.

Pakistan would be dangerous if they enter semis: Waqar

1992 champions Pakistan have been shaky in the ongoing ICC World Cup.

Vivo's gaming phone, iQoo Neo, goes official in China

As an addition to its gaming-centric iQoo series, Vivo has launched its all-new iQoo Neo smartphone in China.

#GamingBytes: Five best stealth-based games you should definitely check out

Some gamers love to announce their presence. They enter the scene all guns blazing, cause utter mayhem, and when they die, they go in a blaze of glory!

Mi Truck Builder toy for kids launched at Rs. 1,200

Expanding its product portfolio in India, Xiaomi has launched a new toy in the country.

Chandni Chowk's temple vandalized: Amit Shah summons Delhi Police chief

After a 100-year-old temple was vandalized in Delhi's Chandni Chowk area on Sunday, Home Minister Amit Shah summoned Delhi Police Chief Amulya Patnaik on Wednesday.

#Dabangg3: Salman trains hard to achieve younger Chulbul's chiseled body

Salman Khan is currently basking in the commercial success of his last release Bharat, while also preparing hard for his next, Dabangg 3.

IIT-Hyderabad student commits suicide; said wasn't worthy of being missed

In a tragic incident, a student of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Hyderabad, allegedly killed himself by hanging from the ceiling fan in his hostel room, the police said on Tuesday.

Five of the most famous and successful alumni of IIT-Bombay

The Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) are the country's premier engineering institutes and a dream destination for engineering aspirants.

Ambati Rayudu announces his retirement from cricket

Indian cricketer Ambati Rayudu has announced his retirement from all forms of the game.

#GamingBytes: 'PUBG Lite' to have support for Hindi as well

The newest game in the PUBG family will be a 'Lite' version of the PC game.

MIT's AI can create images, even edit objects inside them

The folks at MIT have come up with a new AI tool, one that creates images and programmatically edits objects inside them in real time.

After Akash Vijayvargiya's bat row, Modi to hold 'discipline sessions'

On Tuesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi sent a stern message that he will not tolerate unruly behavior of BJP members.

Jaipur: Rape of seven-year-old sparks protests, vehicles torched, Internet suspended

In an inhuman act, a seven-year-old was raped in Jaipur on Monday.

Watch: Kohli meets 87-year-old fan in a heart-warming way

When India was thrashing Bangladesh in yesterday's World Cup 2019 match at Edgbaston, there was one fan in the entire crowd who caught everyone's attention, even commentator Sourav Ganguly's.

Now, you can watch Chandrayaan-2 launch in Sriharikota: Here's how

On July 15, the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) will launch Chandrayaan-2, its second ever mission to the Moon.

Maharashtra rains: Dam breached in Ratnagiri, 6 dead, several missing

As Maharashtra is coping with heavy rainfall, a small dam called Tiware, located in Tehsil Chiplun of Ratnagiri district got breached on Tuesday night.

Relentless Brazil outplay lackluster Argentina to reach Copa America final

Brazil showed their class as they outplayed arch-rivals Argentina in the semis of the Copa America 2019 at the Estádio Mineirão on Tuesday.

#CareerBytes: How to start preparing for CA Foundation exams?

Chartered Accountancy (CA) is one of the most sought-after professional courses. The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India provides the three-level program comprising Foundation, Intermediate, and Final.

Airtel upgrades Rs. 1,699 plan to offer 1.4GB daily data

Rivaling Vodafone and Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel has updated some of its 4G recharge packs to offer its subscribers unlimited calling and more data benefits.

Euro T20 Slam league: Dale Steyn joins as marquee player

In an interesting development, South African veteran speedster Dale Steyn will be seen in the upcoming Euro T20 Slam league.

Tata Harrier Dual Tone launched, priced at Rs. 16.76 lakh

Taking on the likes of MG Hector and Hyundai Creta, Tata Motors has introduced a dual-tone color scheme option on its crossover, the Tata Harrier.

Redmi Note 7 Pro new 6GB/64GB variant launched in India

Xiaomi has launched a new variant of its popular Redmi Note 7 Pro smartphone in India.

Exotic or weird? 8 most bizarre foods Indians eat

One thing that the world agrees about India, is that we have no dearth of diversity. And our culinary habits are a testimony to the fact.

02 Jul 2019

India beat Bangladesh: Here are the key takeaways

Two-time champions India came up with a good performance as they outsmarted Bangladesh by 28 runs in the match number 40 of the ICC World Cup 2019 at Edgbaston in Birmingham on Tuesday.

India beat Bangladesh: Here are the records broken

India qualified for the semi-finals of the ongoing ICC World Cup 2019.

UK court permits Vijay Mallya to appeal against his extradition

In December last year, after the London Westminster Magistrates' Court ordered Vijay Mallya's extradition, Indian authorities jumped with joy. A few months later, in February, United Kingdom Home Secretary Sajid Javid cleared the extradition of the beleaguered businessman.

'Extremely unfortunate': Sunny Deol on controversy over appointing Gurdaspur representative

Actor-turned-politician and Gurdaspur MP, Sunny Deol, who is facing criticism for appointing a "representative" to take care of his constituency in Punjab, termed the controversy over the same as "extremely unfortunate".

How to respond to alien contact? Scientists float a survey

Despite scouring the night skies for decades, we haven't discovered a tiny bit of evidence proving the existence of life beyond Earth.

Delhi to Alwar in 2 hours now: Details here

You will soon be able to travel from Delhi to Alwar in 2 hours flat!

Mahindra XUV300 AMT launched in India at Rs. 11.35 lakh

Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. has introduced an automatic manual transmission (AMT) option on its crossover, the XUV300.

Brazil vs Argentina: Match preview, head-to-head and predicted line-ups

Brazil would take on arch-rivals Argentina in the semis of the Copa America 2019 at the Estádio Mineirão on Tuesday.

England vs New Zealand: Preview, Dream11 and head-to-head

England and New Zealand face each other in a stern battle on Wednesday in the match number 41 of the ICC World Cup 2019.

Can you guess the price of Alia's red Balenciaga bag?

Bollywood actress Alia Bhatt is known for being a chic, fuss-free fashionista, and for setting different fashion trends.

#HealthBytes: Six side effects of taking the birth control pill

The Birth Control Pill (also simply called The Pill) is a medicine that contains hormones, which can help prevent pregnancy by obstructing the process of fertilization.

Hyundai Creta v/s MG Hector: Which one should you buy?

British automaker MG Motor has debuted in the Indian market with its first offering - the MG Hector.

2019 World Cup: India set Bangladesh a 315-run target

The Indian cricket team set Bangladesh a 315-run target in match number 40 of the ICC World Cup 2019 at Edgbaston on Tuesday.

Zaira to not promote her next, 'The Sky Is Pink'?

Dangal star Zaira Wasim left all shocked after she announced her decision to quit acting, as her "relationship with religion was threatened."

This 71-year-old's invention reduces petrol consumption by 30% in two-wheelers

Arvind Khandke of Maharashtra's Kolhapur is the inventor of an innovative mechanical valve for two-wheeler engines that reduces fuel consumption by 30%.

Soon, update Aadhaar, PAN at airports and railway stations

In a bid to improve public convenience in urban areas, the government plans to set up new Common Service Centers (CSCs) at post offices, airports, railway stations and urban slums.

To stop Rahul Gandhi from resigning, Congress worker attempts suicide

The ambiguity over Congress President Rahul Gandhi's resignation isn't nearing an end. The man, for the first time in his career, took responsibility for the poll debacle and decided to quit.

Rohit Sharma scripts history with century against Bangladesh: Details here

Indian opening batsman Rohit Sharma slammed a fine century against Bangladesh in the match number 40 of the ICC World Cup 2019 on Tuesday.

BSNL upgrades several broadband plans to offer more benefits

In a bid to take on Airtel, Reliance Jio, and other broadband subscribers, BSNL has revised its Bharat Fiber and ADSL plans to offer more benefits to the subscribers.

Here's what Mayank Agarwal's coach said about World Cup preparation

India suffered a setback when all-rounder Vijay Shankar was ruled out of the remainder of ICC World Cup 2019 due to a toe injury.

Now, there is a VR massage center for 'immersive relaxation'

Virtual reality (VR) offers a way to explore places and environments without actually visiting those places in the real world.

Jethalal's sadness continues: Dayaben not to return to 'TMKOC' soon

Jethalal's wait for his wife Dayaben just got a little longer.

Chhattisgarh shocker: Married men raped 15-year-old for over 4 years

A bright student of a Chhattisgarh school failed in Class 9, prompting her principal to conduct a counseling session to understand what was wrong.

Wimbledon 2019: Who is the giant slayer, Cori Gauff?

Cori Gauff is just 15 years old and she scripted history by ousting seven-time singles Grand Slam champion Venus Williams in the first round of the Wimbledon 2019.

OnePlus pushed notification saying 'hahahahaha' to users: Here's why

Just recently, OnePlus 7 Pro users around the world were spammed by a couple of bizarre push notifications.

Himesh Reshammiya rubbishes news of his car accident, issues statement

Noted music composer Himesh Reshammiya grabbed headlines this morning after news of him meeting with a car accident surfaced online.

Huawei MediaPad T5 launched in India, starts at Rs. 15,000

As an addition to its tablets line-up, Huawei has launched its MediaPad T5 in India.

Bangladesh vs India: Top five controversial moments

India have always enjoyed an edge in their clashes against Bangladesh.

Amitabh Bachchan's show, 'KBC 11,' to hit floors next month

Countdown for the popular quiz-based reality show Kaun Banega Crorepati 11 has begun.

Beta kisika bhi ho: Modi reprimands BJP MLA over bat-incident

Misbehavior of any kind won't be tolerated and it really doesn't matter whose son you are - this is what Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Tuesday at the parliamentary meet of BJP in New Delhi.

Five real-life backstage brawls that shook the WWE Universe

WWE has always been considered one of the best forms of sports entertainment.

#HealthBytes: Five common myths about milk

We have all been having milk since we were born. It is one of the most commonly consumed drinks around the world.

RaGa's resignation decision is right. Congress should let him go

Rahul Gandhi has committed many political blunders in his career and 2019 elections showed he just can't take on Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Five famous alumni of IIT Delhi you should know about

The Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) are the country's premier engineering institutes that are recognized as centers of academic excellence in science and technology.

Tanmay says he's suffering from depression, Aditi Mittal lashes out

Soon after AIB founder Tanmay Bhatt posted a video on Instagram saying how he has "mentally checked out," after "everything that happened in October," stand-up comedian Aditi Mittal lashed out at him.

Bangladesh vs India: Records that can be scripted tonight

India and Bangladesh lock horns in the match number 40 of the ICC World Cup 2019 on Tuesday at Edgbaston.

Total solar eclipse: When and where to watch

On July 2, Earthlings will witness the total solar eclipse of 2019, a rare astronomical event marked by the passing of the Moon between the Sun and Earth.

Deadly chemical weapon found inside Facebook's headquarters, four buildings evacuated

The deadly nerve agent sarin, which can cause paralysis and respiratory failure, might have entered Facebook's headquarters in Silicon Valley, prompting the tech giant to evacuate four buildings on Monday.

Samsung Galaxy Note 10 to launch on August 7

This year, Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event will be held on August 7 in New York, where the company would unveil Galaxy Note 10, the latest iteration of its phablet-sized smartphone.

Top five voice-controlled TVs you can buy in India

In the last couple of years, voice control has advanced from a flashy gimmick to a dependable assistant. The technology is now a mainstream feature in smartphones and has even trickled down to other home products like speakers and televisions.

Mumbai rains: 16 killed, public holiday declared, flights diverted

Normal life has come to a standstill in Maharashtra's capital Mumbai and its nearby areas due to incessant rains, forcing the government to declare a public holiday on Tuesday.

Here are the youngest Indian engineers in the world

In India, many choose to pursue careers in engineering because the sector provides a wide range of fascinating work options and excellent prospects.

NASA's new contest seeks a way to grow space garden

In a bid to sustain the future of humanity in space, NASA is calling experts from different industries to come up with solutions to grow fresh crops and vegetables in microgravity.

TRS workers thrash officer for planting trees in depleted forest

A Forest Range Officer (FRO) was recently thrashed by workers of the Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) in Sirpur-Kagaznagar area of Asifabad, Telangana.

Redmi 7A effect? Samsung reduces prices of Galaxy M10

In a bid to attract more buyers, Samsung has reduced the price of its Galaxy M10 smartphone in India by Rs. 1,000.

Sri Lanka beat Windies: Here are the records broken

Sri Lanka came up with an all-round performance to tame Windies by 23 runs in the match number 39 of the ICC World Cup 2019 at the Riverside Ground in Chester-le-Street on Monday.