05 Jul 2019

#CareerBytes: Tips for students to start CA preparation in Class-11

In India, Chartered Accountancy (CA) is among the toughest yet most sought-after professions.

Pakistan beat Bangladesh: Here are the records broken

Pakistan beat Bangladesh in match number 43 of the ICC World Cup 2019 at Lord's on Friday.

Rajiv Gandhi assassination case: Convict Nalini Sriharan granted one-month parole

The Madras High Court on Friday granted a one-month ordinary leave to Nalini Sriharan, one of the seven convicts in former PM Rajiv Gandhi's assassination case, to make arrangements for the wedding of her daughter who lives in London.

Sophie Turner's wedding gown designing took 1,050 hours!

When GoT star Sophie Turner tied the knot to singer Joe Jonas for the second time in France on June 29, everyone saw how ethereal she looked.

Review of Afghanistan's World Cup 2019 campaign

Afghanistan signed out of the ICC World Cup 2019 after failing to register a single league victory. They finished at the bottom.

#HealthBytes: Five things you probably shouldn't do right before sex

A healthy and satisfying sex life is crucial for the couple's overall mental, physical and emotional well-being.

Busting the most popular myths around cricket

The sport of cricket is over 100 years old.

No, WhatsApp won't stop working after 11:30 pm

On Wednesday night, popular messaging service WhatsApp suffered a major outage.

Who's Lord Basaveshwara, quoted by Nirmala Sitharaman in Budget speech

As she presented her maiden Union Budget on Friday, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman drew upon wisdom from India's past, quoting Swami Vivekananda, Mahatma Gandhi and even the ancient philosopher Chanakya.

Union Budget 2019: Know what became costlier and what cheaper

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman spoke for more than two hours in her maiden budget speech and promised a better future to countrymen.

Hrithik says he shares a "beautiful relationship" with ex-wife Sussanne

In 2013, Hrithik Roshan and Sussanne Khan left everyone shocked after they called off their 12-year-old marriage.

Explained: How 'One Nation, One Grid' will change power sector

Among a slew of announcements which Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman made in her first federal budget, the one which got maximum attention was 'One Nation, One Grid'.

Ranking all the knocks of Dhoni in 2019 World Cup

In all likelihood, former Indian skipper MS Dhoni is playing his final ICC World Cup.

#FinancialBytes: Five best credit cards offered to students in India

Credit cards have become an essential part of our lives because of the convenience they offer.

Common skin issues in monsoon, and their cure

Although the monsoon season is sure to offer some much-needed relief from the scorching summer heat, it could still be a tricky time for your health.

Top 5 smartphones launching in India in July-August 2019

In June, we saw the launch of some premium mid-range handsets such as ASUS 6Z, Samsung Galaxy M40, and Honor 20 series among others.

Australia vs South Africa: Preview, Dream11 and head-to-head records

Australia will be eyeing to get the job done against South Africa in the match number 45 of the ICC World Cup 2019 on Saturday.

Jaipur: Internet remains suspended after violence over rape of 7-year-old

The rape of a seven-year-old in Jaipur, Rajasthan, has left the walled city shook, triggering violence and urging authorities to even suspend internet services in some regions.

Why did Mira Rajput miss Shahid's 'Kabir Singh' success bash?

Shahid has every reason to be happy these days as Kabir Singh continues to slay the box office.

This Afghanistan player has eclipsed Sachin Tendulkar's long-standing record

Afghanistan bowed out of the ICC World Cup 2019 with zero wins in nine matches.

Switched off OnePlus device mysteriously catches fire: Details here

In an extremely weird case, a five-year-old OnePlus One burst into flames out of nowhere.

School principal raped, threatened female teacher for 2 years, arrested

A South-Delhi school principal was arrested yesterday for allegedly raping one of the female teachers repeatedly, and threatening her for two years.

Sri Lanka vs India: Preview, Dream11 and head-to-head records

The Indian cricket team will be up against Sri Lanka in match number 44 of the ICC World Cup 2019 on Saturday.

WWE: Here are some of the strangest facts

WWE, which was founded as Capitol Wrestling Corporation in 1952, has a rich 67-year history.

Mumbai rains: Cab rides become as costly as Goa flights

The troubles of Mumbaikars do not seem to end anytime soon, with the incessant rains making life difficult (and utterly costly), of late.

#HealthBytes: 8 ways to make your hair grow faster

Everyone desires long, shiny, and strong hair.

From products to logos, entire company being built using AI

Over the years, we have seen a tremendous rise in the use of artificial intelligence and machine learning systems.

#BiggBossTamil3: Cops grill Vanitha in kidnapping-case, daughter bails her out

Bigg Boss Tamil-3 contestant Vanitha Vijayakumar, who was accused of kidnapping her daughter, can breathe now.

World Cup: Here are mistakes India should avoid in semi-final

Two-time champions India sealed their spot in the semis of the ICC World Cup 2019, when they defeated Bangladesh.

Union Budget 2019: What does it mean for common man?

Riding on an epic mandate, the Centre, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, revealed its budget for 2019-20 on Friday. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the budget and her speech went on for more than two hours.

Honor Pad 5 tablets available in India via Flipkart

Honor Pad 5 series, the recently launched tablets by Honor, are now up for grabs in India via Flipkart.

These IITians quit lucrative jobs to pursue their dreams, passions

The Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) are the country's premier engineering institutes reputed for producing graduates of outstanding caliber who often land jobs at the top global companies.

Mother's breakfast not finished, man pulls train's emergency chain, arrested

In a bizarre incident, a 32-year-old man was arrested for pulling the emergency chain of a train to enable his mother finish her breakfast.

Nadal vs Kyrgios: Here are all the controversial moments

The bad boy of tennis, Nick Kyrgios, often gets engulfed in controversies.

#BiggBoss13: Has Zaira Wasim been approached for Salman Khan's show?

Zaira Wasim has been all over the news post her sudden retirement from Bollywood.

Union Budget 2019: Sitharaman announces reforms for industries, start-ups

Thanking all taxpayers in her first budget speech on Friday, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said direct tax collection went up by over 78% from 2014 to 2019.

Apple likely to replace annoying 'butterfly keyboard' with new design

After years of disappointment, Apple may have finally agreed to ditch the annoying 'butterfly keyboard' of the MacBooks.

India will become $3 trillion economy in 2019: Nirmala Sitharaman

In her maiden budget speech, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said India will become a $3 trillion economy in 2019 itself.

Maharashtra minister 'blames' crabs for dam breach which killed 18

Earlier this week, a dam named Tiware got breached in Ratnagiri district of Maharashtra, killing 18 people. The fact that the dam was built just 14 years back, highlights the shoddy work of authorities.

Samsung Galaxy M40 v/s Vivo Z1 Pro: Which is better?

Taking on Samsung's Galaxy M40 in the sub-Rs. 20,000 segment, Vivo has now launched Z1 Pro in India.

Things to know before you start 'Stranger Things' Season 3

The much-awaited third season of Stranger Things is finally here on your nearest mobile and computer screens.

YouTube bans hacking and phishing videos, annoying security enthusiasts

Popular content streaming site YouTube has launched a crackdown against instructional hacking and phishing videos.

Sanjay Dutt's daughter Trishala mourns boyfriend's death, pens heart-wrenching post

Sanjay Dutt's elder daughter Trishala, who was in a relationship with an Italian man for a while, lost him on July 2.

Union Budget 2019: 7 announcements which Nirmala Sitharaman could make

India's first full-time female finance minister, Nirmala Sitharaman, will present the Union Budget in a short while from now.

Economic Survey 2019 proposes increasing investments, retirement age: Details here

On Thursday, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman tabled her first Economic Survey, which shapes a roadmap for how the government could bring the economy back on track.

iOS 13's new feature will fake eye-contact between FaceTime users

The third beta version of iOS 13, Apple's latest mobile software, is out with a new feature that will fake eye contact for you during FaceTime calls.

Lenovo Z6, featuring triple rear cameras, launched

Expanding its Z series line-up, Lenovo has launched the all-new Z6 smartphone in China.

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Aiming for Tiger Shroff's body? Include these five food items

When Tiger Shroff hit the Bollywood scene with Heropanti in 2014, everyone was amazed by his lean yet muscular body, by the way he danced, and performed his stunts.

DeepNude, app that made women appear nude, still remains accessible

In a shocking development, multiple outlets have reported that DeepNude, the app that made women appear nude, is still available on the internet.

04 Jul 2019

West Indies beat Afghanistan: Here are the records broken

West Indies beat Afghanistan in the match number 42 of the ICC World Cup 2019 on Thursday at Headingley in Leeds.

This IAS officer was raised in orphanage; became Kollam Collector

On Monday, IAS B. Abdul Nasar assumed office as the Kollam District Collector. Nasar had dreamt of this day for decades, even as he worked odd jobs as a child living in orphanages.

Rishabh Pant should bat at number four: Michael Clarke

India suffered a blow when Shikhar Dhawan's campaign in the ongoing World Cup was cut short due to an unfortunate injury.

'Kabir Singh' beats 'Bharat'; to become 2019's highest-grosser

Shahid Kapoor's Kabir Singh has set the cash registers on fire and continues to be unstoppable.

Top bowling moments in ICC World Cup 2019

The bowling department has played an important role in the ICC World Cup 2019 and the majority of games have been dominated by bowlers, especially between big teams.

Airtel is offering Rs. 1,000 cashback on 4G Hotspot dongle

Airtel has introduced a new cashback offer on its 4G Hotspot wherein it is giving a cashback of Rs. 1,000 to new subscribers.

Congress MLA throws mud on engineer; taken into police custody

Almost a week after BJP MLA Akash Vijayvargiya assaulted an Indore Municipal Corporation (IMC) official with a cricket bat, a Congress MLA, Nitesh Rane, was captured on camera literally mudslinging a National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) engineer on Thursday.

Brian Lara prefers Sachin Tendulkar over Virat Kohli: Here's why

West Indian legend Brian Lara has praised Virat Kohli as being the best modern-day batsman in the world.

Bollywood biggies who have invested in start-ups

Last week Akshay Kumar, invested an undisclosed amount, as part of Series C funding, in wearable tech start-up, GOQii (pronounced Go-Key).

ICC World Cup: Ranking the top conspiracy theories

The ICC World Cup is the most prestigious cricketing tournament in the world.

This man is building a 3D-printed Lamborghini Aventador at home

A physicist is building a full-scale model of Lamborghini Aventador using 3D-printing.

#HealthBytes: Five simple exercises to boost sexual health

Even if enhancing your sexual prowess wasn't the reason you joined gym for, in the first place, be assured that exercising can help empower your sexual well-being.

#GamingBytes: 'PUBG Mobile's weapon grips explained in detail

To be able to win that ever-elusive Chicken Dinner, you need to have a solid strategy in place.

Nokia 9 PureView, with 5 cameras, to be launched soon

HMD Global is working to introduce the camera-centric Nokia 9 PureView in India soon.

Here's why Swara Bhasker, Himanshu Sharma called it quits

Bollywood actress Swara Bhasker, who was "happy and dating" National Award-winning screenwriter Himanshu Sharma, called off their relationship recently.

#GamingBytes: Own an Xbox One? Know the best 4K games

Xbox One faced some challenges but eventually went on to become a much-loved console with a collection of impressive Games.

Union Budget 2019: What India expects from Nirmala Sitharaman

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is all set to present her first budget on Friday, July 5.

Second allotment list released for JEE Advanced, Main admissions

The second list of seat allotment, for the candidates who had registered for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Advanced and Main counselling, was released by the Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) yesterday.

MIT researchers just created a 'walking' motor: Details here

In a major development, a group of researchers at MIT has created a unique 'walking motor'.

Hrithik Roshan booked in a case of cheating: Here's why

Hyderabad Police has slapped a cheating case against Hrithik Roshan under IPC Sections 406 and 420.

#ComicBytes: Five Indian supervillains who are perfect foils to heroes

Enough has been said and written about the glory of Indian superheroes like Nagraj, Doga, and Super Commando Dhruv.

#PhDMeToo: PhD scholars campaign against mental harassment at IITs

Frustrated with the mental harassment perpetrated by their supervisors, research scholars across India have started a campaign, #PhDMeToo, in a desperate bid to get justice.

DU: Second cut-off marginally drops, various courses closed for admission

The second cut-off lists for admissions in undergraduate courses for Delhi University were released yesterday evening.

#HealthBytes: Five must-have food items for vegetarians

Vegetarians often suffer from deficiency of certain nutrients, like protein, iron, zinc, omega-3 fatty acids, and specific vitamins such as Vitamin D and B-12, as they are mainly obtained from meat sources.

D2h set-top box available with 1-month free subscription: Details here

In a bid to expand its presence in India, D2h has introduced a new offer wherein it is providing a free one month subscription of its premium DTH plan with its HD set-top box (STB).

What can new boss Frank Lampard offer to Chelsea?

Chelsea legend Frank Lampard has returned to Stamford Bridge as the club's new manager.

Pakistan vs Bangladesh: Preview, Dream11 and head-to-head records

Pakistan and Bangladesh face each other in the match number 43 of the ICC World Cup 2019 on Friday at Lord's.

Argentina file complaint for poor refereeing in Copa America

Former Copa America champions Argentina were knocked out of the ongoing tournament on Monday by arch-rivals Brazil.

Xiaomi Redmi 7A launched in India at Rs. 5,999

As the successor to the best-selling Redmi 6A, Xiaomi has launched the Redmi 7A in India today.

Wimbledon: Federer explains why seeded players struggled in round one

20-time Grand Slam Champion Roger Federer had a shaky start to his Wimbledon 2019 campaign against South Africa's Lloyd Harris.

Uttar Pradesh: Same-sex marriage of cousin girls shocks Varanasi

A temple in Varanasi witnessed a peculiar event on Tuesday, after two cousins, dressed in jeans and t-shirts, married one another.

Wimbledon 2019: Exceptional Cori Gauff advances to third round

15-year-old teenage sensation Cori Gauff, who beat Venus Williams in the first round of Wimbledon 2019, continued her winning march.

How Facebook's AI sees our life through photos. It's spooky

On Wednesday, all Facebook products - from WhatsApp, main Facebook site to Instagram- suffered a major outage.

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WWE: Ranking the most weird catch-phrases of all time

WWE has, over the years, scripted history in the field of sports entertainment.

For bat incident, BJP may send notice to Akash Vijayvargiya

Akash Vijayvargiya, who thought it was absolutely fine to thrash a civic official, could soon receive a showcause notice from his party BJP.

2019 Renault Duster Facelift to be launched on July 8

French automaker Renault is set to launch its all-new 2019 Renault Duster Facelift in India on July 8.

#WC2019: Virat-Anushka 'seal the silly moments' together in England

Virat Kohli has been winning hearts with his team's performance in the ongoing World Cup in England.

#TechBytes: How to turn on speedometer in Google Maps

Whether you are walking or driving, Google Maps offer plenty of features to complement the entire navigation experience.

RSS Defamation case: Rahul Gandhi pleads not guilty, gets bail

A day after he publicly stepped down as Congress President, Rahul Gandhi on Thursday appeared before a Mumbai court in connection to a defamation case filed by an RSS worker.

#HealthBytes: Seven common (but useless) diet myths busted!

Seeking and sticking to diet is a great idea, but notably, not all food advice is good advice. Some 'facts' should be taken with a pinch of salt.

Few have the courage: Priyanka praises Rahul after his resignation

A day after Rahul Gandhi publicly announced his resignation from the post of Congress President, sister Priyanka Gandhi Vadra hailed his decision saying few have courage like him.

In 5 years, electric planes could be a reality: Musk

Elon Musk's Tesla is revolutionizing the automotive industry with some really impressive self-driving electric cars.

Facing pressure, Pakistan books Hafiz Saeed for 'terror financing'

Amid global pressure to act against home-grown terrorism, Pakistani authorities on Wednesday booked Hafiz Saeed, the mastermind of 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, for terrorism financing.

Chrome will autofill card details even without syncing data

Chrome has long been offering autofill capabilities to save users from the pain of entering information manually on forms/web pages.

This Rajasthan-based doctor provides free medical coaching to poor students

While lakhs of students move out of their homes every year to join reputed coaching centers for medical or engineering preparation, there are many more who cannot afford it.

Xiaomi Mi CC9, CC9e and CC9 Meitu Custom Edition launched

After a bunch of leaks and rumors, Xiaomi has finally launched its camera-centric Mi CC9 series of smartphones in its home country.

Tourists visiting China are being forced to install 'data-stealing' malware

If you are a privacy freak (like me), visiting China shouldn't be on your travel bucket list.

England beat New Zealand: Here are the key takeaways

England came up with an amazing performance as they thumped New Zealand by 119 runs in the match number 41 of the ICC World Cup 2019 at the Riverside Ground in Chester-le-Street.