17 Jul 2019

#CareerBytes: Common myths about GATE that need to be busted

The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) is one of the most competitive exams for engineering graduates.

Move over YouTubers, TikTokers are the new in-thing at VidCon

Judge Tiktokers all you want to, but they're on everyone's radar and they're turning the tide.

Shastri could retain his job as Team India's head coach

As per the latest reports, Indian cricket team's current head coach Ravi Shastri could keep his job despite the BCCI inviting fresh applications for the post.

Alia Bhatt's new bag is worth a luxurious Swiss trip

Alia Bhatt, in her recent airport look, was seen wearing a purple tracksuit, which she paired with white sneakers.

Realme X v/s Redmi K20: Which one should you buy?

Arch-rivals Realme and Xiaomi are once again taking on each other with their respective mid-range handsets, the Realme X and Redmi K20.

MS Dhoni would help Team India in smooth transition: Reports

As per media reports, veteran Indian wicket-keeper batsman and former skipper MS Dhoni will not be a part of the team which would tour West Indies.

Vistara aircraft almost ran out of fuel, passenger recalls horror

In a shocking turn of events, a Delhi-bound Vistara flight almost ran out of fuel mid-air. The UK944 aircraft, which took off from Mumbai on Monday, landed in Lucknow with only 10 minutes of fuel in its tank.

#DanceIndiaDance: This is what Kareena is charging for her appearance

Kareena Kapoor Khan recently made her TV debut with Zee TV's Dance India Dance.

IPL 2020: KKR rope in World Cup winning coach Bayliss

Two-time Indian Premier League (IPL) winners Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have once again roped in ex-coach Trevor Bayliss for next season.

Convicted for homosexuality, Alan Turing to feature on £50 note

Famed British mathematician and computer scientist Alan Turing, who helped save millions of lives as a World War II codebreaker, is the new face of the Bank of England's £50 note.

#TravelBytes: Five best places to visit in Southeast Asia

From beautiful beaches to surreal mountains, cultural diversity to historical significance, the South-eastern part of Asia has it all.

What to expect from Manchester United in 2019-20?

A lot of focus is on Manchester United ahead of the 2019-20 season.

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'Bharat' director Ali Abbas Zafar's Twitter, Instagram accounts get hacked

Social media is no more a safe place now, especially for celebrities.

Skoda Rapid Rider launched in India at Rs. 7 lakh

Czech automaker Skoda has launched a more affordable limited-edition variant of Skoda Rapid in India.

Redmi K20 Pro, K20 launched: Price starts at Rs. 22,000

Taking on OnePlus 7 series, Xiaomi has launched the Redmi K20 Pro and Redmi K20 smartphones in India, at a starting price of Rs. 21,999.

Kulbhushan Jadhav case: ICJ rules in India's favor, grants consular-access

In a major win, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on Wednesday gave India consular access in the Kulbhushan Jadhav case.

Musk's Neuralink will implant 'threads' to connect humans with computers

Elon Musk's super secretive start-up Neuralink has finally revealed how they plan to connect humans with computers.

Want to know how an 80-year-old Arjun Kapoor would look?

Looks like Bollywood is going crazy over the recently launched Old Age filter on FaceApp.

UP: 9 shot dead, 25 injured in gunfight over land-dispute

At least nine people were shot dead and 25 others were injured when an alleged land dispute in Uttar Pradesh's Sonbhadra led to a gunfight between two parties.

Gun-toting BJP MLA expelled for 6 years over viral video

Days after he was seen in a controversial viral video, Uttarakhand BJP MLA Kunwar Pranav Singh Champion was expelled from the party for six years.

UPSC releases schedule for this year's Civil Services Main Examination

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has released the time table of the Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2019 recently.

Suspect in American scientist's murder confesses to rape

In a major development, Greek police have solved the murder mystery of US scientist Suzanne Eaton, who was found dead in Greece earlier this month, as a 27-year-old local farmer confessed to raping and murdering her.

Buttler has the potential to captain England: Andrew Strauss

England cricket team's director Andrew Strauss feels Jos Buttler has the potential to become the next skipper of the side.

Over 150 fake Jio apps detected on Google Play Store

More than 150 apps masquerading as legit products from Reliance Jio have been spotted on the Google Play Store.

IIT-Delhi working on projects to track, monitor air pollution levels

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Delhi is developing a slew of solutions at its Center of Excellence for Research on Clean Air (CERCA) for tracking and reducing the air pollution levels in the city.

From patents to software: Yes, Google's working on foldables

While Samsung and Huawei have already showcased their foldable phones, they aren't the only companies to be working on foldable technology.

HBO beats Netflix to lead Emmy nominations; other surprises, snubs

Nominations for the 71st annual Emmy Awards were announced yesterday and HBO is back in the lead as the most-nominated network with 137 nominations.

Top 5 motorcycles available under Rs. 1 lakh

With the new-age design upgrades and modern technologies coming to the automobile world, the motorcycles are getting expensive day by day.

#BiggBoss13: Chunky Panday, Neelam Kothari approached for Salman's show?

Chunky Panday, who will next be seen in Prabhas-starrer Saaho, has reportedly been roped in for Salman Khan's Bigg Boss 13.

Explained: All you need to know about Kulbhushan Jadhav's case

Today, all eyes of India and Pakistan are set towards International Court of Justice (ICJ), the primary judicial wing of UN, as it will give its verdict on Kulbhushan Jadhav's case.

#HealthBytes: Six healthy foods for the rainy season

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.

6 women ISRO scientists to know about

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is one of the most successful space agencies in the world.

Soon, Amazon's Alexa will start talking in Hindi

Alexa, the AI powering Amazon's Echo line of smart speakers, will soon start talking in Hindi, one of the most spoken languages in India.

Is Lotus' Evija the most powerful electric car? Hell, yeah

British automaker Lotus has unveiled its first-ever all-electric supercar, the Evija (pronounced E-vi-ya).

26/11 attack mastermind Hafiz Saeed arrested, sent to judicial custody

Days after booking him on terror financing charges, Pakistan on Wednesday arrested UN-designated terrorist Hafiz Saeed.

#FinancialBytes: Now, use Aadhaar instead of PAN for these transactions

Earlier this month, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented her and the new Central government's first budget.

Couple who named son 'Google' receive gifts from tech giant

An Indonesian couple named their newborn 'Google', proving that it's never too soon to set your child up for bullying at school and disappointment.

Pooja Batra-Nawab Shah's wedding pictures are out. They are beautiful!

Last week, social media was abuzz with the news of Bollywood actress Pooja Batra tying the knot with Nawab Shah in a hush-hush manner.

Wondering what Roger Federer eats and drinks? Find out here

Even at 37, Tennis legend Roger Federer is fit enough to give young lads of the sport a serious run for their money.

Critical iOS 13 bug can compromise your online accounts

As Apple is months away from releasing the stable version of iOS 13, people have been installing the beta iteration of the platform on their iPhones.

#KarnatakaCrisis: Speaker free to decide on resignations, says Supreme Court

Karnataka's political crisis spilled to Supreme Court last week, and on Wednesday the CJI Ranjan Gogoi-led bench did a balancing act.

2019 Suzuki Access 125 SE launched, priced at Rs. 62,000

Suzuki Motorcycle India has launched a new Metallic Matte Bordeaux model of its best-selling scooter, the Suzuki Access 125 SE.

Assam floods: 20 dead, 52 lakh affected; Centre releases funds

Assam battered due to floods, found no respite on Tuesday with the death toll reaching 20. The number of people who have been affected by incessant rains touched 52 lakh, while only 1.5 lakh have been taken to relief centers.

Want to mine Bitcoins at home? Here's a step-by-step guide

Over the years, cryptocurrency mining has evolved as a hot topic in the world of digital currencies.

#CareerBytes: Top PSUs you can apply for with good GATE-score

The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) is one of the most competitive exams for engineering graduates.

Samsung Galaxy Note 10 appears on Geekbench: Details here

Samsung's upcoming flagship phone, the Galaxy Note 10, has appeared on processor benchmarking platform Geekbench.

Kiwis coach thinks sharing World Cup trophy should be considered

The ICC World Cup 2019 produced the most thrilling ODI in the history of cricket.

Redmi K20 Pro's Gold variant to cost Rs. 4.8 lakh

Xiaomi is all set to launch the Redmi K20 Pro smartphone in India today.

16 Jul 2019

These brands will soon launch phones with Snapdragon 855 Plus

In a rather unexpected move, Qualcomm has launched Snapdragon 855 Plus as an improved version of its flagship mobile processor, the Snapdragon 855.

Netflix announces five new Indian original series

On Tuesday, streaming giant Netflix announced five upcoming Indian original series.

Solskjaer confident David de Gea will pen deal with United

Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is positive that their star goal-keeper David de Gea will extend his contract with the club.

Solan: Multi-story building, which collapsed, was once a two-room structure

On Sunday, a four-story building collapsed in Himachal Pradesh's Solan, killing 14 people, including 13 army personnel, and raising pertinent questions on poor infrastructure dotting hill stations.

Gujarat #MassCheating: 959 students attempt same questions, make same mistakes

The officials of Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board (GSHSEB) have unearthed a shocking case of mass cheating involving 959 Class-12 general stream students.

Entry-level iPhones in India become costlier: Here's why

According to a report by The Economic Times, Apple has stopped selling four of its lower cost iPhones in India with an aim to focus more on pushing the latest and higher-priced models.

Guard who cracked JNU's entrance exam, wants to become IAS-officer

Ramjal Meena (34), a security guard at the Jawaharlal Nehru University for the last five years, has cracked the varsity's entrance examination.

IITs, NITs facing severe faculty shortage, reveals government data

India's premier educational institutes like the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) and National Institutes of Technology (NITs) are facing severe faculty shortage, said HRD Minister Dr. Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank recently.

Is BCCI mulling over split captaincy post World Cup performance?

Soon after India suffered a premature exit from the semi-final of the ICC World Cup 2019, talks surfaced that the BCCI is mulling over split captaincy.

Apple's cheaper new MacBook Air is slower than 2018 model

Just last week, Apple refreshed its MacBook Air with a more vibrant True Tone display and cheaper price tag.

Has Bollywood forgotten #MeToo allegations against Vikas Bahl already?

We all remember Vikas Bahl: The man who directed Queen, a film on women empowerment, and the man who was also named in #MeToo.

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Amazon ventures into ed-tech, launches app for IIT JEE preparation

After launching an online marketplace and content streaming platform, Amazon is venturing into the ed-tech space to expand its footprint in India.

Sachin Tendulkar picks his 2019 World Cup XI: Details here

Former Indian legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar made his debut as a commentator in the ICC World Cup 2019.

Xiaomi Mi Rechargeable LED Lamp announced: Details here

Xiaomi is celebrating its fifth anniversary in India and the company is earmarking this milestone by launching several new products.

#CareerBytes: 8 top mobile apps for CLAT entrance preparation

The Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) is the gateway to admission to undergraduate and postgraduate programs offered by 21 prestigious National Law Universities in India.

Delhi: RTR flyover opens; to ease traffic towards airport, Gurugram

On Tuesday, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal inaugurated the long-delayed Rao Tula Ram (RTR) flyover, which would ease connectivity for commuters traveling from South Delhi towards the Indira Gandhi International Airport and Gurugram.

Sonakshi Sinha's workout is giving us major fitness goals

Sonakshi Sinha, who is gearing up for the release of her movie Khandaani Shafakhana, set social media on fire recently.

Delhi University Entrance Test results released: Here's how to check

National Testing Agency (NTA) released the results for the Delhi University Entrance Test (DUET) yesterday at midnight.

#KarnatakaCrisis: SC to pronounce judgment on rebel MLAs' status tomorrow

Karnataka politics is going through a bizarre phase- 18 MLAs have tendered their resignations, the speaker hasn't accepted them for days now, and the Supreme Court (which was also brought into the crisis) has decided to give its verdict on Wednesday.

A look at the rising stars of European football

The 2019-20 European football season is not far away and at the moment, the teams are busy with their pre-season tour.

Court orders Hindu girl to distribute Quran over communal post

On July 12, a student, identified as Richa Bharti, was arrested in Ranchi for posting content on Facebook, which allegedly had communal overtones.

#WC2019: Rakhi thinks Kohli, Sharma's wives led to India's defeat

Rakhi Sawant, who recently advised Kangana Ranaut and her sister-cum-manager Rangoli Chandel not to "take panga with media," is back with her observations.

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Twitter for desktop is getting a makeover: Details here

Twitter is giving a makeover to its desktop website - twitter.com.

#HealthBytes: Five myths about sleeping, busted!

If you are going to spend one-third of your lifetime sleeping, you might as well do it right.

LG launches new 55-inch and 43-inch 4K LED TVs

As the latest addition to its portfolio of smart TVs in India, LG has introduced a pair of new televisions in the country.

BCCI invites fresh applications for support staff, head coach

The BCCI invited fresh applications for Team India's support staff and head coach positions.

More people to videocall lovers, not parents, from moon: Survey

Ahead of the 50th anniversary of the groundbreaking Apollo 11 mission on July 20, a United States-based tech professional association, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, has conducted a survey about space travel.

This limited-edition Ducati bike costs Rs. 55 lakh in India

Celebrating the silver jubilee of the company's iconic superbike, Ducati 916, the Italian automaker Ducati has launched the limited-edition Panigale V4 25° Anniversario 916 in India.

#CareerBytes: Top CA firms for articleship apart from Big 4

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

No Taapsee, mocking a tragedy isn't 'sarcastic', it's plain insensitive

It seems Bollywood celebrities have stopped putting any thought whatsoever into their tweets. And the latest one to do so is Taapsee Pannu.

#FinancialBytes: List of documents needed to file Income Tax returns

July 31, 2019 is the last date to file Income tax returns for FY 2018-19.

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan invests in environmental intelligence startup Ambee

Bollywood actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has made her debut as an angel investor.

Five of the most bizarre fashion trends ever

Fashion has been around since time immemorial.

Mumbai: 100-year-old building collapses in Dongri; 12 dead, 40 trapped

In a distressing incident, a four-story building collapsed in Mumbai's Dongri area on Tuesday. The structure, called Kesarbai building, is situated on Tandel Street.

Banned on WhatsApp? Here's what you can do

Being the biggest messaging app, WhatsApp has a clear set of rules to enable seamless, end-to-end encrypted communication.

Partial Lunar Eclipse: When, where and how to watch it

If you are someone who likes to keep a lookout for interesting occurrences in the night sky, you would be delighted to learn that on July 16 and 17, various parts of the world will witness a partial lunar eclipse, including India.

#KarnatakaCrisis: Rebel Congress MLA Roshan Baig detained in Bengaluru

In what marks as a new twist in the drama of Karnataka politics, a rebel Congress MLA was on Monday detained at Bengaluru airport whilst he was allegedly on his way to Mumbai to join other disgruntled legislators.

Assam floods: 15 dead, lakhs affected; state on red alert

As many as 30 out of Assam's 33 districts have been affected by floods, prompting the state government to sound a red alert on Monday.

India's five most influential and successful women in finance

The world of finance used to be seen as an industry only for men for the longest time. However, that has changed in the last few years.

European Football: Five best summer transfers of 2019

The football summer transfer window is on and teams across Europe are on the look out to bolster their squads by acquiring the services of rising stars.

Xiaomi Mi Superbass wireless on-ear headphones launched at Rs. 1,800

Xiaomi has launched a new pair of on-ear wireless headphones in India. Dubbed as Mi Superbass Wireless Headphones, the new audio accessory is available via Amazon as well as Mi e-store at Rs. 1,799.

#FinancialBytes: Minimum balance rules of SBI, HDFC, ICICI bank

Saving bank accounts require the customers to maintain a certain specified average monthly balance (AMB).

Samsung is working on foldable AR smart glasses, suggests patent

Samsung is developing new AR glasses to take on the likes of Google Glass and Amazon-backed North Focals, as it looks to venture into this lesser-explored category of wearables.