23 Jul 2019

I didn't disrespect Gareth Bale, says Real boss Zinedine Zidane

The 2019 summer transfer window has been headlined by the situation surrounding Real Madrid forward Gareth Bale.

IIM graduates who left cushy jobs to follow their passion

The Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) are the most sought-after business schools in the country that provide quality management education.

Flipkart 'Mi Turns 5' sale: Top deals on Xiaomi smartphones

Flipkart has kicked off a 'Mi Turns 5' sale as Xiaomi celebrates its fifth anniversary in India.

After Krishna avatar, Lalu Yadav's son dons Lord Shiva look

Former Bihar Health Minister and Rashtriya Janata Dal leader Tej Pratap Yadav, (in)famous for his dress-ups and theatrics, donned the attire of Lord Shiva on Tuesday.

Rajkummar has this condition if he's asked to romance Ayushmann

Ever since Ayushmann Khurrana announced his next Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan, a comedy homosexual love story, there have been reports about Rajkummar Rao playing his love interest.

Andhra Pradesh becomes first state to reserve 75% of private jobs for locals

Andhra Pradesh, on Monday, became the first Indian state to reserve jobs for locals by passing the Andhra Pradesh Employment of Local Candidates in Industries/Factories Act, 2019, in the state assembly.

Karnataka crisis: Kumaraswamy loses trust vote, no longer CM

After a long day and longer debates, trust vote began in Karnataka Assembly, and JD(S) leader HD Kumaraswamy failed to prove majority in the House. This means he will no longer be the CM, paving way for BJP to form the government.

Ashes 2019 jerseys to have players' names, numbers

For the first time in cricket's long-standing history, Test jersey will bear the numbers and names of players.

Last date to file Income-Tax return extended to August 31

In what would come as a relief for taxpayers, the Income Tax department has extended the last date to file I-T returns for FY 2018-19 by one month to August 31.

ICC Test Rankings: Virat Kohli remains number one batsman

Indian cricket team captain Virat Kohli has retained his position as the number one batsman in the ICC Test Rankings.

Indian Railways: All major concession rules explained

The Indian Railways offers concessions on tickets for people belonging to certain specified categories.

Aryan Khan to make big screen debut with Prabhas-starrer 'Hiranyakashipu'?

After impressing audiences with his voice-over skills in the recently released The Lion King, Shah Rukh Khan's son Aryan will now be turning to the big screen.

Facebook's flaw allowed strangers to interact with kids: Here's how

Facebook's security issues are not really coming to a halt.

England vs Ireland: Preview, Dream11 and pitch report

England will start their preparations for the upcoming Ashes starting August 1 by hosting Ireland in an one-off Test at Lord's.

Kashmir: Brothers of rifleman Aurangzeb, murdered by terrorists, join Army

Two younger brothers of rifleman Aurangzeb, who was abducted and murdered by terrorists last year, have joined the Indian Army to keep his legacy alive.

Sonali Bendre pushing herself to hit the gym is inspirational

Last year Sarfarosh actress Sonali Bendre flew down to New York after she was diagnosed with cancer, and her battle with the Big C has since turned out to be an inspiration.

Soon, Google Assistant will let you text from lockscreen

Even with all the fancy features, Google Assistant misses the ability to handle commands from the lockscreen.

Boris Johnson beats Jeremy Hunt; to become next UK PM

In a resounding victory, Britain's governing Conservative Party announced Boris Johnson as the new elected leader of the party on Tuesday.

Hrithik Roshan's 'Super 30' enters Rs. 100cr club, actor elated

Hrithik Roshan is riding high on the success of his latest film, Super 30.

Honor 20 Pro gets Icelandic Illusion color option: Details here

Huawei's sub-brand Honor has launched a new Icelandic Illusion color variant of its flagship smartphone, the Honor 20 Pro, in China.

Reliance may launch Jio GigaFiber in India on August 12

After a stellar run with its mobile services, Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Jio is looking to disrupt the broadband market in India.

#AssamNRC: Supreme Court extends Assam NRC deadline to August 31

The deadline for the publication of final National Register of Citizens (NRC) for Assam has been extended by the Supreme Court on Tuesday by a month from July 31 to August 31.

#BiggBoss13: This 'Balika Vadhu' actor approached for Salman's show?

Bigg Boss 13, which will be hosted by Salman Khan, is in constant news.

Happy birthday Yuzvendra Chahal: Here we look at his achievements

India's premier wrist-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal turned 29 on Tuesday.

Owner abandons pet over 'illicit affair' with dog

We know what you must be thinking after reading the headline. Why would anyone abandon a dog over "illicit relationship", and what does it even mean?

Pablo Escobar's brother to start drug business with Elon Musk?

Tech entrepreneur Elon Musk is involved in an intellectual property feud with deceased Colombian drug kingpin Pablo Escobar's brother, Roberto Escobar.

The youngest IFS officers who later became ambassadors

Clearing the Indian Foreign Service (IFS) exam is an uphill battle, for it is quite challenging and competitive at the same time.

#MeToo accused Anu Malik set to return on small screen?

Music composer Anu Malik, who had to step down as Indian Idol judge after he was named in the #MeToo movement by two noted singers, is all set to return on TV.

Now, WhatsApp is available on millions of feature phones

WhatsApp, the biggest messaging app in the world, is set to hit millions of feature phones in the coming days.

Facing backlash, will Deepika work with #MeToo accused Luv Ranjan?

Last Saturday, media channels reported that Deepika Padukone is likely to do Luv Ranjan's next, and ever since then a particular hashtag, #NotMyDeepika, has started trending.

Modi didn't ask Trump for mediation, says EAM in Parliament

US President Donald Trump's statement on Kashmir dispute created a furor in India, prompting Minister of External Affairs S Jaishankar to clarify Centre's stand in the Parliament.

Narine, Pollard back in the squad for T20Is against India

The West Indies cricket team has been bolstered by the return of Sunil Narine and Kieron Pollard for the upcoming T20I series against India.

Karnataka's drama continues, trust vote likely at 6 PM today

On Monday, the legislators of Karnataka Assembly debated for hours, but the trust vote couldn't reach conclusion, visibly miffing speaker KR Ramesh Kumar.

Five hidden gems of London you must explore/visit

London, the classy capital city of England demands to be visited by all travel souls at least once in a lifetime.

Now, an app can visualize sugar present in your drink

People suffering from diabetes tend to keep track of their eating habits and sugar intake.

Amrapali cheated homebuyers, SC asks NBCC to finish their projects

Giving a major relief to nearly 42,000 homebuyers, the Supreme Court on Tuesday ordered state-run National Buildings Construction Corporation (NBCC) to complete unfinished flats of the embattled real-estate group Amrapali.

DIY counterfeiting: German woman attempts buying Audi with 'Monopoly' money

Money most certainly doesn't grow on trees, but that never stops people from wondering, "What if it did?"

#FinancialBytes: How to check your Income Tax refund status online

Once you are done with the filing and verification of your I-T returns, you can easily keep track of the refund status.

Kashmir dispute can't be solved bilaterally: Imran after meeting Trump

After India denied seeking mediation help from US President Donald Trump to resolve the Kashmir issue, Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan said the matter can't be solved "bilaterally".

2019 Datsun redi-GO launched, priced at Rs. 2.8 lakh

Nissan-owned Datsun has launched the all-new 2019 Datsun redi-GO in India at a starting price of Rs. 2.8 lakh.

Soon, your Slack app will be faster than ever

Slack for desktop and web is getting a major update, one that doesn't bring any new features but revamps the entire infrastructure of the Slack experience.

Trump claims Modi asked for mediation on Kashmir-issue, India denies

Hours after the United States President Donald Trump made a tall claim that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has "requested" him to "mediate" on Kashmir dispute, India refuted it.

#Chandrayaan2: Meet the team behind India's ambitious second moon mission

With the successful launch of Chandrayaan-2, India's ambitious second moon mission, by the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) on Monday, the country took a major leap toward outer space.

Realme 3i first sale in India today: Specifications, price, offers

Realme's newly launched budget offering, the Realme 3i, will go on sale for the first time in India today at 12pm via Flipkart and Realme e-store.

PUBG: Here are aiming tips for beginners

PUBG is becoming more competitive as a Battle Royale, with its increasing popularity.

ASUS ZenFone Max M2 receives a price cut in India

In a bid to boost its sales, ASUS has reduced the prices of its budget-range ZenFone Max M2 in India by upto Rs. 1,000.

Samsung Galaxy Fold passes final tests, set to launch soon

Samsung is once again working to introduce the Galaxy Fold after the premium foldable phone missed its original launch date following durability issues.

22 Jul 2019

Rafael Nadal: Five lesser known facts about the legend

12-time French Open champion Rafael Nadal is one of the GOATs of tennis.

#CareerBytes: Why should you do CIMA after Chartered Accountancy?

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

Gujarat-teacher forces boys to wear bangles for not doing homework

A primary school teacher in Mehsana district of Gujarat has been sent on indefinite leave after he forced three boys to "wear kangan (bangles)" for not doing their homework.

Have suggestions for Modi's I-Day speech? Here's what to do

With India's 73rd Independence Day less than a month away, Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently announced that he would be taking suggestions for his August 15 speech.

Anker launches car dash camera in India at Rs. 8,490

Anker Innovations-backed Roav has launched a new DashCam AO camera in India at Rs. 8,490.

Indian chess players to be trained by Vladimir Kramnik

In an interesting development, former world champion and legend Vladimir Kramnik will train six Indian chess players in Geneva from August 14 to 25.

ASUS ROG Phone 2 sets new benchmark for gaming smartphones

As the successor to its popular gaming handset, the ROG Phone, Taiwanese tech giant ASUS has announced ROG Phone 2.

Shuttler PV Sindhu sets her sight on Japan Open

It was a heart-breaking loss for India's ace shuttler PV Sindhu in the final of the Indonesia Open in Jakarta on Sunday.

Right to Information (Amendment) Bill passed in Lok Sabha

The Lok Sabha has passed the Right to Information (Amendment) Bill, 2019, which seeks to amend the RTI Act, 2005 amid criticism from the Opposition on Monday.

What should you feed your beloved cat

We get it if you want to share all your delicacies with your cat, after all who can say no to that cute smile?

These six Hollywood power-couples make us believe in love, again

In showbiz, everything is fickle: Fame, wealth, and even marriages.

Soon, Facebook's device will help you 'feel' VR games

As VR continues to go mainstream (with game, gyms, and spas), Facebook is doing everything it can to establish its footprint in the arena.

Uttarakhand: No girl born in 3 months in 132 villages

While the Central government has been promoting the Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao scheme, it seems Uttarakhand's Uttarkashi district doesn't even have the first half down.

#HealthBytes: Top online resources to learn about sex

If one goes by history, it is clear that relying on schools to teach you or your teenagers sex education is a bad idea.

'Lal Singh Chaddha,' Aamir's next, will feature Babri Masjid demolition?

Aamir Khan is venturing into a dangerous territory!

#NewsBytesExplainer: How Apple's Face ID system verifies your face

For more than a year, Apple has been serving a proprietary facial recognition system on the iPhones, a tech known as Face ID.

Techo Electra launches three new fully-electric scooters in India

Techo Electra, a Pune based EV start-up, has launched three new electric scooters in India.

Imran Khan vows to make Pakistan the best cricket team

Pakistan cricket team bowed out of the league stage in the recently concluded ICC World Cup 2019.

Saif Ali Khan's son Ibrahim to enter Bollywood? Actor reveals

After Sara Ali Khan made her smashing debut last year, everyone wanted to know when will her brother Ibrahim Khan enter Bollywood.

Businessman pays bail money for 17 inmates on his birthday

A local businessman's birthday in Agra meant the release of 17 jail inmates who couldn't afford bail.

Mumbai: Fire breaks out at MTNL building, 100 feared trapped

In yet another troublesome incident, a building which houses the state-run telecom company MTNL caught fire on Monday in Mumbai's Bandra area.

Top five honeymoon destinations in Asia

Just like weddings, honeymoons are also a once-in-a-lifetime experience, and for that very reason, they must be unforgettably special.

Here's what MSK Prasad said on Rayudu's 3D tweet

When the Indian team was announced for the ICC World Cup 2019, it sent shockwaves as Vijay Shankar was picked instead of veteran middle-order batsman Ambati Rayudu.

Why Adityanath shouldn't blame previous governments for Sonbhadra violence

An unprecedented incident happened in Uttar Pradesh's Sonbhadra district last week. A land dispute turned violent after a village head ordered his henchmen to fire on tribals, killing 10 people.

Actress Koena Mitra gets six months' jail in cheque-bouncing case

Actress Koena Mitra has landed herself in a major trouble, after she was convicted in a 2013 cheque bouncing case.

Pune engineer wants to be next Congress President

Ever since Rahul Gandhi resigned as President of the Indian National Congress in May, the position has remained vacant.

Chandrayaan-2, India's historic Moon mission, launches successfully

After a long wait, the Indian Space Research Organization has successfully launched Chandrayaan-2, a landmark mission aimed at delivering a lander, rover, orbiter to the Moon.

What are GATE toppers of last few years doing now?

The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) is one of the country's most competitive exams.

Taapsee responds to Kangana's sister Rangoli's 'sasti copy' comment

Taapsee Pannu has finally responded to Kangana Ranaut's sister-cum-manager Rangoli Chandel's sasti copy comment.

Haven't been elected to clean toilets: Pragya Thakur tells BJP-worker

Terror accused-turned-parliamentarian, Pragya Thakur, on Sunday sparked yet another controversy when she said she hasn't been elected to "clean toilets".

MP-shocker: Six, including a minor, raped teen for 16 months

In a horrific incident, a 16-year-old teen was raped for over a year by six men in Madhya Pradesh's Indore.

Best beaches in the world

What makes beaches great is that they have something for all sorts of travel souls.

Huawei to launch its first pop-up camera smartphone in India

Huawei is working to launch its first pop-up camera smartphone in India by July-end, as it looks to take on rivals like OPPO K3, Redmi K20, and Realme X.

Soon, Chrome will stop websites from detecting users in Incognito

In a matter of days, Google will release Chrome 76, the next version of its desktop browser, with the ability to stop websites - particularly those with paywalls - from detecting incognito mode.

#KarnatakaCrisis: Speaker summons 12 rebel MLAs, floor test today

Karnataka assembly speaker KR Ramesh on Monday summoned 12 rebel MLAs of Congress, whose resignations have endangered the coalition's survival.

#FinancialBytes: Applying for PAN? Know these points

Permanent Account Number (PAN) is a unique, 10-digit alphanumeric identity allotted to the taxpayers in India by the Income Tax department.

Kill the politicians who 'looted Kashmir', Governor Malik tells terrorists

In a hugely controversial statement, Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik on Sunday said terrorists should kill "corrupt politicians who have looted the entire wealth" rather than murdering innocent people and security personnel.

#KarnatakaCrisis: After missing deadlines, Kumaraswamy faces floor test today

As the Karnataka Assembly resumes on Monday, the tottering Congress-JD(S) alliance faces its final test.

#CareerBytes: Websites that provide online coaching and courses for GATE

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

Google Pixel 4 leak shows radical design change

Google is introducing a radical design change on its upcoming Pixel 4 series smartphones, and the latest leak is yet another evidence of it.

Redmi K20 Series first sale in India today: Details here

Xiaomi's newly launched Redmi K20 and K20 Pro will go sale for the first time in India today via Flipkart and Mi online store, starting 12 pm.

Five common myths about sugar, busted!

Love it or hate it, but you cannot ignore it - sugar is one such ingredient that has earned a mixed reputation, at best.

#GamingBytes: Five PUBG Mobile settings for smoother gameplay

In intense Battle Royales like PUBG, players are competing for chicken dinner in solos, duos or squads. Among 100 players, there is nothing worse than losing a game due to lag.