02 Aug 2019
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#AmarGorboMamata: Mamata Banerjee launches new online campaign 'Mamata My Pride'

West Bengal CM and Trinamool Congress chief, Mamata Banerjee, has unveiled a new online campaign for netizens, "Amar Gorbo Mamata (Mamata My Pride)", to share why they are proud of her achievements.

Here are unknown facts about Serena Williams

Serena Williams is a legendary name in the world of tennis. She is undoubtedly one of the greatest tennis players of the Open Era.

Over past 2 years, 2,500 students drop out of IITs

The Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) are among the most coveted institutes in India.

Indian-origin doctor, who won Miss England, once faced racial bullying

While models often get stereotyped as stupid, Bhasha Mukherjee, the 23-year-old who was crowned Miss England on Thursday, is living proof that they aren't.

These 9 iconic roles were rejected by Leonardo DiCaprio

Leonardo DiCaprio is undoubtedly one of the most renowned faces of Hollywood, who has become a reputable name absolutely on his own.

India vs Windies, 1st T20I: Match preview and other details

After a gruesome outing in the ICC World Cup 2019, India would be once again in action as they take on Windies in the opening T20I in Florida on Saturday.

Is it worth buying a dedicated gaming phone in 2019?

Thanks to the popularity of some modern gaming titles, more and more smartphone manufacturers are jumping on the bandwagon and designing flagship phones with gaming as their main focus and selling point.

For me, Ronaldo is above everyone else: Virat Kohli

Indian cricket team captain Virat Kohli stated that Cristiano Ronaldo is the best footballer of all time.

West Indies vs India, T20Is: Statistical analysis of the rivalry

The Indian cricket team begins its tour of West Indies with three T20Is, starting August 3 in Florida.

Pakistan gives consular-access to Kulbhushan Jadhav "with conditions", India rejects

India has asked Pakistan to give "unimpeded" consular access to Kulbhushan Jadhav, toeing the line of last month's verdict of International Court of Justice (ICJ).

This fan wanted to meet Kajal Aggarwal, got duped instead

A producer named Saravanakumar alias Gopalakrishnan was arrested recently in Tamil Nadu for duping a youth of Rs. 75 lakh, on the pretext of making him meet popular actress Kajal Aggarwal.

Google subscription offers unlimited access to paid apps, games

Months after the launch of Apple Arcade, a subscription service for mobile games, Google is jumping on the same bandwagon.

#CareerBytes: How to handle stress while preparing for JEE?

The Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) is the most challenging engineering entrance exam conducted for admission to top engineering institutes in India, including IITs and NITs.

Five mistakes to avoid if you want a glowing skin

Cliche as it may sound, everyone desires beautiful and healthy skin.

Zomato episode is the reflection of society, us

This week was eventful, and not in a good way. Ayodhya mediation failed, the controversial Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Amendment Bill, the contentious National Medical Commission Bill got passed, Apple thought of bringing stylus to iPhones, and CCD founder VG Siddhartha died an untimely death.

J&K: Amarnath Yatris, tourists asked to return amid terror threats

The Jammu and Kashmir government has asked pilgrims of Amarnath Yatra and tourists to cut short their visit to the valley, citing terror threats.

Drugs used rampantly in Bollywood, confirm Hard Kaur, Nikhil Chinapa

Shiromani Akali Dal MLA Manjinder Singh Sirsa recently stirred a controversy after he shared a video accusing Bollywood celebrities Ranbir Kapoor, Deepika Padukone, Vicky Kaushal, etc of taking drugs at Karan Johar's party.

Fake IAS/IPS officer duo duped policemen for 8 years; arrested

Two men were arrested recently for posing as Indian Administrative Service (IAS) or Indian Police Service (IPS) officers to dupe policemen with promises of desired postings.

OnePlus brand ambassador, Robert Downey Jr., uses Huawei's phone

Just after the release of Avengers: Endgame, OnePlus roped in Robert Downey Jr., the actor who plays Iron Man in the movie, as its brand ambassador.

Unique records Lionel Messi can script this season

Lionel Messi will be eyeing another impressive season with Barcelona in 2019-20.

Here's what Solskjaer had to say about United's 2018-19 season

Manchester United endured a tough season in 2018-19.

30-year-old unopened Nintendo game sold for Rs. 7 lakh

A rare fantasy video game by Nintendo has been sold for Rs. 7 lakh in an online auction.

Terrorists planned to attack Amarnath yatra, Pakistani Army involved: Lieutenant-General

In a mind-boggling development, the Indian Army on Friday said they have recovered a rifle belonging to Pakistani Army from the Amarnath Yatra route.

Five natural foods that help 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.

West Indies vs India, T20Is: Players to watch out for

West Indies host India for three T20Is starting August 3 in Florida, USA.

#CareerBytes: All you need to know about GATE and UGC-NET

The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) and the UGC National Eligibility Test (NET) are two of the most popular entrance exams in India.

RS passes UAPA Bill seeking to designate individuals as terrorists

On Friday, the controversial Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Amendment Bill was passed in Rajya Sabha, amid protests from the Opposition.

Huawei's first phone with pop-up camera, launched at Rs. 16,000

Huawei has launched the Y9 Prime 2019 handset in India at Rs. 15,990.

Why did Dhoni bat at seven against Kiwis? Bangar reveals

India played a good brand of cricket in the ICC World Cup 2019, before being knocked out in the semis by New Zealand.

Akshay Kumar demands Rs. 54cr for Bhansali's 'Rowdy Rathore 2'?

Akshay Kumar, who has been delivering back-to-back hits at the box office, is now gearing up for Mission Mangal, slated to release on August 15.

Decoding Steve Smith's love for Ashes: His achievements and records

Former Australian captain Steve Smith is arguably the best batsman to have graced Ashes after the legendary Sir Donald Bradman.

Ayodhya dispute: Mediation fails, daily hearing from August 6

From August 6, a constitutional bench of the Supreme Court will hear the Ayodhya dispute case on a daily basis.

Unnao teen won't be airlifted to AIIMS for now: SC

The Unnao rape survivor, who met with a horrendous accident on Sunday, will be treated in Lucknow and won't be airlifted to AIIMS Delhi, the Supreme Court said on Friday.

Hackers can steal your number using Apple's AirDrop feature

Over the last few years, Apple has been particularly focused on making its devices and services more secure.

Six reasons why your airline may deny you boarding

Planning a trip and heading to a new place is always exciting.

WWE: Five men who attacked women superstars

WWE is the best form of pro-wrestling, involving both male and female wrestlers.

Hrithik as Rama, Deepika as Sita for Nitesh Tiwari's next?

The success of Super 30 has translated into a lot of scripts for Hrithik Roshan.

Now, Saudi women can travel without male guardian's "permission"

A draconian rule in Saudi Arabia has come to an end, sending waves of joy across women in the Islamic nation.

2019 Mahindra Mojo 300 ABS launched at Rs. 1.88 lakh

Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. has launched the 2019 Mojo 300 ABS in India at Rs. 1.88 lakh.

Samsung Galaxy A80, with rotating camera, now on sale

Samsung Galaxy A80, the premium handset with a rotating camera module, has gone on sale in India starting yesterday.

If India-Pak want...: Trump offers to mediate on Kashmir, again

US President Donald Trump is not giving up the idea of mediation to solve the Kashmir issue, which has been a bone of contention between India and Pakistan.

Five reasons why Iron Man is cooler than Batman

Iron Man and Batman are two of the coolest superheroes in their respective universes.

This 'smart-bed' can sense your snoring and make it stop

About 50% of people have had a snoring problem at some point in their lives. Given how greatly sleep impacts your health, it's imperative to get a good night's sleep.

Does Rohit Sharma's cryptic tweet hint towards rift with Kohli?

Over the last few weeks, the focus has centered around an alleged rift between skipper Virat Kohli and his deputy Rohit Sharma.

Vivo Z5 with triple rear cameras, Snapdragon 712 chipset launched

As the latest addition to its portfolio of mid-range smartphones, Vivo has launched the Vivo Z5 handset in China.

Protect your Aadhaar data: Here's how to lock/unlock Aadhaar number

In a bid to strengthen the privacy and security of Aadhaar, the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has introduced a feature that enables users to lock/unlock their Aadhaar number.

01 Aug 2019

Ravi Shastri likely to continue as coach of India: Reports

The BCCI is searching for India's next head coach and his support staff.

Five famous sibling duos in tennis

Over the years, the sport of tennis has developed a loyal fan base.

#NewsBytesExplainer: How will Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Bill affect you

With an eye on making Indian roads safer, Rajya Sabha passed Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Bill, 2019, on Wednesday.

#VadodaraRains: Four dead; 5,000 evacuated as heavy rains hit Gujarat

Four persons were killed and over 5,000 were evacuated in the city of Vadodara and surrounding areas in Central Gujarat, as heavy rains disrupted life in the state in the last two days.

Top five zoos in the world

If a humble foreign trip with family is what you are planning, zoos should definitely be a part of the itinerary.

A look at unique records scripted by Chelsea

English football has produced the most number of world-class clubs over the years.

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Zomato customer gets police notice over 'non-Hindu' delivery row

The Madhya Pradesh police on Thursday sent a notice to a Zomato customer, who had canceled an order placed on the food delivery app as he was unwilling to accept food from a Muslim delivery executive.

Prithvi Shaw overlooked the policy, says BCCI's anti-doping manager

Test opener Prithvi Shaw suffered a setback after he was suspended until November 15 by the BCCI over doping violation.

Just 11 days post-delivery, Arjun Rampal's girlfriend's transformation is stunning

Arjun Rampal's girlfriend Gabriella Demetriades, who recently gave birth to son Arik on July 18, surprised everyone with her jaw-dropping body transformation, just within 11 days after delivery.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 is the best Android tablet?

Samsung has officially launched the Galaxy Tab S6, a high-end flagship Android tablet that takes on Apple's premium and powerful iPad Pro.

#Alert: Reliance Jio GigaFiber activation request e-mails are fake

There is massive interest from consumers as Reliance prepares to commercially launch its fiber-to-the-home broadband service, Jio Gigafiber, on August 12.

Lt Col MS Dhoni starts two-week Army stint in Kashmir

Former Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni has started his two-week stint in the Indian Army.

'Judgementall Hai Kya' director Prakash Kovelamudi, Kanika Dhillon part ways

After Dia Mirza and Sahil Sangha announced their separation today, another celebrity relationship bit the dust.

2019 iPhones will support Apple Pencil. RIP Steve Jobs

Over the last few days, several reports have gotten us excited about the 2020 iPhones, much more than this year's launches.

'Typewriter' [Netflix] review: Despite genuine performances, an unimpressive horror drama

Midway through Typewriter (Netflix), you realize that the show has all the right pieces (a potentially brilliant premise, great set of actors, even cute school kids)- it just can't put them together.

Ayodhya dispute: Mediation panel submits report, SC's hearing tomorrow

The three-member mediation panel, formed to solve the sensitive Ayodhya case, submitted its findings to the Supreme Court on Thursday, in a sealed cover.

After SBI, Punjab National Bank revises fixed deposit interest rates

Days after the State Bank of India announced that it will reduce the interest rates on fixed deposits (FDs), the Punjab National Bank (PNB) also revised its FD interest rates.

Kulbhushan Jadhav case: Pakistan offers consular access, India to evaluate

Following the orders of the International Court of Justice (ICJ), Pakistan has offered consular access to Indian national Kulbhushan Jadhav on Friday.

Mahindra Gusto 125, Gusto 110 launched with latest safety features

Home-grown automaker Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. has updated its Gusto 125 and Gusto 110 scooters with the combined braking system (CBS)- a mandatory safety feature as per new automotive norms.

Before 'Gutthi', Sunil Grover earned just Rs. 500 a month

Sunil Grover, known for his roles like Gutthi, Mashoor Gulati, etc, recently revealed the struggle he faced in the industry.

Five ways to travel responsibly

From exploring new countries to meeting new people and tasting exotic delicacies, traveling is one of the most enriching and fulfilling experiences out there.

Vivo V15 Pro receives Rs. 3,000 price cut in India

In a bid to attract more buyers, Chinese tech giant Vivo has slashed the prices of its premium mid-range handset, the Vivo V15 Pro, by Rs. 3,000.

Two years after Unnao rape, BJP expels MLA Kuldeep Sengar

The BJP whose pet slogan is "Beti Bachao, Beti Padhaao" finally expelled rape accused MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar from the party on Thursday.

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#Alert: WhatsApp message offering 1,000GB free data is a scam

Catering to over 1.5 billion users across Android and iOS platforms, it's no surprise that WhatsApp is often targeted by cyber-criminals.

#CareerBytes: What exactly is actuarial science? Here's everything to know

After completing Class-12, students today have a plethora of courses offered in various interesting fields to choose from.

Who all have applied for Team India head coach's role?

The Indian cricket team is looking to pick a new head coach and support staff.

Dia Mirza, Sahil Sangha call off their four-year-old marriage

Dia Mirza has called off her four-year-old marriage with producer-director Sahil Sangha.

SC orders Adityanath to give Rs. 25L to Unnao teen

It took a deadly accident of a rape survivor for the Supreme Court to finally wake up and realize law and order situation in Uttar Pradesh has become a joke.

This premium Lenovo laptop comes with AI-backed features

Lenovo has launched the Yoga S940 in India at a starting price of Rs. 1.25 lakh.

#HealthBytes: Five healthy nuts to help you lose weight

When planning to lose weight, diet is one of the most important factors to consider.

Hrithik Roshan on 'Krrish 4': Script is in final stage

Is Krrish 4 set to return? Apparently, yes.

La Liga: What to expect from Barcelona in 2019-20?

Barcelona will look to prove their dominance in Europe when they take to the field in the upcoming season.

7-year-old with rare condition has 526 teeth removed from jaw

In an astoundingly successful surgery, doctors at the Saveetha Dental College and Hospital, Chennai, removed 526 teeth from a seven-year-old's mouth.

Kejriwal doles out another sop, makes 200-units of electricity free

On Thursday, the AAP-led Delhi government announced that households which consume up to 200 units of electricity per month will not be asked to pay a bill.

Five players who could dictate the proceedings in Ashes 2019

The first Test of the Ashes 2019 is all set to start from Thursday, August 1 at Edgbaston in Birmingham.

Here's how you can find your lost phone using Google

Given our smartphones are our wallets, our e-book readers, our means of socializing, and our single point of contact, losing them can be disastrous and tracking them, all the more difficult.

8 famous Hollywood father-son duo who have appeared onscreen together

In Hollywood, there are stalwarts like Tom Cruise, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Leonardo DiCaprio, Oprah Winfrey, who have made it big on their own.

WWE

WWE: Who is the mystery attacker of Roman Reigns?

Roman Reigns is a top draw in WWE and the promotion would be pushing hard to find a suitable opponent for him at SummerSlam in the best possible manner.

Jamshedpur shocker: Father of three kidnapped, raped and beheaded 3-year-old

In a gruesome incident which has sent shock waves through Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, a three-year-old was kidnapped, raped and beheaded by a man identified as Rinku Sahu.

Amazon Freedom Sale to start on August 8: Details here

Amazon is all set to kick off its annual Freedom Sale in India from August 8.

Osama bin Laden's son Hamza is dead, say US officials

Deceased terrorist Osama bin Laden's son Hamza, seen widely as the heir of al Qaeda, is dead, US media said on Wednesday.

Know these lesser-known perks of being an IRS officer

The Indian Revenue Service (IRS) is among the nation's most sought-after civil services.

Five comic characters that DC copied from Marvel

The comic industry has two giants, DC and Marvel.

IPL 2020: Mumbai Indians trade Markande for Delhi's Rutherford

The trading window of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is open, as champions Mumbai Indians (MI) have already started building their team for the next season.

UP schoolgirl leaves cops speechless with question on Unnao rape

On Wednesday, the Uttar Pradesh police delivered a lecture on women's safety at a school in Barabanki to mark police security week.

Johnson took pay-cut of Rs. 5cr after becoming UK PM

On July 23, Boris Johnson was appointed the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. Interestingly though, for Johnson, the step up from Tory MP to PM was also a £678,853 step down.