14 Aug 2019

Realme 5 series, with 48MP quad-camera, launching on August 20

Realme is all set to launch two new camera-centric smartphones in India on August 20.

Comparing Sir Don Bradman and Steve Smith in Ashes

Sir Donald Bradman has been the GOAT in Ashes history. The former Australian hero boasts of many mega records scripted in the fierce Test rivalry against England.

#CareerBytes: Top websites to help you prepare for UPSC CSE

The UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) is one of the most popular and challenging competitive exams in the country.

2019 Tata Tiago JTP and Tigor JTP launched in India

Tata Motors, in partnership with Coimbatore-based Jayem Automotives, has officially launched the Tiago JTP and Tigor JTP in India.

'Badhaai Ho' actress Surekha Sikhri is recovering from stroke

Surekha Sikri, who won a National Award for her performance in Badhaai Ho, revealed that she has been recovering from stroke for ten months now.

NASA invites help to develop autonomous rovers, offers $1 million

NASA has opened the second phase of its Space Robotics Challenge, calling members of public, industry and academia to help with the development of autonomous rovers.

Audi Q8 to launch in India this festive season

As part of its plan to launch four cars in India by the end of 2019, Audi is all set to launch the Q8 SUV in the country sometime around October or November.

HTC Wildfire X, featuring triple rear-camera, launched at Rs. 9,999

Taking on the likes of Realme 3i and Redmi Note 7S, HTC brand licensee InOne Smart Technology has launched the HTC Wildfire X in India.

Boney Kapoor breaks down remembering Sridevi, says "She's still around"

It's been over a year since Sridevi passed away, but her husband Boney Kapoor is still coping up with the loss.

How to fix critical battery-draining bug on Android phones

If your Android phone's battery is running rapidly out of juice, a bug might be marring its performance.

Maruti to launch a petrol variant of Vitara Brezza

Maruti Suzuki is all set to launch a petrol model of its subcompact SUV, the Vitara Brezza, sometime around February 2020, according to Autocar.

#ComicBytes: 5 Marvel characters who have defeated Thanos

'Avengers Infinity War' saw the introduction of Thanos to the films. Powered with the Infinity Gauntlet, he destroyed half the universe by snapping his fingers.

Steyn 'apologizes' to Virat Kohli after T20I snub: Details here

South Africa's veteran speedster Dale Steyn is clearly unhappy after being snubbed for the upcoming three-match T20I series against India next month.

These women IAS/IPS officers led #KodaguFloods relief-efforts from the front

Last week, Karnataka's Kodagu district was lashed by devastating rains that triggered landslides and floods in 79 villages. It received 897mm of rain between August 5-11- 468% more than normal.

These Hollywood films are a treat for every animal lover

A video that has surfaced online recently is leaving people stunned. It shows how a young dog saves three cubs from a ferocious wolf.

South Africa announce squad for Tests and T20Is against India

South Africa have announced the Test and T20I squads for the series against India starting next month.

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Teen tweets from smart fridge after mother takes away phone

Just as technology continues to evolve, kids keep coming up with new and innovative ideas to use them for their benefit.

Pehlu Khan lynching case: Rajasthan court acquits all six accused

A local court in Rajasthan's Alwar on Wednesday acquitted all six accused in the 2017 Pehlu Khan lynching case, citing lack of evidence.

Five most bizarre goals in the history of football

Football or soccer is the most played sport globally.

Xiaomi to launch Mi A3 in India on August 21

Xiaomi will announce Mi A3 in India on August 23 at 12 pm, according to a teaser shared by the company.

US: Indian-student jailed, fined Rs. 42L for damaging college computers

A 27-year-old former Indian student of The College of St. Rose in New York was sentenced to a year in jail, followed by another year of supervised release, for damaging computers using a "USB killer".

Tribute video honoring Pulwama martyrs to feature SRK, Big B

Shah Rukh Khan joined the likes of Amitabh Bachchan, Aamir Khan, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, for a special song titled Tu Desh Mera to pay tribute to the soldiers martyred in the February 14 Pulwama attack.

Rohit Sharma could topple Yuvraj Singh with this ODI feat

Senior Indian cricketer Rohit Sharma will be aiming to come good against West Indies in the third ODI on Wednesday.

Now, lock WhatsApp for Android with your fingerprint: Here's how

Often, WhatsApp users fear the possibility of friends, family members reading their personal messages.

India, China not developing, but developed nations: Donald Trump

United States President Donald Trump said India and China were no longer "developing countries" and were taking "advantage" of the tag given by the World Trade Organization (WTO).

Actor Vijay gifts 'Bigil' gold rings to 400 crew members

Tamil superstar Vijay, who's working on Bigil, gifted customized gold rings to around 400 crew members of the movie.

You should visit these five hidden gems of Paris

The romantic capital city of France or the 'City of Light' as they call it, Paris is a dream destination for every travel soul out there.

Vivo S1 online sale starts today: Here's everything to know

The recently launched Vivo S1, which was till now sold in offline markets, is set to go on its first online sale in India from today.

IAS officer-turned-politician Shah Faesal detained while trying to leave India

Shah Faesal, the former IAS officer who started his political career months ago, was detained on Wednesday at Delhi airport while he was trying to leave India. He has been sent to Srinagar and put under house arrest under the Public Safety Act, reports said.

Big stars make it through at Cincinnati Masters

Big guns in men's tennis, Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic moved to the second round of the Cincinnati Masters.

OnePlus reveals name and logo of its upcoming smart TV

In a blog post, OnePlus has announced the name and logo of its upcoming TV that is expected to launch on September 26.

Rahul drops conditions, asks governor when he can visit J&K

The war of words between Rahul Gandhi and Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik took a new turn on Wednesday after the former Congress President asked if he can pay a visit to the state without any conditions.

#SacredGames2: Netflix shells out Rs. 100cr for Saif-Nawazuddin's crime drama

Saif Ali Khan-Nawazuddin Siddiqui's Sacred Games 2 is all set to be premiered on Netflix tomorrow.

Restrictions will continue in Kashmir, lifted in Jammu: Police

In a major relief for residents of Jammu, the restrictions which government imposed days ago have been completely lifted, a top police official said on Wednesday.

Facebook paid people to listen, transcribe Messenger calls

WhatsApp offers end-to-end encryption to keep messages secured between the sender and receiver.

Mika Singh banned from film industry post performance in Pakistan

The All India Cine Workers Association (AICWA) banned popular singer Mika Singh yesterday from the Indian film industry, over his performance at a wedding function in Karachi, Pakistan, at a time when India-Pakistan relations are abysmal.

Every match is crucial for me, says Rishabh Pant

Indian cricket team's young wicket-keeper batsman Rishabh Pant has been the focus of everyone for a while now.

Chandrayaan-2 leaves Earth's orbit; enters lunar trajectory, moving towards Moon

Nearly 23 days after its launch on July 22, Chandrayaan-2 left the earth's orbit at 2:21 am on Wednesday, heading towards Moon in a straight path which is 3.84 lakh km away.

Will Sunil Subramaniam lose Team India's managerial job?

The Indian cricket team's current manager Sunil Subramaniam's job could be on the line following the conclusion of the ongoing tour of Windies.

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Robot Sophia to feature in a film with 'Westworld' star

It is highly unlikely that you haven't seen or heard of Sophia, the robot, till now.

Abhinandan Varthaman to be conferred Vir Chakra on Independence Day

Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman, who scripted history in February by shooting an F-16 aircraft of Pakistan while flying a MiG-21 Bison, will be awarded the Vir Chakra on Independence Day, Thursday.

CBI works well when dealing with apolitical cases: CJI Gogoi

Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi on Tuesday said the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) should be free from administrative control.

Anushka launches #JusticeForAnimals campaign, wants stricter animal protection laws

Anushka Sharma, an active animal rights advocate, recently started a campaign #JusticeForAnimals seeking amendment of Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960.

'Baja dunga': Priyanka Gandhi's aide manhandles journalist, video goes viral

An aide of Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra manhandled a journalist in Uttar Pradesh on Tuesday, a video of which has gone viral.

#CareerBytes: Best online test series to prepare for UPSC CSE

The UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE), also popularly known as the IAS exam, is one of the most challenging competitive exams in India.

The Ashes 2019, 2nd Test: Match preview and other details

Hosts England are all set to take on arch-rivals Australia in the second Test of The Ashes 2019 at Lord's in London on Wednesday.

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Finally, Facebook is getting its own dark mode: Details here

Following the footsteps of leading technology giants and social networks, Facebook has started working on a dedicated dark mode for its main app.

Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ 5G rated best camera smartphone ever

Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ 5G, the company's most advanced and powerful handset ever, has been adjudged as the best camera smartphone by DxOMark.

Vidya Balan reveals why Indira Gandhi's web-series is facing delay

Last year, Vidya Balan was roped in for an upcoming web series, to be produced by Ronnie Screwvala, where she was to portray the late Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.

13 Aug 2019

Join these Telegram groups for GATE preparation

The Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) is among the most challenging exams for engineering students.

'Teenage Dream' model claims Katy Perry 'exposed his penis'

American pop star Katy Perry has been accused of sexually harassing a model.

Reliving the five biggest controversies in tennis

Over the years, the sport of tennis has garnered a wide and loyal fan base.

Bajaj launches its most affordable Pulsar motorcycle in India

After a bunch of leaks and rumors, Bajaj Auto has finally launched the Pulsar 125 Neon in India.

VAR offside guidelines to be reviewed: Details here

The Video Assistant Referee (VAR) made its much-awaited debut in the English Premier League (EPL) last weekend during the opening week of the 2019-20 season.

Now, you can sign into some Google services without password

In a bid to make sign-ins more secure (and convenient), Google is making some of its services password-less.

Hyderabad BJP leader dies as speeding car hits another vehicle

In a tragic incident, a Bharatiya Janata Party leader died as his car met a road accident in Shamirpet at the outskirts of Hyderabad on Monday.

A look at all-time records scripted by Paris Saint-Germain

French football team is the reigning world champion, following their 2018 FIFA World Cup victory.

Sunny Leone beats PM, becomes 'Most Googled Celebrity' in India

Sunny Leone, who was last seen in Arjun Patiala, emerged as the most searched personality in India for the eighth consecutive year in 2019.

Amit Shah might unfurl tricolor in Srinagar on Independence Day

After scrapping the special status of Jammu and Kashmir and integrating the state into the Republic of India, it seems the Centre has other plans for the region on the upcoming occasion of Independence Day.

Charges framed against Kuldeep Sengar for #UnnaoRape survivor's father's murder

A Delhi court has framed charges against expelled BJP MLA Kuldeep Sengar and nine others for the alleged murder of the Unnao rape survivor's father in judicial custody last year.

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WWE: Here are some on-screen couples who wrestled each other

WWE is the best form of pro-wrestling, and the promotion being the global leader proves it.

Despite winning zero seats, BJP becomes Sikkim's main Opposition party

Sikkim was one of the four states where assembly polls were held simultaneously with general elections.

Is Dilip Joshi alias Jethalal also quitting 'Tarak Mehta'?

Dilip Joshi aka Jethalal from Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah rubbished rumors of him quitting the popular sitcom.

India vs Windies, final ODI: Match preview and other details

Visitors India are scheduled to take on hosts Windies in the third and final ODI at the Queen's Park Oval, in Port of Spain, Trinidad on Wednesday.

Apple's upcoming iPad Pro could sport iPhone 11-like rear cameras

Apple's iPads are surely one of the best tablets out there. However, with a single camera, they aren't really made for taking photos or recording videos. But things are set to change soon.

Rahul Gandhi accepts J&K Governor's 'invitation', but has few demands

After Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik asked former Congress President Rahul Gandhi to visit the state before talking about ground realities, the latter took him up on the offer.

Now, you can practise firing employees in virtual reality

One of the biggest challenges for a manager is to break it to their employees that they are being relieved from their duties.

Hard Kaur plans to launch song supporting Khalistan movement

Rapper Taran Kaur Dhillon aka Hard Kaur, who recently was seen voicing support for the Khalistan movement, will soon release a new song in support of the movement.

Daughter Navya's reaction to pregnant Shweta Bachchan's picture is epic

Designer duo Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla, who are celebrating their 33rd work anniversary, recently shared a throwback photo of Jaya Bachchan and a pregnant Shweta Bachchan Nanda.

2019 BMW 3 Series pre-bookings start, launching on August 21

German automaker BMW is all set to launch the seventh generation BMW 3 Series in India on August 21.

J&K: Centre should get time to ensure normalcy, says SC

The situation in Jammu and Kashmir is highly sensitive but Centre should be given more time to bring normalcy in the state, the Supreme Court said on Tuesday.

Redmi 7A available via open sale till August 18

Redmi 7A, which was till now sold through flash sales and offline stores, is now available via open sale in the country.

Uzbekistan woman gang-raped, dumped near home in South Delhi

A woman hailing from Uzbekistan has alleged she was gang-raped by three men in Gurugram and later dumped near her flat in South Delhi on Saturday.

Weight loss: 8 healthy diet tips to cut belly fat

The most stubborn of all fats is the fat that accumulates on your tummy.

#CareerBytes: Top online test series to prepare for CA exams

In India, Chartered Accountancy (CA) is one of the most in-demand professional courses.

Poor people can't legally immigrate to Trump's America anymore

In what could cut legal immigration to the United States by half, the Trump administration said yesterday that those seeking public benefits could be denied green cards.

#HappyBirthdaySridevi: Janhvi pens an emotional note, says "I love you"

It's veteran actress Sridevi's 56th birth anniversary today, and daughter Janhvi Kapoor penned a heartfelt note dedicated to her late mother.

DU college offers happiness course; toppers to train in Europe

Following the footsteps of Delhi government's happiness curriculum for its government schools, Ramanujan College, which is under University of Delhi, is all set to teach its first batch of happiness classes.

Tumblr just got sold to WordPress owner for peanuts

Tumblr, the popular microblogging and social networking site owned by Verizon, is being sold to Automattic Inc., the company that owns blogging tool WordPress.

Who are the six candidates shortlisted for India's coaching role?

The next coach of the Indian cricket team could be announced by Friday, as the BCCI's Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC), led by Kapil Dev, has shortlisted six candidates for the role.

Man who 'spoke' to Doval didn't know he was NSA

National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval has been camping in J&K for days now, reviewing security situation, and "interacting" with locals.

SRK admits 'Zero' was a disaster, talks about "un-success"

Shah Rukh Khan, whose last two releases failed miserably at the box office, says he still has "a huge amount of capacity to do some really good cinema."

Will send plane, come here, observe: J&K Governor reprimands Rahul

On Monday, Jammu and Kashmir Governor, Satya Pal Malik, hit out at former Congress President Rahul Gandhi for his remarks on security in the northernmost state.

Will cricket finally be a part of Olympics?

Cricket is one of the few major sports which is not played in the Olympics.

HTC teases launch of a new smartphone: Details here

HTC is all set to make a comeback in the Indian smartphone market with its new handset.

Hackers can lock your DSLR photos with ransomware: Here's how

Even with advanced security protocols, ransomware attacks are happening all over the world, locking personal computers as well as government/hospital workstations.

Abhinav never molested me, but made inappropriate remarks: Shweta's daughter

Yesterday, media outlets reported that TV actress Shweta Tiwari has filed a police complaint against husband Abhinav Kohli, accusing him of domestic violence and molesting her daughter, Palak.

Delhi: Now, pay nothing for Rs. 800 electricity bill

A few weeks ago, Arvind Kejriwal-led Delhi government announced that those who consume up to 200 units of electricity in the National Capital won't have to pay the bill.

#CareerBytes: 6 useful mobile apps to download for GRE preparation

The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is a standardized test that is important for candidates planning on studying at graduate schools abroad, especially in the US.

Bajaj Pulsar 125 Neon's pricing revealed: Details here

Bajaj Auto is working to introduce the all-new Pulsar 125 Neon in India sometime later this month.

Hackers can turn your speaker into cyber-weapon, produce 'deafening noises'

In a rather weird case, cybersecurity researchers have claimed that your speaker can be turned into a low-grade, albeit dangerous, cyber-weapon.

Five weird facts about Batman's body

Batman is one of the most popular superheroes in the DC universe.

Xiaomi teases launch of Android One-based Mi A3 in India

Xiaomi is planning to launch the Android One-based Mi A3 in India soon. Xiaomi India Managing Director Manu Kumar Jain has released a teaser video, hinting at the arrival of Mi A3.