18 Aug 2019

Planning a family-vacation? Here are five best destinations to explore

If family vacation is on your mind, thumbs up for the idea!

#Rebranding: WhatsApp gets 'WhatsApp from Facebook' tag

We recently heard of reports that Facebook is renaming WhatsApp and Instagram by attaching its own name to these popular services. Just last week, the company started adding 'Instagram from Facebook' tag on Instagram.

How this hearing impaired woman cleared UPSC in first attempt

The Union Public Service Commission exams are as feared as they are admired. However, Indian Administrative Service officer Saumya Sharma cleared the exam in her first attempt despite her hearing disability and a viral fever on the day of the exam.

Maruti Suzuki XL6 to launch in India on August 21

Maruti Suzuki is all set to launch the XL6 multi-purpose vehicle in India on August 21.

Five embarrassing moments from Olympics

Olympics is the greatest sporting event and spectacle on the globe.

These famous and well-deserving actors have never won an Oscar

Despite being an established actor in Hollywood, there was one jinx that haunted Leonardo DiCaprio for long: He couldn't win an Academy Award, in spite of getting nominated for a stunning six times.

Karnataka CM Yediyurappa to order CBI probe into phone tapping

Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa on Sunday said that he will order an investigation by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) into the alleged phone tapping incidents during the previous Congress-JD(S) coalition government.

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Soon, Twitter will automatically hide abusive direct messages

Twitter has long been plagued by people who spread offensive messages to harass or bully others.

NBA

Here are few of the unbreakable records in NBA

Basketball is one of the most popular sports in the USA.

How to apply for Reliance Jio Fiber broadband connection

Reliance Jio looks primed to disrupt the fixed-line broadband service in India. The telecom giant has recently announced its Jio Fiber service and it will be commercially launched from September 5.

Did Zinedine Zidane gave a hint about Gareth Bale's future?

Welsh footballer Gareth Bale played a fine role as Real Madrid registered a 3-1 win over Celta Vigo on Saturday.

Suffering from back pain? Perform these Yoga poses for relief

Thanks to modern diet and lifestyle patterns, back pain has become a common problem these days, surprisingly even in younger people.

From name to logo: Lesser-known facts about Ferrari

A rumbling engine sound, head-turning looks, and a ton of power. That's a Ferrari car for you. Founded in 1939 by an Italian man called Enzo Ferrari, the brand has become a symbol of status and wealth.

Amazon mistakenly sends customer order details to wrong people

While facing questions over the handling of Alexa recordings, Amazon has again compromised the personal data of some of its customers.

PV Sindhu eyes historic gold medal at BWF World Championships

2019 hasn't gone well for PV Sindhu, who is yet to win a title this year.

MS Dhoni ends stint with Indian Territorial Army: Details here

Former Indian skipper MS Dhoni, who had decided to take a breather from cricket to serve the Indian Territorial Army, has reportedly ended his stint with them.

Records which Liverpool can script this season

Liverpool have got off to a perfect start in the Premier League 2019-20 season.

Talks with Pakistan only on PoK, not J&K: Rajnath Singh

Defense Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday reiterated India's tough stand to Pakistan, asserting that bilateral talks, if any, will now focus only on Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir and not Jammu & Kashmir.

Sri Lanka beat New Zealand: Here are the records broken

Sri Lanka beat New Zealand in the first Test match by six wickets at Galle.

Motorola One Vision v/s One Action: What are the differences?

Motorola is working to launch its all-new One Action smartphone in India on August 23. The Android One-based phone, which comes as a slightly cheaper version of One Vision, has already gone official in some international markets.

BJP's Shazia Ilmi confronts anti-India protesters in Seoul

BJP leader Shazia Ilmi took on protesters in South Korea's capital Seoul, who were carrying Pakistan's flags and raising anti-India slogans on Friday.

Rename JNU as Modi National University: BJP's singer-MP Hans Raj

Singer and BJP MP Hans Raj Hans has said that Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) in New Delhi should be renamed as "Modi National University (MNU)" after PM Narendra Modi.

Best smartwatches you can buy in India under Rs. 15,000

In the past couple of years, smartwatches have evolved for better. They now sport newer designs, high-performance hardware, and refined software.

Smith blow may see neck guards become compulsory: Langer

Australian cricket team coach Justin Langer said there may come a time when star batsman Steve Smith will have to wear a neck guard on his helmet.

Why is LGBTQ community suing YouTube, Google

Several LGBTQ YouTubers are suing the video-sharing platform and its parent company Google for allegedly discriminating against their LGBTQ-themed videos.

WWE

WWE: Five superstars whom Edge could face upon return

WWE Hall of Famer Edge made an appearance on SummerSlam and speared superstar Elias.

Thimpu: PM Modi addresses students at Royal University of Bhutan

PM Narendra Modi, who is on a visit to Bhutan, addressed the students of the Royal University of Bhutan in Thimpu on Sunday morning.

New features coming to your Chromebook with Chrome OS 76

Chrome OS might not be as popular as Windows or Mac OS, but it still serves a large number of users, particularly those looking for simple, productivity-focused features.

VAR in focus following 2-2 draw between City and Spurs

The much-debated Video Assistant Referee (VAR), which has had a troubled entry to the English Premier League (EPL) so far, continued itself in a similar controversial fashion.

Cincinnati Masters: Djokovic and Barty suffer losses in semis

World number one Novak Djokovic succumbed under pressure to lose against Daniil Medvedev in the semi-finals of the Cincinnati Masters.

Weight loss: Six healthy juices you should include in diet

Weight loss is a long-term process that requires planning, commitment, and making the right choices.

#KabulAttack: 63 dead in bomb blast at wedding, 180 injured

At least 63 people have been killed and over 180 injured when a powerful bomb explosion ripped through a packed wedding hall in the Afghan capital of Kabul.

India can become $5-trillion economy in 5 years: NDB President

KV Kamath, President of Shanghai-headquartered New Development Bank (NDB), said the Indian economy can become a $5-trillion economy in five years growing at an annual average rate of 10%.

#CareerBytes: Best mobile apps to prepare for Bank PO exams

The post of a Probationary Officer (PO) is one of the most coveted jobs in the banking sector as it offers job security and a good pay package.

Five worst things which Thanos has done

Thanos is one of the most feared and powerful villains in the Marvel comics.

MS Dhoni plays cricket in Leh with kids

Former India captain MS Dhoni, who is on a sabbatical from cricket to serve the army, did not back out to play his favorite sport with kids even while on duty.

#TravelBytes: Five places where popular Bollywood movies were filmed

From the beautiful beaches of Goa to the fascinating forts of Rajasthan, Bollywood has gone to various amazing places, making them even more iconic in the process.

Airtel is giving 1.5GB data/day to new 4G Hotspot users

Airtel has introduced an attractive scheme for all the new prepaid users of its 4G Hotspot service. The telco is giving 1.5GB data per day to all new prepaid users who buy the 4G dongle priced at Rs. 2,000.

17 Aug 2019

Android One-based Motorola One Action, with triple cameras, goes official

As an addition to its mid-range One series, Motorola has launched One Action smartphone in select international markets including Brazil, Mexico, and various European countries.

#CareerBytes: Five reasons why you should appear for GATE exam

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

Jio HomeTV, Airtel Digital TV, Tata Sky: Which is better?

This week Reliance Jio announced Jio Fiber, its fiber-based fixed-line broadband service that will offer upto 1Gbps of speed. But the gigabit-class internet is not the only highlight.

#HarishJatavLynching: Father commits suicide, family threatens to self-immolate demanding justice

In a disturbing turn of events, the blind father of a man who was lynched to death in Rajasthan's Alwar last month, committed suicide earlier this week. He was forced to take the extreme step as authorities did nothing to bring his son's killers to justice.

Ashes 2019: Steve Smith continues to pile misery on England

Steve Smith keeps taking his game to another level in Test cricket.

Renault Triber to launch in India on August 28

French automaker Renault is set to launch its all-new Triber in India on August 28.

Dhoni's retirement is unfair to him, his fans: Lata Mangeshkar

As speculations over MS Dhoni's retirement from international cricket continue to hit headlines, legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar urged him not to think about it.

Benelli 502C bike to launch in India by next year

Italian automaker Benelli is all set to launch the 502C motorcycle in India soon.

Huawei Mate X launch delayed again, now arriving in November

The launch of Mate X, Huawei's foldable phone, which was delayed from June to September, may not happen anytime soon.

Cousins, who wanted to marry one another, thrashed in Andhra

A disturbing incident has been reported from Andhra Pradesh. A minor Dalit girl and her 20-year-old cousin, named Sai Kiran, were allegedly thrashed by a village elder as they wanted to marry each other.

Frank Lampard disgusted at racist abuse against Tammy Abraham

Chelsea endured a setback when they suffered a loss at the hands of rivals Liverpool in the UEFA Super Cup this week.

Russell Domingo is the new head coach of Bangladesh

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has named South Africa's Russell Domingo as the new head coach of the national team.

Motorola One Vision is now available via offline markets

The recently launched Motorola One Vision, which was till now being sold exclusively via Flipkart, is now available on major offline sales channels.

These 7 Hollywood celebrities have their own, private expensive islands

Top-notch performers, singers and actors in Hollywood earn in millions, and there are many who invest in a place, where they would not be hounded by paparazzi.

Will Sri Lanka play Test cricket in Pakistan?

Test cricket could be set for a return to Pakistan after 10 years, with Sri Lanka planning to play a Test in the nation, later this year.

DD News' award-winning founding anchor Neelum Sharma passes away

Neelum Sharma, an award-winning senior anchor and news presenter of Doordarshan News, passed away on Saturday after working for over 20 years with the news channel.

You can now pre-book the all-new Hyundai Grand i10 NIOS

Hyundai Motor India Limited (HMIL) is all set to launch the Grand i10 NIOS on August 20.

Nike will not apply any performance-related clause for pregnant athletes

After having faced intense scrutiny for its policy towards pregnant women athletes, global sportswear Nike has changed its policy to guarantee full payment and bonuses.

Samsung Galaxy M30, Galaxy M20 available at discounted prices

Are you planning to buy a new mid-range smartphone? Well, here is an unmissable deal for you.

A look at all-time records of La Liga

With several dominating football leagues in the world, it is difficult to choose the best of them all.

Arjun Kapoor trolls Katrina Kaif for wearing sunglasses at night

Arjun Kapoor, known for playfully trolling his celebrity friends, poked fun at Katrina Kaif, once again.

Rivaling Jio, Airtel is launching feature-rich 'Black' postpaid plan

In a bid to take on Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel is working to launch a premium, feature-rich postpaid plan for its high-spending customers, according to The Economic Times.

India aim to gain the maximum in warm-up Test

The Indian cricket team will switch its attention towards red-ball cricket with a three-day warm-game against West Indies Cricket Board XI in Antigua on Saturday.

Father accused man of raping his daughter, she married him

In a peculiar turn of events, a woman in Uttar Pradesh's Moradabad married her boyfriend, whom her father had accused of raping her.

5 dating apps LGBTQ+ community members can use in India 

India's LGBTQ+ community has been forced to remain underground for a long time, with law enforcement previously targeting "homosexual gangs" and pressing charges against them under the now-repealed IPC Section 377.

WWE

WWE: Ranking the best King of the Ring matches

WWE has introduced a number of stipulation-based matches and interesting tournaments over the years.

Saif celebrates his birthday with family in London: See pics

Saif Ali Khan, who turned 49 yesterday, chose to have a low-key celebration this year.

Kerala: Nun, expelled for 'buying car', approaches Rome for justice

Last year, a horrifying rape incident came to light. In Kerala, a celebrated Bishop, named Franco Mulakkal, was accused of raping a nun, but the church didn't take proper steps.

#CareerBytes: Five best career options commerce students can go for

Choosing a career path after Class-12 can be quite confusing or even difficult for some students, but deciding on the right one is a crucial task.

Cincinnati Masters: Djokovic in semis, Osaka forced to retire

World number one men's tennis player Novak Djokovic reached the semi-finals of the Cincinnati Masters.

Pehlu Khan lynching: Rajasthan-government forms SIT to probe investigation's lapses

Two days after six men, accused of lynching Pehlu Khan, were acquitted, the state Congress government, led by Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, formed a three-member Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe lapses in the police investigation.

Aritz Aduriz's terrific strike sinks Barcelona in La Liga opener

Defending champions Barcelona were off to a shocking start as they succumbed to a 0-1 defeat at the hands of Athletic Bilbao on Friday.

Hrithik Roshan named as world's most handsome man

Hrithik Roshan, who is touted as the Greek God of Bollywood, has been named as the 'Most Handsome Man in the World' by a US-based agency.

OnePlus TV is coming soon: Specifications, name, price and launch

OnePlus is working to launch its first-ever smart TV sometime by the end of September.

Manchester City vs Tottenham: Preview, Dream11 and more

Premier League champions Manchester City host Tottenham Hotspur at the Etihad in a high-octane Premier League clash on Saturday.

Suffering from asthma? Here are five Yoga poses for relief

Caused by genetic and environmental factors, asthma is a long-term respiratory disorder in which the airways of the lungs become swollen and inflamed.

J&K: After 13 days of clampdown, landlines, internet partially restored

As assured earlier, the government eased restrictions in Jammu and Kashmir, which has been under an unprecedented security cover for days now.

OPPO F11 Pro, F11 become cheaper by Rs. 2,000

OPPO has reduced the prices of its F11 Pro and F11 handsets by upto Rs. 2,000, making them more affordable in India. The price revision is permanent and applicable across all sales channels.

Rishi tweets "Aa Ab Laut Chalen". Is he feeling homesick?

Rishi Kapoor, who is currently in New York for his cancer treatment, has often spoken about how much he misses India.

After UNSC's J&K meeting, India says matter 'internal', rebukes Pakistan

On Friday, India reiterated that all issues related to Jammu and Kashmir, specifically the abrogation of Article 370, putting the state under lockdown, and dividing it into two union territories, were the country's internal matter, and Pakistan should stop terrorism to initiate dialog.

#CareerBytes: 5 useful mobile apps for UPSC IES ESE preparation

The Indian Engineering Services (IES) is one of the most sought-after career options for engineering graduates in the country.

Aadhaar-PAN linkage: Status, deadline, procedure, and other details

If your PAN is not linked with Aadhaar, it might get deactivated soon.

This IIT-Madras robot can grab things like a human

Human hands have the dexterity to grab and handle all kinds of objects- light, heavy, or delicate.

Marvel Universe: Five worst villains of all time

The Marvel Universe has a wide array of heroes and villains.

Statistical analysis of Steve Smith and Virat Kohli's Test performance

Australian batsman Steve Smith scripted a number of records with his prolific batting performance in the opening Ashes 2019 Test.