28 Aug 2019

Here are some of the funniest moments in tennis history

Tennis is considered a royal sport and is one of the most sophisticated sports on the planet.

BJP Bengal chief booked for 'beat cops, TMC members' statement

A suo motu case has been registered against Dilip Ghosh, who heads the West Bengal wing of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), for his controversial statement in which he exhorted his party's cadre to thrash Trinamool members and the state police.

Smith thought of Phil Hughes after getting hit on neck

Australian batting star Steve Smith thought about the late Phillip Hughes right after being hit on the neck by England pacer Jofra Archer in the second Ashes 2019 Test at Lord's.

Government eases FDI norms for single-brand retail, digital-media, coal mining

Union Cabinet ministers Piyush Goyal and Prakash Javadekar held a press conference in the capital, following a meeting on Tuesday, concerning economic growth.

No civilian casualties; will announce 50,000 jobs: J&K Governor

Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik on Wednesday apprised the media about the current situation in Kashmir.

Now, watch 'dirtiest porn ever' to help clean oceans

The crisis of ocean pollution is deteriorating with every passing minute.

Teacher beaten to death by hawkers for not buying headphones

In a tragic incident, a madrasa teacher was beaten to death on Monday after getting into an argument with hawkers over the price of a headphone. The incident took place in North Delhi's Kotwali area.

YouTuber who alleged DMK had terrorist links slapped with complaint

The Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) has filed a complaint against a YouTuber for posting "false statements about the party."

Is Bharat Arun to be promoted as India's assistant coach?

Team India is currently out of an assistant manager, a post that was left vacant by former batting coach Sanjay Bangar.

6 superfoods known to enhance sperm count potentially

For many couples, infertility is an issue that could ruin their relationship, causing significant distress.

MS Dhoni unlikely to be selected for T20Is against SA

Veteran wicket-keeper batsman MS Dhoni is unlikely to be selected for India's three-match T20I series against South Africa, starting on September 15 in Dharamsala.

MV Agusta's superbike Turismo Veloce 800 is almost here

Italian superbike maker MV Agusta is all set to launch the Turismo Veloce 800 in India tomorrow, August 29.

Need to update/correct details in PAN card? Here's the procedure

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

Kareena reveals her childhood-crush. He's not SRK, Shahid, or Saif

Before Kareena Kapoor Khan became a superstar, she was a normal teenager like us commoners, having actors as her crushes, and wishing to meet them someday.

This samosa-seller has cracked CA exam, after 5 failed attempts

A 27-year-old Odisha man, who supported his family by running a fried-food cart, has cleared the CA Final 2019 examination, one of the most difficult professional tests.

Here's what VVS Laxman has to say about Hanuma Vihari

Young Indian middle-order batsman Hanuma Vihari made headlines after he was chosen over Rohit Sharma in the opening Test against the Windies, last week.

Cable from Earth to Moon? It can change space travel

You may have heard about the concept of space-elevator, a literal lift capable of taking Earthlings into orbit.

Can Shubman Gill shine for India A?

India A will take on South Africa A in a five-match unofficial ODI series from Thursday onwards.

UP: Harassed couple sets themselves on fire outside police station

A couple was harassed by a muscleman in Uttar Pradesh. In hope of getting a respite, they went to police but the officials in uniform shunned them instead.

Doctors declared her dead at birth, today she's KBC-11's winner

The 11th edition of Kaun Banega Crorepati is sure having its moments.

Google shutting down its LinkedIn competitor Hire, without telling why

After killing off Google+, Allo, and Inbox over the last few months, Google is sunsetting another one of its consumer-focused products - Hire.

Renault Triber MPV launched in India for Rs. 4.95 lakh

French automaker Renault has finally launched its sub-4 meter compact Multi Purpose Vehicle, the Triber, in India.

HRD Minister says Ram Setu was built by Indian engineers

You are the country's HRD minister. You are invited to speak at IIT Kharagpur, one of the oldest technical institutes. And what do you do? You dig into mythology to "inspire" students.

Airtel is giving 400MB extra data on these prepaid plans

In a bid to take on Vodafone Idea and Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel has updated some of its prepaid plans to pass on more benefits to its users.

DASH diet: What is it, benefits, and what to eat

Infamously called the "silent killer," high blood pressure (or hypertension) affects more than a billion people around the globe, and the numbers are rising.

Here's what Barcelona's sporting director feels about Neymar's potential transfer

Brazilian superstar Neymar could be on the verge of returning to Spain after an unfulfilled stint at Paris Saint-Germain (PSG).

Zlatan Ibrahimovic open to return at Manchester United

Football superstar Zlatan Ibrahimovic is enjoying his time in the Major League Soccer (MLS).

Amazon Fires turn personal: Brazil demands apology before accepting aid

The President of Brazil, Jair Bolsonaro, has refused to accept international aid to deal with the devastating fires that have ravaged the Amazon rainforest for weeks.

Samuel 'Cecil' Wright: Oldest veteran to announce retirement at 85

Veteran fast bowler from Windies Samuel 'Cecil' Wright has become the oldest man to announce retirement from competitive cricket.

You need to uninstall the CamScanner app now: Here's why

Despite trying so hard, Google is failing miserably at keeping malicious apps from slipping into the Play Store.

TN government launches TV channel for students preparing for JEE

In a bid to promote and boost education among all, the Tamil Nadu government launched an exclusive educational television channel called Kalvi Tholaikkaatchi (Education TV).

After Pakistan quotes Gandhi, he calls Kashmir India's 'internal matter'

Congress' ex-President Rahul Gandhi has made his stand "absolutely clear" on the Kashmir issue. He called it India's internal matter and reiterated that there's no room for any other country to "intervene".

US Open 2019: Thrilling contests rule Day 2

Day 2 of the US Open 2019 produced some breathtaking results in the men's and women's singles at the Flushing Meadows.

Huawei Nova 5T, featuring four cameras, goes official

Expanding its portfolio of smartphones, Huawei has launched the Nova 5T in Malaysia.

Top five tech gifts for your doggy

Your dog deserves the best.

My property will be shared equally between Abhishek, Shweta: Amitabh

Amitabh Bachchan has proved to be the ultimate supporter of feminism and women empowerment.

BJP leader Swami Chinmayanand booked for allegedly kidnapping law student

Picture this: A law student from Uttar Pradesh's Shahjahanpur levels harassment allegations on BJP leader and former Union Minister Swami Chinmayanand. A day later, she goes missing. The UP Police refuses to take any action, the case gains media attention. UP CM Yogi Adityanath faces flak. Finally, the 'Swami' gets booked.

Supreme Court will review Centre's Article 370 move, issues notice

The Supreme Court will review the constitutional validity of the BJP-led Centre's decision to abrogate provisions of Article 370, a CJI Ranjan Gogoi-headed bench said on Wednesday.

Instagram building new 'Threads' app to take on Snapchat

Once again, Facebook is mimicking Snapchat to improve its own product.

J&K: High schools to reopen in some areas today

On Wednesday, high schools will reopen in certain areas in Jammu and Kashmir, where restrictions have been eased, officials said. Earlier, primary schools in the border state were reopened.

5 interesting facts to know about Tesla

Tesla has been a trailblazer in the automotive industry, pushing the boundaries and turning the once-distant dream of all-electric cars into a reality.

mAadhaar app: Key features, how to download/use, and more

With so many government welfare schemes linked with Aadhaar, it is one of the most important documents you will ever hold.

#CareerBytes: Top mobile apps for Chartered Accountancy aspirants

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

Five best Marvel-DC crossover events

Marvel and DC are giants in the comic industry. Both have extremely iconic characters in their universes.

Amazon Sale: Discounts and offers on best-selling smartphones

Taking on Flipkart's Month-End Mobiles Fest, Amazon has announced Fab Phones Fest sale.

27 Aug 2019

Windies vs India, 2nd Test: Records that can be scripted

The Indian cricket team thrashed West Indies in the recently-concluded first Test match in Antigua.

ICC Test Rankings: Stokes leaps forward, Bumrah, Rahane gain

Indian cricketers Ajinkya Rahane and Jasprit Bumrah gained big in the latest ICC Test Rankings.

PUBG Mobile makes millions from players in India: Here's how

We all know about the fan-following of PUBG Mobile, aka PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds.

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Five funny NBA moments

The National Basketball Association (NBA) is the biggest basketball league, not just in the USA, but globally.

Samsung Galaxy A10s launched in India, starts at Rs. 9,500

As an upgrade to its Galaxy A10, Samsung has launched the Galaxy A10s smartphone in India.

Girl accuses BJP leader of harassment. Day later, goes missing

A law student from Uttar Pradesh's Shahjahanpur levels harassment allegations on BJP leader and former Union Minister Swami Chinmayanand. A day later, she goes missing. That's Yogi Adityanath's state for you.

Lionel Messi's son celebrates Real Betis' goal against Barcelona

Barcelona didn't get off to a great start in the 2019-20 La Liga season, having lost their opening game of the season.

#HealthBytes: Tips to help you maintain good hygiene after sex

After an intimate bedroom session with your partner, getting out of the bed and cleaning up might be the last thing you want to do.

Windows 10 users can't connect any Bluetooth device now

Despite trying so hard, Microsoft has been failing at delivering completely stable and bug-free updates to Windows 10 users.

India's first woman DGP, Kanchan Chaudhary Bhattacharya passes away

Kanchan Chaudhary Bhattacharya, India's first woman Director General of Police (DGP), passed away late last night in Mumbai, following a long illness. She was 72.

Is Taimur making his debut soon? Saif Ali Khan reveals

In April this year, reports emerged which suggested that Kareena Kapoor Khan and Saif Ali Khan's tiny tot, Taimur, will soon be making his debut in his mother's next, Good News.

No late-payment charges on water bill for Delhiites: CM Kejriwal

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced today that the Aam Aadmi Party government has decided to waive off water arrears for citizens with functional water meters at their homes.

Ben Stokes is now a world box-office attraction: Ian Botham

England all-rounder Ben Stokes produced a heroic display in the recently-concluded third Ashes Test at Headingley.

Confirmed: Here's when Android 10 will start rolling out worldwide

After months of beta testing and a rather unexpected rebranding exercise, Google has finally revealed the release date of its next-generation mobile operating system - the Android 10.

Vegetarian Keto diet: Benefits, foods to eat (and avoid), side-effects

You have probably already heard of the Ketogenic diet, one of the hottest diet buzzwords.

Harley-Davidson unveils its first electric motorcycle in India

Harley-Davidson has finally showcased its first electric motorcycle, the LiveWire, in India.

Here's why Virat Kohli chose Hanuma Vihari over Rohit Sharma

Indian fans were conspicuous of skipper Virat Kohli after he chose to field Hanuma Vihari over Rohit Sharma in the just-concluded first Test against Windies in Antigua.

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Want to stay as ageless as Tabu? Follow her secrets

In three years time, she will be 50, yet Tabu looks almost the same as she did a decade back.

Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium to be renamed Arun Jaitley Stadium

Delhi's sprawling Feroz Shah Kotla Stadium, famous for the innumerable cricket matches it hosted/hosts, will be renamed after late BJP leader Arun Jaitley, Delhi and Districts Cricket Association (DDCA) President Rajat Sharma confirmed on Tuesday.

Rajasthan cop seen "taking bribe" in pre-wedding shoot; served notice

Apart from being obnoxiously expensive, unnecessary, and undeniably cringe-worthy, it seems pre-wedding shoots can also land one in serious trouble at work.

Jio GigaFiber: Here's how you can get a new connection

Reliance Jio is gearing up to commercially launch Jio GigaFiber, its fiber-to-the-home broadband service, on September 5.

Arjun Tendulkar called up for Mumbai's pre-season squad: Details here

Arjun Tendulkar, son of legendary Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, has been selected in the pre-season squad for Mumbai.

UN chief agrees to support India in its NSG bid

In a welcome development for India, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Monday told Prime Minister Narendra Modi that he would help New Delhi in its bid to get a seat on table of Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG).

Ganguly has a sound advice for MS Dhoni: Details here

MS Dhoni is continuously in the headlines with speculations regarding his future.

Singaporeans are getting free Fitbits, but there is a catch

People living in Singapore will soon be eligible to bag free Fitbit-made smart bands.

#NewsBytesExplainer: Why is RBI giving Rs. 1.76L crore to government

Amid an economic slowdown in the country, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) stepped in to bail out Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government.

Want to give India couple of Yuvraj(s): Yograj to NewsBytes

Yograj Singh, the father of former Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh, has been roped in as the coach of DAV College, Chandigarh.

Chawla Hotels CEO stole luggage at US airport for "thrill"

The CEO of Chawla Hotels, Dinesh Chawla, has been arrested for stealing luggage from the Memphis International Airport in Tennessee, United States.

This woman could have become first crorepati of 'KBC 11'

Kaun Banega Crorepati 11, which started airing last week, recently witnessed one of its most interesting episodes.

Want stronger bones? Eat these foods rich in Calcium, Vitamin-D

Having healthy and strong bones is crucial for your overall physical strength and well-being.

Sumit Nagal impresses on Slam debut against Federer

India's men's singles tennis player Sumit Nagal showed he isn't afraid of the big stage after impressing on his Grand Slam debut.

Best truly wireless earbuds you can buy in India

These days, smartphone manufacturers are sacrificing the headphone jack to free up space for stuff like a bigger battery, a bigger speaker, or simply a slimmer profile.

Uttar Pradesh: Truck hits two tempos; 16 dead, 5 injured

In an extremely tragic piece of news, 16 people died in Uttar Pradesh's Shahjahanpur on Tuesday after a truck hit two tempos. Among those who lost their lives are three children and a woman.

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WWE: Ranking the most hated World Champions of all time

WWE represents the best form of pro-wrestling and is the undisputed leader of this market.

Google Calendar's bug: Here's how scammers can fool you

From the Pixels to the all-new Mi A3, every stock Android phone runs Google Calendar, one of the neatest calendar apps on the Google Play Store.

Chennai techie finds Instagram bug, again; wins Rs. 7 lakh

A Chennai-based security researcher was awarded $10,000 (Rs. 7.18 lakh) for discovering a bug on the photo/video sharing application, Instagram.

Confirmed: Salman Khan-Bhansali's reunion project, 'Inshallah,' postponed indefinitely

After Salman Khan revealed on Sunday that Inshallah isn't happening anytime soon, Bhansali Productions has also confirmed the development.

Bulandshahr violence: Slain cop's family wants accused back in jail

Days after seven men accused of inciting violence in Uttar Pradesh's Bulandshahr last year were given bail, the family of the cop who lost his life in the mayhem has asked Uttar Pradesh government to send them back to jail.

Apple shelves feature that allowed iPhone messaging without cellular network

As Apple gears up to unveil the latest iPhones, a report from The Information has revealed that the company has shelved the fancy 'Walkie-Talkie' feature for its smartphones.

In a first for Karnataka, Yediyurappa gets three deputy CMs

For three weeks after he took the oath as Chief Minister on July 26, Karnataka's BS Yediyurappa ran his cabinet alone. After the cabinet was expanded, it took almost another week for him to announce portfolios.

IAS or IFS- Which one should you choose?

Joining the Indian Civil Services is a dream for many youngsters. The Indian Administrative Service (IAS) and the Indian Foreign Service (IFS) are two of the most prestigious and coveted services.

Five strongest characters in DC Universe

Unlike Marvel, DC is known for portraying human superheroes.

PUBG debuts at IIT Roorkee's annual sports festival: Details here

Immensely popular mobile game PUBG made its debut at the annual sports festival of IIT Roorkee, this year.

Here's a look at the benefits of Airtel Internet TV

The rise of video-on-demand services has driven the TV-watching population towards online content. Most users now opt for subscription plans with bundled OTT services and buy set-top boxes that enable internet connectivity as well.

Here's how to build your own low-cost gym at home

If working out with a pool of sweat-stained gym-buddies doesn't sound exciting, or that gym commute is killing your time, or you just need a little break- getting a makeshift gym at home could be a great idea.