19 Sep 2019

Bradman, Tendulkar and Smith: Who is the greatest in Tests?

Sir Donald Bradman, Sachin Tendulkar and Steve Smith have dictated the show in Test cricket in three different eras.

Seven top sports movies even non-sports lovers will enjoy watching

Sports genre films are entertaining and inspiring at the same time, and don't show much gore.

Jharkhand: BJP government to pay reporters to write about welfare-schemes

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-ruled government in Jharkhand, led by Chief Minister Raghubar Das, has launched a new scheme, that promises to provide a grant of up to Rs. 15,000 to print and TV reporters, for covering the administration's welfare schemes and other initiatives.

This AI-powered adventure game rewrites itself in every match

From detecting critical diseases to defeating professional poker players, AI is doing wonders in a range of fields.

BS6-compliant Renault Duster spotted, India launch expected soon

In an attempt to meet the latest emission norms, French automaker Renault is gearing up to launch a BS6-compliant version of its crossover, the Duster.

Won't be affected by media trial: SIT on Chinmayanand case

Days ago, former Union Minister Swami Chinmayanand was accused of rape. Neither has he been arrested nor been booked for the heinous crime.

iOS 13 to release tonight: Here's how to install it

Apple will globally release iOS 13 today for all the eligible iPhones and iPod touch models.

'Dumdaar' Redmi 8A to be launched on September 25

Xiaomi is set to expand its range of Redmi-branded smartphones with a new budget-friendly handset.

Eggless 'anda bhurji'? Apparently, IIT-Delhi researchers have developed one

As veganism continues to grow popular, researchers at Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Delhi, have created an egg substitute derived from plants.

TRP report: Amitabh Bachchan's 'KBC 11' proves its mettle

After witnessing a significant dip in TRPs last week, the latest report released by the Broadcast Audience Research Council India (BARC) came with a sigh of relief.

A beginner's guide to watching tennis: Details here

Tennis is one of the most intriguing sports in the world.

Air Marshal RKS Bhadauria to take over as IAF Chief

Air Marshal Rakesh Kumar Singh Bhadauria will take over as the next Chief of Air Staff, the principal spokesperson of the Ministry of Defense said on Thursday.

Wrestlers Bajrang Punia, Ravi Kumar Dahiya seal Tokyo Olympic berths

India had another strong day at the ongoing World Wrestling Championships.

Things to know about Tejas Express, India's first private train

Delhi-Lucknow Tejas Express, India's first private train, to be run by Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) is set to become operational from October 4.

30,000 ask Oxford dictionary to change its definition of 'woman'

Language was constructed around age-old sexist notions and traditions which have trickled down to the present day lexicon. And if you happen to disagree, here's some damning evidence.

'Kisna' actress Isha Sharvani duped of Rs. 3L, three arrested

Bollywood actress Isha Sharvani was recently cheated of Rs. 3 lakh.

In rare meeting with Amit Shah, Mamata Banerjee discusses NRC

A day after she met Prime Minister Narendra Modi, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee had a word with the former's right hand in government- Union Home Minister Amit Shah at his North Block office in New Delhi.

Infinix Hot 8, with triple cameras, available at Rs. 7,000

The recently-launched Infinix Hot 8 is now available via a flash sale in India.

India-bound 2020 Honda CR-V facelifted model unveiled: Details here

Honda has pulled the covers off its premium SUV, the 2020 Honda CR-V.

China Open: PV Sindhu exits, victory for Sai Praneeth

It didn't go as planned for PV Sindhu in the ongoing China Open.

Sanjay Dutt confirms 'Munnabhai 3' is happening, in scripting stage

It's been quite some time that reports about the much-awaited third installment of Sanjay Dutt's Munnabhai franchise have been doing the rounds in media.

Pre-orders for iPhone 11-series to go live in India tomorrow

If you are planning to own one of the latest iPhones, you can pre-order it in India starting tomorrow i.e. September 20.

Haven't joined Congress, didn't give written resignation either: Alka Lamba

Earlier this month, rebel AAP MLA Alka Lamba called it quits with the party, putting an end to her six-year-long journey. But, on Wednesday she claimed she hasn't given her "written resignation".

Setback for Chidambaram, will be lodged in Tihar till October-3

Former Finance Minister P Chidambaram, lodged in Tihar jail since September 5, will stay there till October 3, a special court ruled on Thursday.

Super 30 founder Anand Kumar receives prestigious award in US

Prominent mathematician and founder of the popular Super 30 educational program, Anand Kumar has been conferred with a prestigious teaching award in the United States, for his contribution towards providing quality education to economically-deprived students.

Alia Bhatt talks about 'Inshallah' fiasco and subsequent heart-break

Last month when Salman Khan announced that he's walking out of his reunion project with Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Inshallah, it was lead actress Alia Bhatt who faced the maximum brunt.

Five vegetarian protein-rich sandwich recipes your kids will love

While meat eaters get most of their nutrients (including the all important protein) easily, vegetarians often struggle to avoid deficiencies.

Android One-based Nokia 7.2 launched in India for Rs. 18,600

As an upgrade to the already available Nokia 7.1, HMD Global has launched the Nokia 7.2 in India.

Europa League 2019-20: Gameweek 1 preview of key clashes

The UEFA Europa League 2019-20 is all set to start tonight with 48 teams in action.

Big Bollywood films expected from the rest of 2019

On September 20, box office will see three films clashing: Prassthanam, The Zoya Factor and Pal Pal Dil Ke Paas.

I have been working on economy: "Tai" Nirmala Sitharaman

When Prime Minister Narendra Modi stormed to power again in May 2019, he gave the ministry of finance to Nirmala Sitharaman.

Now, Google Home can make mobile calls for you

Google's Home and Nest devices have long had the ability to make VoIP calls, pretty much like WhatsApp.

This 11-year-old is helping kids learn AI, coding: Here's how

Coding drives innovations, but is not that easy to learn at a young age.

DNA

Explained: What are e-cigarettes and how are conventional cigarettes different?

On Wednesday, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced that the government has banned e-cigarettes, citing health concerns.

Champions League, gameweek 1: Here are the Key takeaways

After a frantic start to the UEFA Champions League 2019-20 on Tuesday, some spectacular brand of football continued on a glittering Wednesday night.

Amazon Great India Festival sale: Top deals and offers revealed

Amazon is all set to kick off its Great Indian Festival sale in India from September 29.

Tabrez Ansari lynching: Days after outrage, accused charged with murder

A few days back, Jharkhand police had willy-nilly dropped the murder charges against 11 people accused of lynching Tabrez Ansari, a Muslim man, in June.

Ahead of launch, TVS teases next-generation NTorq 125 scooter

Expanding its line-up of scooters, TVS Motor Company is all set to launch the 2019 NTorq 125 in India sometime soon.

Transport strike in Delhi/NCR today against amended Motor Vehicles Act

Commuters in Delhi/NCR are likely to face problems on Thursday as a day-long transport strike has been called by the United Front of Transport Associations (UFTA) to protest against the amended Motor Vehicles Act.

Five Chartered Accountants turned IAS officers to know about

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

Five deadliest assassins in the Marvel Universe

With great power comes great responsibility, is a mantra most Marvel heroes follow, even the vigilante, Punisher.

Can't stop craving for junk food? Try these five tips

Junk food is extremely unhealthy for you - not only does it make you fat, it can bring along life-threatening conditions like heart disease, diabetes, etc.

Which films can be expected from the rest of 2019?

The two most-awaited movies of 2019, Ad Astra (Brad Pitt in lead) and Rambo: Last Blood (featuring our very own Sylvester Stallone), hits theaters this Friday.

Second interstellar object ever observed captured in photos: Details here

A couple of weeks ago, an amateur astronomer discovered what looked like the second-ever interstellar object passing through our Solar System.

Turtles as pets? Here's everything you need to know

Yes, turtles are super cute, but can they make good pets?

18 Sep 2019

India beat South Africa: Here are the records broken

The Indian cricket team beat South Africa in the second T20I of the three-match series on Wednesday in Mohali.

OnePlus 7T's design officially revealed ahead of September 26 launch

OnePlus is known to tease highlight features of its products to build some anticipation. But in a first, the company has followed in the footsteps of Google to reveal the entire design of its upcoming OnePlus 7T flagship, ahead of its launch.

After Akshay Kumar, Katrina Kaif's doppelganger Alina breaks the Internet

Days after Akshay Kumar's doppelganger broke the Internet, it's now the turn of his Sooryanvanshi co-star Katrina Kaif.

ASUS ROG Phone 2 to launch on September 23

Taiwanese tech giant ASUS is all set to launch the gaming-centric ROG Phone 2 in India on September 23, according to an official announcement.

Won't allow PM Modi to use our airspace: Pakistan

Pakistan will not allow PM Narendra Modi to use its airspace while traveling to the United States, the bordering country's Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi said on Wednesday.

NBA

Ranking the greatest NBA seasons of the legends

The National Basketball Association (NBA) is the biggest basketball league in the world.

A look at Steve Smith over the years

Steve Smith has transformed himself into the world's best batsman in Test cricket.

Government to give 78-days wage as bonus to Railway employees

In what is sure to make Railway employees happy, the government announced that it will give wage of 78 days as a bonus. The announcement was made by Union Minister Prakash Javadekar on Wednesday, during a Cabinet briefing in New Delhi.

#NewsBytesExplainer: What is Wi-Fi 6, how it will be useful

A few hours ago, Wi-Fi Alliance, the organization that oversees the implementation of Wi-Fi capabilities, announced the certification program for next-generation Wi-Fi 6.

How long should your phone ring? TRAI seeks suggestions

In a rather unique consultation paper, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has invited suggestions from industry experts and stakeholders on the maximum duration for which a phone should ring for calls.

Xiaomi to launch Redmi K20 Pro Exclusive Edition tomorrow

As an upgrade to its recently-launched Redmi K20 Pro, Xiaomi is all set to launch the K20 Pro Exclusive Edition on September 19 in its home country.

Condom manufacturers are shifting focus towards personalized, 'luxury' condoms

Since the invention of latex revolutionized condoms back in the 1920s, there has not been any significant innovation to the product.

You can now share WhatsApp Status updates as Facebook Stories

After months of beta testing, WhatsApp has released the ability to let users share their statuses to Facebook.

#HealthBytes: Experiencing weak ejaculation? Here are its causes and treatment

Weak ejaculation is a sexual condition, in which a person ejaculates lesser amount of semen (than normal) or experiences a reduction in the force of ejaculation.

Darren Stevens creates history by scoring a ton: Details here

A number of batsmen keep creating records in cricket every now and then.

Actress Mouni Roy escapes major mishap, shares video on Twitter

It was a scary morning for Mouni Roy, who escaped a major mishap in Mumbai today while she was on her way to Made In China trailer launch.

A look at the records held by Sergio Aguero

Argentina's Lionel Messi is considered as one of the all-time GOATs of the game.

US Navy confirms leaked UFO videos are real

Back in 2017, a series of declassified clips purporting to show unidentified flying objects, aka UFOs, went viral on the internet.

China Open: PV Sindhu, Sai Praneeth earn crucial wins

BWF World Championships winner PV Sindhu showed her class in the ongoing China Open 2019.

Mamata Banerjee meets PM Modi, discusses West Bengal's name change

A short while ago, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi, their first meeting since May 2019 elections.

Samsung launches two new Galaxy M Series smartphones in India

As an addition to its M series of smartphones, Samsung has launched the Galaxy M10s and Galaxy M30s in India.

Cristiano Ronaldo makes shocking admission regarding his Ballon d'Or wins

Portuguese football sensation Cristiano Ronaldo has won five Ballon d'Or awards to date and is jointly tied with his Argentine rival Lionel Messi.

Flipkart Big Billion Days sale 2019: Deals on mobiles revealed

Flipkart is all set to host its The Big Billion Days sale in India from September 29 to October 4.

Champions League: Records that might get broken this season

The UEFA Champions League 2019-20 season started on Tuesday in a dramatic fashion.

Can see a glimpse of Sridevi in Janhvi's eyes: Angad

Angad Bedi, who was last seen in Diljit Dosanjh's Soorma, is all set for his next, Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl, which has Janhvi Kapoor playing the titular character.

Now, you can talk to Alexa in Hindi: Details here

Amazon's Alexa voice assistant can now take and answer commands in Hindi.

Government has banned e-cigarettes in India, announces Nirmala Sitharaman

The Centre led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday banned e-cigarettes with immediate effect, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sithararam announced.

Apparently, Facebook is developing AR glasses with Ray-Ban's owner

After developing a bunch of Oculus-branded VR headsets, Facebook is shifting gears into the arena of augmented reality (AR).

8 cool and cheap home decor ideas you should try

Home decor is cool and interesting.

Rajinikanth supports Shah's 'one language' policy, but explains the problem

Union Home Minister Amit Shah stoked a controversy on Hindi Diwas last week when he batted for "imposing" Hindi in the country, saying it will bolster unity.

Shyam Ramsay, director of 'Zee Horror Show' passes away

Renowned filmmaker Shyam Ramsay, the man behind Bollywood cult horror-sleazy movies, passed away today. He was 67.

UEFA Champions League 2019-20: Gameweek 1 preview of tonight's matches

After an enthralling start to the UEFA Champions League 2019-20 season on Tuesday, gameweek 1 sees groups A-D starting their campaign tonight.

Supreme Court aims for October 18 to conclude Ayodhya hearings

The Ayodhya dispute, lying in the Supreme Court for years now, could be solved soon, giving a much-needed respite to countrymen.

These OPPO smartphones have become cheaper in India

OPPO has reduced the prices of its mid-ranger F11 and budget-friendly A1k smartphones in India.

Pant shouldn't confuse fearless cricket with reckless: Batting coach

Rishabh Pant is being touted as India's next big find and an ideal candidate to replace MS Dhoni across formats.

Makers suffered Rs. 2.5cr loss in 'Coolie No. 1' fire

Days after a massive fire broke on the sets of Varun Dhawan's Coolie No. 1, it's now reported that the producers have suffered a big loss in the mishap.

Assam: Cops torture and strip three sisters, one suffers miscarriage

In Assam, cops put their humanity aside and unleashed their barbaric nature on three sisters, to such an extent that one of them suffered a miscarriage.

WWE

WWE: Ranking the best moments involving Kane

Kane made a surprise return to Monday Night Raw this week, only to be attacked by The Fiend (Bray Wyatt).

Instagram Music launches in India: Here's how to use it

Finally, you can add music to your Instagram Stories, videos, and Boomerangs.

Champions League, gameweek 1: Here are the Key takeaways

The UEFA Champions League 2019-20 season got off to a frantic start on Tuesday.

Confirmed! Anushka Sharma to star in 'Satte Pe Satta' remake

Anushka Sharma, who has been on a break for some time now, seems to have finalized her next project.

Want to experience North Pole from hotel? Shell out $100,000

If you have ever wanted to visit the North Pole, albeit with a cozier experience than say, a survival expedition, now's your time.

Xiaomi expands its smart TV portfolio with four new models

As the latest addition to its Mi TV series, Xiaomi has launched four new models in India, including its biggest offering in the country yet - the 65-inch Mi TV 4X.

Ben Stokes hits out at 'The Sun' publication: Here's why

English all-rounder Ben Stokes took to Twitter to hit out at English publication house The Sun for publishing an extremely sensitive story regarding his family.

Kashmir may not be 'major topic' during Xi-Modi meeting: China

Recently, China dragged the Kashmir issue to the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), lending its support to Pakistan.

#CareerBytes: Habits of CA toppers which every aspirant should inculcate

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

Five most amazing powers of She-Hulk

She-Hulk, as the name implies, has powers similar to the Hulk.

Seven survival films that will make you value life again

Our protagonist is stuck in an unfriendly terrain, with no help in sight.

Buying an e-scooter? Here are five things you must consider

Electric vehicles (EVs) are undoubtedly the future of transportation.

Apples: Nutritional value and its top five health benefits

Move over their crunch and that soothing, juicy taste, apples also happen to be miraculously healthy.

This life-sized Lego Iron Man took 255 hours to build

Iron Man may be long gone but his Lego-cy lives on. Okay, that was a bad pun, but you wouldn't be as disappointed to learn that the toy company LEGO has set up a life-sized structure of Tony Stark's Iron Man and it's made entirely out of Lego pieces.