07 Oct 2019
WWE

WWE: Do you remember these top superstar impostors?

The WWE superstars train extensively to perform in the ring. They also work hard to portray their character in a proper manner.

WhatsApp for iOS, Android to get these interesting features soon

WhatsApp is constantly evolving its services as it continues to serve over 1.5 billion users across all platforms.

This former Liverpool manager could replace Solskjaer at Manchester United

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's job could be under the scanner following their tough loss against Newcastle United in the Premier League on Sunday.

Kogta Financial raises Rs. 300 crore in Series C round

Kogta Financial (India) Limited, a Jaipur-based non-banking financial company (NBFC), has raised Rs. 300 crore in Series C round of funding.

ICC Test Rankings: Ravichandran Ashwin back in Top 10

As India registered a commendable 203-run win in the opening Test against South Africa, it also had an impact on the ICC Test Rankings, especially for the Indians.

Soon, you'll be able to share group stories on Instagram

After debuting Threads messaging app and AR-powered shopping features, Instagram is testing group stories.

BSNL revises Rs. 96, 118, 153 prepaid plans: Details here

BSNL has revised three of its affordable prepaid plans to reintroduce the Rs. 96 pack with lower calling benefits while adding the PRBT (personalized ring back tone) feature on the Rs. 118 and Rs. 153 plans.

Mehbooba Mufti's daughter says Kashmir less important than Aarey trees

Earlier today, the Supreme Court put a stay on the felling of trees in Mumbai's Aarey Colony until further orders, days after protests escalated over the weekend.

Five reasons why fish make great pets

Fish are becoming increasingly popular as pets.

Sania Mirza's sister Anam to marry Azharuddin's son Asad

Sania Mirza's younger sister Anam is set to marry former Indian cricket captain Mohammad Azharuddin's son Asad, this December.

KTM 390 Adventure bike's launch confirmed; will arrive in 2019

KTM India is all set to launch the 390 Adventure bike in India at the IBW (India Bike Week) 2019 motorcycle show in December, according to Autocar.

This Test wicket remains Ashwin's special one to date

Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin etched his name in the history books as he stands alongside spin great Muttiah Muralitharan, to become fastest to 350 Test wickets.

Google Pixel 4, 4 XL's prices leaked ahead of launch

From hands-on videos to official teasers and specs leaks, Google's Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL have to be the most leaked handsets of the year.

New advertisement questions what would happen if all men menstruated

The conversations around menstrual hygiene is slowly finding their way to common discourse. Dismantling age-old taboos and misconceptions takes its time and a period-proof underwear manufacturer, Thinx, is hoping to smoothen the process.

Win for Modi government: India receives information on Swiss-bank accounts

For years now, Indians have been listening to the same thing over and over- A lot of money has been stashed in Swiss bank and soon it will return home.

ECB ropes in Chris Silverwood as men's head-coach: Details here

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has appointed Chris Silverwood as the new head coach of the men's national team.

OYO raising $1.5 billion from founder Ritesh Agarwal, SoftBank, others

In a major development, India's second most valuable start-up, OYO Hotels & Homes, has confirmed its plan to raise $1.5 billion in fresh funding.

I ended Gautam Gambhir's ODI career, says Pakistani cricketer Irfan

Gautam Gambhir remains one of the most successful top-order ODI batsmen.

Telangana: KCR terms transport strike a "crime", sacks 48,000 employees

A strike called by the transport department in Telangana took a sensational turn when Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao sacked approximately 48,000 employees on Sunday.

Here's how onion juice can help prevent hair loss

Hair loss can be difficult to cope with.

British, American hypoxia researchers win Nobel Prize in Medicine

This year's Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine has been awarded to hypoxia researchers from the US and the UK - William G. Kaelin Jr, Gregg L. Semenza, and Peter J. Ratcliffe.

Iranian Angelina Jolie lookalike arrested for blasphemy, inciting violence

Iranian Instagram celebrity Sahar Tabar shot to fame in late 2017 after her photos resembling a ghastly version of Hollywood star Angelina Jolie went viral.

Top 5 smartphones to buy this festive season

The festive season is almost here, and if you have been planning to treat yourself or someone else, a new smartphone could be the most apt gift.

FATF notes Pakistan's actions against terrorism haven't been enough

The global-watchdog Financial Action Task Force (FATF) gave Pakistan months to act strongly against terrorism, but the country failed to do so.

Soon, your Tesla could honk with fart, goat sounds

After integrating support for Netflix, Spotify, and YouTube, Tesla cars will get the ability to 'fart'.

Maharashtra: BJP leader, his family members shot dead at house

In a shocking incident, a leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and his family members were shot dead by unknown assailants on Sunday night at his residence. Five people, including an accomplice, lost their lives in the carnage.

Saif Ali says SRK made his career playing 'male stalker'

Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan recently spoke about the criticism faced by Shahid Kapoor-starrer Kabir Singh.

DNA

Six ways in which Green tea improves your skin health

Green tea is gaining a lot of popularity these days, for a reason.

Premier League 2019-20: Analyzing the takeaways from match-week 8

2019-20 season of the Premier League has already thrown several surprises till now, as the element of unpredictability kicked in since the match-week one.

Apple accused of copying 'Sign in with Apple' feature

Apple has been accused of copying 'Sign in with Apple' - an iOS 13 feature that lets users sign into apps without giving away their actual email IDs.

Taliban releases three Indian engineers kidnapped last year

In a sigh of relief for India, three engineers, who were abducted in May 2018 by the Taliban, were released on Sunday in exchange for 11 Taliban members. The swap happened at an undisclosed location.

Soon, you could have a soft, breathable raincoat: Here's how

If you've ever worn a raincoat (which I think you have), you know how uncomfortable that thing is.

Aarey: No more cutting of trees till October-21, says SC

In the latest development in the Aarey Colony standoff between environmentalists and Mumbai civic authorities, the Supreme Court has asked the latter to stop the felling of trees.

Mohammad Kaif slams Imran Khan, calls him "puppet" of terrorists

The way Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan is handling varied issues has earned him flak not only from the political corridors but also from the cricketing world, to which he belonged earlier.

SC to hear Aarey forest case today, activists get bail

A special bench of the Supreme Court will hear a plea against the felling of trees in Mumbai's Aarey colony on Monday. The trees are being cut for the city's metro rail project and have drawn criticism from several quarters.

WhatsApp banking: Here's how you can get started

Catering to over 1.5 billion users, WhatsApp is surely one of the most popular messaging platforms in the world.

#ComicBytes: Five best superhero sidekicks in the Marvel Universe

Even the best of heroes need a support system in the form of sidekicks.

#CareerBytes: Preparing for GATE 2020? Here are some must-read books

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

Porsche Cayenne Coupe to launch in India in December

German automaker Porsche is all set to launch the Cayenne Coupe in India in December 2019, according to Autocar.

#LeakPeek: Would OnePlus 8 look like this?

The OnePlus 7T just went on sale last week and the 7T Pro hasn't even seen the light of the day yet, and here we are, talking about the OnePlus 8.

06 Oct 2019

Taking on Spotify, YouTube Music to offer new personalized playlists

Google is gradually working to make YouTube Music the go-to music service for Android users. The tech giant is upgrading the YouTube Music app by introducing new personalized playlists as it aims to take on popular rivals like Spotify and Pandora.

Camera-centric Realme XT to go on sale tomorrow: Details here

The recently launched Realme XT is all set to go on another flash sale in India tomorrow.

J&K authorities allow PDP delegation to meet Mehbooba Mufti

Jammu and Kashmir administration on Sunday allowed a 10-member delegation of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) to meet party chief and former Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti, who has been under detention for the past two months.

India crush South Africa, lead proceedings in World Test Championship

The Indian cricket team is the best in Tests for a while now and there's a reason why Virat Kohli's side has dominated the show.

AIADMK-leader says "book" wind for techie's death due to banner

A 23-year-old techie died in Chennai in September after a banner of AIADMK fell on her. Her death even sparked the anger of Madras High Court which pulled up the ruling party for not keeping a check on deadly banners.

Ahead of launch, Redmi 8's design and camera details teased

Xiaomi is set to launch Redmi 8 in India on October 9 as it looks to expand its portfolio of budget smartphones in the country.

Rohit Sharma reveals his mantra after twin tons against SA

Indian cricket team's senior batsman Rohit Sharma was the chief architect in helping the side to a 203-run victory against South Africa in the first Test of the ongoing three-match series.

People are boycotting 'Bigg Boss 13' for 'encouraging love jihad'

It has only been a week since Bigg Boss 13 premiered and the reality television show is already mired in controversy.

iOS

AirPods 2 to feature an improved design, suggests iOS 13.2

Apple's AirPods might be the most popular truly wireless earbuds, but they don't seem to fit everyone. However, the next iteration of AirPods (most likely to be called AirPods 2) may get some design tweaks to offer improved wearability.

Azaan at Durga Puja Pandal sparks outrage, lawyer files complaint

At a time when festivities have taken over West Bengal, a Durga Puja Pandal in Kolkata has sparked massive outrage on social media.

India beat SA in first Test: Here're the key takeaways

Team India overcame South Africa by 203 runs in the first Test to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.

Navratri 2019: Five Bollywood actresses who love celebrating Durga Puja

The 9-day Navratri festivities have almost come to an end.

#NewsBytesWeeklyRecap: Surface Duo, Windows 10X, Fold, Android bug and more

The first week of October was full of surprises, both good and bad.

Revolt announces one time payment plan for its EV motorcycles

The recently launched Revolt RV 400 and RV 300, which were available with monthly EMI plans, can now be purchased via one time payment as well.

Abhinandan's 51 Squadron to get citation for downing Pakistan's F-16

The Chief of Indian Air Force, Rakesh Kumar Singh Bhadauria, will award a unit citation to 51 Squadron, to which Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman belonged.

Samsung releases exclusive Fortnite Glow outfit for several Galaxy devices

Samsung has partnered with Epic Games to release an exclusive Fortnite Glow outfit and Levitate emote for several Galaxy smartphones and tablets.

Netflix October 2019 releases: Best shows coming this month

It's the season of festive sales and long weekends. But in case you don't want to add to your Diwali shopping with cheap electronics you never needed or a vacation to an expectedly crowded tourist spot, you could invest in a Netflix subscription.

Novak Djokovic downs John Millman for title number 76

World number one men's singles tennis ace Novak Djokovic won the Japan Open Tennis Championships after downing John Millman in just 69 minutes.

Charged with PSA, Farooq Abdullah meets National Conference delegation

National Conference patriarch Farooq Abdullah and his son Omar today met a 15-member delegation of their party, led by leader Devender Singh Rana.

Blow for Liverpool as Mohamed Salah hobbles off against Leicester

Liverpool talisman Mohamed Salah hobbled off after getting injured in his side's 2-1 win over Leicester City in a crunch Premier League clash at Anfield.

Toyota launches a more affordable variant of Glanza hatchback

Japanese automaker Toyota has introduced a more affordable variant of its recently-launched hatchback, the Glanza.

India beat South Africa: Here are the records broken

The Indian cricket team thrashed South Africa to seal the first Test and take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.

Who is Pakistan cricket team's new teenage sensation Mohammad Hasnain?

Sri Lanka went on to beat Pakistan in the first T20I at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore by 64 runs to gain a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.

Muzaffarpur bank robbed; masked men escape with Rs. 8 lakh

In a shocking incident, six people robbed a private bank in Muzaffarpur in broad daylight on Saturday, getting away with a Rs. 8 lakh loot.

Kerala: Using cyanide, woman killed husband and five family members

They say truth is stranger than fiction, and a crime story in Kerala confirms the same. Over 14 years, a woman named Jolly Joseph, killed six members of her family, including her husband.

Thai judge criticizes judicial system; shoots himself in court

A judge in Thailand shot himself in a packed courtroom after acquitting five Muslim murder suspects on Friday in a provincial court in the city of Yala.

Bihar floods: Nitish Kumar's JD(U) slams "ally" Giriraj Singh

The devastation in Bihar, courtesy heavy rainfall, impacted the political corridors with Union Minister Giriraj Singh constantly slamming ally JD(U), led by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar.

Two months later, National Conference leaders allowed to meet Abdullahs

A delegation of the National Conference (NC) will meet the senior-most leaders of the party, Farooq and Omar Abdullah, on Sunday.

#CareerBytes: How to start preparing for CA Foundation exams?

Chartered Accountancy (CA) is one of the most sought-after professional courses. The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India provides the three-level program comprising Foundation, Intermediate, and Final.

2019 Kawasaki Z400 breaks cover: Details here

Japanese automaker Kawasaki has unveiled the 2019 edition of its sports bike, the Z400.

HR tech start-up Greytip raises $4.87 million from Naukri's parent

HR tech start-up Greytip Software has raised $4.87 million in Series C round of funding.

#GamingBytes:PUBG vs CoD vs Apex Legends- Which is better?

Battle Royale titles are all the rage nowadays and it is highly unlikely that you haven't heard of games like PUBG, Apex Legends, and Call of Duty.

Use Instagram's Restrict feature to fend off bullies: Here's how

When a bully posts something demeaning on a person's profile, they can significantly affect that individual's mental/physical well being.