09 Oct 2019

Jio starts charging 6 paise/minute for calls to other networks

Reliance Jio has announced that it will start charging customers 6 paise per minute as Interconnect Usage Charge (IUC) for all outgoing voice calls made to non-Jio mobile numbers.

53-year-old Milind Soman runs underwater with 12 kg backpack

There are a few things nobody can take away from Milind Soman - great acting, sultry looks and his unbelievable fitness levels.

Amazon Great Indian Festival 2019 Celebration Special: Top deals, offers

Amazon has announced a "Celebration Special" round of its Great Indian Festival sale from October 13.

Now, you can answer calls on your Windows PC

Answering an incoming call (or message for that matter) while being busy at work is the hardest thing to do - for each one of us.

These managers can replace Ole Gunnar Solskjaer at Manchester United

Manchester United are off to a horrific start in Premier League 2019-20.

Here's what Kumble feels about home and away wins' comparison

India are off to a fine start to their ICC World Test Championship campaign, having won the opening three Tests so far.

Indian women's cricketer Mithali Raj achieves this milestone: Details here

Indian women's cricketer Mithali Raj has become the first woman to have an international career lasting more than 20 years.

Top al Qaeda leader, born in Uttar Pradesh, killed

A top leader of al Qaeda was killed by the joint forces of the United States and Afghanistan on September 23, reports claimed.

India-bound 2020 Kawasaki Ninja 650 (sports bike) unveiled: Details here

Japanese automaker Kawasaki has unveiled the 2020 edition of its popular sports bike, the Ninja 650.

Motorola launches camera-centric One Macro at Rs. 10,000

After introducing the mid-rangers One Vision and One Action, Lenovo-owned Motorola has launched the budget-friendly One Macro smartphone in India at Rs. 9,999.

Here's how to link PAN and Aadhaar via different modes

December 31, 2019 is the last date to link your PAN with Aadhaar. Earlier, this deadline was September 30.

Smith has his say on returning as Australian Test captain

Australian cricketer Steve Smith isn't thinking about captaincy in the longest format at the moment.

Top five events happening in Delhi in October

October is a month one just can't spend staying home.

Selling jewelry to survive after PMC Bank's collapse: TV actress

Evidently, the ongoing Punjab & Maharashtra Co-operative Bank crisis has affected the lives of its customers/account-holders.

Ranking the top career-defining moments of Rafael Nadal

Rafael Nadal is undoubtedly one of the GOATs of tennis after Swiss King Roger Federer.

Let Rohit enjoy his batting atop in Tests, says Kohli

Indian cricket team captain Virat Kohli has said one should let Rohit Sharma enjoy his batting as an opener in Test cricket.

Shehla Rashid quits electoral politics, cites Kashmiris' suppression as reason

The lockdown in Kashmir is unfortunate and the announcement of Block Development Council elections a sham, feels activist-turned-politician Shehla Rashid.

Nobel Prize in Chemistry awarded to scientists behind lithium-ion batteries

This year's Nobel Prize in Chemistry has been awarded to three scientists - John B. Goodenough, M. Stanley Whittingham, and Akira Yoshino - for developing lithium-ion batteries.

Android creator Andy Rubin's new phone has a radical design

After seeing smartphones in a range of designs and form factors (including the foldable ones), Essential, the company started by Android co-creator Andy Rubin, has set out to bring 'Project Gem'.

Diwali gift for government employees, Dearness Allowance increased by 5%

Diwali has come early for lakhs of central government employees as the Centre on Wednesday announced that their Dearness Allowance will be increased by 5%.

Congress' problem is that Rahul Gandhi walked away: Salman Khurshid

Evidently, Congress is fighting for survival. The party faced its straight second defeat in the Lok Sabha elections in May, proving it is extremely far from reality.

Five simple Yoga exercises you can perform at work

Stuck in a desk job? You are not alone.

Steyn targets World T20 after joining BBL side Melbourne Stars

Dale Steyn joined Big Bash League franchise Melbourne Stars in order to revive his limited-overs career for South Africa.

Redmi 8 launched in India, price starts at Rs. 7,999

After a bunch of teasers and leaks, Chinese tech giant Xiaomi has launched the Redmi 8 in India.

Here's what Ravi Shastri said about MS Dhoni's future

Former Indian skipper MS Dhoni has been missing from action since the conclusion of India's campaign in the ICC World Cup 2019.

J&K: Congress will not participate in local BDC elections

On Wednesday, Congress announced that it will not participate in the Block Development Council (BDC) elections of Jammu and Kashmir.

India vs South Africa, 2nd Test: Key battles on offer

India and South Africa are set to take on each other in the second Test of the three-match series, starting on Thursday, October 10.

Here's what Bharat Arun said about pitch conditions in India

The second Test between India and South Africa would be under the scanner, especially regarding the pitch in Pune, as the opening Test at this venue, in 2017, saw it being rated poor by the ICC.

India vs South Africa, 2nd Test: Preview, Dream11 and more

The Indian cricket team will be aiming to seal the ongoing three-match Test series against South Africa.

Impact of economic slowdown 'more pronounced' in India: IMF Chief

The entire globe is facing an economic slowdown, but the effect is more pronounced in emerging economies like India, the chief of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Tuesday.

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Twitter said phone numbers provided for security used for ads

Microblogging giant Twitter has disclosed a major security lapse, a bug that used phone numbers and email addresses provided by users for targeted advertising - without permission.

Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit India on October 11-12

Putting an end to days of suspense, New Delhi on Wednesday announced that Chinese President Xi Jinping will be visiting India on October 11 and 12 for the second informal summit.

Samsung to launch Galaxy Tab S6 in India soon

Samsung is all set to launch its high-end Galaxy Tab S6 in India sometime soon.

Can't silence us: Fresh letter condemns sedition case against celebrities

Three months ago, 49 celebrities wrote a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi about the rise in mob lynching incidents, but they were slapped with sedition charges. They were accused of ruining India's "image".

Know the powers of One-Above-All, Marvel's all-powerful, all-knowing overseer

Marvel Comics have thousands of characters with multiple powers and various motives. There is an equal number of storylines and events happening in several settings in the comics.

#CareerBytes: Tips to prepare for UPSC CSE Personality Test

The UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE), also known as the IAS exam, is one of the toughest and most competitive exams.

2020 Triumph Street Triple RS breaks cover: Details here

Triumph Motorcycles Ltd. has unveiled the 2020 edition of its flagship sports bike, the Street Triple RS.

Heading to Zurich? Try these five lesser-known hidden gems

On the face of it - Zurich, the largest city in Switzerland may look like any other sophisticated European city with its own set of sights, museums and restaurants.

First ever all-women spacewalk on October 21: Details here

Back in March, NASA had disappointed millions around the world by canceling, what could have been, the first-ever all-women spacewalk in the history of humanity.

08 Oct 2019

Motorola One Macro to launch in India tomorrow

Expanding its portfolio of smartphones, Motorola is all set to launch the One Macro in India tomorrow.

BMW launches M5 Competition in India at Rs. 1.55 crore

German automaker BMW has launched the ultra-premium M5 Competition sedan in India.

Man disappeared in 2011; wife's lover arrested for murder now

On Monday, the Delhi Police announced that they have solved an eight-year-old murder mystery.

Astronauts grew meat in space for the first time

In a major development, astronauts have grown meat in space for the very first time.

Centre asks IITs to open wellness centers to prevent suicides

The Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) have long been the academic dream. However, getting into the country's most coveted institute is as tough as it is stressful, as aspirants go through back-breaking preparation to crack JEE Advanced.

CFMoto 250SR fully-faired motorcycle revealed: Details here

Chinese automaker CFMoto is gearing up to introduce a new quarter-liter sports bike in its home market.

Harbhajan backs Ashwin to break his Test wickets tally

R Ashwin has been a revelation for Team India in Test cricket over the years.

LG showing off its transparent OLED TVs in Harrods windows

Despite being around for a while, transparent OLED TVs haven't got the attention they deserve.

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Ranking the quickest WWE Championship-change matches in history

The WWE has presented a huge number of World Championships being defended and a number of champions being crowned.

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Ranking the top controversies in NBA to date

The National Basketball Association (NBA) is the top basketball tournament in the world and produces some big moments each and every season.

Misbah-ul-Haq points out issues for Pakistan's T20I struggles: Details here

Former World T20 champions Pakistan, who are currently placed atop the T20I rankings, have not been doing so great of late.

BJP's TikTok-star scolds for not chanting "Bharat Mata ki jai"

As Haryana gears up for assembly polls on October 21, a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate has quite conveniently taken the limelight.

India vs SA, 2nd Test: Records that could be scripted

After sealing a 203-run victory in the first Test, India will be aiming to pocket the three-match series against South Africa when the two sides meet in Pune.

Rajnath Singh receives first Rafale jet in France

On Tuesday, Union Defense Minister Rajnath Singh received the first of the 36 Rafale jets in France on behalf of the Indian Air Force.

Ahead of launch, OPPO Reno Ace's specifications revealed

OPPO is all set to launch the Reno Ace smartphone in China on October 10.

Shoaib Akhtar rates this Indian as 'king of reverse swing'

The Indian bowling attack has been making headlines of late, especially with the influx of great pacers in the form of Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami.

Andy Murray to return at Australian Open 2020, say organizers

Scotsman Andy Murray is expected to make his Grand Slam singles return at the Australian Open 2020.

All about the woman who killed her six family members

A few days ago, police solved one of the most twisted cases of Kerala, involving six murders. A woman named Jolly Thomas, belonging to Koodathai village in Kozhikode, confessed to killing six family members, including her husband, over a span of 14 years.

Nobel Prize in Physics awarded for work on cosmology

This year's Nobel Prize in Physics has been awarded to three scientists - James Peebles, Michel Mayor, and Didier Queloz - for their groundbreaking discoveries contributing to understanding the evolution of the universe.

macOS 10.15 Catalina now available: How to download and install

Apple has released macOS Catalina, the latest version of the company's desktop software, as a free upgrade for all eligible devices.

Here's why Pune's pitch curator is under the scanner again

India are currently in the driver's seat following the win over South Africa in the opening Test of the three-match series in Visakhapatnam.

Pakistan's Umar Akmal equals unwanted record in T20Is

Pakistan's Umar Akmal hasn't had the best of returns since making a comeback to the T20I side.

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#AskSRK: When asked to "burn" Ra.One's CDs, superstar gave witty-response

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan decided to conduct a Q&A session on Twitter on Tuesday, and as expected his fans from around the world soon trended #AskSRK on the micro-blogging website.

Amazon launches 'Kindle Kids Edition' for your little one

After unveiling a bunch of fancy Echo devices, Amazon has expanded its Kindle line-up with a new 'Kids Edition'.

Salah twists ankle against Leicester, could return against Man United

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.

Lynching a "western construct" being used to "defame" India: Bhagwat

In his Vijay Dashami speech at an event in Nagpur, Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh (RSS) Chief Mohan Bhagwat called lynching a "western construct". He also said the term should not be used in the Indian context to "defame" the country.

Pregnant with second child, Lisa Haydon shares gym selfie

Bollywood actor Lisa Haydon is expecting her second child and if her first pregnancy told us anything, it is that the 33-year-old tries to keep her Instagram followers up-to-date on her maternity diaries.

Why South Africa cricket needs someone like Pep Guardiola?

South Africa are off to a tough start in the ongoing Test series against India, losing the opening Test by 203 runs.

Steve Smith, David Warner return to Australia's T20I squad

Australian star cricketers Steve Smith and David Warner have made a return to the national side for the upcoming T20Is against Sri Lanka and Pakistan.

Air Force Day: Abhinandan Varthaman leads MiG-21 Bison formation

India's hero, Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman, took to the skies on Tuesday, the 87th Air Force Day, as he led a formation of MiG-21 Bison over Hindon airbase.

Four family members drown in reservoir while posing for selfies

In yet another incident of selfie-related death in India, four members of a family died on Sunday while trying to click a selfie near the Pambaru dam in Krishnagiri district, Tamil Nadu.

HP Pavilion x360, with Alexa support, launched at Rs. 45,990

HP has launched the updated Pavilion x360 notebook in India at a starting price of Rs. 45,990.

Tourists can visit J&K from Thursday as administration lifts curbs

Two months after tourists of Jammu and Kashmir were asked to leave, the border state is opening its arms for them again.

Rajnath Singh reaches France, will receive first Rafale jet

On Tuesday, Union Defense Minister Rajnath Singh landed in France, where he will receive the first Rafale jet on the behalf of Indian Air Force (IAF). India and France have inked a deal for 36 Rafale jets.

#ComicBytes: Five most heroic things Loki has done

Loki is one of Marvel's most iconic villains.

#CareerBytes: 5 best mobile apps to prepare for CTET exam

Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) is the most sought-after examination for teaching job aspirants in the country.

Realme Festive Days sale: Top deals on best-selling Realme phones

The recently concluded 'Realme Festive Days' sale is back with its another edition and will be on till October 9.

Samsung Galaxy Fold's pre-booking to go live on October 11

Samsung's ultra-premium Galaxy Fold will once again become available for purchase in India on Friday i.e. October 11.

Planning a home office? Consider these five design tips

Whether you're about to start implementing a new business plan, or begin writing that long-pending book, or just want to bring some work back home - designing a home office could be a great idea.