29 Oct 2019

CRPF deployment attacked by terrorists near school in Kashmir's Pulwama

Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) troops deployed at a school building in Pulwama, Kashmir, were attacked on Tuesday afternoon.

ICC bans Bangladesh's Shakib Al Hasan: Details here

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has banned Bangladesh cricket team captain Shakib Al Hasan from all cricket for two years with one year of that suspended.

Five best Yoga poses to get relief from Arthritis

Arthritis is a rheumatic condition that leads to pain, aching, stiffness and swelling in and around joints.

India to play first D/N Test next month: Details here

In a historic development, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has accepted the Board of Control for Cricket in India's (BCCI) request to play a Day-Night Test in India.

WhatsApp for iPhone gets group privacy controls and more features

WhatsApp has updated its iOS app to bring new features like group privacy controls, new alignment guidelines for media editing, and hidden display notification badges for muted chats.

Modi, Saudi King to sign key agreements to strengthen ties

In a bid to strengthen bilateral ties between India and Saudi Arabia, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to sign several agreements with the Kingdom.

Buying an air purifier? Here are important things to consider

Given the harrowing levels of pollution around us, buying an air purifier is no longer a luxury, but a necessity.

Best Airtel, Vodafone, Jio prepaid plan for heavy internet users

Given the increasing competition, the telecom space in India has changed for good. All major telcos have revised their plans to offer more 4G data, unlimited calling, and other benefits at lowest-ever tariffs.

India vs Bangladesh, T20Is: Key players to watch out for

India and Bangladesh gear up for a three-match T20I series, starting November 3 in Delhi.

We've probably turned a corner in T20Is, says Glenn Maxwell

Australian cricket team all-rounder Glenn Maxwell feels the side is moving in the right direction in the build-up to the ICC World T20 next year.

Amid Sena's jibes, Fadnavis says no 50-50 deal was signed

After keeping silent for days and sort of keeping up with the antics of Shiv Sena, BJP's Devendra Fadnavis broke his silence on Tuesday.

Premier League: Five players whom Chelsea should target in January

Liverpool are in control at the moment in the Premier League, while the other big teams are neck-on-neck.

ISIS chief Baghdadi buried at sea, afforded religious rites

ISIS chief Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, who was revealed to have died recently, has been buried at sea, US officials said on Monday.

'Coming soon': Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah eyeing a swift return

Indian cricket team fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah is eyeing a swift return.

BCCI to introduce contract system for First-Class cricketers: Details here

It has been barely a week since Sourav Ganguly has taken over the charge as the new BCCI president, and he has come up with some revolutionary ideas.

ED summons Shilpa Shetty's husband Raj Kundra in money-laundering case

Enforcement Directorate has issued summons to businessman Raj Kundra, and husband of actress Shilpa Shetty, in connection to a money laundering case.

Indian cricket team under terror threat in Delhi: Report

The Indian cricket team is set to face Bangladesh in a three-match T20I series, starting November 3 in Delhi.

Here's who R Sridhar rates 'Indian fielder of this decade'

The Indian team has been doing reasonably well in all departments of the game, especially in Tests and ODIs.

Rape-accused Kuldeep Sengar, granted parole for brother's funeral, meets supporters

Kuldeep Singh Sengar is accused of raping a teen, getting her father killed in custody, and orchestrating her near-fatal accident.

Top five vegetarian protein sources to add to your salads

Salads are nothing short of a boon for your health.

Southampton players donate match wages after 0-9 loss

After a record-equaling 0-9 loss against Leicester City in gameweek 10 of the Premier League, Southampton players donated their match wages.

There's no Dushyant Chautala here: Sena's new warning to BJP

A consensus between bickering allies Shiv Sena and BJP seems like a far-fetched dream now.

Lakhs, including celebrities, evacuate homes amid devastating California fires

Several lakhs have had to evacuate their homes as multiple wildfires ravaged California, United States on Monday.

Sharjeel Khan set to be part of PSL players draft

Tainted opening batsman of Pakistan, Sharjeel Khan, looks all set to be a part of the players' draft in the upcoming edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL).

Apple AirPods Pro, with active noise-cancellation, launched at Rs. 24,900

As an upgraded version of its existing wireless earphones, Apple has quietly launched the all-new AirPods Pro.

Several Test spots on offer as Australia A face Pakistan

There are a number of batting spots up for grabs in the Australian Test team ahead of their two-match series against Pakistan next month.

Justice Bobde will take oath as next CJI in November

On Tuesday, President Ram Nath Kovind approved a warrant appointing Justice Sharad Arvind Bobde as the next Chief Justice of India.

Shakib likely to miss tour of India: Details here

Bangladesh are likely to miss out on the services of their T20I and Test skipper Shakib Al Hasan during the upcoming tour of India.

EU delegation leaves for Kashmir to assess situation, opposition unhappy

A European Union delegation, consisting of 27 MPs, left for Jammu and Kashmir from Delhi earlier today to assess the situation in the border state, that has been under lockdown since August.

Tamil Nadu: 2-year-old, stuck in borewell for days, dies

A two-year-old, who fell into an abandoned borewell in Tamil Nadu's Tiruchirappalli last week, has died, authorities said on Tuesday morning.

#CareerBytes: Five useful tips to prepare for CAT without coaching

The Common Admission Test (CAT) is the gateway to the country's prestigious IIMs and other top B-schools.

#ComicBytes: Five worst things 'God of Mischief' Loki has done

Loki Laufeyson is the God of Mischief and has been a constant thorn on Thor's side.

Why is Bhai Dooj celebrated in India

Bhai Dooj, the last day of the five-day-long Diwali festivities, marks the special brother-sister relationship.

Find out how much Google knows about you

Google knows a lot about you!

'Joker' becomes highest-grossing DC movie of all time in India

Continuing its golden run, Todd Phillips' psychological thriller Joker has now become the highest earning movie based on a DC Comics property in the Indian market, beating the previous record-holder Aquaman in the process.

28 Oct 2019

Huawei Mate 30 Pro v/s P30 Pro: Camera comparison

Huawei's Mate 30 Pro and P30 Pro are two of the most powerful camera smartphones money can buy today. The flagship handsets pack hi-tech quad-camera systems on the back, offering DSLR-like quality and great versatility when it comes to shooting in different scenarios.

Here are some lesser-known facts about Shiv Sena's Aaditya Thackeray

Immediately after the Maharashtra poll results were declared, it seemed the BJP-Shiv Sena alliance would form the government.

Five clubs with the most number of Premier League goals

The Premier League is considered to be the most competitive club football league, not just in Europe, but across the globe.

'Housefull 4' crosses Rs. 50 crore mark at box office

Despite scathing reviews, Akshay Kumar-starrer comedy film Housefull 4 has managed to rake in a massive Rs. 50 crore at the box office within three days of hitting the theaters.

WWE

WWE: Superstars who have won the Universal Championship

WWE represents the sport of professional wrestling in the best possible way.

Andhra Pradesh sand shortage: 3 construction-workers commit suicide over unemployment

As the YSR Congress Party government in Andhra Pradesh continues to face criticism over its sand mining policy, at least three construction workers have allegedly committed suicide over lack of jobs.

In ED custody, P Chidambaram's health worsens, rushed to AIIMS

Former Finance Minister P Chidambaram, who is in Enforcement Directorate custody, was on Monday rushed to AIIMS after his health dipped.

Want strong bones? Perform these five Yoga poses

Having strong bones is crucial for your overall physical strength, whereas poor bone health can lead to dreadful conditions such as osteoporosis, osteopenia, fractures, among others.

Before tomorrow's Kashmir visit, EU delegation meets PM Modi

Kashmir has been reeling under an unprecedented lockdown since August raising concerns among rights groups. The area has been off-limits for almost everyone from journalists to activists.

Odisha man killed on Diwali for bursting crackers

In a tragic incident, a youth in Odisha was hacked to death over bursting firecrackers on Diwali.

Benefits and procedure of linking PAN and Aadhaar

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

US Congresswoman Katie Hill resigns over alleged affair with staffer

US Congresswoman Katie Hill, on Sunday, resigned from the Congress amid allegations of an affair with a congressional staffer.

Muslims would keep having more kids: MP on Assam's two-child-policy

Recently, the Assam government, led by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), announced that those having more than two children will not be eligible for government jobs.

This is how Ganguly convinced Sehwag to open for India

Former Indian swashbuckling opener Virender Sehwag was well-known for his ruthless attacking approach from the word go.

After teasing Ranveer Singh, John Cena wishes Happy Diwali

WWE superstar and the 16-time world champion John Cena was in a festive mood on Sunday as he wished his Indian fans 'Happy Diwali' on Instagram.

42 skulls, fetus, 'satanic' altar found from Mexico cartel's den

Over 40 skulls have been found from the den of a drug cartel in Mexico City during a police raid this week.

Premier League: Analyzing the takeaways from match-week 10

The Premier League has completed 10 match-weeks of the 2019-20 season, as the intensity keeps on improving.

This trick enables RCS messaging on any Android phone

Despite pushing RCS messaging for months, Google has made little to no progress towards making the messaging standard a reality.

Roger Federer clinches 10th Basel title: Report, stats and more!

Record Grand Slam champion Roger Federer put up an exquisite performance to tame Alex de Minaur of Australia to win his record 10th ATP Swiss Indoors Championship title, in Basel on Sunday.

Maharashtra: Bitter allies Shiv Sena, BJP met Governor separately

In Maharashtra, the road to form the next government has been rocky, to say the least, as BJP and Shiv Sena are at loggerheads over power-sharing.

BCCI proposes Day-Night Test against Bangladesh in Kolkata, response awaited

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has proposed a Day-Night Test against Bangladesh during the upcoming tour starting November 3.

Apple warns iPhone 5 users to update asap: Here's why

If you're still holding on to that years' old iPhone 5, better check the software version the phone is running.

Day after Diwali, air-quality in Delhi slips to "very poor"

On the morning after Delhi residents celebrated Diwali with much pomp and show, the air quality in the national capital deteriorated and was recorded at "very poor".

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US forces kill ISIS chief: Here's how the operation unfolded

ISIS, the terror outfit which excelled in inflicting fear across the globe with brutal beheading videos and innumerable attacks, lost its leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi this weekend.

#CareerBytes: Memory tips, tricks for UPSC aspirants to remember everything

The UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE), popularly known as the IAS exam, is one of the toughest examinations. However, with the right preparation and hard work, one can crack the exam.

#ComicBytes: Instances when Thanos was actually a good, heroic guy

Thanos is the strongest villain in the MCU and a character who killed trillions of beings with a single snap of his fingers.

Samsung Galaxy Fold gets new camera features via update

Samsung has started rolling out a new software update for the Galaxy Fold, bringing its camera performance on par with the Galaxy Note 10 and Galaxy S10.

Ducati Multistrada 1260 S Grand Tour revealed: Details here

As an addition to its line-up of Multistrada adventure bikes, Italian automaker Ducati has unveiled the Multistrada 1260 S Grand Tour motorcycle.

US man drops gun, raises hands; cops shoot him anyway

Richard Sanchez (27) was involved in a drunken altercation with family members in San Bernardino, California, United States, when his sister-in-law called 911.