16 Nov 2019

Amid row over women's entry, Sabarimala opens for pilgrimage season

The gates of the Sabarimala shrine in Kerala opened on Saturday for the two-month-long Mandala-Makaravilakku pilgrimage season.

Reliance Jio begins electric vehicle delivery trials for e-commerce venture

We all know that Reliance Jio is planning to shake e-commerce space with a new venture focusing on the online-offline model.

Ranking the worst signings made by Real Madrid

Spanish giants Real Madrid have made a name for themselves, owing to their tremendous success in Spain, as well as in Europe.

IPL: Five released players who could draw massive bids

On Friday, the Indian Premier League (IPL) trading window was shut down as teams also had to submit their list of retained and released players.

Google nearly published 100,000 X-rays, then realized serious privacy issues

Google wants you to believe that you are in full control of your data, but its actions tell a completely different story.

Several DDCA members quit after Rajat Sharma's resignation

Following the resignation of Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) President Rajat Sharma on Saturday, several other members of the association submitted their resignation.

LEGO's AR-powered Hidden Side Sets look amazing: Details here

In this digital era, the LEGO group is looking to create a completely new experience for kids.

Ranking the greatest moments from UEFA Champions League

The UEFA Champions League is the greatest European club football competition with a rich 64-year history.

Ben Stokes was worried during 2019 World Cup: Details here

Ben Stokes was England's hero in the ICC World Cup 2019 and had a dream tournament to hand his side a maiden title.

In polluted Delhi, this bar serves oxygen. No kidding!

In the face of adversities, new opportunities spring up, and 26-year-old entrepreneur Aryavir Kumar has shown the same.

Trump accused of intimidating impeachment witness Yovanovitch through tweets

United States President Donald Trump blasted a former US ambassador to Ukraine as she testified in an impeachment hearing in Congress on Friday.

Google experiments with Chrome, ends up breaking thousands of browsers

Google has been pushing some nifty updates for Chrome, but recently, a tiny experiment conducted by the internet giant created some major troubles.

Manoj Tiwari leads protest against Arvind Kejriwal over Rafale remarks

Delhi's BJP chief Manoj Tiwari loves taking out protests, even if they are irrelevant and don't affect the common man.

Rafael Nadal finishes as year-end No. 1 in ATP Rankings

Rafael Nadal might have bowed out of the ongoing ATP Finals in London.

1st Test, India vs Bangladesh: Key takeaways from India's victory

Team India sealed the first Test match in Indore against Bangladesh on Day 3.

1st Test, India beat Bangladesh: Here are the records broken

The Indian cricket team beat Bangladesh inside three days to win the first Test match and take a 1-0 lead in the two-match series.

What special request does Paras Khadka have for BCCI?

Nepal is one of the rising teams in world cricket and also has produced some top cricketers so far.

SRK starts shooting for cameo in Ayan Mukerji's 'Brahmastra'

Ayan Mukerji's ambitious science-fiction superhero movie Brahmastra, starring real-life couple Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt, has been in the news ever since its announcement.

4-month-old dies on SpiceJet flight; cause of death unknown

In a tragic incident, a four-month-old girl died during a Surat-Mumbai flight on Friday.

Critical bugs detected in apps pre-installed on Samsung, Xiaomi phones

If you use an inexpensive Android phone with plenty of pre-installed bloatware, better start using an anti-virus.

This 9-year-old prodigy will soon become world's youngest graduate

A 9-year-old boy is set to become the youngest person to attain a university degree.

As Maharashtra crisis rages, Sena accuses BJP of horse-trading. Again!

Shiv Sena doesn't have nice things to say about estranged ally BJP and keeping up with the tradition it attacked the latter again today.

James Anderson likely to feature against Proteas: Details here

Veteran England pacer James Anderson has been out of the side since August this year after he suffered an injury while training for the Ashes.

Five weight loss tips that work (and some that don't)

Deciding to lose weight and getting into shape is always a good idea.

Argentina edge past Brazil 1-0, thanks to Lionel Messi

Argentina put up a competitive show as they managed to tame arch-rivals, Brazil, 1-0 during a friendly tie at the King Saud University Stadium in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Friday.

Sabarimala Temple opens today: Government says no place for activism

The centuries-old Sabarimala Temple has become a hotbed for politics, and as its gates open today for the 41-day annual pilgrimage season, Kerala government has given a clear message- the shrine isn't a place for activism.

India vs Bangladesh: Mayank breaks Bradman's record- Details here

India's Test opener Mayank Agarwal has been on a golden run with the bat.

Noida-shocker: Strangers save woman from getting raped, then rape her

A distressing incident has been reported from Noida, one which will make you sick.

5 most serene, cleanest beaches you must visit

Beaches are one of the places where you can unwind and refresh.

Best Apple AirPods Pro alternatives you can buy in India

Apple's AirPods is the best companion for your iPhone. With a new design, improved wearability, features like active noise cancellation and transparency mode, the latest AirPods Pro is better than ever.

Airports full, people getting married, hence, no slowdown: BJP leader

All numbers indicate that the Indian economy is going through one of its worst slowdowns, but for this Union Minister, everything is fine since people are getting married, and airports are full.

iPhone 11 Pro Max beats Pixel 4 XL: Details here

Apple's iPhone 11 Pro Max has not only beaten the Google Pixel 4 XL in the camera department but also in terms of performance.

Honda launches BS6-compliant SP 125 motorcycle at Rs. 72,900

Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) has launched its second BS6-compliant two-wheeler, the SP 125, in India at Rs. 72,990.

Maharashtra government formation: Sonia, Pawar to meet tomorrow for discussions

In Maharashtra, President's Rule was imposed on Tuesday giving time to politicians to explore their options.

What makes My11Circle unique in Indian fantasy cricket space

According to a survey by KPMG and Indian Federation of Sports Gaming, India will have approximately 100 million fantasy cricket players by 2020.

#FinancialBytes: Myths about mutual funds that need to be busted

Mutual funds have emerged as one of the best investment options for those looking to earn higher returns.

Bajaj Chetak e-scooter's bookings to start from January 2020

Bajaj Auto Ltd. has announced that it will commence the bookings for its recently unveiled e-scooter, Chetak, from January 2020.

Social commerce start-up SimSim raises Rs. 43.39 crore: Details here

SimSim, a Delhi-based social commerce start-up which sells grooming products, has raised Rs. 43.39 crore ($6 million) in Series A round of funding.

#ComicBytes: Here are some interesting facts about the nigh-immortal Wolverine

Arguably the best known Marvel superhero, Wolverine has acute animalistic senses and the ability to see right from wrong.

Five indoor activities and training tricks for dogs during winters

Just because it's winters, doesn't mean that you have to compromise on the fun quotient of your fido.

15 Nov 2019

Government junks survey on consumer spending over "data quality issues"

Narendra Modi-led government has decided not to release the official findings of Consumer Survey for the financial year 2017-18, due to "data quality issues."

Realme 5s to offer 48MP quad rear cameras, 5,000mAh battery

Realme is all set to launch the Realme 5s smartphone in India on November 20.

Apple likely to bundle music, TV, news in one package

Over the last few months, Apple has been pushing its services business with tempting offerings like Apple TV+ and Apple News+.

Ranking the five best signings by Manchester United

Manchester United are undoubtedly one of the top clubs in England and Europe.

Ranking the all-time best wingers in world football

The sport of football sees a number of players play in their desired position in the squad, as per the team formation.

Air pollution: Five houseplants that can help purify indoor air

At a time when air quality in our cities have hit such low levels that 'severe' is the new normal, schools have been ordered to remain shut, and government's apathy is incredulous, taking small steps for combating/dealing with pollution is the need of the hour.

Dhoni's first net session in four months triggers comeback talks

Veteran Indian wicket-keeper batsman MS Dhoni's future has been a source of constant speculation since the conclusion of the ICC World Cup 2019 in July.

Jawa Perak launched in India for Rs. 1.94 lakh

Classic Legends, a Mahindra & Mahindra venture which owns Jawa Motorcycles, has launched the Perak motorcycle in India for Rs. 1.94 lakh.

Now, Facebook is building an Instagram-like feed for photos

From a new corporate logo to a common payment system, Facebook has been trying a lot of things to clarify that Instagram and WhatsApp come under its umbrella.

List of players released by IPL franchises: Details here

As the Indian Premier League (IPL) trade window got shut down on Friday ahead of the auction next month, we also saw franchises release players.

Micro-mobility start-up Zypp raises Rs. 15 crore from IAN

Gurugram-based micro-mobility start-up Zypp (formerly Mobycy), which is known for providing last-mile connectivity through its e-scooters, has raised Rs. 15 crore in a pre-Series A round of funding.

Turns out, Space travel can reverse your blood flow

Elon Musk wants to make humans a 'multi-planetary' species and so does NASA!

NCP-Congress-Sena will complete full term in Maharashtra, says Sharad Pawar

NCP boss Sharad Pawar is confident the post-poll alliance with Shiv Sena will work, and the government which will be formed will complete five years.

IPL 2020: List of players traded ahead of auction

The trading window of the cash-rich Indian Premier League (IPL) has come to an end, as a total of 11 players have been traded so far.

Big Bash League: Sydney Sixers sign Steve Smith

Sydney Sixers managed to pull off the biggest coups in the Big Bash League (BBL) for the back end of the ninth edition.

For defaming Indian Army, Shehla Rashid could be arrested

Former student leader Shehla Rashid could land in hot waters soon. Accused of defaming the Indian Army through her social media posts, Shehla could be arrested.

1st Test, India vs Bangladesh: Key takeaways from Day 2

The Indian cricket team is dominating Bangladesh in the first Test of the two-match series.

Amitabh Bachchan shares picture of old letter written by Abhishek

As is common knowledge, Amitabh Bachchan takes his social media presence rather seriously. The 77-year-old megastar never misses out an opportunity to share candid throwback pictures of his family.

Now, Instagram will hide likes for select users in India

If you have been following the popularity of your 'frenemies' by stalking their Instagram profile, now is the time to ditch those tactics.

Infinix launches budget-friendly S5 Lite smartphone at Rs. 8,000

As the more affordable variant of its budget-friendly S5 smartphone, Infinix has launched the S5 Lite in India today.

BJP's Gautam Gambhir skips meeting on pollution, enjoys in Indore

Such is the apathy of our elected leaders, that they are busy enjoying their lives while residents of Delhi are choking due to air pollution.

Cristiano Ronaldo on a goal-scoring spree following hat-trick against Lithuania

Portuguese sensation Cristiano Ronaldo is the modern-day GOAT of football, as he continues to assert his dominance, not just in club football, but also at the international level.

Ajinkya Rahane smashes 21st Test fifty: List of records broken

2019 seems to be going in a superb manner for Indian Test team vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane.

How can Australia overcome India in 2022? Justin Langer remarks

While Australia will be targeting a healthy performance against a struggling Pakistan, head coach Justin Langer is eyeing a bigger and distant target.

R Ashwin coming to terms with pink ball: Details here

Veteran off-spinner R Ashwin said he is still coming to terms with the pink ball ahead of the Day-Night Test between India and Bangladesh.

Aatish Taseer's citizenship row: 260 personalities write to PM Modi

Journalist Aatish Taseer had to lose his Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI) status and it created quite an uproar.

Now, Google Maps can speak place's names in local language

Among the wide range of products that Google offers, Maps is an essential one.

Vivo S5, with 48MP quad rear cameras, goes official

After several leaks and teasers, Chinese tech giant Vivo has finally launched the camera-centric S5 smartphone in its home country.

He used my father's ill health, Parrikar's son slams Gandhi

With the Supreme Court dismissing pleas seeking review on its earlier order that said it was satisfied with how the deal for 36 Rafale jets was signed with France, the Bharatiya Janata Party got new ammunition to target Congress.

Mayank Agarwal hits third Test century: Stats, records and more

Indian opener Mayank Agarwal on Friday hit his third Test century, on Day 2 of the opening Test against Bangladesh at the Holkar Cricket Stadium in Indore.

Five diet and lifestyle habits for your good health

With our increasingly packed working schedules, junk diet routines, unhealthy lifestyle habits, and perpetually falling air quality levels, maintaining good mental and physical health can be challenging.

Shiv Sena says it doesn't oppose 5% reservation for Muslims

After splitting ways with BJP, Shiv Sena is now working day in and out to form a government with unlikely allies, NCP and Congress in Maharashtra, the state which is currently under President's Rule.

Google starts rolling-out iMessage competitor, RCS Messaging (not in India)

After a long and tiring wait, Google is finally making Rich Communication Services or RCS Messaging officially available on Android.

Income Tax sleuths raid BMC contractors, unearth irregularities

At a time when Maharashtra is going through a political crisis, the Income Tax department raided contractors hired by Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation, a stronghold of Shiv Sena.

#ComicBytes: Five best superpowers of Captain Marvel

Captain Marvel made her Marvel debut in 1968 and since then, she has often been labeled as the biggest female hero.

#FinancialBytes: All you need to know about loans on credit-cards

Credit cards play an essential role in our lives and are among the most widely-used cashless payment methods because of the convenience they offer.

With smokeless chulhas, this woman's start-up tackles pollution

Traditional mud chulhas are a common sight in a rural Indian household, often accompanied by black shadows tracing the kitchen walls from soot collected over time.

Scary app lets stalkers view private Instagram profiles: Here's how

If you think making your Instagram profile private is a strong way of keeping stalkers away from your personal photographs, videos, and Stories, you are probably wrong!

Throwing birthday party? 5 ways to decorate your house

Birthday parties for your loved ones are special, memorable occasions to celebrate and make them feel cherished.