20 Nov 2019

BJP leader dragged out of International summit: Here's why

In an embarrassing turn of events, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Vijay Jolly was forcefully escorted out of the Asia Pacific Summit 2019 in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, for interrupting Pakistani leader Qasim Suri's speech on Jammu and Kashmir.

150 Indians, deported from US, land at Delhi's IGI Airport

On Wednesday morning, around 150 Indians, deported from the United States, landed in New Delhi.

HMD Global announces price cut on Nokia 2.2

In an attempt to push sales, HMD Global has reduced the prices of its pocket-friendly Nokia 2.2 smartphone in India.

Internet has found the doppelganger of Sridevi on TikTok

Almost two years after we lost Bollywood's beloved first female superstar, Sridevi, the internet has found a look-alike of the late actress in a TikTok user.

My retirement will depend on my health, says Roger Federer

Veteran men's singles tennis star Roger Federer has assured fans that he does not intend to retire from the sport anytime soon.

Karnataka: Australian tourist thrashed for allegedly misbehaving with women

On Tuesday, an Australian national was thrashed by a group of locals in Kondanakoppa village of Bagalkot district, Karnataka, for allegedly misbehaving with women, in an inebriated state.

Sanjay Raut slams change in Shiv Sena's Rajya Sabha seating

Shiv Sena MP and spokesperson Sanjay Raut has claimed that the party's seating arrangement in the Rajya Sabha has been changed to "suppress their voice."

These clubs should rope in Mauricio Pochettino as their manager

The football world received shocking news on Tuesday night when former English champions and Premier League giants Tottenham Hotspur sacked their manager Mauricio Pochettino, following the club's horrendous start to the season.

Realme 5s, with quad rear cameras, launched at Rs. 10,000

After several leaks and teasers, Chinese tech giant Realme has launched the Realme 5s smartphone in India today.

Sharma, Dhawan might not play against Windies: Details here

The Indian selectors are scheduled to meet on Thursday to announce the limited-overs squad for the upcoming T20I and ODI series against Windies.

These Mi TVs are receiving Android TV 9.0 update

Chinese tech giant Xiaomi has started rolling out the much-awaited Android TV 9.0 update for its entry-level 32-inch and mid-range 43-inch Mi TV 4A models.

Total Chaknachoor: 'Motichoor Chaknachoor' director Debamitra Biswal disowns the film

Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Athiya Shetty-starrer Motichoor Chaknachoor, which hit the theaters on November 15, clearly fell short of expectations. The film opened to poor critic reviews and was even dismissed by the audiences.

Stats for pink-ball Tests should be separate, says Gavaskar

Legend Sunil Gavaskar made a radical suggestion ahead of the historic Day-Night Test between India and Bangladesh at the Eden Gardens, starting Friday.

Realme's flagship smartphone, with "fastest charging speed in India," launched

As its first ever flagship smartphone, Realme has launched the X2 Pro in India at a starting price of Rs. 29,999.

D/N Test, India vs Bangladesh: Key battles on offer

India and Bangladesh brace themselves for their maiden Day-Night Test to be held from Friday onwards at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata.

A look at some records scripted in Day-Night Tests

India are preparing for a history-making moment as they would be playing their first-ever Day-Night Test when they face Bangladesh at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata, starting Friday.

Jawaharlal Nehru's Prayagraj ancestral home gets Rs. 4.35cr tax notice

The historic Anand Bhawan in Prayagraj, the home where former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi was born, has been slapped with a Rs. 4.35 crore tax notice by the city's Municipal Corporation.

Why Rahul Dravid feels Day-Night Tests are not enough?

India are all set to make history by playing their first-ever Day-Night Test.

5 best yoga poses to reduce belly fat

Are you struggling to fit into your own outfits? Do you get judged for the extra flab around your belly and want to get rid of it?

13-inch MacBook Pro with Magic Keyboard to launch in 2020

Apple's improved Magic Keyboard, which debuted on the recently launched 16-inch MacBook Pro, will also make it to the 13-inch model.

1st Test, Australia vs Pakistan: Preview, Dream11 and more

Australia are set to take on Pakistan in the first Test of the two-match series, starting Thursday in Brisbane.

KTM 390 Adventure's bookings start, deliveries to commence from January

KTM 390 Adventure, the off-road motorcycle which was unveiled at the recently concluded EICMA show, will be launched in India next month.

Lasith Malinga may play on beyond T20 World Cup

Veteran Sri Lanka fast bowler Lasith Malinga had earlier stated that he will retire from T20Is after the ICC World T20 in 2020.

Tottenham Hotspur appoint Jose Mourinho as new manager: Details here

Former Chelsea and Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has been appointed as the new manager of former champions and Premier League giants Tottenham Hotspur.

J&K situation normal: Amit Shah in Rajya Sabha

On Wednesday, Union Home Minister Amit Shah took questions on the situation in Jammu and Kashmir and the National Register of Citizens (NRC) in the Rajya Sabha.

BHU students protesting for two weeks over Muslim Sanskrit Professor

For almost two weeks, students at the Banaras Hindu University (BHU) have been protesting against the appointment of a Muslim teacher in the Sanskrit literature department, under the Sanskrit Vidya Dharma Vijnan (SVDV).

"Born as dog, retired as soldier," CISF felicitates dog commandos

For the first time in its history, the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) unit attached to the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) organized a function to felicitate its dog commandos, upon retirement.

Laxman Sivaramakrishnan set to be new BCCI chief selector: Report

There have been new developments as who will replace current BCCI chief selector MSK Prasad next.

Lenovo Z6 Pro 5G, with 48MP quad rear cameras, launched

Expanding its portfolio of smartphones, Chinese tech giant Lenovo has launched the Z6 Pro 5G in its home country.

Top five tips to help you shed belly fat faster

Are you now feeling guilty about those sweets and snacks that you mindlessly relished during the Diwali festivities? We often tend to forget the calorie count, while munching on irresistibly delectable festive-season snacks.

BS6-compliant Jawa and Jawa 42 motorcycles to retain 293cc engine

Jawa Motorcycles has confirmed that the BS6-compliant models of the Jawa and Jawa 42 motorcycles will continue to be powered by the same 293cc engine that is available on the existing BS4 models.

Tottenham Hotspur part ways with Mauricio Pochettino: Details here

Former English champions Tottenham Hotspur have parted ways with manager Mauricio Pochettino.

If BJP offers 50:50 deal, Sena may revive its alliance

As the Maharashtra political impasse continues, the Shiv Sena on Wednesday seemed confident that a "popular and strong" government will be formed before December.

Xiaomi's mid-premium, flagship smartphones to get 5G support in 2020

Though 5G technology is slowly and steadily becoming mainstream in global markets like China, Japan, South Korea, the US, and the UK, it has remained exclusive to select top-end smartphones only.

Spotify just announced new podcasts for India: Details here

Despite dominating as the most favored music streaming service on the internet, Spotify is doing everything possible to rule out its competitors, especially from emerging markets like India.

#ComicBytes: Five times The Hulk was defeated

The Hulk is one of the strongest Marvel heroes. Bruce Banner's angry alter ego, which emerged after a gamma radiation experiment accident, loves to smash things and pick fights.

#CareerBytes: Additional courses to pursue after completing Chartered Accountancy

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

Meet Roo, a chatbot to answer all your sex-related questions

As the sex education in India is still pretty basic, a sense of awkwardness always prevails around topics like STIs, pregnancy, and sexual orientation.

Facebook just launched an app to make memes: Details here

From Twitter to Snapchat, the entire social media scene is driven by the culture of viral and funny memes.

Volkswagen T-Roc SUV spotted in India, launch imminent

Volkswagen is gearing up to launch its subcompact SUV, the T-Roc, in India.

19 Nov 2019

YouTube Premium, YouTube Music Premium's non-recurring prepaid plans launched

Google has introduced new prepaid plans for its popular YouTube Premium and YouTube Music Premium services in India.

Naseem Shah on verge of making history on Test debut

It is no secret that Pakistan have an abundance of bowling talent and most of them are possessed by their youth in the domestic circuit.

MP: Alcoholic man rapes sister, sister-in-law, mother; killed by family

In a shocking piece of news, a family in Datia, Madhya Pradesh, resorted to killing their 24-year-old son for raping his mother, sister and brother's wife.

'Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior' trailer is powerful and promising

Just two weeks after the trailer of Ashutosh Gowarikar's upcoming historical war drama Panipat was heavily bashed for poor acting (looking at you, Arjun Kapoor), and its "similarities" to old Bhansali films, the trailer of another movie of same genre, Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior has dropped.

Looking at some of the unknown records by Lionel Messi

Argentine superstar Lionel Messi is one of the GOATs of modern-day football.

This is Shami's game plan for batsmen during Day-Night Test

The hype surrounding India's first-ever Day-Night Test does not seem to fade away, as history will be made on Friday against Bangladesh.

Slapped with 2 FIRs, JNU students demand no legal action

After a second FIR was filed in connection with the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) protests, the varsity's student union has demanded no administrative or legal action against the protesting students.

Apple updates iOS 13, fixes critical Mail and download issues

Ever since iOS 13 started rolling out, Apple has been battling a wave of issues, including glitches killing apps in the background and creating problems with the camera, flashlight, iCloud backup.

Five players who shouldn't have been released by IPL teams

Last week, the eight franchises of the Indian Premier League submitted their list of retained and released players ahead of the auction next month.

Diljit Dosanjh asks Gal Gadot to make "Gobi wale Pranthe"

Actor-singer Diljit Dosanjh is known for his mischievous acts, both onscreen and on social media.

Eden Gardens: The ground of firsts

The iconic Eden Gardens stadium in Kolkata is all set to host the first-ever Day-Night Test to be played between India and Bangladesh, starting Friday.

Maruti Suzuki introduces a BS6-compliant variant of WagonR

To meet the upcoming emission norms, Maruti Suzuki has introduced a BS6-compliant variant of its popular hatchback, the WagonR.

Kerala Police stops 12-year-old girl from entering Sabarimala Temple

On the fourth day of the two-month-long Mandala-Makaravilakku Sabarimala pilgrimage season, a 12-year-old girl was stopped from entering the shrine of Lord Ayyappa.

Here's how much Manchester United have financially lost without UCL

Former England and European champions Manchester United are not featuring in the UEFA Champions League this season, and are instead playing the UEFA Europa League.

Yuvraj Singh might get into coaching after 2-3 years

Former Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh has said he could get into coaching after two-three years.

Venkaiah Naidu orders review of Rajya Sabha marshals' military-style uniform

On Tuesday, Vice President and Rajya Sabha Chairperson Venkaiah Naidu ordered a review of the new uniform for marshals in the Upper House.

Top six winter accessories to keep the chill at bay

For the fashion freaks, winter comes with a lot of struggle because it becomes difficult to keep the hotness quotient alive, as you stuff yourself with all those layers.

Lesser-known but interesting facts about Koenigsegg

Koenigsegg may not be a name as familiar as Ferrari or Lamborghini but the Swedish car-maker is second to none when it comes to making high-performance cars.

Langer cannot wait to see Warner play well in Tests

Australia are set to face Pakistan in a two-match Test series, starting November 21.

Man claims his daughters held captive at Nithyananda's ashram

A Bengaluru couple moved the Gujarat High Court on Monday alleging that their two daughters have been illegally confined at the self-styled godman Swami Nithyananda's ashram in Ahmedabad.

D/N Test: Bangladesh pacers training with wet balls, says Mehidy

India and Bangladesh are set to face each other in their maiden Day-Night Test at the Eden Gardens from November 22 onwards.

Leonardo DiCaprio talks about Delhi's air pollution: Details here

Oscar-winning Hollywood actor and environmentalist Leonardo DiCaprio has raised serious concern over the tormenting air pollution levels in Delhi.

Samsung launches Galaxy Note 10+ Star Wars Special Edition

To celebrate the release of the upcoming sci-fi movie, Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, Samsung has launched the Galaxy Note 10+ Star Wars Special Edition smartphone.

This man developed 'Iron Man' suit to help Indian Army

If you love Iron Man, you will surely appreciate the efforts of this Varanasi-based man who has designed an Iron Man suit of his own.

BCB bans Shahadat Hossain for physically assaulting teammate

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has suspended pacer Shahadat Hossain from the ongoing National Cricket League.

#InternationalMen'sDay: Do we really need it? Answering the million-dollar question

Fellow brothers, November 19 is celebrated as International Men's Day or IMD.

First Chief of Defence Staff to be announced next month

By next month, India could be looking at its first Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), a single-point military adviser to the government.

Redmi Note 8 gets a more affordable 3GB RAM variant

Chinese tech giant Xiaomi has silently introduced a more affordable 3GB RAM variant of its recently launched Redmi Note 8 smartphone in India.

Steve Smith gives his take on Nicholas Pooran's ball-tampering ban

Windies wicket-keeper batsman Nicholas Pooran was on the receiving end after he was involved in a ball-tampering incident in international cricket last week.

Chris Lynn creates T10 history: Details here

Just days after being released by the Kolkata Knight Riders ahead of the Indian Premier League auction next month, Aussie batsman Chris Lynn showed his prowess with the bat in the ongoing Abu Dhabi T10 League.

Now, buy cow dung cakes in New Jersey for $3

After becoming a legit thing on popular e-commerce platforms such as Amazon and Flipkart, desi cow dung cakes have now found a place on the shelves of a grocery store in New Jersey, US.

Food items to eat before and after your workout sessions

Staying healthy depends a great deal upon what and when you choose to eat.

These Huawei and Honor phones are receiving Android 10 update

Chinese tech giant Huawei and its sub-brand Honor have started rolling-out their respective Android 10-based EMUI 10 and Magic UI 3.0 updates to some of their premium smartphones.

Bill Gates says he's impressed with Nitish Kumar. Here's why

World's richest man, Bill Gates said that he is impressed with Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, a day after meeting him in Patna.

Maharashtra: Sharad Pawar says no talks with Sena for alliance

As the Maharashtra power tussle continues even a week after President's Rule was imposed in the state, Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) chief Sharad Pawar has taken a U-turn.

#CareerBytes: Common doubts people have regarding UPSC CSE preparation

The UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) is one of the most challenging exams and cracking it is not easy without the right preparation.

Samsung Galaxy S11 to get 8K video-recording, new camera modes

Samsung's Galaxy S11 is not only getting a significant design makeover but also a major camera upgrade.

Five most beautiful lakes in India you should visit

India is a kaleidoscopic country, home to a wide range of alluring mountains, hills, and stunning lakes.

#ComicBytes: Five lesser known facts about Deadpool

Deadpool is our favorite mercenary with a mouth.

iOS

Want to keep your WhatsApp chats safe? Update app now

A few weeks after the NSO Group debacle (wherein a malware was injected into WhatsApp for snooping), the messaging service is facing flak for another vulnerability in its system, a bug that hackers can exploit to snoop on your phone.