22 Nov 2019

Here's what you should do if you suffer from acidity

Scientifically called Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), acidity is a common digestive issue, that occurs when the acid in the stomach jumps back into the food pipe and you feel a burning sensation or pain in your chest area.

Here's how fans reacted to Naseem Shah's age mystery

Pakistani pacer Naseem Shah has created history by becoming the youngest debutant on Australian soil.

Day-Night Test, India vs Bangladesh: Key takeaways from Day 1

Team India decimated Bangladesh on Day 1 of the Day-Night Test at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata.

Man mysteriously receives money in account; believes Modiji sent it

A man in Madhya Pradesh's Bhind district was pleasantly surprised when he saw a large sum of money mysteriously appear in his State Bank of India (SBI) account.

Nagarjuna to play this role in Ayan Mukerji's 'Brahmastra'

Telugu superstar Akkineni Nagarjuna, who is set to make his Bollywood comeback after 17 years, with Ayan Mukerji's ambitious superhero film, Brahmastra, will reportedly be seen essaying the role of an archaeologist in the film.

This is how Samsung Galaxy S11 will look like

A handful of credible leaks, surfaced over the past few weeks, have already confirmed some of the highlight features of the Samsung Galaxy S11.

Uddhav Thackeray will be Maharashtra CM, says Pawar. Congress disagrees!

Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray is set to become the new Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) head Sharad Pawar said on Friday.

These young cricketers can make their debut for India soon

When it comes to cricketing talent in India, they are available in abundance.

Now, you can bag $1.5 million bug bounty from Google

For years, Google has been running a bug bounty program to learn about dangerous vulnerabilities in Android.

JNU justifies fee hike, claims it has Rs. 45cr debt

As students of the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) continue protests over a proposed fee hike, the varsity has defended the hike claiming it has a deficit of Rs. 45 crore.

Ranking the greatest Brazilian footballers of all-time

A number of footballing nations have produced a countless number of extra-ordinary footballers.

Microsoft Surface Earbuds' release date delayed to 2020

Microsoft's first-ever truly wireless earphones, the Surface Earbuds, which were set to go on sale later this year, will miss their scheduled release date.

Here's Mauricio Pochettino's final message to Spurs players after sacking

Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur sacked Mauricio Pochettino after over five years in charge.

Day-Night Test, India vs Bangladesh: Wriddhiman Saha scripts this record

India's veteran wicket-keeper Wriddhiman Saha was electric behind the stumps on Day 1 of the historic Day-Night Test between India and Bangladesh at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata.

31-year-old actor Gehana Vasisth suffers cardiac arrest; on ventilator

Television actor and model Gehana Vasisth is battling for her life after suffering a cardiac arrest while filming for a web-series.

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Now, enable two-factor authentication on Twitter without linking your number

A few weeks back, Twitter drew serious flak for making numbers given for two-factor authentication available to advertisers.

KSCA confirms KPL on hold until completion of police investigation

The Karnataka Premier League (KPL) has been put on hold by the Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) owing to the ongoing Police investigation for the alleged match-fixing and spot-fixing scenario.

Now, read to your kid from anywhere using Google Assistant

While Google Assistant is known for bringing interesting new capabilities for all its users, it is focusing on a specific group this time around - parents.

Spurs could target Zlatan Ibrahimovic after Jose Mourinho's arrival

Jose Mourinho was appointed as Tottenham Hotspur manager on Wednesday.

Japanese student found dead at IIT-Guwahati; police suspect suicide

In a tragic incident, a Japanese student was found dead at the Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati (IIT-G) on Thursday.

DSLR v/s Mirrorless camera: Which one is better for you?

If you want to get creative with your photography, you're probably looking for a good camera. But should you go for a DSLR or mirrorless camera?

Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Aura Pink, Aura Red variants launched

Samsung has launched the new Aura Pink and Aura Red color variants for its latest Galaxy Note 10 flagship in the US.

Yash Raj Films has not paid my royalties: Salim Merchant

Singer Salim Merchant, part of popular Bollywood score composer duo Salim-Sulaiman, has claimed that renowned production banner Yash Raj Films (YRF) has not paid his dues in royalties, despite having collected it on his behalf.

IPL 2020 could witness nine teams: Details here

The lucrative T20 tournament Indian Premier League (IPL) is getting bigger and better with each passing season.

Review blunders cost New Zealand against England: Details here

The New Zealand cricket team's horrible use of the Decision Review System (DRS) have haunted them in the ongoing first Test match against England in Mount Maunganui.

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The five best superfoods you should add in your diet

You must have heard about the term "superfoods", but what exactly are they?

India-WI 1st T20I: MCA hopes to sort out security issue

India and West Indies are set to face each other in a three-match T20I series, starting December 6 at the Wankhede in Mumbai.

Realme X2 Pro v/s OnePlus 7T: Which one is better?

As its first-ever flagship smartphone, Realme recently introduced the X2 Pro in India, offering flagship-grade internals, versatile cameras, smooth 90Hz display, and industry-leading 50W fast-charging tech.

No development, infrastructure charges for new water, sewer connections: Kejriwal

On Friday, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced that the Delhi Jal Board will not levy development and infrastructure charges on new water and sewer connections.

Are New Zealand spinners not good enough for home conditions?

New Zealand bowlers came up with a tough performance to restrict England to 353 during the opening Test in Mount Maunganui on Friday.

Police says Nithyananda fled country; government has no formal information

On Thursday, the Ministry of External Affairs said that it has no formal information on self-styled godman Swami Nithyananda fleeing the country.

Tesla's futuristic Cybertruck is bulletproof, but not shatter-proof

After launching some fancy cars, Tesla CEO Elon Musk is expanding the family with a completely new vehicle - the Cybertruck.

Delhi's air-quality may slip from 'very poor' to 'severe' today

The air quality in Delhi, which was marked as 'very poor' on Thursday, will follow a downward trend, and may slip into the dreaded 'severe' category by Friday.

Now, Google will use AI to help type in Docs

Google Docs has already taken over the likes of Microsoft Word, thanks to its easy-to-use cloud-powered features.

Maharashtra: Congress, NCP, Shiv Sena likely to announce alliance today

The Congress, Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) and the Shiv Sena will hold a meeting in Mumbai on Friday to further their talks over an alliance in Maharashtra. They are likely to make an announcement about joining hands later on Friday.

These innovations by IIT engineers make world a better place

The Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) are the country's premier engineering institutes recognized as centers of academic excellence in science and technology.

#ComicBytes: Five times Batman defeated DC 'Gods'

Batman is a skilled fighter with intelligence, wealth and resources.

Realme XT 730G to launch in India in December

As an upgrade to the existing Realme XT, Chinese tech giant Realme is all set to launch the XT 730G in India next month.

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Buying guide: How to choose your first luxury car

If you have been laying your eyes on one of those shiny Mercedes or BMWs, you may be wondering if a luxury car could fit into your budget.

Top 5 smartphones with high screen refresh rate

Apart from the factors like display resolution, cameras, and internal hardware, the screen refresh rate is also an important feature you should consider while buying a new smartphone.

21 Nov 2019

Here is why Mohammed Shami might hate the pink ball

The Day-Night Test is a revolutionary concept, introduced by the ICC, to boost the ratings of the longest format.

#MeToo: Anu Malik steps down as 'Indian Idol 11' judge

Following severe backlash over allegations of sexual misconduct, music composer Anu Malik has now stepped down as the judge from the ongoing 11th season of singing reality show Indian Idol.

BCCI announces Team India squads for series against West Indies

Team India is set to face West Indies for three T20Is and three ODIs, starting December 6.

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2019 BMW 3-Series v/s Mercedes C-Class: Which one is better?

The latest editions of the BMW 3 Series and Mercedes C-Class are out there waiting for your money. But with both models offering newer, sportier designs, improved performance, better safety features, and several new hi-tech stuff in the cabin, which one should you invest in?

Top five places to visit in India during winters

Winter is a season marked by excesses- everyone loves more food, extra sleep, and of course more travel plans, during the cold season.

Motorola RAZR is coming to India with a six-digit price-tag

Motorola's reimagined RAZR phone, which was unveiled in a foldable avatar in the US last week, is indeed coming to India.

Social commerce start-up WMall receives Rs. 64 crore funding

WMall, a Bengaluru-based social commerce start-up that sells kitchen items as well as women's beauty products, has raised Rs. 64 crore (approximately $9 million) in a Series B round of funding.

Samsung to launch three new premium phones in December: Report

Samsung is gearing up to launch three new premium smartphones in India before the end of this year, according to 91Mobiles.

Google just took down an 'anti-national' app from Play Store

Google has a knack for removing bad apps, particularly those carrying dangerous malware or adware capable of disrupting your experience of an Android phone.

Chhattisgarh reopens 26 schools in Maoist-hit Bastar after 14 years

Over the past month, the Chhattisgarh government has reopened 26 schools in the Bijapur district after 14 years, a report citing state government officials stated on Thursday.

Vodafone Idea, Airtel lost 5 million subscribers in September: TRAI

Facing tough competition from Reliance Jio, telecom giants Airtel and Vodafone Idea continue to lose their subscriber base. According to the data provided by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), in the month of September, Airtel and Vodafone Idea lost over 5 million subscribers in total.

I think D/N Test can be a one-off thing: Kohli

Indian cricket team skipper Virat Kohli has said Day-Night Test should be a one-off thing but not a regular scenario.

This Kochi-based bank is using robot to hire employees

As public banks continue with rigorous exams to recruit fresh candidates for different positions, private-sector entities are employing new and innovative techniques.

Dismissal of Rizwan sparks controversy in Australia-Pakistan Test: Details here

The first day of the Australia-Pakistan Test match in Brisbane was marred by a controversy.

Congress stages walkout in Lok Sabha over electoral bonds

Members of Parliament (MPs) of the Congress party staged a walkout from the Lok Sabha on Thursday over the issue of electoral bonds. The party also protested the privatization of public sector units (PSUs).

iPhone 11's case (that can launch camera) is awfully expensive

Apple has launched the Smart Battery Cases for its latest iPhone 11 series, allowing you to expand your iPhone's battery life while adding some protection.

Suhana Khan's first short is out, and she is spectacular!

If you happen to be the daughter/son of Shah Rukh Khan, that means you've been scarred with a bulky baggage of enormous expectations, for life.

Here's how you can launch your own satellite

If you're a space enthusiast or a person on a specific mission, say like Earth observation, launching your own miniature satellite or picosatellite would be on your to-do list.

2020 Royal Enfield Thunderbird 350 to be launched by February

Royal Enfield is likely to launch the 2020 Thunderbird in India "in next three months" i.e. by February next year, according to GaadiWaadi.com.

Day-Night Test, India vs Bangladesh: Records that could be scripted

India and Bangladesh are set to play their first-ever Day-Night Test, starting Friday at the Eden Gardens.

Row erupts over terror-accused Pragya's nomination to Defence Ministry panel

In a controversial move, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Pragya Thakur has been nominated to the parliamentary consultative committee of the Ministry of Defence.

Using AI, this smart e-scooter can self diagnose its problems

The trend of electric scooters tackling the problem of pollution and enabling last-mile connectivity is growing in India as well as abroad.

Day-Night Test, India vs Bangladesh: Everything you need to know

The Indian cricket team is all set to face Bangladesh in its first-ever Day-Night Test, starting Friday at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata.

#TrueStory: Bundles of cash showered from Kolkata building

In a bizarre incident, countless pedestrians and bystanders were seen trying to grab as much scattered cash as possible, after bundles of rupee notes, worth around Rs. 5 lakh, were thrown out of a building on the busy Bentinck Street in Kolkata.

Honor 20i gets limited-period price-cut, now available at Rs. 10,999

Honor's recently launched mid-budget smartphone, the Honor 20i, has received an attractive price cut of Rs. 4,000 in India.

Prince Andrew steps back from royal duties after Epstein row

The Duke of York, Prince Andrew (59), will be withdrawing himself from royal duties "for the foreseeable future" over his controversial relationship with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Day-Night Test, India vs Bangladesh: Preview, Dream11 and more

India and Bangladesh are set to play their maiden Day-Night Test match, starting Friday at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata.

SpaceX Starship prototype suffers anomaly, blows up partially in test

The 'Mk1' prototype of Elon Musk's highly-ambitious Starship rocket has blown up partially during a ground test conducted at the company's test site in Boca Chica, Texas.

Maharashtra: Decision on alliance with Sena tomorrow, says Congress

A month after the Maharashtra Assembly polls, it seems the power tussle may finally come to its conclusion.

Top five beauty hacks to follow during winters

Seasonal change and beauty don't go hand in hand.

All XI players get out for zero in Harris Shield

In a bizarre incident, a school team participating in the U-16 Harris Shield first round knockout match was bowled out for seven runs.

He is German: Home Ministry revokes Telangana MLA's citizenship

Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) from Telangana, Ramesh Chennamaneni is no longer a citizen of India, the government announced on Wednesday, while accusing him of misrepresenting and concealing facts, and obtaining citizenship fraudulently.

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Chandrayaan-2's Vikram hard-landed fairly close to the targeted site

After failing to soft-land on the Moon in its first try, ISRO is said to be gearing up for Chandrayaan-3, another Lander-based lunar mission.

Audi e-Tron Sportback fully-electric SUV unveiled at LA Motor Show

German automaker Audi has pulled the covers off its second fully-electric SUV, the e-tron Sportback, at the 2019 LA Auto Show.

Government defers spectrum dues, Telcos get Rs. 42,000 crore lifeline

In a major relief for the ailing telecom sector, the government on Wednesday approved the recommendation of the Committee of Secretaries (CoS) on providing relief to the stressed telcos and allowed a two-year moratorium on spectrum payment.

#ComicBytes: What are the five weird superpowers Doctor Strange has?

Doctor Strange is considered as Sorcerer Supreme and is one of the most powerful magicians in the Marvel Universe.

#FinancialBytes: What are holiday loans? Here's everything to know

For many, traveling is a passion and an escape from their hectic life. Though traveling has become popular in India, it has also become very expensive.

iPhone 12 or Galaxy S11: Which one will look better?

In 2020, the smartphone wars will no longer be exclusive to camera performance. Instead, battlefronts will expand to include factors like design, high refresh rate displays, faster charging, and GPU performance.

Hyundai reveals powertrain options for the upcoming Aura sedan

Hyundai is working to launch a new subcompact sedan, the Aura, in India sometime soon.

Five best National Parks in Africa: Details here

It's a mesmerizing feeling to take that ultimate jeep ride and go on an adrenaline-pumping expedition to witness some of the most majestic creations of nature, from up close.