26 Nov 2019

Modify A320neo engines or ground planes: DGCA to IndiGo

Aviation regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Monday instructed budget carrier Indigo to replace its old A320neo aircraft, sporting unmodified Pratt and Whitney (P&W) engines, with new A320neo planes.

#NewsBytesExplainer: Decoding the different types of pace bowling in cricket

It is often said that, "Batsmen win you matches but bowlers win tournaments."

Huawei's latest TV has a 120Hz QLED screen, pop-up camera

As an addition to its range of Smart Screen television, Huawei has introduced a premium 75-inch model. Dubbed as the V75, the new variant features a 120Hz QLED 4K screen, a pop-up camera, top-tier internals, and runs on the company's in-house HarmonyOS.

Mi Super Sale: Top deals on best-selling Xiaomi smartphones

Xiaomi has kicked-off another round of its Mi Super Sale on the official website.

Why did Google fire four employees, rather unceremoniously?

On Monday, tech giant Google fired four employees for allegedly accessing internal information "outside the scope of their jobs."

Ranking the best Champions League ties of Real Madrid

The UEFA Champions League is defined by one top team and that it Real Madrid.

Mi Smart LED Desk Lamp 1S launched via Mi Crowdfunding

As the latest addition to its portfolio of smart home products, Xiaomi has launched the Mi Smart LED Desk Lamp 1S in India today via the company's crowdfunding platform.

Lesser-known facts and figures about Suzuki Hayabusa

Named after the Peregrine Falcon bird, Suzuki's Hayabusa bike is, in spirit, like the world's fastest animal. Its 16-valve four-cylinder 1,340cc engine churns out 197bhp of maximum power and 155Nm of peak torque, allowing the superbike to reach record speeds of over 300km/hour.

ICC Test Rankings: Mayank enters top 10 for the first-time

India produced a phenomenal performance against Bangladesh to tame them 2-0 in the just-concluded Test series.

Bike-sharing start-up Yulu raises $8 million from Bajaj Auto

Yulu, a Bengaluru-based start-up, has raised $8 million in the latest funding round led by India's leading two wheeler manufacturer, Bajaj Auto.

Don't speculate about Dhoni's future, wait till IPL: Ravi Shastri

It has been more than four months since former Indian skipper MS Dhoni last played an international match.

OnePlus flagship smartphones, TVs available with upto Rs. 10,000 discount

To mark five years of operations in India, Chinese tech giant OnePlus is hosting a limited-period 5th-anniversary sale via Amazon.

Day-Night Test felt like World Cup final: Sourav Ganguly

India scripted a historic moment by winning their first-ever Day-Night Test, as they tamed Bangladesh at the iconic Eden Gardens Stadium in Kolkata.

Devendra Fadnavis resigns as Maharashtra CM twice, in a month

On Tuesday, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis resigned as the Chief Minister of Maharashtra.

Maharashtra: BJP summons MLAs; Fadnavis to address media in afternoon

After the Supreme Court ordered a floor test to be held in the Maharashtra Assembly on Wednesday, the Bharatiya Janata Party called all of its MLAs for a meeting in Mumbai on Tuesday.

Ajit Pawar resigns as Maharashtra Deputy CM

Amid the furor over the Maharashtra government formation, Nationalist Congress Party's rebel leader Ajit Pawar has resigned as the Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra.

UEFA Champions League 2019-20: Preview for match-day 5

Football fans, across the globe, are up for a treat tonight as top European clubs lock horns in the match-day five of the Champions League.

Amazon Fab Phones Fest sale: Top deals on best-selling smartphones

Amazon is back with yet another edition of its Fab Phones Fest sale.

Woman who prayed at Sabarimala attacked with pepper spray

Bindu Ammini, who was one of two women to offer prayers at Sabarimala temple in January, was attacked by a Hindu Helpline activist outside the Kochi Police Commissioner's office on Tuesday.

Huawei's flagship has better audio than iPhone 11 Pro Max

Due to the missing Google services support (because of the ongoing trade war between China and US), Huawei's latest flagships may not be attractive software-wise, but they still manage to beat competitors with well-crafted hardware.

Indian cab-driver refuses fare, offered dinner by Pakistani cricketers

Keeping the political differences aside, the Pakistani cricketers won the hearts of millions of Indians after they offered dinner to an Indian-origin cab-driver in Australia.

Basic table manners everyone should follow

Did you ever get a scolding from your parents for spilling food on the table or your clothes? Yes, we have all been there!

Ultraviolette F77 v/s Ather 450: Which e-vehicle is better?

Bengaluru-based Ultraviolette Automotive has recently announced its F77 all-electric performing bike in India. The premium two-wheeler comes with a superbike-like design, a range of 130-150km, and a claimed top speed of 147 km/hour.

#MumbaiTerrorAttacks: 5 images of 26/11 that every Indian remembers

Eleven years ago, on this day, terrorists from Pakistan attacked the financial capital of India, Mumbai, killing more than 150 people and injuring hundreds more.

Maharashtra government formation: SC orders floor test tomorrow

In the ongoing Maharashtra power tussle, the Supreme Court on Tuesday ordered a floor test to be conducted on November 27 before 5 pm.

#CareerBytes: Mistakes to avoid for cracking Chartered Accountancy in first-attempt

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

Five best strategy games (excluding Age of Empires)

A lot of us grew up playing 'Age of Empires' as children; the joy when we managed to defeat other civilizations while protecting our own was unparalleled.

2019 LA Motor Show: Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 breaks cover

German automaker Mercedes-Benz has taken the wraps off its performance SUV, the Mercedes-AMG GLE 63, at the ongoing LA motor show.

Simple tips to tackle frizzy hair during winters

If you want to look glamorous, styling your hair is one of the most important things to consider.

Huawei MatePad Pro, the flagship tablet with punch-hole design, launched

Expanding its line-up of tablets, Chinese tech giant Huawei has launched the MatePad Pro in its home country.

25 Nov 2019

WWE: Ranking the most shocking debuts of all-time

WWE is one of the biggest wrestling promotions, across the globe.

Premier League: These managers are fighting to save their jobs

The Premier League 2019-20 season is entering into an exciting and busy phase with December on its way.

#TechBytes: 4 handy features in UIDAI's new mAadhaar app

The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has released a new version of the mAadhaar app.

Toyota Vellfire MPV to hit Indian shores in early 2020

Japanese automaker Toyota has confirmed that the Vellfire, the company's upcoming flagship multi-purpose vehicle (MPV), will launch in India in early 2020.

Sena-Congress-NCP MLAs assemble at Mumbai hotel, take pledge

On Monday evening, MLAs from the Shiv Sena, the Congress, and Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) assembled at the Hotel Grand Hyatt in Mumbai, in a move aimed at showcasing the strength of the prospective three-party alliance.

Ranking the best forwards in football currently

When it comes to football, every member of the playing team, and the players as per their desired positions, play an equally important role in the outcome of the match.

Odisha woman branded 'witch' for having 12 fingers, 20 toes

In a remote village in Odisha's Ganjam district, a 63-year-old woman confines herself to her mud home.

Facebook developing Instagram-like 'close friends' feature for Messenger

Last year, Instagram debuted a feature to let users share their stories with a select group of followers or their 'close friends'.

Statistical review of India in Tests in 2019

India have finished their campaign in Test cricket for the year of 2019.

SRK and Abhishek Bachchan unite for 'Bob Biswas' origin story

There are many reasons that made the 2012 Sujoy Ghosh thriller Kahaani the phenomenon that it became. One reason was the iconic character of Bob Biswas, a regular-looking LIC agent who moonlighted as a cold-blooded contract killer.

NZ-England series isn't part of World Test Championship: Here's why

The first Test match between New Zealand and England got over on Monday with the hosts sealing a crucial victory.

Vivo V17 to be launched in India next month: Report

Vivo V17, the global version of the Vivo S1 Pro, which went official in Russia today, is likely to be launched in India in December, according to 91Mobiles.

Better kill Delhiites with explosives, end suffering: SC on #DelhiPollution

On Monday, the Supreme Court pulled up the Central and Delhi governments for not taking action against the deteriorating air quality in the national capital.

Nest Mini: What's new in Google's latest smart speaker?

Merely a month after its international launch, Google's latest smart speaker for homes, the Nest Mini, has debuted in the Indian market.

Paytm raises $1 billion, becomes most valued Indian start-up

One97 Communications, a Noida-based company that owns digital payments platform Paytm, has raised around $1 billion in a recent funding round.

Kangana Ranaut to produce film on Ram Mandir-Babri Masjid case

After donning the hat of a director in the film Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi, Bollywood actor Kangana Ranaut had recently announced that she will roll out her own production house.

New Zealand vs England: Jofra Archer subjected to 'racial insults'

England fast bowler Jofra Archer said he was subjected to racist abuse by a spectator during Day 5 of the first Test against New Zealand.

Saturn's largest moon, Titan, mapped for the first time ever

In a major development, astronomers have mapped the surface of Saturn's largest moon, Titan, for the first time ever.

Five best places to spot tigers in India

Boasting of majestic black stripes, sturdy built, and quiet-yet-fearsome eyes, tigers are really a work of wonder.

9 irrigation-scam cases closed. Not linked to Ajit, says ACB

Amid the ongoing Maharashtra political drama, it was reported that nine cases in the irrigation scam, in which Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar was an accused, have been closed.

Nokia 2.3 likely to launch on December 5: Details here

HMD Global is all set to launch a new Nokia smartphone on December 5.

How did Yuvraj Singh fare in the T10 League?

The Abu Dhabi T10 League got over on Sunday with Maratha Arabians sealing the title after overcoming Deccan Gladiators.

Bangladesh local manager comes under BCCI ACU scanner: Details here

Hosts India annihilated visitors Bangladesh by an innings and 46 runs in the first-ever Day-Night Test between the two sides at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata.

Here's why Jyotiraditya Scindia dropped 'Congress' from Twitter bio

Congress leader and former Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia caused a furor on Monday as he removed his political affiliation with the party on his Twitter bio.

In-form Lakshya Sen seals Scottish Open title: Details here

India's rising men's singles badminton player Lakshya Sen claimed his fourth title in three months.

What makes Indian bowlers so unique? Virat Kohli explains

India have been on a phenomenal run, especially in Tests as they became the first team to register four consecutive Test wins by an innings.

TV umpire no-ball trials to start soon: Details here

The ICC had come up with a plan that third umpires will be checking front foot no-balls in cricket.

Supreme Court on Maharashtra government formation: Order reserved for Tuesday

On Monday, the Supreme Court reserved its order while hearing arguments on Maharashtra Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari's decision to install a government in the state on Saturday.

Records broken during New Zealand's 1st Test win over England

Hosts New Zealand came up with a splendid performance as they tamed visitors England by an innings and 65 runs in the opening Test at the Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui on Monday.

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Child (!) who hacked Jack Dorsey's Twitter account, arrested

Back in August, Twitter chief Jack Dorsey's own Twitter account was hacked to send out racist slurs and comments.

2020 Triumph Rocket 3 to debut in India on December-5

Triumph Motorcycles is all set to unveil the 2020 edition of its flagship motorcycle, the Rocket 3, in India.

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US professor calls Indian food terrible, Twitter disagrees

We have seen a plethora of terms being associated with our beloved food from the subcontinent, ranging from spicy, extravagant to cumbersome.

Best laptop messenger bags and backpacks available in India

Having a good laptop bag is essential, but choosing the right one can be tough, given the sheer volume of choices.

Supreme Court hearing on Maharashtra begins; SG produces key documents

On Monday, the Supreme Court began hearing on the petition filed by the Shiv Sena, Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) and the Congress against the oath-taking of Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy CM Ajit Pawar.

Here's what happened at Devendra Fadnavis, Ajit Pawar's late-night meeting

After the surprise oath-taking of BJP's Devendra Fadnavis as Chief Minister and NCP's Ajit Pawar as Deputy CM on Saturday, the two held closed-door meetings at the former's official residence on Sunday.

#ComicBytes: Five times Superman defeated DC superheroes

Superman is one of the most powerful characters in DC and there is no denying the entire world is in awe of his strength.

#FinancialBytes: Credit card sins to avoid at any cost

Credit cards are one of the widely-used cashless payment methods because of the convenience they offer.

US: 5-year-old boy thrown off mall balcony, joins back school

Landen, a 5-year-old boy who was thrown off from a third-floor balcony of Mall of America in Minnesota earlier this year, has now returned to school.

Fix acidity with these top five Yoga poses

Acids are important to break down food during digestion, but it can be a serious disorder if they are produced in excess by the gastric glands.

Apple iPhone 12 Pro models to sport 6GB RAM: Report

Apple's next-generation premium flagships, the iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max, will sport 6GB of RAM, according to Barclays analyst Blayne Curtis and his associates.