06 Dec 2019

1st T20I, India beat West Indies: List of records broken

India overcame West Indies to take a 1-0 in the three-match T20I series.

Chelsea free to sign players as transfer ban is halved

English giants Chelsea can breathe a sigh of relief as their ongoing two-window transfer ban has been halved by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).

iOS

Meet Zenia, an AI that can guide your yoga sessions

The fact that hundreds of millions of people practise yoga is enough to explain how critical discipline is for leading a healthy life.

Imperiale 400 becomes the best-selling Benelli motorcycle in India

Benelli's recently launched entry-level cruiser, the Imperiale 400, has gotten an overwhelming response in India.

Former India table tennis coach Bhawani Mukherji passes away

Former Indian table tennis coach Bhawani Mukherji has passed away at the age of 68.

Bengal: Man rapes 9-month-old niece on pretext of buying toys

Even as a Hyderabad veterinarian's sensational rape and murder case has placed the issue of women's safety front and center, another shocking rape case has come to the fore.

Samsung newest TV costs Rs. 3.5 crore

If you have an innate desire to throw an insane amount of money on a swanky television, better get in touch with the nearest Samsung store.

ICC World T20: Team India probables, confirmed players and more

The Indian cricket team will be eyeing to get things right as the build-up for the ICC World T20 gains shape and momentum.

Hyderabad encounter: Has justice been served?

A 27-year-old girl was brutally raped, murdered and charred to death. For no fault of hers.

Hyderabad encounter: Law did its duty, says Commissioner on criticism

Hours after the four accused in the Hyderabad veterinarian's rape and murder were killed in an encounter, Cyberabad Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar said the law has done its duty.

All the stats you need to know about Manchester derby

Saturday would again be a derby day in the Premier League as defending champions Manchester City collide against city rivals Manchester United at the Etihad Stadium.

#CareerBytes: How to prepare for GATE 2020 in 2 months?

Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) is the most competitive exam for engineering graduates conducted for admission to postgraduate courses and PSU recruitment too.

Woman shot in face at wedding because she stopped dancing

In a shocking incident, a woman was shot in the face at a wedding after she stopped dancing. The incident took place in Chitrakoot, Uttar Pradesh.

IPL auction: Five players who can start a bidding war

The Indian Premier League 2020 auction is set to be held on December 19 in Kolkata.

OnePlus's sixth anniversary sale: Top deals on its best-selling smartphones

To celebrate six years of its global operations, Chinese tech giant OnePlus is offering exciting discounts on some of its best-selling models.

Five fascinating facts about jaguars you should know

Big and mighty jaguars are one of the most ferocious four-legged creatures out in the wild.

The Best FIFA Awards: Messi voted for Mane- Here's why

Barcelona and Argentine superstar Lionel Messi might have won his record sixth Ballon d'Or title this week, besides winning FIFA's The Best award in September.

Nokia TV v/s Mi TV: Which one should you buy?

As part of a partnership with Flipkart, Nokia has launched its first-ever smart television in India.

Hyderabad encounter: What politicians said and why that doesn't help

India woke up today to the news of an encounter in Telangana's Shadnagar, where the four accused in a Hyderabad veterinarian's rape and murder were gunned down.

Sholay's Ramgarh may soon get a breeding center for vultures

Remember the rocky terrains featured in cult Hindi movie Sholay?

December 6 is special in cricket: Here's why

The month of December is special, with a number of top cricketers being born in this month.

Shocking! Uber kept separate bathrooms for drivers and 'employees'

After being embroiled in thousands of cases of sexual assault by their drivers, Uber is facing flak for another critical issue - discrimination.

#StatAttack: Decoding Arsenal's worst winless run in Premier League

A defeat against Brighton in gameweek 15 of the Premier League has seen Arsenal enduring their worst winless run since 1977.

India Bike Week: Triumph Rocket 3 launched at Rs. 18-lakh

British automaker Triumph Motorcycles has launched the 2020 edition of its flagship motorcycle, the Rocket 3, at the ongoing India Bike Week event in Goa, today.

Hyderabad encounter: Bollywood celebrities 'hail' police for killing the accused

On Friday morning, India woke up to the news that all four accused in the gruesome rape-and-murder of a 27-year-old lady veterinary were killed in an encounter with police.

iOS

This app uses blockchain to help sexual assault victims

Often, victims of sexual abuse and assault face the dilemma of whether to reveal the identity of their offenders on the internet.

Glenn Maxwell may start playing soon: Details here

In October end, Australian cricket star Glenn Maxwell had left the national team to take an indefinite break away from the game.

Everton part ways with Marco Silva after 18 months

Former English champions Everton have parted ways with manager Marco Silva after his 18-month reign at the club.

Gautam Gambhir could buy stake in Delhi Capitals: Report

Former Indian Premier League (IPL) hero Gautam Gambhir is set to buy stake in Delhi Capitals.

Hyderabad vet case: Cop Sajjanar and a curious 2008 encounter

Days after outrage erupted over the rape and murder of a 26-year-old veterinarian on the outskirts of Hyderabad, many bayed for the blood of the accused.

Android One-based Nokia 2.3, with two-day battery life, goes official

As an addition to its portfolio of smartphones, HMD Global has launched the Android One-based Nokia 2.3 at an event in Cairo, yesterday.

Troll calls Sonakshi 'Salman Khan's chamchi'. Here's her reply

In her Bollywood journey so far, Sonakshi Sinha has had her fair share of encounters with online trolls targeting her relentlessly. But, she also knows how to shut them.

Facebook/Twitter likely to be forced to begin user-verification in India

The latest draft of India's Personal Data Protection Bill has proposed a major change for social media giants - user verification.

Jeep Compass, with seven seat layout, spotted testing: Details here

Jeep is working to launch a bigger seven-seat variant of its SUV, the Compass.

iOS

#TechBytes: Steps to block strangers from messaging you on Instagram

Launched in 2010, Instagram is one of the world's most popular social media platforms.

All 4 accused in Hyderabad vet's rape-murder killed in encounter

In a shocking development in the Hyderabad veterinarian's rape and murder, all four accused have been killed in an encounter.

#ComicBytes: Five most powerful items in the Marvel Universe

The Marvel Universe has a host of powerful items of celestial, magical and technological origins that have either been used by heroes or villains.

Skoda to launch Karoq SUV in India in April 2020

Skoda India is working to launch its premium SUV, the Karoq, in India.

Love Bird-watching? Here are top five places you should visit

As the name suggests, Bird-watching is the act of observing birds in their natural habitat, for recreational purpose.

How Google uses 'ultrasonic sensing' to show appointments/reminders

Google is making its Nest Hub smart display more accessible to old people and those suffering from visual impairments.

Happy Birthday Jasprit Bumrah: Records, top moments and more!

India's right-arm pacer Jasprit Bumrah turned 26 years old on Friday.

05 Dec 2019

James Bond is back in 'No Time To Die' trailer

The first trailer for Daniel Craig's fifth and final outing as the indomitable secret service agent James Bond, titled No Time To Die, is finally here.

Ronaldo's sister buries Virgil van Dijk on Instagram: Here's how

Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk was at the receiving end after he said that five-time Ballon d'Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo was not his competition, at the award ceremony, on Monday.

Jio's new plans: Here's how much you'll have to pay

As part of its recently announced price hike in prepaid services, Reliance Jio has revealed the new All-in-One packs in India.

British lesbian couple delivers first baby grown in two wombs

A lesbian couple in England has become parents to the first child grown in two wombs.

EPL: Gary Neville would have a perfect year if Liverpool...

Former Manchester United legend Gary Neville cheekily said that he would have a perfect year if Liverpool give up their strong lead in the Premier League this season.

Man duped of Rs. 95,000 after ordering pizza via Zomato

In a shocking case, a Bengaluru-based man has been duped of Rs. 95,000 after ordering a pizza via Zomato.

#CareerBytes: How Indian students can become US CPAs

Chartered Accountancy (CA) is one of the most sought-after professions. Though it is considered India's highest accounting degree, it is not recognized in all countries.

MPs give up Parliament canteen subsidy (for the second time)

On Thursday, parliamentarians unanimously decided to forgo the subsidy they avail at the Parliament's canteen, which had long been a subject of controversy.

How to choose the right pet according to your lifestyle?

So, you have finally decided to bring home a furry friend. Well, kudos for the idea!

CarDekho raises $70 million in Series D funding round

CarDekho, a Jaipur-headquartered company providing enterprise mobility solutions as well as a platform to buy/sell used vehicles, has raised $70 million in a Series D round of funding.

India vs West Indies: Which battles will determine the outcome?

The Indian cricket team is set to take on West Indies in the first T20I to be held in Hyderabad on Friday.

Ravichandran Ashwin looking to make white-ball return, eyes World T20

Veteran off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin is looking to make his white-ball return, as he aims to represent India in the ICC World T20 2020 in Australia.

This is how Indians are consuming porn

Last year in October, the Indian government took the major step of banning porn in the country.

JEE

#CareerBytes: Tips to solve integer-type questions in JEE Main 2020

Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main is one of the country's most popular engineering entrance exams conducted for admission to top technical institutes.

Filmmaker's mother ashamed over his "rape-victims should carry condoms" comment

A day after small-time Telugu filmmaker Daniel Shravan's outrageous comments over the country's growing rape culture sparked a massive controversy, his mother has expressed shock and said that she is ashamed of her son's sick comments.

Unnao: Rape victim set on fire by accused on bail

A 23-year-old woman was set ablaze on Thursday morning by five men outside her village in Uttar Pradesh's Unnao district.

Team India introduces new drill during training: Details here

Team India has been focusing a lot on fitness training to cope up with the busy cricketing calendar.

India vs West Indies, 1st T20I: Preview, Dream11 and more

India and West Indies gear up for the first T20I to be held in Hyderabad on Friday.

MG unveils its first ever fully-electric SUV in India

MG Motor has unveiled the production-ready version of its much-awaited ZS EV in India today.

Rohit, Pant, Kohli could script unique records in 1st T20I

India and West Indies gear up for a three-match T20I series, starting Friday in Hyderabad.

It's very flattering: Ayushmann Khurrana talks about his namesake 'genre'

Ever since his debut in Bollywood with Shoojit Sircar's quirky rom-com Vicky Donor, the amazingly talented Ayushmann Khurrana has delivered innumerable hits, that are both high on entertainment value and are socially relevant.

Is South Africa's home series against England in jeopardy?

South Africa are all set to host England in a four-Test series, starting December 26 (Boxing Day).

Nokia's 55-inch 4K Android TV launched at Rs. 42,000

The all-new Nokia TV has been launched in India today. The premium model comes with a bezel-less design, a 55-inch 4K screen with Dolby Vision support, JBL speakers with Dolby Audio, and a stock Android interface.

Triumph unveils more powerful Tiger 900 range of adventure bikes

Triumph Motorcycles Ltd. has taken the wraps off its much-awaited Tiger 900 range of adventure bikes.

RBI keeps repo rate unchanged; lowers growth forecast

While many expected the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to slash repo rates in December, the central bank, in a surprise move, kept them unchanged.

Instagram wants to know age of its users: Details here

In a major move, Instagram is introducing a bunch of changes, including mandatory age-verification for people signing up on the photo-sharing service.

EPL: Key stats to understand what happened in gameweek 15

Gameweek 15 of the Premier League saw eight matches being played with two more games left.

What Nirmala Sitharaman said after 'Don't eat much onions' remark

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday said in the Parliament that she doesn't eat a lot of onions or garlic and neither does her family.

Best travel destinations around the world for vegans and vegetarians

Whether for health reasons or for the love of environment, a lot of people are switching to a plant-based or vegan diet, by cutting out all the meat and animal-related products.

Motorola One Hyper launched with 32MP pop-up selfie camera

After several leaks and teasers, Lenovo-owned Motorola has launched its camera-centric One Hyper for $400.

Manmohan Singh: 1984 anti-Sikh riots could have been avoided if…

Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Wednesday said that the ghastly 1984 anti-Sikh riots could have been avoided if the advice of his predecessor Inder Kumar Gujral had been heeded.

Former England captain Bob Willis passes away aged 70

Former England cricket team captain Bob Willis passed away at the age of 70 on Wednesday.

Apple iPhone 11 Pro caught collecting users' location without permission

Apple's latest flagship, the iPhone 11 Pro, might be triggering trypophobia for some, but it appears to have much bigger problems now.

#FinancialBytes: Five Indian neobanks you should know about

Neobanks are the new entrants in the fintech space that are taking the industry by a storm not only in India but across the world.

Premier League: Manchester United edge past lackluster Tottenham Hotspur

Former champions Manchester United managed to come up with a composed display of gameplay as they edged past Tottenham Hotspur 2-1 in their Premier League tie at Old Trafford on Wednesday.

#ComicBytes: Five weird facts about Wonder Woman's body

Wonder Woman is one of DC's most iconic characters and a founding member of the Justice League.

Here's how you should take care of your leather apparel

Sure, leather makes you look classy, and is a great value addition to your wardrobe, but it demands some special care and attention.

Samsung's Fold 2, with clam-shell design, to cost around $1,000

Samsung is working on a new foldable phone that will feature a clam-shell design and it could go official sometime early next year.

Mahindra launches BS6-compliant XUV300 for Rs. 8.3 lakh

Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. has launched its first BS6-compliant vehicle, the XUV300, in India at a starting price of Rs. 8.30 lakh.

Happy Birthday Shikhar Dhawan: A look at his top moments

One of India's most successful white-ball openers, Shikhar Dhawan turned 34 on Thursday.