08 Dec 2019

Windies beat India in 2nd T20I: Here're the records broken

Windies came up with a fine batting performance to tame hosts India in the second T20I at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram on Sunday.

Vodafone-Idea, Airtel remove FUP limit on all unlimited prepaid plans

Just days after increasing the prices of their prepaid services in India, telecom giants Vodafone Idea and Bharti Airtel have removed the FUP limit on voice calls for all unlimited plans.

Protests erupt against Ashutosh Gowariker's 'Panipat' in Rajasthan: Here's why

Ashutosh Gowariker's much-anticipated period drama Panipat, that released this Friday, has landed itself into yet another major controversy. Protests have erupted in parts of Rajasthan against the film's content.

Chandrayaan-3 official! ISRO seeks Rs. 75 crore from Centre

Months after the Indian Space Research Organisation launched the Chandrayaan-2 moon mission, the space agency has sought Rs. 75 crore from the Centre for the next phase, Chandrayaan-3.

Flipkart's Apple Days sale: Exciting offers on iPhones and iPads

If you're planning to buy a new iPhone or iPad, today might be a good time.

Ranking the top footballers to have played for one club

When it comes to club football, players generally tend to play for a club that pays the most.

Ranji Trophy 2019-20: Here's all that you need to know

The Ranji Trophy 2019-20 is set to start and there is a lot of excitement all around.

Anaj Mandi: Five tragic fire accidents in Delhi-NCR this year

On Sunday morning, 43 people lost their lives in a tragic blaze that erupted at a factory on Rani Jhansi road in Delhi's Anaj Mandi area.

Realme to launch two devices in India on December 17

Realme is all set to launch the XT 730G smartphone and Apple AirPods-like wireless earphones in India in December.

Break a leg: Aamir wishes daughter on her directorial debut

On Saturday, Aamir Khan's daughter Ira marked her theater directorial debut with a play titled Medea.

#NewsBytesWeeklyRecap: Nokia TV, Echo Input Portable, Android flaw, and more

In the first week of December, we saw some big developments in consumer tech, thanks to the launch of a Nokia-branded TV and Amazon's first wireless Echo smart speaker.

Garmin Venu, Vivoactive 4 launched at prices starting Rs. 32,600

US-based Garmin is fast expanding its portfolio of wearables in India. Over the past few months, the company has launched its Forerunner 45 smartwatches as well as the rugged, multi-sport Fenix 6 series wearables.

Reasons why Liverpool will seal the Premier League 2019-20 title

Liverpool are on a sublime run in the Premier League 2019-20 season.

Caroline Wozniacki announces retirement from tennis: Details here

Former Australian Open champion Caroline Wozniacki has announced that she would retire from the sport following the 2020 edition of the Grand Slam.

WBBL in numbers as Brisbane Heat defend title

Brisbane Heat trounced Adelaide Strikers to claim their second successive Women's Big Bash League (WBBL) title on Sunday.

Telangana Minister credits CM for encounter; threatens more extra-judicial killings

Two days after the four men accused of raping and murdering a 26-year-old veterinary doctor in Telangana were encountered, a state Minister has credited the Chief Minister for "instant justice."

Nawazuddin Siddiqui's sister passes away at 26, after battling cancer

In a tragic incident, actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui's sister Syama Tamshi Siddiqui passed away on Saturday, after losing a long battle with cancer. She was 26 years old.

Nissan is offering Rs. 1.15 lakh off on Kicks SUV

In an attempt to ramp up sales before the year-end, several automakers are offering exciting discounts on their vehicles.

WhatsApp gets call waiting feature on Android, with a caveat

WhatsApp is rolling out a stable update for its Android app that brings a host of new features and improvements including a new call waiting feature.

IPL: Shane Warne reveals reason why he joined Rajasthan Royals

Australian spin legend Shane Warne remains one of the GOATs of the last era.

Graeme Smith set to become CSA's director of cricket

Former South Africa cricket team captain Graeme Smith is said to have accepted the role of becoming Cricket South Africa's (CSA) director of cricket.

'Laal Singh Chaddha': Aamir's look leaked online; pic goes viral

Weeks after Aamir Khan's first official look from his ambitious upcoming movie Laal Singh Chaddha was released, several pictures from the movie's sets have been leaked online, and are doing the rounds on social media.

All the key numbers from Premier League, gameweek 16

Five matches were played on Saturday in gameweek 16 of the Premier League 2019-20 season.

File complaint after you get raped: UP cops tell woman

In another shocker from Uttar Pradesh's Unnao district, a woman has said that the police refused to file her complaint of an attempt to rape since she "hadn't been raped yet."

Some women are paying for virtual boyfriends: Here's why

Today, a large number of people use smartphone technology to fight their loneliness.

Lionel Messi breaks Cristiano Ronaldo's La Liga record: Details here

Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi continued his record-breaking run in La Liga, as he went past another record set by his long-time rival Cristiano Ronaldo.

Fit-again James Anderson back in England Test squad: Details here

England's veteran fast bowler James Anderson has returned to the England Test squad for the tour of South Africa starting, December 26.

Pragya Thakur demands FIR over Congress MLA's 'burn her' threat

Bharatiya Janata Party MP Pragya Singh Thakur reached a police station in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, late Saturday, demanding an FIR against a Congress MLA.

'Street Dancer 3D' trailer to be attached with 'Dabangg 3'

Last month, on Bhushan Kumar's birthday, it was announced that the trailer for upcoming film of T-Series, Street Dancer 3D will release on December 12.

43 dead as massive blaze erupts in Delhi's Anaj Mandi

At least 43 people have died in a massive blaze that erupted early Sunday morning in the Anaj Mandi area of Delhi.

Premier League: Manchester United edge past City 2-1 at Etihad

Former champions Manchester United put up a splendid display of attacking gameplay as they defeated arch rivals and defending champions Manchester City 2-1 in their Premier League tie at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday.

#FinancialBytes: What is advance tax and who should file it?

Income tax accounts for a significant part of the government's revenue, and it is the responsibility of taxpayers to pay the required tax on the income they earned during a year on time.

Samsung to launch these smartphones in the coming weeks

Samsung is working to launch three new premium smartphones in the coming weeks.

#FinancialBytes: GST Refund Process - How to claim your refund?

The Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime in India was meant to make businesses hassle-free and more compliant. But, the mammoth of unclear guidelines have made it rather difficult for them.

Top five best places to camp around the world

If you don't mind putting in extra time and efforts to set up your own abode at a foreign location, instead of conveniently checking-in at a fancy hotel, camping is something you'll love to try.

07 Dec 2019

These players can replace Paul Pogba at Manchester United

French mid-fielder Paul Pogba has long been speculated to make a move to Real Madrid from Manchester United.

Tata Zest available with a massive Rs. 1 lakh discount

In an attempt to push sales, Tata Motors has announced a limited-period discount on the petrol-powered XE variant of its entry-level sedan, the Zest.

Snapdragon 865's Geekbench scores are out, and they look promising

Qualcomm's latest mobile chipset, the Snapdragon 865, is touted to be upto 25% faster than the Snapdragon 855 (not 855 Plus) and that claim seems to be true.

BJP leader Javadekar says, No Indian study shows pollution kills

On Friday, Union Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar delivered an appalling statement, claiming no Indian study has established a direct link between pollution and a reduced lifespan.

How will OnePlus 8 Lite look like?

We know OnePlus is working on the OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro flagships but the company might surprise us with a new low-cost OnePlus 8 Lite handset - the company's first mid-range offering since the 2015's OnePlus X.

Kia QYI compact-SUV to be launched in India next year

Kia Motors, which made its India debut this year with the Seltos, has some big plans for 2020.

#CareerBytes: Preparing for IIT JAM? Here are 5 useful websites

The Joint Admission Test for Masters (JAM) is an entrance exam in India conducted for admission to post-graduate science courses at top institutes like the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) and Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore.

#NewsBytesRanking: The greatest French footballers of all-time

France are the reigning world champions, having won the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.

Unnao becomes UP's 'rape capital'; 86 cases reported this year

A day after the Unnao rape victim died, a report states that the district now qualifies as the "rape capital" of Uttar Pradesh.

Here is what Mourinho did following Tottenham's loss to United

Tottenham Hotspur suffered a 1-2 loss to Manchester United in their Premier League tie at Old Trafford on Wednesday.

Pixel 4's AI-powered Recorder app now available for older Pixels

Google Pixel 4's recorder app, which can live transcribe audio recordings, is now available for some of the older Pixel handsets. The AI-powered app can be downloaded from the Play Store for the Pixel 2 series, Pixel 3 series and Pixel 3a series.

Jurgen Klopp versus Pep Guardiola in numbers: Details here

Last season, Manchester City and Liverpool fought till the last gameweek in the Premier League to vie for the title.

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#WeirdNews: Duct-taped banana sold for $120,000 (Rs. 85 lakh)

In a genuine nod to minimal art, a banana, duct-taped to a wall, has been sold for a mind-boggling price of $120,000 (Rs. 85 lakh).

Kawasaki Ninja 1000 superbike available with Rs. 1 lakh discount

If you're planning to buy a new superbike for yourself, now might be a good time.

Apple to launch a port-less iPhone in 2021: Report

Apple is working on a bunch of new devices for the next year including a much-awaited notch-less iPhone. However, it is the 2021 iPhone that might raise some eyebrows.

Opening day of a match abandoned due to dangerous pitch

In a shocking incident in Australia, the opening day of a Sheffield Shield match was abandoned after the pitch at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) was deemed dangerous.

Nirbhaya convict claims he didn't authorize mercy plea; seeks withdrawal

An accused in the 2012 Nirbhaya gang-rape case has sought an immediate withdrawal of a mercy plea in his name.

Soon, Google may block users from sideloading apps on Android

One of the best things about Android is the flexibility to sideload apps.

Husqvarna unveils Svartpilen 250 and Vitpilen 250 in India

KTM-owned Husqvarna Motorcycles has unveiled its entry-level Svartpilen 250 and Vitpilen 250 motorcycles at the ongoing India Bike Week event in Goa.

Sara Ali clocks one year in Bollywood, shares touching post

One of tinsel town's favorite new kids on the block, Sara Ali Khan has completed one year in Bollywood. Yes, on this very day, her debut film Kedarnath had hit the theaters.

Here is what Sourav Ganguly said about women's IPL

The Indian Premier League (IPL) is already the most successful T20 league in the world, as it is also the most lucrative one.

#BugAlert: Airtel security flaw risked over 300 million subscribers' data

Leading telecom operator Airtel risked the personal data of its subscribers, more than 300 million people, due to a critical security flaw in its mobile app.

India vs WI, 2nd T20I: Records that can be scripted

India and West Indies gear up for the second T20I encounter on Sunday.

KL Rahul's focus is on utilizing each opportunity: Details here

Indian cricket team batsman KL Rahul feels the ICC World T20 is too far away and his present focus in on utilizing each opportunity for the side.

India vs West Indies, 2nd T20I: Preview, Dream11 and more

The Indian cricket team beat West Indies by six wickets in the first T20I held in Hyderabad on Friday.

'No court can prosecute me': Nithyananda's video goes viral

Days after announcing a new nation by the name of Kailaasa, controversial self-styled godman Nithyananda is making headlines yet again.

Manchester City vs Manchester United: Preview, Dream11 and more

Premier League champions Manchester City host rivals Manchester United in a pulsating derby encounter.

Shocking! TikTok suppressed videos by disabled, fat, LGBTQ creators

TikTok is in trouble again, this time for suppressing the videos of certain users.

F1 World Championship titles: Can Hamilton equal Schumacher?

At the moment, there is nothing that can stop Lewis Hamilton on the race circuit.

From December 16, you can make NEFT transactions 24x7

Bank customers will soon be able to make NEFT transactions any time, any day.

Soon, Google Maps may show well-lit roads for pedestrians' safety

Over the last few months, Google has been improving Maps with features aimed at helping pedestrians find their way around.

Why did Virat Kohli sledge Kesrick Williams in 1st T20I?

India came up with a prolific batting performance, especially skipper Virat Kohli, as his unbeaten knock of 94 helped the side defeat the visitors Windies in the opening T20I, in Hyderabad, on Friday.

India Bike Week: KTM 790 Adventure unveiled

Bajaj-owned KTM has showcased its flagship adventure tourer, the 790 Adventure, in India.

Unnao rape victim dies day after being burnt alive

The 23-year-old woman, who was set ablaze by the men she accused of rape, died at Delhi's Safdarjung hospital on Friday night.

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Now, Twitter has an account to highlight best tweets

Twitter has long been that place where you can discuss anything in the world, be it politics, quirky stuff or technology gems.

#CareerBytes: Five best online platforms to resolve doubts in mathematics

Mathematics is an interesting subject and is also known to make us smarter. But it can be a nightmare for many students who struggle to understand the concepts because of doubts in math.

#GamingBytes: Five stealth-based games you should definitely check out

Some gamers love to announce their presence. They enter the scene all guns blazing, cause utter mayhem, and when they die, they go in a blaze of glory!

Nivesh.com raises $600k in seed round of funding

Nivesh.com, a Noida-based mutual funds investment platform, has raised $600k (approximately Rs. 4.3 crore) in a seed round of funding.

#ComicBytes: Five most humiliating defeats of Marvel villains

Marvel Universe has one of the largest rosters of heroes and villains.

2020 Skoda Superb to be launched as a petrol-only model

Skoda is gearing up to launch the 2020 edition of its popular sedan, the Superb, next year.

Smartphone with 108MP penta-camera to be launched in India, soon

Mi Note 10, Xiaomi's camera-centric handset with 108MP main camera, is likely to arrive in India by January-end.