Channel removes LGBTQ+ ad after Conservative backlash; invites more backlash
Recently, the Hallmark Channel aired a commercial with a same-sex couple. The broadcast commercial was for a wedding-planning company called Zola featuring a lesbian wedding where the two brides kiss.
Feeling very tired: PewDiePie announces break from YouTube
Swedish YouTube star PewDiePie (real name: Felix Kjellberg) has announced that he would soon be taking a break from the video-sharing platform.
#HealthBytes: Five sexual hygiene mistakes you should avoid
A healthy and hygienic sex life is crucial for a couple's overall physical and emotional well-being.
Now, Google Maps will show auto rickshaw stands in Delhi
Google has been introducing a number of capabilities to make Maps better for daily commuters, especially pedestrians.
Five most promising debutants of 2019 in cricket
The year 2019 is set to come to an end and it was another season where many new faces forayed into their respective national teams.
RSS-run Karnataka school stages play where students 'demolish' Babri Masjid
Over a month after the Supreme Court ended the decades-old Ayodhya land dispute case, a school in Karnataka staged a play that re-enacted the 1992 demolition of Babri Masjid.
Violence in Jamia: Priyanka Gandhi leads protest at India Gate
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra reached India Gate in New Delhi to show solidarity towards students of Jamia Millia Islamia, where cops unleashed horror yesterday. Starting at 4pm, she held a two-hour symbolic protest.
ICC Test Rankings: Kohli retains top spot, Labuschagne shines
Indian cricket team captain Virat Kohli has retained his position at the top of the ICC Test Rankings for Batsmen.
Renault Triber becomes costlier by Rs. 10,000: Details here
In a major move, French automaker Renault has increased the prices of its popular multi-purpose vehicle (MPV), the Triber, in India.
Zomato may buy UberEats's India business
The India business of UberEats, the food delivery service operated by ride-hailing giant Uber, is likely to be sold to Zomato, its arch-rival in the country.
#CareerBytes: Popular scholarships for MTech students to know about
Engineering is one of the most preferred professional courses in the country, but as education is becoming expensive, many are unable to afford engineering education.
#LeakPeek: Realme X2 to be launched at Rs. 20,000
Chinese tech giant Realme is all set to launch the Realme X2 in India tomorrow i.e December 17.
Mercedes-Benz to launch an entry-level all-electric SUV in 2020
Taking on rivals like Jaguar, Audi, and BMW, Mercedes-Benz is all set to launch a new all-electric model next year. According to the company's CEO, Ola Källenius, an entry-level EQA SUV will be introduced in the global markets in 2020.
Everything about the UEFA Champions League round of 16 draw
The UEFA Champions League 2019-20 season saw its group stage coming to an end last week.
Payal Rohatgi sent to jail for 8-days, over Nehru-Gandhi video
Actor and model Payal Rohatgi has been sent to judicial custody for eight days in connection with her controversial remarks on the Nehru-Gandhi family on social media.
ICC World Test Championship table: Where it stands?
Australia gained big time in the ongoing ICC World Test Championship after demolishing New Zealand in the first Test match at the Perth Stadium.
Marketing intelligence start-up Slintel raises $1.5 million seed funding
Slintel, a San Francisco-headquartered SaaS start-up which provides lead intelligence and sales enablement support to businesses, has raised $1.5 million in a seed round of funding.
IITs to DU: Protests spread across nation after Jamia violence
After violence broke out at Jamia Millia Islamia University campus on Sunday, student-led protests spread to other parts of the country.
Updated version (79) of Google Chrome for Android is catastrophic
Google recently released Chrome 79 - the latest version of its browser for Android - with predictive phishing protections and the handy ability to warn about compromised passwords.
Unnao rape case: Delhi court convicts ex-BJP MLA Kuldeep Sengar
More than two years after she was assaulted, the Unnao rape survivor has finally got some relief.
After Airtel, now Reliance Jio is testing VoWi-Fi feature
Just days after Airtel launched its Wi-Fi Calling feature, arch rival Reliance Jio has started evaluating the feature in India.
Brian Lara likens Virat Kohli to Cristiano Ronaldo: Details here
Cricket legend Brian Lara has likened Indian captain Virat Kohli to football great Cristiano Ronaldo.
Elon Musk's SpaceX to send marijuana and coffee into space
Just recently, SpaceX employed its Dragon spacecraft and completed a cargo resupply mission to the International Space Station.
Violence not an answer: Modi on protests against Citizenship Act
Amid nationwide protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said people should not believe rumors and work towards maintaining peace and harmony.
Violence in Jamia: V-C wants high-level inquiry, calls incident unfortunate
The Vice-Chancellor of Jamia Millia Islamia University, Nagma Akhtar, is upset with how things shaped up yesterday and wants a high-level inquiry.
Samsung Galaxy S11 v/s S10: Should you buy S11?
Samsung is working to launch the Galaxy S11-series as a follow up to its Galaxy S10 flagship smartphones.
Australia could field a five-pronged attack in Boxing Day Test
Australia are on a high after demolishing New Zealand in the first Test of the three-match series at home.
Ford Endeavour SUV available with Rs. 50,000 discount: Details here
In an attempt to boost sales and make room for their 2020 models, several automakers are offering exciting discounts on the 2019 editions of their best-selling cars.
'Bigg Boss 13': Salman Khan will continue as show host
In what would come as good news for Bhai fans, Salman Khan has confirmed that he will continue hosting the ongoing 13th season of popular Colors TV reality show Bigg Boss.
#CareerBytes: Preparing for JEE-2022? Here are mistakes you must avoid
Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) is the most competitive engineering entrance exam in India that is conducted for admission to the country's top technical institutes. It consists of two levels: JEE Main and JEE Advanced.
All the key numbers from Premier League, gameweek 17
19 matches were played over the weekend in gameweek 17 of the Premier League 2019-20 season.
Jamia violence: SC to hear plea tomorrow, if rioting stops
After a violent clash at the Jamia Millia Islamia campus on Sunday evening, the Supreme Court on Monday said that it will hear a plea against police action at the university.
Cops unleash horror on Jamia students, V-C stands with them
On Sunday, the Jamia Millia Islamia University in New Delhi turned into a war-zone as cops beat students, who were protesting the newly-implemented Citizenship Act.
#NewsBytesExplainer: What is Google Fi, how it is useful?
A few years ago, Google launched Project Fi, a mobile virtual network operator service providing calls, texts, and internet using a mix of cellular networks and Wi-Fi.
#ComicBytes: Five best superhero teams in Marvel Universe
Do you know what's stronger than a superhero? A team of superheroes.
#GamingBytes: Five exciting racing games you should definitely play
Racing games have a charm of their own. They are easy to learn and can go from ultra-realistic to fun and cartoonish.
Maserati launches three new premium cars in India
Italian luxury carmaker Maserati has launched the petrol-powered variants of its premium cars, the Ghibli, Levante, and Quattroporte in India.
Top five best road trips around the world
A road trip can be a great way to relax and reconnect with yourself after months, perhaps years of back-breaking and mind-numbing toil at work.
Best full-HD smart TVs available in India under Rs. 15,000
With new technologies becoming more affordable and the increasing competition among OEMs, the television industry has evolved for good.
Porting your mobile number? These new rules apply from tomorrow
From December 16, the new set of guidelines for mobile number portability (MNP) issued by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India will take effect.
1st ODI, West Indies beat India: List of records broken
West Indies stunned India in the first ODI on Sunday to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.
Petition filed against Ajay Devgn's 'Tanhaji' in Delhi High Court
Barely days after massive protests were carried out against period drama movie Panipat, another history-based film Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior has landed into a legal soup, over alleged distortion of history.
#CitizenshipAct protests in Delhi turn violent; buses set on fire
As protests against the newly-enacted Citizenship Act entered the third day in the national capital, a protest march in South Delhi organized by students of Jamia Millia Islamia turned violent on Sunday evening.
This gaming laptop is available with Rs. 1.55 lakh discount
If you are looking for a new laptop with modern design, display, and flagship-grade hardware, then this might interest you.
What's a FASTag, how to get one, and other details
Starting today, the government has enforced the system of electronic toll collection on national highways using FASTags.
#NewsBytesWeeklyRecap: Next-gen Xbox, OPPO AR glasses, iOS issues, and more
This week in tech we saw some tempting hardware announcements, including that of the next-generation Xbox Series X console and OPPO's AR glasses.
Here's how much the 2020 Honda CBR1000RR-R Fireblade will cost
Japanese automaker Honda has revealed the pricing of its flagship motorcycle, the 2020 CBR1000RR-R Fireblade, in the UK.
Mi Band 3i to go on sale tomorrow via Flipkart
Xiaomi's recently-launched Mi Band 3i, which has so far been available exclusively via the official Mi online store, will go on sale through Flipkart starting tomorrow i.e. December 16.
Piracy strikes again! Rani Mukerji's 'Mardaani 2' leaked online
Rani Mukerji-starrer cop drama movie Mardaani 2 has become the latest victim of the seemingly unending practice of video piracy. The film was leaked online on Friday, just hours after its official theatrical release.
Pakistan's Abid Ali achieves this historic record: Details here
Pakistan's Abid Ali achieved a historic feat in cricket after striking a ton in the first Test against Sri Lanka on Sunday.
5 new smartphones coming to India soon (including Moto RAZR)
2019 has been a great year for smartphone enthusiasts. From stunning foldable phones to DSLR-killers and spec-loaded flagships, we have already seen some of the best handsets of the year.
Day-Night Test, Australia beat New Zealand: List of records broken
Australia beat New Zealand in the first Test of the three-match series at the Perth Stadium.
Payal Rohatgi arrested by Rajasthan Police for defaming Nehru family
Actress and model Payal Rohatgi has been arrested by Rajasthan Police for allegedly defaming the family of late politicians Motilal Nehru and Jawaharlal Nehru and other prominent Congress party leaders.
Xiaomi's touchscreen smart speaker is a Google Nest Hub lookalike
As the latest addition to its portfolio of smart home products, Xiaomi has launched the XiaoAI Touchscreen Speaker Pro 8 in China.
2019 Test cricket: A look at Marnus Labuschagne in numbers
Test cricket has found a new hero in the form of Marnus Labuschagne.
Airtel, Reliance Jio, Vodafone new prepaid plans compared
India's leading telecom operators, Bharti Airtel, Reliance Jio, and Vodafone, recently hiked the prices of their prepaid services and products in India.
Praveen Kumar drunkenly thrashed me, my minor son: Ex-cricketer's neighbor
Former cricketer Praveen Kumar is back in the news and for all the wrong reasons.
Shastri hints at sending Pant back to domestic cricket
Rishabh Pant has continued to deceive in limited-overs cricket and the recently-concluded T20I series showed why.
After supporting CAA, BJP's ally to move SC against law
As the uproar over the Citizenship (Amendment) Act continues to intensify, a key ally of the Bharatiya Janata Party in Assam has decided to move the Supreme Court against the contentious law.
Had five operations within 1.5yrs: Kim Kardashian on pregnancy complications
American television personality Kim Kardashian West has opened up about the health complications she suffered during and after her first two pregnancies.
Premier League, Arsenal vs Manchester City: Preview, Dream11 and more
Arsenal host Manchester City in a key Premier League clash at the Emirates.
Jaguar XE Reims Edition breaks cover: Details here
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has unveiled a special Reims Edition of its popular sedan, the XE.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar's injury went undetected despite scans: Details here
On Saturday, Indian pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar was ruled out of the ODI series against West Indies after a sports hernia injury resurfaced.
Amit Shah to discuss Citizenship Act with Meghalaya; hints changes
After the Citizenship (Amendment) Act stirred havoc in the Northeast, Home Minister Amit Shah has hinted that some changes to the legislation may be in order.
Cheapest Harley-Davidson cruiser to be launched in India in 2021
A few months back, Harley-Davidson had announced that it would introduce an affordable motorcycle for the Asian markets.
Samsung rolls out Android 10-based UI 2 for Note 10-series
Samsung's phablet-sized flagships, the Galaxy Note 10 and Note 10+, have started receiving the stable Android 10-based One UI 2.0 update.
#ComicBytes: Know all about Bhokal, the legendary warrior of Parilok
Bhokal is one of the rare Indian superheroes whose stories venture in the dark fantasy genre.
#GamingBytes: Teach basic mathematics using these games
Mathematics is something which several school students fear.
All the latest scoop around Realme Buds Air
Realme's first-ever truly-wireless earbuds, the Realme Buds Air, is set to go official in India on December 17. Over the past few days, several leaks and teasers have confirmed some of its key features including an AirPods-like design, bass-driven drivers, seamless connectivity, and wireless charging support.
Unmissable offer on best-selling BMW motorcycles: Details here
If you are a motorhead and looking for a Christmas gift for yourself, a premium sports bike could be a great present.
#TechBytes: How to watch Netflix with faraway friends?
Binging movies with friends is a real treat, as you can spend hours together, creating some of the most precious memories to cherish.
