18 Dec 2019

2nd ODI, India beat West Indies: List of records broken

The Indian cricket team beat West Indies on Wednesday to draw level in the three-match ODI series.

Realme Buds Air v/s Apple AirPods: Which one is better?

OPPO's spin-off Realme has launched its first-ever truly-wireless earbuds, foraying into the fast-growing market of audio wearables.

Hyderabad rape convicts confessed to 9 similar crimes: Police

In a shocking development in the gang-rape and murder of a 26-year-old Hyderabad veterinarian, Dr. Disha (name changed), last month, the police have claimed that two of the four accused had confessed to being involved in nine similar crimes.

Worst passwords of 2019: Check if yours is there

In the wake of all the recent leaks and breaches, having a strong password has become critical for every single internet user.

Nokia 2.3 launched in India, priced at Rs. 8,199

HMD Global, Nokia's brand licensee, has launched the budget friendly Nokia 2.3 smartphone in India at Rs. 8,199.

'Victory of principles': Mistry after being restored as Tata chairman

In a surprise move, the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) on Wednesday restored Cyrus Mistry as the executive chairman of the Tata Group.

2020 Royal Enfield Thunderbird spotted with a new instrument cluster

Royal Enfield is gearing up to launch the 2020 edition of its popular motorcycle, the Thunderbird, in India sometime soon.

A look at the best bargains in IPL history

Over the years, we have seen several players garner some massive bids in the Indian Premier League (IPL) auction.

This YouTuber is building a working avatar of Tesla's Cybertruck

Last month, Elon Musk hosted the dramatic launch of Cybertruck, his company Tesla's first-ever electric pickup.

Ed-tech start-up Springboard raises $11 million

Springboard, a San Francisco-headquartered company that provides career upscaling solutions with courses for data science, design, analytics, etc, has raised $11 million in post-Series A funding round.

Jacques Kallis joins Proteas coaching set-up: Details here

South African cricket legend Jacques Kallis has been appointed as the batting consultant of the national team.

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#CareerBytes: Tips for JEE aspirants to handle last-minute preparation stress

Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) is the most challenging engineering entrance exam conducted for admission to the country's top institutes.

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Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey just unfollowed Mark Zuckerberg

Twitter boss Jack Dorsey has never been a fan of Mark Zuckerberg, the co-founder of Facebook.

Radhika Apte's Apple TV+ series 'Shantaram' goes on floor

The shooting for Apple TV+'s upcoming series Shantaram has commenced in India.

Dortmund's Jadon Sancho breaks 51-year Bundesliga record: Details here

Jadon Sancho has gone on to become a rising sensation in the world of football.

NASA's 'low-boom' supersonic X-plane will take off soon

Despite having the technology for supersonic travel for decades, we don't have a single plane that could fly passengers at speeds exceeding that of sound (343 m/sec).

Flipkart Year End Sale: Top deals on best-selling smartphones

In an attempt to push sales, Flipkart has announced Year End Sale, which will kick-off from December 21.

IPL 2020 auction: Preview, players in focus and more

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 auction is set to be held in Kolkata on Thursday.

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Harvard scientist plans a dating-app based on DNA. God much?

Normally, when you hear about a dating app, you think of a platform that uses location among other factors to find a partner to date.

Supreme Court rejects Nirbhaya convict's plea seeking death penalty review

The Supreme Court on Wednesday dismissed the review petition filed by one of the convicts in the 2012 Nirbhaya rape and murder case.

ICC launches investigation into Qatar T10 League: Details here

The ICC is investigating the Qatar T10 league after intercepting known miscreants in the event.

#CareerBytes: UPSC CSE 2020- Important dates and details to know

Every year, the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) conducts the Civil Services Examination (CSE) for recruiting candidates to various Civil Services of India.

2020 Porsche Macan GTS breaks cover: Details here

German automaker Porsche has taken the wraps off the new GTS variant of its popular five-seater SUV, the Macan.

Alia Bhatt shares wrong Preamble, amid CAA protests; gets trolled

Following actors Sonakshi Sinha and Ishaan Khatter, Alia Bhatt also shared a picture of the Preamble to the Constitution of India, to show support towards the students protesting against the Citizenship Amendment Act.

El Clasico: Preview, Dream11, stats and more

La Liga sees Barcelona host Real Madrid in El Clasico tonight.

Redmi Note 8 Pro bricking for some people: Here's why

A few weeks back, Xiaomi unveiled its super-impressive Redmi Note 8 Pro in the Indian market.

Supreme Court refuses to stay implementation of Citizenship Amendment Act

On Wednesday, the Supreme Court refused to stay the implementation of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA).

Day after Seelampur violence, Section 144 imposed in Northeast Delhi

Early on Wednesday morning, the police imposed Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) in the North East Delhi district of the national capital.

OnePlus to unveil Concept One at CES. What is it?

OnePlus recently sent out invites for a special event that will be hosted at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2020 in Las Vegas early next year.

Now, get Apple Arcade for a year at Rs. 999

In a bid to boost its services business, Apple has launched an annual plan for Arcade, its subscription-based gaming service.

SC to hear nearly 60 pleas against Citizenship Act today

Today, the Supreme Court will hear nearly 60 petitions challenging the newly-implemented Citizenship Act, which has created a storm across India.

#ComicBytes: Five super-weak superheroes from the DC Universe

Did you think only Marvel has weak superheroes? You are dead wrong.

#GamingBytes: Five best detective video games of all time

The thrill of solving a puzzle before the protagonist is what draws us to detective films and stories.

Vivo's new smartphones come with Samsung chipsets, 64MP cameras, 5G-connectivity

Expanding its portfolio of smartphones, Chinese tech giant Vivo has launched the X30 Pro and X30 in its home country.

8 cheap and creative DIY home decorating ideas for Christmas

The holidays are coming! And, every house deserves a bit of warmth, glitz and glow during the festivals.

2020 TVS Apache RR 310 to get dual-tone paint job

TVS Motor Company is working to launch the 2020 edition of its sports tourer, the Apache RR 310, by January 2020.

17 Dec 2019

Leak reveals details about Samsung's Galaxy S11+ 108MP camera setup

Samsung has some major camera upgrades planned for the Galaxy S11 series and the current leak makes us more excited for the upcoming phones.

Inspiring stories of five acid attack survivors to know about

Acid attacks are the most horrendous and gruesome crimes that not only cause physical trauma but emotional and psychological trauma to victims.

This bug crashes WhatsApp for entire groups, deletes chat history

WhatsApp - the biggest messaging service on the planet - has become a point of security concern for people around the globe.

2019 Mitsubishi Outlander SUV gets Rs. 5 lakh price cut

In an attempt to ramp up sales, Japanese automaker Mitsubishi has announced a massive Rs. 5 lakh price cut on the 2019 model of its flagship SUV, the Outlander.

Samsung Galaxy A51 spotted on support page, India launch imminent

After announcing its premium mid-ranger, the Galaxy A51, in Vietnam last week, South Korean tech giant Samsung is working to launch the handset in India soon.

OPPO ColorOS 7 brings significant gaming improvement: Details here

OPPO's newly announced Android 10-based ColorOS 7 update offers a whole new user experience with several customization features, UI changes, performance improvements, and localized features for users in India.

Tokyo Olympics: FIH announces India's men and women's hockey schedule

The Indian men's and women's hockey teams will begin their campaigns against New Zealand and the Netherlands respectively at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics on July 25, International Hockey Federation (FIH) said on Tuesday.

Hrithik Roshan's 'Super 30' to have a Hollywood remake?

Hrithik Roshan-starrer Super 30 may soon become the first-ever Bollywood film to be remade in Hollywood.

Most downloaded apps and games of this decade

Over the years, phones have changed much more than anyone could have imagined.

Jamia violence: Sonia Gandhi leads Opposition delegation to meet President

At a time when protests against the newly-implemented Citizenship Act have sparked across the nation, Congress interim President Sonia Gandhi led an Opposition delegation that met President Ram Nath Kovind to discuss the tense situation.

A look at the best finds of Indian Premier League

The Indian Premier League (IPL) is set to witness its 13th edition in 2020.

Realme X2 v/s Redmi K20: Which one should you buy?

Realme has launched its premium mid-range handset, the Realme X2 in India today. The handset arrives as an upgrade to the Realme XT featuring an AMOLED screen, power cameras, capable Snapdragon 730G chipset, and 30W fast charging support.

Ducati to launch Streetfighter V2 superbike in mid-2020, confirms CEO

Ducati is working to launch a new sports bike, the Streetfighter V2, by mid-2020.

Stone-pelting in Delhi's Seelampur over CAA; cops use tear gas

Agitation against the Citizenship Act turned violent in New Delhi, again, after protesters allegedly pelted stones at cops and they used tear gas to disperse them away.

Jasprit Bumrah trains with Team India in Vizag: Details here

Indian fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah was seen training with the national team in Vizag on Tuesday.

Jamia violence: 400 students, studying in Harvard, Yale condemn it

The violence unleashed on the students of Jamia Millia Islamia and Aligarh Muslim University by the cops has been called out by one and all.

#TechBytes: 5 new features you can try on WhatsApp

Unlike Telegram and Signal, Facebook-owned WhatsApp has been incredibly slow with feature upgrades.

Food-tech start-up HungerBox raises $12 million in funding

HungerBox, a Bengaluru-based B2B food and beverage technology company that provides solutions for corporate, has raised $12 million in funding.

Realme X2, and its truly-wireless earphones launched in India

After several leaks and rumors, Realme has finally launched the much-awaited X2 smartphone in India today at a starting price of Rs. 16,999.

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

The Indian cricket team is in a must-win scenario against West Indies in the second ODI match to be held on Wednesday in Visakhapatnam.

#CareerBytes: BCom v/s BBA - Which one should you choose?

Choosing a career path after Class-12 can be quite daunting as there are many options available today.

Conversations have taken place: du Plessis on ABD's international return

South African cricket team captain Faf du Plessis had revealed on Monday that talks are going on between the country's cricket board (CSA) and AB de Villiers regarding the latter's return to the team before the ICC T20 World Cup in Australia next year.

Now, Instagram will automatically warn about fake posts: Here's how

In a bid to combat fake news and misinformation, Facebook-owned Instagram is rolling out the ability to flag misleading posts.

Ellyse Perry is ICC Women's Cricketer of the Year

Australian women cricketers dominated the ICC annual awards held on December 17.

Pakistani court sentences former President Pervez Musharraf to death

Pervez Musharraf, the former President of Pakistan, was on Tuesday handed over a death sentence in a high-treason case.

Five tips to make your workout routine more effective

Are you spending long hours in the gym but still not getting the desired results?

Tata Sky to launch Android-based Binge+ set-top box

Taking on Airtel's Xstream Box and Dish TV's SMRT Hub, Tata Sky is working to launch its own Android-based Binge+ set-top box.

Everything you need to know about organ donation in India

Organ donation is the greatest act of kindness as it gives the gift of life to someone. It is the process of donating organs to those needing a transplant.

Australia announce 14-man squad for India ODIs: Details here

Australia have announced a 14-man squad for the upcoming ODI series against India next month.

Ranveer Singh-Alia Bhatt's 'Gully Boy' out of Oscars 2020 race

Gully Boy, which was India's official entry to Oscars 2020 for the "Best International feature" category, is out of the race, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced.

JBL's new wireless headphones charge from light, deliver unlimited listening

Every wireless headphone owner knows the pain of plugging their device to a power adapter after every few hours of usage.

Windows 10 users can now make phone calls from PC

After a long wait, Microsoft has confirmed that calling capabilities are being rolled out for all Windows 10 users.

Jamia violence: 10 arrested, none of them are students

Two days after Jamia Millia Islamia University witnessed a never-seen-before clash between cops and students, Delhi Police arrested 10 people in connection to the violence.

Here's how the Hyundai Aura will look like

South Korean automaker Hyundai is all set to unveil its sub-4m compact sedan, the Aura, in India on December 19.

Citizenship Act protests: Curfew lifted in Assam, broadband services resume

The curfew imposed in Assam's capital Guwahati was lifted on Tuesday, but with a rider. The restrictions will remain in place during the night, state finance minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced yesterday.

#ComicBytes: Lesser known facts about the Devil of Hell's Kitchen

Daredevil is a unique superhero. He was created with inputs from not one but four legendary comic book artists- Stan Lee, Bill Everett, Jack Kirby, and Frank Miller.

#GamingBytes: Top five assault games of all time

Assault games are a favorite among regular gamers.

Second-generation Range Rover Evoque to be launched in February: Report

Jaguar Land Rover, the British luxury car brand owned by India's Tata Group, is gearing up to launch the second-generation Range Rover Evoque SUV in India sometime in February next year, according to a report.

Top five best places to spend New Year's Eve 2020

It's never too early to plan your New Year celebrations.

Top B2B tech events and conferences to attend in 2020

Major tech events and conferences are nothing less than a Mecca for technology enthusiasts and manufacturers of the world to meet and showcase the future of the industry.