22 Dec 2019

India beat West Indies to win ODI series: Records broken

The Indian cricket team beat West Indies in the third ODI on Sunday to seal the series by a 2-1 margin.

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#NewsBytesWeeklyRecap: Light-powered headphones, Realme buds, Facebook's leak, DNA dating, more

In the third week of December, the world of tech witnessed plenty of activity, both good and bad.

Five ways to keep warm and healthy this winter

Frosty days and chilly winds have arrived!

KTM 250 Adventure to be launched in India in mid-2020

Austrian automaker KTM is working to launch an entry-level 250cc model of its Adventure line-up of off-road motorcycles sometime in mid-2020, according to Autocar.

UP cop, shot at during CAA protests, saved by wallet

By some stroke of luck, a police constable in Uttar Pradesh's Firozabad escaped death during protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act on Saturday.

Maruti Suzuki Ertiga crosses sales milestone of 5 lakh units

Maruti Suzuki, one of the leading automobile manufacturers in India, has announced that its seven-seater MPV Ertiga, which first went on sale eight years ago, has crossed the sales milestone of 5 lakh units.

Muzaffarnagar: 60 shops closed after Adityanath seeks 'revenge' over violence

Over 60 shops in Uttar Pradesh's Muzaffarnagar were sealed following violent protests in the city.

Apparently, India cuts internet more than any other country

In the wake of violent protests against CAA/CAB, the Indian Government has created another concern for people in the country - unexpected internet shutdown.

Chris Lynn creates history in Big Bash League: Details here

Swashbuckling batsman Chris Lynn scored a breezy 35-ball 94 for the Brisbane Heat against Sydney Sixers in the ongoing Big Bash League (BBL) 2019-20 season.

This 4K Samsung TV is listed with a massive discount

If you're planning to upgrade from you old CRT or HDTV to a new hi-tech 4K television, this might interest you.

Pakistan equal Team India's unique record in Tests: Details here

The Pakistan cricket team dominated the second Test against Sri Lanka as they amassed 553/3 declared in their second innings.

Here is the list of Liverpool's achievements in 2019

Liverpool have continued their sublime run of form in 2019 and it makes them a force to be reckoned with.

'The Rise of Skywalker' posts fifth-highest preview collection ever

Despite harsh reviews, Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker is nailing it at the international box office.

BMW's fully-electric SUV, the iX3, to get around 440km range

BMW has confirmed that it will commence the production of its fully-electric car, the iX3, from 2020.

IPL 2020: Squad analysis of Kolkata Knight Riders

Kolkata Knight Riders stole the show in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 auction.

Poco F2 likely to launch in 2020, company head teases

After going silent for more than a year, Poco, the sub-brand of Xiaomi, finally appears to be gearing up for a return.

'Challenge people to find discrimination in my policies': PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday addressed the 'Aabhar Rally' at Delhi's Ramlila Maidan.

Odisha man tied to a tree, beaten, urinated on

In a shocking incident, a man in Odisha was tied to a tree and thrashed brutally by two miscreants. They also urinated in the victim's mouth when he asked them for water.

Premier League, Tottenham Hotspur vs Chelsea: Preview, Dream11 and more

Tottenham Hotspur host fourth-placed Chelsea in a crunch Premier League gameweek 18 battle on Sunday.

Watch: Virat Kohli turns Santa Claus for shelter home kids

Christmas came early for some kids as Team India skipper Virat Kohli turned this year's Santa Claus for them (and a convincing one at that).

Facebook will not use two-factor phone numbers for suggesting friends

In a bid to boost the security and privacy of its users, Facebook has announced that it will no longer use the phone numbers given to enable two-factor authentication for suggesting friends.

Premier League, gameweek 18: Here are the key numbers

Seven matches were held on Saturday in gameweek 18 of the Premier League 2019-20 season.

Pragya Thakur files complaint against SpiceJet crew over seat allotment

Bharatiya Janata Party MP Pragya Singh Thakur on Saturday filed a complaint against private airline SpiceJet alleging misconduct.

Night Mode more dangerous for eyes, worsens sleep cycle: Study

A few years ago, several studies indicated that blue light from phones/laptops can affect eye health and sleep patterns.

Aaradhya delivers powerful performance at school annual day; Amitabh elated

Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan's daughter Aaradhya Bachchan's powerful performance on women empowerment at her school annual day is winning hearts on the internet.

OPPO launches two new budget friendly smartphones: Details here

As an addition to its wallet-friendly A series of smartphones, Chinese tech giant OPPO has launched the A91 and A8 handsets in its home country.

Amid protests, Modi to launch BJP's election campaign in Delhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address a mega rally at Delhi's Ramlila Maidan on Sunday, launching the Bharatiya Janata Party's election campaign for the assembly elections next year.

Volkswagen Passat facelift spotted testing in India: Details here

German automaker Volkswagen is working to launch the 2020 edition of its flagship sedan, the Passat, in India sometime soon.

#CBSE2020: What parents should not do before their children's pre-boards

The CBSE board exams are barely a few months away and students must be busy with the preparation while also gearing up for the pre-board examinations.

Here's looking at Christian Bale's best performances

Christian Bale is one of the most talented actors in Hollywood in recent times.

Kia Carnival MPV teased in India, launch imminent

A few days back, we reported that the South Korean automaker Kia is working to launch its second four-wheeler, the Carnival, in India.

BS6 Volkswagen Vento to be launched as a petrol-only model

Volkswagen India is gearing up to launch the BS6-compliant version of its popular sedan, the Vento, in India next year.

21 Dec 2019

'Dabangg 3' off to slow start, marred by anti-CAA protests

Salman Khan's much-awaited cop drama movie Dabangg 3, that released on Friday, has recorded a sluggish start (according to Bhai's standards) at the box office.

OnePlus is offering Rs. 5 lakh for hacking its phones

OnePlus is striving hard to protect its customers and their data.

Ahead of January 2020 launch, MG ZS EV pre-bookings commence

MG Motor India has commenced the pre-bookings for its fully-electric SUV, the ZS EV, at a token amount of Rs. 50,000.

Bank KYC forms to start asking your religion: Here's why

Banks may soon start asking depositors to disclose their religion. What's the need for this?

Get Apple Music free for six months (not in India)

If you have been looking out for an offer or discount on Apple Music, the premium music streaming service that the company offers, then now is your time.

IPL teams unhappy with starting date of the 13th edition

The Indian Premier League (IPL) season 2020 could see a possible start on March 28.

Carlo Ancelotti appointed Everton manager: Details here

Premier League club Everton have appointed Carlo Ancelotti as their manager on a four-and-a-half-year contract.

Premier League, Manchester City vs Leicester: Preview, Dream11 and more

Manchester City and Leicester City are braced for a tight battle in gameweek 18 of the Premier League on Saturday.

CAA-stir: Prashant Kishor questions Congress' absenteeism, gets slammed

On Saturday, JD(U) leader and poll-strategist Prashant Kishor asked Congress why isn't it on the streets protesting against the controversial Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and National Register of Citizens (NRC).

Apple has a secret team working on satellites: Details here

Along with iPhones, insanely expensive Macs, and a range of services, Apple is working on satellites too.

Sundar Pichai is getting a huge pay raise in 2020

The CEO of Google and its parent company Alphabet, Sundar Pichai, is getting a huge pay raise in the year 2020.

Realme Winter Sale: Discounts on best-selling Realme smartphones

In an attempt to attract more buyers, Realme is back with another edition of its year-end sale, the Realme Winter Sale.

8 natural ways to protect your skin in winter

Frosty days and chilly winds are here!

IPL 2020: Squad analysis of champions Mumbai Indians

Indian Premier League (IPL) outfit Mumbai Indians already have a settled side and their core is strong.

#CAAProtests: Bandh called by RJD brings Bihar to halt

As protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) are raging across India, Lalu Prasad Yadav's RJD called for a bandh in Bihar on Saturday. This shutdown adversely affected rail and road traffic.

"Cop said he would tear my beard" Journalist detained; released

As protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act raged across the nation, the situation in Uttar Pradesh seems to have gotten out of hand.

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#BugAlert: Critical security flaw in Twitter, update app immediately

After Facebook, Amazon's Ring, and SonyLIV, microblogging giant Twitter has disclosed a vulnerability, one that may have compromised the accounts of its users.

U-14 cricket: Key details about Rahul Dravid's son Samit

Former Indian cricket team captain Rahul Dravid's son, Samit, cracked a solid double century in an Under-14 state-level match this week.

India vs West Indies, 3rd ODI: Preview, Dream11 and more

India and West Indies will battle it out for the ODI series decider in Cuttack on Sunday.

Anti-CAA stir: 15 arrested over Daryaganj violence, detained minors released

Late last evening, Daryaganj in Old Delhi became the epicenter of tensions after almost 40 people, including minors, were detained. The people were taken into custody after a protest against the new law on citizenship took a violent turn.

Police complaint filed against Farhan Akhtar over anti-CAA tweet

On Friday, a police complaint was filed against actor/director Farhan Akhtar for allegedly posting seditious content and distorting facts about the newly-implemented Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA).

Vivo S1 Pro will be launched in India in January

As an upgrade to its mid-ranger S1, Vivo is working to launch the S1 Pro in India, according to 91Mobiles.

Key details about Arsenal's new manager Mikel Arteta

Premier League club Arsenal appointed their former captain Mikel Arteta as the new manager.

No nationwide NRC announced, says government as CAA protests continue

The protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and the National Register of Citizens (NRC) have spread across the nation in just over a week.

UP: 11 die in anti-CAA protests, cops contradict number

The stir against Citizenship Amendment Act has thrown normal life out of gear in Uttar Pradesh and has taken the lives of 11 people in the last two days, TOI reported citing hospitals' data.

Indians spend 75 days a year on smartphones, social media

Smartphone addiction has long been a concern but a new survey has painted an even grimmer picture of the situation in India.

2020 KTM RC 390 to get a complete cosmetic overhaul

Bajaj-owned KTM is gearing up to launch the 2020 edition of its popular fully-faired motorcycle, the RC 390.

Jharkhand may slip from BJP's hands, suggest exit polls

The state of Jharkhand might slip from BJP's hands, weeks after the saffron party failed to form a government in Maharashtra despite being the single-largest party.

#CAAProtests: Agitation turns violent in Delhi; minors, Chandrashekhar Azad detained

A day of peaceful protest against the contentious Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) took a violent turn late Friday night in Delhi.

#BugAlert: SonyLIV flaw risked personal emails, phone numbers of users

SonyLIV, the popular over-the-top streaming service operated by Sony Pictures Networks, had a critical security flaw.

#CBSE2020: Tips to boost your memory before board exams

CBSE board exam preparation can be a stressful time for many students, but they need not worry if they study hard and prepare properly.

#LeakPeek: Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite to pack Snapdragon 855 chipset

As an addition to its flagship Galaxy S10 series of smartphones, Samsung is gearing up to launch the Galaxy S10 Lite in the coming days.

BS6-compliant Hyundai Verna to be launched in India in early-2020

Hyundai has been working to launch the BS6-compliant version of its popular sedan, the Verna, in India, for quite some time.

Six simple (and cheap) DIY home decor projects to try

If you hold the opinion that you need to be a millionaire to revamp your house, it's high time we bust that myth for you.