01 Jan 2020

Honda Activa 6G to be launched on January 15

Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) is all set to launch the Activa 6G in India later this month.

Samsung's future smartphone could offer an expandable screen: Details here

If you are already sold on how the Galaxy S11 looks like or are saving up for Galaxy Fold 2, you would be amazed by what Samsung might have in store in the coming years.

OPPO may soon launch its own smart TV

Chinese tech giant OPPO is actively diversifying its product portfolio, and it could now venture into smart television space.

New Army Chief says India-China border needs more attention

A day after taking over as the 28th Chief of the Indian Army, General Manoj Mukund Naravane said that India needs to pay more attention to the China front and enhance capabilities along the Northern border.

#CareerBytes: Five New Year resolutions that every student should make

The New Year is here, and it is now time to focus on new beginnings. This is also the best time to make changes to our lives with new resolutions for the better.

Hardik Pandya announces engagement to Natasa Stankovic in style

Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya has announced his engagement to Serbian actress Natasa Stankovic.

Here's the full schedule of Indian cricket team for 2020

The Indian cricket team had an amazing run in 2019, barring the semi-final loss to New Zealand.

Attention, SBI customers! These new banking rules take effect today

If you have an account in the State Bank of India (SBI), you may want to pay attention to this.

Ravi Shastri calls Virat Kohli the perfect captain: Here's why

While former Indian captains Sourav Ganguly and MS Dhoni made Men in Blue a force to reckon with, current Indian skipper Virat Kohli has made them the team to beat.

Chahar explains why he doesn't want to play all matches

Young Indian medium pacer Deepak Chahar grabbed headlines in 2019, owing to his prolific bowling.

Mahindra to unveil Gusto-based e-scooter in early-2020: Report

Taking on Bajaj Chetak and Ather 450, Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. is working to unveil a new electric scooter in the first quarter of 2020, according to Autocar.

Huawei P40 Pro to feature a massive seven cameras

In a bid to take on Samsung's upcoming S11 series, arch-rival Huawei is preparing to launch its flagship P40 smartphones in the first quarter of this year.

'New Year's gift': LPG prices hiked for fifth straight month

Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinder prices were hiked for the fifth consecutive month on Wednesday.

WATCH: Rashid Khan hits extraordinary shot in BBL

The format of Twenty20 (T20) is considered to be the slam-bang version of the game, as batsmen tend to produce some incredible as well as unique shots to keep the runs coming at any cost.

#CareerBytes: Top scholarship programs every medical aspirant should know about

In India, medicine is one of the most sought-after professional courses among youngsters.

#LeakPeek: Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Lite's photos reveal key details

We know Samsung is geared up to launch Galaxy Note 10 Lite and S10 Lite as affordable variants of the full-fledged flagship models.

Pakistan need to improve their performance in white-ball cricket: Misbah-ul-Haq

As Pakistan ended 2019 on a good note, beating Sri Lanka 1-0 in a two-Test series, head coach Misbah-ul-Haq has a new resolution for 2020.

Chandrayaan-3 approved; 4 astronauts identified for Gaganyaan: ISRO chief

Indian Space Research Organization chief K Sivan on Wednesday announced that the space agency's third lunar mission, Chandrayaan-3, has been approved by the Centre.

Can Arsenal put home advantage to good use against United?

Struggling Arsenal would lock horns with Manchester United in their opening Premier League tie of 2020 at the Emirates Stadium in London on Wednesday.

2020 Mahindra TUV300 spotted testing: What has changed?

Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. is working to unveil the 2020 edition of its popular SUV, the TUV300, in India at the upcoming Auto Expo in February.

Industrialist Puneet Agrawal and 5 relatives die in tragic accident

In a tragic accident on New Year's eve, business tycoon Puneet Agrawal and five of his relatives died as an elevator crashed at a farmhouse in Mhow, Madhya Pradesh.

WhatsApp will stop working on these smartphones from today

WhatsApp is withdrawing support for a number of dated smartphones from today.

OPPO A5 2020 becomes cheaper by up to Rs. 1,000

In an attempt to push sales, Chinese tech giant OPPO has reduced the prices of its budget-friendly A5 2020 smartphone in India.

JEE

#CareerBytes: Tips to calm your nerves one week before JEE-Main

Joint Entrance Examination (JEE), comprising Main and Advanced, is the most challenging engineering entrance exam in the country.

Trains to get costlier as Railways hike fares starting today

Starting January 1, 2020, Indian Railways will be hiking train fares across its network, barring suburban train services.

Use these mobile apps to prepare for CBSE board exams 

The Class 10 and Class 12 board exams are considered crucial milestones in every student's life.

#ComicBytes: Know the Indian superhero created by Stan Lee himself

Stan Lee, the legendary storyteller has created some of the most popular superheroes of all time.

Xiaomi Mi Watch Color smartwatch unveiled: Details here

As the latest addition to its portfolio of wearables, Xiaomi has introduced a new smartwatch in China.

Fascinating facts about dogs you should know

Dogs are a man's best friend, and a truly reliable and loyal ones at that.

OPPO F15 to be launched in India soon: Details here

As an addition to its mid-range premium F series of smartphones, Chinese tech giant OPPO is working to launch the F15 in India sometime soon.

31 Dec 2019

Slut-shamed for sharing swimsuit pictures, Sona Mohapatra slams trolls

On Monday, singer-composer Sona Mohapatra had shared pictures of herself from a vacation wherein she was in a swimsuit.

Five records which Virat Kohli can script in 2020

Indian skipper Virat Kohli had yet another phenomenal year, as he scripted numerous records.

Kashmir: SMS service to be restored from Dec 31 midnight

The Center has decided to restore the Short Messaging Service (SMS) in the Kashmir Valley from the midnight of December 31, nearly five months after its suspension since August.

Fan threatens suicide if SRK doesn't announce his next film

The fans of Shah Rukh Khan are quite like him - extremely passionate and a bit crazy, if we may.

Kanpur's temperature hits zero degrees; Delhi will get slight relief

Temperatures across North India are scripting new records on a daily basis, and the same happened today when the mercury hit zero degree Celsius in Uttar Pradesh's Kanpur, reports SkyMet.

#ThatWas2019: Five amazing feats we witnessed in 2019

The year 2019 was a memorable one for the sporting world.

All you need to know about Reliance's grocery business, JioMart

In a major move, Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) has launched 'JioMart,' an e-commerce venture to deliver groceries.

Amazon sale: Exciting deals on best-selling OnePlus smartphones

In an attempt to ramp up sales during the festive season, Amazon has announced attractive discounts on the OnePlus 7 and 7T smartphones.

Hero MotoCorp launches BS6-compliant HF Deluxe for Rs. 56,000

In an attempt to meet the upcoming emission norms, Hero MotoCorp, one of the leading two-wheeler manufacturers in India, has launched the BS6-compliant version of its popular commuter motorcycle, the HF Deluxe.

#CareerBytes: Important entrance exam deadlines in 2020 students should know

Every year, thousands of competitive exams are conducted in India either for finding eligible candidates for certain college admissions or filling vacant government sector jobs.

Maharashtra Cabinet expansion: Several Congress leaders upset after being ignored

Yesterday, Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray expanded his Cabinet, more than a month after he took oath.

Anderson or Broad could be dropped from XI: Here's why

Veteran English pacers James Anderson and Stuart Broad might be dropped from the XI for the upcoming Test against South Africa from Friday.

Flipkart's 'Flipstart Days' sale 2020: Check best deals and offers

Flipkart will host its first sale of the new year from tomorrow i.e January 1. Titled Flipstart Days, the monthly sale will remain live till January 3.

General Manoj Mukund Naravane takes charge as 28th Army Chief

On Tuesday, General Manoj Mukund Naravane took charge as the 28th Chief of the Indian Army, succeeding General Bipin Rawat, who has been appointed as the first Chief of Defense Staff.

Indian government allows China's Huawei to join 5G trials

In a major push towards next-generation connectivity, the Indian government has allowed Chinese giant Huawei to join its 5G trials.

Jawa Perak's official bookings to commence from tomorrow: Details here

Classic Legends, a subsidiary of Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. which owns Jawa Motorcycles, is all set to commence the bookings for the bobber-styled Perak in India.

What do the administrators, cricketers think about mandatory four-day Tests?

On Monday, media reports stated that the International Cricket Council (ICC) is considering to make four-day Tests mandatory from 2023.

Five tips to avoid gaining weight this winters

Winters can be a tricky time for your health.

First CDS Bipin Rawat speaks on new role, his strategy

The 27th Chief of Indian Army, General Bipin Rawat, is all set to take office as India's first Chief of Defense Staff, and quite naturally the expectations from him are high.

#ThatWas2019: Reliving the achievements of Indian sports

In 2019, the sporting world witnessed numerous top moments, with athletes soaring high as they scripted several achievements.

#NewYearsEve: All about the traffic restrictions in Delhi, tonight

Getting to the heart of New Delhi for New Year's celebrations will not be easy tonight, courtesy the number of restrictions that cops have put.

SpaceX's Mars rocket prototype will fly in 2-3 months

As the world continues to celebrate the holiday season, SpaceX is working hard to get the next prototype of its giant Mars rocket, Starship, ready.

I do break down but that's normal: Shweta Tiwari

TV actress Shweta Tiwari, who returned to the small screen after a three-year break, opened up about her personal and work life, in an interview with Hindustan Times. She recently got separated from her former husband Abhinav Kohli.

#CareerBytes: Scholarships for law students in India

Law is a highly coveted career option among youngsters in India, given the lucrative opportunities it offers.

Tata Sky increases prices of its HD, SD set-top boxes

Tata Sky has increased the prices of its HD and SD set-top boxes (STBs) in India by up to Rs. 300. Notably, during the festive Diwali season, the company had reduced the prices of these STBs by the exact same amount.

#ThatWas2019: Best budget smartphones of this year

2019 was a great year for smartphone lovers, especially when you look at how the budget handsets have evolved.

Indian Railways to make anti-CAA protesters pay Rs. 80 crore

Indian Railways isn't letting the vandals, who destroyed its property while protesting against the controversial Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), go unpunished and plans to make them pay, quite literally.

#ComicBytes: Lesser known facts about Venom, everyone's favorite anti-hero

He's cruel, vile, and has done some pretty questionable stuff to a lot of people. Still, Venom is loved by fans across the world.

#FinancialBytes: Five reasons why your loan application can be rejected

Whether it is a medical emergency or any other financial emergency, bank loans can come in handy in times of need.

Realme X50 to house 64MP quad rear camera: Details here

Realme is all set to launch the X50 5G smartphone in China on January 7.

Five animals (presumed to be extinct) that resurfaced this year

While extinction of animal species is a completely natural phenomenon, scientists estimate that they are today being lost at up to as much as 1,000 times the standard rate of extinction, with dozens of species disappearing every single day.

#ThatWas2019: What made news in the entertainment space this year?

With Zaira Wasim deciding to quit the industry, Kangana Ranaut getting into (another) dirty brawl, Karan Johar grabbing headlines for the infamous house party allegedly involving drugs, Hrithik Roshan making a roaring comeback, and Shahid Kapoor bringing us one of the most polarizing Hindi films ever, 2019 has been an eventful year for Bollywood.