07 Jan 2020

2nd T20I, India beat Sri Lanka: List of records broken

All-round India overcame Sri Lanka in the second T20I in Indore to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.

You can acquire Indian citizenship through these ways

When it comes to attaining Indian citizenship, certain elements of an individual's rights and entitlement are taken into consideration.

#HealthBytes: Five foods and supplements that work like Viagra

Erectile dysfunction (ED) or impotence is a major sexual health problem among men, characterized by difficulty in attaining and/or maintaining a healthy erection.

2nd Test, England beat South Africa: List of records broken

England overcame hosts South Africa in the second Test match held at Newlands in Cape Town.

'Shikara': Vidhu Chopra's comeback film on exodus of Kashmiri Pandits

Almost three decades back, India witnessed one of the biggest mass human exoduses in its independent history - the 1989-1990 forced exodus of Kashmir Pandits.

Renault to unveil Zoe EV at 2020 Auto Expo: Report

French automaker Renault is working to launch its all-electric hatchback, the Zoe, in India sometime by 2020-2021, according to Autocar.

CES 2020: ASUS unveils ROG Zephyrus G14 gaming laptop

As an addition to its portfolio of gaming laptops, Taiwanese tech giant ASUS has announced the Zephyrus G14 at the ongoing Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2020 in Las Vegas.

Rohit Sharma backs this player to bat at number four

The number four batting spot for Team India has been a topic of debate for quite some time now.

CES 2020: Meet NEON, the world's first 'Artificial Human'

At the ongoing CES 2020 trade show in Las Vegas, Samsung-backed Star Labs has unveiled NEON - the world's first "Artificial Human".

Kicked by male cops, was called Pakistani: Activist Sadaf Jafar

Arrested for protesting against the contentious Citizenship Amendment Act in Lucknow last month, Congress worker and social activist Sadaf Jafar has alleged that she was assaulted by male cops while in police custody.

These women's tennis records could be scripted in 2020

The world of tennis saw an epic year in 2019 as both men and women nailed it with record-breaking performances.

Nirbhaya's rapists to be hanged till death on January 22

The four men, who raped Nirbhaya in 2012, will be hanged till death on January 22 at 7 am, Delhi's Patiala Court announced on Tuesday.

Here are the key football transfer news and updates

The January transfer window is currently on and several top European clubs are looking to get some deals done to help them in the remainder of the 2019-20 season.

#CareerBytes: Useful YouTube Channels and tips for Class-12 Economics preparation

The 2020 CBSE Class 12 board examinations are set to commence from February 15 and go on till March 30.

Can Prithvi Shaw recover in time for New Zealand tour?

Young Indian opener Prithvi Shaw suffered a setback after he injured his shoulder during a Ranji Trophy tie last week.

Here's what Guardiola said about coaching United or Madrid

Pep Guardiola is considered to be one of the greatest football managers in Europe, as he is currently having a great stint in England, with Manchester City.

Income Tax relief for middle class likely in Budget 2020

With the announcement of the Union Budget 2020 less than a month away, the Ministry of Finance is apparently looking into providing income tax relief to the middle class.

Sony's Vision-S electric car concept breaks cover at CES 2020

In an astonishing move, Japanese tech giant Sony, which is known for making smartphones, televisions, gaming consoles, cameras, laptops, has unveiled a car at Consumer Electronics Show. That's right!

India vs Australia: Langer takes break, endorses caretaker coach McDonald

Australia cricket team coach Justin Langer is taking a break and will not travel to India for the upcoming ODI series, starting January 14.

Iran designates all US forces as "terrorists" for killing Soleimani

On Tuesday, Iran designated all forces of the US as "terrorists" by passing a Bill in the Parliament.

Samsung Galaxy A51 and Galaxy A71's India pricing revealed

South Korean tech giant Samsung is working to launch the recently-announced mid-range smartphones, the Galaxy A51 and Galaxy A71, in India sometime next week.

CES: Foldable PCs are here, Intel shows its concept prototype

Alongside the launch of its new 10nm Tiger Lake architecture, Intel has unveiled Horseshoe Bend, a folding PC concept with a whacky name.

Mumbai: 'Free Kashmir' poster sparks controversy, Fadnavis questions Uddhav Thackeray

A 'Free Kashmir' poster was spotted at Mumbai's Gateway of India yesterday, and quite naturally it has kicked up a storm with politicians wading into it.

Rohit Sharma ready for Test cricket challenge in New Zealand

India's senior opening batsman Rohit Sharma is wary of the tough challenge that awaits him in the upcoming Test series against New Zealand next month.

Dell Concept UFO: A portable Nintendo Switch-like windows gaming PC

Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is not just about new upcoming technology, but it's also a great place for companies to showcase interesting concepts/ideas that may not release anytime soon.

Dean Elgar believes he was not out following DRS controversy

South African opener Dean Elgar has said that he was pretty confident that he was not out despite being dismissed under controversial circumstances during the second Test against England.

Five ways to cut down your sugar intake

While science has found and concluded that a limited intake of sugar (especially naturally occurring ones) is mostly fine for you, excess of sweetness could be detrimental for your health.

#CareerBytes: Latest CBSE Class-10 2020 exam pattern for all subjects

The CBSE Board Examination 2020 for Class-10 will commence from February 15 and go on till March 20.

There's nothing tougher than India in India, says Marnus Labuschagne

Australian batsman Marnus Labuschagne had a dream 2019 season in Test cricket and continued the form in the recently-concluded third Test against New Zealand in 2020.

JNU violence: Hindu Raksha Dal takes responsibility, cops investigating claims

Giving a fresh twist to the ongoing JNU episode, a far-right organization, Hindu Raksha Dal, has said it is responsible for the violence, in which over 20 were injured.

FIR against JNUSU President, but attackers of Sunday's violence 'unidentified'

Delhi Police has registered an FIR against President of Jawaharlal Nehru University Students' Union Aishe Ghosh and 19 others for vandalizing the server room.

EFL Cup: Can Manchester United draw first blood against City?

Manchester United get set to host city rivals Manchester City in the opening leg of the League Cup semis at Old Trafford on Tuesday.

Mumbai: Protestors shifted to Azad Maidan; 'Occupy Gateway' protest called-off

The 'Occupy Gateway of India' protest has been called off after the Mumbai Police evicted protestors from the monument to Azad Maidan.

This AI-powered 'Virtual Visor' can make your ride safer

For anyone driving in the sun, flipping the visor up-down can be annoying.

JNU: ABVP leader admits they were 'asked' to carry acid

There is a huge buzz that ABVP, the student-wing of RSS, was involved in Sunday's attack on Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), which left over 20 injured.

#CBSE2020: Five ways parents can help students prepare for boards

CBSE has already released the datesheet for 2019-20 board exams. With less than 45 days left, students are working round the clock to prepare for their exams.

#ComicBytes: Know the history of Indian comics' feminist icon, Shakti

Raj Comics is well-known for creating iconic male characters like Nagraj, Doga, Parmanu, and Super Commando Dhruv.

Mitsubishi Xpander MUV spotted in India, launch imminent

Taking on Mahindra Marazzo and Maruti Suzuki Ertiga, Japanese automaker Mitsubishi is gearing up to launch its seven-seater MPV, the Xpander, in India.

Official bookings for BS6 Toyota Innova Crysta begin: Details here

Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) has started accepting bookings for the BS6-compliant version of its popular MPV (multi-purpose vehicle), the Innova Crysta, in India.

How bad are Australia's fires and how can you help?

In recent days, the world's attention has shifted to the wildfires raging across Australia for over three months.

06 Jan 2020

#DealOfTheDay: Buy 50-inch Vu Pixelight 4K TV for Rs. 27,000

If you are planning to buy a new hi-tech, feature-laden 4K TV, then this might be an unmissable deal for you.

#CareerBytes: Top YouTube Channels to follow for Class 12 Physics

The 2020 CBSE Class 12 board examinations are set to commence from February 15 and go on till March 30.

Bharat bandh on January 8: Banking services to be affected

Ten central trade unions have decided to go ahead with a general strike or Bharat bandh on Wednesday.

Novak Djokovic could script these records in 2020

The world of tennis witnessed a record-breaking 2019, with a number of players scripting feats and entering history books.

CES 2020: Acer unveils new pro-grade Predator gaming monitors

Acer has made a bunch of announcements at Consumer Electronics Show 2020. The product which stood out is a trio of new Predator gaming monitors.

Owaisi's take on JNU violence: Situation is so bad...

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi has weighed on today's raging topic of violence at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) and said it was so bad even Union Ministers were tweeting helplessly.

HP launches world's first business laptop with built-in 5G support

HP has unveiled the second-generation of its business laptop, the Elite Dragonfly, at the ongoing Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2020.

Fisker will launch its all-electric Ocean SUV in India also

American luxury carmaker Fisker Automotive has unveiled its first-ever fully-electric SUV, the Fisker Ocean, just recently.

This battery can keep your phone running for five days

In a major development, scientists at Monash University have improved the efficiency of Lithium-sulfur batteries - significantly.

JNU fallout: UP-government beefs security at campuses, including AMU, BHU

The horror unleashed on students of Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) has infuriated almost everyone, and rightly so.

Pep Guardiola praises Manchester United: Details here

English giants Manchester United are enduring one of the toughest seasons in more than a decade.

Here's everything coming to Netflix India this week (January 6-12)

Binge-watching Netflix might not be a part of your New Year resolution, but with so many new and exciting movies and series coming/returning to the streaming giant, it would be difficult not to indulge.

This is what Shikhar Dhawan wants to achieve in 2020

Ever since making his debut, opener Shikhar Dhawan has been one of the pillars of India's white-ball squad.

Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Lite v/s S10 Lite: The differences

Samsung has recently announced the Galaxy Note 10 Lite and Galaxy S10 Lite models as scaled-down, budget versions of the full-on Note 10 and S10 flagships from last year.

India vs Sri Lanka, 2nd T20I: Preview, Dream11 and more

Hosts India would be taking on visitors Sri Lanka in the second of the three-match T20I series at the Holkar Stadium in Indore on Tuesday.

Rivigo raises $20 million in Series F funding round: Report

Gurugram-based unicorn Rivigo has raised $20 million (Rs. 142 crore) in a Series F round of funding.

LG G9 renders reveal familiar design and some nifty upgrades

LG is gearing up to take on Samsung's next-generation Galaxy S20 flagship with a new G9 smartphone.

#NewsBytesExclusive: CAT-2019 topper Somansh Chordia on preparation, challenges, and more

The much-awaited results of the Common Admission Test (CAT) 2019, conducted by IIM Kozhikode, were declared on January 4.

Delhi will vote on February 8, results on February 11

A short while ago, Chief Election Commissioner Sunil Arora announced dates for Delhi Assembly polls.

What is the reason behind Sikh-Muslim tensions in Pakistan?

On Friday, a mob gheraoed a gurudwara in Pakistan's Nankana Sahib city and hurled stones at the holy shrine.

Four-day Tests a conspiracy against Asian teams: Shoaib Akhtar

The cricketing world continues to debate about the efficacy and utility of four-day Tests, as proposed by the International Cricket Council (ICC).

Suzuki launches Access 125 scooter in BS6 avatar

Suzuki Motorcycle India Pvt. Ltd. has launched the BS6-compliant version of its popular scooter, the Access 125, in India today.

Bollywood-Piyush Goyal meeting: Who attended and who skipped the meet?

Last night, the Centre organized a special dinner with Bollywood celebrities as part of its outreach program for the contentious Citizenship Amendment Act.

CES 2020: This toothbrush shows how clean your teeth are

As a flurry of healthcare devices continue to grace the Consumer Electronics Show, Colgate is garnering attention for its unique new oral-care product - Plaqless Pro smart electric toothbrush.

Three rockets fall in Baghdad, two hit near US Embassy

On Sunday, three rockets fell in the Iraqi capital Baghdad, injuring six people, multiple reports said. Of them, two hit near the heavily fortified US Embassy, while one landed in the nearby Jadriya area.

Realme 5i to be launched in India on January 9

As an addition to its affordable Realme 5 series of smartphones, Realme is all set to launch the Realme 5i in India.

Australia fires: Bollywood celebrities speak up on the tragedy

Following their counterparts in the West, Bollywood celebrities have now come out to speak up on the catastrophic Australian bushfire tragedy.

Couldn't provide security: Senior warden of JNU's Sabarmati Hostel resigns

A day after the prestigious Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) was attacked by masked miscreants leaving over 20 (including students and teachers) injured, the senior warden of Sabarmati Hostel has resigned.

Australia beat New Zealand: Records broken in the third Test

Hosts Australia came up with another splendid performance to outplay rivals New Zealand in the third and final Test in Sydney.

Best USB Type-C headphones you can buy in India

With more and more smartphone manufacturers killing the headphone jack, the market of alternative audio solutions is in chaos.

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Now, there's a device to read your pup's exact mood

Dogs and humans share a special bond, but sometimes, it gets really difficult to understand what exactly your little pooch is trying to tell.

77th Golden Globes: Joaquin Phoenix wins Best Actor; 'Joker' loses

The 77th annual Golden Globe Awards were held at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California, last night.

#HappyBirthdayRahman: Celebrating the man, his music and magic

Call him what you may, Mozart of Madras, Isai Puyal (musical storm) or Allah Rakha Rahman, he rules over millions of hearts.

What happened at JNU last night? All your questions answered

Terror took over Jawaharlal Nehru University last night when masked goons entered the campus, beat students and teachers as well as vandalized the campus. Over 20 people were injured.

#CBSE2020: How to score over 90% in Class-10 Hindi?

The CBSE Class-10 board exams are less than two months away and it is high time for students to prepare seriously.

#ComicBytes: These MCU villains weren't bad, just misunderstood

The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) has had its share of cardboard villains. Antagonists who were so bland that you just couldn't watch them (looking at you, Malekith).

This is the best broadband in India for streaming Netflix

Mumbai-based 7 Star Digital broadband service has beaten industry leaders like Airtel Xstream Fiber and Reliance Jio Fiber to top broadband speed charts in India, according to Netflix ISP Speed Index.

Tata Nexon facelift to be launched soon: Report

Tata Motors is expected to launch the facelifted version of Nexon in India in the coming weeks, according to Autocar.

HMD Global to revive another Nokia 'Original' handset soon

HMD Global, which has already resurrected iconic phones like the Nokia 8110, Nokia 3310, and Nokia 2720 Flip, is working to soon revive yet another classic Nokia handset.