31 Jan 2020

Aamir aces young look in new 'Laal Singh Chaddha' pictures

Aamir Khan just turned 30 years younger, metaphorically!

BJP releases Delhi poll manifesto; here are the highlights

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Friday released its poll manifesto for the upcoming Delhi Assembly elections.

BCCI names Madan Lal, RP Singh, Sulakshana Naik in CAC

Former India cricketers Rudra Pratap Singh, Madan Lal and Sulakshana Naik were on Friday appointed members of the Cricket Advisory Committee by the BCCI.

The rise and rise of Indian pacer Mohammed Shami

India's pace spearhead Mohammed Shami has time again proved why he is the nucleus of the Indian bowling attack.

Transfer deadline day 2020: The major deals done in EPL

The football January transfer window is set to shut down later tonight and several clubs are busy in trying to get some crucial deals.

Who is Arvind Krishna? Little-known facts about IBM's new CEO

After Alphabet and Microsoft, International Business Machines (IBM) has decided to bring an Indian-origin Chief Executive.

Australian Open: Dominic Thiem beats Alexander Zverev to reach final

Fifth seed, Dominic Thiem of Austria, came up with an uplifting performance as he tamed Alexander Zverev of Germany in the semis of the ongoing Australian Open on Friday.

Footballers who failed medical tests ahead of a club transfer

Club football is considered to be the strongest base for a footballer.

Nirbhaya's convicts will not be hanged tomorrow

A Delhi court on Friday stayed the execution of four convicts in the 2012 Nirbhaya gangrape and murder case until further orders.

Japanese billionaire cancels search for 'girlfriend' for trip to moon

Yusaku Maezawa, the Japanese billionaire who recently distributed millions on Twitter, has called off his public search for a girlfriend to take to the moon.

Taking a look at Union Budgets that changed India forever

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present her second Union Budget tomorrow, amid high hopes that her announcements will steer the country's economy, which is witnessing a historic slump, towards the right direction.

4th T20I, India beat New Zealand: List of records broken

The fourth T20I between New Zealand and India went into a Super Over.

Five reasons why Fiji is worth a visit

With white sand beaches, clear, turquoise waters, and a plethora of adventure activities to offer, Fiji makes for one of the most fascinating destinations for tourists around the globe.

Lexus launches LC 500h sports car at Rs. 1.96 crore

Toyota-owned Lexus has launched its ultra-luxurious sports coupe, the LC 500h, in India today.

FIR against Dilip Ghosh for 'sexual remarks' against woman protestor

In yet another controversial statement, West Bengal Bharatiya Janata Party President Dilip Ghosh said that the woman protestor heckled by the party's supporters should "thank her stars."

DNA

5 amazing health benefits of red rice

Rice is consumed as a staple food in various parts of the world.

Auto Expo: Skoda to launch Octavia RS 245 on February-5

Skoda is working to launch the Octavia RS 245 sedan in India at the Auto Expo. Zac Hollis, Director of Sales and Marketing, Skoda Auto India, took to Twitter to confirm the arrival of the car.

Is BCCI planning on issuing fresh tender for IPL All-Stars?

The cash-rich Indian Premier League (IPL) has come up with a special innovation, as it plans on introducing an All-Stars game prior to the start of the season.

Thousands of Instagram passwords leaked: Details here

In a major shocker, thousands of Instagram usernames and passwords have been leaked online.

iOS

Google Tangi: A dedicated space for short how-to videos

For years, YouTube has been the hub for how-to videos on topics ranging from fashion and lifestyle to cooking and technology.

For 2020-21, Economic Survey pegs India's growth at 6-6.5%

A day before Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Union Budget, the Economic Survey was tabled in the Parliament today.

Banks go on a strike: Which services would be affected?

Across India, banking services are expected to be impacted greatly this weekend as bank unions go on strike from today (January 31, 2020).

I worked for a mad man, says Ma Anand Sheela

Actor Neha Dhupia recently had a fireside chat with Ma Anand Sheela, on the sidelines of the 11th edition of the TiEcon event in Mumbai.

Chris Gayle to play in Everest Premier League: Details here

Veteran West Indian batsman Chris Gayle is set to extend his freelance project in global T20 leagues.

Lionel Messi reaches another milestone: Details here

Barcelona came up with a dominating performance as they tamed Leganes 5-0 in the pre-quarters of the Copa del Rey on Thursday.

Here's what Roger Federer said on his Grand Slam future

Tennis GOAT Roger Federer saw his bid to win his 21st Grand Slam end, as he was dominantly beaten by Serbia's Novak Djokovic in the semis of the Australian Open on Thursday.

Air India flight to bring back 400 Indians from China

India will soon bring back around 400 Indians from China's Wuhan, which has been reeling under a deadly coronavirus outbreak.

Here's how to reserve slot to pre-book Samsung S20 series

Samsung has opened reservations for its upcoming flagship Galaxy S20 series that will have as many as three variants: S20, S20 Plus, and S20 Ultra.

What made Bruno Fernandes fall in love with Manchester United?

Portugal mid-fielder Bruno Fernandes completed his move from Sporting Lisbon to Manchester United on Thursday.

Violence in name of protests weakens country, says President Kovind

President Ram Nath Kovind believes violence under the garb of protests weakens the nation and the strengthening of democracy is paramount.

At 54, Milind Soman learned something 'most learn at 18'

Actor/model Milind Soman has always defied all notions concerning age.

Kane Williamson ruled out of fourth T20I against India

New Zealand cricket team captain Kane Williamson has been ruled out of Friday's fourth T20I with a left-shoulder injury (AC joint).

Amazon boss Jeff Bezos made $13 billion within minutes

Jeff Bezos, the richest man in the world, is minting more money than you could imagine.

Wuhan coronavirus outbreak declared 'global health emergency' by WHO

The World Health Organization on Thursday declared the ongoing coronavirus outbreak a global health emergency.

Here's what Shoaib Akhtar said about Mohammed Shami's tactical bowling

India were in a precarious position on Wednesday, as they looked on the verge of losing the third T20I against New Zealand, in Hamilton.

Wife of man, who held kids hostage, dies after assault

The wife of Subhash Batham, who was killed after he held 23 children hostage in Uttar Pradesh's Farrukhabad on Thursday, died of injuries after being assaulted by locals.

Internet. Electric. What's next? MG to unveil SUV on February-5

After Hector and ZS EV models, MG Motor has started teasing the arrival of another premium car in India. The company has posted a teaser image on Twitter, revealing a full-sized SUV to be unveiled on February 5.

Fossil Hybrid HR smartwatch launched in India at Rs. 15,000

US-based watch and accessory maker Fossil has expanded its portfolio of smartwatches in India, with the launch of the Hybrid HR series.

Apparently, Siri and Cortana are really bad at first-aid advice

While modern-day smart assistants can handle a number of queries, they are not really good at first-aid advice.

Uttar Pradesh: Over 20 kids, held hostage, freed; criminal killed

Nearly 23 children, who were held hostage by a murder accused in Uttar Pradesh's Farukkhabad, have been rescued, and the criminal, who put them through the horror, killed.

Here's what Deepika Padukone said about Chhapaak's low IMDb rating

Despite garnering impressive reviews from critics and audiences, Deepika Padukone's latest film Chhapaak received a strikingly low rating on popular movie database website IMDb.

Even fans might not know these facts about The Flash

Often dubbed as the "fastest man alive", Flash is a founding (also the funniest) member of The Justice League.

Healthcare start-up CureSkin raises $500k from SenseAI Ventures

Bengaluru-based cosmetic start-up CureSkin has raised $500k in a corporate round of funding led by Gurugram-based SenseAI Ventures.

#GamingBytes: Five most underrated weapons in PUBG

PUBG is one of the most tactically intensive Battle Royale games, which brings realistic shooting mechanism.

BS6 TVS Apache RR 310 launched at Rs. 2.40 lakh

TVS Motor Company has launched the BS6-compliant version of its flagship sports motorcycle, the Apache RR 310, in India.

30 Jan 2020

Kumar Sangakkara to lead MCC against Pakistan: Details here

Former Sri Lankan wicket-keeper batsman and reigning Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) President, Kumar Sangakkara, is all set to travel to Pakistan once again, with his bat and gloves.

62 new emojis, including smiling face with tear, revealed

Dealing with something bad with a smile on your face?

POCO X2 will arrive as rebranded Redmi K30, confirms leak

The upcoming POCO X2 will indeed arrive as a rebranded version of Xiaomi's Redmi K30, a fresh leak has confirmed.

'Surgical strike' in Shaheen Bagh on Feb 11: BJP leader

In an explosive statement, Delhi Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) spokesperson Tajinder Pal Singh on Thursday said the city's Shaheen Bagh locality will witness a "surgical strike" on February 11.

List of celebrities who have recently joined the BJP

With the induction of celebrated badminton star Saina Nehwal right ahead of the crucial Delhi Assembly elections, the Centre-ruling BJP has made it clear that it is looking to up its star power.

This Indian woman footballer becomes first to bag overseas contract

In a historic moment for Indian football, Bala Devi has become the first woman from the nation to bag a professional contract from a foreign club.

10-year-old boy who had coronavirus 'without symptoms' raises fears

Amid a global coronavirus outbreak, the case of a 10-year-old boy diagnosed with the viral infection in China has raised fears about how easily the disease can spread.

IPL 2020: MA Chidambaram stadium to reopen closed stands

In what comes as a welcome development for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) fans, the Tamil Nadu Cricket Association (TNCA) has decided to reopen its closed stands for the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL).

5 food items to boost your child's immunity

If you have been witnessing your kid getting sick frequently, you might want to review the food that they consume, and its effect on their immune system.

New Zealand vs India, 4th T20I: Preview, Dream11 and Stats

After having trounced the Black Caps in a thrilling Super Over finish in the third T20I, Team India will be eyeing a 5-0 drubbing with two games to go.

Samsung Galaxy A51 v/s Redmi K20 Pro: Which is better?

Samsung has expanded its catalog of mid-tier premium smartphones in India with the Galaxy A51. The new handset arrives with a punch-hole display, a quad rear camera setup, and mid-range internals including an Exynos 9611 chip.

Narendra Modi, Nathuram Godse share same ideology, says Rahul Gandhi

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi follows the same ideology as Nathuram Godse, the man who assassinated Mahatma Gandhi.

Australian Open 2020: Djokovic dominates Federer to reach eighth final

Defending champion Novak Djokovic of Serbia came up with a dominating performance as he beat 20-time Grand Slam champion Roger Federer of Switzerland in straight sets to reach his eighth Australian Open final.

I'm diabetic, risked life for country: Labeled 'terrorist', Kejriwal replies

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal hit back at the Bharatiya Janata Party for calling him a "terrorist" and reminded of his "sacrifices" for the country.

Australian Open: Sofia Kenin stuns Ashleigh Barty to reach final

The ongoing Australian Open witnessed yet another upset, in the closing stages, as 14th seed, Sofia Kenin, shocked reigning world number one, Ashleigh Barty, to reach her maiden Grand Slam final.

Most detailed pictures of the Sun ever taken: See here

Last year, an array of telescopes located around the globe photographed the first-ever real picture of a black hole's event horizon.

Five divine places to visit in Maldives

With serene white-sand beaches and crystal-clear waters, it's no wonder that Maldives is rated as one of the most exciting travel destinations in Asia.

Honda launches BS6-compliant Amaze sedan at Rs. 6.10 lakh

Honda India has launched the BS6-compliant version of its compact sedan, the Amaze, in the country.

Samsung Galaxy M30s becomes cheaper by up to Rs. 2,000

South Korean tech giant Samsung has slashed the prices of its pocket-friendly mid-ranger, the Galaxy M30s, in India by up to Rs. 2,000.

400GB-data stolen from UN servers in July; organization remained mum

The United Nations has confirmed to have been hacked in, what looks like, a state-sponsored espionage operation.

Shouting "Yeh lo Azaadi", man fires at CAA protesters

On Thursday afternoon, a man was taken into custody after he opened fire at protesters of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) at Jamia Nagar in New Delhi.

2020 Range Rover Evoque launched at Rs. 55 lakh

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has launched the second-generation version of its flagship SUV, the Range Rover Evoque, in India today.

Kunal Kamra banned by airlines; what do lawyers, DGCA say?

Budget flier IndiGo on Tuesday suspended stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra from flying with the airline after the latter heckled journalist Arnab Goswami on a Mumbai-Lucknow flight.

OPPO's upcoming smartwatch will be an Apple Watch clone

Last month, at its Inno Day event in China, OPPO said it would introduce a host of new consumer products including a smartwatch sometime in the first quarter of 2020.

First case of coronavirus reported in India, patient in Kerala

The first case of coronavirus was reported from India's Kerala on Thursday. The virus, that has killed nearly 170 in China, has infected a student who returned from Wuhan University said officials.

Realme C3 to be launched in India on February 6

As an addition to its portfolio of pocket-friendly smartphones, Chinese tech giant Realme is all set to launch the Realme C3 in India on February 6.

India registers diplomatic win: EU parliament defers voting on CAA

In what qualifies as a major diplomatic win for India, the European Union Parliament chose to not vote on a resolution against the contentious Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), for now.

India shares evacuation forms with citizens stuck in China: Report

As the deadly coronavirus infection spread to all provinces and regions of China, the Indian embassy in Beijing has prepared to evacuate Indians stuck in Wuhan, the epicenter of the outbreak.

iPhone, iPad Pro, headphones: Everything Apple will launch in 6-months

We know that Apple is working on an affordable iPhone, but according to Ming-Chi Kuo, it's not the only thing the company is eying for the first half of 2020.

Nirbhaya case: Convict Akshay's curative plea dismissed by SC

On Thursday, the Supreme Court dismissed the curative petition of Akshay Singh, one of the four convicts on a death row in connection to the Nirbhaya gang-rape and murder case.

New Zealand vs India: Kiwis name 13-member squad for ODIs

On Thursday, New Zealand announced their 13-member squad for ODIs against India.

Google is using AI to save killer whales: Here's how

Google is using the power of artificial intelligence to save orcas, an endangered species of killer whales, from going extinct.

Dr. Kafeel Khan arrested in Mumbai over 'inflammatory' AMU speech

The Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF) arrested Dr. Kafeel Khan from the Mumbai airport Wednesday night.

UP: Court grants bail to 48 CAA protesters, slams police

Though Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) prompted protests across India, it was most violent in Uttar Pradesh where cops went on an overdrive to "punish" protesters.

EFL Cup: Despite loss against United, Manchester City reach finals

Despite losing 0-1 to Manchester United at the Etihad Stadium, defending champions Manchester City progressed to the finals of the 2019-20 Carabao Cup.

Will prices of onion, tomato, potato go down? It's unlikely

Onion, tomato, and potato are the most prominent vegetables used across India, but a hike in their prices negatively affected household budgets.

Do you know who presented independent India's first Union Budget?

In a couple of days from now (February 1 to be exact), Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the budget.

You can fix Windows 10's broken file explorer: Here's how

A few months back, Microsoft released Windows 10 November 2019 Update (version 1909) with a few bug fixes and handy new features.

#GamingBytes: Want to improve your PUBG skills? Here're some tips

PUBG offers one of the most tactically intense Battle Royale experiences. As gamers try to win the chicken dinner in solos, duos or squads, they have to compete among 99 opponents, who are bent on killing them.

Here are some easy tips to customize your car's interiors

Don't we invest efforts and money decorating our homes, then why not our cars, where we spend so many hours?

Zoom flaw could have let anyone hijack video conference calls

Zoom, the favorite video calling solution for enterprises all over the world, had suffered from a critical security flaw.