12 Feb 2020

Boston Dynamics robo-dog bags a real job. What?

After making waves with some mind-boggling YouTube videos, Spot, the super-cool robo-dog built by Boston Dynamics, is going for a real job.

Russian man who pulled coronavirus prank faces five-year jail sentence

Moscow Police have arrested a man who pranked commuters on a metro train by pretending to be infected with coronavirus.

Ahead of 'Angrezi Medium' trailer release, Irrfan shares heart-warming message

Just a day ahead of the trailer launch of his film Angrezi Medium, Bollywood actor Irrfan Khan has shared an emotional message for his fans, revealing that he won't be able to promote the movie.

Robin Singh appointed UAE's director of cricket

Former India all-rounder Robin Singh has been named United Arab Emirates' new director of cricket.

Internet Explorer (if you haven't abandoned it) is not safe

Even though Internet Explorer is a thing of the past, Microsoft is requesting Windows users to install a major update associated with it.

How Kohli and AB de Villiers revived KL Rahul's journey?

The Indian cricket team suffered its worst series defeat in 31 years after New Zealand defeated India in the third ODI at Mount Maunganui.

Vijay Mallya, Nirav Modi, Anil Ambani may lose these assets

In a bid to recover debt from Indian tycoon owners of bankrupt companies, creditors are now looking at their personal possessions.

Kapil Dev, Mohammad Azharuddin demand action against U-19 players

India failed to win their record-extending ICC U-19 World Cup title as they were outplayed by Bangladesh.

Things India need to sort before the NZ Test series

India overcame New Zealand in the T20I, beating them by a 5-0 margin.

Top 5 must-visit attractions in Rajasthan

Rajasthan is perhaps the most vibrant and colorful state of India.

The most happening couples of Bollywood right now

What's more exciting than one movie star? Perhaps, two movie stars sharing a strong and inspiring relationship.

Hafiz Saeed convicted in two cases, gets five years imprisonment

An anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Lahore convicted Hafiz Saeed in two cases of terror financing and sentenced him to five and a half years of jail in both matters. A fine of Rs. 15,000 for each case was also levied on him.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip v/s Motorola RAZR: Which is better?

Taking on the reincarnated Motorola RAZR, Samsung has launched the all-new Galaxy Z Flip - its second offering in the category of foldable phones.

F1: Chinese GP expected to be postponed over coronavirus outbreak

The 2020 season of the Formula 1 is set to start with the Australian Grand Prix from March 15 onwards.

Nirbhaya's mother cries in court again, reminds it's been years

Asha Devi, whose daughter was brutally raped and left to die in 2012 in Delhi, broke down inside a Delhi court on Wednesday as the hearing pertaining to convicts' death warrant was adjourned for Thursday.

5 healthy snacks you can have at your office desk

It is pretty common to feel rumbles in your tummy after mid-afternoon.

LPG cylinder price hiked; check new rates here

The state-run oil marketing company Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) on Wednesday increased the rates of LPG cylinders by up to Rs. 149 per cylinder.

Virat Kohli not quite up to the mark in ODIs

Indian skipper Virat Kohli yet again failed to deliver in the ODI series against New Zealand.

WHO names deadly coronavirus disease 'COVID-19'

The deadly coronavirus disease that has affected thousands around the globe and claimed hundreds of lives has been given an official name - 'COVID-19'.

Ishant Sharma to undergo fitness test ahead of Test series

Team India fast bowler Ishant Sharma will be appearing for a fitness test ahead of India's Test series against New Zealand.

After blaming Sheila Dixit for decline, Congress' PC Chacko resigns

At a time when Congress must get its act together as it failed to win even a single seat in its former citadel, Delhi, the party's leader PC Chacko blamed veteran Sheila Dixit, who passed away last year, for the decline.

ICC ODI Rankings: Bumrah loses top spot, Boult replaces him

The ICC released the ODI rankings on Wednesday and India's ace pacer Jasprit Bumrah was displaced from the top.

Samsung Galaxy Buds+ launched: Better sound and improved battery life

At its Unpacked event, along with Galaxy S-20 series and its second foldable phone, Samsung had also launched Galaxy Buds+, the next iteration of its truly wireless earbuds.

New Zealand build pace depth ahead of India Tests

After beating India 3-0 in the recently-concluded ODIs, the New Zealand cricket team is raring to have a crack in the upcoming Test series.

In 2019, Google blocked nearly 2 billion malicious app installs

Even though malicious apps continue to be a major threat to Android, Google is making some major strides in dealing with them.

'Love Aaj Kal': CBFC modifies Sara and Kartik's intimate scenes

Even as the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) passed Imtiaz Ali's upcoming movie Love Aaj Kal with a U/A certificate, it axed several intimate scenes from it.

MCC to play List-A and T20 in Pakistan: Details here

The Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) is all set to tour Pakistan to play a few games.

Trump eyeing crowd of millions; Modi promises memorable welcome

US President Donald Trump will be visiting India on February 24 and 25, for the first time since he assumed office.

USA register joint-lowest total in ODI history: Details here

The United States of America cricket team on Wednesday registered the joint-lowest total in ODI history (35).

Fearing he has coronavirus, man kills self to protect village

A man in Andhra Pradesh killed himself on Monday fearing he had contracted the novel coronavirus, called the SARS-CoV-2.

Glenn Maxwell ruled out of South Africa tour: Here's why

Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell has been ruled out of the upcoming limited-overs tour of South Africa, later, this month, owing to a surgery he is scheduled to undergo on his left elbow.

Virat Kohli targets bowlers for ODI series defeat

Indian skipper Virat Kohli didn't mince any words in the post match conference as India lost the third ODI to New Zealand.

Assam NRC data goes offline, Government says 'technical issue'

The Ministry of Home Affairs on Wednesday cited "technical issues" after the data on Assam's National Register of Citizens (NRC) disappeared from its official website.

'Atrangi Re': Sara, Dhanush to shoot in Bihar and Madurai

Bollywood director Aanand L Rai's next film, Atrangi Re, starring Sara Ali Khan, Tamil actor Dhanush, and Akshay Kumar, will be filmed in Bihar and Madurai.

Australia women edge past India in T20I tri-nation final

Hosts Australia women came up with a fine performance to tame visitors India in the final of the T20I tri-nation series in Melbourne on Wednesday.

On February 16, Kejriwal to take oath at Ramlila Maidan

Rewarded with a stunning mandate by people of Delhi, Arvind Kejriwal will take the oath as the Chief Minister for a straight third time on Sunday, February 16.

Is Samsung's second foldable phone worth the hype?

Alongside the spec-loaded Galaxy S20 flagships, Samsung has unveiled the all-new Galaxy Z Flip, its second foldable phone.

Out on bail, Congress MLA's son rams Bentley into vehicles

In a shocking incident, the son of a Congress MLA rammed his Bentley into two vehicles in Karnataka's capital, Bengaluru, on Sunday, injuring at least four people.

Shots fired at AAP MLA Naresh Yadav's convoy, volunteer killed

Hours after Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) was rewarded a historic mandate in Delhi, a worker of the party was killed on Tuesday.

Samsung Galaxy S20-series goes official with new cameras, 120Hz screens

Samsung has unveiled its new generation of flagship smartphones: a standard Galaxy S20, a bigger S20 Plus, and a top-end S20 Ultra.

Realme C3 to go on its first sale on February-14

The wallet-friendly Realme C3 smartphone, which went official in India last week, is all set to go on its first sale.

Bangladesh turn down PCB's day-night Test proposal

The Bangladesh Cricket Board, on Tuesday, refused to participate in the proposed Day-Night Test match in Pakistan.

Five easy tips to make your living space more eco-friendly

Even though we know that global warming, deforestation, climate change, and increasing levels of pollution hugely affect our planet, not many of us make enough efforts to make the situation any better.

Samsung Galaxy A50 becomes cheaper: Details here

Samsung's mid-range smartphone, the Galaxy A50, has reportedly received a limited-period price cut in India.

These Reliance Jio prepaid plans offer 1.5GB data per day

We know Reliance Jio has revised its prepaid plans and services in India to offer added benefits like free off-net calling minutes. Recently, we covered all the 2GB daily data packs offered by the telco to help you pick the right one for your budget.

11 Feb 2020

Redmi 8A Dual, Redmi powerbanks launched in India: Details here

Xiaomi-owned Redmi has launched a budget-friendly Redmi 8A Dual smartphone in India today. The new handset arrives as an incremental upgrade to the Redmi 8.

At 23.6 million, Oscars viewership drops to an all-time low

It was a historic Sunday night in Los Angeles, with the Academy scripting many firsts in its 92-year-old history, including the maiden Best Picture win for a non-English movie (Parasite), and the first win in any category for a Maori person (Taika Waititi).

Vodafone's Rs. 499 plan offers 1.5GB data/day for 70 days

Vodafone has updated its catalog of prepaid plans with a Rs. 499 unlimited pack.

Motorola to launch a gold-colored foldable RAZR phone in Spring

Motorola's all-new RAZR foldable phone, which recently went on sale in the US in an all-black finish, will soon arrive in a new color option.

Tea cafe chain Chaayos raises $21.5 million funding

Chaayos, a technology-led cafe chain which sells a variety of tea and snacks, has raised $21.5 million in a mix of equity and debt funding round led by Think Investment.

Yuvraj and Afridi discuss possibility of Indo-Pak rivalry

Former Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi advocated the idea of reinstating the Indo-Pak bilateral series clash.

Can Bishnoi replace Chahal in Team India? Bhajji opines

India's young teenage sensation Ravi Bishnoi was a standout performer in the recently-concluded ICC U-19 World Cup.

Delhi election highlights: Who won and who lost?

As the counting of votes for the Delhi Assembly elections began earlier today, it became evident that the ruling Aam Aadmi Party was set to win.

ICC Test Rankings: Babar Azam moves to career best fifth

Pakistan overcame Bangladesh in the first Test match by an innings and 44 runs.

Xiaomi Mi 10 can solve Rubik's cube in two seconds

Xiaomi is gearing up to unveil its next flagship devices, the Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro, in China.

Best cardio tips for beginners

Cycling, brisk walking, swimming, and running are all cardiovascular workouts (also called cardio exercises).

Retired Colonel faces inquiry after jawans film him having sex

A retired Colonel of the Indian Army faces an inquiry after two soldiers filed a complaint against him for having sex in his office while serving.

New Zealand vs India: Key takeaways from the ODI series

New Zealand thrashed India in the third ODI on Tuesday to clinch the three-match series by a 3-0 margin.

Elon Musk says Facebook is 'lame' and should be deleted

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has never been a fan of Facebook or its co-founder Mark Zuckerberg.

Auto Expo 2020: Evolet e-bike, with 120kmph top speed, unveiled

Gurugram-based EV start-up Rissala Electric Motors has showcased its fully-electric sports bike, the Evolet Hawk, at the ongoing Auto Expo in Greater Noida.

Warner hints retirement from T20 Internationals

In a massive revelation, Australian opener David Warner is considering retirement from the shortest format following the impeding two ICC World T20s.

CM-designate Arvind Kejriwal addresses workers, says Lord Hanuman blessed Delhi

Arvind Kejriwal scripted history on Tuesday when his party, the Aam Aadmi Party, took a lead in 63 out of 70 Assembly seats, completely decimating BJP and Congress.

Arrested for provocative speech, Gorakhpur doctor Kafeel Khan gets bail

An Aligarh district court on Monday granted bail to Dr. Kafeel Khan, two weeks after his arrest for allegedly making a provocative speech at Aligarh Muslim University (AMU).

Muzaffarpur shelter home case: Owner Brajesh Thakur gets life imprisonment

On Tuesday, Brajesh Thakur, the owner of the infamous Muzaffarpur shelter home where minors were raped, was sentenced to life imprisonment by a Delhi court.

3rd ODI, New Zealand beat India: List of records broken

New Zealand beat India in the third and final ODI to seal the three-match series 3-0.

Arijit Singh buys 4 flats worth Rs. 9.1 crore

Bollywood singing sensation Arijit Singh has reportedly bought four flats in one building in Mumbai's posh Versova area.

Silverwood feels England may need to manage Archer workload

England cricket team coach Chris Silverwood has stated the side may need to manage Jofra Archer's workload.

Ahead of phone's launch, Apple iPhone SE 2's cases leaked

Apple is working to launch its budget-friendly iPhone SE 2 next month, and as is the case with every new handset, accessory makers are already busy creating cases for the upcoming device.

Delhi Elections 2020: Prashant Kishor, who helped AAP, thanks voters

Certain that Arvind Kejriwal is returning as Delhi's Chief Minister for a third consecutive time, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is celebrating with all its might.

Google HR head to step down amid rising employee tensions

Tech giant Google on Monday announced that its head of human resources, Eileen Naughton, will be stepping down from her position later this year.

These are the youngest cricketers to claim Test hat-trick

Claiming a hat-trick is a big deal in cricket.

New Zealand vs India: Kohli's average lowest in five years

Indian cricket team captain Virat Kohli had a rather indifferent ODI series against New Zealand.

Just to boost TRPs: Udit Narayan on Aditya-Neha's wedding rumors

For a considerable part of the singing reality show Indian Idol 11, talks of judge Neha Kakkar and host Aditya Narayan's plausible wedding have been doing rounds.

Soon, Google Chrome will make your web experience more secure

In a bid to create a private and secure web experience, Google has announced the plan to warn users about insecure downloads.

Honda launches BS6-compliant Dio scooter at Rs. 60,000

Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) has launched the BS6-compliant version of its popular scooter, the Dio, in the country.

Coronavirus death toll crosses 1,000; WHO team arrives in China

The fast-spreading 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) has claimed over 1,000 lives, Chinese authorities confirmed on Tuesday.

Delhi Elections: Sheila Dixit's son isn't surprised with Congress' performance

Congress made late Chief Minister Sheila Dixit its star-campaigner for Delhi Assembly Elections, reminding how she governed the National Capital.

ICC accuses five U-19 players for breaching conduct: Details here

Bangladesh scripted history by winning their maiden World Cup title, as they beat India in the final of the ICC U-19 World Cup on Sunday.

KKR rope in James Foster as fielding coach

Kolkata Knight Riders on Monday appointed James Foster as their fielding coach for the upcoming IPL edition.

Google to bring a new 'share-to-print' feature with Android 11

The first beta of Android 11 - Google's next big OS for smartphones - is not here but we are already learning about interesting new features it will bring.

NZ vs IND: KL Rahul scores his fourth ODI century

Indian wicket-keeper batsman KL Rahul continued his fine performance in the ongoing New Zealand series, as he scored fourth ODI century of his career.

#DelhiElections: What's happening at seats where anti-CAA protests took place

The counting for Delhi Assembly Elections is underway and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) took a lead in early trends. This is naturally upsetting for BJP.

US President Donald Trump to visit India on February 24-25

United States President Donald Trump is scheduled for a 2-day visit to India from February 24-25, the White House announced on Tuesday.

Delhi Elections: AAP zooms past majority mark in early trends

Tuesday morning brought a wave of happiness for Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) as the counting for Delhi Assembly elections began.

Delhi Elections: Counting begins; will Kejriwal win this prestige battle?

The counting of votes for the 70-seated Delhi Assembly began at 8 am today, and in a few hours, the picture will be crystal clear.

China using robots to fight coronavirus outbreak: Here's how

As the outbreak of coronavirus continues to claim lives, China, the epicenter of the infection, is using robots to contain it more effectively.

OPPO Reno 3 Pro to be launched in India "soon"

OPPO Reno 3 Pro, the premium handset by Chinese tech giant which went official last year, is all set to hit the Indian shelves soon.

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

Xiaomi's spin-off POCO has launched its latest smartphone in India. Dubbed as POCO X2, the handset arrives as a rebranded version of Redmi K30 4G with a 120Hz display, 64MP quad rear camera, mid-tier Snapdragon 730G chipset, and a 4,500mAh battery.

Yoga for students: 5 basic poses to reduce stress

Today's fast-paced lifestyles affect our children as much they affect us.

#GamingBytes: Five 'Fortnite' guns that pros use

Fortnite by Epic Games has cemented its place as one of the most popular Battle Royales.