18 Feb 2020

Pakistan poised to remain on terror watchdog FATF's 'gray list'

The global terror financing watchdog Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has decided to keep Pakistan on its 'gray list', informed sources told the news agency ANI.

NZ vs IND: Shane Bond backs Bumrah for Test series

Former fast bowler Shane Bond believes Jasprit Bumrah could have a massive impact in the upcoming Test series against New Zealand.

Kings XI Punjab take over CPL franchise St Lucia Zouks

The owners of the IPL franchise Kings XI Punjab have bought a Caribbean Premier League team.

Coronavirus: Wuhan hospital director dies as death toll crosses 1,800

The head of a hospital in the Chinese city of Wuhan died on Tuesday after being infected with the novel coronavirus.

Jio, Airtel and Vodafone: Best prepaid plans for hardcore callers

All leading telecom operators in India have updated their catalog of prepaid services to generate more revenue. The modified plans are estimated to be costlier by up to 47% and in some cases, they come with fewer freebies than before.

If you use Google Adsense, this scam may hurt you

Google's AdSense network is used by millions of publishers and websites to show ads on their respective platforms - and to generate money.

Followed Rahul and Sachin sir's advice, says Yashasvi Jaiswal

The elation following Bangladesh's win in the U-19 World Cup 2020 final led to scuffle between the two sides.

Premier League: Can Manchester United earn top-four finish?

The race for a top-four finish in the Premier League has gained impetus after Manchester United beat Chelsea 2-0 at Stamford Bridge on Monday.

UK MP's visa revoked, government blames her anti-India activities

New Delhi has sort of clarified that the visa of the United Kingdom's Member of Parliament Debbie Abrahams was revoked as she was involved in anti-India activities.

Coronavirus hoax viral on WhatsApp; claims garlic can cure disease

Adding to the growing threat of a coronavirus outbreak, a false cure is being circulated on the messaging app WhatsApp.

Five best food items to pack for a long drive

Keeping track of your diet at home is easy and convenient, but does that mean that your outings have to be unhealthy and full of compromises?

NZ-India Tests: Trent Boult serves a warning to Virat Kohli

New Zealand pace spearhead Trent Boult is raring to go for the upcoming two-match Test series against India.

LeT wanted to paint 26/11 attack as 'Hindu terrorism'

Lashkar-e-Taiba, the hated terrorist organization which executed the Mumbai attacks years ago, wanted to pass it off as a case of "Hindu terrorism".

Rahul Dravid's son Samit scores second double ton: Details here

Rahul Dravid's son Samit scored a brilliant double century in a U-14 BTR Shield match between his team Mallya Aditi International School and Sri Kumaran.

Road Safety World Series: Cricketers set to play for India

A star-studded India Legends team has been finalized for the upcoming Road Safety World Series.

Calling anti-CAA protests 'sinister', 150 prominent citizens write to President

As protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act continue, over 150 prominent citizens have written to President Ram Nath Kovind in favor of the legislation.

'Looop Lapeta': Taapsee to star in 'Run Lola Run' remake

With a flurry of films already in her kitty, Taapsee Pannu has announced her next movie, a Hindi adaptation of celebrated German classic Run Lola Run (1998).

UP shocker: Cousin rapes five-month-old infant, she dies later

In a gut-wrenching incident, a baby, who was merely five months old, was raped in Uttar Pradesh on Sunday, allegedly by her 25-year-old cousin.

NZ vs IND: Should India play Pant in Wellington Test?

Following the limited-overs leg, the focus shifts on the longest format as India and New Zealand are all set to lock horns in the two-match Test series.

These tournaments are part of ICC events for 2023-2031

The ICC has decided to come up with two new tournaments for the 2023-31 cycle.

Chargesheet filed in Jamia violence case; Sharjeel Imam named 'instigator'

The Delhi Police has filed a chargesheet in connection with the mid-December violence at Jamia Millia Islamia.

Fold 2: Third foldable device from the house of Samsung

Samsung's all-new Z Flip (its second foldable device) hasn't even arrived in most markets, and here we are talking about the company's third foldable phone, the Galaxy Fold 2.

Everything about Atletico vs Liverpool and Dortmund vs PSG

The UEFA Champions League 2019-20 round of 16 returns with two high-profile matches on Tuesday.

Bezos launches $10 billion-worth 'Earth fund' to fight climate change

In order to tackle the problem of climate change, Jeff Bezos, the richest man in the world, has announced the plan to create a new 'Earth Fund' and invest $10 billion in it.

Mumbai-based dance troupe wins 'America's Got Talent: The Champions'

A Mumbai-based dance troupe has been crowned the winner of season 2 of America's Got Talent: The Champions, a spin-off of the popular talent show America's Got Talent.

Sit-in agitation will continue, site might change: Shaheen Bagh protesters

Shaheen Bagh, a small pocket in South Delhi, got a new identity in December when hundreds of women decided to sit on the streets to protest against the contentious Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA).

Sachin's 2011 World Cup lap named best Laureus sporting moment

On April 2, 2011, Indian skipper MS Dhoni comprehensively owned the Wankhede crowd with his historic six which made India World Champions after 28 years.

Manchester United beat Chelsea: Here are the records broken

Manchester United moved to seventh in the Premier League 2019-20 season after overcoming rivals Chelsea 2-0 at Stamford Bridge.

Telcos partially pay government dues; 'slim hope' for Vodafone-Idea

Ailing telecom companies have paid their dues linked to adjusted gross revenue (AGR) in part to the government.

Google is ending its free 'Station' Wi-Fi program: Here's why

Five years after launching a project to offer free Wi-Fi at some of the busiest railway stations, Google has decided to end the project.

Masood Azhar not missing, holed up near Bahawalpur headquarters: Reports

Before the terror-watchdog Financial Action Task Force (FATF) could take a decision on blacklisting Pakistan, Islamabad informed that wanted terrorist Masood Azhar, who is the head of the proscribed organization Jaish-e-Mohammed, has gone missing.

Microsoft opens a new engineering center in India

In a bid to expand its footprint in the Indian market, Microsoft has launched a new engineering hub in the country.

Anti-CAA stir: 22 died in UP, government tells Allahabad HC

The agitation against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) took lives of as many as 22 people, the state government run by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath informed Allahabad High Court on Monday.

PUBG Mobile: Five best guns for Erangel

PUBG Mobile delivers one of the best Battle Royale experiences and is gaining popularity every day.

#ComicBytes: Five reasons Captain Marvel's body is weird

Carol Danvers was a hero long before she stepped into the suit of Captain Marvel.

Japan giving 2,000 iPhones to passengers stuck on coronavirus-hit ship

In a bid to help passengers stuck on a coronavirus-hit cruise ship, the government of Japan has resorted to distributing free iPhones.

Five simple ways to control your cravings

Having a control on your overwhelming desire to eat certain food items might sound like an arduous task, especially when you are following a diet. But, it is possible.

Best motorcycles in India for young office-goers

If you are one of those folks who have just graduated from college and landed into a new job, then this might be a good time to gift yourself a new motorcycle.

17 Feb 2020

Top five Indian cities to travel on low budget

Has the travel bug bitten you recently?

Amid coronavirus outbreak, China resorts to online classes

The outbreak of coronavirus has hit all aspects of daily life in China, including the education system.

Researchers create ultrasonic wearable bracelet that jams all nearby microphones

From smartphones, smart speakers to other microphone-equipped gadgets, all such devices might be snooping on you without even your knowledge. But if you aren't willing to take any chances, there is a solution for you.

India's Boltesque buffalo jockey Srinivas Gowda declines sprint trial

A buffalo jockey in India has turned down an invitation to take part in a track and field trial.

T20I Rankings: Rahul retains second spot, Kohli slips to 10

In the latest ICC T20I rankings for batsmen, Indian player KL Rahul retained his second spot, while skipper Virat Kohli slipped to number 10.

'Angrezi Medium' and 'Gunjan Saxena' get new release dates

Filmmaker Karan Johar and producer Dinesh Vijan have mutually decided to shift the release dates of their films, Angrezi Medium, Gunjan Saxena, and Roohi Afzana, to avoid a potential box-office clash.

Will AB de Villiers play World T20? Boucher drops hint

South African coach Mark Boucher stated that AB de Villiers is in contention for a spot to participate in the upcoming ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2020 if he remains available for selection.

Xiaomi Mi Outdoor Bluetooth Speaker launched at Rs. 1,400

Expanding its range of audio products, Xiaomi has launched a new Mi Outdoor Bluetooth Speaker in India today.

Sonam Kapoor slams RSS chief, calls him foolish

On Sunday, right-wing volunteer organization Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS)'s chief Mohan Bhagwat stirred controversy, after he said that the cases of divorce are more prevalent in educated and affluent families. He argued that education and wealth bring along arrogance, which destroy families.

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WhatsApp is expected to get these new features soon

WhatsApp is constantly adding new features to make the messaging platform more functional and secure for its billions of users.

Instagram is too busy to make iPad app, says CEO

Even after nearly ten years' worth of operation, Instagram remains unavailable on one of the hottest gadgets in the market - the iPad.

Nirbhaya rape convicts to be hanged on March 3

On Monday, a Delhi court issued fresh death warrants against the four convicts in the 2012 "Nirbhaya" gang-rape and murder case.

Delhi Cabinet finalized; Kejriwal to not hold any portfolios

After Arvind Kejriwal took charge as the Delhi Chief Minister for the third time on Monday, the portfolio allocation for the Cabinet was finalized.

India to regularly play Day-Night Tests, says Ganguly

The BCCI President Sourav Ganguly, on Monday, confirmed that India will feature in a Day-Night Test later this year in Australia and host another such game in the following year when England visit for a five-match Test series.

Superman, Batman to fight DC's first-ever villain in new comic

Two of the DC Universe's most iconic superheroes, Superman and Batman, are all set to reunite to take on an age-old threat to Gotham City.

Supreme Court suggests shifting Shaheen Bagh protest; appoints mediator

The Supreme Court on Monday appointed two senior lawyers to act as mediators with the protesters at Shaheen Bagh.

Huawei P40 series tipped to feature 52MP Sony IMX700 camera

Huawei is gearing up to launch its P40 series of flagship smartphones with an aim to take on Samsung's latest high-end S20 devices.

SC clears permanent commission, command roles for women Army officers

In a historic judgment, the Supreme Court on Monday directed the Centre to grant permanent commission to all women officers in the Army.

Five myths about chocolates, busted!

Everyone loves chocolates. They are sweet and delicious, but there are numerous baseless rumors surrounding them.

Want to avoid eavesdropping? Try the novel 'mic-jamming' bracelet

Despite being incredibly helpful, smart home devices carry the risk of abuse - cases where hackers exploit bugs and listen to private/intimate conversations of unsuspecting people.

Faf du Plessis steps down from captaincy of SA

South African skipper Faf du Plessis has stepped down from captaincy in Tests and T20Is with immediate effect.

'Tejas': Kangana Ranaut's first look as IAF pilot out

Kangana Ranaut's first look from her forthcoming film Tejas is out.

NZ vs IND: Trent Boult returns for India Test series

Fast bowler Trent Bowler has been named in New Zealand's 13-member squad for the upcoming Test series against India.

Motorola RAZR might be the most difficult phone to repair

Motorola RAZR's durability test did not give us favorable results. The plastic screen got easily scratched by fingernails, while dust and debris had an easy entry to the hinge area to affect the smooth functioning of the handset.

Six dead as 'poisonous gas' leaks near Pakistan's Karachi port

At least six people have reportedly died after an unknown gas leaked near the Keamari dockyard in Pakistan's port city of Karachi.

#BugAlert: Don't update! Windows 10 hides your personal files

Microsoft is just not getting a grip on Windows 10 and its issues.

India rejects UN chief's offer to mediate on J&K

India on Sunday rejected an offer from United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres' to mediate on the Jammu and Kashmir issue.

#CareerBytes: Career options to choose from after pursuing Chartered Accountancy

In India, Chartered Accountancy (CA) is one of the most sought-after professional courses.

#GamingBytes: Five tips to master shooting in 'Fortnite'

Fortnite by Epic Games has cemented its place as one of the most popular Battle Royale games in the genre.

Jio Fiber regains top rank in Netflix ISP Index

Reliance's FTTH service, Jio Fiber, has beaten the likes of Airtel Xstream Fiber, Spectra, and 7 Star Digital to regain the top spot in Netflix's ISP Speed Index.

Five low-calorie Indian breakfast options you should try

A healthy lifestyle can add years to your life.

When will Avera Retrosa e-scooter be launched?

Avera Electric, the Andhra Pradesh-based EV start-up, has showcased its fully-electric Retrosa scooter at the recently-concluded Auto Expo.