01 Mar 2020

Now, Facebook can turn any photo into a 3D image

Facebook has upgraded its 3D Photos feature to let you create a 3D image out of any shot.

Apple iPhone 9 aka SE 2: Everything you should know

Apple is expected to launch the iPhone 9 (also being referred to as iPhone SE 2) model sometime later this month.

Maruti Suzuki sales fall amid prolonged market slowdown

Amid one of the worst slowdowns in the Indian auto industry, Maruti Suzuki, the biggest automaker of the country, has reported poor vehicle sales, again!

Dravid should take responsibility for NCA blunders: BCCI official

Ishant Sharma's recurrence of injury has once again put the Rahul Dravid-led National Cricket Academy (NCA) under the scanner.

OnePlus to launch a new product on March 3

OnePlus is set to showcase a new product on March 3, according to several teasers shared by the company's official social media accounts.

We don't play the blame game: Jasprit Bumrah

The Indian bowlers put on a resounding display on Day 2 of the ongoing Christchurch Test, but they were not complimented well by the batsmen.

#NewsBytesWeeklyRecap: F8 cancellation, Nest outage, Decathlon leak, Apple's store, more

This week, we have witnessed a lot of buzz in the world of tech, thanks to several launches, leaks, announcements, and scary security threats.

Threat to Kafeel Khan's life: Wife in letter to HC

Shabista Khan, the wife of Dr. Kafeel Khan, has written to the Chief Justice of the Uttar Pradesh High Court, seeking security for her husband.

Separatists must fear NSG: Amit Shah in West Bengal

Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday said that those who want to "divide the nation" should fear the presence of the National Security Guard (NSG).

Women's T20 World Cup: South Africa defeat Pakistan, enter semis

Laura Wolvaardt's unbeaten half-century guided the South African Women to a 17-run victory over Pakistan at Sydney in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup group stage fixture.

These Airtel prepaid recharge plans offer free life insurance cover

Facing stiff competition from Reliance Jio, Airtel has upgraded its prepaid plans to offer more benefits such as truly unlimited calling, more bundled data, and access to a host of content and services.

Mexico Open: Nadal defeats Taylor Fritz, claims 85th career title

World number two Rafael Nadal claimed his first title of 2020, having trounced the un-seeded Taylor Fritz 6-3, 6-2 in ATP Mexico Open final on Saturday.

Meghalaya: Violence over CAA, Inner Line Permit leaves 2 dead

Curfew remained imposed in Shillong's Cantonment Beat House and areas under the jurisdiction of Lumdiengjri and Sadar police stations on Sunday after two people were killed in fresh clashes, officials said.

FDA allows new technologies to ramp up coronavirus testing efforts

In a bid to ramp up testing efforts for coronavirus, the US Food and Drug Administration has allowed the induction of new diagnostic technologies.

Heavy police deployment at Delhi's Shaheen Bagh; Section 144 imposed

The Delhi Police on Sunday imposed prohibitory orders under Section 144 of the CrPC in Shaheen Bagh, where protesters have staged a sit-in demonstration against the Citizenship Amendment Act since mid-December.

Vivo's Apex 2020 concept is a phone from the future

Vivo has finally shown off its Apex 2020 concept phone that builds upon the hole-less, port-less design of its predecessor, the Apex 2019. However, for a yearly upgrade, it does come with some groundbreaking features.

New Zealand vs India, Day 2: List of key takeaways

The Indian bowlers were right on the money on Day 2 of the ongoing Christchurch Test.

Top treks in North India that anyone can take

Have you been feeling lost and tired lately?

Coronavirus outbreak: First death confirmed in the US

The US has reported its first confirmed death from coronavirus.

Premier League: Watford end Liverpool's unbeaten run, thrash them 3-0

In what could be termed as the biggest upset of 2019-20, Watford trounced the European champions Liverpool 3-0 at Vicarage Road on Saturday.

Astronomers just detected biggest known explosion in the universe

Astronomers have detected the biggest known cosmic explosion since the Big Bang - the event that kick-started our ever-expanding universe about 13.8 billion years ago.

'We're scared,' Indian students stuck in coronavirus-hit Iran request evacuation

As an outbreak of the novel coronavirus disease heightens fears in Iran, Indian students stranded in the country have appealed for evacuation.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip is selling like hot cakes everywhere

Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip foldable phone, which went official alongside the Galaxy S20 series, is selling like hot cakes.

Kerala man, isolated after returning from coronavirus-hit Malaysia, dies

As an ongoing novel coronavirus outbreak continues to heighten concerns, a Kerala man who had returned from coronavirus-hit Malaysia died on Saturday.

Here's how the Samsung Galaxy A41 will look like

As an addition to its pocket-friendly A series of smartphones, South Korean tech giant Samsung is gearing up to launch the Galaxy A41 in India sometime soon.

OPPO Find X2 Pro's live images reveal key features

OPPO is expected to launch the Find X2 and Find X2 Pro flagship smartphones on March 6. Over the past few weeks, we have seen some leaks highlighting the details of the standard model.

Vodafone Idea seeks higher tariffs for data, outgoing calls

Vodafone Idea has written to the Department of Telecommunications, seeking higher tariffs for data and minimum monthly connection charge.

#GamingBytes: Five easy tips to win your first 'Fortnite' match

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

Huawei MediaPad M5 Lite launched in India at Rs. 23,000

As an addition to its tablets line-up, Chinese tech giant Huawei has launched the mid-range MediaPad M5 Lite in India.

Samsung to fix Galaxy S20 camera issues via software update

Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra offers the best camera hardware ever on a smartphone, but not everything is rosy with the premium flagship. Early reviewers have found some issues with the camera system including an inconsistent autofocus and excessive skin smoothening.

29 Feb 2020

#NewsBytesExplainer: Why is a green-top termed bowlers' paradise?

Virat Kohli and his troops were yet again perturbed by swing and seam, this time in the second Test against New Zealand in Christchurch.

Four teams to feature in Women's T20 Challenge in Jaipur

The upcoming Women's T20 Challenge edition will be held at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur, the BCCI announced on Saturday.

Disgraced filmmaker Roman Polanski wins best director at 'French Oscars'

Filmmaker Roman Polanski, who fled United States in 1978 while awaiting sentencing for unlawful sexual intercourse with a minor, won big at 45th Cesar Awards, the highest movie honor in France.

US, Taliban sign historic peace deal to end Afghanistan war

After months of negotiations, the United States and Taliban on Saturday signed a historic peace agreement to end the 18-year war in Afghanistan.

Facebook is giving Messenger a cleaner new look: Details here

Facebook is finally giving Messenger, its dedicated product for instant messaging, a cleaner new look.

2 Nirbhaya convicts move Delhi court seeking stay on execution

Two convicts in the 2012 Nirbhaya gangrape and murder case have approached a Delhi court, seeking a stay on their execution on March 3.

Cortana loses key skills as Microsoft focuses on 'personal productivity'

Cortana, the Microsoft-built digital assistant that goes against the likes of Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa, is backing out of the match now.

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CFMoto 250SR unveiled, but may not be launched in India

Chinese automaker CFMoto has taken the covers off its much-anticipated 250SR motorcycle.

Asia Cup to be played in Dubai, says Sourav Ganguly

The BCCI President Sourav Ganguly confirmed the upcoming edition of Asia Cup will be held in Dubai.

PUBG banned this player for 10 years: Here's why

The widespread popularity of PUBG has made the game a breeding ground for cheaters.

Telangana ministers eat chicken as coronavirus rumors impact poultry sales

In a bid to quell rumors about the novel coronavirus outbreak, Telangana ministers ate chicken on stage at an event spreading awareness about the disease in Hyderabad.

This foldable iPhone's concept video is just so dreamy

Having seen some foldable phones from Samsung, Huawei, and Motorola, everyone has started speculating Apple's foray in this exciting space.

They were in thousands: ACP, injured in riots, recalls horror

This week's Hindu-Muslim riot in Northeast Delhi took the lives of more than 40 people, including a head constable and an IB officer, injured hundreds, and ravaged property worth lakhs.

Schools in Northeast Delhi to stay shut till March 7

Schools in Northeast Delhi have been ordered shut till March 7, officials of the Directorate of Education (DoE) said on Saturday, according to PTI.

Amitabh Bachchan is mighty impressed by the 'scintillating' Alia Bhatt

Big B is all praises for the younger generation of Bollywood. After saying great things about his Brahmastra co-star Ranbir Kapoor, veteran actor Amitabh Bachchan took to social media once again, this time to appreciate Alia Bhatt, calling her "effervescent" and "supremely talented".

#TechBytes: How to make your Instagram private, dodge creepy stalkers

With over a billion active users, Instagram dominates as one of the most popular (and controversy-free) products from Facebook.

'Goli maaro...' slogan raised at Rajiv Chowk station, six detained

The spiteful slogan — Desh ke gaddaron ko, goli maaro sa***n ko, has spilled beyond rallies and public meetings. This was proved today when a bunch of men raised the slogan at the busy Rajiv Chowk metro station, in the heart of Delhi.

Honda launches BS6-compliant Unicorn motorcycle at Rs. 93,600

Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) has launched the BS6-compliant version of its commuter motorcycle, the Unicorn, in India.

New Zealand vs India, Day 1: List of key takeaways

The Indian cricket team failed to capitalise upon the start provided by the openers on Day 1 of the second Test against New Zealand at Christchurch.

GDC 2020 postponed over coronavirus fears: Details here

This year's Game Developers Conference, aka GDC 2020, has been postponed.

Mauritius President stopped at Varanasi airport over excess baggage

Mauritius President Prithvirajsing Roopun was reportedly stopped at the international airport in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.

'Thappad' off to a slow start, collects Rs. 3 crore

Taapsee Pannu's latest movie Thappad has impressed one and all with its sensitive subject matter and mature treatment.

Which books should powerful people (like Modi, Shah, RaGa) read

Today is February 29, an extra day life has given us. And, how do I utilize that extra day? By giving unsolicited gyaan to people who would never listen to me.

As observer, India will witness historic US-Taliban deal

The United States and Taliban, the terrorist organization that has been waging war in Afghanistan for years, are all set to sign a historic deal.

Coronavirus: Conflicting reports on deaths in Iran raise questions

In Iran, the novel coronavirus disease has sparked major concerns, especially as the impact of the viral outbreak remains mired in conflicting reports.

Mercedes-Benz commences bookings for the A-Class Limousine in India

Mercedes-Benz has started accepting bookings for the A-Class Limousine in India.

Women's T20 World Cup: India beat Sri Lanka- Records broken

India beat Sri Lanka by 7 wickets to register their fourth consecutive victory in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2020.

Google employee in Zurich contracts coronavirus: Details here

A Google employee has contracted the novel coronavirus.

Rabada to miss Australia, India ODIs due to groin strain

A groin strain has ruled South African pace spearhead Kagiso Rabada out of the upcoming ODI series against Australia and the India tour next month.

Petrol, diesel prices to increase from April after BS-VI switch

People across India will soon have to pay more for petrol and diesel as the country upgrades to low-emission Bharat Stage VI fuels from April 1.

Delhi: Why 80,000-strong force couldn't stop riots

The Delhi Police, that has more than 80,000 personnel, was not prepared to handle the violence that hit Northeast Delhi this week. While rioters went on a rampage, cops couldn't figure out how to deal with them.

Squatters to be evicted from homes meant for Kashmiri Pandit-migrants

In what is sure to bring joy to persecuted Kashmiri Pandits, the administration of the newly-formed Jammu and Kashmir union territory has issued show-cause notices to those occupying apartments meant for them.

Microsoft's Surface Duo will let you 'peek' at notifications

Microsoft's Surface Duo, the Android-based phone we saw last year, lacks an external screen for showing notifications. However, the company is making up for this by allowing you to 'peek' at call alerts and notifications.

Is this the India-bound 2021 Volkswagen Vento?

German automaker Volkswagen has taken the covers off its much-anticipated Polo sedan for Russian markets.

TikTok beats WhatsApp to become world's most-downloaded app in January

Chinese social media app TikTok has beaten WhatsApp to become the most-downloaded app in the month of January, according to the latest figures from research firm Sensor Tower.

Vegan dogs: Five food options for a healthy lifestyle

There exists a lot of debate and confusion about whether dogs can or cannot go vegan.

#GamingBytes: Five reasons Miramar is best for PUBG Mobile amateurs

PUBG Mobile is an intensely tactical Battle Royale, which has cemented its popularity and keeps drawing new gamers every day.