03 Mar 2020

CAC to interview five candidates for national selectors' role

On Tuesday, the BCCI's newly appointed Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC) announced a shortlist of five candidates for the selectors' role.

Realme 6 series smartphones to be launched on March 5

Chinese tech giant Realme is all set to launch its new budget-friendly 6 series of smartphones in India on March 5.

Hyundai Prophecy Concept EV unveiled: Futuristic design, next-gen autonomous driving

Hyundai has unveiled its all-electric concept car, the Prophecy, showcasing the next stage in the development of its design philosophy and autonomous driving.

Tokyo 2020 Olympics could get postponed due to coronavirus

Japan's Olympics Minister Seiko Hashimoto revealed that the upcoming Tokyo Olympics could get postponed until the end of the year, owing to the risk of coronavirus.

Google's AI is helping robots teach themselves how to walk

We all, without a doubt, see robots as the future of humanity.

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Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak thought he had coronavirus

A few hours ago, Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak, who is known for his witty opinions on technology and food, triggered a major uproar on Twitter.

Women's World Cup T20: India to meet England in semi-final

A washout at the Sydney Showground secured South Africa a berth in the ICC Women's World Cup T20 semi-final.

Maruti Suzuki to launch two new affordable cars in India

Maruti Suzuki is planning to launch a couple of new entry-level cars in India that will be priced under Rs. 5 lakh.

Vodafone is offering extra 1.5GB/day with these prepaid plans

Vodafone is trying every bit to remain relevant in India as it struggles to clear the adjusted gross revenue dues of Rs. 53,000 crore. Recently, the telco wrote to the Department of Telecom seeking higher tariffs for data, calls and connection charges.

OPPO Enco Free, W31 truly wireless earbuds launched in India

Alongside the Reno 3 Pro premium smartphone, OPPO has launched its Enco Free and Enco W31 truly wireless earbuds in India.

Bengal outclass Karnataka, enter first Ranji Trophy final since 2006-07

Bengal defeated Karnataka by 174 runs at the Eden Gardens to enter their first Ranji final in 13 years.

#TechBytes: How to disable those annoying Google Chrome notifications

Google Chrome notifications are handy but can also create a big mess.

Hyundai Santro Asta, with automatic transmission, goes official

South Korean automaker Hyundai has launched the Santro Asta hatchback with an automatic transmission system in India today.

Government willing to discuss Delhi violence after Holi: Om Birla

Though tensions are simmering in the National Capital after last week's violence, the Centre is not ready to have an open discussion about it in the Parliament. This was made amply clear on Tuesday when Speaker Om Birla said the government will address the issues after Holi, March 10.

Five design styles to bring your home to life

We want only the best for our homes.

Redmi Note 9 series feature roundup: An inexpensive all-rounder?

Xiaomi is all set to launch the Redmi Note 9 series of smartphones in India on March 12. The new models will arrive as an upgrade to the Redmi Note 8 line-up that went official last year.

Irrfan Khan talks about struggle with illness and family support

Irrfan Khan has been missing from the limelight for the most part of the past two years since he was diagnosed with a tumor.

Coronavirus-scare: One school shut in Noida, another to follow footsteps

A day after two people were tested positive for coronavirus in India, one famous school in Noida shut on Tuesday for the next three days. Another school will shut from tomorrow till March 11, reports TOI.

This novel 'gaming bed' will let you rest and play

Every diehard gamer hates the time when they have to leave the couch for bed, to lie down and rest.

Kohli talks about his quest for next breed of pacers

Indian skipper Virat Kohli feels the Indian team management needs to groom the upcoming generation of seamers with the incumbent pace attack already at the pinnacle.

#DelhiRiots: Shahrukh, who fired bullets, pointed gun at cop, arrested

Days after he fired multiple rounds of bullets at Delhi Police, Shahrukh was arrested from Uttar Pradesh's Bareilly on Tuesday. On February 24, he pointed a gun at a constable, who faced him with a lathi.

Royal Enfield launches most-affordable variant of Classic 350

Royal Enfield has launched the BS6-compliant single-channel ABS variant of its popular motorcycle, the Classic 350, in India.

Don't get involved with a married man, says Neena Gupta

Veteran actor Neena Gupta seldom shies away from opening up about her personal life.

According to BJP leader, 'gaumutra' and 'gobar' can cure coronavirus

While the world is yet to figure out how to curtail the menace of coronavirus, a BJP leader seems to have cracked it.

Google Pixel Feature Drop: Crash detection, motion sense, and more

Keeping the promise of frequent Pixel upgrades, Google has announced the second 'feature drop' for its flagship smartphones.

IPL 2020: Mahendra Singh Dhoni is back

A large number of fans turned up at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Monday as Mahendra Singh Dhoni commenced his training for the upcoming IPL edition.

A pop-up camera smartphone at Rs. 10,000? Yes, it's happening

Infinix Mobile is all set to launch the budget-friendly S5 Pro in India on March 6.

Delhi riots: Iran condemns 'wave of organized violence' against Muslims

In a development that will not find many takers in India, Iran has officially spoken on the riots that rocked New Delhi last week and said it condemned the "wave of violence" against Indian Muslims.

Delhi riots: 122 homes, 301 vehicles damaged, says interim report

With the dust on one of the worst communal clashes to hit Delhi settling, officials are assessing the damage and the details are staggering.

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This Sunday, thinking of giving up social media: PM Modi

On Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted that he was deliberating of giving up his Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube accounts in a week. However, he didn't divulge the reason.

OPPO A9 2020 receives a price-cut of Rs. 1,000

In an attempt to push sales, OPPO has slashed the prices of its wallet-friendly A9 2020 smartphone in India.

Use these weapons to win chicken dinner in PUBG Mobile

PUBG Mobile has an extremely competitive gamer base which is due to the popularity, this tactically intense Battle Royale enjoys in certain markets.

Ahead of March 5 launch, Realme Band's features revealed

Alongside the new Realme 6 series smartphone, Realme is all set to introduce its first-ever fitness band, the Realme Band, in India on March 5.

Apple iPad Pro 2020: What we know so far

Apple is gearing up to launch a host of new hardware including a low-cost iPhone 9 (aka iPhone SE 2), location-tagging AirTags, a pair of over-ear headphones, and refreshed MacBooks.

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Husqvarna India opens bookings for the quarter-liter Svartpilen and Vitpilen

KTM-owned Husqvarna has officially started accepting bookings for the Svartpilen 250 and Vitpilen 250 motorcycles in India.

02 Mar 2020

Zomato barges into fin-tech, launches credit cards with RBL Bank

Following the footsteps of OLA and Amazon, food-tech giant Zomato has barged into the fin-tech space by launching two 'Edition' credit cards in partnership with RBL Bank.

OPPO Watch to launch on March 6: Details here

OPPO is all set to launch its first-ever smartwatch, the OPPO Watch on March 6, alongside the Find X2 and Find X2 Pro flagship smartphones.

Randeep Hooda talks about his Hollywood debut movie 'Extraction'

Randeep Hooda is all set to make his Hollywood debut with an upcoming Netflix film Extraction.

These iPhone models have become expensive in India

Apple has increased the prices of some iPhone models in India so as to offset the increase in basic customs duty announced in the Union Budget 2020.

Content with progress of Bhuvneshwar, Dhawan and Pandya: MSK Prasad

The Indian chief selector MSK Prasad asserted that he was content with the progress made by Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Shikhar Dhawan and Hardik Pandya.

SpaceX's precision parts manufacturer just got hacked

In a major shocker, Visser Precision, a custom parts manufacturer for some of the biggest space, auto, and defense contractors - including companies like SpaceX and Lockheed Martin, has been hit by a security breach.

CAC set to interview candidates for Indian selectors' job

The BCCI's newly appointed Cricket Advisory Committee, which is supposed to pick the Indian national selectors, will shortlist the candidates for personal interviews in its meeting on Tuesday.

Pekka Lundmark replacing Rajeev Suri as CEO of Nokia

Rajeev Suri, the CEO and President of Nokia, has decided to step down from the top spot by the end of August this year.

'If we stay quiet...', Rohit Shetty's advice on Delhi riots

Last week, the national capital was hit by one of the worst communal riots in decades, witnessing a large number of deaths and massive destruction of property.

Cummins should lead Australia across formats, feels Michael Clarke

Former Australian batsman Michael Clarke feels fast bowler Pat Cummins is an ideal candidate to lead Aussies in all three formats of the game.

The 'all-in-one' keyboard you want, the keyboard you can't buy

Not every notebook packs enough ports to let you plug in multiple peripheral devices, say two-three pen drives, at the same time.

BS6-compliant Jawa and Jawa Forty Two motorcycles launched: Details here

Classic Legends-owned Jawa Motorcycles has launched the BS6-compliant versions of the Jawa and Jawa Forty Two models in India.

Soon, you will get Wi-Fi on domestic Indian flights

Finally, you will be able to use internet service on domestic Indian flights.

Nirbhaya convicts will not be hanged tomorrow; execution postponed

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

New Zealand vs India: Kohli backs Pant after series defeat

Indian captain Virat Kohli came to the rescue of Rishabh Pant after the visitors were handed a series defeat by hosts New Zealand.

Kejriwal announces Rs. 1cr compensation for deceased IB officer's family

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday announced a compensation of Rs. 1 crore for the family of the Intelligence Bureau officer, Ankit Sharma, killed in the recent violence in Northeast Delhi.

Delhi riots dominate Parliament, leaders lose cool; both Houses adjourned

Both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha were adjourned for the day after opposition raised the issue of the Delhi riots on Monday. The Budget session of the Parliament resumed today and will continue till April 3.

Five morning drinks to score good health

There is no better way than relying on natural ingredients to maintain good health.

OPPO Reno 3 Pro launched in India at Rs. 30,000

Chinese tech giant OPPO has launched its premium mid-range smartphone, the Reno 3 Pro, in India today. The new handset comes at a starting price of Rs. 29,990, and will be up for grabs starting March 6.

South Africa announce ODI squad for India tour

On Monday, South Africa announced the ODI squad for the upcoming tour of India as former South African captain Faf du Plessis made his comeback.

'Sooryavanshi' trailer: Akshay, Ranveer, and Ajay's action-packed fight against terrorism

Rohit Shetty's blockbuster police universe is all set to hit theaters once again.

Maharashtra: Shiv Sena says no discussion on reservation for Muslims

Days after a minister of the Maharashtra Maha Vikas Aghadi government said that Muslims will be given a 5% reservation in educational institutes, Shiv Sena, one of the constituents of the coalition, said this topic wasn't being discussed.

Coronavirus: 2 positive cases detected in Delhi, Telangana

Amid a global novel coronavirus outbreak, India's Ministry of Health has confirmed two positive cases.

UP: Frustrated with husband, woman beats 6-month-old daughter to death

In a shocking incident, a 25-year-old woman allegedly thrashed her six-month-old daughter to death in the Aligarh district of Uttar Pradesh.

SpaceX's Mars rocket prototype implodes during test: Details here

A prototype of SpaceX's highly-ambitious Starship appears to have imploded during an internal test at the company's test facility in Boca Chica, Texas.

Can you recognize this actor? Hint: It's his birthday today!

Way before he became Bollywood's new-age "angry young man", and flexed his muscles left, right and center to defeat the nastiest of on-screen villains, Tiger Shroff was the cutest little munchkin you could possibly imagine.

Did politicians' hate-speech spark Delhi riots? SC to hear plea

Hate speech of politicians that may have played a major role in last week's violence in Delhi will be taken up by the Supreme Court on Wednesday, Chief Justice of India SA Bobde said today.

New Zealand beat India 2-0: List of key takeaways

New Zealand thrashed India by 7 wickets in the second Test in Christchurch to clinch the Test series 2-0.

Volkswagen Touareg R SUV, with plug-in hybrid powertrain, breaks cover

Volkswagen has unveiled the sportier R variant of its popular SUV, the Touareg.

Free calling no excuse for poor service, says TRAI chief

Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) Chairperson RS Sharma on Sunday said that telecom companies cannot sidestep accountability on poor service quality by citing free voice calls.

Petitions challenging Article 370 won't be referred to larger bench

The pleas challenging the government's decision to abrogate Article 370 won't be referred to a seven-judge bench, Supreme Court said on Monday.

Nirbhaya case: SC dismisses curative petition of convict Pawan

The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed the curative petition of one of the convicts in the 2012 Nirbhaya gangrape and murder case.

Parliament resumes today, opposition to corner Centre on Delhi riots

The budget session of Parliament resumed on Monday and at least six political parties have given an adjournment notice over riots in Northeast Delhi.

#DelhiViolence: Property gutted, riot-victims struggle to show proofs for compensation

Last week, residents of riot-hit areas of Northeast Delhi struggled to stay alive, and now the victims are trying to pick up the pieces.

New Zealand seal Test series 2-0: List of records broken

New Zealand thrashed India by 7 wickets in the second Test in Christchurch to clinch the Test series 2-0.

#FinancialBytes: Major changes to PPF rules you should know about

The Public Provident Fund (PPF) is one of the most-preferred long-term tax-saving investment options.

Tranya Rimor truly wireless earbuds review: A thumbs up

True wireless earbuds continue to make advances in comfort, sound quality, and connection stability while still being liberating. And, you don't need to spend hundreds of dollars to buy a good wireless headphone.

Even 14-year-olds can drive this electric car (not in India)

French automaker Citroen has launched the all-electric Ami microcar as a cute-looking, low-cost, and greener alternative to bicycles, mopeds, and scooters.

#GamingBytes: Five PUBG Mobile tips you may not know about

PUBG Mobile is getting increasingly competitive as the popularity of the Battle Royale grows.

Balenciaga to Dior: Favorite brands of Bollywood celebrities

Bollywood is the best place to look up to, if you wish to gratify your fascination for fashion.