19 Mar 2020

Coronavirus crisis: Follow 'janata curfew' on Sunday, urges Narendra Modi

Addressing the nation on the coronavirus pandemic today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the entire world is crippled and Indians should remain alert.

Meet the Indian-origin researcher who helped isolate coronavirus strain

A team of researchers in Canada recently managed to isolate the novel coronavirus, called SARS-CoV-2, responsible for the current COVID-19 pandemic.

IPL 2020: Government to issue fresh advisory on April 15

India's Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports Kiren Rijiju on Thursday cleared the air about the upcoming IPL edition.

'Can't be Sehwag or Warner': Cheteshwar Pujara on his strike-rate

Indian Test cricketer Cheteshwar Pujara has claimed he knows his batting style and so does the team management.

Lexus shows off the world's first tattooed car

Toyota-owned Lexus has unveiled, what it calls, the "world's first tattooed car." The special four-wheeler is a Lexus UX compact SUV that has been designed and created by London-based tattoo artist Claudia De Sabe to celebrate the "fine craftsmanship and traditional Japanese artistry."

OPPO's Realme is launching a sub-brand called 'Narzo'

In a bid to expand its footprint, Realme, the Chinese smartphone company owned by OPPO, has announced a new sub-brand called 'Narzo'.

Coronavirus outbreak: Four instances when Olympic Games were affected

The coronavirus pandemic has come down hard on almost every sporting event around the world.

Pogba's agent Raiola stirs fresh rumors with Real Madrid talks

Manchester United mid-fielder Paul Pogba has been a constant subject of a transfer speculation away from the club.

Sony PS5 hardware specs revealed: Better than Xbox Series X?

Just a day after Microsoft announced the technical specifications of its Xbox Series X, Sony has now revealed the specifications and hardware details of the PlayStation 5, its next-generation gaming console.

Coronavirus: 72-year-old dies in Punjab; death toll mounts to 4

The ongoing novel coronavirus pandemic has claimed a fourth life in India.

Tricks to remain 'active' on Slack while working from home

After the COVID-19 outbreak, companies around the world began allowing employees to work from home. While many firms have opened offices, some continue to work remotely.

Pity everything is blocked, says Steyn amid coronavirus outbreak

South African speedster Dale Steyn has gone on to lament the near complete absence of sport in his nation.

IndiGo cuts employee salaries as coronavirus hits business hard

Budget carrier IndiGo on Thursday announced a pay cut for employees across various levels as an outbreak of the novel coronavirus disease, COVID-19, has affected business.

Dhoni is still a prized possession if fit: Wasim Jaffer

Former Indian opener Wasim Jaffer opined that India could continue with the services of Mahendra Singh Dhoni in the upcoming T20 World Cup, given that he is still fit.

Another 'GoT' star, Indira Varma, contracts coronavirus

Another Game of Thrones alumnus has fallen prey to the novel coronavirus.

BMW 3 Series gets an entry-level 330i Sport variant

BMW has introduced a more affordable 330i Sport variant of its popular sedan, the 3 Series, at Rs. 41.70 lakh.

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Now, Twitter is banning misleading posts about coronavirus

After Facebook and WhatsApp, Twitter has come into action to combat the spread of misinformation related to the novel coronavirus disease, COVID-19.

Europe's top five football leagues could lose billions: Details here

Europe's top five football leagues could be in for real trouble if the remainder of the 2019-20 season doesn't resume.

Benelli to launch BS6-compliant Imperiale 400 in April: Report

Taking on JAWA and Royal Enfield Classic 350, Benelli is working to launch the BS6-ready version of the Imperiale 400 in India next month, according to BikeDekho.

No April wedding for Richa and Ali, thanks to coronavirus

Bollywood's long-time lovebirds Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal were to take the big leap this April, but as fate would have it they have decided to postpone their wedding.

Google releases second Android 11 developer preview, adds new features

Despite the global impact of coronavirus, big tech companies are doing as best as possible to keep their product plans moving.

In coronavirus-battered Italy, victims face death alone, burials postponed

A generation has been wiped out and it just makes you cry, an official of CFB, the largest funeral director in Italy's Bergamo, said, painting a picture of what exactly is happening in the European nation, that coronavirus has ripped apart.

Nirbhaya: Convicts to be hanged tomorrow, Delhi Court rejects petitions

A day ahead of the execution of the four death-row convicts in the 2012 Nirbhaya gangrape and murder case, the Supreme Court rejected the curative petition of convict Pawan Gupta (25).

Coronavirus outbreak: No PSL players, support staff exposed with COVID-19

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Thursday confirmed that the results of COVID-19 test, conducted on 128 players PSL members, have turned out to be negative.

If EPL 2019-20 doesn't resume, which club wins or loses?

The Premier League 2019-20 has currently been postponed until April 3 in wake of the coronavirus pandemic.

Madhya Pradesh crisis: Horse-trading, Governor's power discussed in Supreme Court

In what serves as a setback for the Madhya Pradesh government, the Supreme Court remarked today that a Governor can call for a floor test even when the Assembly is not in session.

'Cast your own identity', Brad Haddin advises dejected Pant

Former Australian wicket-keeper Brad Haddin believes Rishabh Pant should bring out his x-factor in order to make a comeback in the Indian side.

WhatsApp launches new initiatives to combat coronavirus rumors

A day after Facebook and other big tech companies teamed up to combat misinformation around coronavirus disease COVID-19, WhatsApp, the messaging platform owned by the social network, has come to action.

Amid coronavirus scare, CISCE postpones ICSE, ISC board exams

The Council for Indian School Certificate Examination (CISCE) on Thursday announced that it has decided to postpone the board examinations for Classes X and XII in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak.

Stock up on love: Priyanka's message amid the coronavirus lockdown

As the coronavirus pandemic continues to spread panic around the world, global icon and actor Priyanka Chopra Jonas has an important message for us all.

#CoronavirusOutbreak: A look at the ATP Rankings after freezing

In tennis, the ATP has extended its suspension period until June 7 in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.

Coronavirus: Has community transmission started? Here's what experts say

On Thursday, the total number of novel coronavirus cases in India jumped to 168. Authorities have maintained that no community transmission has been detected so far.

Amid chants of shame, former CJI Ranjan Gogoi takes oath

Former Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi took oath as a Rajya Sabha parliamentarian on Thursday, days after his nomination to the Upper House by President Ram Nath Kovind sparked a controversy.

Coronavirus: Cricket West Indies offers England to host Test series

Cricket West Indies (CWI) has offered to host the three-match Test series against England later this year.

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Xiaomi Mi 10 smartphone teased in India, launch soon

Xiaomi is all set to launch the Mi 10 series of smartphones globally on March 27. It is also expected that the company would announce the standard Mi 10 in India on the same day itself.

Bill Gates backs 'shut down' to combat COVID-19 outbreak

As the novel coronavirus disease COVID-19 continues to wreak havoc around the world, Bill Gates is urging the public 'stay calm'.

How are your favorite celebrities killing time at home?

It's a peculiar time for the world and the movies — your favorite celebrities are nowhere to be seen at award shows, airports, and film screenings, but are killing time at their homes.

Italy sees worst-ever day, 475 die of coronavirus in 24-hours

Italy witnessed the biggest rise in death toll due to coronavirus on Wednesday, as 475 people died of the deadly COVID-19 disease. The total number of fatalities stands at 2,978, and 35,713 have been infected.

Coronavirus: Narendra Modi to address nation at 8 pm today

At 8 pm today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the nation on the coronavirus outbreak and steps taken to combat it. The decision to talk to countrymen was taken at a high-level meeting chaired by him yesterday.

#GamingBytes: The best weapon combos available in PUBG

PUBG is the most intense Battle Royale game. Unlike some of its competition, where gameplay rests on building structures, looting, and killing, PUBG focuses only on the latter two.

Samsung Galaxy M21 launched in India at Rs. 13,000

Expanding its portfolio of mid-budget smartphones, South Korean tech giant Samsung has finally launched the Galaxy M21 in India.

Triumph to launch 2020 Street Triple RS on March 25

Triumph Motorcycles is all set to launch the 2020 edition of its sports tourer, the Street Triple RS, in India on March 25.

#LeakPeek: Motorola Edge+ to come with a 108MP triple-lens camera

Motorola's upcoming flagship smartphone, the Edge+, has been leaked in high-quality renders, which were shared by reliable tipster Evan Blass. The new images reiterate the design of the handset, showing off the punch-hole Waterfall display from various angles.

18 Mar 2020

Coronavirus Outbreak: CBSE, JEE exams postponed to after March 31

On Wednesday, the HRD ministry asked the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) and all educational institutions to postpone the examinations till March 31, because of the coronavirus outbreak.

Apple launches new iPad Pro with LiDAR scanner, trackpad-enabled keyboard

Apple has announced its latest iPad Pro models today, its most advanced tablet-cum-laptop till date.

Apple launches faster (and affordable) new MacBook Air

Apple has launched an upgraded new MacBook Air.

MEA confirms 255 Indians test positive for coronavirus in Iran

The Ministry of External Affairs on Wednesday said that 255 Indians in Iran have tested positive for the novel coronavirus disease, COVID-19.

Hanuma Vihari eyes County stint after coronavirus is under control

India's Test batsman Hanuma Vihari had wanted to utilize the summer of 2020 by playing English County after being snubbed in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 auction.

OnePlus redesigns brand logo, font, and visual identity

Chinese electronics giant OnePlus has revealed its new brand logo and visual identity, earmarking the "most significant change to the OnePlus brand" since its inception in late 2013.

Coronavirus outbreak: Tim Paine supports suspension of cricket leagues

Australian Test skipper Tim Paine urged the people to take the coronavirus pandemic seriously.

Yes Bank resumes full banking services as RBI lifts moratorium

The ailing private lender Yes Bank on Wednesday confirmed that its banking services are now fully operational.

#CoronavirusOutbreak: PCB awaiting test results of everyone involved with PSL

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Wednesday said around 100 people, including players, associated with the now-suspended Pakistan Super League (PSL) have undergone COVID-19 tests.

Despite COVID-19, Ola, Uber car-pooling remains available in India

As coronavirus continues to wreak havoc around the world and begins to show its impact on India, people are being advised to maintain social distance to avoid potential cases of community spread.

Coronavirus outbreak: South African players to self-isolate for 14 days

The South African contingent has been told to isolate themselves after returning midway from tour of India.

#CoronavirusOutbreak: Athlete concerns grow ahead of Olympics, organizers respond

Olympic pole vault champion Katerina Stefanidi claimed athletes were being forced to take health risks as competitors started to speak out about holding the Tokyo Olympics 2020.

Coronavirus: School students to be promoted without exams in UP

In Uttar Pradesh, all government school students from Classes I-VIII will be promoted to the next class without having to appear for their final examinations.

Rishikesh: Things to do in the adventure capital of India

Set in the foothills of the Himalayas, Rishikesh has no dearth of both spiritual centers and adventure sports.

Volkswagen T-Roc launched in India at Rs. 20 lakh

Volkswagen T-Roc, the premium SUV which made its India debut at the 2020 Auto Expo, has now been launched in the country. The car is offered in a single fully-loaded variant and is priced at Rs. 19.99 lakh.

Flipkart Big Shopping Days: POCO X2 to go on open-sale

The recently-launched POCO X2 will be up for grabs in India via a limited-period open sale starting tonight. As part of Flipkart's Big Shopping Days sale, the smartphone will remain available for purchase until March 22.

Now, Google can translate and transcribe lectures in real-time

In a bid to make long-form foreign speech easier to understand, Google is rolling out a new transcription feature in its Translate app for Android.

Coronavirus outbreak: Sports leagues which faced the wrath of COVID-19

The coronavirus pandemic has jolted the entire sports fraternity like never before.

From Oscars to your living room: 'Parasite' streams this month

In case you (unfortunately) missed Oscar-winning Parasite's theatrical run, stop feeling sorry about yourself already.

BCB keen on roping in Bangar as Test batting consultant

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) hopes to avail the services of Sanjay Bangar as the national team's batting consultant specifically for red-ball cricket.

India-bound 2021 Hyundai Elantra breaks cover, gets an all-new look

South Korean automaker Hyundai has unveiled the 2021 edition of its premium sedan, the Elantra, in the US.

SC seeks Centre's response on status of Omar Abdullah's release

The Supreme Court on Wednesday questioned the Centre on its intent to release former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah.

Virender Sehwag questions Dhoni's comeback in international cricket

Former Indian opener Virender Sehwag feels the comeback of MS Dhoni in Team India would not be a cake walk even after a successful IPL campaign.

BMC seals gym, where Shahid worked out despite government orders

Despite a state government advisory to shut down all gymnasiums over the coronavirus pandemic, a certain club in Mumbai's Bandra allowed Bollywood actor Shahid Kapoor and his wife Mira Rajput exclusive private time to work out there on Sunday.

Ram Navami Mela, Shaheen Bagh protest unaffected by deadly coronavirus

In the coronavirus outbreak scale, India currently stands at stage II, and for it to not snowball into the next stage, people are being discouraged from attending large gatherings.

Priority is to finish 2019/20 season after Euro 2020 delayed

The Euro 2020 which was supposed to be held in the summer of 2020, was postponed by a year in relation to the coronavirus pandemic.

Madhya Pradesh: Congress wants floor test after by-polls, BJP opposes

During a hearing in the Supreme Court on the plea filed by BJP seeking a floor test in Madhya Pradesh immediately, Congress said the trust vote should be delayed till by-polls are held, a request that the saffron party opposed.

Google error marked Pixel 4 'free' online

Often, we see website errors in the form of incorrect product listings or products being revealed before their official launch.

No relief for telcos over AGR dues; SC slams Centre

The Supreme Court on Wednesday lashed out at the Centre for its plea seeking more time to recover adjusted gross revenue (AGR) dues from telecom companies.

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In coronavirus quarantine, Tom Hanks learns lessons in gin-rummy, vegemite

The world was disheartened when Hollywood's everyman Tom Hanks contracted the novel coronavirus, the deadly virus which has killed thousands across the globe.

Redmi K30 Pro: The most-affordable Snapdragon 865-toting handset?

Xiaomi is all set to launch the Redmi K30 Pro in China on March 24.

Coronavirus outbreak: French Open postponed, will be played in September-October

The French Open has been postponed for nearly four months, owing to the coronavirus pandemic.

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Coronavirus outbreak: Four Brooklyn Nets players including Durant test positive

NBA star Kevin Durant is reportedly among four Brooklyn Nets players who have tested positive for the new coronavirus and are in isolation.

Coronavirus: In gated societies of Noida, Ghaziabad, foreign returnees suffer

Fear and panic around the novel coronavirus have forced residents of some gated societies in Noida and Ghaziabad to look towards their neighbors with suspicion.

How do Delhi's coronavirus quarantine facilities fare up?

In a bid to limit community transmission of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19), India has made it mandatory for people arriving from certain virus-hit countries to face a 14-day quarantine.

Coronavirus outbreak: Euro 2020 postponed by a year

The coronavirus outburst has deferred the high-profile Euro 2020 by one year.

Why Facebook is marking legitimate posts as spam

With the outbreak of coronavirus, people have resorted to social distancing and spending most of their time on social media, games, and OTT apps.

Realme 6i, with 48MP quad camera and 5,000mAh battery, launched

Chinese tech giant Realme has launched the 6i smartphone in Myanmar.

China: Theater reopens after two months, but nobody shows up

For the past two months, Chinese cinema halls have remained virtually deserted, with more and more people ditching outings amid the catastrophic coronavirus outbreak.

Wearing mask, Digvijaya reaches Bengaluru to meet rebels, custody follows

The political drama of Madhya Pradesh reached Karnataka's capital, Bengaluru, this morning when senior Congress leader Digvijaya Singh staged a sit-in protest outside a luxury hotel where rebel MLAs are staying.

Coronavirus: Study predicts 22L deaths in US, 5L in UK

A week ago, United Kingdom Prime Minister Boris Johnson's message to countrymen regarding coronavirus was to wash hands and he suggested isolation for seven days to those who developed symptoms.

#GamingBytes: Five most underrated landing spots in PUBG Sanhok

PUBG remains one of the most competitive Battle Royale games.

After 'Kaamyaab', SRK to produce movie on Muzaffarpur shelter case

Even as he remains missing from the silver screen, Shah Rukh Khan continues to bring forward socially relevant stories through his production house.

Maruti Suzuki launches BS6-compliant CNG version of Eeco MPV

Maruti Suzuki has updated the CNG version of the Eeco multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) to comply with the upcoming stricter emission norms that will be mandatory from April 1.

Microsoft reveals specifications and features of Xbox Series X console

Microsoft has revealed the technical specifications and key features of its next-generation gaming console, the Xbox Series X.

Nokia launches its wallet-friendly C2 handset: Details here

HMD Global, Nokia's brand licensee, has unveiled a new wallet-friendly smartphone, the Nokia C2.