29 Mar 2020

#LeakPeek: OnePlus 8 Lite could launch as OnePlus Z

OnePlus' upcoming low-cost handset, which has been so far referred to as OnePlus 8 Lite, could instead launch as OnePlus Z.

Coronavirus outbreak: India's Australia tour under doubt with travel restrictions

The Australian government's travel restrictions to contain the spread of COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) may severely impact India's international calendar.

German minister commits suicide; was worried about #Coronavirus crisis: Reports

Thomas Schaefer, the Finance Minister of the German state of Hesse, which includes Frankfurt, has been found dead on Saturday.

Here's how the 2020 Toyota Fortuner would look like

Japanese automaker Toyota is working on launching the 2020 edition of its premium SUV, the Fortuner, by the end of this year.

Coronavirus outbreak: Cricketers who offered donations to combat COVID-19

The entire world has been facing the wrath of the deadly coronavirus which has claimed over 31,000 lives and infected nearly 6,79,000 people.

No Manchester United players in best XI Mourinho has coached

Tottenham Hotspur manager Jose Mourinho has snubbed players of his former club Manchester United in the all-time XI he has coached.

Coronavirus: FIR against Noida company that hid staffers' travel history

An FIR will be registered against a private company in Noida for hiding the travel history of its staffers from authorities.

OPPO Reno Ace 2 spotted on TENAA, key specifications revealed

Chinese tech giant OPPO is all set to launch its flagship handset, the Reno Ace 2, in its home country next month.

A look at the best bowling spells in IPL history

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 had earlier got postponed in wake of the coronavirus pandemic.

Centre asks states to seal borders, prevent migration of workers

The Centre on Sunday issued fresh directives asking all states to prevent the migration of workers amid the 21-day nationwide lockdown.

Here's what the new-generation Maruti Suzuki Swift would offer

Maruti Suzuki is working on launching the facelifted version of its popular family car, the Swift, in India sometime around the festive season.

#ThisDayThatYear: Virender Sehwag rules Multan with a triple century

On March 29, 2004, former Indian opener Virender Sehwag etched his name in the record books with an uncanny batting display.

Hanuma Vihari focusing on fitness, sharpening skills amid coronavirus outbreak

Indian cricketer Hanuma Vihari is confined to his home due to the nationwide lockdown, like every other individual.

Xiaomi Mi True Wireless Earphones 2, Mi AIoT Router launched

Alongside the Mi TV 4S 65-inch and Mi Air Purifier 3H, Xiaomi has also launched the Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 and Mi AIoT Router in Europe.

Delhi delivery agent dies walking 200 km to MP village

India's 21-day lockdown, imposed to curb the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), has claimed its first life.

Kohli wasn't the only batsman to struggle in NZ: Hesson

Former New Zealand coach Mike Hesson believes it is unfair to target only Virat Kohli for the batting failure of India in New Zealand.

Five simple breakfast options with recipes

Breakfast is downright the most important meal of the day.

#CoronavirusOutbreak: UEFA president says football season risks being lost

UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin admits the European football season "would probably be lost" if things do not restart by the end of June at the latest.

#LeakPeek: Redmi 9 to feature a quad rear camera

As an addition to its portfolio of budget smartphones, Xiaomi is gearing up to launch the Redmi 9 in the coming months.

Harbhajan Singh not thinking about cricket, IPL amid coronavirus outbreak

The coronavirus pandemic has crippled the world with over 30,000 deaths reported so far.

Coronavirus: Spanish Princess becomes first royal to die from COVID-19

The coronavirus outbreak has now claimed the life of a royal. Spanish Princess Maria Teresa of Bourbon-Parma has become the first royal to have died from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19)

Steve Smith's captaincy ban ends, eligible to lead Australia again

Steve Smith may resume captaincy for Australia as his two-year ban comes to end.

Xiaomi launches new a 65-inch 4K TV, Air Purifier 3H

Expanding its product portfolio in the European market, Xiaomi has launched a new smart television and an air purifier through an online event.

Coronavirus outbreak: Juventus players, coach to take pay cut

Juventus have announced that they had cut their players' and coach Maurizio Sarri's salaries after all Italian sport was suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic.

I apologize for taking harsh steps, but lockdown necessary: Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday morning addressed the nation through his radio show Mann ki Baat.

#CoronavirusLockdown: Apple's 90-day trial on Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro

With millions stuck at home due to the coronavirus lockdown, several companies are aiming to help people cope up with these testing times by providing free services and subscriptions.

#WeeklyRecap: 5-minute COVID-19 test, MyJio's screening, WhatsApp's rumor-checker, et al

As the coronavirus pandemic continues to sweep across different parts of the world, the tech industry is innovating to help the public in every way possible.

#TechBytes: Upcoming smartphones to be launched in India soon

Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip and flagship S20 series may have grabbed much of the highlights and headlines but the Indian market will soon be abuzz with new offerings.

Coronavirus: 3 new COVID-19 deaths reported in Gujarat, J&K, Maharashtra

Amid the coronavirus outbreak, the death toll rose further on Sunday as three deaths were reported in Gujarat, Jammu and Kashmir, and Maharashtra.

Coronavirus: Migrant workers to face 14-day quarantine in UP, Bihar

Lakhs of migrant workers who are being ferried to their homes in spite of a nationwide lockdown will face a mandatory quarantine in their native states of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, a report stated.

Galaxy S20 Ultra v/s Huawei P40 Pro+: Which is better?

Huawei has launched its camera-centric P40 line-up including the top-of-the-line P40 Pro+ model that takes on Samsung's headline-grabber S20 Ultra.

'Maska' review: Manisha Koirala headlines this light-hearted but thin film

There is nothing demeaning about making or watching feel-good cinema.

Indian government launches a COVID-19 tracking app

Amid the coronavirus pandemic, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, has launched a new "Kavach" app. It assigns a color code indicating your health status, based on COVID-19 symptoms.

OnePlus 8, 8 Pro press renders leaked; specifications also tipped

Just a couple of days after we saw the full specification sheet of the OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro, reliable tipster @OnLeaks has leaked the high-quality press renders of the upcoming OnePlus flagships.

#GamingBytes: Five tips to camp in PUBG's Sanhok

PUBG offers competitive tactical gameplay in the Battle Royale genre and its Sanhok map speeds this up due to its smaller size.

28 Mar 2020

Coronavirus cases reach 918 in India; all that happened today

Even as India entered the fourth day of its 21-day lockdown due to the coronavirus outbreak, the issue of migrant workers remained unresolved.

A look at top five innings in IPL history

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 had earlier got postponed in wake of the coronavirus pandemic.

US approves 5-minute 'rapid' test for coronavirus disease

In a major development, a US-based medical device manufacturer has won Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) approval for a new 'rapid' coronavirus test.

2020 Harley-Davidson 1200 Custom launched at Rs. 10.77 lakh

Harley-Davidson has launched the 2020 edition of its premium cruiser, the 1200 Custom, in India.

'Winning World Cup was unreal', Faulkner recalls the 2015 final

Australian all-rounder James Faulkner described how it felt after laying hands on the coveted World Cup trophy in 2015.

#ThisDayThatYear: Slinga Malinga stuns South Africa with a hat-trick

Lasith Malinga defied the laws of cricket with his quirky action bowling action after announcing himself in 2004.

Huawei's latest smartwatch supports a whopping 100 workout modes

Alongside the brand-new P40 flagship smartphones, Huawei has launched the new Watch GT 2e smartwatch in Europe.

Tata Group commits Rs. 1,500 crore to combat coronavirus outbreak

Tata Group has pledged a donation of Rs. 1,500 crore to support India's fight against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

Maruti Suzuki producing ventilators, masks to tackle coronavirus pandemic

As coronavirus cases continue to increase, Maruti Suzuki, India's largest automaker, is planning to tackle one of the most concerning problems associated with the pandemic - ventilator shortage.

Dhoni's India ambitions are over: Harsha Bhogle

Indian commentator Harsha Bhogle believes MS Dhoni is unlikely to make his comeback in the blues.

Sport will unite us again, says Osaka amid coronavirus outbreak

Japanese tennis star Naomi Osaka has backed Japan's decision to postpone the Tokyo 2020 Games to 2021.

Amid lockdown, UP government starts evacuation of stranded migrant workers

The Uttar Pradesh government has pressed 1,000 buses into service to evacuate migrant workers stranded due to the 21-day nationwide lockdown.

Google won't play any April Fools' pranks this year

Every year on April Fools' Day, Google garners all the attention in the world with its hilarious, sometimes silly, jokes.

#CoronavirusOutbreak: Hyundai India postpones the launch of 2020 Verna

If you were looking to buy the 2020 Hyundai Verna, you might have to wait longer.

Marcus Rashford making rapid progress after back injury

Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford says he feels "10 times better" than he did at the beginning of the month as the versatile England international edges closer towards returning to full fitness.

Coronavirus: How Railways plans to use train coaches as isolation-wards

With all passenger trains suspended amid a 21-day nationwide lockdown, the Indian Railways has converted a train coach into a prototype isolation ward in New Delhi for patients of coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

Soon, Slack might let you call Microsoft Teams' users

As remote working continues to grow due to the coronavirus pandemic, work communication platforms Slack and Microsoft Teams are doing everything possible to give the best experience to their increasing user-base.

'New Olympics schedule won't satisfy everybody', says World Athletics president

World Athletics president Sebastian Coe reiterated that setting a new timeline for Tokyo 2020 Olympics will bring new challenges to the table.

Players who showed massive improvement in 2019-20 at Manchester United

Manchester United showed some resilience finally in the Premier League 2019-20 season and were vying for a Champions League berth.

Xiaomi launches Mi 10 Lite, the most affordable 5G phone

As one of the most affordable 5G smartphones, Xiaomi has announced the Mi 10 Lite in Europe at a starting price of EUR 349 (nearly Rs. 29,000).

Amazon's Alexa can help with preliminary coronavirus diagnosis: Here's how

In a bid to allay all your concerns regarding the novel coronavirus disease, Amazon has built a new triage tool in Alexa.

Doordarshan starts 'Ramayana' and 'Mahabharat' reruns from today; details here

National broadcaster Doordarshan has started airing reruns of the iconic 80s shows Ramayana and Mahabharat.

Forced break will help the players recoup, feels Shastri

Indian cricket head coach Ravi Shastri believes the forced break, owing to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, would have rekindle the energy levels of players.

I was struggling to breathe: Paulo Dybala on coronavirus nightmare

Juventus star Paulo Dybala has revealed how he struggled to breathe after contracting the coronavirus which has gone on to claim lives of more than 27,000 people around the world.

Honor 30S feature roundup: Leaks, rumors, and expectations

Huawei's sub-brand, Honor is working to launch a new premium mid-range smartphone, the Honor 30S, in China on Monday.

Pakistan cricketers can now play in maximum four T20 leagues

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has released its new No Objection Certificate (NOC) policy according to which all centrally contracted cricketers will be allowed to participate in a maximum of four foreign leagues, including the Pakistan Super League (PSL).

MP: Coronavirus warrior kept working despite learning of mother's demise

Nothing but dedication will help India defeat COVID-19, the fatal disease caused by the novel coronavirus, which has taken the lives of 20 and infected 902.

ICC board discusses contingency plan for upcoming tournaments

The ICC board members had a formal discussion about the impact of coronavirus pandemic on some of the marquee tournaments, in a meeting on Friday.

Help migrant workers, keep them put: Centre tells states, UTs

With sorry reports of thousands of migrant workers walking towards their native places emerging from across India, the Centre sent an urgent advisory to all states and Union Territories asking them to ensure the laborers have food and shelter.

#LockdownRecommendations: Watch 'The Shawshank Redemption' and get busy livin'

There have been a few films that talk about hope and optimism with such philosophical depth and endearment as does The Shawshank Redemption.

We've entered recession, will be worse than 2009: IMF Chief

International Monetary Fund chief Kristalina Georgieva on Friday said the world has entered into a recession, courtesy the coronavirus pandemic and she anticipates that the current global situation to be worse than 2009.

#GamingBytes: Five best PUBG ambush tips

PUBG is an intensely tactical game, which requires near military planning and accurate shooting.

Buy Redmi Note 9 Pro or wait for Max version?

If you had planned to buy the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max, you might have to wait for sometime considering the sale of the handset has been postponed in India.

Soon, Google Play Movies might offer free, ad-supported content

Google Play Movies, the dedicated entertainment space operated by Google on the Play Store, has long been serving as an ideal 'digital marketplace' to buy/rent new, trending movies.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite's specifications revealed: Details here

As an addition to its line-up of mid-budget tablets, Samsung is working to launch the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite in the coming weeks.

India's coronavirus death toll crosses 20; all that happened today

Amid the coronavirus outbreak, India faces the challenges of its 21-day nationwide lockdown.