#NewsBytesExplainer: Why is Kane Williamson the player of all seasons?
An architect in Test cricket, a floater in the ODIs and a terrific T20I finisher, New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson has been ruling the roost ever since he burst on to the international stage.
Chinese billionaire being investigated after criticizing Xi's response to coronavirus
A Chinese billionaire who criticized President Xi Jinping over the leader's response to the coronavirus crisis has been placed under the scanner.
Bernie Sanders drops out of US Presidential race
United States Senator Bernie Sanders on Wednesday suspended his campaign for the 2020 Presidential elections.
Amid coronavirus crisis, this Indian business tycoon is growing richer
The outbreak of coronavirus, and the ongoing nation-wide lockdown to prevent it from growing worse, has disrupted businesses so much that their leaders and investors are bleeding money.
Coronavirus: Are the worst-hit countries flattening the curve?
The total number of cases of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) rose to 1.4 million on Wednesday, including over 80,000 deaths.
New Zealand Players' Association awards: Southee, Devine win big
New Zealand pacer Tim Southee oclaimed the top honors in the annual Players' Association awards for his performance in the home series against India.
Cricket South Africa to introduce fitness clause in player's contracts
In a bid to set benchmark for fitness, Cricket South Africa (CSA) is planning to add a fitness clause in the player contracts.
Worried about coronavirus getting inside home? Now, there's a solution
In light of growing concerns regarding the community spread of COVID-19, Log 9 Materials, a Bengaluru-based nanotechnology start-up, has launched an object disinfection chamber called "CoronaOven".
Coronavirus: SC tells Centre to protect doctors and healthcare workers
The Supreme Court on Wednesday said that doctors and healthcare professionals treating COVID-19 patients are "warriors" and need to be protected.
Uthappa picks Gambhir as best skipper he has played under
India batsman Robin Uthappa picked the best captain he has played under and surprisingly it was neither Rahul Dravid nor MS Dhoni.
On Hydroxychloroquine, Trump ditches threatening tone, says 'Modi was great'
Hours after he threatened India with retaliation if Hydroxychloroquine, a drug considered important in the battle against coronavirus, is not exported, United States President Donald Trump took a softer tone saying that Prime Minister Narendra Modi was "great".
Bollywood producer Karim Morani diagnosed with COVID-19
Bollywood producer Karim Morani has tested positive for the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19), his brother Aly Morani confirmed to media.
MS Dhoni Academy starts live classes on Facebook amid lockdown
The MS Dhoni Cricket Academy (MSDCA) has commenced live class on Facebook in the wake of ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Coronavirus Outbreak: Australian Cricketers' Association announces relief fund for players
An Emergency Assistance Fund of $250,000 was launched by the Australian Cricketers' Association (ACA) for former and incumbent players.
Amid lockdown, Zomato launches grocery delivery across 80 Indian cities
As 1.3 billion Indians struggle to move freely and access daily essentials under the 21-day lockdown enforced by the Narendra Modi government, Zomato is rising to the occasion.
In 5 days, India's COVID-19 cases doubled to 5,000
In spite of a nationwide lockdown, the highly-contagious novel coronavirus continues to spread across India, sickening more and more people every day.
'Extraction': Netflix drops first trailer of Chris Hemsworth's action thriller
Netflix has dropped the first official trailer of upcoming action-thriller movie Extraction.
Mukesh Khanna slams Ekta Kapoor for "murdering" Mahabharata
Mukesh Khanna, best known for playing Bhishma in BR Chopra's Mahabharat and superhero Shaktimaan in the 1980s and 90s, slammed movie producer Ekta Kapoor for her 2008 television rendition of the Hindu epic.
Is the low-cost version of Apple AirPods Pro already here?
Apple is gearing up to expand its range of audio products with a pair of new earbuds called the AirPods X and a set of premium over-ear headphones.
China celebrates re-opening of coronavirus' epicenter Wuhan, while world suffers
An industrial hub of China, Wuhan, where coronavirus originated from in December 2019, re-opened after 76 days on Wednesday, an event that was marked by light shows.
Steve Smith highlights one of his major career goals
Australian star batsman Steve Smith believes India is one of the toughest places to play cricket and winning a Test series in the country is a major career goal for him.
Coronavirus: Modi says lifting lockdown on April 14 'not possible'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said that lifting the lockdown on April 14 is unlikely.
Uttar Pradesh: Parts of 15 districts completely sealed starting midnight
To limit the coronavirus transmission, the Uttar Pradesh government has decided to completely seal parts of 15 districts, from midnight today. This effectively means that more stringent restrictions will be imposed and people's movements will be halted.
Samsung's S20 Ultra surpasses sales expectations
Samsung's latest S20 flagship device didn't have the best start but the top-tier S20 Ultra seems to be exceeding the sales expectations.
Legendary singer John Prine dies from coronavirus at 73
Legendary American country and folk singer-songwriter John Prine has passed away due to complications related to the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19).
SC wants coronavirus tests to be free in private labs
On Wednesday, the Supreme Court suggested that tests for coronavirus must be free, even in private labs, asking the government to explore the feasibility of this plan. Private labs charge Rs. 4,500 for the tests and a bench of Justices Ashok Bhushan and S Ravindra Bhat noted it was an exorbitant amount.
Roger Federer does solo drill, challenges Virat Kohli amid lockdown
Swiss maestro Roger Federer has been quite active on social media in the wake of ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Premier League flashback: Statistical analysis of the 1998-99 season
In 1998-99 season of the Premier League, Manchester United came back to lift the honor.
Wisden Leading Cricketer 2019: Ben Stokes bags the award
England all-rounder Ben Stokes has been named as the Leading Cricketer in the World in the recently published 2020 edition of Wisden Cricketers' Almanack.
Facebook brings a dedicated chat app for couples: Details here
After launching dating services and taking on the likes of Tinder and Hinge, Facebook has announced Tuned, a dedicated app for couples.
Coronavirus: Miss England Bhasha Mukherjee returns to work as doctor
Setting an example for everyone, beauty queen Bhasha Mukherjee has returned to her previous job as a doctor to fight the coronavirus pandemic in the UK, one of the worst-hit nations around the world.
Jamaatis in hiding face attempt to murder charges in Uttarakhand
Sending a clear message that the administration will not let coronavirus infected persons put others at risk, the Uttarakhand police has booked two members of Tablighi Jamaat for attempt to murder after they hid their travel history.
#CoronavirusOutbreak: Buttler's 2019 World Cup shirt raises £65,000
England wicket-keeper batsman Jos Buttler has raised more than £65,000 to help fight the coronavirus by auctioning off his ICC World Cup 2019 final shirt.
Jack Dorsey donating 28% of his wealth to 'disarm' COVID-19
In a major move, Jack Dorsey, the CEO of Twitter and payments platform Square, has announced the decision to donate $1 billion, or about 28% of his wealth, to aid COVID-19 relief efforts.
This Gmail competitor can end your endless spam woes
Edison, the company that offers the famous 'Edison Mail' app to manage multiple email services, has launched OnMail, an email service of its own.
Mourinho trains in park, Tottenham issue social distancing reminder
Tottenham Hotspur players have been reminded of their responsibilities during the coronavirus lockdown after some were spotted flouting social distancing rules.
Accusing WHO of being China-centric, Trump threatens to cut funding
US President Donald Trump is angry that the World Health Organization (WHO), the health arm of the United Nations, didn't take strong steps to deal with the coronavirus pandemic, which landed the US in the current situation.
Honor Play 4T series to be launched on April 9
Honor is working to launch the Play 4T and Play 4T Pro models in China on April 9.
Five ways to style your regular white t-shirt
More often than not, we end up spending a lot of time in choosing what to wear before simply picking our good old white t-shirt and pairing it up with our favorite denim jeans.
Huawei's OLED TV to feature 65-inch screen, 24MP pop-up camera
Huawei is gearing up to launch its maiden OLED TV in China as it aims to take on LG and Sony in this premium product category.
Here's what the BS6-compliant Mahindra Scorpio will offer
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. is expected to launch the BS6-compliant Scorpio in India over the coming months.
#NewsBytesExplainer: Is Ishant Sharma India's quintessential match-winner overseas?
Ishant Sharma burst on to the international circuit in 2007.
World Cup: Former FIFA officials accused of taking bribes
According to US prosecutors, former FIFA executives took bribes in return for voting for Russia and Qatar to host the World Cup.
#CoronavirusImpact: Mukesh Ambani lost $300 million/day in two months
The outbreak of coronavirus over the last two months has left economies reeling, business disrupted, and people jobless.
'Kohli was always an exceptional talent', says Dilip Vengsarkar
Former chairman of selectors Dilip Vengsarkar revealed how he spotted Virat Kohli's talent during his early days.
Varun Dhawan's 'Coolie No. 1' to be postponed?
Fans of Varun Dhawan, who have been impatiently waiting for his next film, will have to wait a tad longer.
BMW R18's bookings live in India, launch imminent
BMW R18, the premium cruiser that made its global debut last week, is likely to hit the Indian roads in the coming months.
Steve O'Keefe describes how India series was impactful for him
Australian spinner Steve O'Keefe believes the four-match Test series against India made him understand Test cricket a lot better.
PUBG gets 50% discount on Microsoft's Xbox Store: Details here
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds, aka PUBG, is getting a massive discount on Microsoft's Xbox Store.
Thomas Muller signs a two-year contract extension at Bayern Munich
Bayern Munich forward Thomas Muller has signed a two-year contract extension to stay at the club until the year 2023.
Shame IPL isn't going ahead, says Jos Buttler
England international Jos Buttler expects that the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 will be slotted later in the year.
OnePlus Wireless Charger, Bullets Z earbuds: Specifications, features, and price
Alongside the upcoming OnePlus 8 series of smartphones, OnePlus is also expected to launch a pair of new Bluetooth-enabled earphones called the Bullets Wireless Z and a WARP Charge 30 Wireless Charger.
After sister Shaza, actor Zoa Morani tests positive for COVID-19
Just hours after her sister Shaza was diagnosed with the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19), actor Zoa Morani also reportedly tested positive for the deadly infection on Monday.
Delhi: FIR against two Tablighis for defecating in quarantine center
In an utterly disgusting incident, two members of Tablighi Jamaat, the Islamic sect that turned out to be the super-spreader of coronavirus in India, defecated openly in a quarantine center in New Delhi's Narela, after which an FIR was registered against them on Saturday.
2020 BS6 Hero XPulse 200 officially listed, launch expected soon
Hero MotoCorp, one of India's leading two-wheeler manufacturers, is all set to launch the BS6-compliant XPulse 200 in the coming weeks.
WhatsApp restricts number of messages you can forward: Details here
In a bid to prevent the spread of potentially dangerous misinformation, including those baseless rumors around COVID-19, WhatsApp is imposing new restrictions on message forwarding.
Steve Smith opens up on his quirky batting technique
Australian batsman Steve Smith's batting unorthodox batting technique might have raised eyebrows, but it is suffice for him to bemuse the bowlers.
Coronavirus: SRK, Priyanka Chopra to be part of WHO's fundraiser
Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan and global icon Priyanka Chopra Jonas are all set to join the likes of international stars like Lady Gaga and Elton John for a one-of-its-kind virtual fundraiser event this month.
Delhi Cancer Institute shut after 18 staff-members test COVID-19 positive
In yet another concerning turn of events, the Delhi State Cancer Institute was shut after 18 of its staff members, including doctors and nurses, tested positive for coronavirus, the deadly virus that has taken over 100 lives in India.
How effectively India is managing the whole COVID-19 situation?
The growing number of COVID-19 cases in India has got people worried about their lives, their jobs, and everything in between.
Robin Uthappa is still eyeing a national comeback
Indian batsman Robin Uthappa believes he still has a lot of cricket left in him, despite being out of action for long.
Premier League flashback: Statistical analysis of the 1997-98 season
In 1997-98 season of the Premier League, Arsenal emerged victorious to lift the trophy.
Ahead of launch, Honor 30 Pro's key specifications revealed
Huawei's sub-brand Honor is working to launch the Honor 30 Pro and Honor 30 smartphones on April 15.
IBM is sharing its AI tools to fight COVID-19 crisis
Following the lead of Google, Apple, and Facebook, tech giant IBM has also joined the fight against the novel coronavirus pandemic.
'Family': India's biggest stars come together for made-at-home short film
Films do not know any boundaries.
Australia didn't sledge Kohli to protect IPL contracts: Michael Clarke
Former Australian batsman Michael Clarke believes the Aussies succumbed to pressure when India toured down under in 2018-19.
Railways, shut for first-time, asked to build more isolation coaches
The coronavirus pandemic has put a monumental strain on India's healthcare system, which was never at par with that of the developed countries.
J&K: Mehbooba Mufti returns home but remains in detention
Former Chief Minister of the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir, Mehbooba Mufti, was on Tuesday shifted to her residence in Gupkar Road, but her detention will continue.
OPPO Find X2 Lite rumor roundup: Design, specifications, and price
As a watered-down version of the Find X2, Chinese tech giant OPPO is working to launch the Find X2 Lite sometime soon.
#CoronavirusOutbreak: Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola's mother passes away
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola's mother passed away after contracting coronavirus.
Apple iPhone 12 will have four variants, specifications leaked
Apple's next batch of flagship smartphones, likely to arrive as part of the iPhone 12 series, could include as many as four different models, according to prototyping details leaked by tech analyst Jon Prosser.
UEFA president offers Liverpool new hope of EPL title win
Premier League leaders Liverpool are all but certain to be crowned champions no matter how the 2019-20 campaign is finished, according to UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin.
Coronavirus: India eases Hydroxychloroquine export restrictions on humanitarian grounds
With coronavirus cases surging across the world, countries are scrambling to procure Hydroxychloroquine, an anti-malarial drug that India produces in abundance.
Trump threatens retaliation if India doesn't export Hydroxychloroquine to US
US President Donald Trump has declared India might face retaliation if New Delhi doesn't clear the export of Hydroxychloroquine, an anti-malarial drug that the United States President has touted as a "game-changer" in the battle against coronavirus.
#NewsBytesExplainer: Decoding the dynamics of Day-Night Tests
Day-Night Tests, often known as pink-ball Tests, have catapulted the longest format of the sport to an altogether different space.
Coronavirus: UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson moved to intensive care
In an extremely concerning news, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been shifted to intensive care at St Thomas' Hospital, London.
Coronavirus: India's death toll crosses 140; COVID-19 cases cross 4,000
The coronavirus outbreak in India seems to be accelerating as 704 positive cases were reported in the past 24 hours, the highest single-day jump yet.
Learnflix, an affordable app to help kids learn during lockdown
The lockdown enforced by the Indian government has hit several sectors of the economy.
All you need to know about antioxidants
We all have heard about antioxidants. But do you know why are they so important?
Vivo Y50, with punch-hole display and quad cameras, goes official
After a bunch of leaks and rumors, Chinese tech giant Vivo has officially launched the Y50 smartphone in Cambodia.
