22 Apr 2020

#NewsBytesExplainer: All you need to know about Kolpak rule

In a recent interview, the newly appointed director of Cricket South Africa Graeme Smith welcomed any former Kolpak player who wishes to rejoin the Proteas camp.

Arjun Rampal is enjoying his stay in Karjat amid lockdown

When the nationwide lockdown was announced last month, Arjun Rampal was shooting for a movie in Karjat, a two-hour drive away from Mumbai.

2020 Triumph Street Triple RS launched at Rs 11.13 lakh

Triumph has officially launched its much-anticipated sports tourer, the 2020 Triumph Street Triple RS, in India. It carries a price tag of Rs. 11.13 lakh (ex-showroom) and comes with an updated BS6 engine.

Watch: AI-created Elon Musk Zoom-bombs virtual meeting

You may already know about deepfakes, the AI-generated clips that show one person's face or voice in another person's video.

Mithun Chakraborty's father dies in Mumbai; actor stuck in Bengaluru

In a saddening piece of news, veteran actor Mithun Chakraborty's father Basantakumar Chakraborty has passed away in Mumbai.

Kids' lockers used as urns at Chandigarh's cremation grounds

In the union territory of Chandigarh, kids' lockers are being used to keep the ashes of deceased persons in cremation grounds.

CPL 2020: Daren Sammy to captain St Lucia Zouks

Former West Indian captain Daren Sammy is set to captain St Lucia Zouks in the upcoming edition of Caribbean Premier League.

How Telangana put together a 1,500-bed hospital in 20 days

Amid the coronavirus outbreak, the Telangana government has established a 1,500-bed hospital dedicated to patients of COVID-19.

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Google launches feature to adjust 'Hey Google' detection sensitivity

Finally, Google is offering the long-awaited ability to adjust 'Hey Google' wake word detection sensitivity on Assistant-powered smart speakers and displays.

Mahindra launches BS6-ready KUV100 NXT at Rs. 5.54 lakh

Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. has launched the BS6-ready petrol variant of its compact SUV, the KUV100 NXT. It comes with an updated mFalcon G80 petrol engine and is available in four variants: K2+, K4+, K6+, and K8.

Rohit cannot wait to play Tests in Australia: Details here

Indian cricket team batsman Rohit Sharma cannot wait to play the Test series in Australia later this year.

Not just domestic violence, Kartik Aaryan approves of many vices

Kartik Aaryan just turned screenwriter and director for a short film.

Coronavirus outbreak: Shakib Al Hasan to auction World Cup bat

Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan will auction the bat he used in the 2019 World Cup, to raise money amid coronavirus pandemic.

Amid the pandemic, Netflix adds 16 million new subscribers

Even as the coronavirus crisis continues to wreak havoc and most businesses remain halted around the world, there is one service that is literally striving — online video streaming.

Transfer analysis: Players who could leave Arsenal this summer

All sport activities including football is facing uncertainty amid the coronavirus outbreak.

Coronavirus: Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan goes into self-isolation

Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan has decided to self-isolate himself after he met a philanthropist who tested positive for coronavirus. The PTI leader also took the COVID-19 test and his results came as negative, said reports.

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Health Ministry launches Twitter service to answer questions around COVID-19

In a major development, the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has launched a Twitter service to address public concerns and queries around the novel coronavirus disease.

#ThisDayThatYear: Sachin Tendulkar's Desert Storm torments Australia

The 1998 tri-series featuring Australia, India and New Zealand was duly dominated by the Aussies.

Player profile: Mohamed Salah can enter Liverpool's list of greatest

Mohamed Salah has become a star for Liverpool since joining the club from AS Roma in 2017.

Embarrassed after MLA brings daughter home, Nitish Kumar suspends officer

An officer in Bihar was suspended after he issued a pass to a BJP MLA to bring his daughter home from Kota, an incident which left Chief Minister Nitish Kumar embarrassed and invited criticism from the opposition.

7-year jail for attacking health workers, says government

Addressing a press conference after the Union Cabinet meeting on Wednesday, Union Minister Prakash Javadekar announced stricter laws for the protection of doctors and healthcare staff against violence.

Nubia Play, with Snapdragon 765G chipset, 144Hz AMOLED screen, launched

Expanding its portfolio of gaming smartphones, ZTE-owned Nubia has launched the Nubia Play 5G in China.

Viswanathan Anand to represent India in online Nations Cup chess

Former world champion Viswanathan Anand will lead India's contingent in the upcoming online Nations Cup.

Indian Premier League: Complete statistical analysis of DC's performance

Delhi Daredevils saw their name getting changed to Delhi Capitals in December 2018.

Missouri becomes first US state to sue China over coronavirus

The US state of Missouri on Tuesday filed a civil lawsuit against the Chinese government over its handling of the coronavirus outbreak.

Bengal assures cooperation to Centre's COVID-19 teams sent for assessment

Earlier, the coronavirus pandemic fueled tensions between Mamata Banerjee-led West Bengal government and the Centre, ruled by BJP. But, the Bengal government assured on Tuesday that the visiting teams would be given full cooperation in the state.

Premier League flashback: Statistical analysis of the 2010-11 season

Manchester United came back to winning ways in 2010-11 after having missed the bus in 2009-10 by a solitary point.

Want to meet the 'F.R.I.E.N.D.S' cast? Here's your golden chance

Have you ever wondered... well, let's cut to the chase: Of course you have fantasized about being with the six coolest friends in the world.

India procuring Korean rapid-test kits amid questions over Chinese ones

Amid questions over the accuracy of rapid test kits imported from China, India is gearing up to procure new ones from South Korea.

Lockdown relaxations: Shops of electric fans, educational books can function

On Tuesday, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) revised guidelines as to what's allowed and what's not during the ongoing 40-day lockdown period, imposed to contain the spread of coronavirus.

Coronavirus outbreak: Tennis governing bodies to announce relief fund

ATP, WTA, ITF and Grand Slams have announced relief fund to assist the affected players in the wake of coronavirus outburst.

Barcelona step up Lautaro Martinez chase, offer players to Inter

Spanish giants Barcelona have stepped up in their pursuit of Inter Milan striker Lautaro Martinez.

Delhi riots: Why was UAPA used against Umar Khalid?

In connection to riots that broke out in the National Capital in February, the Delhi Police invoked Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) against at least four persons namely Meeran Haider (Chhatra Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) member), Safoora Zargar (media coordinator of Jamia Coordination Committee), Umar Khalid (former JNU student), and Bhajanpura resident Danish.

Trump halts immigration for 60-days, will affect green card seekers

A day after he announced the plans to halt immigration into the United States "temporarily", President Donald Trump said there will be a ban on those seeking permanent residency for 60 days.

Facebook invests $5.7 billion (Rs. 43,574 crore) in Jio

Finally, Facebook has confirmed the long-rumored plan of teaming up with Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries.

BS6-ready TVS Scooty Zest teased in India, launch soon

TVS Motor Company is working to launch the BS6-ready version of the Scooty Zest in India in the coming weeks.

Five best fruits to munch during summers

The harsh summer heat can affect even the most energetic ones of us.

'The Batman' delayed as Warner Bros. shuffles release calendar

Without a doubt, 2020 is not a great year for moviegoers.

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BMW R18 appears on company's India website, launch soon

A few days back, we reported that BMW Motorrad is working to launch the R18 cruiser in India, and that select dealerships have started accepting its unofficial bookings.

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No! 'Namaste' is not Indian government's answer to Zoom

A few hours ago, multiple reports suggested that the Indian government has launched a video-conferencing service called 'Namaste' to help people replace Zoom, a virtual meeting app it recently declared 'unsafe'.

21 Apr 2020

Mitchell Starc's rise to prominence in international cricket

Australian pace spearhead Mitchell Starc is one of the fastest bowlers in world cricket among active cricketers.

Anushka Sharma shares teaser of her upcoming Amazon series

Anushka Sharma just shared the first teaser of her upcoming web series.

Watch out! Hackers are bombing Zoom classes with porn

As India faces the COVID-19 lockdown, educators are rushing to use digital resources to ensure students keep learning even while being at home.

The incredible health benefits of apple cider vinegar

Apart from making our food taste great, Apple cider vinegar (ACV) is known to have various amazing medicinal properties.

Rohit Shetty facilitates hotels for Mumbai Police's COVID-19 warriors

Filmmaker Rohit Shetty is not leaving any opportunity to help out those in need during the ongoing coronavirus crisis.

#LeakPeek: Redmi K30i, with 5G support, to be launched soon

As the most affordable variant of the Redmi K30 series smartphones, Xiaomi is reportedly working to launch the Redmi K30i soon.

India-bound 2021 Audi A3 breaks cover: Details here

German automaker Audi has pulled the covers off the 2021 edition of its premium sedan, the A3. The next-generation model comes with a revamped and sportier design, updated interiors, and new mild-hybrid engines.

'India could hold T20 World Cup 2020', Sunil Gavaskar suggests

Former Indian opener Sunil Gavaskar believes India and Australia could swap the T20 World Cup in order to host the tournaments in two consecutive years.

ICMR asks states to temporarily halt rapid testing for coronavirus

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has asked all states to temporarily stop rapid testing, the quick antibody assessment developed to screen patients for the novel coronavirus infection.

Mohun Bagan declared official I-League champions, no relegation

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) ratified its league committee's recommendations to cancel the remaining 28 matches of the I-league.

Masaba Gupta says she is proud of her 'Caribbean body'

A strong advocate of body positivity, fashion designer Masaba Gupta has put an inspiring post on Instagram.

BS6-compliant Jeep Compass available at Rs. 16.49 lakh: Details here

Jeep India has announced the prices of the BS6-compliant version of its popular Compass SUV. The line-up is now available at a starting price of Rs. 16.49 lakh, which is Rs. 89,000 higher than its BS4 counterpart.

Centre's COVID-19 team stopped from leaving hotel in Bengal

Already on two ends of the political spectrum, the BJP-led Centre and Mamata Banerjee's Trinamool locked horns again today when a team was sent to the state to assess COVID-19 spread.

'Would have killed Wasim Akram,' Shoaib Akhtar on match-fixing

Former Pakistan bowler Shoaib Akhtar opened up on match-fixing with rising number of cases in the country.

Player profile: Harry Kane should switch clubs to win trophies

Tottenham Hotspur forward Harry Kane has won so many accolades for his goal-scoring attributes.

Samsung announces new app to measure blood pressure: Details here

In a major development, Samsung has announced a new health app to help its customers measure and track their blood pressure.

Group of ministers could discuss lockdown exit plan today

A group of ministers will be meeting this evening and could discuss the exit plan of lockdown, NDTV said on Tuesday citing sources.

Coronavirus outbreak: Cricket Australia considers to expand India Test series

The impact of coronavirus may see hosts Australia expanding the India Test series, later this year.

Transfer analysis: Players who could leave Real Madrid this summer

All sport activities including football is facing uncertainty amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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BMW F 900 XR teased in India, launch imminent

BMW Motorrad India is working to launch the premium F 900 XR sports tourer in the coming months.

Pakistan shouldn't drop Mohammad Amir for T20 WC: Mickey Arthur

Former Pakistan coach Mickey Arthur believes leaving out star bowler Mohammad Amir would plummet the team's chances to clinch the T20 World Cup title.

Indian Premier League: Complete statistical analysis of SRH's performance

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) were founded in 2012 after Deccan Chargers got terminated from the Indian Premier League (IPL).

Vicky Kaushal's complex sealed after resident tests COVID-19 positive

Bollywood actor Vicky Kaushal's housing complex has been partially sealed after an 11-year-old girl from the building tested positive for the coronavirus.

Palghar lynching: Police laxity exposed, cops suspended, CID probe ordered

Last week, a crowd of hundreds rained blows and sticks on three men, including two sadhus, in Palghar, Maharashtra, eventually killing them.

Now, WhatsApp allows group calls with up to eight participants

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to keep people locked in their homes, Facebook is upgrading its products to make calling easier and convenient.

Premier League flashback: Statistical analysis of the 2009-10 season

After sealing three successive Premier League titles, Manchester United's charge was halted by Chelsea in 2009-10.

BS6-ready Suzuki Gixxer 250 twins to hit the showrooms soon

Suzuki is gearing up to launch the BS6-compliant versions of the Gixxer 250 and Gixxer SF 250 motorcycles in India soon.

Microsoft launches new 'Plasma Bot' to help with COVID-19 treatment

In a bid to help with the treatment of the novel coronavirus disease, Microsoft has launched a new 'Plasma Bot'.

Mumbai: Amid lockdown, Akshay Kumar comes to Gaiety-Galaxy's rescue

Akshay Kumar has been actively lending support to combat the ongoing COVID-19 crisis that has engulfed the world.

12-year-old walks from Telangana, dies before reaching home in Chhattisgarh

A 12-year-old, a journey spanning over a 100 kilometer, and an end that will move all to tears. This is the story of Jamalo Madkam who started on foot from Telangana, where she worked, to Chhattisgarh, her home state.

Coco Gauff's father clarifies 'depression' remark

Corey Gauff opened up on his daughter Coco Gauff's recent comments about her mental struggle.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic key to my development, says Marcus Rashford

Marcus Rashford has revealed that veteran forward Zlatan Ibrahimovic helped him to become a player he is today.

Kim Jong-un, North Korea's leader, critically ill after surgery?

Kim Jong-un, the supreme leader of North Korea who is a revered figure in the country, is critically ill after he underwent surgery earlier this month, a CNN report said.

Donald Trump will temporarily suspend immigration into US

As coronavirus continues to rip the United States apart, President Donald Trump said he would be signing an executive order to temporarily suspend immigration into the country.

Coronavirus: 590 dead in India; Mumbai cases cross 3,000

On Monday, the number of coronavirus infections in Maharashtra's Mumbai surged past 3,000, amounting to over 16% of India's cases.

#GamingBytes: Five guns pros prefer to use in PUBG Mobile

PUBG Mobile is a competitive Battle Royale and the intensity increases with a rise in the number of gamers.

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Amid coronavirus crisis, US oil prices turn negative

For the first time in history, the price of US oil has turned negative. It implies that the oil producers are paying the buyers to offload their commodity over fears that they would run out of storage capacity in May.

Realme defers Narzo 10 series' India launch until further notice

A few days ago, we reported that Realme India had confirmed the release of its wallet-friendly Narzo 10 series of smartphones on April 21, after going back-and-forth on its word due to uncertainty surrounding the ongoing lockdown.

Here's what the Jeep Compass (facelift) will offer

Jeep India is working to launch the facelifted version of one of its popular SUVs, the Compass, in the country by the end of this year.

When Arjun Kapoor met the 'Fresh Prince' Will Smith

During his time in isolation, Arjun Kapoor has been treating his fans with plenty of never-seen-before throwback pictures.