30 Apr 2020

Honor 9A, 9C, 9S go official without Google Mobile Services

As an addition to its line-up of budget smartphones, Huawei-owned Honor has introduced the 9A, 9C, and 9S handsets in Russia. All three handsets come with multiple cameras (except 9S), mid-tier specifications, and affordable price tags.

Government could make Aarogya Setu registration mandatory on new phones

With COVID-19 cases on the rise, India is looking to double down on the use of technology for aggressive contact-tracing.

Coronavirus: No new domestic cases in South Korea

In a first since hitting the February peak, South Korea on Thursday reported no new domestic cases of COVID-19.

#CoronavirusOutbreak: Ducati India postpones the launch of Streetfighter V4

In an expected move, Ducati India has postponed the launch of its premium naked motorcycle, the Streetfighter V4, due to the global coronavirus outbreak.

Rishi Kapoor: 10 memorable movies you can stream right away

We all have our distinct set of vivid memories from Rishi Kapoor's rich filmography.

Redmi Note 9, with 48MP quad camera, goes official

After a bunch of leaks and rumors, Chinese tech giant Xiaomi has officially launched the Redmi Note 9.

Ahead of May 1 debut, Indian FTR Carbon motorcycle teased

US-based Indian Motorcycle is all set to showcase a new motorcycle, the FTR Carbon, tomorrow i.e May 1.

Coronavirus: US study on remdesivir inconclusive, says Health Ministry

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Thursday said that a study conducted on an antiviral drug in the United States for COVID-19 treatment is inconclusive.

'Until we meet again, papa', Riddhima's emotional note for dad

Late legendary actor Rishi Kapoor's daughter Riddhima Kapoor Sahni has written an emotional note as a tribute to her father.

Indian football legend Chuni Goswami dies aged 82

Former India football captain Chuni Goswami passed away in Kolkata on Thursday after a prolonged illness.

Vivo G1 appears on TENAA, key specifications revealed

Chinese tech giant Vivo is reportedly working to launch a new 5G smartphone, the Vivo G1, in its home country in May.

Jamaica Tallawahs hit back at Chris Gayle's comments: Details here

Caribbean Premier League (CPL) franchise Jamaica Tallawahs have hit back at Chris Gayle over his comments on Ramnaresh Sarwan on YouTube.

Galaxy M01 feature roundup: Samsung's upcoming entry-level offering

As an addition to its wallet-friendly Galaxy M series smartphones, Samsung is working to launch the Galaxy M01 in the coming weeks.

SC refuses to stay Rs. 20,000 crore Central Vista project

The Supreme Court on Thursday refused to stay the Central Vista project which aims to build a new Parliament building among other central government offices.

Lionel Messi: A look at his unbreakable records

Football GOAT Lionel Messi has been a revelation for many years now at Spanish club Barcelona.

BS6 Nissan Kicks to get a new powertrain: Details here

Nissan India is working to launch the BS6-compliant version of its popular compact SUV, the Kicks, in India in the coming weeks.

Transfer analysis: Players linked with a move to Manchester United

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

After MHA order, Rajasthan government starts sending migrant workers home

A day after the Ministry of Home Affairs allowed the movement of migrant workers, the Rajasthan government started sending them to their home states.

Sridevi, Rishi Kapoor and 'Chandni': Bollywood's adored love story

Chiffon sarees, Swiss Alps, and melodious songs: A combination of these three went on to define romance for Bollywood.

Apple, Google release developer tools for COVID-19 contact-tracing: Details here

Apple and Google have released the developer tools needed for the first phase of their joint COVID-19 contact-tracing project.

Usman Khawaja, Marcus Stoinis lose Cricket Australia contracts: Details here

Cricket Australia released a fresh list of central contract for the 2020-21 season.

Under lockdown, Spaniards entertain themselves with 'balcony cinema' in Madrid

As the coronavirus pandemic has breathed new life into drive-in theaters in different parts of the world, Spain is going a different way to keep citizens entertained in these bleak times.

Premier League flashback: Statistical review of the 2017-18 season

Manchester City had a terrific 2017-18 season and several records were broken in that campaign.

A 1,400-km drive for Rishi Kapoor's daughter Riddhima

Riddhima Kapoor, the daughter of late veteran actor Rishi Kapoor, has got a pass to travel to Mumbai from Delhi by road. She will travel roughly 1,400 kilometer by road and reach the Maharashtra capital after 18 hours approximately.

#LeakPeek: Google Pixel 4a may be launched on May 22

Google's upcoming low-budget handset, the Pixel 4a, could go official sometime in May. According to internal documents at Vodafone, the phone is likely to go on sale in Germany on May 22.

Microsoft Teams' daily active users surge by 70% to 75mn

As the novel coronavirus pandemic forces more and more people to switch to the routine of remote meetings and chats, work communication tools continue to gain benefits.

RIP Rishi Kapoor: Lesser-known facts about the veteran actor

Bollywood's beloved Chintu, the plain-speaking, and the evergreen heartthrob Rishi Kapoor has left us, leaving a void in the entertainment world that won't ever be filled.

Jose Mourinho wants Premier League 2019-20 season to finish

The coronavirus pandemic has brought the world to a standstill.

New COVID-19 drug has 'clear cut' positive effect: Dr. Fauci

The US government's top infectious disease expert, Dr. Anthony Fauci said that a new COVID-19 drug has proven to be quite a 'good news' in clinical trials.

Happy Birthday, Rohit Sharma: His records, achievements and unknown facts

Senior Indian cricketer Rohit Sharma celebrates his 33rd birthday today.

Rishi Kapoor no more: Bollywood mourns its darling 'Chintu'

Veteran actor Rishi Kapoor will be remembered for a lot of things — his body of work, the songs of his movies, the effortless romance, and his smile. Always exuding warmth, even when he wasn't happy, Rishi's loss will ensure Bollywood never remains the same again.

Veteran Bollywood actor Rishi Kapoor passes away at 67

In a terrible piece of news, veteran Bollywood actor Rishi Kapoor passed away on Thursday, hours after being hospitalized.

Coronavirus: Lockdown will be extended with 'considerable relaxations', hints Centre

With just three days left for the coronavirus-linked nationwide lockdown to come to an end, the Centre on Wednesday night hinted that the restrictions would continue but "considerable relaxations" would be given in some districts.

Coronavirus: 1,077 dead in India; new lockdown guidelines from May-4

On Wednesday, the total number of coronavirus cases in India crossed 33,000, while the death toll rose to 1,077, according to data compiled from official state and union territory government statistics.

#FinancialBytes: Five reasons why your loan application can be rejected

Whether it is a medical emergency or any other financial emergency, bank loans can come in handy in times of need.

Soon, HTC's blockchain phone will let you mine cryptocurrency

HTC's Exodus line of smartphones, aimed at cryptocurrency users, is set to get the ability to mine digital coins.

This performance-oriented car could hit Indian roads by next year

Volkswagen India is planning to launch a performance-oriented GT version of its popular SUV, the T-Roc, in the country by next year, according to NDTVAuto.

Rishi Kapoor hospitalized, brother Randhir confirms he is not well

On Wednesday, veteran actor Rishi Kapoor was admitted to Sir HN Reliance Foundation Hospital, Mumbai.

Mi Note 10 Lite to be launched today

Chinese tech giant Xiaomi is all set to launch the Mi Note 10 Lite in its home country on April 30 (today). The handset will arrive as an affordable version of the camera-centric Mi Note 10.

29 Apr 2020

Apple to pay $18 million for deliberately "breaking FaceTime"

Apple has agreed to pay $18 million to settle a class-action lawsuit accusing the company of intentionally breaking FaceTime, its main video calling service.

8 Irrfan Khan movies you can stream right now

Irrfan Khan did not merely act in movies. He got under the skin of his characters, he breathed and lived them.

Google Meet video conferencing service is now free for everyone

Google Meet, the premium video conferencing service operated by Google, is now free for everyone around the world.

#NewsBytesExplainer: The art of leaving the ball in Test cricket

Test cricket is the ultimate test of skill and endurance.

Pre-orders of OnePlus 8 series live on Amazon: Details here

The newly-launched OnePlus 8 and OnePlus 8 Pro are now available for pre-ordering in India. The flagship phones can be booked only via Amazon at present using a gift card of Rs. 1,000 or more.

Movement of stranded migrant workers, students allowed under these conditions

The Ministry of Home Affairs on Wednesday allowed the movement of persons stranded in different parts of the country amid the lockdown.

Ellyse Perry extends contract with Sydney Sixers for two years

Australian all-rounder Ellyse Perry has extended her contract with Big Bash team Sydney Sixers for two more years.

Irrfan Khan: Lesser-known facts about the late actor

Coming from a humble background and starting out small in the industry, Irrfan Khan defeated all odds to become one of the most loved actors in the country.

Agricultural growth not affected by COVID-19, says government

Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar on Wednesday said that the agriculture sector remains unaffected even as India is under lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Moeen Ali wants The Hundred to be postponed until 2021

England all-rounder Moeen Ali believes it would be the right decision to postpone The Hundred until 2021.

WhatsApp might soon start offering loans in India: Details here

Since 2018, WhatsApp has been working on a peer-to-peer transfer facility for India - its biggest market.

Tim Southee, Tom Latham clinch First-class honors at NZC awards

Tim Southee and Tom Latham won the First-class awards on day two of the 2020 New Zealand Cricket annual awards (virtual).

Transfer analysis: Players linked with a move to Barcelona

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

Skoda's limited-edition Octavia RS 245 sold out in India

All 200 units of the Octavia RS 245, Skoda's performance-oriented sedan, have apparently been sold out in India. However, if you are really interested in buying the car, you might want to try your luck once.

Japanese firm offers separate rooms to bickering couples amid lockdown

As more than half of humanity is under lockdown amid the coronavirus pandemic, families are spending more time with each other, irrespective of whether they like it.

We laughed about you dying: What Irrfan's last director said

The last movie Bollywood's celebrated actor Irrfan Khan worked in was Angrezi Medium. It told the tale of a father, who runs a sweet shop, wanting to get his daughter admitted to a premiere London university.

IPL: All-time XI of Kolkata Knight Riders

Right from the first ever IPL game where Brendon McCullum took the world by storm with his blistering knock, Kolkata Knight Riders have stamped their authority all along.

RIP Irrfan, the void you created will never be filled

"I suppose in the end, the whole of life becomes an act of letting go, but what always hurts the most is not taking a moment to say goodbye." These lines from Irrfan Khan's movie Life of Pi sums his demise.

Brains behind 'OITNB' bring remotely-produced 'Social Distance' show

Of course, productions remain shuttered and people around the world are confined to their homes, but clearly, that is not a good enough reason for Netflix to take a break.

Smith terms comments surrounding ABD as fake

Former opener Graeme Smith, who was named South Africa's Director of Cricket a few days earlier, has termed comments surrounding AB de Villiers as fake.

RIP Irrfan Khan: The maverick's five best movie performances

There has been no actor like Irrfan Khan, and there won't be another.

Soon, Google Lens will solve your math problems: Here's how

Dedicated Math apps - like the one from Microsoft - come really handy in helping students understand (and solve) complicated problems.

2 lakh H-1B workers could lose legal status by June

The coronavirus pandemic has presented an additional obstacle for guest workers in the United States.

Bundesliga: A look at the unbreakable records

The Bundesliga was founded in the year 1963.

Shoelace, Google's local meetup app, is shutting down: Here's why

Shoelace, a local meetup app developed by Google's 'Area 120' experimental projects unit, is shutting down.

CSK resurrected my career: Dwayne Bravo

West Indian all-rounder Dwayne Bravo believes Chennai Super Kings revived his career after picking him in 2011.

Premier League flashback: Statistical analysis of the 2016-17 season

Chelsea were superb under Antonio Conte in the 2016-17 season of the Premier League.

RIP Irrfan Khan: Film personalities and politicians pay tribute

One of the finest actors that the Indian soil has ever produced and arguably the best in contemporary Bollywood, the maverick, the ever-humble and the fighter Irrfan Khan has left us.

#LeakPeek: OnePlus Z to be launched in July

OnePlus is working to launch a new mid-range handset titled the OnePlus Z in July. A teaser shared by tipster Max J shows an outline of the phone with a centered punch-hole display and the words "July 2020" written across it.

More Americans have died of coronavirus than during Vietnam war

In less than three months since the first coronavirus-linked death was reported in the United States, the deadly virus has taken more American lives than the Vietnam war which concluded in 1975 after two decades of fighting.

France's Ligue 1 season gets called off: Details here

France's top-flight football season will not resume after the nation banned all sporting events, including behind closed doors, until September.

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Irrfan Khan, 53, passes away after battling illness for long

Irrfan Khan, Bollywood's celebrated actor whose was the favorite of one and all, passed away on Wednesday, a day after he was admitted to the ICU unit of Kokilaben Hospital in Mumbai.

Steve Smith on a different level: Ben Stokes

England all-rounder Ben Stokes believes his counterpart Steve Smith operates on a different tangent in Test cricket.

USCIRF slams India over religious freedom, New Delhi dismisses findings

Claiming that religious minorities aren't being treated well in India, the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) on Tuesday urged the Donald Trump administration to label it as a "country of particular concern".

Coronavirus deaths in India cross 1,000-mark, over 31,000 infected

In a concerning piece of news, the number of people who have died of coronavirus in India crossed the grim 1,000-mark on Wednesday. Across the country, 1,007 have passed away and 31,332 are infected.

The original ethnic prince: Aladdin facts that fans should know

We have seen him in the original film and its sequels. We enjoyed his antics in his animated series and his 'video game' has been a large part of our early years.

This update will fix display issue of OnePlus 8 Pro

OnePlus has released an OxygenOS update for the OnePlus 8 Pro, fixing the display green tint issue on the premium flagship phone.

BS6 Mahindra Scorpio launched, price starts at Rs 12.40 lakh

Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. has launched the BS6 Scorpio in India. The premium SUV starts at Rs. 12.40 lakh and goes up to Rs. 16 lakh for the range-topping model (ex-showroom, Delhi). As per reports, it will go on sale as soon as the lockdown is lifted.

This wearable 'bubble shield' could protect you from contracting coronavirus

The outbreak of COVID-19 has triggered widespread panic around the globe.

BS6-compliant Volkswagen Vento starts at Rs. 8.87 lakh

In a major move, Volkswagen India has revealed the prices of the BS6-compliant version of its popular sedan, the Vento. The car gets a marginal price hike of up to Rs. 11,000 (over its BS4 counterpart), and starts at Rs. 8.87 lakh in the country.