06 May 2020
600 Maruti Suzuki dealerships now operational, deliveries underway
After reporting zero sales for the month of April due to the lockdown enforced to contain the outbreak of COVID-19, Maruti Suzuki, India's largest automaker, is returning to business.
#NewsBytesExplainer: The invention of Ross Taylor 2.0
New Zealand middle order batsman Ross Taylor has taken huge strides in international cricket of late.
Centre slams Bengal over cross-border cargo, COVID-19 mortality rate
The Centre on Wednesday wrote to the West Bengal government asking it to allow the movement of goods traffic through border crossings between India and Bangladesh.
Nokia 7.2 gets Android 10 update: How to install
HMD Global has once again started rolling out Android 10 update for the dual-SIM variant of Nokia 7.2. The new software comes with improved system stability, user interface enhancements, and Google's Android security patch for April.
India-bound 2020 Hyundai i20 appears in public (undisguised)
The all-new 2020 Hyundai i20, bound to arrive in India later this year, has been spotted on the road sans any camouflage in South Korea.
'X Æ A-12 Musk': Story behind name of Musk's baby
On Monday, Elon Musk welcomed his first child with singer Grimes.
Amid lockdown, Ranbir, Alia-starrer 'Brahmastra' lands in London
Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt-starrer Brahmastra has been in the making for last two years.
Netizens are convinced Kim Jong-un is using a body double
Last week, unconfirmed reports emerged that the Supreme Leader of North Korea, Kim Jong-un, had died.
KKR's owners open to invest in The Hundred: Report
Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) could invest in England's new flagship tournament The Hundred.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic: A look at his unbreakable records
Zlatan Ibrahimovic has been one of the greatest football legends.
Apple's WWDC starts from June 22, and will be free
Back in March, Apple had announced its Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2020 would take place in an online-only format, due to the novel coronavirus pandemic.
Five instances when Ajinkya Rahane rose to occasion for India
Ajinkya Rahane has been the linchpin of Indian middle order in Test cricket, ever since he announced his arrival.
Coronavirus wiped nearly a quarter of Indian billionaires' wealth: Forbes
The outbreak of COVID-19, which has claimed over 2.5 lakh lives and put a third of the world's population under lockdown, has wrecked economies completely.
Transfer analysis: Players linked with a move to Arsenal
All sport activities including football is facing uncertainty amid the coronavirus outbreak.
Admin of obscene Instagram group 'Bois Locker Room' arrested
A 12th standard student, who was the admin of the Instagram group 'Bois Locker Room', was arrested on Wednesday by Delhi Police's Cyber Crime Cell (CCC), two days after an FIR was registered in this matter. Earlier, a 15-year-old, who had shared vile messages on the group was apprehended.
Modi orders drug regulatory system overhaul to reduce red tape
At a Tuesday meeting to discuss India's drug discovery, testing, and vaccine response to COVID-19, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reportedly suggested drug regulatory reforms.
#Throwback: When a 16-year-old Sonu Nigam sang 'Mahabharat' title song
Sonu Nigam and singing are a match made in heaven.
2020 Jaguar F-Type launched, price starts at Rs. 95.12 lakh
Jaguar has launched the facelifted version of its F-Type sports car in India. The range starts at Rs. 95.12 lakh and goes up to Rs. 2.42 crore for the fully maxed-out model (both prices ex-showroom).
Akshay, Ajay join Dharavi rappers to raise awareness about COVID-19
The rappers of Dharavi are doing what they do best: mixing art with reality.
One month of proper practice required before competitive match: Rahane
India's Test team vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane feels three to four weeks of practice is required before resumption of competitive games.
US set to disband emergency task force handling COVID-19 crisis
The United States is looking to disband the White House task force on COVID-19.
Ashish Nehra disagrees with Virat Kohli's remarks on ODI format
Former Indian pace spearhead Ashish Nehra disagreed with Virat Kohli's belief that ODI format holds less importance this year.
Now, Twitter warns against replying with mean, harmful tweets
If you often lose your temper during Twitter arguments and end up saying mean things to others, be prepared to be reprimanded by the microblogging giant.
Wanted Hizbul terrorist Riyaz Naikoo killed in Kashmir
In a major breakthrough, security forces on Wednesday killed Hizbul Mujahideen's top commander Riyaz Naikoo in an encounter in South Kashmir's Awantipora area.
Five best central mid-fielders in Premier League history
Since the Premier League's inception in 1992-93, there have been a host of central mid-fielders who made a massive impression in England's top-flight division.
Jamshedpur is India's biggest coronavirus-free urban cluster
Jamshedpur, the biggest urban conglomeration in Jharkhand, has emerged as the only urban cluster in India with zero coronavirus cases.
David Warner opens up on 'Kohli vs Smith' debate
Australian opener David Warner voiced his opinion on the long-standing 'Kohli vs Smith' debate.
Hacker flags 'security issue' in Aarogya Setu, government responds
A few hours ago, a French cybersecurity expert and hacker under the alias "Elliot Alderson" claimed that Aarogya Setu, the official contact-tracing app of the Government of India, carries a security issue.
Juventus players return to training, Ronaldo enters 14-day quarantine
Juventus players returned to individual training at the team's sports centre on Tuesday.
Shoots and production work still on hold, clarifies Producers Guild
Shootings and production work will continue to remain stalled due to the coronavirus crisis, the Film and TV Producers Guild of India has clarified.
Yediyurappa requests migrant workers to stay; Karnataka halts trains
The BJP-led Karnataka government has applied brakes on trains meant to ferry migrant workers to their home states, urging them to stay back as their exodus threatens construction industry and other economic activities.
Tennis rallies together for Player Relief Programme, raises $6 million
The governing bodies of tennis have come together to raise in excess of $6 million to create a Player Relief Programme aimed at supporting players who are particularly affected by the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
Batch of 1985 could trouble current Indian team: Ravi Shastri
Indian head coach Ravi Shastri believes the batch of 1985 could have given a run for the money to the incumbent Indian side.
14-year-old commits suicide, link to 'Boys Locker Room' being probed
The alleged suicide of a 14-year-old in Gurugram on Tuesday has prompted police to probe his connection to the 'Bois Locker Room' chat, which snowballed into a huge controversy raising concerns about the way young men are being raised.
Coronavirus: KCR extends lockdown in Telangana till May 29
The countrywide lockdown necessitated due to coronavirus is scheduled to end on May 17, but Telangana has become the first state to extend it till May 29.
#CareerBytes: SBI PO v/s IBPS PO- Everything you should know
The post of a Probationary Officer (PO) is one of the most coveted jobs in the banking sector as it offers job security and good pay.
PewDiePie will now live-stream exclusively on YouTube
Swedish YouTube star Felix Kjellberg, better known as PewDiePie, will now live-stream exclusively on YouTube, as per a new deal.
Huawei P40-series' update brings new camera features and improvements
Huawei has started rolling-out a new software update for the P40 and P40 Pro flagship smartphones.
'Betaal': SRK-produced Netflix horror series to release this month
Netflix has unveiled the first official look and the release date of Betaal, an upcoming zombie horror series produced by Shah Rukh Khan's production house Red Chillies Entertainment.
BS6 Hyundai Venue turbo-petrol offers a mileage of 18.1km/liter: ARAI
Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) has pegged the fuel efficiency of the Hyundai Venue 1.2-liter (petrol, manual) and 1-liter (turbo petrol, manual) models at 17.3km/liter and 18.1km/liter, respectively.
05 May 2020
Leak reveals design and specifications of Huawei Y5p and Y6p
The design details and specifications of Huawei's upcoming affordable phones, the Y5p and Y6p, have leaked online.
Why Maanvi Gagroo's letter on 'Boys Locker Room' doesn't help
An Instagram group "Bois Locker Room" has shown how problematic the thoughts of the current generation are when it comes to rape, objectification of women, and sexual violence.
'MS Dhoni is back,' tweets Chennai Super Kings
Former Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni is spending quality time with his family in the wake of coronavirus pandemic.
Big Bash League: McCullum voices idea of introducing Kiwi team
Former New Zealand skipper Brendon McCullum believes introduction of one or more Kiwi teams may boost the competition of Australia's Big Bash League.
Amazon VP quits over firings of workers raising safety concerns
A vice president at Amazon Web Service (AWS) has quit his job 'in dismay' at the conglomerate's decision to fire workers who publicly raised questions over the company's coronavirus safety measures for warehouses.
BS6 Datsun GO, GO+ officially listed in India, launch imminent
Datsun has officially listed the BS6-compliant models of the Datsun GO hatchback and Datsun GO+ MPV on its India website, hinting at an imminent launch in the country.
#LockdownEffect: Gold's Gym files for bankruptcy protection, CureFit downsizes
When the COVID-19 pandemic started taking roots in India and other parts of the world, gyms were one of the first places to close down.
No board exams for CBSE Class 10 students: HRD Minister
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will not be conducting any board exams for Class-10 students for their pending papers, announced Human Resource Development (HRD) Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank on Tuesday.
Raina's domestic performances were not suffice for comeback: MSK Prasad
Former chairman of Indian selection committee MSK Prasad believes Suresh Raina did not score enough runs in domestic circuit in order to stage a national comeback.
Huawei's budget-friendly Y9s officially listed in India, launch imminent
Huawei's budget-friendly smartphone, the Y9s, has been officially listed in India, hinting at its imminent launch in the country.
Ranking Virat Kohli's best five Test innings in losing cause
Indian skipper Virat Kohli has always fancied the longest format, ever since he burst on to the international stage.
Can Kylian Mbappe help Paris Saint-Germain conquer Europe?
Kylian Mbappe played a crucial role in 2019-20 season to help Paris Saint-Germain lift the Ligue 1 trophy.
Tom Cruise, Elon Musk to shoot movie in space: Report
Tom Cruise is leaving the planet, but for a very good reason.
WhatsApp Pay may finally be launched this month: Details here
WhatsApp's much-coveted digital payments service, WhatsApp Pay, may finally be launched by the end of this month.
Delhi: 24 test positive for coronavirus at Army's RR Hospital
In a worrying series of events, 24 people, including serving personnel, tested positive for coronavirus at Delhi's Army RR Hospital, HT reported on Tuesday.
Babies born of surrogacy 'stuck' due to countrywide lockdown
With the nationwide lockdown, which was necessitated to keep a check on the spread of coronavirus, babies born of surrogacy are stuck in Gujarat as their biological parents can't travel to take them home.
Transfer analysis: Players linked with a move to Real Madrid
All sport activities including football is facing uncertainty amid the coronavirus outbreak.
Our guarding angels: Neetu Kapoor thanks Ambanis for support
Days after legendary actor Rishi Kapoor's demise, his wife Neetu Kapoor has been thanking people who supported them during the actor's hard-fought battle with cancer.
Mi Commerce, Xiaomi's new e-commerce platform to boost sales
In a bid to boost sales in a market hit by the novel coronavirus pandemic, Xiaomi is launching a new e-commerce service called 'Mi Commerce'.
COVID-19: 64 flights to evacuate 14,800 Indians from abroad
In the biggest overseas evacuation since Independence, the Centre plans to bring thousands of Indians, who have been stuck in various countries, home.
Use weighted balls to negate ball-tampering: Shane Warne
Australian legend Shane Warne believes introducing weighted balls will bar the bowlers from applying saliva and sweat on the ball.
Five best central defenders in Premier League history
Since the Premier League's inception in 1992-93, there have been a host of central defenders who made a massive impression in England's top-flight division.
Buy one $1,500 Motorola RAZR, get another free (in US)
If you really want the foldable RAZR, this might be the best deal for you. Motorola has announced a buy-one-get-one-free deal in the US wherein you get two RAZR phones for $1,500.
Ben Stokes to run half marathon, raise funds
England cricket team all-rounder Ben Stokes will run his maiden half marathon on Tuesday to raise funds for a charity and hospitals battling the coronavirus pandemic.
Fresh dates of JEE, JEE (Advanced), and NEET announced
On Tuesday, HRD Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal announced dates of all major entrance exams, a day after it was hinted that tests will be postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic.
India gears up to develop key COVID-19 drug: Details here
The US recently approved Remdesivir, a key antiviral drug from Gilead Sciences, for emergency use on COVID-19 patients.
#ThisDayThatYear: Windies openers script highest opening partnership in ODIs
On May 5, 2019, West Indies openers John Campbell and Shai Hope set a new world record.
Petrol, diesel prices hiked in Delhi: Details here
In an unexpected move, the price of petrol and diesel has been increased in Delhi by Rs. 1.67 per liter and Rs. 7.10 a liter, respectively.
RGV's sexist remark on women buying alcohol invites Sona's ire
Making problematic statements on social media is Ram Gopal Varma's favorite pastime.
#BoysLockerRoom: 15-year-old arrested; obscene chat glorifying rape being investigated
The Delhi Police launched an investigation into an obscene private Instagram group, where minor boys of some posh Delhi schools discussed girls' body parts and made plans to rape them.
Redmi Note 9 Pro goes on sale: Details here
For the first time since the lockdown was enforced in late March, Xiaomi's budget-friendly Redmi Note 9 Pro has gone on sale in India today.
#CoronavirusOutbreak: Premier League doctors concerned over season resumption
Several Premier League club doctors are concerned over plans to resume the 2019-20 season amid the coronavirus pandemic.
African Swine Fever kills 2,800 pigs in Assam
At a time when Assam, much like the rest of the world, has dedicated its healthcare infrastructure towards fighting the battle against coronavirus, the African Swine Fever has jolted the state.
The Hundred: ECB terminates contracts of players
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has terminated contracts of players who were set to participate in the inaugural edition of The Hundred.
'Special corona fee' makes liquor 70% costlier in Delhi
In what clearly looks like an attempt to generate more revenue, the Delhi government, run by Aam Aadmi Party, announced late last night it would be levying a special 70% "corona tax" on MRP of alcohol from Tuesday.
Coronavirus: India's death-toll nears 1,500; Maharashtra records 1,567 new cases
As of Monday, India reported over 46,000 cases of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Meanwhile, the nationwide death toll rose to 1,491, according to data compiled from official state and union territory government statistics.
Popular tech products that Chartered Accountants should know about
In India, Chartered Accountancy (CA) is one of the most respected professional courses. It is a three-level program offered by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.
#COVID19: 5 promising vaccine candidates currently in trial
With nearly 2.5 lakh deaths and over 35 lakh infections, COVID-19 has transformed from a mysterious pneumonia-like disease to the worst public health crisis of our time.
DIY projects that will transform your study/work space
No one wants a boring and dull study space.
OnePlus 8-series gets improved camera performance with latest OxygenOS update
OnePlus has started rolling out a new OxygenOS update for its latest flagship phones. The 8 Pro is receiving OxygenOS 10.5.6 in all regions, while the OnePlus 8 is getting OxygenOS 10.5.4 in EU and OxygenOS 10.5.5 in all the other markets.