14 May 2020
OnePlus 8, Pro to go on sale starting May 29
OnePlus's newly-launched flagship devices, the OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro, will go on sale in India on May 29 across all channels.
Spotify is offering one-year subscription at Rs. 699: Details here
As 1.3 billion Indians remain under lockdown, looking for entertainment sources to spend quality time with their friends and family, Spotify is coming to the rescue.
Matt Damon reveals his daughter Alexia had coronavirus
Matt Damon has revealed that his eldest daughter, Alexia, had earlier been infected with the coronavirus in New York City.
Uber fired over 3,500 employees in a 3-minute Zoom call
In a major shocker, Uber has fired more than 3,500 of its employees in customer service, recruitment through a Zoom call that lasted just over three minutes.
Why Sitharaman's stimulus package has left stock market unimpressed
Domestic stocks plunged on Thursday as the government's stimulus package to revive the economy left investors unimpressed.
Redmi Note 9 Pro's next sale scheduled for May 19
Xiaomi's Redmi Note 9 Pro, which got sold out within minutes earlier today, will be up for grabs once again on May 19. The sale will go live at 12 pm via Amazon and Mi.com.
Chinese scientists just isolated antibodies that can 'block' coronavirus
A team of Chinese scientists claims to have isolated a pair of antibodies that could 'block' the novel coronavirus causing COVID-19.
Legends don't die: Ira pens emotional note for Amos Paul
Aamir Khan's daughter Ira has shared a heartfelt note in remembrance of the superstar's late assistant Amos Paul.
Now, JioPhone users can use Aarogya Setu: Details here
India's COVID-19 contact-tracer, Aarogya Setu, is now being rolled-out on JioPhones, the low-cost 4G-enabled feature phones sold by Reliance Industries.
Bundesliga 2019-20: What has happened in the season so far?
The 2019-20 Bundesliga season is set to resume from May 16 onwards behind closed doors.
What Amitabh Bachchan said about 'Gulabo Sitabo' going digital
Amitabh Bachchan and Ayushmann Khurrana-starrer Gulabo Sitabo has become the first big-ticket Bollywood outing to be released directly on a digital platform, thanks to the coronavirus pandemic.
OPPO Find X2 series teased in India, launch imminent
Chinese smartphone maker OPPO has teased the launch of its Find X2 and Find X2 Pro flagship smartphones in India. However, the company has not revealed the release date as of now.
Coronavirus: Trials for 4 AYUSH formulations to start within week
Union Minister Shripad Y Naik on Thursday said that the AYUSH Ministry and the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) are working on four AYUSH formulations against COVID-19.
#LeakPeek: Samsung Galaxy A21s to be launched at Rs. 16,000
Samsung is expected to launch a new budget-friendly Galaxy A21s smartphone in global markets later this month.
Sainz to replace Vettel at Ferrari, McLaren rope in Ricciardo
Carlos Sainz will join Ferrari for the 2021 Formula 1 season to replace Sebastian Vettel after signing a two-year deal with the side.
Maharashtra CM Thackeray, 8 others elected unopposed to Legislative Council
Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray and eight others were elected unopposed to the state Legislative Council on Thursday.
Transfer analysis: Players linked with a move to Atletico Madrid
All sport activities including football is facing uncertainty amid the coronavirus outbreak.
Migrant workers to get free-food for next two months: Sitharaman
Addressing media for the second straight day on the economic package announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said today's announcement revolves around migrant workers, small farmers, street vendors, etc.
BS6 Maruti Suzuki Dzire (facelift) available with Rs. 48,000 discount
Maruti Suzuki is offering a heavy discount on the BS6 Dzire (facelift) with an aim to bolster demand after recording zero sales in the month of April.
Don't return, get Rs. 10,000: Nagaland's idea of staying coronavirus-free
Nagaland which has zero cases of coronavirus plans to keep it that way and has asked for support from residents in this regard. If residents don't choose to return now, the state government will give them Rs. 10,000.
Finally, Google Chrome is getting tab grouping capabilities
Finally, Google has decided to add tab grouping capabilities into Chrome.
UEFA Europa League: Here are the best finals of all-time
The Europa League known previously as the UEFA Cup was established in the year 1971.
HMD Global releases Android 10 update for Nokia 3.1 Plus
HMD Global has started rolling out Android 10 update for the Nokia 3.1 Plus in India and 37 other countries. According to the company, all users in these regions will receive the firmware by May 18.
Trump calls Fauci's warning against reopening US schools 'not acceptable'
United States President Donald Trump on Wednesday said that a warning given by the nation's top medical advisor over reopening schools was "not acceptable."
The show must go on: Content creation during a pandemic
The world, as we know it, has changed.
Salman rubbishes rumors that he is casting for films
Recently, a fake email claiming that Salman Khan was casting for films via his production company Salman Khan Films (SKF) started doing the rounds on social media.
In lockdown 4.0, public transport will be allowed with limits
In the third extension of the countrywide lockdown, imposed to contain the spread of coronavirus, massive relaxations related to economic activities, manufacturing, and, more importantly, travel will be provided, a TOI report said on Thursday.
Jasprit Bumrah likely to be BCCI's nomination for Arjuna Award
India's pace sensation Jasprit Bumrah is expected to be BCCI's nomination for the prestigious Arjuna Award this year.
Misbah-ul-Haq defends omitting senior cricketers from PCB's central contracts list
Pakistan's head coach-cum-chief selector Misbah-ul-Haq has defended the axing of senior pacers Wahab Riaz, Mohammad Amir and Hasan Ali from the central contracts list.
Amitabh-Ayushmann's 'Gulabo Sitabo' to release on Amazon Prime this June
Amazon Prime India just made its biggest movie acquisition till now.
Man woke from coma to learn coronavirus had killed wife
69-year-old Lawrence Nokes was taken off the respirator on April 10, his doctors certain he would recover.
Tottenham's Dele Alli held at knifepoint, suffers facial injuries
Tottenham and England mid-fielder Dele Alli was held at knifepoint during a burglary in the early hours of Wednesday morning.
Want to schedule WhatsApp messages? Here's the way
When you are too busy with your life, it can be difficult to keep track of important events/days and wish people on time.
Coronavirus "may never go away," warns World Health Organization
As the brightest minds and richest countries of the globe are working on a self-imposed deadline to find the cure for coronavirus, the World Health Organization (WHO) warned the deadly virus "may never go away".
UP: Bus runs over migrant workers, six die, two injured
In a tragic piece of news, six workers died and two were injured after being run over by an over-speeding state transport bus in Uttar Pradesh late on Wednesday night.
Coronavirus: India's death toll reaches 2,542; Maharashtra tally crosses 25,000
India on Wednesday reported 3,700 new cases of COVID-19, taking its total tally past 78,000. The nationwide death toll also stood at 2,542 on Wednesday.
BS6 Honda City available with Rs. 1 lakh discount
With the launch of new models just around the corner, several automakers are offering heavy discounts on their 2019 stock.
Huawei P30 Pro New Edition launched with Google Mobile Services
Chinese tech giant Huawei has launched the P30 Pro New Edition smartphone in Germany and the UK.
Robert Downey Jr. is producing 'Sweet Tooth' series for Netflix
Robert Downey Jr. and his wife Susan are all set to produce an upcoming Netflix original series titled Sweet Tooth.
Chinese hackers tried stealing US COVID-19 vaccine research: Details here
Even as the world remains battered by the coronavirus pandemic, hackers are not stopping from disrupting the work going on to fight the crisis.
13 May 2020
Kohli an imposing character, won't give away anything: Nasser Hussain
Former England skipper Nasser Hussain believes split captaincy will not operate well in the Indian team.
Telegram shutters its cryptocurrency project: Here's why
Telegram, one of the biggest messaging platforms in the world, has decided to shutter its blockchain and cryptocurrency project - the Telegram Open Network (TON).
With reduced EPF contribution, your take-home salary will now increase
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday presented the details of the Rs. 20 lakh crore stimulus package to help revive the economy.
#NewsBytesExplainer: Why wrist-spin will rule the T20 World Cup?
Wrist-spinners are always deemed as trump cards across all the three formats.
#LeakPeek: Nokia 9.3 PureView will support 8K video recording
HMD Global is expected to launch its flagship Nokia 9.3 PureView smartphone in August-September this year.
Inventor of N95 masks is making them reusable: Here's how
Health workers around the world are using N95 masks to treat COVID-19 patients while protecting themselves.
MP: Crowd gathers to welcome monk; social distancing norms violated
Guidelines for social distancing went for a toss at a town in Madhya Pradesh's Sagar district on Monday as a crowd gathered to welcome a monk.
#LeakPeek: Honor X10 will come with a 90Hz display
Honor is all set to launch its new X10 smartphone in China on May 20. Now, just days ahead of the launch, a teaser has confirmed that the handset will come with a 90Hz refresh rate display and a 180Hz touch sampling rate.
El Clasico: A look at the unbreakable records
Real Madrid and Barcelona have a rich history in football and whenever they meet, it attracts the most viewers around the globe.
Pattinson says he's eating canned food and (not) working out
Robert Pattinson is messing up a bit while in self-isolation.
COVID-19: Star-studded telethon raises $115 million for New Yorkers
Rise Up New York, a virtual telethon held to aid those in New York affected due to the coronavirus pandemic, raised a whopping $115 million on Monday night.
Premier League 2019-20 resumption: Where could teams finish?
The Premier League is wanting to resume the 2019-20 season which was earlier suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Amit Shah orders CAPF canteens to sell only indigenous products
All canteens of the Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) across India will sell only indigenous goods from June 1, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Wednesday.
MSMEs to get Rs. 3 lakh crore collateral-free loan: Sitharaman
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman addressed the media on Wednesday, a day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced Rs. 20 lakh crore package to help the economy, which is suffering due to coronavirus.
Google Meet now free in India: How to use it?
A few weeks ago, Google had announced its plan to make Google Meet, its premium video-conferencing service, free for all.
PCB announces central contracts, Babar Azam named ODI captain
Top order batsman Babar Azam has been named the captain of Pakistan's ODI team.
Transfer analysis: Players linked with a move to Tottenham
All sport activities including football is facing uncertainty amid the coronavirus outbreak.
Google Pixel 4a's launch delayed to early June: Report
Google's budget-friendly Pixel 4a, which was expected to be launched on May 22, might now arrive in early June.
As coronavirus weakens health systems, 6,000 children could die daily
As the coronavirus pandemic continues to impact healthcare systems around the world, as many as 6,000 children could die from preventable causes every day for the next six months, the UNICEF warned.
#ThisDayThatYear: West Indies chase the highest total in Test cricket
On this day in 2003, West Indies entered the record books by tormenting the mighty Australians.
BS6 Mahindra Alturas available with benefits worth Rs. 3.05 lakh
Mahindra is offering a variety of benefits and discounts on its BS6-compliant SUVs, throughout the month of May.
Premier League: Five most memorable Manchester derbies
The Manchester derby holds a special significance in the Premier League.
Noida-based Jubilant to make COVID-19 drug Remdesivir in India
Noida-based Jubilant Life Sciences has announced a licensing agreement with Gilead to make Remdesivir, a drug that has shown promise in treating COVID-19, in India.
Sitharaman will reveal fine print of economic package at 4pm
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will unveil details of the bumper economic package, announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi yesterday, at 4 pm today.
World Cup 2023 the ultimate goal for David Warner
Australian opener David Warner believes he is at the pinnacle of his career at the moment.
#CoronavirusPandemic: Serena eager to return to court after lockdown break
Veteran tennis ace Serena Williams has claimed she wants to return to court after the lockdown break caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
Aamir Khan 'devastated' after longtime assistant Amos passes away
Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan's assistant Amos Paul has passed away. He was 60 years old.
Ashes: Archer was reminded of Hughes after Smith's head injury
England fast bowler Jofra Archer has claimed his bouncer that had felled Steve Smith during last year's Ashes, reminded him of the late Phil Hughes.
Bryan Adams apologizes for racist coronavirus rant
Bryan Adams has apologized for a racist post that he put on social media a couple of days before.
Himachal: Corona+ man infects others, booked for attempt to murder
A man in Himachal Pradesh was charged with attempt to murder on Tuesday after he infected four other people, including his two-year-old daughter, with coronavirus.
Test cricket will die if India abandon it: Greg Chappell
Australian legend Greg Chappell believes Test cricket is sustained only by the top-ranked nations, otherwise it will perish soon.
Twitter allows employees to work from home 'forever'
As the novel coronavirus pandemic continues to wreak havoc around the world, Twitter is moving to let its employees work from home 'forever'.
How will air travel change in post-Coronavirus era
On Tuesday, the Civil Aviation Ministry came up with a draft standard operating procedure (SOP) for commercial flights, indicating that air operations could also start, in a calibrated manner, in the fourth phase of coronavirus-induced lockdown.
Who is Miheeka Bajaj, actor Rana Daggubati's fiancé?
We know it will break your heart but we need to say it: Rana Daggubati is taken!
Lockdown 4.0 imminent, ball in states' court now
India, locked down since March 25, will not get any reprieve from restrictions any time soon, an announcement by Prime Minister Narendra Modi last evening confirmed.
Online bookings for Audi A6, A8L, Q8 begin in India
Audi has started accepting online bookings for the A6 and A8L sedans as well as the flagship Q8 SUV in India.
#GamingBytes: Five tips to defeat PUBG squads single-handedly
PUBG is one of the most tactically intense Battle Royales where gamers play in solos, duos or squads, trying to win the chicken dinner.
Motorola releases Android 10 update for its RAZR foldable phone
Motorola has started rolling-out the latest Android 10 update for its premium foldable phone, the RAZR.
OPPO A31 (2020) 6GB/128GB model launched at Rs. 15,000
OPPO has officially launched the 6GB/128GB variant of its budget-friendly A31 (2020) smartphone in India.
BS6 Kawasaki Ninja 650 launched at Rs. 6.24 lakh
Japanese automaker Kawasaki has launched the BS6 Ninja 650 in India at Rs. 6.24 lakh (ex-showroom). It costs nearly Rs. 35,000 more than its outgoing BS4 version.