18 May 2020
Xiaomi's flagship Mi 10 now available in India: Details here
Xiaomi's newly-launched flagship smartphone, the Mi 10 is now available in India via Mi.com, Amazon, and select official offline stores.
Why Ramanand Sagar did not allow BBC to run 'Ramayan'
Ramanand Sagar's epic television rendition of Ramayan captured the attention of crores of Indians when it made a comeback on TV, just like it did during its original telecast three decades ago.
Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine shows 'positive' results in human trials
Moderna Therapeutics, one of the select few companies working on a COVID-19 vaccine, has revealed positive results from early-stage trials of its formula.
#NewsBytesExplainer: Importance of bouncers in T20 cricket
A bouncer is the most common, yet profound weapon in the arsenal of fast bowlers.
Aiden Markram expresses desire to lead South Africa
South African opener Aiden Markram has expressed interest to lead the national Test side.
Nawazuddin's wife files for divorce, sends legal notice: Report
Bollywood actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui's wife Aaliya has sent a legal notice to him, demanding divorce and maintenance, several reports said on Monday.
Realme C3 has become costlier, now starts at Rs. 8,000
Realme has again increased the price of its entry-level smartphone, the C3, in India by Rs. 500. This is the second time the handset has received a price hike since its release in February this year.
Nearly 30% of Apple Stores will be operational this week
Apple has started re-opening its stores in different parts of the world.
BS6 Hyundai i20 offers a mileage of 18km/liter: ARAI
Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) has pegged the mileage of the BS6 i20 at 18km/liter, which is 0.24km/liter less than the BS4 model.
Alia Bhatt's 'sweet surprise' for Mumbai's health-care workers
Alia Bhatt is spreading smiles and sweetness, this time off the screen.
Bangladeshi doctors just identified 'effective' drug combination to treat COVID-19
As the world races to find a vaccine and anti-viral drug to fight the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, a team of doctors from Bangladesh has announced a major breakthrough.
Ponting is best coach I have ever met: Ishant Sharma
Indian pace spearhead Ishant Sharma heaped praise on Ricky Ponting, terming him the best coach he has worked with.
Coronavirus: ICMR widens testing criteria in revised strategy; details here
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) on Monday revised its strategy for testing cases of COVID-19.
BS6 Renault Triber available with benefits worth Rs. 40,000
In a bid to increase sales and make up for the losses suffered during the coronavirus-triggered lockdown, Renault India has announced benefits worth Rs. 40,000 on its seven-seater MPV, the Triber.
Delhi announces lockdown 4.0 guidelines; here's what will remain open
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday announced the guidelines for the fourth phase of the coronavirus lockdown aka "lockdown 4.0."
Motorola G8 Power Lite to be launched on May 21
Motorola is gearing up to launch its new budget-friendly handset, the Moto G8 Power Lite, in India on May 21, according to a Flipkart teaser. However, the company is yet to make a formal announcement for the same.
Michael Jordan's first-ever Air Jordan fetch $560,000 at the auction
The sneakers worn by basketball legend Michael Jordan fetched $560,000 in an online auction, said the auction house, Sotheby's.
How Uber plans to resume operations safely in India
The fourth phase of India's lockdown has started with a particular focus on keeping the public safe while allowing select business activities like cabs and e-commerce deliveries.
Lockdown 4.0: Karnataka bans entry of people from 4 states
Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa on Monday said that the state has restricted the entry of persons from four states till May 31.
Sonu Sood says he 'will continue sending migrants home'
Sonu Sood has taken it upon himself to send migrant workers stuck in Maharashtra to their respective homes amid the ongoing nationwide lockdown.
Sushmita Sen reveals how she battled Addison's disease
Bollywood actress and model Sushmita Sen has opened up on her diagnosis with the Addison's disease and how she overcame it.
TikTok "celebrity" justifies acid attack, problematic video gets NCW's attention
With 13.4 million subscribers, one would expect TikTok celebrities to be mindful of the content they are creating, but Faisal Siddiqui, deemed as a star on the platform showed that's perhaps too much to ask.
Coronavirus: Hospitals in danger of collapse in Brazil's Sao Paulo
As the number of coronavirus infections rises in Brazil, the nation's largest city Sao Paulo could see a collapse of its health system.
Amid COVID-19, Swiggy lays off 1,100 employees
The economic fallout of COVID-19 continues to hit salaried employees, in a way no one could have imagined a few months ago.
CBSE releases date-sheet for Class 10, 12 exams: Check here
Board exams for Class 10 and 12 students that couldn't be completed due to coronavirus pandemic will be conducted by July 15, the Central Board for Secondary Education (CBSE) announced on Monday.
OnePlus 8 to go on sale at 2pm via Amazon
As part of a special early access sale, OnePlus's newly-launched flagship smartphone, the OnePlus 8, will go on sale for the first time in India today at 2 pm via Amazon.
India-bound 2020 Maruti Suzuki launched: Check what's new
Japanese Auto giant Suzuki has launched the 2020 edition of its popular hatchback, the Swift, in its home country.
Rahul Dravid advises athletes to use this lockdown break wisely
Batting legend Rahul Dravid believes the nationwide lockdown has given a breathing space to athletes.
Nawazuddin Siddiqui, family quarantined at home after reaching Muzaffarnagar
Bollywood actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui and his family were placed under home quarantine for 14 days at their residence in Budhana in Muzaffarnagar district (Uttar Pradesh).
Cyclone Amphan becomes 'extremely severe storm'; Odisha, Bengal on alert
After brewing over the South Bay of Bengal, Cyclone Amphan has now intensified into an "extremely severe storm" and is likely to turn into a "super cyclonic storm" on Monday.
No training camps for contracted players: BCCI
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has put on hold the plans to commence skill-based training camps for the centrally contracted players.
'Paatal Lok' review: An engrossing and pertinent crime thriller
For an audience fed uninspired content for far too long, Paatal Lok comes as a breath of fresh air. Streaming now on Amazon Prime Video, the nine-episode show created by Sudip Sharma is a commentary on the class divide, the minds of a criminal, and the hero-worshipping nature the society has fallen into.
These features are coming in Windows 10 May 2020 Update
In a matter of days, Microsoft will release its next big Windows 10 update.
India joins 61 countries to seek probe into coronavirus crisis
A coalition of 62 countries, led by Australia and the European Union moved a proposal at World Health Assembly seeking to identify the source of coronavirus and an "impartial, independent and comprehensive evaluation" into the World Health Organization's response to the COVID-19 crisis.
Lockdown 4.0: Travel curbs relaxed, Delhi ready to ferry passengers
The Union Government, late on Sunday, gave major relaxations related to inter and intra-state travel after announcing that the coronavirus-necessitated lockdown has been extended till May 31.
#CareerBytes: Everything to know about the cadre system of IAS
The Indian Administrative Service (IAS) is the most prestigious and sought-after among the Civil Services of the country.
How to add a comfortable seating space in the balcony
Who doesn't want more seating space in their home?
Upcoming mid-premium motorcycles in India under Rs. 3 lakh
Your dream motorcycle needn't come with an astronomical price tag. In fact, thanks to growing competition among automakers, you can buy a great motorcycle for somewhere around Rs. 3 lakh.
Michelle Obama teams up with MTV to host virtual prom
Former US First Lady Michelle Obama has teamed up with MTV through her non-partisan organization, When We All Vote, to organize a virtual prom event for the Class of 2020, whose traditional proms and graduation ceremonies have been canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Containment of COVID-19 is possible, says Union Health Ministry
The spread of COVID-19, which has sickened more than 90,000 people in India, has triggered widespread public concerns.
17 May 2020
Bundesliga, Bayern Munich beat Union Berlin: List of records broken
The Bundesliga season went on to resume behind closed doors on Saturday.
India did not plan well for 2019 WC: Yuvraj Singh
Former Indian all-rounder Yuvraj Singh believes the Indian squad lacked experience in the 2019 World Cup.
Amid lockdown, these popular smartphones have become cheaper in India
In a bid to cover up losses incurred because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and to push sales of old stock, many smartphone makers have introduced price cuts on some of their popular offerings.
Jio Platforms raises Rs. 6,598 crore from General Atlantic
Jio Platforms, the entity holding telecom and digital businesses of Reliance Industries Limited (RIL), has raised Rs. 6,598 crore ($869.8 million) from US-based private equity firm General Atlantic.
Did Ranbir give Alia her all-new makeover? Internet thinks so!
Alia Bhatt just turned prettier, thanks to a new haircut.
Harbhajan, Gambhir slam Afridi over controversial remarks on PM Modi
Former Pakistan all-rounder Shahid Afridi's recent remarks on Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi were deemed outrageous in India.
Neighbors refused to help dying actor fearing COVID-19 infection
Television actor Manmeet Grewal committed suicide at his residence in Navi Mumbai on Friday night.
#WeeklyRecap: OnePlus X-ray cam, DRDO's currency-sanitizer, POCO F2 Pro, more
This week, plenty of developments were noted in the world of technology.
Nationwide lockdown extended till May 31; here are the guidelines
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) on Sunday directed the central and state governments to extend the nationwide lockdown till May 31.
When MS Dhoni missed a chance to stump Sabbir Rahman
Bangladesh batsman Sabbir Rahman described the incident from 2019 World Cup, when Indian legend Mahendra Singh Dhoni missed a chance to stump him.
These 7 new movies will soon release on Prime Video
Someone's fortune is another's misfortune.
NDRF teams deployed in Odisha, Bengal as Cyclone Amphan approaches
The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has deployed 17 teams to Odisha and West Bengal as the approaching Cyclone Amphan threatens the two states.
Riddhima shares an unseen picture of the Kapoor family
Since the demise of her father and veteran actor Rishi Kapoor, Riddhima Kapoor Sahni has been shuffling through some good old memories.
Top five innings in Indian Premier League finals
The Indian Premier League (IPL) offers some ground-breaking action in every season.
Mike Hesson hopeful of IPL taking place this year
Mike Hesson, Royal Challengers Bangalore's director of cricket operations, is still hopeful of the Indian Premier League (IPL) taking place this year despite the coronavirus pandemic.
#TechBytes: How to enable dark mode on WhatsApp Web
Back in March, WhatsApp added the much-coveted dark mode for Android and iOS, and the feature was welcomed by users around the world.
League Cup: Here are the best finals of all-time
The League Cup is also known as the EFL Cup or the Carabao Cup is an annual knockout football competition in men's domestic English football.
Coronavirus: Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu extend lockdown till May 31
The Maharashtra government on Sunday decided to extend the state-wide lockdown imposed to contain the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). The lockdown will now last until May 31.
Best BS6 scooters you can currently buy in India
The scooter segment forms a significant part of the two-wheeler business in India and will only expand once we resume business as usual.
Director suggests serving alcohol in theaters, gets schooled
As the predicament for theater owners continues amid the coronavirus pandemic, everyone is coming with their own set of ideas as to how they can resurge.
Australia set for action as competitive cricket returns
Competitive cricket is all set to resume in Australia for the first time since coronavirus pandemic caused disruption.
Transfer analysis: Top 5 defenders being chased this summer
The summer transfer window has continued to gain popularity as top class players are constantly being linked with a move.
Edison Mail may have redirected your emails to someone else
Edison Mail, the popular app that lets you manage multiple email services from a single place, has run into a major privacy issue - a bug compromising personal email accounts of many of its users.
Airlines suffered turbulence due to coronavirus: Understanding what future holds
The globalized world was brought to a screeching halt with the onset of coronavirus pandemic.
Serie A restart: Italian PM wants 'more guarantees'
Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte said he needs "more guarantees" before the green light can finally be given for the resumption of Serie A after a two-month suspension due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Coronavirus outbreak: Pakistan to tour England in bio-secure environment
Pakistan are all set to tour England in July for playing three Tests and as many T20 Internationals.
Bundesliga: No action against Hertha Berlin players for goal celebrations
The Bundesliga season resumed on Saturday and we had six matches being played behind closed doors.
Sitharaman fifth tranche announcements: All sectors open to private firms
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday announced the fifth and last tranche of the Rs. 20 lakh crore economic package announced by the government to revive the economy amid the coronavirus outbreak.
#BugAlert: Windows 10 update causes data loss, broken audio issues
A few days back, Microsoft released a cumulative update to fix security glitches on Windows 10.
Disha Patani's top 5 looks that you can carry
Disha Patani is the unofficial national crush of India.
These 30 cities will face 'maximum restrictions' during lockdown 4.0
As India is set to enter the fourth phase of the coronavirus lockdown, 30 municipal areas that account for 80% of all cases in India will reportedly face maximum restrictions.
Coronavirus: India records biggest spike in cases; tally crosses 90,000
India on Saturday reported roughly 4,800 new cases of COVID-19, hitting the biggest spike again—the second time since last Sunday.
Dell launches 2020 XPS 15, 17 laptops with 10th-generation CPUs
Expanding its range of premium laptops, Dell has launched its much-anticipated notebooks, the XPS 15 9500 and XPS 17 9700.
iQOO Z1 5G will come with MediaTek Dimensity 1000+ chipset
iQOO is all set to launch a new premium smartphone, the Z1 5G, in China on May 19. In the run-up to the event, the company has shared some teasers, highlighting the key features of the handset.
OnePlus 8, 8 Pro receive OxygenOS updates with important fixes
OnePlus has started rolling out new OxygenOS updates for its latest flagship smartphones in India and some other countries. The OnePlus 8 is getting OxygenOS 10.5.7 while the 8 Pro is receiving version 10.5.8.
Huawei P40 Lite 5G launched as rebranded Nova 7 SE
Huawei has added a new member to its P40 family, the P40 Lite 5G. With a price tag of €400 (Rs. 33,000), it arrives as one of the most affordable 5G phones in Europe.