02 Aug 2020

It's official! IPL 2020 to start from September 19

The 13th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is set to be held from September 19 to November 10 in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

IPL 2020: Records Suresh Raina can break this season

A classy batsman, an acrobatic fielder and a terrific runner between the wickets, Suresh Raina stands tall among the modern day greats.

Universal's $200 million budget to fuel Cruise-Musk's space film

Brace for impact as Universal Pictures has agreed to fund actor Tom Cruise and tech giant Elon Musk's ambitious space movie with a $200 million budget.

'Raat Akeli Hai': Netflix hits bull's eye with this thriller

Netflix original film Raat Akeli Hai is out.

#WeeklyRecap: Big Tech trial, CERT-In's warning, NASA's Mars mission, more

This week, the biggest story in tech was the congressional trial of the CEOs of Google, Facebook, Apple, and Amazon over anti-trust issues.

Sushant's family condemns Barkha Dutt's interview with his "supposed" therapist

Late Sushant Singh Rajput's family has called out journalist Barkha Dutt for her recent interview with his supposed therapist Susan Walker.

England vs Ireland, third ODI: Preview, Dream11 and more

Jonny Bairstow's 41-ball 82 guided England to a series-clinching victory against Ireland in the second ODI at the Ageas Bowl.

5 unique records scripted in the Premier League 2019-20 season

The Premier League 2019-20 season got over last Sunday after a three-month hiatus in between due to the coronavirus pandemic.

'Safety remains priority', Rahane opines on IPL's family protocols

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) may allow families of players to accompany them during the impending Indian Premier League season in UAE.

Ahead of launch in late-2020, GMC Hummer EV off-roader previewed

Ahead of its launch later this year, US automaker General Motors has previewed the upcoming Hummer EV.

Boats, huts torched as murder triggers violence in TN's Cuddalore

Violence broke out in the Cuddalore district of Tamil Nadu on Saturday night as two rival political groups clashed.

COVID-19: Amitabh Bachchan tests negative, discharged from hospital

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan has tested negative for the novel coronavirus and has been discharged from the hospital.

Google Pixel 4a press renders, price leak ahead of launch

Ahead of the Google Pixel 4a's launch on August 3, renowned tipster Ishan Agarwal has shared press renders and pricing and availability details of the upcoming smartphone.

Women's T20 Challenge to commence on November 1 in UAE

BCCI president Sourav Ganguly confirmed that Women's T20 Challenge will be played in UAE from November 1-14.

Home Minister Amit Shah tests positive for coronavirus

As the coronavirus outbreak continues to surge in India, Union Home Minister Amit Shah revealed that he has tested positive for COVID-19.

England's Jonny Bairstow wants to retain 2023 World Cup

Jonny Bairstow wants to be a part of the 2023 World Cup squad and help England retain the trophy.

Indian techie claims Chandrayaan-2 rover intact, even moved a bit

In a major surprise, a Chennai-based techie has claimed that the rover element of ISRO's Chandrayaan-2 mission survived the harrowing crash-landing on the Moon last year.

Redmi 9 Prime to launch in India on August 4

Xiaomi's Redmi 9 Prime will launch in India on August 4 at 12 pm and will be up for grabs during Amazon's Prime Day sale on August 6 and 7.

#TechBytes: These smartphones will be launched in August

As lockdown restrictions have been eased across the world, many smartphone manufacturers have decided to launch their latest products.

Stuart Broad considered retirement after being dropped against WI

England pacer Stuart Broad has said that he considered retiring from the game after last month's opening Test against West Indies.

Proud parents! Aftab Shivdasani, wife Nin Dusanj welcome baby girl

Bollywood actor Aftab Shivdasani and his wife, Nin Dusanj, have welcomed their first child, a baby girl. The 42-year-old actor took to Instagram on Saturday night to announce the big news.

LK Advani, MM Joshi to attend Ayodhya ceremony via videoconferencing

Ahead of the August 5 ground-breaking ceremony for a temple at the once-disputed site in Ayodhya, two veteran leaders of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) are reportedly going to skip the in-person event.

After India's ban, questions loom over TikTok's fate in America

A month ago, India banned TikTok, citing concerns over data security and deeming the app prejudicial to sovereignty, integrity, and defense of India, as well as security of the state and public order.

Rahul Dravid highlights impact of COVID-19 on Indian cricket

Former Indian captain Rahul Dravid believes Indian cricket will suffer if the sport doesn't resume in the next two months.

Records David Warner can break in IPL 2020

Sunrisers Hyderabad captain David Warner will be aiming to help his side go the distance in the upcoming 13th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL).

Ankita Lokhande on why she did not attend Sushant's funeral

Late Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput's former girlfriend, actor Ankita Lokhande, has opened up about why she did not attend his funeral.

The five best-dressed Bollywood couples you should check out

Couples in Bollywood always make it to news, be it with their travel diaries, public display of affection or their, at times sassy, sense of fashion.

#AutoBytes: The best 250cc motorcycles you can buy in India

If you love speed and share a passion for bike riding, then buying a 250cc motorcycle is the way to go in India.

Serie A: Zlatan sets new record, Immobile equals Higuain's feat

Zlatan Ibrahimovic was once again amongst the records as he helped AC Milan settle for a sixth position in the Serie A 2019-20 season.

86 dead from spurious liquor in Punjab; 25 arrested

The death toll in the Punjab spurious liquor tragedy has risen to 86 with the maximum number of deaths reported from the Tarn Taran district.

No joke! Jodhpur restaurant selling 'COVID Curry' and 'Mask Naan'

The coronavirus pandemic has put a serious dent in the culinary business, but outlet owners are not letting their spirits bow down to it. In fact, the creativity meter has only gone higher.

Amazon Prime Day sale: Top deals on best-selling smartphones

Amazon is all set to kick off its Prime Day sale in India on August 6.

BCCI's contracted cricketers yet to receive salaries since October 2019

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) hasn't paid its contracted cricketers since 2019.

SpaceX is bringing NASA astronauts back: How to watch live

SpaceX has moved into the final phase of the "Launch America" mission - bringing NASA astronauts safely back to Earth in its Crew Dragon capsule.

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NBC's Paul Telegdy under fire for 'homophobic, sexist behavior'

NBC Entertainment Chairman Paul Telegdy will be investigated for his alleged sexist and homophobic behavior as pointed out by multiple former and present employees of the company, an NBC representative said on Friday.

#TechBytes: Weird technologies that can protect you from COVID-19

In a span of six months, COVID-19 has turned the whole world upside down.

India, China to hold fifth round of disengagement talks today

India and China will hold the fifth round of talks focusing on disengagement along the Line of Actual Control in Eastern Ladakh on Sunday.

Coronavirus: India's tally reaches 17.5 lakh with 55,000 new cases

India reported roughly 55,000 new coronavirus infections on Saturday. The nationwide tally reached 17.5 lakh while the death toll crossed 37,000.

England beat Ireland in second ODI: List of records broken

England overcame Ireland to win the second ODI by four wickets at The Rose Bowl in Southampton.

OnePlus 6, 6T receive OxygenOS update with OnePlus Buds support

OnePlus is rolling out the latest OxygenOS update and the July 2020 Android security patch for its OnePlus 6 and 6T smartphones.

Five food items to boost your brain power

Our diet plays a key role in maintaining good brain health.

FA Cup final, Arsenal beat Chelsea: List of records broken

Arsenal won a record 14th FA Cup honor after defeating Chelsea 2-1 at Wembley.

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Google Cloud employee fired over domestic violence allegations

Alphabet Inc. has reportedly fired a Google Cloud employee after allegations of domestic violence surfaced against him.

Made my week: Bachchan Jr. receives letter from Chelsea

Abhishek Bachchan, who is a big time Chelsea fan, was clearly over the moon this afternoon, as he received well wishes from his favorite football club.

KTM announces financing offers on 390 Adventure motorcycle in India

Dutch automaker KTM has announced a host of financing offers, including EMI plans and exchange benefits on its 390 Adventure sports tourer.

Audi RS Q8 SUV teased in India, launch imminent

Ahead of its expected launch later this month, Audi India has teased the upcoming RS Q8 SUV on its social media handles.

Realme V5 tipped to be priced at around Rs. 18,000

As the latest addition to its portfolio of affordable 5G smartphones, Realme is set to announce the V5 model in China on August 3. In the latest development, a tipster has claimed that the handset will cost CNY 1,699 (around Rs. 18,000) for the 6GB/128GB variant.

Facebook's E.gg is bringing back creativity of the 'early internet'

Back in the 90s, surfing the web was all about websites with flashy texts, GIFs, and images.

All about Marvel's new comic storyline 'Empyre'

Marvel's new crossover event, 'Empyre' is finally here after a slight delay.

Sushant was scared after former manager's death, claims friend

In an important development in the Sushant Singh Rajput's death case, the late actor's friend Smita has claimed that he had been doing fine until the death of his former manager, Disha Salian. However, he turned anxious and got scared for his own life, after that incident.

ASUS launches ZenBook, VivoBook laptops; prices start at Rs. 40,000

Expanding its portfolio of laptops in India, Taiwanese tech giant ASUS has launched the ZenBook 13, ZenBook 14, VivoBook 14, and VivoBook Ultra K14 models in the country.

Vinesh Phogat pulls out of proposed wrestling camp

Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat is against the idea of holding a national camp with the cases of coronavirus increasing day by day.

Huawei MatePad 8 tablet teased in India, launch imminent

Huawei is working to launch its affordable tablet, the MatePad T8, in India soon. The tech giant has released a teaser with a crossword puzzle that can be completed with the letters 'MatePad T8'.

Rajya Sabha MP Amar Singh dies at 64

In a shocking piece of news, Rajya Sabha MP Amar Singh died on Saturday afternoon. Singh, a former Samajwadi Party leader, was 64. He died at a hospital in Singapore.

Records Virat Kohli can break in IPL 2020

Royal Challengers Bangalore skipper Virat Kohli will want to make things count in the upcoming 13th edition of the Indian Premier League.

11 crushed to death as crane collapses at Visakhapatnam shipyard

At least 11 persons were killed as a huge crane crashed at Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL) in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, on Saturday afternoon.

'Gunjan Saxena': Inspiring trailer, Janhvi Kapoor not so much

The trailer of Janhvi Kapoor-starrer biopic Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl is out, and it does not look half bad.

CPL 2020: Kieron Pollard to captain Trinbago Knight Riders

Kieron Pollard will captain the Trinbago Knight Riders in the forthcoming season of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL).

PSG claim domestic treble: A look at the key numbers

Paris Saint-Germain claimed the domestic treble this season after winning the French League Cup.

Delhi: Disabled senior citizens beaten, cramped at old age home

Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) chairperson Swati Maliwal and Women and Child Development Minister Rajendra Pal Gautam raided an old age home in the national capital on Friday.

Black Shark 3S, with 120Hz display, Snapdragon 865 chipset, launched

Xiaomi's sub-brand Black Shark has launched its latest gaming smartphone, the Black Shark 3S, in China. The flagship model comes as an upgrade to the Black Shark 3 that was announced in March this year.

2021 Mercedes-Benz S-Class to offer E-Active Body Control

German automaker Mercedes-Benz has teased that its 2021 S-Class will come with an E-Active Body Control system, hydro-pneumatic air suspension, and rear-wheel steering to aid the sedan in maneuvering easily around bends, tight spots, as well as in mitigating collision.

Vivo S7 to sport 44MP dual selfie camera, confirms teaser

Vivo is all set to launch its new mid-range smartphone, the Vivo S7, in China on August 3. Now, just days ahead of its launch, an official teaser has confirmed that the handset will sport a 44MP dual selfie shooter.

Expecting justice: Sushant's sister Shweta appeals to PM Modi

Late actor Sushant Singh Rajput's sister Shweta Singh Kirti has appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to order an independent and thorough probe in his death case.

This AI-powered Chrome extension can turn any news into podcast

With so much information on the internet coupled with our fairly busy lives, it can often get overwhelming to keep a tab on everything that is happening in the world.

Arsenal vs Chelsea, FA Cup final: Preview, Dream11 and stats

Arsenal and Chelsea are set to fight it out in the FA Cup final tonight at Wembley.

'Shakuntala Devi' review: Vidya Balan couldn't save this unmoving biopic

They say good biopics are a rarity in Bollywood, and clearly writer/director Anu Menon is not looking to disrupt that notion.

HC clears Disney's plea for banning 118 pirated animation domains

In a new development, Delhi High Court recently accepted a plea filed by Disney Enterprises to ban 118 pirated domains, that stream animation illegally.

COVID-19 detection in 30 seconds? Delhi tests four Israeli technologies

With the economy struggling to get back on its feet after being ambushed by coronavirus pandemic, the only way to return to normalcy is testing, isolating, and treating the patients.

US will ban Chinese app TikTok, declares President Donald Trump

After indicating his views about TikTok, owned by Chinese giant ByteDance several times, United States President Donald Trump said on Friday (local time) that he will ban the popular short-form video app.

Drew hosts "kid" Barrymore in exciting talk show promo

The Drew Barrymore Show has won the hearts of its audience by releasing a video where the present Drew Barrymore is seen interviewing the then 7-year-old acting prodigy.

Gurugram: Truck driver, transporting meat, brutally assaulted; one arrested

In full public view, a man was thrashed with rods and hammers in Haryana's Gurugram on suspicion that he was carrying cow meat. The victim, a man named Lukman, was chased by cow vigilantes and beaten on Friday, showing how law and order has collapsed in the celebrated city.

Kieron Pollard vs Dwayne Bravo: Statistical comparison (IPL)

Over the past 12 years, quite a few Caribbean stars have bolstered the entertainment quotient of the Indian Premier League.

Lamborghini Essenza SCV12 unveiled: A limited-run track-only hypercar

Lamborghini has introduced its brand-new Essenza SCV12, a limited-edition hypercar designed exclusively for track racing. According to the automaker, only 40 units will be produced, and will be made available starting next year.

Chinese hackers targeted COVID-19 vaccine maker Moderna: Report

Last week, the US Justice Department charged two China-linked hackers, Li Xiaoyu and Dong Jiazhi, with stealing valuable data from organizations in the US and around the world.

Samsung's Note 20 Ultra will be slower than OnePlus 8?

Ahead of its launch, the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra has surfaced on Geekbench with Samsung's in-house Exynos 990 chipset and 12GB of RAM.

Honor launches MagicBook 15 in India at Rs. 43,000

As the company's first laptop in India, Honor has launched the MagicBook 15 in the country.