Mother, Entrepreneur, Hustler: Sunanda Banerjee on a skill development mission
Even though every professional has the same story - learning and working tirelessly, only some climb the corporate ladder at the speed they want to.
#ComicBytes: The best friendships in Marvel comics
The Marvel Universe is filled with superheroes who fight evil to save the world.
Everything that happened in the entertainment world today
On Friday, news in the world of entertainment was about COVID-19 bringing more concerns, an exciting movie announcement, a fresh trailer release, and some new developments in late actor Sushant Singh Rajput's death case.
KTM 250 Adventure spotted testing with panniers and top box
KTM is planning to launch the 250 Adventure touring motorcycle in India soon.
Volvo S60 sedan to be launched in India in early-2021
Swedish automaker Volvo will launch the third-generation model of its S60 luxury sedan in India in the first quarter of 2021, according to Autocar.
Ahead of launch, details of Kia Stinger (facelift) sedan revealed
Ahead of its launch, South Korean automaker Kia has revealed the facelifted version of the Stinger sedan in its home country.
COVAXIN: India's COVID-19 vaccine found safe in early trial
COVAXIN, the first indigenously developed COVID-19 vaccine from India, has proven to be safe in early human trials.
Rohit Sharma vs David Warner: Statistical comparison (ODIs)
Rohit Sharma and David Warner are counted among the most terrific openers in white-ball cricket.
Katie Holmes's "sexually charged support" for Biden-Harris leaves netizens bewildered
While many celebrities are praising Democrat presidential nominee Joe Biden's choice of his running mate, Kamala Harris, actor Katie Holmes's appreciation looks very charged!
Redmi launches its first-ever gaming laptop in China
Xiaomi's sub-brand Redmi has launched its first-ever gaming laptop in China. Dubbed as the Redmi G, the device comes with up to 10th-generation Intel Core i7 Processor, a high refresh rate screen, and a chunky base that houses a sophisticated cooling system.
Slight improvement: Pranab Mukherjee's daughter gives update on his health
Former Indian President Pranab Mukherjee had been admitted to the hospital on Monday for brain surgery; where he had tested positive for coronavirus.
COVID-19: Singer SP Balasubrahmanyam's health critical, on life support
Veteran playback singer SP Balasubrahmanyam's health deteriorated last night. He has since been shifted to Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of Chennai's MGM Healthcare facility.
Two cops martyred as terrorists attack police party in J&K
Two cops belonging to the IRP battalion in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir were martyred in a terrorist ambush along the Nowgam bypass, on the outskirts of Srinagar today.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah tests negative for coronavirus
Home Minister Amit Shah informed through a tweet on Friday that he tested negative for coronavirus, twelve days after he contracted the infection.
Sushant's sister Priyanka's old video, questioning staff member, surfaces
An old video of late actor Sushant Singh Rajput's sister Priyanka Singh questioning a former staff member at his house about a suspicious transfer of money has surfaced on social media.
Rajasthan: After weeks of turmoil, CM Gehlot wins trust vote
Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot easily sailed through the trust vote in Assembly today, capping weeks of political crisis that had threatened his chair.
#Review: Mivi DuoPods M80, feature-packed TWS buds at affordable price
Homegrown electronics brand Mivi has expanded its product portfolio with a new pair of truly wireless earbuds - the DuoPods M80.
Interesting facts about Pakistan's pace sensation Naseem Shah
Pakistan's bowling coach Waqar Younis recently hailed pace sensation, Naseem Shah.
BMW R18 cruiser to be launched in India in September
BMW Motorrad will launch its premium cruiser motorcycle, the R18, in India in September. It will be offered in two variants: Standard and First Edition.
All of us are united: Sachin Pilot in Rajasthan Assembly
Rajasthan's former Deputy Chief Minister Sachin Pilot, whose "homecoming" happened after weeks, declared in the Rajasthan Assembly today that 125 legislators are united, putting an end to a bitter battle with senior Ashok Gehlot.
BS6 Honda Activa 6G becomes costlier in India
Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India has increased the prices of its Activa 6G scooter for the second time since its launch in January.
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i launched in India at Rs. 80,000
Expanding its range of premium laptops, Chinese tech giant Lenovo has launched its Yoga Slim 7i model in India.
'Sushant was like our son,' says Raut after controversial remarks
Taking a U-turn of sorts, Shiv Sena leader and parliamentarian Sanjay Raut on Friday said that late Bollywood star Sushant Singh Rajput "was our son," adding he wants his family to get justice.
Coronavirus: Malaysia jails India restaurateur for violating quarantine norms
A Malaysian court has sentenced an Indian man to five months in jail for violating the country's home quarantine rules, necessitated due to coronavirus pandemic.
Instagram's servers kept private photos and DMs long after deletion
Despite doing a good job at distancing itself from Facebook and its privacy-related debacles, Instagram keeps running into occasional minor issues.
Intelligence suggests terror strike on Independence Day, Delhi on alert
Delhi is on high alert as reports of a possible terror strike in Delhi within the next few days have surfaced.
Alto becomes India's only car to sell 40 lakh units
In what comes as a remarkable milestone for Maruti Suzuki, the Alto has become the only car in India to record 40 lakh units in cumulative sales.
Audi unveils the all-new S3 in sedan and hatchback forms
Audi has unveiled its latest S3 model in both sedan and hatchback forms.
Records broken by Ben Stokes in 2020 (Test cricket)
Ever since his debut, Ben Stokes has been an indispensable asset for England across the formats.
SC holds Bhushan guilty of contempt for tweets on CJI
On Friday, the Supreme Court held known lawyer Prashant Bhushan guilty of contempt for two of his tweets targeting Chief Justice SA Bobde and the judiciary.
ED confirms withdrawal of Rs. 15 crore from Sushant's account
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has confirmed that around Rs. 15 crore were withdrawn from one of the bank accounts of late Sushant Singh Rajput.
NewsBytes Briefing: Fortnite removed from app stores, and more
In the updates since last night, Fortnite made major headlines.
In coronavirus era, how will India celebrate Independence Day?
Each Independence Day celebration trumps the last one with respect to grandeur, but this year India will have watered-down festivities, considering the coronavirus pandemic.
With Trump's help, Israel, UAE strike deal to normalize relations
In a surprise announcement on Thursday, US President Donald Trump said that Israel and UAE have struck a historic peace deal to normalize diplomatic relations.
Coronavirus: India's tally reaches 24.6 lakh; death toll crosses 48,000
India on Thursday reported roughly 64,000 new coronavirus infections, bringing the nationwide total to 24.6 lakh. Over 1,000 more fatalities also took the death toll past 48,000.
Disgraced singer R Kelly's "friends" arrested for threatening victims
R&B singer R Kelly, currently incarcerated at Metropolitan Correctional Center, Chicago, is in news for his "friends" now.
#HealthBytes: What are some noteworthy benefits of almond oil
Almonds, in general, are nutritional powerhouses. They are full of healthy fats, fiber, phytochemicals, vitamins, and minerals.
England vs Pakistan, second Test: Key moments of Day 1
The opening day of the second Test between England and Pakistan at the Ageas Bowl fetched mixed results.
Infinix's Android Go-based Smart 5 handset goes official
Infinix Mobile has launched its latest budget-friendly smartphone, the Infinix Smart 5, in Nigeria. It comes as a successor to the Smart 4 Plus.
Celebrities, talk show hosts celebrate Kamala Harris's nomination
Kamala Harris has been chosen as the running mate for Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden, and celebrities can't keep calm!
#ComicBytes: Do you know about the elite combat-group, Howling Commandos?
An illustrious group of fighters, Howling Commandos have appeared in the Marvel Universe in different forms and storylines to tackle evil.
Beware of calls from unknown numbers starting with +92
If you ever receive a phone call from any unknown number starting with +92, avoid it at all costs, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs' handle for cyber-safety and cybersecurity has previously urged Indian citizens.
'Avatar: The Last Airbender' creators leave Netflix's live adaptation
Avatar: The Last Airbender may become a live-action flick, but it'd be far from what the original creators, Bryan Konietzko and Michael Dante DiMartino, have imagined it to be.
'Apple One' service bundles to be launched with iPhone 12
After launching a range of services, including those offering music and original TV shows, Apple is looking to bundle them into bigger, more affordable packages.
#TechBytes: These new features are coming to your Android TV
Smart TVs and media streaming devices are all the rage these days, thanks to Google's Android TV.
'Gunjan Saxena': IAF writes to Censor Board over negative portrayal
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has written to film certification body Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC), thereby objecting to its alleged negative portrayal in the biographical film Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl.
'The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air' getting rebooted, Will Smith aboard
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air is coming back soon, thanks to Morgan Cooper's fan-made video reimagining what Will Smith's character would look like, act like and talk like in the current political scenario of the United States.
Surface Duo's pre-orders go live, sale to start from September-10
Microsoft has started accepting pre-orders for its Android-powered dual-screen phone, the Surface Duo.
#DealOfTheDay: Mi 10 available with Rs. 5,000 discount on Amazon
If you are looking to own a premium smartphone, this might be a great deal for you. Amazon is offering a discount of Rs. 5,000 on the Mi 10 (8GB/128GB model).
Tottenham's Son Heung-min wins Goal of the Season award
Tottenham Hotspur star Son Heung-Min has bagged the Premier League Goal of the Season award for his scintillating solo effort against Burnley in December 2019.
iPhone 12 delayed, tipped to be launched after October 12
Apple's flagship iPhones, which are usually announced in September, are likely to go official in October this year due to the COVID-19 crisis.
Delhi witnesses heavy rains, traffic snarls reported from several areas
A spell of heavy rains inundated Delhi today, providing some relief from the hot and humid weather but throwing daily life out of gear at the same time.
Hyundai launches performance-oriented Elantra N Line sedan
South Korean auto giant Hyundai has launched the new Elantra N Line as a performance-oriented version of the standard Elantra sedan.
Musical prodigy Mike Yang joins NYU's Tisch School of Arts
Musical genius Wenjie Yang, also known as Mike Yang, has recently moved to the New York City to focus on his acting career.
Should you be wearing face masks while running or exercising?
Through seven months of the coronavirus pandemic, our leaders have repeatedly told us to embrace the reality and make health precautions the norm, particularly wearing face masks.
Rajasthan: BJP will bring no-confidence motion, but Gehlot is 'safe'
On Thursday, opposition BJP declared that it will bring a no-confidence motion tomorrow in Rajasthan Assembly, but Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has little to worry as Congress has mended ties with the rebels.
Ravindra Jadeja set to miss CSK's training camp
Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja will miss the training camp of Chennai Super Kings, ahead of the team's departure to UAE for 2020 Indian Premier League (IPL), owing to personal commitments.
#TechBytes: Handy new features announced for Google Meet classes
Google has announced a new set of features to make Google Meet, its famous virtual conferencing solution, more useful for educators.
'Sadak 2' trailer is now most-disliked YouTube video in India
With the raging debate around nepotism and favoritism in Hindi movie industry soaring higher than ever in the aftermath of the tragic death of actor Sushant Singh Rajput, upcoming movie Sadak 2 is facing the wrath of angry netizens.
Motorola RAZR 5G likely to be launched on September 9
As a follow-up to its RAZR (2019), Motorola is expected to unveil a new RAZR 5G (or RAZR 2020) foldable smartphone on September 9.
Vivo S1 Prime, with Snapdragon 665 chipset, quad cameras, launched
As the latest addition to its portfolio of mid-range smartphones, Vivo has launched the S1 Prime model in Myanmar. The handset comes as a slightly tweaked version of the X50 Lite which was unveiled in Australia back in May.
Ford Freestyle Flair launched in India at Rs. 7.7 lakh
As a special edition of its Freestyle sub-compact SUV, Ford has launched a new Freestyle Flair model in India.
Coronavirus: Zydus Cadila launches cheapest version of Remdesivir in India
In a major development, Zydus Cadila has launched the cheapest generic version of Remdesivir, the antiviral drug being used to treat COVID-19, in India.
Sri Lanka, UAE the back-up venues for 2021 T20 WC
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has zeroed in on Sri Lanka and the UAE, in case India is unable to host the next year's T20 WC.
#HealthBytes: What are the health benefits of garlic?
Garlic is used widely as a flavoring substance, but it has many other uses as well.
PM Modi launches Transparent Taxation platform for honest taxpayers
In a move aimed at helping honest taxpayers, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday launched the "Transparent Taxation - Honoring The Honest" platform.
Ahead of SC hearing, Sushant's sister Shweta demands CBI probe
Late Sushant Singh Rajput's sister Shweta Singh Kirti has once again called for a probe by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) into the actor's untimely death.
Mohammad Hafeez under self-isolation after breaching bio-security protocol
Pakistan all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez has been told to isolate after breaching bio-security protocols.
Nritya Gopal Das, who shared stage with PM, contracts coronavirus
In a new development, Nritya Gopal Das, the head of Ram Temple Trust in Ayodhya, tested coronavirus positive, reports said on Thursday.
Bengaluru: How rioters cornered cops with guerrilla-like attack, discreet planning
On Tuesday, outraged over a "derogatory" Facebook post about Prophet Muhammad, thousands of rioters set various pockets of Karnataka's East Bengaluru on fire, while the police struggled to contain the violence.
'Gunjan Saxena' review: Moving portrayal, but Janhvi fails to impress
Some stories need to be told. There are no two ways about it. The only question is how, or rather, how well.
Realme 6i's sale today at 12 pm via Flipkart
Realme's budget-friendly smartphone, the Realme 6i, is all set to go on sale in India today at 12 pm via Flipkart and Realme.com.
NewsBytes Briefing: Reliance could back TikTok's business, and more
In the updates since last night, TikTok's parent company ByteDance was reported to have approached Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries for a potential investment in the video service's India business.
Top 12 Entrepreneurs to watch in 2020
The is a big difference between having an idea and actually executing it. This is what separates the dreamers from the doers. It makes no sense to write a goal that you have no intention of following through on.
Elinor Moshe's mentoring business helps build careers in construction industry
Today the world has become smaller, but also closer, thanks to the internet.
Pakistan's spy agency ISI and JeM planned Pulwama attack: NIA
The Pulwama attack of February 14, 2019, wasn't merely the brainchild of Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammed but the country's spy agency ISI was also involved in it, the charge-sheet of National Investigation Agency (NIA) claims, as per a report in HT.
Coronavirus: India's tally nears 24 lakh after record single-day spike
India on Wednesday reported roughly 67,000 new coronavirus infections marking the biggest single-day spike so far. The nationwide total has reached 23.95 lakh while the death toll crossed 47,000 with over 900 more fatalities.
Xiaomi releases MIUI 12 update for Mi 10 Pro
Xiaomi has started rolling out the latest MIUI 12 update for its flagship smartphone, the Mi 10 Pro.
Lockdown blues: Simple remedies to remove tan at home
Tans develop when ultraviolet rays from the sun change the pigment in the skin to produce a darker color.
Volvo XC40 is available with benefits worth Rs. 4 lakh
In a bid to bolster sales, Volvo has announced a 'Hassle-Free Offer' on its most affordable SUV, the XC40.
Realme C15 and C12 to be launched on August 18
Realme is all set to launch the C15 and C12 smartphones in India on August 18 at 12:30 pm, the company has revealed.
