16 Aug 2020

Kevin De Bruyne named Premier League Player of the Season

Manchester City star Kevin De Bruyne has won the Premier League Player of the Season award for the 2019/20 campaign.

#WeeklyRecap: Trump's 90-day deadline for TikTok, Fortnite row, and more

This week, several big players made headlines in the world of technology.

Moto E7 Plus specifications leaked: To pack 48MP dual camera

Noted tipster Evan Blass has shared an image on Twitter, revealing the specifications of Motorola's upcoming Moto E7 Plus smartphone.

Interior details of Mercedes-Benz S-Class sedan leaked ahead of launch

German automaker Mercedes-Benz's upcoming flagship sedan, the S-Class, will make its global debut on September 2.

Dilip Kumar's brothers test positive for COVID-19, hospitalized

Legendary actor Dilip Kumar's (aka Muhammad Yusuf Khan) younger brothers, Ehsaan Khan and Aslam Khan, have tested positive for the novel coronavirus.

After Reels, Facebook testing another TikTok-like video format in India

As TikTok struggles to hold its ground in global markets, Facebook is going a full-on assault mode to take its place.

Sonakshi Sinha takes a dig at Kangana Ranaut over nepotism

Bollywood actor Sonakshi Sinha has taken a dig at her colleague Kangana Ranaut as well as her sister Rangoli Chandel for their stance against the industry's rampant nepotism and favoritism.

Hyundai Kona (electric) SUV sets new single-charge range record

South Korean automaker Hyundai's Kona (electric) sub-compact SUV has set a new range record of traveling over 1,000km on a single charge.

Former Indian cricketer Chetan Chauhan passes away at 73

In an unfortunate development, former Indian cricketer Chetan Chauhan has passed away at the age of 73.

Parliament gears up for monsoon session amid coronavirus outbreak

Even as the coronavirus outbreak has shown no signs of letting up in India, preparations are underway for the Parliament's upcoming monsoon session.

Samsung Galaxy S21 smartphone to come without ToF sensor

South Korean tech giant Samsung's upcoming Galaxy S21 smartphone will come without a Time-of-Flight (ToF) sensor.

Finally, Telegram launches video calling with end-to-end encryption

When you compare WhatsApp with its biggest rival Telegram, the discussion always revolves around the market dominance of the former and the secure, feature-packed experience of the latter.

Top fashion trends that have emerged amid COVID-19

COVID-19 has affected a lot of industries around the world. One of them being the fashion industry.

Interesting records held by Suresh Raina in international cricket

Moments after former Indian captain MS Dhoni informed about his retirement, Indian batsman Suresh Raina also called time on his international career.

Sanjay Dutt, reportedly battling cancer, spotted visiting Kokilaben Hospital

Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt was photographed outside Mumbai's Kokilaben Hospital on Saturday evening.

West Bengal Governor miffed as CM skips Independence Day event

West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar expressed his annoyance over Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's absence at a traditional tea party at the Raj Bhawan to celebrate the 74th Independence Day on Saturday.

Huawei phones may lose Android update support: Here's why

If you own a Huawei-built phone with Google's Android operating system, there is something you should know.

'Bizarre, illogical,' says Sushant's lawyer on Disha Salian links

Late Bollywood star Sushant Singh Rajput's personal lawyer, Priyanka Khimani, has rubbished any connection between his death and the death of his former manager Disha Salian, saying the two barely knew each other.

#ThankYouMahi: Unknown facts about Indian legend MS Dhoni

Indian legend MS Dhoni announced his retirement from international cricket on Saturday.

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US approves new 'saliva test' for COVID-19: Details here

In a major development, the US Food and Drug Administration has approved SalivaDirect, a novel test that can detect a COVID-19 infection using nothing but your saliva.

#HealthBytes: What are the benefits of homemade rose water?

A bottle of pure and authentic rose water has many benefits.

Sushant Rajput's autopsy report missed time of death: Family's lawyer

The post-mortem report prepared after the death of actor Sushant Singh Rajput did not mention a crucial detail, viz. the time of his death, the lawyer representing his family has alleged.

UP: 13-year-old brutally raped, murdered after defecating in farmland

A 13-year-old girl was raped and murdered in Uttar Pradesh's Lakhimpur Kheri district on Friday. Reportedly, the girl had gone missing after she went to relieve herself in a farmland in Pakaria village of Isanagar area.

Samsung Note20 Ultra v/s Mi 10 Ultra: Which is better?

Rivaling Samsung's zero-compromise flagship offering, the Galaxy Note20 Ultra, Xiaomi has launched the Mi 10 Ultra recently.

Champions League, Lyon upset Manchester City in quarter-final: Records broken

Lyon stunned Premier League giants Manchester City with a 3-1 victory in the quarter-final of Champions League.

#AutoBytes: Latest cars you can buy in India right now

Catering to the renewed demand for cars following the COVID-19 induced lockdown in India, several automakers have launched their newest offerings.

Top five outfits from Kriti Sanon's wardrobe for you

From being a commoner to becoming a big Bollywood star, Kriti Sanon's journey has all the right elements.

US President Donald Trump's younger brother, Robert, dies at 71

The younger brother of United States President Donald Trump, Robert Trump, has died. President Trump announced the news of Robert's passing in a statement.

Second Time Lucky: Dwayne Johnson becomes world's highest paid actor

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson has won the bout again.

Modi pays tribute to Atal Bihari Vajpayee on death anniversary

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday paid tribute to former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his second death anniversary.

IPL 2020: Players from England, Australia to miss the start

Top players from England and Australia won't be featuring in the first week of 2020 Indian Premier League.

#ThankYouMahi: Unique records held by MS Dhoni in international cricket

India's greatest ever white-ball captain MS Dhoni announced his retirement from international cricket on August 15.

Microsoft Surface Duo's first impressions: Underpowered and overpriced foldable phone

Microsoft is set to launch its novel dual-screened smartphone, the Surface Duo, on September 10. The pre-orders for the Android-powered device are currently live for an astronomical price of $1,400.

#HealthBytes: Food items that can control your blood sugar level

High blood sugar occurs when your body fails to transport sugar from blood into cells.

Jio is offering free data for 5 months: Details here

As part of a special offer, Reliance Jio is providing unlimited 4G data and free Jio-to-Jio phone calls for up to five months, to all the customers who purchase a new JioFi 4G wireless hotspot device.

15 Aug 2020

After MS Dhoni, Suresh Raina announces retirement from international cricket

India's middle-order batsman Suresh Raina announced his retirement from international cricket.

Facebook's 'mega merger' begins, Instagram and Messenger chats being integrated

More than a year ago, Facebook had announced the audacious plan of merging the underlying infrastructure of its key messaging products - Instagram direct messages, Messenger, and WhatsApp.

Independence Day: DRDO's anti-drone tech guarded Modi at Red Fort

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation on the occasion of India's 74th Independence Day, a sophisticated military tech developed by the Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) formed a part of his security.

#ThankYouMahi: Legend MS Dhoni announces retirement from international cricket

Former India skipper MS Dhoni has announced his retirement from international cricket.

Pregnancy diaries: Some lesser-known advice to make your gestation smoother

Pregnancy is, without any doubt, an exciting phase for the expectant couple.

RedmiBook Air 13, with 10th-generation Intel Core i5 processor, launched

Expanding its range of laptops, Xiaomi's sub-brand Redmi has launched a new RedmiBook Air 13 model in China.

Former Indian cricketer Chetan Chauhan put on life support

Former India cricketer Chetan Chauhan has been put on life support at the Medanta hospital in Gurugram.

#ComicBytes: What is the origin story of Natasha Romanoff

When we first meet Natasha Romanoff in The Avengers (2011), we see an ex-KGB assassin turned S.H.I.E.L.D. agent, the Black Widow.

Sputnik V: Russia's COVID-19 vaccine goes into production

Despite all the questions over safety and efficacy, Russia is moving ahead with what it claims is the first officially registered vaccine for COVID-19.

Kamala Harris worse, have more Indians than her: Donald Trump

US President Donald Trump, seeking re-election in November, chided his opponent Joe Biden and his running mate Kamala Harris, saying he has more Indians on his side than the 55-year-old senator from California.

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PM Modi mentions sanitary pads at Red Fort, impresses Twitterati

Breaking taboos pertaining to menstruation and taking many by surprise, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said his government delivered sanitary pads to poor women across India at Re. 1.

ICC summons umpire Kettleborough for wearing smartwatch on-field

On-field umpire Richard Kettleborough was summoned by the ICC's Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU) after he took the field wearing a smartwatch in the second Test between England and Pakistan.

Trump gives ByteDance 90-day deadline to sell TikTok's US business

Delivering his latest salvo against Beijing, US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order giving ByteDance a 90-day deadline to divest the US operations of TikTok, its video-sharing service.

PCA secretary asks Yuvraj Singh to come out of retirement

Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) secretary Puneet Bali has requested former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh to come out of retirement.

2020 Mahindra Thar breaks cover; to be launched in October

After a long hiatus of 10 years, Mahindra & Mahindra has finally unveiled its second-generation Thar in India.

UP: Village head killed, residents go on rampage, boy dies

In a gory incident reported from Azamgarh in Uttar Pradesh, the head of a village was shot dead yesterday, following which a mob went on a rampage, torching vehicles and ransacking a police station.

Quibi's founder sells Beverly Hills mansion for a staggering $125mn

Los Angeles just got one of its costliest residential property sales in its history.

Three indigenous coronavirus vaccines in trials, distribution plan ready: PM

With the world counting on a coronavirus vaccine to save it from the disease that has taken 763,572 lives so far, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said India is ready to mass-produce the vaccine once it's developed.

OnePlus 8 becomes the company's first 'Android Enterprise Recommended' smartphone

The OnePlus 8 has bagged the 'Android Enterprise Recommended' tag, becoming the company's first smartphone to be certified for enterprise use.

Neighbors, NCC, Health IDs: What PM Modi said on I-Day

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday addressed the nation from the ramparts of Red Fort, his seventh straight address since 2014, where he focused on making India self-reliant and steering the country towards a new direction in the wake of coronavirus pandemic.

Champions League, Bayern thrash Barcelona 8-2 in quarter-final: Records broken

Bayern Munich thumped Barcelona 8-2 in the Champions League final eight fixture on Friday.

In 1,000 days, all villages will have optical fiber: Modi

Every single village in India will be connected with optical fiber within three years, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced.

Five great yoga asanas to get toned abs

Well, abs aren't just for show off. They are actually pretty good for your core strength.

Beauty mogul Liz Kennedy raises $500,000 seed round during pandemic

Liz Kennedy, a successful on-air beauty expert and businesswoman, is about to change the beauty product industry.

Ahead of launch, Kia Sonet's engine specifications leaked

Kia's recently-unveiled Sonet sub-compact SUV will go on sale in India in September. In the latest development, the engine specifications and dimensions of the car have been revealed via a leaked document.

Lav Agarwal, government's face during press meets, tests coronavirus positive

Lav Agarwal, joint secretary of the Health Ministry, the Centre's face in efforts against the COVID-19 pandemic, tested positive for the virus on Friday.

PM addresses nation on I-Day, announces National Digital Health Mission

After unfurling the tricolor at the Red Fort on India's 74th Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation, noting that the country is witnessing unprecedented times.

Independence Day 2020: PM Modi hoists tricolor at Red Fort

On Saturday, India's 74th Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi hoisted the National Flag at Red Fort, for the seventh straight time. He first unfurled the tricolor at the Mughal-era monument in 2014.

Flipkart is gearing up to deliver alcohol in India

After groceries, essentials, and travel bookings, e-commerce major Flipkart is looking to expand into the alcohol delivery category, Reuters has reported.

Disney, LEGO team up to recreate worst 'Star Wars' project

Disney is doing the seemingly impossible task of reviving the most-hated Star Wars venture of all time: The 1978 Star Wars Holiday Special.

Airtel announces free 1,000GB data for new home broadband customers

As part of the Independence Day offerings, Airtel has announced that it will provide free 1,000GB data to all the customers who purchase a new Xstream Fiber Home Broadband connection.

#HealthBytes: Here are some simple home remedies for headache

Headaches are something that people deal with on a daily basis.

Realme C12, with triple cameras and 6,000mAh battery, goes official

Ahead of its launch in India on August 18, Chinese smartphone maker Realme has launched the C12 handset in Indonesia.