09 Sep 2020
'Grey's Anatomy' shooting resumes; Ellen Pompeo thanks healthcare-workers
Grey's Anatomy is back to ABC Prospect Studios to shoot its 17th season, which is heavily focused on the deadly coronavirus pandemic.
#HealthBytes: What to eat before bed to get better sleep
Good sleep is essential for overall health, for which you need to get 7-9 hours of uninterrupted rest each night. However, many people struggle to get enough of it for various reasons.
Realme releases Android 11 Preview for Realme X50 Pro
Realme has started rolling out the Android 11 Preview for its flagship smartphone, the Realme X50 Pro.
"Diverse global population" mandatory for 'Best Picture' nomination: Academy Awards
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) is taking the diversity angle seriously.
Rhea moves bail plea; claims NCB forced her to confess
Actor Rhea Chakraborty has moved a bail plea before the Sessions Court in Mumbai, a day after she was arrested by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB).
Sri Lanka Cricket to launch inaugural T10 tournament in December
After announcing the start date of Lanka Premier League, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) is now planning to launch a new T10 tournament in December.
Warne urges Ganguly to implement this new rule in IPL
Australian legend Shane Warne has come up with an interesting suggestion regarding T20 cricket.
Yuvraj Singh plans to make a comeback: Details here
Former Indian batsman Yuvraj Singh is set to come out of retirement and play T20 cricket for Punjab.
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE gets officially listed, launch imminent
Samsung is expected to launch its low-cost flagship smartphone, the Galaxy S20 FE, later this month. In the latest development, the handset has been listed on the Samsung Philippines website, hinting at its imminent launch.
Volkswagen's T-Roc SUV sold out in India
If you were planning to buy the new Volkswagen T-Roc, you might have to wait for a while or look elsewhere. The German automaker has stopped accepting bookings for the SUV since all the units in the current batch have been sold out.
Coronavirus impact: EPFO to pay 8.5% interest in two installments
The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) will pay the 8.5% interest for the fiscal year 2019-20 to EPF subscribers in two installments, the retirement fund body's central board said on Wednesday.
Bajaj Dominar 250 becomes more expensive in India: Details here
Bajaj Auto has increased the price of its BS6-compliant Dominar 250 motorbike for the first time since its launch in India in March.
'Keeping Up with the Kardashians' is ending, informs the family
The Kardashians are waving their flagship show goodbye.
Night-time skincare routine: Natural remedies for a wrinkle-free skin
The natural aging process causes wrinkles, especially on the parts of our body that are exposed to the sun. Our face is specifically the worst victim here.
Ducati teases the launch of BS6-compliant Scrambler motorbikes in India
Italian automaker Ducati has teased the launch of its BS6-compliant Scrambler motorbikes in India, on its social media handles, without revealing much details.
IPL 2020: Squad analysis of Delhi Capitals
The thirteenth edition of Indian Premier League will be up and running on September 19 in Abu Dhabi.
Jason Roy added to England squad for ODIs against Australia
England batsman Jason Roy has been passed fit and selected in a 14-man squad to take on Australia in the upcoming three-match ODI series, starting Friday.
My home today, your ego tomorrow: Kangana's message to Uddhav
Actor Kangana Ranaut, who is fighting an intense battle with the Shiv Sena-led Maharashtra government, sent a pointed message to Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Wednesday, hours after her Mumbai office was demolished.
Telugu TV actor dies by suicide; man booked for abetment
Prominent Telugu TV actor Sravani Kondapalli died by suicide late on Tuesday. The actor, who was 26, is best known for the TV series Manasu Mamata and Mounaragam.
2021 Yamaha YZF-R3 Monster Energy MotoGP Edition unveiled in USA
Japanese automaker Yamaha has launched the 2021 version of its YZF-R3 motorbike in the USA, with a Monster Energy MotoGP Edition color option.
Ahead of launch, Motorola RAZR 5G's full specifications leaked
Motorola is all set to launch a new foldable smartphone, the Motorola RAZR 5G later today i.e September 9.
ICC T20I Rankings: Malan dethrones Babar to claim top spot
England batsman Dawid Malan has jumped four slots to claim the top position in the latest ICC Men's T20I Rankings for Batsmen.
Bars reopen in Delhi: Here's all you need to know
After a five-month hiatus, bars, restaurants, hotels, and clubs will start serving Liquor in Delhi on a trial basis till September 30, barring containment zones.
Indian Premier League: Records CSK can script this season
Three-time Indian Premier League (IPL) winners Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will be aiming to keep up with the consistency in the competition.
Donald Trump nominated for 2021 Nobel Peace Prize: Here's why
United States President Donald Trump has been nominated for the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize for brokering a deal between adversaries Israel and UAE, reports said on Wednesday.
Redmi 9i to be launched in India on September 15
Xiaomi is all set to launch its budget-friendly smartphone, the Redmi 9i in India on September 15, the company has confirmed through its official Twitter handle.
Fisher v/s Warner Bros. feud over director Joss Whedon intensifies
Ray 'Cyborg' Fisher thinks his career is on the line as his relentless war of words with Warner Bros. shows no sign of mellowing down.
Nokia 8.3 5G's pre-orders now open in Belgium
HMD Global's first-ever 5G smartphone, the Nokia 8.3 5G, is now up for pre-ordering in Belgium. Interested customers can reserve the handset via the company's official website.
Huawei MatePad T8 launched in India at Rs. 10,000
Expanding its range of affordable tablets, Huawei has launched the MatePad T8 in India. It features an 8-inch screen, mid-tier internals, and a 5,100mAh battery that should last you through the day. Depending on your need, you can pick up the tablet in Wi-Fi only or LTE variant.
Interiors of Tata Gravitas revealed in spy image: What's new?
Tata Motors is likely to launch its Gravitas SUV in India, later this year.
England vs Australia, ODIs: Records that can be scripted
After winning the T20I series 2-1, England will be locking horns with Australia in the upcoming three-match ODI series, starting Friday.
Ian Bell misses out on hundred in final First-class innings
England batsman Ian Bell staged a near-perfect appearance in his final First-class match.
Sack Amit Malviya by Thursday: Subramanian Swamy tells BJP
Subramanian Swamy, Bharatiya Janata Party's Rajya Sabha member, gave an ultimatum to his own party as he sought the removal of social media head Amit Malviya by Thursday.
Bombay HC stays BMC's demolition of Kangana's Mumbai office
The Bombay High Court on Wednesday stayed the demolition of actor Kangana Ranaut's Mumbai office by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC).
Kim Kardashian forays into homeware with KKW Home
Kim Kardashian is set to take over another chunk of your private interior space, and you'd have no other option but to revel in this glam queen's new ideas. The social media mogul is delving into a new arena of homeware.
Key takeaways from the England vs Australia T20Is
England emerged triumphant in the T20I series against Australia by a 2-1 margin.
BS6-compliant Kawasaki Z900 launched in India at Rs. 8 lakh
Kawasaki has launched the BS6-compliant version of its Z900 motorbike in India.
#LeakPeek: Vivo V20 will offer a 44MP selfie camera
Vivo is gearing up to launch its mid-range smartphone, the Vivo V20 in India in October.
US Open, Day 9: Osaka, Zverev book semi-finals spot
World number nine Naomi Osaka returned to US Open semi-finals for the first time since 2018 when she captured her maiden Grand Slam title.
Ronaldo becomes the first European to score 100 international goals
Football legend Cristiano Ronaldo became the first European to surpass the 100-goal mark in international football.
My Mumbai is PoK now: Kangana after BMC demolishes office
Ahead of her much-publicized visit to Mumbai, Bollywood actor Kangana Ranaut likened the city to Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, once again, after the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) demolished her office on Wednesday.
Realme C11's sale today at 12 pm via Flipkart
Realme's budget-friendly smartphone, the Realme C11, will go on sale today at 12 pm via Flipkart and Realme.com.
Schools can reopen from September-21, Centre releases dos and dont's
Months after they were shut in view of the coronavirus pandemic, schools have been allowed to open from September 21, only on a voluntary basis, by the Centre on Tuesday.
Redmi 9A to go on sale today at 12pm
Xiaomi's affordable smartphone, the Redmi 9A is all set to go on a sale in India today at 12pm via Amazon and Mi.com.
AstraZeneca halts coronavirus vaccine trial after volunteer falls ill
Pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca announced on Tuesday that it was halting late-stage trials of the coronavirus vaccine, developed in collaboration with the University of Oxford, after a volunteer fell ill.
Australia beat England in 3rd T20I, become number one side
Australia beat England by five wickets in the final T20I at Southampton.
Coronavirus: India's tally reaches 43.6L with nearly 90k new cases
On Tuesday, India reported nearly 90,000 coronavirus infections, bringing the total to 43,67,416. For the second consecutive day, India reported over 1,100 fresh fatalities, pushing the death toll to 73,941.
Cooper, son of Philip Seymour Hoffman, to make acting debut
Hoffman Junior is holding the baton now!
#HealthBytes: 5 health benefits of kalonji or kala jeera
Kalonji seeds, also known as black onion seeds or black caraway seeds in some countries, are rich in many essential nutrients like amino acids, iron, sodium, calcium, potassium, and more.
#ComicBytes: What makes Deadpool an unconventional character?
In any comic universe, we have the straight-A heroes and the exact opposite villains.
08 Sep 2020
Aamir Khan's brother Faisal alleges Karan Johar insulted him once
Superstar Aamir Khan's brother Faisal Khan has alleged that filmmaker Karan Johar had once insulted him and "put him down."
Microsoft officially confirms small, affordable Xbox Series S: Details here
Hours after several leaks suggested that an affordable Xbox is in the works, Microsoft has made the news official.
Aprilia RS 150 and Tuono 150's launch put on hold
Piaggio has announced that the launch of the Aprilia RS 150 and Tuono 150 motorcycles has been put on hold in India. The lightweight bikes were showcased at the 2018 Auto Expo and were expected to go on sale sometime this year.
Tom Cruise resumes stunts for 'MI 7' shoot in Norway
It is impossible even for COVID-19 to stop superstar Tom Cruise from resuming shoot of his highly anticipated venture of the Mission Impossible franchise.
IPL 2020: Squad analysis of Royal Challengers Bangalore
The thirteenth edition of the Indian Premier League will be underway on September 19 in Abu Dhabi.
5 missing Arunachal civilians found on Chinese side: Kiren Rijiju
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Tuesday said that the five missing youths from Arunachal Pradesh have been found on the Chinese side. Rijiju said the process to handover the youths is being worked out.
Cheteshwar Pujara talks about IPL snub
While the preparations for the upcoming IPL season are in full swing, Indian batsman Cheteshwar Pujara remains content with his spot in the Test side.
Ahead of launch, OPPO Reno4 SE's key specifications leaked
OPPO is gearing up to launch a new smartphone in the Reno4 series that will reportedly be called the Reno4 SE. In the latest development, a tipster has revealed the key specifications of the upcoming handset.
Ahead of launch, Toyota Urban Cruiser SUV's variant details revealed
Ahead of its expected launch in India this month, the variant details of the Toyota Urban Cruiser SUV have been revealed.
Moto G9 Plus spotted on Google Play Console; specifications revealed
Motorola is gearing up to launch a budget-friendly smartphone called the Moto G9 Plus. In the latest development, the handset has been spotted on the Google Play Console (via Pricebaba), revealing its design details and specifications.
BS6-compliant Bajaj Dominar 400 becomes costlier in India
Bajaj has increased the prices of its BS6-compliant Dominar 400 motorbike in India. The two-wheeler has become costlier by Rs. 1,500 and it now costs Rs. 1.96 lakh.
Honda India is offering massive discounts on these cars
In a bid to attract customers, Japanese automaker Honda has announced mouth-watering deals of up to Rs. 2.5 lakh on select models like the Amaze, WR-V, and Civic in India.
Vivo X50 Pro+ Alexander Wang Edition launched in China
Vivo has launched a special 'Alexander Wang Edition' of the X50 Pro+ flagship smartphone in China. It has been introduced in collaboration with fashion designer Alexander Wang.
Nokia 3.4 to come with a triple rear camera setup
HMD Global is working to launch a new Nokia 3.4 budget smartphone in the coming weeks. Now, reliable tipster Evan Blass has shared a render of the handset, confirming that it will come with a triple rear camera setup.
Honda CB1000X and CBR1000R revealed in fresh renders
A Japanese publication named Young Machine has claimed that Honda is working on two liter-class motorbikes named CB1000X and CBR1000R.
Centre attaches properties of pro-Khalistan designated terrorists under UAPA
The central government has ordered the attachment of properties of designated terrorists Gurpatwant Singh Pannun and Hardeep Singh Nijjar under the stringent Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act or UAPA.
Rhea loved a "drug-addict," says lawyer after her arrest
Actor Rhea Chakraborty's lawyer Satish Maneshinde has condemned her arrest, calling it a "travesty of justice."
Watch out! Weird text messages can cause WhatsApp to crash
WhatsApp has been hit by a weird issue, one that can cause the messaging service to crash indefinitely on your Android or iOS phone.
PUBG Corporation breaks ties with Tencent Games in India
PUBG Corporation, the original developer of PUBG, has announced the decision to break association with China's Tencent Games in India.
Rhea Chakraborty 'broke down' upon facing Showik during questioning
Actor Rhea Chakraborty reportedly "broke down" when she was confronted with her brother Showik during questioning by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) hours before she was arrested by the agency.
Arnab and Kangana at center of ruckus in Maharashtra Assembly
On the last day of the monsoon session, both Houses in Maharashtra Assembly witnessed an upheaval as members moved privilege motions against journalist Arnab Goswami and actor Kangana Ranaut.
Is Yuvraj Singh eyeing a stint in Big Bash League?
Indian legend Yuvraj Singh could soon be seen in the Big Bash League.
Realme 7i gets listed online, key specifications and design revealed
As its latest mid-range offerings, Realme is all set to launch the Realme 7 and 7i in Indonesia on September 17.
SSR case: Rhea Chakraborty arrested by Narcotics Control Bureau
Actor Rhea Chakraborty, who has been facing multiple investigations into the death of fellow actor and her boyfriend Sushant Singh Rajput, has been arrested by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB).
Mercedes-AMG GLE 53 Coupe to be launched on September 23
German automaker Mercedes-Benz will launch the second-generation AMG GLE 53 Coupe in India on September 23. The bookings for the premium vehicle will start today via the company's dealerships and online sales platform.
Realme releases feature-rich updates for budget-friendly C3, C12, C15 smartphones
Realme has started rolling out fresh software updates for its budget-friendly smartphones, the Realme C3, Realme C12, and Realme C15.
'Bigg Boss 14' house to feature theater, spa, and more
Salman Khan has been telling us via promo videos that the upcoming season of Bigg Boss would be a "befitting reply" to 2020, which obviously hasn't been great.
Meet Dr. Simon Ourian, the Kardashians' mystery cosmetic doctor
A celebrity himself, Dr. Simon Ourian caters to many Hollywood stars.
Samyuktha Hegde accepts Kavitha Reddy's apology after alleged attack
After being accused of moral policing by Kannada actor Samyuktha Hegde, Congress leader Kavitha Reddy has issued an "unconditional apology."
China shifting narrative from coronavirus origins to Wuhan's "success story"
As criticism against China on the global forum mounts, the country is working tirelessly to highlight its success against the coronavirus pandemic, rather than addressing questions about the disease's origins.
Ather 450X deliveries to begin from November; city-wise timeline announced
Ather Energy has announced the city-wise delivery timeline of its 450X flagship electric scooter. The release will begin in a phased manner starting with Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad and others in November, followed by Delhi-NCR and Mumbai in December.
POCO M2, with Helio G80 chipset, launched at Rs. 11,000
As the latest addition to its portfolio of smartphones, POCO has launched the M2 model in India. It comes as a watered-down version of the POCO M2 Pro that was launched in July.
French Open 2020: Defending champion Ashleigh Barty pulls out
World number one Ashleigh Barty, on Tuesday, announced that she won't defend her French Open crown due to coronavirus fears.
Sputnik V: Russia starts public distribution of COVID-19 vaccine
In a major move, Russia has started the public distribution process of its 'Sputnik V' COVID-19 vaccine.
India-bound 2020 Audi Q2 breaks cover: Check what's new
German automaker Audi has revealed the latest version of its smallest SUV, the Q2. It is expected to be launched in India later this month.
US Open, Day 8: Serena Williams, Dominic Thiem reach quarter-finals
Serena Williams continued her quest for a record 24th Grand Slam title by beating Greece's Maria Sakkari in the Round of 16 match.
FIR filed against Sushant's sisters after Rhea's complaint
The Mumbai Police has lodged a First Information Report (FIR) against two of late actor Sushant Singh Rajput's sisters and a Delhi-based doctor.
POCO X3 NFC, with 120Hz display, Snapdragon 732G chipset, launched
Expanding its range of budget-friendly smartphones, POCO has launched the X3 NFC model in Europe. It comes as a successor to the POCO X2 that was launched in February.
Realme Narzo 10 to go on sale today via Flipkart
Realme's budget-friendly smartphone, the Narzo 10, will go on sale in India today at 12 pm via Flipkart and Realme.com.
NewsBytes Briefing: Apple, Google under investigation, and more
In the updates since last night, Italy's competition authority launched six investigation cases into the cloud storage services operated by Google, Apple, Dropbox.
India dismisses China's claims, says PLA fired shots at LAC
India on Tuesday responded to the post-midnight claims of China that the Indian Army fired warning shots at the Southern bank of Pangong Lake, asserting that it was the People's Liberation Army that used firearms.
Ladakh situation "very serious," need deep political talks: S Jaishankar
Ahead of his trip to Moscow, where he is scheduled to meet the Chinese Foreign Minister and State Councillor Wang Yi, External Affairs Minister Dr. S Jaishankar called the situation in Ladakh "very serious," adding that a "deep political conversation" was needed.
LAC: Amid brewing tensions, China claims Indian Army fired shots
In a new development that is sure to heighten tensions at the already volatile Line of Actual Control (LAC), China claimed that Indian soldiers fired warning shots at the Southern bank of Pangong Lake.
Coronavirus: India adds 1,100 new deaths; total cases reach 42.7L
India on Monday reported over 75,000 new coronavirus infections, a significant dip in daily new cases after a slew of record single-day spikes.
Royal Enfield launches Himalayan off-roader in US: Details here
Royal Enfield has launched its much-anticipated Himalayan adventure tourer in the USA.
#ComicBytes: Meet the new faces of the Suicide Squad
After David Ayer's Suicide Squad failed to impress the critics, DC is all set to reboot its Task Force X.
#HealthBytes: Many benefits of olive oil
Olive oil is generally used for cooking. But, it is a delicious salad dressing as well.
Antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 may not guarantee immunity, say scientists
While the presence of antibodies against SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus causing COVID-19, is indicative of past exposure to the virus, it is not synonymous with immunity against it, scientists have clarified.