New York City: News

24 Jan 2019

California

Indian couple, who fell to death in US, was intoxicated

An autopsy report has revealed the Indian couple, who plummeted to their deaths in California's Yosemite National Park in October '18, was intoxicated.

22 Jan 2019

Spider-Man

'Spider-Man: Far From Home' will see old villains return

Spider-Man: Far From Home dropped its trailer recently which showed Tom Holland as Peter Parker, web-slinging his way across Europe and surprisingly, allying up with Jake Gyllenhaal's Mysterio.

18 Jan 2019

Google Maps

Soon, Google Maps will show you speed limits: Here's how

Today, Google Maps' app makes an ideal companion for solo road trips.

28 Dec 2018

Independence Day

Speculation about aliens as New York night sky turns blue

On Thursday night, many New York City residents went into panic mode as the sky above the city turned an eerie blue.

17 Dec 2018

iPhone

Vine, HQ Trivia co-founder dies at 34; drug overdose suspected

Colin Kroll, the co-founder of video hosting service Vine and popular iPhone game HQ Trivia, was found dead in his New York City apartment on Sunday, apparently as a result of a drug overdose.

06 Dec 2018

Joker

#ComicBytes: Five craziest villains in Marvel Universe

When we think of crazy villains the first name that pops into our minds is Joker.

US: Man loses ring while proposing, police comes to rescue

Proposing to your partner for marriage can never be simple. Especially, if you're nervous or excited, there is a chance your plan may get foiled.

02 Dec 2018

Priyanka Chopra Jonas

On way to Mumbai, Sonali Bendre says fight isn't over

Actress Sonali Bendre, who is recuperating in New York after being diagnosed with 'high grade' cancer, is on her way to Mumbai.

22 Nov 2018

India

Nick is on way to India for wedding with Priyanka

Priyanka Chopra's fiance Nick Jonas is on his way to India for their wedding in Jodhpur, whose festivities will start from November 28.

02 Nov 2018

Hollywood

#MeToo: Harvey Weinstein now accused of assaulting a 16-year-old

Harvey Weinstein has gone from being one of the most renowned business moguls in Hollywood to one of the most infamous names in the industry.

30 Oct 2018

Apple

Apple October 30 event: Here's what you can expect

Just a month after unveiling the new set of iPhones, Apple is set to hold another hardware event on October 30.

24 Oct 2018

Bill Clinton

Bomb found at home of Hillary and Bill Clinton: Reports

In a rather worrisome development, two senior law enforcement officials reportedly confirmed that a suspicious package was found at the home of Hillary and Bill Clinton in New York City suburb in Chappaqua.

24 Oct 2018

World

Titanic II, replica of the original, to sail in 2022

110 years after Titanic sank in Atlantic, a replica of the doomed ship is expected to start its maiden voyage in 2022.

18 Oct 2018

Facebook

Facebook's major shareholders want Mark Zuckerberg out of Chairman's position

Major shareholders of Facebook believe the tech giant is better off without Mark Zuckerberg as the Chairman and moved a proposal on Wednesday regarding the same.

15 Oct 2018

Hong Kong

Most expensive bottles of wine sold at Sotheby's auction

Two bottles of wine, made back in 1945 right after the end of the Second World War, have been sold at an auction for a total of just over $1mn, making them the most expensive bottles of wine ever sold.

05 Oct 2018

Marvel

#ComicBytes: 5 Marvel characters who broke Captain America's shield

Captain America carries an iconic shield into battle.

05 Oct 2018

World

New York's JFK Airport redesign to cost a whopping $13bn

On Thursday, Andrew Cuomo, the governor of the state of New York, announced that the state's iconic John F. Kennedy Airport would be getting a facelift worth a whopping $13bn.

30 Sep 2018

Spider-Man

#GamingBytes: 5 changes Spider-Man makes to New York City

Spider-Man PS4 has undeniably left its indelible mark on gaming.

30 Sep 2018

Nana Patekar

#WomenForWomen: When world let us down, we stood together

The week which went by has been tough for women (not that any day is easy).

27 Sep 2018

Emmanuel Macron

PM Modi, French President Macron get UN's highest environmental honor

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron have been jointly awarded the UN's highest environmental honor for their pioneering work in championing the International Solar Alliance (ISA) and promoting new areas of cooperation on environmental action.

23 Sep 2018

Sushma Swaraj

Sushma Swaraj reaches New York to attend 73rd UNGA session

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj has reached New York to represent India at the 73rd session of the UN General Assembly.

23 Sep 2018

Google

First look at Google's 'Pixel Stand' wireless charging dock

As Google gears up to unveil its latest flagships, a new smart accessory from the company has surfaced on the internet- a wireless charging dock called "Pixel Stand".

18 Sep 2018

New Jersey

How this Air India pilot saved lives of 370 passengers

On Monday, reports surfaced detailing the nightmarish ordeal Air India pilots had to endure on September 11 when they had to battle low fuel, multiple systems failure, and bad weather to safely land a 15-hour-long flight from New Delhi to New York.

09 Sep 2018

Microsoft

Microsoft announces October 2 event: Expected product launches

It seems that new Microsoft Surface devices are on their way.

08 Sep 2018

Hong Kong

Hong Kong is home to most ultra-wealthy people, not NYC

New York City, the largest city of US, has been toppled by Asia's giant Hong Kong, as the home to the maximum number of ultra-wealthy people.

28 Aug 2018

Google

Google Pixel 3, Pixel 3XL to launch on October 9

Google is expected to launch its 2018 flagship smartphones, the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL, in early October.

10 Aug 2018

X

After receiving backlash for singing Indian song, Atif Aslam reacts

Following the controversy over singing Indian song on a Pakistani Independence Day function in New York earlier this month, Pakistani singer Atif Aslam yesterday said that he simply loves haters.

10 Aug 2018

Donald Trump

Melania's parents become US citizens using Trump's hated 'chain migration'

US President Donald Trump's Slovenian in-laws became US citizens yesterday through "chain migration", a program he has repeatedly denounced, in which adult American citizens can obtain citizenship for their relatives.

16 Jul 2018

Celebrity

Viral-pictures: On NY-streets, Priyanka Chopra dances like no one's watching

With actors Liam Hemsworth and Rebel Wilson, Priyanka Chopra danced on New York streets recently to shoot for a sequence for a new movie 'Isn't It Romantic'.

12 Jul 2018

India

NY: Chillal's hand permanently-handicapped for not cutting nails for 66-years

India's Shridhar Chillal, 82, finally cut his nails after 66 years but his record of having the world's longest fingernails measuring over 31ft left his hand permanently handicapped.

11 Jul 2018

Pune

82-year-old Indian man to finally cut fingernails after 66 years

Shridhar Chillal, an octogenarian from Pune, will finally perform an ordinary chore that he hasn't done in the last 66 years - cut his fingernails, the longest in the world.

27 Jun 2018

Mumbai

With dip in cost-of-living, Bengaluru now more attractive for foreigners

That Mumbai is the most expensive to live in for expatriates among all Indian cities is no surprise.

27 Jun 2018

Asia

#CareerBytes: List of top 6 journalism colleges in the world

Today, journalism and mass communication have become one of the most sought-after fields as they offer exciting career options.

26 Jun 2018

Mumbai

Cost-of-living for expatriates more expensive in Mumbai than Melbourne, Frankfurt

Cost of living for expatriates in Mumbai is the highest in the country, and more expensive than its global peers like Melbourne and Frankfurt, said a survey.

20 Jun 2018

Apple

General Electric booted from Dow Jones stock-index after a century

Slumping US industrial giant General Electric will be booted from the iconic Dow Jones stock index next week, S&P Dow Jones Indices has announced.

11 Jun 2018

Technology

0xΩ: A new religion based on blockchain technology

Organized religion, as we know it, is highly centralized and followers can rarely influence a religion's core beliefs.

06 Jun 2018

Suicide

Kate Spade, designer of popular handbags, found dead in NY-home

Fashion designer Kate Spade, whose handbags had defined the journey of a generation of American women into adulthood, was found dead in her New York home yesterday morning.

03 Jun 2018

Section 377

Showing solidarity to LGBTQ: Why is June 'the pride month'

With the onset of June, chances are your social media feed has been flooded with events to show solidarity towards the LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer) community, this pride month i.e. June.

20 May 2018

Hardeep Singh Puri

NYPD gets its first female turbaned Sikh police officer

Gursoach Kaur has become the first female turbaned Sikh auxiliary police officer (APO) in the New York Police Department (NYPD).