19 May 2021

Sachin Tendulkar vs Virat Kohli: Statistical comparison (after 91 Tests)

Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar remains the greatest batsman of all-time.

Google expands partnership with Shopify to enhance shopping experience

Google announced on day one of the Google I/O 2021 conference for developers that it has expanded its partnership with e-commerce platform Shopify, and that it will offer an enhanced shopping experience for Photos and Chrome users.

Rahman's '99 Songs' headed to Netflix, JioCinema on May 21

Music maestro AR Rahman's maiden production 99 Songs will start streaming on Netflix and JioCinema from May 21.

Realme GT to debut in India soon, reveals official tweet

Realme is expected to launch its GT 5G model in India soon. In the latest development, Realme India has posted a tweet saying "With our upcoming #realmeGT, we are among the first brands to support Android 12 Beta 1.″

Google finally brings YouTube Music app to Wear OS

In September 2020, Google said it would phase out the Play Music app and YouTube Music would replace it. However, users of the Wear smartwatch operating system lost access to Play Music even before that.

11-months on, Shekhar Suman believes SSR case has lost tempo

Sushant Singh Rajput's death brought about a tornado, with most questioning if it really was suicide.

Calls raised to arrest Abish Mathew over old sexist/classist tweet

Comedian Abish Mathew is paying dearly for a tweet he made nine years ago.

Samsung Galaxy S21 5G Olympic Games Edition unveiled in Japan

As the Tokyo Olympics is inching closer to its July 23 commencement date, Samsung has unveiled a new Galaxy S21 5G Olympic Games Edition in Japan.

#FactCheck: UAE is not providing vaccines to Indian expats' parents

Indian expatriates in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have been warned against a viral message claiming that elderly people on visit visas would soon be vaccinated against the coronavirus there, according to reports.

RWAs take arms against COVID-19 in Noida, Ghaziabad

As the administration in Uttar Pradesh faces criticism for its handling of COVID-19, Resident Welfare Associations (RWAs) in Ghaziabad and Noida have taken it upon themselves to tackle the outbreak.

'Die Hard with a Vengeance' turns 26: Celebrating the actioner

The iconic action-thriller Die Hard with a Vengeance was released 26 years ago today.

Redmi Note 10 Pro, Pro Max receive MIUI 12.5 update

Redmi has started rolling out the MIUI 12.5 stable update for the Note 10 Pro and Pro Max models in India.

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#FamilyMan2_against_Tamils trend, netizens call for boycott of Amazon services

After months of delay and making fans wait, makers finally dropped the trailer of The Family Man 2 and announced its release date.

POCO M3 Pro 5G, with a 90Hz display, goes official

As a more capable version of the M3 model, POCO has announced a new M3 Pro 5G handset in the global markets.

Demi Lovato identifies as non-binary, changes pronouns to they/them

Pop singer Demi Lovato has officially confirmed that they are non-binary and changed their pronouns to they/them.

India-bound Kia Carnival bags 5-star rating in ANCAP crash test

The fourth-generation Kia Carnival has received a 5-star safety rating in a crash assessment conducted by the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP).

PSL: PCB gets clearance to host remaining season in UAE

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has received a green signal by the Abu Dhabi government to stage the reminder of Pakistan Super League 2021 season in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

England vs New Zealand, Tests: Records James Anderson can script

England are set to host New Zealand for a two-match Test series, starting June 2 at Lord's.

Royal Enfield recalls 2.36 lakh bikes over faulty ignition coil

Royal Enfield has recalled 2,36,966 units of the Bullet 350, Classic 350, and the Meteor 350 bikes in seven countries including India, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Australia.

Keep stocks ready for third wave, government tells pharmaceutical firms

The Indian government has told top pharmaceutical companies in the country to start preparing for a third wave of the coronavirus pandemic and stock up key drugs in a span of the next two-three months.

Ahead of launch, Nubia Z30 Pro previewed in official images

Nubia is gearing up to launch its latest flagship, the Z30 Pro smartphone on May 20. In the run-up to the launch event, Ni Fei, the company's VP, has shared images of the phone on Weibo.

Lexus to launch 10 EVs by 2025; PHEV in 2022

The LF-Z Electrified Concept car unveiled by Lexus in March laid bare the company's EV ambitions. Now, it is paving the way for a family of electrified models.

Vivo Y52 5G, with a 5,000mAh battery, arrives in Europe

Expanding its portfolio of 5G smartphones, tech giant Vivo has unveiled the Y52 5G model in the European market. It arrives as a slightly tweaked version of the Y52s 5G, which debuted last December.

Rivaling Netflix, Prime, Ram Gopal launches his own OTT platform

At a time when cinemas are shut, people are turning to OTTs for entertainment.

BCCI to discuss upcoming cricket season in Special General Meeting

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has called for a Special General Meeting (SGM) to discuss the upcoming cricket season.

Frank Lampard becomes fifth Premier League Hall of Fame inductee

Former Chelsea stalwart Frank Lampard has become the fifth Premier League Hall of Fame inductee for his outstanding service in England's top-flight competition.

2021 SKODA OCTAVIA to be launched in India next month

Director of SKODA AUTO India, Zac Hollis has confirmed that the 2021 OCTAVIA sedan will be launched in June. To recall, it was supposed to debut this month but the plans got delayed due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Naomi Campbell's becoming mother at 50 defies stereotypes, gives hope

British supermodel Naomi Campbell, 50, took everyone by surprise after announcing that she has become a mother to a girl.

Cyclone Tauktae: Indian Navy recovers 14 bodies after barge sank

The Indian Navy on Wednesday said that 14 dead bodies have been recovered from the Arabian Sea two days after a barge sank due to Cyclone Tauktae (pronounced Tau'te).

Remdesivir may be dropped from COVID-19 treatment, says Gangaram doctor

The use of Remdesivir may soon be dropped from the government guidelines concerning COVID-19 treatment in India, a top doctor based in Delhi has said.

Spy shots reveal design, interiors of BMW 8 Series Coupe

BMW Motorrad is expected to unveil its facelifted 8 Series Coupe model in early-2022.

VAIO Z (2021) launched in India at Rs. 3.53 lakh

As an addition to its portfolio of high-end laptops, VAIO has unveiled the VAIO Z (2021) in India. It carries a price-tag of Rs. 3.53 lakh.

OnePlus halts Android 12 beta after update bricks 9-series devices

OnePlus has halted the release of the latest Android 12 beta update after the firmware bricked several 9-series devices.

Windies name 18-man provisional squad for three successive T20I campaigns

Cricket West Indies has named an 18-man provisional squad for the side's three back-to-back T20I campaigns against South Africa, Australia and Pakistan.

Mahira Khan takes up ZEE5 project, 'won't allow,' says MNS

Reiterating its stand, Raj Thackeray-led Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) has announced that it will not let Mahira Khan or any other Pakistani artist work in India.

CPL: Darren Sammy steps down as St Lucia Zouks captain

West Indies all-rounder Daren Sammy has stepped down as the captain of Caribbean Premier League franchise St Lucia Zouks.

Toyota files design patent for the AGYA hatchback in India

Japanese automaker Toyota has filed a design patent for the AGYA hatchback in India. The car is developed by Toyota's subsidiary brand, Daihatsu. It is sold in Asian markets like Indonesia, Sri Lanka, and the Philippines.

A quick look at improvements in Android 12 Beta 1

Following Google's typical release schedule for Android, the operating system's latest version is finally available as a public beta. Android 12's public beta was made available for download on day one of Google I/O 2021—the company's conference for developers.

Euro 2020: Decoding world champions France's squad

The French national football team has been announced for the upcoming European Championships in June.

OPPO Reno6 series scheduled to debut on May 27

OPPO is all set to launch its Reno6 series of smartphones on May 27, the company has confirmed via a Weibo post. The line-up is expected to include three models: Reno6, Reno6 Pro, and Reno6 Pro+.

'Kya Kehna!' turns 21: Deftly deals with pre-marital, teenage pregnancy

Kundan Shah's Kya Kehna! came out today 21 years ago, and changed the Hindi cinema landscape for good.

Coronavirus: India reports 4,500 more deaths; deadliest day yet

On Wednesday, India reported over 4,500 more COVID-19 deaths, marking the deadliest day for the country since the pandemic began.

J&J partners with India's Biological E to produce COVID-19 vaccine

American pharmaceutical giant Johnson & Johnson has partnered with the Indian firm Biological E. Limited for the production of its COVID-19 vaccine, a move that could boost the country's overall supplies amid a serious shortage.

Here's every noteworthy announcement from Google I/O 2021

The 2021 instalment of the annual Google I/O conference had the distinction of focusing on software announcements, with hardware launches being conspicuously absent.

HONOR launches its latest MagicBook laptops in the global markets

HONOR has introduced its MagicBook 14 and MagicBook 15 laptops in the global markets. The duo had debuted in China in January.

The founders of Django Digital on what sets them apart

In an age where the digital space is scattered with content, childhood buddies Aashay Shah and Shivang Shah founded Django Digital with the aim of providing brands with clutter-breaking solutions.

Geneva Open 2021: Pablo Andujar upsets top-seed Roger Federer

World number 75 Pablo Andujar upset Roger Federer on the Swiss star's return to ATP tour at the Geneva Open.

Kia EV6's US debut set for next year

Kia EV6, which was globally unveiled in March, will make its way to the US next year.

Happy Birthday Nawazuddin Siddiqui: Winning hearts with his wise words

Few actors have the ability to completely immerse themselves in their roles and keep the audience intrigued by their mere presence.

HONOR Play5, with 66W fast-charging support, goes official

Expanding its portfolio of mid-range smartphones, Chinese tech giant HONOR has announced the Play5 handset in its home country. It starts at CNY 2,099 (roughly Rs. 23,800).

'The Family Man 2' trailer: Ready for Raji, Srikant face-off?

And the wait is over for The Family Man 2 fans!

Kejriwal doesn't speak for India: Government as Singapore slams variant-remark

A tweet from Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal sparked a "strong objection" from the authorities in Singapore and triggered a scathing reaction form India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar.

Premier League, Chelsea 2-1 Leicester City: List of records broken

Chelsea moved to third in the Premier League table after edging past Leicester City in a 2-1 affair at the Stamford Bridge.

Premier League, Fulham hold Manchester United 1-1: Records broken

A spirited Fulham side came back to draw 1-1 against Manchester United at Old Trafford in gameweek 37 of the Premier League 2020-21 season.

NewsBytes Briefing: Germans are making a flying Tesla, and more

What's better than an electric car? An electric aircraft, of course. German aviation start-up Volocopter is about to give a whole new dimension to range anxiety with its electric-powered rotorcraft capable of vertical takeoff and landing.

HONOR 50 could debut the upcoming 6nm Snapdragon 778 chipset

HONOR is likely to launch its 50-series of smartphones in China soon. In the latest development, a report has claimed that the vanilla HONOR 50 will be fueled by the upcoming Qualcomm Snapdragon 778 processor.

#HealthBytes: Few easy stretches to relieve typing-induced wrist pain

Working throughout the day on your computer means that your hands and wrists are in continuous motion.

Voge introduces a new ER10 electric bike in Italy

Expanding its portfolio of electric bikes, Chinese automaker Voge has announced a new model, called the ER10 in the Italian market. The bike costs Є6,590 (roughly Rs. 5.88 lakh).

18 May 2021

COVID-19: 270 doctors died in second wave, shows IMA data

The Indian Medical Association (IMA) on Tuesday said the country has so far lost 270 doctors in the raging second wave of COVID-19, which is wreaking havoc across India.

'Snake Eyes' trailer shows how every warrior has a beginning

Paramount Pictures has finally dropped the first teaser trailer for Snake Eyes.

Samsung showcases foldable concepts, Under Display Camera at Display Week

Samsung was the first to market foldable smartphones when it launched the Galaxy Fold in September 2019. In December last year, the company reaffirmed its commitment to the technology.

Congress-created toolkit calls new COVID-19 variant 'Modi strain,' alleges BJP

Hitting out at the Congress, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday shared what it claimed is a toolkit allegedly created by the opposition party to defame PM Narendra Modi.

England include Bracey and Robinson in 15-man squad versus NZ

England have announced a 15-member squad for the two-Test series against New Zealand, starting June 2 at Lord's.

'Alma Matters' review: Half-hearted approach; IITians can resonate, others won't

Netflix's new docuseries, Alma Matters: Inside the IIT Dream, is about the life inside an Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), or one of the most coveted educational institutes in India.

Ducati India begins delivering the Streetfighter V4 roadster bike

Italian automaker Ducati has commenced the deliveries of its latest naked roadster, the Streetfighter V4 motorcycle in India. To recall, it was launched in the country last week.

Google teases Wear OS update ahead of I/O 2021

Prior to the Google I/O 2021 conference for developers, Google has confirmed an update for its smartwatch operating system.

HIV Vaccine Awareness Day: Movies/documentaries that best dealt with AIDS

Every year, HIV Vaccine Awareness Day (HVAD) is observed on May 18 to recognize the efforts put in by professionals, volunteers, and scientists in finding a vaccine to prevent Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV).

Cyclone Tauktae: Amitabh Bachchan's office 'Janak' flooded; show's set affected

Cyclonic storm Tauktae has wreaked havoc in many states along the Western coast, such as Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa, Karnataka and Kerala.

Lamborghini to launch its first all-electric car by 2030

Italian sports car brand Lamborghini has announced that its first all-electric car will debut by the second half of this decade i.e. between 2025-2030.

Ahead of launch, iQOO Neo5 Vitality Edition listed online

iQOO is gearing up to introduce a new version of its Neo5 model, called the Vitality Edition in China on May 24.

After 'Zeusing,' Russell Crowe to play tech-billionaire in 'Poker Face'

After wrapping up his Thor 4 shooting, Russell Crowe is getting all ready to star in the upcoming movie Poker Face.

'Shrek' turns 20: The first animated film to win Oscar

It has been 20 years since the iconic animated film Shrek first released.

Delhi announces free education for children orphaned by COVID-19

Children who lost their parents to COVID-19 will be given Rs. 2,500 per month until they turn 25 years old and their education will be funded by the Delhi government, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said today.

No work, no income, no PF either, laments Himani Shivpuri

Himani Shivpuri recently shared how actors, "especially the older ones," are facing a real tough time during the pandemic.

Yamaha YZF-R7, with a 689cc engine, goes official

Japanese automaker Yamaha has launched the YZF-R7 sports bike in the US with a price-tag of $8,999 (roughly Rs. 6.57 lakh).

'Sardar Ka Grandson' review: A Neena Gupta-show, plummets in execution

"Home is coming" instead of "homecoming" was the extract of Sardar Ka Grandson's trailer.

2022 Toyota Land Cruiser could debut by May-end

Toyota will reportedly unveil the 2022 Land Cruiser SUV by the end of this month or early June.

China: 355-meter-tall skyscraper in Shenzhen shakes, evacuated

One of China's tallest skyscrapers inexplicably started wobbling this afternoon, spreading panic among people in the city of Shenzhen and triggering evacuations.

World Test Championship final: Williamson excited about playing against India

New Zealand are set to face Team India in the final of the ICC World Test Championship, starting June 18 in Southampton.

Sidharth Shukla to play Saif Ali Khan's son in 'Adipurush'?

Sidharth Shukla is the flavor of the season!

Triumph launches Steve McQueen and Sandstorm edition Scramblers in India

Triumph Motorcycles has launched two limited-edition bikes in India, namely the Scrambler 1200 Steve McQueen and Street Scrambler 900 Sandstorm.

Euro 2020: Decoding Belgium's squad

The Belgium national football team has been announced for the upcoming European Championships in June.

Making constant efforts to increase vaccine supply in India: Modi

As many Indian states face an acute vaccine shortage amid the devastating second COVID-19 wave, PM Narendra Modi on Tuesday assured the Centre is making continuous efforts to increase the vaccine supply in India on a large scale.

German start-up Volocopter unveils eVTOL geared toward city-suburban commute

On May 17, German electric aviation start-up Volocopter unveiled its latest electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft called VoloConnect, primarily targeted at commuting between suburbs and cities.

Discounts up to Rs. 2.50 lakh on BS6 Harley-Davidson bikes

In order to increase sales, American automaker Harley-Davidson is offering attractive discounts on select models in India such as the Low Rider, Low Rider S, Fat Boy 107, and Fat Boy 114.

Meerut twins, 24, die hours apart after battling COVID-19

On May 13, Gregory Raymond Raphael and his wife Soja learned through a phone call that their son Joefred Varghese Gregory had passed away due to the coronavirus.

SS Das appointed India Women batting coach for England tour

Former cricketer Shiv Sunder Das has been appointed the batting coach of the Indian women's cricket team for the tour of England.

Nubia Z30 Pro confirmed to offer 120W fast-charging support

In a couple of days, Nubia will unveil its latest Z30 Pro flagship smartphone in China.

Snap Inc. claims to have achieved carbon neutrality

Snap Inc. on Monday announced a strategy to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions. Addressing the environmental impact of its operations and steps it has taken to address them, the company declared that it has become carbon neutral.

Jacqueline Fernandez making international debut soon, to play a cop

Jacqueline Fernandez is making her international debut soon.

Land Rover's next-generation Evoque, Discovery Sport to use EV-focused platform

British carmaker Jaguar Land Rover is working on transforming its product line-up by introducing two new platforms - EMA (Electrified Modular Architecture) and MLA (Modular Longitudinal Architecture).

Harry Kane tells Tottenham he wants to leave this summer

Tottenham ace Harry Kane has told the club he wants to leave this summer.

Dr. KK Aggarwal, former IMA chief, dies due to COVID-19

Dr. KK Aggarwal, Padma Shri awardee and a former national president of the Indian Medical Association, passed away last night due to the coronavirus.

Microsoft Teams now available for everyone, offers free 24-hour calling

Following in the footsteps of other enterprise-grade video calling solutions that opened their doors to the masses amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Microsoft has launched a version of Teams for personal use today.

Suriya's 'Soorarai Pottru' creates record, is world's third-best rated film

Suriya's Soorarai Pottru has become the third-highest ranked film on the coveted IMDb list (Internet Movie Database).

Realme Narzo 30, with MediaTek Helio G95 processor, goes official

Expanding its portfolio of Narzo 30 series of smartphones, Realme has launched a new Narzo 30 model in Malaysia.

US: Lawmakers introduce resolution to support India's fight against COVID-19

The raging second COVID-19 wave is wreaking havoc in India with lakhs of people getting infected every day consecutively for over a month and thousands losing their battle to the deadly disease.

New-generation Renault Duster likely to debut in India next year

Renault is expected to launch the latest iteration of its Duster SUV in India sometime around next year. In the latest development, the automaker has filed the design patent for the next-generation Duster in the country.

ICMR drops convalescent plasma therapy from COVID-19 treatment guidelines

The use of convalescent plasma therapy has been dropped from the recommended treatment guidelines for COVID-19 in India, as per an advisory from the Union Health Ministry on late Monday.

Ariana Grande marries Dalton Gomez after five months of engagement

American singer Ariana Grande got hitched over the weekend!

Geneva Open: Federer to face Andujar in clay-court comeback

Roger Federer will be marking a return to tennis since March 2021, when he lost in the quarter-finals of the Doha Open.

'Black Widow' teaser: Natasha, Yelena's sisterly relationship is action-packed, thrilling

Attention, Marvel fans! We finally have a new Black Widow teaser showing sisters Natasha Romanoff and Yelena Belova in full action.

Redmi Note 10S goes on first sale today via Amazon

Redmi's recently-launched Note 10S smartphone will go on its first sale in India today i.e. May 18 at 12pm. It carries a starting price-tag of Rs. 14,999 and will be up for grabs via Amazon, Mi.com, and Mi Home stores.

Cyclone Tauktae crosses the Gujarat coast, weakens

Cyclone Tauktae - the monstrous cyclonic storm that hit India over the past few days - made landfall in Gujarat around 8:30 pm on Monday, bringing winds with speed up to 165 kilometer per hour and gusts up to 190 kilometer per hour.

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NewsBytes Briefing: Twitterati feels the subscription blues, and more

Apple has been going after its Big Tech rivals by hurting their ad revenue models, but Twitter is making sure it can weather Apple's impending "adpocalypse".

Salman's last five films' IMDb ratings didn't even cross 5

Salman Khan is one of the biggest Bollywood stars, who by self-admittance, resides in people's hearts.

Microsoft probed Bill Gates's affair with employee in 2019

Two weeks after Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates and his wife Melinda French Gates announced their split, aWall Street Journal report has revealed a 2019 investigation into a female engineer's allegations that her billionaire boss had an affair with her over the years.

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New Twitter Blue subscription could cost $2.99 per month

In March, we reported that microblogging giant Twitter could give users an undo tweet feature to reconsider tweets before posting. The platform was also mulling ways to monetize the service with premium features.

Sony Xperia Ace 2's case renders and specifications leaked

Sony seems to be working on a new Xperia Ace 2 model. The handset has been spotted on the Google Play Console, revealing its key specifications and design.