22 Jul 2021

2nd T20I, SA beat Ireland to win series: Records broken

South Africa beat Ireland in the second T20I to seal the ongoing three-match series with one game to spare.

Ex-Mumbai Police Commissioner Param Bir Singh booked for extortion

The Mumbai Police on Thursday booked former city Police Commissioner Param Bir Singh and seven others for extortion and cheating following a builder's complaint.

Karnataka CM to quit next week? Here's what he said

Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yediyurappa has finally hinted at the possibility of stepping down soon after his government completes two years in office on July 26.

Tokyo 2020 Olympics: A look at India's medal hopefuls

The rescheduled Tokyo 2020 Olympics will be underway on Friday.

Charting Akshay Kumar's journey from Rs. 5K to Rs. 135cr

Akshay Kumar is every filmmaker's dream. And why not?

OnePlus Nord 2 5G launched in India at Rs. 28,000

OnePlus has launched its latest mid-range smartphone, the Nord 2 5G, in India alongside the OnePlus Buds Pro TWS earphones.

Lava Z2s, with a 5,000mAh battery, launched at Rs. 7,100

Lava has launched its latest Z-series smartphone, the Z2s, in India. The handset carries a price-tag of Rs. 7,099 and is available for orders via Amazon.

Bangladesh thrash Zimbabwe in first T20I: Records broken

The Bangladesh cricket team overcame Zimbabwe in the first T20I to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.

56 Air India staffers, including 5 pilots, died of COVID-19

A total of 56 staff members of the national carrier, Air India, including five pilots, died due to the coronavirus until July 14, the central government told the Parliament today.

2021 Hero Maestro Edge 125 debuts at Rs. 72,250

Hero MotoCorp has launched the 2021 iteration of its Maestro Edge 125 scooter in India. It starts at Rs. 72,250 and is available in Drum, Disc, and Connected variants.

Bose's next-generation Sleepbuds will help you sleep faster

Bose has launched its latest bedtime wearable, the Sleepbuds II, in India. It comes with a 'clinically proven' technology that can make people fall asleep faster.

Statistical analysis of Chelsea versus Liverpool rivalry

England's top-flight clubs Chelsea and Liverpool have a crunch rivalry in place.

HBO drops three-part 'Obama' documentary trailer, reveals its release date

HBO has recently dropped the trailer of a documentary, Obama: In Pursuit of a More Perfect Union.

Coronavirus: India refutes reports of 'vastly undercounted' deaths

The central government on Thursday refuted reports that India's COVID-19 death toll was "vastly undercounted."

'Pehli Baar' song is better than previous 'Hungama 2' tracks

Makers of Hungama 2 have dropped a new song Pehli Baar today.

2nd ODI: Sri Lanka fined for slow over-rate against India

The Sri Lanka cricket team has been fined 20 percent of match fees for maintaining a slow over-rate against India in the second ODI in Colombo on Tuesday.

Natural ways to keep spiders out of your homes

Spiders are not just unhygienic to have around, but they also spread diseases and are often times poisonous.

Netflix's 'The Chair': How Sandra Oh retains position amid scandal

Netflix has dropped a full-blown trailer of Sandra Oh-led The Chair.

Records which Novak Djokovic can break in 2021

Serbian ace Novak Djokovic is all set to compete in the upcoming Tokyo 2020 Olympics.

Some tips to help you stay sane during trying times

A year-and-a-half into the pandemic and the gravity of all that's going on has become even graver.

Swollen feet during pregnancy: Effective remedies to relieve the condition

Pregnancy is a magical journey filled with joy and anticipation for the parents-to-be.

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Centre slams Twitter in Parliament over non-compliance of IT rules

The Indian government said that Twitter's earlier statement expressing concerns over freedom of expression in India was a tactic to divert attention from its non-compliance with the country's laws at that time.

What all we know about Shah Rukh Khan-Atlee's next?

After Yash Raj Films' project Pathan, Shah Rukh Khan's next is an action drama.

Yamaha Fascino 125 Fi Hybrid scooter launched at Rs. 70,000

Yamaha has launched the new Fascino 125 Fi Hybrid scooter in India. It carries a starting price-tag of Rs. 70,000 and is available in drum as well as disc brake variants.

Infinix 40X1 Android TV to be launched on July 30

Infinix is all set to launch its latest Android TV, the 40X1, in India on July 30, a Flipkart listing has confirmed.

Shashi Tharoor rules out JPC probe on Pegasus scandal

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has ruled out the possibility of a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) probe into the alleged Pegasus scandal.

James Wan returns with 'Malignant,' to bring 'the devil closer'

James Wan is back with another terrifying creation, Malignant.

Babymoon: What is it and how to plan one?

A babymoon is described as a quality time-off with your partner, when you are expecting.

Here are the interesting facts about US Open

World number one Novak Djokovic, Swiss maestro Roger Federer, and 23-time Grand Slam champion Serena Williams are among the players in the singles fields for the 2021 US Open.

Pegasus: Amnesty says never claimed leaked numbers were actually hacked

Human rights group Amnesty International said in a fresh statement that it never claimed the controversial list of phone numbers leaked over the weekend were actually spied on using the Pegasus spyware.

iQOO 8 tipped to offer 160W fast-charging support

Chinese tech giant iQOO is expected to launch the iQOO 8 smartphone on August 4.

Australia to play five T20Is against Bangladesh: Details here

Cricket Australia has confirmed that the men's team will be playing five T20I matches against Bangladesh next month.

Ford introduces Figo (automatic) in India at Rs. 7.75 lakh

Ford has launched the automatic variant of its Figo hatchback in India with a starting price-tag of Rs. 7.75 lakh.

'Behind The Attraction' review: One-day ticket to the Disneyland world

Dwayne Johnson, Dany Garcia, and Brian Volk-Weiss produced Disney+'s Behind The Attraction is a 10-episode-long TV show.

I-T raids on Dainik Bhaskar group; 'attempt to stifle democracy'

The Income Tax (I-T) department is conducting raids at the offices of one of India's largest media houses, Dainik Bhaskar, along with Uttar Pradesh-based news channel Bharat Samachar.

Ducati Multistrada V4 debuts in India at Rs. 19 lakh

Italian automaker Ducati has introduced the Multistrada V4 adventure touring bike in the Indian market. It is priced starting at Rs. 18.99 lakh and comes in standard V4 and V4 S variants.

Rishabh Pant returns to Team India camp post COVID-19 recovery

Indian cricket team wicket-keeper batter Rishabh Pant has recovered from the novel coronavirus and has joined the bio-bubble ahead of the five-match Test series against England.

Did Raj Kundra bribe Crime Branch officers to evade arrest?

Raj Kundra was arrested on Monday by Mumbai Police for being a "key conspirator" in a pornography racket that spanned across borders.

Coronavirus: China rejects WHO proposal to probe lab leak theory

In its strongest pushback against the "lab leak" theory concerning coronavirus' origins, China has rejected a proposal by the World Health Organization (WHO) to investigate the matter.

Rahul Gandhi, other MPs protest at Parliament against farm laws

Former Congress President Rahul Gandhi and other Members of Parliament from the party today protested against the new agricultural laws at the Parliament House.

Audi e-tron, Sportback launched in India at Rs. 1 crore

Audi has launched its first-ever electric SUVs, the e-tron and e-tron Sportback, in India. The line-up starts at Rs. 99.99 lakh.

Decoding the evolution of different formats of cricket

England's brand-new competition, The Women's Hundred, kicked off on Wednesday as Oval Invincibles Women beat Manchester Originals Women in the opening encounter.

Ahead of launch, OnePlus Nord 2's prices and colors leaked

OnePlus will be launching the Nord 2 smartphone in India today i.e. July 22 at 7:30pm.

Mi CC11 spotted on TENAA certification site; launch imminent

As the latest addition to the Mi CC-series smartphones, Xiaomi is working on two new models, called the Mi CC11 and CC11 Pro.

Kerala boy makes typographic portrait of Mammootty using 407 movie-names!

It's no news that Malayalam superstar Mammootty is hugely popular and to show their fandom, many have sketched him or made artworks.

Hyundai CRETA emerges as bestselling SUV in India in June

Hyundai has sold 9,941 units of the CRETA SUV in the month of June this year, making it the bestselling compact SUV in India.

Samsung's cheapest 5G phone arriving in India on July 23

Samsung is all set to launch the Galaxy A22 5G model in India on July 23, the company has confirmed. It is expected to arrive as Samsung's cheapest 5G smartphone in India yet.

'Bigg Boss 15': Complete round up of Salman Khan-hosted show

Voot recently dropped a promo of the reality show, Bigg Boss 15.

Farmers set to protest at Jantar Mantar today, security upped

Hundreds of Farmers will protest at Delhi's iconic Jantar Mantar today against the central government's three new agricultural laws.

SpaceX tests Super Heavy Booster in hold-down test in Texas

While Richard Branson's Virgin Galactic and Jeff Bezos's Blue Origin continue to fuss over the Kármán line, Elon Musk's SpaceX ignited all the engines on its Super Heavy booster that could fly tourists to Mars one day.

Nokia G50 5G to cost around £210 in the UK

As the first 5G smartphone in the Nokia G-series, HMD Global is working to introduce the G50 5G handset soon.

Indian Army on alert as China enhances activity along LAC

Indo-China border tensions refuse to be resolved, as around 40 soldiers of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) were seen patrolling the area along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) near Barahoti area in Uttarakhand, reports said on Wednesday.

Micromax IN 2B may debut in India on July 30

Micromax has started teasing a new IN-series smartphone on the social media and the launch event for the unannounced handset has been scheduled for July 30.

Samsung releases Android 11 update for Galaxy M01s in India

Samsung has started rolling out the Android 11-based One UI Core 3.1 update for its Galaxy M01s smartphone in India.

21 Jul 2021

Pegasus row: Shiv Sena demands Parliamentary probe; blames Centre

The Shiv Sena on Wednesday slammed the central government over the Pegasus scandal, saying that such an attack couldn't have happened without the Centre's approval.

'Rihaayi De' review: AR Rahman's voice will make you feel Mimi's pain

Makers of Mimi recently dropped a song, Rihaayi De.

Former UP CM Kalyan Singh's health condition critical, says hospital

Kalyan Singh, 89, the former Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, is in a critical condition and has been put on life support system.

'Hungama Ho Gaya' review: Shilpa Shetty-led song is an abomination

Earlier, Ratan Jain, the producer of Shilpa Shetty-starrer Hungama 2 had confirmed that her husband Raj Kundra's recent arrest won't affect the film and its promotions in any way.

#HealthBytes: How to benefit from a standing desk

Standing desks are becoming highly popular and improve your health as well as productivity.

Ola to offer home delivery for its electric scooter

Ola Electric will offer door-step deliveries for its upcoming scooter in India, thus eliminating the requirement of setting up a dealership network, as per Tech2.

Pegasus row: Parliamentary panel to question Centre on July 28

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor-led Parliamentary Committee on Information and Technology (IT) will take up the Pegasus scandal for inquiry on July 28.

ICC T20I Rankings: Pakistan's Mohammad Rizwan enters the top 10

The latest ICC T20I Rankings see Pakistan cricket team batter Mohammad Rizwan break into the top 10.

'Turner & Hooch' episode-1: Tom Hanks's character plays major role

Streamer Disney+ dropped the first episode of Turner & Hooch today.

England vs India: Hosts announce squad for first two Tests

England have announced a 17-member squad for the first two Tests against India.

iPad mini 6 to feature A15 processor, magnetic Smart Connector

Apple is working to launch the new-generation iPad mini later this year. In the latest development, 9to5Mac has shared the key specifications of the tablet.

Ferrari SF90 Stradale sets new lap record at Indianapolis

Ferrari's SF90 Stradale Assetto Fiorano, driven by Francesco Arati, has set a new lap record for a production vehicle at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in the US.

Hair oiling: Benefits, how to oil and choosing right oils

Oiling the hair, in essence, means massaging the scalp and lengths of the hair with oil.

Audi R8 LMS GT3 evo II, with 585hp engine, unveiled

Audi's motorsport division has unveiled its R8 LMS GT3 evo II mid-engined supercar. It is positioned between the GT2 and GT4 in the brand's track-only R8 line-up.

'Pinch-2' episode one review: Salman Khan's controversies remain untouched, again

Arbaaz Khan returned with the second season of his talk show Pinch on Wednesday with elder brother Salman Khan as the guest for the opener.

Decoding the records Cristiano Ronaldo can script in 2021-22 season

Cristiano Ronaldo will be aiming to win more trophies at Juventus after the return of Massimiliano Allegri as the club's manager.

Professor jailed for derogatory comments against Smriti Irani on Facebook

A professor from Uttar Pradesh has been jailed for allegedly making derogatory remarks against Union Minister Smriti Irani on social media earlier this year.

'The Last Duel' trailer shows 14th century's 'Me Too' story

Trailer of director Ridley Scott's The Last Duel has been released and it stars Adam Driver, Jodie Comer, Ben Affleck and Matt Damon in lead roles.

How Ajay Lakhotia's gamified stock trading app helps potential investors

Armed with years of experience garnered at reputed venture capital (VC) firms, Ajay Lakhotia observed that commoners and even those who've studied finance are baffled by jargon traders use. Plus, they are afraid to lose money trading stocks.

Decoding Chelsea's summer transfer window plans

A revitalized Chelsea had a stunning 2020-21 campaign since Thomas Tuchel replaced Frank Lampard in January 2021.

Opposition fires back at Centre over 'no oxygen death' comment

The central government is drawing fire from the Opposition for its controversial statement in the Parliament's Rajya Sabha on Tuesday.

Half of Australians under lockdown again as COVID-19 cases surge

Until recently, Australia had been praised for its strict lockdowns, lengthy border closures, and quarantine norms over COVID-19.

This bespoke Pininfarina Battista is inspired by New York City

Italian automaker Pininfarina has revealed a bespoke commission of its Battista hypercar, inspired by the New York City.

Realme GT Master Edition series, with suitcase-inspired design, launched

As an addition to its GT series, Realme has launched the GT Master Edition and GT Explorer Master Edition smartphones in China.

Interesting facts about Olympics you didn't know

The rescheduled Tokyo 2020 Olympics will be underway on July 23.

OnePlus confirms 65W fast-charging support for Nord 2

OnePlus is all set to introduce its latest mid-range smartphone, the Nord 2, in India tomorrow i.e. July 22.

Raj Kundra listed 'director' in nine companies: Check details here

New pieces of information about businessman Raj Kundra are emerging ever since he was arrested by the Mumbai Police late on Monday in relation to a pornographic content creation and publication racket.

Centre seeks extension for ex-gratia compensation to COVID-19 victims' kin

The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has sought an extension of four more weeks to frame guidelines for financial compensation to the kin of those who died of COVID-19.

Netflix's 'Clickbait' teaser trailer displays uncontrolled impulse of social media

Get ready to obsess over Netflix's dark, new limited series, Clickbait!

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Limited-run KTM RC 8C track-only motorbike breaks cover

Austrian automaker KTM has unveiled the RC 8C track-only motorbike. Its production is limited to just 100 units worldwide.

Nothing ear (1) to offer 36 hours of battery life

Nothing will launch its first TWS earphones, dubbed as the Nothing ear (1), in India on July 27.

Australia beat West Indies in first ODI: Records broken

Australia overcame West Indies in the first ODI to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.

Mercedes-Benz EQG electric SUV to be unveiled in September

Mercedes-Benz has announced that it will showcase the electric version of its G-Class SUV, called the EQG, at the IAA Mobility in Munich this September.

'Gadar 2': Sunny Deol back to Pakistan for his son?

Remember Tara Singh from Gadar? His true love for his wife Sakeena took him to Pakistan.

'Kisan Parliament': Farmers to protest at Jantar Mantar from tomorrow

Farmer unions have said their representatives will go to the Jantar Mantar in Delhi daily to protest against the new farm laws, starting tomorrow, July 22.

Raj Kundra arrest aftermath: Shilpa skips shoot, Kangana attacks 'Bullywood'

The arrest of Shilpa Shetty's husband, Raj Kundra, in connection with a pornography case has left the film fraternity shocked, with everyone sharing their opinions about it.

Samsung Galaxy M21 2021 Edition goes official at Rs. 12,500

Samsung has introduced the Galaxy M21 2021 Edition smartphone in India with a price-tag of Rs. 12,499. It will be available via Amazon.

Salman Khan officially mentions 'Tiger 3' in his workout video

Salman Khan has finally mentioned his highly anticipated film, Tiger 3, on social media.

The Urus SUV becomes Lamborghini's highest produced model

Lamborghini has announced that more than 15,000 units of its Urus SUV have been manufactured so far, making it the highest produced car in the company's history.

Coronavirus: India adds 4,000 more deaths as Maharashtra clears backlog

India on Wednesday reported nearly 4,000 more fatalities as Maharashtra reconciled its official tally. The state added 3,656 more deaths, including 147 deaths on Tuesday and 3,509 backlog deaths that had gone unreported.

Infinix HOT 10 PLAY gets a 3GB/32GB model in India

Infinix Mobile has introduced a new variant for its HOT 10 PLAY smartphone, which was launched in India in April.

England beat Pakistan in third T20I, seal series: Records broken

The England cricket team beat Pakistan by three wickets to win the T20I series 2-1.

Samsung's latest foldable smartphones to debut on August 11

Samsung will host its next Galaxy Unpacked launch event on August 11.

'Barsaat Ki Dhun' review: Generic music paired with silly video

Jubin Nautiyal and Gurmeet Choudhary are back together, again, under the banner T-Series for a romantic track Barsaat Ki Dhun after Bedardi Se Pyaar Ka that was released last month.

Renault planning to discontinue Duster SUV due to dwindling sales

Renault is planning to discontinue its Duster SUV in India in a bid to reduce costs and increase profitability, as per an Economic Times report. The final batch of the car will be manufactured in October.

'No room for complacency': Centre issues 7-point advisory after serosurvey

The Union Health Ministry has issued an advisory on coronavirus protocols and traveling in view of the fourth national serological survey.

'Jungle Cruise': Complete round-up of the Dwayne Johnson, Emily Blunt-starrer

We all have heard edge of the seat stories of Jungle Cruise at Disneyland resort. But, ever witnessed it?

Akshay Kumar to wrap up 'OMG! 2' in 15 days

The sequel to the hit 2012 social comedy OMG: Oh My God! is happening and Akshay Kumar is apparently reprising his role as God in the movie.

Congress government in Karnataka fell due to Pegasus, says party

The phone numbers of those linked to the former Janata Dal (Secular)-Congress government in Karnataka were reportedly surveilled at the time when the coalition government crumbled in 2019.

Turmeric tea: Try this potion for knocking off extra kilos

Turmeric is not just a popular culinary spice but is also an age-old ingredient in medicinal preparations.

iQOO 8's specifications leaked; tipped to debut on August 4

iQOO is likely to launch a new flagship iQOO 8 smartphone in China on August 4. It is said to be the first handset to feature the all-new Snapdragon 888+ 5G processor.

2022 BMW F 750 GS and 850 GS break cover

BMW Motorrad has unveiled the 2022 iterations of its F 750 GS and F 850 GS motorbikes. They should arrive in India by the end of this year.

iQOO 7 will get a new 'Monster Orange' color variant

In April, iQOO India had launched the iQOO 7 smartphone in two color options, namely, Solid Ice Blue and Storm Black.

OnePlus 9 and 9 Pro receive Bitmoji AOD via update

OnePlus has started releasing a new OxygenOS 11.2.8.8 software update for the 9 and 9 Pro smartphones in India.