30 Jul 2021

ISS veers off course due to Russian module's misfiring thrusters

The International Space Station (ISS) is a space laboratory that's approximately as large as a football field. However, the uncontrolled firing of thrusters on the newly-docked Russian Nauka module caused the ISS to briefly shift out of orbit on Thursday.

Ben Stokes to take indefinite break from cricket

England all-rounder Ben Stokes has withdrawn from the Test squad ahead of his nation's five-match series against India, starting August 4.

27 new COVID-19 cases at Olympics; Japan extends restrictions

As Japan is witnessing a surge in COVID-19 cases, the Olympic Games host has extended the state of emergency in Tokyo and its surrounding areas.

Did you know these interesting facts about badminton

Developed in the mid-19th century in the United Kingdom (UK), badminton is still one of the oldest sports.

Pratyusha Banerjee's parents facing dire financial crunch fighting for justice

Balika Vadhu-actress Pratyusha Banerjee, who passed away in 2016, has left a void in her parents' life.

2020 Tokyo Olympics, Day 7: Complete report

India had a positive Day 7 at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics on Friday.

Vivo X70 Pro range tipped to cost around Rs. 50,000

Vivo is expected to launch its flagship X70 series of smartphones in India in September, according to 91mobiles. The line-up will include the X70, X70 Pro, and X70 Pro+ models.

'Bell Bottom': Akshay Kumar announces theatrical release on August 19

Makers of Bell Bottom have changed the release date, again!

Renault KIGER's waiting period extends up to 16 weeks

Renault KIGER has been a significant part of the automaker's sales in India every month. As a result of the high demand, the waiting period of the SUV has stretched up to 16 weeks for select variants.

What are the upcoming projects of 'Bridgerton' star Rege-Jean Page?

Rege-Jean Page is probably best known for his role as Simon Basset in Bridgerton, for which he received an Outstanding Actor in Drama Series NAACP Image Award.

Punjab Congress worker leaves behind note for Sidhu before suicide

A deceased Congress worker in Punjab has left behind a voice note demanding justice from newly-appointed state Congress chief Navjot Singh Sidhu.

Hero MotoCorp teases new Glamour 125 bike with Bluetooth connectivity

Hero MotoCorp is working on an updated Glamour 125 motorbike for the Indian market. The company has been releasing teasers for the vehicle, offering us a glimpse into its highlights.

Decoding the career stats of German star Alexander Zverev

Germany's Alexander Zverev, on Friday, trounced world number one Novak Djokovic to reach the final of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

Here's why Scarlett Johansson is suing Disney over 'Black Widow'

Scarlett Johansson has slapped a case against Disney.

South Africa to tour Sri Lanka in September: Details here

The South Africa cricket team will be touring Sri Lanka for a limited-overs series in September.

Have a white tongue? Know its causes, remedies and prevention

White tongue refers to the white spots or coating on the surface or the back part of your tongue.

Infinix 40X1 Android TV launched in India at Rs. 20,000

As the latest addition to its X1 series of Android TVs, Infinix has launched a new 40-inch model in India. It joins the existing 32-inch and 43-inch variants.

Step-by-step guide on how to get rid of bed bugs

Bed bugs are tiny creatures that are quite stubborn to get rid of.

'Raataan Lambiyan' review: Sidharth, Kiara Advani's chemistry is 'pure love'

Producer Karan Johar has dropped the first song, titled Raataan Lambiyan, from his upcoming movie, Shershaah.

SC to hear plea seeking probe into Pegasus next week

The Supreme Court on Friday agreed to hear the petition filed by journalists N Ram and Sashi Kumar seeking a probe into the Pegasus snooping scandal.

RedmiBook 15 laptop to debut in India under Rs. 50,000

Xiaomi's sub-brand Redmi is all set to launch the RedmiBook 15 as its first laptop in India on August 3.

Celebrate Makar Sankranti 2022 with Prabhas, Mahesh Babu, Pawan Kalyan's movies

Next year's Makar Sankranti (or Sankranthi in South) will see a literal Clash of the Titans, as several high-budget Telugu films will release that day.

Simple ways to cut your own hair like a pro

The lockdown has forced most of us to grow out our hair to unreasonable lengths. But, managing them is no easy task.

You can lighten discolored skin around nails. Here's how

Troubled with discolored skin around your nail cuticles?

2020 Tokyo Olympics: Alexander Zverev stuns Novak Djokovic

Germany's Alexander Zverev stunned world number one Novak Djokovic in the men's singles semi-final clash at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics on Friday.

BMW

BMW launches R 18 B, R 18 Transcontinental cruiser motorbikes

BMW has expanded its R 18 line-up by announcing the R 18 B and R 18 Transcontinental cruiser bikes.

Decoding Thomas Tuchel's managerial records

Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel joined the Premier League club in January 2021 and since then has gone on to stamp his authority.

Google kicking out 'sugar daddy' dating apps from Play Store

Google has recently changed its Play policies including refinements and some aspects of advertising IDs. The policy update also brought an updated inappropriate content policy into force. It bans "compensated sexual relationships" or sugar daddy dating apps.

CBSE Class XII result declared; 70K students score over 95%

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on Friday declared the results for the Class XII board examinations.

Tokyo Olympics: Presenting the journey of boxer Lovlina Borgohain

Boxer Lovlina Borgohain has assured India of a second medal in the ongoing Tokyo 2020 Olympics.

Assam issues advisory against traveling to Mizoram citing safety threat

Issuing a first-of-its-kind travel advisory, the Assam government has asked the people of the state not to travel to the neighboring state, Mizoram, saying there is a "threat to personal safety."

Micromax IN 2b launched in India at Rs. 8,000

Micromax has launched its latest IN-series budget-range smartphone, the IN 2b, in India.

Motorola Edge 20 series, with a 108MP rear camera, launched

Lenovo-owned Motorola has launched its latest Edge 20 series of smartphones. The line-up, which includes the Edge 20 Lite, Edge 20, and Edge 20 Pro models, starts at €350 (roughly Rs. 31,000).

'House of Gucci' trailer: Betrayal, family, sex, and a murder

Director Ridley Scott is here to win hearts again with his most-anticipated movie, House of Gucci.

Coronavirus: India reports 44K+ new cases, over 550 more dead

India on Friday reported over 44,000 new COVID-19 cases, a marginal increase compared to the day before.

'See' S02: Jason Momoa, Dave Bautista ready for epic duel

Apple TV+ has released a new trailer of See season two.

Sri Lanka vs India: Chahal, Gowtham test COVID-19 positive

In a major development, Indian leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal and all-rounder K Gowtham have tested positive for COVID-19.

England pacer James Anderson turns 39: Decoding his achievements

Veteran England fast bowler James Anderson turned 39 on Friday.

IPL: Mumbai Indians appoint Vinay Kumar as talent scout

Former Indian fast bowler Vinay Kumar has been named the talent scout of Mumbai Indians.

Kartik Aaryan's next is 'Freddy,' and then 'Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo' remake

After Aditya Roy Kapur, it's now Kartik Aaryan's turn to be seen in a Hindi remake.

Huawei launches its camera-centric P50 and P50 Pro flagship smartphones

Huawei has launched its all-new P50 and P50 Pro smartphones in China. The line-up carries a starting price-tag of CNY 4,488 (around Rs. 51,600).

Government expert panel recommends conducting trials on mixing Covishield, COVAXIN

The Subject Expert Committee (SEC) on COVID-19 of the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) has given its go-ahead for conducting clinical trials involving the mixing and matching of Covishield and COVAXIN vaccine doses.

OPPO Reno6 5G now available for purchase in India

OPPO Reno6 5G, which went official earlier this month, has now gone on sale in India. To recall, it was launched alongside the Reno6 Pro 5G smartphone, which is already up for purchase.

China sees new COVID-19 outbreaks as Delta variant takes hold

The Delta variant of SARS-CoV-2, which was first detected in India, is now posing a challenge to China's efforts to contain local COVID-19 outbreaks.

Leher, IIM Bangalore's SIGMA club collaborate for product management competition

We are at a watershed moment in the social media industry where audio-based real-time interaction platforms have caught on and are witnessing a boom.

Volkswagen Taigo crossover is a rebadged version of Nivus

German automaker Volkswagen has revealed its Taigo crossover for the European markets. It is a rebadged version of the Nivus that is available in Brazil and will be manufactured in Spain.

Mi MIX 4 spotted on TENAA; variants revealed

Xiaomi is working to launch the Mi MIX 4 smartphone in August this year. In the latest development, it has been spotted on the TENAA certification site, revealing its variant details.

OnePlus 9R's update brings Bitmoji Always-On display support

OnePlus has started rolling out a new OxygenOS 11.2.4.4 update for the 9R model.

Bajaj Pulsar 250F's design revealed in spy shots

Bajaj Auto is expected to launch its Pulsar 250F semi-faired motorcycle in India around September.

29 Jul 2021

Sri Lanka beat India in third T20I, win series

Sri Lanka beat a depleted Indian cricket team to win the third T20I and seal the three-match series by a 2-1 margin.

Eriksen will return to Inter for tests after cardiac arrest

Danish mid-fielder Christian Eriksen will return to Inter Milan next week for tests to see if he can continue his playing career with the club.

Delhi seeks reversal of Rakesh Asthana's appointment as police commissioner

The Delhi Assembly on Thursday passed a resolution demanding the reversal of Rakesh Asthana's appointment as Delhi Police Commissioner.

2020 Tokyo Olympics, Day 6: Complete report

The Indians were off to a terrific start on Day 6 of the ongoing 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

#DealOfTheDay: Discounts worth Rs. 10,000 on Mi 11X Pro 5G

If you are planning to buy a latest flagship smartphone at an affordable price, then this might be a great deal for you.

Notable records held by Indian players in badminton

Indian badminton player PV Sindhu is set to square off with Akane Yamaguchi in women's singles quarter-final at the Tokyo Olympics.

Bang & Olufsen launches its first ANC-enabled TWS earphones

Danish consumer electronics brand Bang & Olufsen has launched its latest TWS earphones, the Beoplay EQ. It arrives as the company's first earbuds featuring Active Noise Cancellation (ANC).

Infinix SMART 5A will debut in India on August 2

Infinix is all set to launch a new budget-range smartphone, the SMART 5A, in India on August 2, a Flipkart microsite has confirmed.

Bangladesh vs Australia, T20Is: Records that can be scripted

Bangladesh and Australia are set to battle it out in a five-match T20I series, starting August 3.

Goa

Opposition slams Goa CM for remark blaming minor rape victims

The Opposition on Thursday slammed Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant for his remarks on the gang-rape of two minor girls on a beach.

From now on, Instagram's Reels can be one minute long

So far, Instagram only allowed users of its TikTok rival called Reels to make short videos that were half a minute long. The platform now announced that the maximum duration for Reels has been extended to a full minute (60 seconds).

Fifth-generation Honda City sedan gets 'Ok Google' voice command facility

Honda has introduced the updated version of its Honda Connect in India with the addition of Honda Action on Google.

Ducati Multistrada V4 arrives at dealerships; deliveries underway

Ducati had launched its Multistrada V4 motorbike in India last week. Now, the vehicle has started arriving at dealerships and deliveries have also begun.

Will Smith-David Leitch park 'Fast & Loose' in Netflix's garage

Streaming giant Netflix has acquired the rights of Fast & Loose, marking another big win for the company in a highly competitive market.

Decoding the unbreakable records in women's tennis

Over the last few years, several female tennis players have scaled new heights.

OPPO Reno6 Pro+ gets a Detective Conan Limited Edition variant

OPPO has launched a new Detective Conan Limited Edition variant for its Reno6 Pro+ in China, alongside Detective Conan-themed OPPO Band, Watch 2, Enco Free2 TWS earbuds, and a power bank.

'Bhai Bhai' review: Sanjay Dutt's expression is the winner

T-Series has dropped a groovy number, Bhai Bhai, from the upcoming war film, Bhuj: The Pride of India.

Motorola Edge 20 series appears in leaked renders

Motorola is all prepared to introduce the Edge 20 line-up of smartphones in China on August 5. The series will likely include the vanilla Edge 20, 20 Lite, 20 Pro, and 20 Fusion models.

Porsche honors driver Pedro Rodriguez with one-off 911 Turbo S

Porsche Mexico and Latin America have created a one-off 911 Turbo S model that pays tribute to legendary Mexican racer, Pedro Rodriguez.

'Better Call Saul' star Bob Odenkirk 'stable,' asks for privacy

Bob Odenkirk is thankfully in "stable condition," and undergoing treatment, said his personal representative.

27% OBC reservation, 10% EWS in medical courses: Modi

The central government on Thursday approved fresh reservations for Other Backward Classes (OBCs) and Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) under the All India Quota (AIQ) scheme for medical and dental courses.

Google removes Pixel 4a 5G, Pixel 5 from official store

While Google is preparing to launch its Pixel 6 series of smartphones in October this year, the company has now delisted the Pixel 4a 5G and Pixel 5 handsets from the official Google Fi store.

2020 Tokyo Olympics: Djokovic beats Nishikori, reaches semis

World number one Novak Djokovic tamed Japan's Kei Nishikori in the men's singles quarter-finals at the Tokyo Olympics on Thursday.

Choosing outdoor furniture? These tips can help with your decision

Patios, decks and balconies are a natural extension of our living spaces and the ideal furniture there should be inviting and comfortable for the entire family.

Jharkhand judge's hit-and-run 'accident' reaches SC as CCTV suggests murder

After CCTV footage indicated foul play in the "accident" that claimed the life of Judge Uttam Anand in Jharkhand, a lawyer on Thursday took up the incident before Supreme Court demanding a Central Bureau of Investigation probe.

Looking for ways to improve running speed? Try these tips

A person's average running speed depends on a number of factors including age, fitness and genetics.

Essentials for creating the perfect study from home space

With schooling from home becoming a part of the new normal, just like office space for us, it is also necessary to set up a dedicated study space for the kids.

Too much hair loss? Here's how curry leaves can help

Did you know that the humble curry leaves that most of us leave behind on our plates are excellent for our hair?

Statistical analysis of Jurgen Klopp's stint at Liverpool

Since joining Premier League club Liverpool from Borussia Dortmund in 2015, Jurgen Klopp has managed the Reds with precision and quality.

'Shang-Chi' trailer: How he wants a normal life, but fails

Marvel Studios recently released a new full-length teaser of Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.

Ulefone's latest rugged smartphone packs a massive 13,200mAh battery

Chinese smartphone maker Ulefone has launched its latest rugged smartphone, the Power Armor 13.

Colors options of MG ONE SUV revealed ahead of unveiling

Prior to its global debut on July 30, MG Motor has revealed the color options of its ONE SUV in teaser images. It will be available in two shades: Bubble Orange and Wilderness Green.

'2 Phone' review: Video stays with you, song doesn't

Aly Goni and Jasmin Bhasin, who were the participants of Bigg Boss 14, have released their third music video together, titled 2 Phone.

Realme Flash smartphone to debut on August 3

Realme is all set to launch its Flash smartphone on August 3, the company has confirmed. It will be the first Android handset to feature magnetic wireless charging technology.

Kerala imposes complete weekend lockdown following spike in COVID-19 cases

As Kerala continues to witness a spike in COVID-19 cases, CM Pinarayi Vijayan-led government has decided to enforce a complete weekend lockdown in the state on July 31 and August 1 to curb the virus spread.

iQOO 8 will feature a 120Hz LTPO AMOLED display

iQOO is all set to launch its flagship 8 model in China on August 2.

Universal Pictures grabs 'Exorcist' trilogy by shelling out $400 million

Universal Pictures and Peacock have acquired the rights to the new trilogy of 1973 horror masterpiece, Exorcist.

Unbreakable records held by Manchester United

Manchester United will be aiming to challenge for the Premier League title in the upcoming 2021-22 season after finishing a distant second last campaign.

Mercedes-Benz S 680 Guard 4MATIC armored luxury sedan breaks cover

German automaker Mercedes-Benz has unveiled its S 680 Guard 4MATIC armored luxury sedan. It takes 51 days to create one unit.

Coronavirus: India reports 43K+ cases; Kerala orders weekend lockdown

India on Thursday reported over 43,000 new COVID-19 cases, out of which, over 50% were concentrated in Kerala.

ICC World Test Championship final smashes viewership records

The ICC WTC final between India and New Zealand in Southampton was the most watched across all series that were part of the inaugural championship cycle.

Benelli 502C bike launched in India at Rs. 5 lakh

Italian automaker Benelli has launched its 502C motorbike in India. To recall, it was unveiled earlier this month.

Alphabet Inc. beats all-time record with $61.9 billion revenue

Google's parent company Alphabet Inc. has logged $61.9 billion in revenue and $27.26 in earnings per share during the second quarter ending June 30, 2021.

'The Empire': Complete round up of this upcoming magnum opus

Filmmaker Nikkhil Advani's next is The Empire, "India's first-ever digital magnum opus" and an upcoming Disney+ Hotstar series.

Realme Book bags 3C certification; 65W fast-charging support confirmed

Realme is gearing up to launch its Realme Book in the coming weeks. In the latest development, it has been spotted on the 3C certification platform, revealing its charging capacity.

POCO X3 GT will not be launched in India

POCO had launched the X3 GT in the global markets yesterday, leading to speculations if it will debut in India.

'Blood Red Sky' review: When motherhood takes precedence over monsterhood

Action-horror film Blood Red Sky is now steaming on Netflix.

Kerala has least COVID-19 antibodies: ICMR's national serosurvey

The fourth national COVID-19 serosurvey conducted by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) found that at least two-thirds of India's population above the age of six years have antibodies against the virus causing COVID-19: SARS-CoV-2.

Hennessey celebrates 30th anniversary with a limited-run Exorcist Camaro

To celebrate its 30th anniversary, US-based Hennessey Performance Engineering has unveiled a special version of the Chevrolet Exorcist Camaro ZL1. Its production will be limited to 30 units worldwide.

Olympics 2020: INOX announces 'free movie tickets' for winners, participants

As India cheers for her participants in the Tokyo Olympics 2020, INOX Leisure went ahead and offered free movie tickets to boost the morale of the participating athletes.

'Pressure is a privilege', says Djokovic as history beckons him

World number one Novak Djokovic believes "pressure is a privilege" in professional sport.

Pegasus: IT panel meeting postponed; BJP member demands Tharoor's removal

A meeting of the Parliamentary Committee on Information and Technology was put off on Wednesday due to a lack of quorum as panel members from the Bharatiya Janata Party refused to sign attendance.

Pakistan: 2 weeks after bus blast, Chinese nationals shot at

Weeks after a blast on a bus carrying Chinese engineers, two Chinese nationals were fired at by unidentified assailants in Karachi on Wednesday.

OnePlus 7 and 7 Pro's update improves overheating issue

OnePlus has started releasing its latest OxygenOS 11.0.2.1 update for the OnePlus 7 and 7 Pro models in India, Europe, and North America.

Here are all the key points from Microsoft's earnings report

Microsoft has posted its financial results for the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2021. The company reported $46.2 billion in revenue, and $16.5 billion as its net income.

BMW

BMW X7 (facelift) SUV spied on test; design details revealed

German automaker BMW is expected to unveil its facelifted X7 SUV by early-2022.

POCO F3 GT receives latest July 2021 Android security patch

Xiaomi's sub-brand POCO has started rolling out a new update for the recently-launched F3 GT smartphone in India.

Leaked image reveals design details of GWM Tank 600 SUV

Great Wall Motors (GWM) will unveil its Tank 600 SUV at the Chengdu Motor Show in China next month.