03 Aug 2021

iQOO 8 series confirmed to debut on August 17

iQOO is gearing up to launch its flagship iQOO 8 series of smartphones in China on August 17. The line-up is said to include the vanilla 8 and 8 Pro models.

Bill Gates, Melinda French Gates are now officially divorced

Bill and Melinda French Gates are now officially divorced after Washington's King County court approved their divorce on Monday. According to the order, the 27-year marriage ended after the two agreed on a "separation contract" that wasn't filed in the divorce proceedings.

#HealthBytes: Common everyday habits that can negatively impact gut health

The gut is one of the most important parts of our body and is home to millions of good bacteria.

England vs India: Virat Kohli set to break Ponting's record

Virat Kohli is set to lead India in the upcoming five-match Test series against England.

COVID-19 'still raging,' 8 states show rise in R-factor: Government

The coronavirus pandemic is "still raging" in the country, the Indian government warned on Tuesday, calling it a significant problem.

Editors Guild of India approaches SC seeking probe into Pegasus

The Editors Guild of India (EGI) on Tuesday moved the Supreme Court, seeking a probe into alleged surveillance mounted on Indian citizens by using the Pegasus spyware.

Redmi Note 10 JE goes official in Japan

Redmi has launched a new Note 10 series smartphone, called the Note 10 JE, exclusively for the Japanese market.

Realme announces MagDart magnetic wireless charging devices and accessories

Realme has showcased its magnetic wireless charging technology, called 'MagDart' that can charge compatible devices at up to 50W.

'Bell Bottom' trailer: Akshay Kumar is on national duty, again

After a long wait, Akshay Kumar finally dropped the trailer of Bell Bottom.

Statistical comparison between Alexander Zverev and Stefanos Tsitsipas

Germany's Alexander Zverev scripted history by securing the gold medal in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.

'India can't complain about green pitches', says James Anderson

Veteran seamer James Anderson has opened up on the state of the wicket at Trent Bridge, the venue of the first Test between England and India.

External factors caused Nord 2's blast, not manufacturing issue: OnePlus

On July 31, a Twitter user named Ankur Kumar had shared images of a burnt OnePlus Nord 2 that had allegedly "blasted" all of a sudden.

China releases video of Galwan Valley clash after deescalation talks

China has released a video of the fatal 2020 Galwan Valley clash between Indian and Chinese forces amid a prolonged border row along the Line of Actual Control.

'Is this porn,' asks Gehana Vasisth, during live nude session

Gehana Vasisth, who is out on bail in the pornography case, recently went live on Instagram to prove a point.

BMW 740Li M Sport Edition launched at Rs. 1.43 crore

German automaker BMW has launched its flagship sedan, the Individual 740Li M Sport Edition in India. Only limited units are being sold via the brand's online store.

Pune traders protest against COVID-19 curbs, say will violate rules

Hundreds of traders in Pune today held a protest against the curbs imposed by the state government over COVID-19.

Realme Pad's renders reveal design details and color variants

Realme is working on its first tablet, the Realme Pad, which will likely debut in October this year. In the latest development, MySmartPrice, in collaboration with OnLeaks, has shared the renders of the device.

Kunal Kapoor announces biopic on India's winter Olympian Shiva Keshavan

Kunal Kapoor, who is awaiting the release of his digital debut The Empire, has ventured into production.

Redmi Note 10 receives its fourth price-hike in India

Xiaomi has, for the fourth time, increased the prices of the Redmi Note 10 smartphone in India.

'Bhuj: The Pride of India' second trailer: Looks promising, thrilling

Ajay Devgn dropped the second trailer of his much-anticipated war movie, Bhuj: The Pride of India, on social media today.

No arrests yet in 2020 JNU violence, Centre tells Parliament

The Centre on Tuesday informed the Lok Sabha that no one has been arrested in connection with the violence that broke out at Jawaharlal Nehru University last year.

This Christmas, it's Allu Arjun v/s Aamir Khan in theaters

Telugu superstar Allu Arjun's upcoming movie Pushpa Part 1, titled Pushpa: The Rise, just received a new release date.

Fitbit launches Luxe fitness band in India at Rs. 11,000

Fitbit has launched its latest Luxe fitness band in India. It comes in two versions - vanilla Luxe and Luxe Special Edition.

Kartik Aaryan to wrap up 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa-2' by next month

As reported earlier, Kartik Aaryan was to juggle between the shoots of Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 and Ekta Kapoor-backed Freddy.

9-year-old allegedly gang-raped, killed, and forcibly cremated in Delhi

A nine-year-old Dalit girl was allegedly gang-raped, killed, and forcibly cremated in national capital Delhi over the weekend.

#HealthBytes: How to avoid injuries while doing yoga

Yoga is a powerful practice that has the ability to not just transform the body but also one's way of thinking.

Audi RS 3 Sedan sets new lap record at Nurburgring

Audi's RS 3 Sedan has set a new lap record for compact cars at the Nurburgring racing circuit.

Comedian Kathy Griffin reveals she has 'stage one' lung cancer

American comedian Kathy Griffin, known for her controversial quips at celebrities, revealed recently that she has lung cancer.

Parliament protests: PM Modi says Opposition insulting democracy, Constitution

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday fired a fresh salvo at the Opposition for not allowing the Parliament to function.

England vs India, Trent Bridge: Ground report, stats, and more

England and India are set to clash in the first Test of five-match series at Trent Bridge, Nottingham on August 4.

Ola Scooter to be launched in India on August 15

Ola Electric will launch its first-ever electric scooter in India on August 15.

Coronavirus: India reports 30K+ cases; infections rise in 13 states

India on Tuesday reported over 30,000 new COVID-19 cases, recording a significant drop in infections.

Karan Johar set to launch Kareena Kapoor Khan's pregnancy book

Just last month, Kareena Kapoor Khan had announced about her book that has been titled Pregnancy Bible.

MG Astor to feature Reliance Jio's connected car stack

Reliance Jio has joined hands with MG Motor to provide its 4G-based connected car suite on the upcoming Astor compact SUV in India.

Mercedes-Benz EQE electric sedan previewed in teaser images

Ahead of its global debut at the Munich Auto Show next month, German automaker Mercedes-Benz has teased its EQE all-electric sedan.

Redmi launches RedmiBook Pro and e-Learning Edition laptops in India

Redmi has launched its RedmiBook 15 series of laptops in India. The line-up includes the RedmiBook Pro and RedmiBook e-Learning Edition models.

'Resort To Love' review: Songs rule this romantic drama

When said 'I love you,' people usually focus more on the 'love' part than the 'you' part.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 tipped to start at €1,900

Samsung will launch the Galaxy Z Fold3 and Z Flip3 smartphones on August 11, alongside the Buds2 and Watch4.

MG ONE SUV breaks cover; previews brand's new design language

As a preview of its new design language and architecture, British automaker MG Motor has unveiled its ONE SUV. It is offered in two versions: Fashionable and Sporty.

'Nayattu': John Abraham backing Hindi-remake, Allu Arjun goes for Telugu

Nayattu, the hit Malayalam movie that released some months back, is getting three remakes: One in Hindi and another two will be in Telugu and Tamil.

Motorola Edge 20 series to debut in India this month

Motorola will launch its Edge 20 series of smartphones in India this month, as per tipster Mukul Sharma.

CBSE Class-X results declared: Here's how you can check yours

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

Google Pixel 6 series officially previewed; coming this fall

Google is all set to launch its high-end Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro smartphones this fall i.e. sometime around October.

England tour of Bangladesh postponed; English players to play IPL

England's white-ball tour of Bangladesh has been postponed indefinitely.

Rejecting Tesla's appeal, government says won't slash duties on EVs

Since 2018, American carmaker Tesla has repeatedly expressed interest in entering the Indian market. However, weeks after Tesla appealed to reduce taxes, the Indian government stated that it has no plans to slash import duties for electric vehicles.

Rahul Gandhi, Opposition leaders cycle to Parliament protesting fuel prices

Former Congress president Rahul Gandhi today led a breakfast meeting of Opposition leaders to discuss a joint strategy against the central government in the Parliament.

'Naanga Vera Maari': First song from 'Valimai' is catchy

Makers dropped the first track from Thala Ajith's much-awaited project Valimai, titled Naanga Vera Maari, recently.

Limited-run Bentley Flying Spur Hybrid Odyssean Edition breaks cover

Inspired by the EXP 100 GT concept, British automaker Bentley has revealed its Flying Spur Hybrid Odyssean Edition model. Its production will be limited to around 300 units.

Maharashtra eases COVID-19 curbs. What's allowed and what's not?

The Maharashtra government on Monday announced fresh guidelines, easing several restrictions in districts where the coronavirus test positivity rate remains low.

Tom Hanks signed for 'cameo-like' role in Wes Anderson's next?

Veteran actor Tom Hanks has reportedly joined the cast of Wes Anderson's next feature film.

Hockey: India lose semi-finals, alive in the medal hunt

The Indian men's hockey side failed to book a spot in the final after losing to Belgium 2-5 at the Tokyo Olympics.

Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G tipped to cost around €435

Samsung is likely to launch a new Galaxy A52s 5G model in the coming weeks.

Vivo Y53s tipped to cost Rs. 23,000 in India

Vivo is likely to launch its mid-range Y53s smartphone in India soon.

Honda Hornet 2.0-based tourer to be launched on August 19

Honda has announced via a teaser video that a new tourer motorcycle will be launched in India on August 19. It is likely to be based on the Hornet 2.0.

Google is discontinuing sign-in support on old Android devices

If you have an ancient relic running on Android version 2.3.7 (final version of Gingerbread) or anything older than that, Google has decided that after September 27, you won't be allowed to sign in to your Google account on that device.

KTM

New-generation KTM RC 125 and 200 previewed in leaked pictures

Austrian automaker KTM is expected to launch its new-generation RC 125 and RC 200 motorbikes in India this month.

02 Aug 2021

#FundingAlert: Unacademy raises $440 million, now valued at $3.4 billion

The ed-tech industry in India continues to boom amid the raging pandemic. And, now ed-tech start-up Unacademy has successfully raised $440 million in a new funding round led by Singapore's state-run Temasek Holdings.

#HealthBytes: Some effective remedies to get relief from stiff neck

The habit of looking down at our phones and gadgets has led to many people suffering from neck stiffness in recent times.

2020 Tokyo Olympics, Day 10: Complete report

India had a mixed Day 10 at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.

CJI Ramana refuses to hear Krishna river dispute, cites belongingness

Chief Justice of India NV Ramana on Monday said that he does not want to hear the dispute between Andhra Pradesh and Telangana over the sharing of Krishna river waters as he "belongs to both states."

Rajkummar Rao replaces Kartik in Sharan Sharma's next, Janhvi joins

Janhvi Kapoor, who was praised for her performance in Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl, is collaborating with its director again.

J&J withdraws vaccine approval request in India, CDSCO says

Johnson & Johnson has withdrawn its proposal seeking an accelerated approval of its COVID-19 vaccine, Janssen, in India, the country's drug regulator said.

Realme's DIZO launches its first smartwatch at Rs. 3,000

Realme's sub-brand DIZO has launched its first smartwatch, known as the DIZO Watch, in India. The wearable carries a "special launch" price-tag of Rs. 2,999 and will go on sale on August 6.

#HealthBytes: Few foods to help meet your body's copper requirements

Copper is an essential mineral - meaning that it cannot be produced by the body and should be obtained from the diet.

Olympics: When 'ex-coach Kabir Khan' and 'real coach' exchanged pleasantries

India's women hockey team scripted history by reaching the semi-finals at Tokyo Olympics.

BJP ally Nitish Kumar demands probe into Pegasus scandal

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Monday backed the Opposition's demand for a probe into the alleged Pegasus snooping scandal.

Netizens accuse composer Anu Malik of copying Israel's national anthem

Anu Malik has often been accused of lifting tunes from other compositions for his songs.

Mayank Agarwal ruled out of first Test against England

In what comes as a blow for the Indian cricket team, opening batter Mayank Agarwal has been ruled out of the first Test match against England.

Hungarian Grand Prix: Here's why Sebastian Vettel was disqualified

Sebastian Vettel lost his second-place finish at the Hungarian Grand Prix on Sunday.

Mahindra XUV700 to come with a full-LED setup for lighting

Mahindra should unveil its all-new XUV700 model in India later this month.

#NewsBytesExplainer: What's the e-RUPI system and how does it work?

Accelerating the transition to a digital financial ecosystem in the country, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the e-RUPI digital payment system today.

EVTRIC Axis and Ride electric scooters launched in India

Pune-based start-up EVTRIC Motors has launched its EVTRIC Axis and EVTRIC Ride scooters in India. They are up for grabs across seven cities.

'We don't deserve a media trial': Shilpa Shetty releases statement

Shilpa Shetty finally addressed the pornography racket involving husband Raj Kundra on Monday.

A few common toothbrushing mistakes and ways to fix them

Following good dental hygiene is crucial to keeping your teeth and gums healthy.

ScarJo lawsuit aftermath: Bautista jokes; Rock says won't sue Disney

Scarlett Johansson's lawsuit against Disney for releasing Black Widow simultaneously on Disney Plus and in theaters is garnering much dialogue and speculation.

Realme's MagDart magnetic wireless charging demonstrated on upcoming Flash smartphone

Realme is all set to showcase its magnetic wireless charging technology, called MagDart, tomorrow i.e. August 3. This technology will debut on the Realme Flash smartphone.

Rahul Gandhi to host Opposition leaders over Pegasus row tomorrow

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is set to host members from 14 Opposition parties to discuss a collective strategy against the government over the Pegasus spyware controversy.

Harry Kane doesn't attend Tottenham's pre-season training: Details here

England captain Harry Kane has failed to report at Tottenham's pre-season training, adding more speculation regarding his transfer move away from the club.

England vs India, Tests: Key battles to watch out for

England and India are set to engage in the five-match Test series, starting August 4.

Cheteshwar Pujara vs Rahul Dravid: Statistical comparison (after 86 Tests)

Rahul Dravid served Indian cricket for over a decade with his esoteric elegance.

Samsung Galaxy S22 to flaunt a 50MP RGBW sensor

Samsung is likely to launch its flagship S22 series of smartphones in January next year.

Bookings of Jaguar F-TYPE R-Dynamic Black SUV are now open

British automaker Jaguar has started accepting bookings for its F-TYPE R-Dynamic Black SUV in India. To recall, it debuted in the global markets earlier this year.

Statistical analysis of Arsenal vs Tottenham rivalry

Arsenal and Tottenham enjoy one of the most followed rivalries in Premier League football.

'Will not tolerate intimidation': Uddhav Thackeray on Sena Bhavan row

Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray on Sunday attacked the Bharatiya Janata Party, saying a befitting reply will be given to those who use the language of intimidation.

Hyundai ALCAZAR SUV receives over 14,000 bookings in India

Speaking to carandbike, Hyundai has announced that the ALCAZAR has bagged over 14,000 bookings in less than 45 days of its launch in India.

Akshay Kumar's 'Bell Bottom' will get 3D release as well

After announcing that Bell Bottom will hit theaters on August 19, becoming the first Bollywood project to take this step, makers of the Akshay Kumar-starrer have now revealed that the movie will arrive in 3D too.

Mohamed Salah vs Sadio Mane: Decoding the key stats

Premier League club Liverpool will be aiming to find their feet in the upcoming 2021-22 season after finishing third in the previous campaign.

2021 MINI Cooper Convertible (facelift) review: Should you buy it?

Convertibles may not seem to be ideal for a country like ours but for some, they are the perfect way to enjoy our varied landscapes.

Hyundai ALCAZAR SUV (diesel automatic) review: Should you buy it?

Recently, we drove the Hyundai ALCAZAR in its flagship petrol automatic form and were impressed by its overall performance, handling, and the smooth automatic gearbox.

SC notice to states on cases under scrapped Section 66A

The Supreme Court of India today issued a notice to all states and union territories over the registration of cases under Section 66A of the Information Technology Act, which it had quashed over six years ago.

Mrunal Thakur's first look from her Telugu debut unveiled

Mrunal Thakur is marking her Telugu debut soon.

England vs India: Statistical preview of the Test series

The Indian cricket team is set for a crunch five-match Test series against England, starting August 4.

TECNO POVA 2, with a 7,000mAh battery, launched in India

TECNO has launched its latest budget-friendly smartphone, the POVA 2, in India. The device starts at Rs. 10,499 and will go on sale from August 5 via Amazon.

Know what can be expected from 'You' season three

You, a Netflix show, which made its debut in September 2018, is now due for a third season.

Infinix SMART 5A launched in India at Rs. 6,500

Infinix has launched its latest budget-range smartphone, the SMART 5A, in India. The handset carries a price-tag of Rs. 6,499 and will be up for grabs via Flipkart.

Paul Pogba vs Kevin De Bruyne: Decoding the key stats

Football's two most celebrated mid-fielders, Paul Pogba and Kevin De Bruyne have been instrumental for their respective Manchester clubs of late.

Matthew Wade to lead Australia in Bangladesh T20I series

Matthew Wade is set to lead Australia in the upcoming five-match T20I series against Bangladesh, starting August 3.

Production-specific Audi A6 e-tron to break cover in 2022

In a conversation with Roadshow, German automaker Audi has announced that the production version of the A6 e-tron concept will break cover in 2022 and it will head to manufacturing the following year.

Aditya Roy Kapur, Sanjana Sanghi jetting off to Russia soon

Aditya Roy Kapur is set to jet off to Russia soon, along with budding actress Sanjana Sanghi.

2021 Audi RS 5's India debut set for August 9

German automaker Audi has announced via a teaser that its 2021 RS 5 model will be launched in India on August 9. It will be offered in two versions: coupe and Sportback.

Saturn, Earth to come the closest today: All details here

At 11:30 AM (IST) today, Saturn and Earth will be the closest to each other this year. People who would witness this rare phenomenon during nighttime would be able to see the ringed planet clearly.

COVID-19 third wave likely this month, peak in October: Report

A third wave of coronavirus infections could hit India as soon as this month and may peak in October, according to a mathematical model prepared by top researchers.

Hockey: Indian women's team reaches first semi-final at Olympics

The Indian women's hockey team defeated Australia in the quarter-final of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.

Tata Tiago NRG has started arriving at dealerships: Details here

Ahead of its launch on August 4, the 2021 Tata Tiago NRG hatchback has started arriving at dealerships across India.

Realme GT Master Edition bags SIRIM certification; global launch imminent

Realme had launched its GT Master Edition series of smartphones in China last month.

Images of production-specific Zeeho Cyber electric scooter leaked: Details here

Chinese automaker CFMOTO's Zeeho Cyber electric scooter is likely to be up for grabs in India next year.

Crow's feet: All you need to know about this condition

As we age, our skin, especially the delicate eye area, becomes more prone to fine lines and wrinkles.

Zika reaches Maharashtra: What is it? How to prevent infections?

Maharashtra has confirmed its first case of the Zika virus after a 50-year-old woman from Pune tested positive.

#DealOfTheDay: Mi 10T Pro available with benefits worth Rs. 13,500

If you are planning to buy a 5G-ready smartphone without denting the wallet, then this might be a good deal for you.