11 Aug 2021

England's Stuart Broad ruled out of Test series against India

England pacer Stuart Broad has been ruled out of the remainder of the Test series against India.

If 'Sacred Games' S03 happens, what can be the storyline?

Sacred Games, India's first Netflix original binge-worthy series, debuted in 2018, with the second season releasing on August 15, 2019.

Missing Bihar journalist killed; eyes gouged out, body mutilated

The decomposed body of a young journalist was found in Bihar's East Champaran district on Tuesday, three days after his disappearance.

Over 40K 'breakthrough' COVID-19 cases in Kerala; Centre flags concern

Kerala has reported more than 40,000 "breakthrough" COVID-19 cases. Breakthrough infections involve cases where individuals contracted the pathogen for a second time or after being vaccinated against it.

Tripura Police book TMC's Abhishek Banerjee for misbehaving with cops

The Tripura Police on Wednesday booked Trinamool Congress (TMC) General Secretary Abhishek Banerjee along with other party officials for allegedly misbehaving with cops.

Samsung launches its latest foldable smartphones; prices start at $999

Samsung has launched its latest high-end foldable smartphones, the Galaxy Z Fold3 and Z Flip3, alongside the Watch4 and Buds2 TWS earphones.

'Pinch' S02 review: Rajkummar Rao's episode is best so far

Known to be collected and calm, Rajkummar Rao appears genuinely unperturbed even in front of online trolls.

Vivek Oberoi's next 'Iti' to finally go on the floors

Vivek Oberoi had announced he was producing and starring in a whodunit thriller, titled Iti: Can You Solve Your Own Murder, way back in July 2020.

MG Hector Shine variant to debut in India tomorrow

MG Motor is all set to launch a new Shine variant for its Hector SUV in India on August 12.

Pakistan: Minorities tense as 8 temples attacked in 18 months

Attacks on minority communities have been on the rise in Pakistan, making life fearful and troublesome for the Hindu community in the country.

Afghanistan: 3 more provincial capitals fall to the Taliban

The Taliban has captured three more provincial capitals and a local Army headquarters in Afghanistan, officials said on Wednesday, in the latest setback to the country's government.

WFH: Tips to take your workstation from normal to classy

With the pandemic and subsequent lockdown ensuring that most of us are working from home, it has become important to have a dedicated, cozy office space at home.

Top five movies that were adapted from novels or memoirs

Very few movies that are based on a novel, short story or comics, actually do justice to the essence of the written piece.

Realme Book Slim to debut in India on August 18

Realme is all set to launch its Realme Book Slim laptop in India on August 18.

Want perfect eye look while donning mask? Follow these tips

Wearing masks every time we step out has made us tweak our makeup routine.

Apple explains Child Safety policy amid growing concerns

After the implementation methodology of Apple's upcoming Child Safety policy drew flak from eminent personalities, the iPhone maker has attempted to dispel the growing alarm.

A few delicious smoothies that can help you gain weight

Gaining weight in the right manner (no empty calories) is important to avoid diseases.

Dominic Thiem vs Alexander Zverev: Decoding the key stats

Dominic Thiem and Alexander Zverev are two rising stars in the men's singles tennis circuit.

Jacqueline Fernandez birthday special: Celebrating her best onscreen pairings

Debuting in Bollywood with 2009's Aladin, Jacqueline Fernandez has come a long way.

Sony launches two new BRAVIA 4K smart TVs in India

Sony has launched its latest BRAVIA series XR-77A80J and KD-85X85J large screen smart TVs in India. The line-up starts at Rs. 4,99,990 and is currently up for pre-orders.

11 dead, 50 feared trapped in Himachal Pradesh landslide

Eleven people have died and 50-60 others are feared trapped after a massive landslide in Himachal Pradesh's Kinnaur district this afternoon.

These Yamaha vehicles have become costlier in India

Japanese motorcycle manufacturer Yamaha has announced a price-hike on several of its two-wheelers in India, including the Fascino 125 Hybrid scooter as well as the FZS-FI V3, FZ-FI V3, and YZF R15 V3 motorbikes.

ICC Test Rankings: Kohli slips to fifth, Root gains

Team India skipper Virat Kohli has slipped to fifth in the ICC Test Rankings for Batsmen.

Independence Day 2021: 5 Bollywood movies that evoke patriotism

Bollywood movies that are themed around patriotism have always been popular among audiences.

'Kuruthi' review: Prithviraj Sukumaran's thriller is dark, poignant and real

Our hidden emotions/ideologies come to the fore when we are met with crises.

WTC 2021-23: England and India docked points for slow over-rate

England and India have been docked two points each in the ICC World Test Championship 2021-23 cycle.

#HealthBytes: Gained weight during pandemic? Tips to manage it

A lifestyle that confines you to the four walls of your home, with limited movement, is bound to add inches to your waistline.

Coronavirus: India reports 38K+ new cases, nearly 500 more dead

India on Wednesday reported over 38,000 new COVID-19 cases, notably 36% higher than the number of fresh infections reported the day before.

Kylian Mbappe vs Erling Haaland: Decoding the key stats

Football stars Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland have established themselves among the elite in Europe.

Xiaomi has launched a strange, robotic pet called CyberDog

Chinese technology conglomerate Xiaomi has unveiled a quadruped robot that bears striking resemblance to Boston Dynamics' Spot robot dog.

Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia acquitted in Chief Secretary's assault case

A Delhi court has acquitted Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and his deputy Manish Sisodia in a 2018 case of alleged assault on then Chief Secretary Anshu Prakash.

Hours before launch, Samsung's Fold3, Flip3 revealed in hands-on video

Samsung is all set to launch its latest Galaxy Z Fold3 and Z Flip3 smartphones today i.e. August 11 at 7:30pm IST.

India's drug regulator approves study on mixing Covishield, COVAXIN jabs

The Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) has approved a proposal to conduct a study on the mixing of Covishield and COVAXIN COVID-19 vaccines.

2022 Kawasaki Ninja 650 goes official at Rs. 6.61 lakh

Japanese automaker Kawasaki has launched the 2022 model of its Ninja 650 motorcycle in the Indian market. It carries a price-tag of Rs. 6.61 lakh (ex-showroom).

Decoding Novak Djokovic's US Open stats

The 2021 US Open is set to start from August 30 onwards.

Mahindra eKUV100 appears on official website; launch imminent

Mahindra is expected to launch the eKUV100 model in India in the coming months. In the latest development, the four-wheeler has appeared in a promotional image on the Mahindra Electric website.

'Lucifer' S06 trailer shows there's one last mystery to solve

"All bad things must come to an end," but in style!

Xiaomi's latest TV offers a 120Hz OLED screen, 70W speakers

Alongside the flagship Mi MIX 4 smartphone, Xiaomi has launched the Mi TV Lux 77-inch smart TV, also known as Mi TV Master, in China.

As states reopen schools, WHO top scientist offers advice

World Health Organization (WHO) chief scientist Dr. Soumya Swaminathan has supported the reopening of schools amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Audi's Skysphere is a concept EV that can change shape

Audi has showcased the first of the three concept cars it plans to unveil in the coming months.

India coach Shastri might depart after T20 World Cup: Reports

Indian cricket team head coach Ravi Shastri is looking to make an exit after the conclusion of the ICC T20 World Cup in November.

After chaotic Monsoon Session, Lok Sabha adjourned indefinitely

The Lok Sabha, the Lower House in India's bicameral Parliament, was adjourned sine die (indefinitely) on Wednesday two days ahead of schedule.

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'Brooklyn Nine-Nine' releases tomorrow: Here's how S08 can pan out

NBC's widely loved comedy series Brooklyn Nine-Nine is returning with its final and eighth season tomorrow.

Lionel Messi joins Paris Saint-Germain on two-year deal

Lionel Messi has completed his move to French giants Paris Saint-Germain.

Dasna temple priest Swami Nareshanand Saraswati stabbed

A priest was stabbed multiple times in Dasna Devi Temple (Ghaziabad district, Uttar Pradesh) in the early hours of Tuesday.

Samsung Galaxy A03s tipped to cost €150

Samsung is reportedly working on a new budget smartphone, called the Galaxy A03s.

Vivo X70 Pro appears on Geekbench with Dimensity 1200 chipset

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

Toyota Fortuner GR Sport, with a rear-wheel-drive, goes official

Japanese automaker Toyota has unveiled its Fortuner GR Sport model in Indonesia. Its debut in India seems unlikely.

Deliveries of the BMW S 1000 R commence in India

BMW Motorrad has started deliveries of its S 1000 R naked roadster motorcycle in India. The first unit, painted in a Hockenheim Silver Metallic shade, was handed over to its owner, Thupten Yamphel.

iQOO 8 Pro to offer 50MP triple rear camera setup

Vivo-backed iQOO will launch its iQOO 8 series of flagship smartphones on August 17. The line-up will include the vanilla iQOO 8 and 8 Pro models.

10 Aug 2021

China: As Delta spreads, COVID-19 cases hit 7-month high

China is witnessing a resurgence of COVID-19 as it reels under the impact of the highly transmissible Delta variant of SARS-CoV-2.

Lok Sabha clears bill allowing states to make OBC lists

The Lok Sabha on Tuesday passed a Constitution amendment bill to give states the power to make their own lists of Other Backward Classes (OBCs).

Before tomorrow's release, discussing 'The Kissing Booth 3' possible plot

Netflix's The Kissing Booth 3, a teen romantic comedy, is all set to land tomorrow.

Jeffrey Epstein accuser sues UK's Prince Andrew for sexual assault

The woman who accused disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein of sexual trafficking filed a lawsuit against Britain's Prince Andrew on Monday for alleged sexual crimes in the United States.

'Vande Mataram' review: Tiger Shroff crooning this song deserves applause

Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff, who is known for his action and dance moves, left all surprised with his soulful voice.

Xiaomi's latest flagship smartphone features under-display camera, Snapdragon 888+ chipset

Xiaomi has launched its latest high-end Mi MIX 4 smartphone in China, alongside the Mi Pad 5 range of tablets. The phone carries a starting price-tag of CNY 4,999 (roughly Rs. 57,400).

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Twitter now in compliance with IT Rules: Centre tells HC

The Centre on Tuesday informed the Delhi High Court that Twitter Inc. now complies with the IT Rules, 2021 as it has appointed a permanent Chief Compliance Officer-cum-Resident Grievance Officer and a Nodal Contact Officer.

2022 Volkswagen Arteon debuts with a 300hp powertrain

German automaker Volkswagen has revealed the 2022 iteration of its Arteon sedan in the US. It is offered in three trims: SE R-Line, SEL R-Line, and SEL Premium R-Line.

'Suits' season 10: If it takes place, what to expect?

Law firm partners Mike Ross (Patrick J Adams) and Harvey Specter (Gabriel Macht) were a super-hit duo in Suits.

Meet Kwek Yu Xuan, the world's tiniest baby at birth

A baby, believed to be the world's tiniest at birth, is now home after 13 months of intensive treatment at a hospital in Singapore.

'JaiHind Ki Senaa' is powerful but typically glorifies martyrdom

Makers of Shershaah dropped a new promotional song titled JaiHind Ki Senaa today, ahead of its August 12 global premiere on Amazon Prime Video.

HP India introduces Envy 14 (2021), Envy 15 (2021) laptops

HP has launched the 2021 iteration of its Envy 14 and Envy 15 laptops in the Indian market. The laptops carry a starting price-tag of Rs. 1,04,999 and were showcased at the CES 2021.

Akshay Kumar confirms 'The End' will begin filming in 2022

Akshay Kumar has been keeping his fans waiting - his debut web series The End was announced almost two years back.

MG Hector fails conformity test, 14,000 units to be recalled

MG Motor will recall 14,000 BS6-compliant DCT (Dual-Clutch Transmission) units of the Hector SUV because they have failed the Conformity of Production (CoP) tests.

Know all about the upcoming projects of Kangana Ranaut

National Award-winning actress Kangana Ranaut is a force to reckon with.

No plan on nationwide NRC yet; will update NPR: Government

The Home Ministry on Tuesday informed Parliament that the government has not yet taken any decision to prepare the National Register of Indian Citizens at the national level.

OnePlus Nord 2 5G allegedly blasts again; reason unknown

OnePlus's Nord 2 5G has been in the headlines ever since its launch in July but not always for a good reason.

'Midnight Mass' trailer: This Netflix series will give you nightmares

Netflix recently dropped the trailer of horror series, Midnight Mass.

Lionel Messi is joining Paris Saint-Germain

Legend Lionel Messi has agreed to a two-year deal with French giants Paris Saint-Germain after an exit from Barcelona.

Tata Safari XTA+ variant goes official at Rs. 20.08 lakh

Tata Motors has introduced a new XTA+ variant for its flagship Safari SUV in India. It is priced at Rs. 20.08 lakh (ex-showroom) and sits between the XMA and XZA trims.

Statistical analysis of Bayern Munich vs Borussia Dortmund rivalry

Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund enjoy one of the most followed rivalries in German football.

India to evacuate citizens from Afghanistan on special flight today

India has appealed to all its nationals living in and around Afghanistan's Mazar-i-Sharif to leave the country on a special flight this evening.

'Rammo Rammo' review: Sonakshi nails it with her garba moves

Ajay Devgn shared a new song from his upcoming war movie, Bhuj: The Pride of India.

Jubin Nautiyal's 'Bewafa Tera Muskurana' is same old, same old

Jubin Nautiyal is back with another T-Series song, titled Bewafa Tera Muskurana.

OnePlus Watch Harry Potter Edition to debut in India soon

OnePlus had launched the OnePlus Watch in India in March. It then announced the Limited Cobalt Edition and the Cyberpunk 2077 Limited Edition. Now, it's time to attract the Potterheads.

Sibal hosts Opposition dinner; discusses united anti-BJP front for 2024

Congress MP Kapil Sibal on Monday hosted a dinner meeting of leaders of major Opposition and non-BJP parties at his residence, 8, Teen Murti Lane.

Former NZ cricketer Chris Cairns on life support after collapse

Former New Zealand cricketer Chris Cairns is on life support in Australia after suffering a sudden collapse, as per multiple media reports.

Tata Harrier XTA+ variant goes official at Rs. 19.14 lakh

Tata Motors has launched an XTA+ variant of its Harrier SUV in India. It carries a starting price-tag of Rs. 19.14 lakh (ex-showroom) and is offered in both regular as well as Dark options.

Lucknow: FIRs lodged against Shilpa Shetty Kundra, mother for fraud

Things are far from settling down for actress Shilpa Shetty Kundra, as she and her mother Sunanda have now been named in an alleged case of cheating in Uttar Pradesh.

All you need to know about the basics of golf

India's Aditi Ashok made millions of people in India turn on their television sets in the early hours of Saturday.

Maruti Suzuki introduces attractive discounts for August 2021

In a bid to increase sales this month, Maruti Suzuki has announced huge discounts and offers on a number of models available at both Arena and NEXA dealerships in India.

Novak Djokovic withdraws from Cincinnati Masters: Details here

20-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic has pulled out of the Cincinnati Masters.

Pegasus: Supreme Court asks petitioners to avoid social media debates

The Supreme Court of India today asked those seeking a probe into the Pegasus scandal to avoid participating in "parallel debates" on social media.

ASUS ROG Phone 5S to feature Snapdragon 888+ 5G processor

ASUS is likely to launch an updated ROG Phone 5 series smartphone, called the ROG Phone 5S, later this month.

Kylie Jenner birthday special: Celebrating the queen of shoes, purses

Kylie Jenner, sitting atop a net worth of $620mn, turns 24 today.

2021 Ducati XDiavel motorcycle to be launched on August 12

Italian automaker Ducati has announced that it will launch its XDiavel motorbike in India on August 12. It is likely to be offered in two variants: Dark and Black Star.

Premier League 2021-22: Records that can be scripted

The Premier League 2021-22 season is set to start this weekend as we embark upon another fascinating journey of action at the top-flight level.

Realme Book to go official on August 18

Realme will launch its first-ever laptop, the Realme Book, in China on August 18, the company has announced on Weibo. At present, it is unclear if there will be multiple models for the laptop.

'Jee Le Zaraa': Priyanka-Katrina-Alia team up for Farhan Akhtar's directorial

Farhan Akhtar just announced his next directorial, titled Jee Le Zaraa, for which he has roped in a stellar cast.

Coronavirus: India reports 28K new cases, lowest in 147 days

India on Tuesday reported over 28,000 new COVID-19 cases, the lowest single-day spike in 147 days.

Toyota Supra 35th Anniversary Special Edition breaks cover

Japanese automaker Toyota has revealed the 35th Anniversary Special Edition model of the Supra car in its home country. It is offered in SZ-R and RZ trims and both are limited to 35 units each.

Motorola's Edge 20-series to debut in India on August 17

Motorola will introduce the Edge 20 series in India on August 17, the tech giant has confirmed. The line-up for the Indian market will include the vanilla Edge 20 and Edge 20 Fusion models.

Kareena Kapoor Khan turns producer for Hansal Mehta-Ekta Kapoor's next

Kareena Kapoor Khan's first film since her second son Jeh's birth is going to be extra special.

Zydus Cadila COVID-19 vaccine may get emergency nod this week

India's second indigenous COVID-19 vaccine, developed by Zydus Cadila, is reportedly likely to get emergency use approval (EUA) this week.

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE appears in official promotional poster

Samsung is expected to launch the Galaxy S21 FE in October this year.

Lamborghini teases revival of Countach supercar

Lamborghini has announced via a teaser that it will unveil a new-generation version of the Countach supercar, which was designed by Marcello Gandini and produced between 1974 and 1990.

Bangladesh vs Australia, T20Is: Here are the key takeaways

The Bangladesh cricket team enjoyed a dominating 4-1 performance against Australia in the recently concluded five-match T20I series.

BJP leader, 5 others detained over anti-Muslim slogans in Delhi

Ashwini Upadhyay, a Supreme Court lawyer and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader, and five other people have been detained over anti-Muslim slogans raised at a protest in Delhi on Sunday.

India's COVID-19 situation is getting worse, says top scientist

There is a disturbing trend in India's coronavirus situation, warned Dr. Vipin Srivastava, eminent physicist and a former pro-vice-chancellor at the University of Hyderabad.

NZ announce squad for World T20 and other upcoming series

New Zealand Cricket has announced the squad for the ICC T20 World Cup set to be held between October and November.

Green tea face pack: Benefits, how to prepare at home

Green tea is considered a magic potion by health experts worldwide for its health benefits.

Mahindra unveils new logo for SUVs; will debut on XUV700

Mahindra has revealed a new logo for its SUVs. It will debut on the XUV700, which shall break cover on August 15.

Simple One e-scooter to offer 30-liter storage and fast-charging support

Simple Energy will launch its Simple One electric scooter in India on August 15.

iQOO 8 series' promotional poster leaked; design and features revealed

iQOO is gearing up to launch its all-new 8 and 8 Pro smartphones in China on August 17.

Redmi 10 spotted on e-commerce websites; full specifications leaked

Redmi is likely to launch a new budget-range smartphone, called the Redmi 10, in the coming weeks.