15 Aug 2021

Premier League, Tottenham beat Manchester City: List of records broken

Tottenham, who were without Harry Kane, overcame Manchester City 1-0 in the opening weekend of the Premier League 2021-22 season on Sunday.

England vs India, 2nd Test: Visitors lose six wickets

Team India batters Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane batted well to help the side battle hard on Day 4 of the second Test against England at Lord's.

'Peaky Blinders' season six: What to expect this time?

Peaky Blinders S06 is coming, but no one knows when.

Ashleigh Barty vs Naomi Osaka: Decoding the key stats

Women's singles tennis two superstars Ashleigh Barty and Naomi Osaka could rule the circuit for years to come.

Your hair needs detox too; know how it is done

Your hair creams, serums, conditioners, and all those products you use for a silky smooth strong mane are most likely leaving a build-up on the scalp.

#HealthBytes: Lifestyle changes that will help strengthen your heart muscles

Heart diseases are sadly among the leading cause of death worldwide, and several factors like a poor diet, lack of exercise, and smoking can increase the risk.

'The Lord of the Rings' series: What do we know?

Amazon's reply to HBO's Game of Thrones, The Lord of the Rings is one of the most-awaited shows.

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Twitter halts verification process once again to improve review process

Earlier this year, Twitter had announced that it had restarted accepting applications for its verification process through which Twitter accounts are given the revered blue tick.

Samsung S20 FE 5G available with benefits worth Rs. 27,000

If you are planning to buy a premium 5G smartphone without drying up your wallet, then this might be a good deal for you.

Who is Karan Boolani? Know who stole Rhea Kapoor's heart

Producer Rhea Kapoor tied the knot with long-time beau, Karan Boolani, on Saturday in a close-knit ceremony.

Some simple Ayurvedic steps for making breastfeeding an easy practice

According to Ayurveda, the most vital aspect for a newborn child is breastmilk.

ASUS ROG Phone 5S to get Snapdragon 888+ chipset

ASUS is likely to launch its latest ROG Phone 5S smartphone in China on August 16.

Some natural sweeteners and sugar substitutes you can switch to

Refined sugar brings with it several harmful consequences that can prove detrimental to our health in the long run.

Movies, shows where husband-wife portrayal felt extremely authentic, relatable

There are many films that've shown wives to be mere caretakers of their spouses.

Can NASA 3D-print structures using regolith aboard the ISS?

NASA has sent a contracted Northrop Grumman Cygnus resupply spacecraft to the International Space Station (ISS) with nearly 3,720kg of cargo on board, including a machine meant to demonstrate 3D printing regolith on the moon and other extraterrestrial surfaces.

'83' producer announces film franchise 'Azad Hind' on Independence Day

Producer Vishnu Vardhan Induri, who has backed projects like Ranveer Singh's 83 and Thalaivi, announced a new film franchise on the occasion of Independence Day today.

Simple One debuts with 236km range and Rs. 1,09,999 price-tag

Taking on rivals like the Ather 450X, Bajaj Chetak, and the newly-announced Ola S1, Bengaluru-based Simple Energy has launched its Simple One electric scooter.

Is caffeine shampoo really good for hair? Everything to know

Experts in the haircare industry are always in search of ingredients that help strengthen the hair, promote growth, and prevent premature graying.

Emma Stone confirmed for 'Cruella' sequel amid Scarlett Johansson-Disney lawsuit

Oscar-winning actress Emma Stone is officially returning as Cruella de Vil in the sequel to Disney's Cruella.

Taliban set to form interim government in Afghanistan, reports say

Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani is set to give up the post and an interim government, led by the Taliban, will be formed, reports said on Sunday.

AR Rahman completes 29 years in film industry. Jai ho!

Music maestro AR Rahman completes 29 years in the film industry today.

#HealthBytes: What are the nutritional benefits of edamame beans?

Edamame beans are nothing, but the whole, immature soybeans.

#HealthBytes: New to working out? These exercises will boost stamina

Being a newbie to working out can be a daunting experience for those who have been inactive and have no prior experience.

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Twitter revising user interface contrast settings following users' headache complaints

Last week, microblogging platform Twitter redesigned its user interface with the use of high contrast across visual elements like buttons and links while a new font called Chirp was added as well.

Terrorist Burhan Wani's father hoists national flag in J&K's Pulwama

Muzaffar Wani, the father of slain Hizbul Mujahideen terrorist Burhan Wani, today unfurled the Indian national flag at a government school in Tral, Pulwama, as India celebrates its 75th Independence Day.

Apple ordered to pay $300 million in LTE patent retrial

In an ongoing dispute with a company called Optis that owns patents on the LTE cellular standard, Apple has been ordered to pay $300 million in royalties after a retrial in the patent dispute over wireless technology used in iPhones and other products.

Ola S1, with a 181km range, launched at Rs. 99,999

Ola Electric has launched its maiden electric scooter in India. Dubbed as the Ola S1, the battery-powered two-wheeler carries a starting price-tag of Rs. 99,999. There is also a more powerful S1 Pro variant.

Xiaomi disables Mi MIX 4's anti-theft security feature; here's why

Xiaomi's newly-launched Mi MIX 4 has reportedly come under the Chinese government's scrutiny.

'Shershaah' becomes Sidharth Malhotra's highest rated movie on IMDb

Amazon Prime Video's latest film Shershaah opened up to great reviews and reactions.

'Heeramandi': What we know so far about SLB's Netflix series?

Netflix announced its collaboration with Sanjay Leela Bhansali on the day when the latter completed 25 years in the Hindi film industry.

Realme GT series tipped to start at around Rs. 26,000

Realme is all set to launch the GT 5G and GT Master Edition smartphones in India on August 18.

'Sorry state of affairs,' says CJI Ramana on Parliamentary debates

Chief Justice of India NV Ramana on Sunday lamented the poor quality of lawmaking and Parliamentary debates in the country.

Afghanistan: Taliban has entered capital Kabul, reports say

The Taliban has entered Afghanistan's capital Kabul, and there seems to be little resistance from the country's security forces, reports said.

Mohamed Salah vs Neymar: Decoding the key stats

Mohamed Salah showed his magic for Liverpool in their opening Premier League 2021-22 encounter against Norwich City on Saturday.

Tata Tiago NRG (facelift) first impression: Should you buy it?

With the facelifted Tiago hatchback being a year old in India, Tata Motors has now followed that up with an updated Tiago NRG variant.

IPL 2021: Fit-again Shreyas Iyer lands in UAE

Delhi Capitals skipper Shreyas Iyer will be raring to have a crack in the remainder of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 season to start in the UAE in September.

Loncin Voge 300 ACX roadster motorcycle debuts in France

Chinese automaker Loncin Motors has launched its Voge 300 ACX naked roadster bike in France.

Samsung Galaxy A03s to get MediaTek Helio P35 processor

Samsung is working on a new A-series smartphone, called the Galaxy A03s. In the latest development, 91mobiles, in collaboration with tipster Ishan Agarwal, has revealed the key specifications and renders of the phone.

1st Test, West Indies vs Pakistan: Day 3 takeaways

The first Test match between West Indies and Pakistan is nicely poised at the Sabina Park in Jamaica at end of Day 3.

'Sabka Vikas, Sabka Prayaas,' says PM Modi on 75th I-Day

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday addressed the nation from the Red Fort in New Delhi to mark India's 75th Independence Day.

La Liga, Real Madrid beat Alaves 4-1: Records broken

Real Madrid hammered Alaves 4-1 to give Carlo Ancelotti a winning start on his return to the club as manager in the opening gameweek in La Liga 2021-22.

#HealthBytes: The different variants of Indian teas and their benefits

Ever wondered how a steaming hot cuppa can boost your health?

Realme releases Android 11 update for Narzo 30A in India

Tech giant Realme has started rolling out the Android 11-based Realme UI 2.0 stable update for its Narzo 30A smartphone in India.

Zapp i300 electric scooter, with a 60km range, goes official

British start-up Zapp has unveiled its i300 scooter in Europe. However, its Indian debut seems unlikely.

Premier League, Liverpool thrash Norwich 3-0: Records broken

Liverpool humbled promoted side Norwich City 3-0 to mark a brilliant start to their 2021-22 Premier League campaign.

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE receives Bluetooth certification

Samsung is said to unveil its Galaxy S21 FE smartphone in October this year. In the latest development, it has been certified by the Bluetooth SIG authority, with model numbers SM-G990N, SM-G990B, and SM-G990B_SD.

Kia Soul Boardmasters Edition is a one-off meant for beaches

As part of its sponsorship of the 2021 Boardmasters surfing and music festival in England, South Korean automaker Kia Motors has unveiled its Soul EV Boardmasters Edition one-off concept car.

14 Aug 2021

2nd Test: Root's brilliance helps England get past India's score

Joe Root slammed a brilliant century to help England get past India's score of 364 on Day 3 of the second Test at Lord's.

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NBA: Who is India's Princepal Singh?

Princepal Singh recently became only the second Indian after Satnam Singh to feature in the NBA Summer League.

#HealthBytes: Here is everything to know about low glycemic diet

A low glycemic diet is a diet plan based on the glycemic index (GI) and how food affects blood sugar levels.

Premier League 2021-22: Rampant Chelsea thrash Crystal Palace

A rampant Chelsea side overcame Crystal Palace 3-0 at home to get off to a winning start in the 2021-22 edition of the Premier League.

OPPO A16s debuts with triple rear cameras and HD+ display

OPPO has launched a new A-series smartphone, called the A16s, in the Netherlands. It has been priced at €149 (roughly Rs. 13,000) and has features similar to the standard A16 model but additionally with NFC support.

Rhea Kapoor, Karan Boolani to have an intimate wedding

Bollywood producer Rhea Kapoor is set to tie the knot with long-time beau, Karan Boolani, on Saturday.

Brekr Model B e-moped offers a staggering 160km of range

Dutch EV start-up Brekr has unveiled its first product, the Model B electric moped, in Europe. It is unlikely to arrive in India.

Samsung Galaxy A52s support page appears on official India website

Samsung seems to be working on launching the upcoming Galaxy A52s smartphone soon. Among the various leaks coming in, the handset's support page has now gone live on the company's India website.

Deepika Padukone, Ananya Panday wrap shoot for Shakun Batra's next

Deepika Padukone has completed the shooting of her upcoming movie with director Shakun Batra.

Joe Root slams his 22nd Test century: Records broken

England captain Joe Root has smashed his 22nd century in Test cricket.

Mahindra XUV700 SUV breaks cover; offered in four trims

Mahindra has finally unveiled its flagship SUV, the XUV700. It is offered in four trims: MX, AX3, AX5, and AX7.

Premier League, Manchester United beat Leeds United: Records broken

A Bruno Fernandes hat-trick helped Manchester United beat rivals Leeds United 5-1 in gameweek 1 of the Premier League 2021-22 season on Saturday.

Redmi 10's specifications accidentally revealed by Xiaomi

Xiaomi seems ready to launch the Redmi 10 smartphone soon. In the latest update, the tech giant reportedly revealed the handset's specifications via a blog post by mistake.

Delhi cites zero requirement of test kits, oxygen tanks: Report

The Delhi government has cited zero fresh requirement of new testing kits, laboratories, pediatric ICU beds, and liquid oxygen storage tanks, News18 reported.

'Bell Bottom' will not clash with 'Fast & Furious 9'

Akshay Kumar's Bell Bottom is the first big banner Bollywood movie that is set to have a theatrical release since the cinemas have opened their doors.

Android 12 Beta 4 packs lock screen improvements, achieves stability

Android 12 is just around the corner, set to roll out to the public alongside the Google Pixel 6.

India-bound Citroen C3 Sporty to be unveiled on September 16

Citroen has announced that its upcoming compact SUV, codenamed C21, will be globally unveiled on September 16. It should be called C3 Sporty and be built in India.

'Won't allow more deaths': Afghanistan President amid reports of resignation

Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani today said his government will prevent further violence and displacement in the country, that has been seeing deadly clashes as the Taliban advances.

'Mauka Hai' review: Inspiring song dedicated to Indians' unwavering spirit

T-Series has released a music video, titled Mauka Hai, crooned by popular singer B Praak.

Alexander Zverev vs Big Three: Here is the statistical comparison

German star Alexander Zverev recently secured a historic gold medal at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.

Interesting facts about Premier League that you didn't know

The 2021-22 season of the Premier League has started and promoted outfit Brentford stunned Arsenal in the opening encounter.

Diabetic patients could better their lifestyle with Fitbit's latest partnership

Fitness trackers have grown more affordable but people still refer to them colloquially as "my Fitbit" even if their device is of another make. Fitbit plans to double down on this effect by helping people monitor their lifestyle and steer clear of diabetes.

Meghan Markle, Kate Middleton to collaborate for a Netflix documentary?

Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton are set to work together on a Netflix documentary, focusing on the Duchess of Cambridge's royal lifestyle.

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Rahul Gandhi's Twitter account restored after row over locking it

Twitter has restored Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's account, one week after temporarily locking it.

iOS

Here's how to install iOS 15's latest public beta version

If you're itching to get your hands on iOS 15 before everyone else, Apple recently released the fifth public beta version for the smartphone operating system just 24 hours after the latest developer preview build was launched.

Wayne Rooney vs Sergio Aguero: Decoding the key stats

Two of Premier League's most celebrated and successful forwards, Wayne Rooney and Sergio Aguero, braced England's top-flight football for so many years.

Adidas is selling Reebok to ABG for $2.5 billion

Sportswear major Adidas has announced that it will be selling Reebok to Authentic Brands Group (ABG) that has been snapping up labels ahead of a planned initial public offering (IPO).

Select users can migrate WhatsApp accounts from iOS to Android

WhatsApp has announced that users can now migrate accounts from iOS to Android.

Mumbai local trains: Documents to be carried from tomorrow

Mumbai local trains are set to start running for fully vaccinated people from tomorrow, August 15.

Vespa 75th-anniversary edition scooter to be launched on August 19

Italian automaker Piaggio has announced that it will launch its Vespa 75th-anniversary edition scooter in India on August 19.

Premier League, Brentford stun Arsenal 2-0: Records broken

Brentford stunned Arsenal 2-0 in the opening match of the 2021/22 Premier League season at the Community Stadium on Friday.

As Taliban advances, it's forcing Afghan women to marry terrorists

Amid reports of the Taliban gaining ground in Afghanistan, the terror group is now reportedly coercing Afghan women to marry its terrorists.

Lamborghini Countach LPI 800-4, with 803hp hybrid powertrain, breaks cover

Italian automaker Lamborghini has revealed its Countach LPI 800-4 supercar. Its production is limited to 112 units and deliveries will commence in the first quarter of 2022.

HONOR Pad V7 Pro goes official in China

Expanding its portfolio of mid-range tablets, HONOR has introduced the Pad V7 Pro in China. It's offered in Wi-Fi-only and 5G variants and carries a starting price tag of CNY 2,599 (roughly Rs. 30,000).

WhatsApp Web, desktop app finally get image editing tools

Facebook-owned messaging service WhatsApp has begun testing a new feature for the desktop client and the web interface that allows users to edit images before sending them by adding emojis, stickers, and text, just like on the mobile app.

OnePlus's latest teaser suggests that 9T might debut after all

OnePlus might have just given us hope that the flagship 9T smartphone might not be canceled after all.

1st Test, WI vs Pakistan: Day 2 report

The West Indies cricket team recovered after facing a top-order collapse on Day 2 of the ongoing first Test against Pakistan at Sabina Park, Kingston.

Afghanistan: Taliban races toward Kabul as more cities fall

The Taliban is now just 50 kilometers away from Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan, as more cities fell to the insurgents in quick succession.

Marvel pays writers just $5,000 for billion-dollar MCU films

With the storylines being the only distinguishing factor between Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) movies and its rivals, a new report by The Guardian highlights that writers who create these epic stories for movies grossing billions of dollars receive just "an invitation to the premiere and a check for $5,000."

Bakuchiol: The plant-based sister of retinol for healthy skin

If you are a skincare buff, you sure have heard of (and used) retinol-based products.

Microsoft Teams will be introducing new feature called 'Top Hits'

Earlier this year, Microsoft made its enterprise-grade Teams video conferencing tool free for all to use. Now, the tool has got a new feature called Top Hits aimed at improving the program's search functionality.

Balayage 101: Everything to know about this hair color trend

With celebrities and fashionistas flaunting their balayage hair colors, it has already become the most sought-out hair trend this season.

Honda U-Be entry-level electric scooter goes global

Japanese automaker Honda has introduced its U-Be electric scooter in the global markets. It was launched in China earlier this month, along with the company's U-Go model.

Hyundai i20 N Line could be unveiled on August 24

Auto giant Hyundai will reportedly unveil its i20 N Line in India on August 24 while the prices will be announced sometime in September.

Vivo X70 Pro appears on IMDA and Bluetooth SIG certifications

Vivo is expected to launch its next-generation flagship X70 series of smartphones in India in September, during the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL 2021).

iQOO 8 series confirmed to offer 120W fast-charging support

iQOO is all set to announce its flagship iQOO 8 series of smartphones in China on August 17. The line-up will include vanilla 8 and 8 Pro models.