04 Oct 2021

IPL 2021: Decoding the playoffs qualification scenario

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 season sees its business end with a few more league matches left.

COVID-19 losing pandemic characteristics, becoming endemic in Karnataka: Experts

Experts in Karnataka suggested that COVID-19 might have lost its pandemic characteristics and is now slipping toward an endemic phase in the state.

IPL 2021, DC go atop after beating CSK: Records broken

Delhi Capitals beat Chennai Super Kings to go top of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 standings.

#FacebookDown: Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram are all down for users worldwide

Facebook and major social media platforms owned by it—WhatsApp and Instagram—have suffered a major global outage on Monday night.

'Tit-for-tat' against protesting farmers; Haryana CM calls for armed groups

Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar is at the heart of a controversy after his remarks on the farmers' protest have gone viral.

Facebook whistleblower says company encouraged hate speech for profit

The whistleblower who leaked several thousand pages of Facebook's internal research and documentation publicly revealed her identity on national television in the US on Sunday.

Know about Satish Maneshinde, the seasoned lawyer representing Aryan Khan

The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) recently arrested Aryan Khan, the 23-year-old son of Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan, in a drugs case.

Minister's son free, I'm arrested: Priyanka Gandhi on UP violence

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra was arrested early Monday as she headed to meet the kin of the farmers killed in Lakhimpur Kheri yesterday.

Windows 11 could seriously affect gaming performance: Here's why

The virtualization-based security (VBS) function of Microsoft's Windows 11 reduces gaming performance by up to 30%, reported hardware performance benchmarking software company, UL Benchmarks.

'Udanpirappe' trailer: Can Jyotika reunite her husband and her brother?

Famed South Indian movie star Jyotika's 50th project, titled Udanpirappe, was recently confirmed to get an OTT release on Amazon Prime Video.

Man trespasses Kylie Jenner's LA mansion and lights fireworks, held

Beauty mogul Kylie Jenner has millions of fans, but some of them are creepy.

IPL 2021, DC vs CSK: Pant elects to bowl first

Delhi Capitals and Chennai Super Kings will lock horns in the 50th match of 2021 Indian Premier League (IPL) season.

2022 Kawasaki Versys 1000 bike goes official

JapaneSe automaker Kawasaki has unveiled the 2022 iteration of its Versys 1000 motorbike. It is available in three versions: standard, S, and SE.

OnePlus 9 RT appears on Geekbench with Snapdragon 888 processor

OnePlus is expected to launch its latest 9-series smartphone, the 9 RT, on October 15.

Drug bust case: Aryan Khan's custody extended till October 7

The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) today presented Aryan Khan, son of Bollywood megastar Shah Rukh Khan, and eight others arrested in the Cordelia Cruises' Empress ship drug bust case on Saturday, before a court in Mumbai today.

Coronavirus: 70% of India's adult population receive 1 vaccine dose

Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said on Monday that 70% of India's eligible adult population has been administered at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose.

Aryan Khan arrest: Know about Munmun Dhamecha, Arbaaz Merchantt, others

As Aryan Khan's hearing is underway in a Mumbai court, the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) officials told a portal that they will not be visiting father Shah Rukh Khan's house, Mannat, for investigation.

Realme GT Neo2 officially listed in India; key specifications revealed

Realme is gearing up to launch the GT Neo2 smartphone in India in the coming days.

IPL 2021: Who is SRH's fast bowler Umran Malik?

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 season has seen Lockie Ferguson and Anrich Nortje bowl the fastest deliveries so far.

David Julius, Ardem Patapoutian jointly awarded Nobel Prize in Medicine

David Julius and Ardem Patapoutian jointly won the 2021 Nobel Prize in Medicine for their discoveries of receptors for temperature and touch.

Decoding Neymar's numbers in the UEFA Champions League

Paris Saint-Germain will be upbeat after beating Manchester City last week in the UEFA Champions League.

MG Astor SUV offers 14 ADAS safety features in India

The MG Astor SUV, which was unveiled last month, will be launched in India on October 7. The car is available with as many as 14 radar-based Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) facilities.

2021 Jaguar F-PACE SVR SUV launched at Rs. 1.51 crore

Jaguar Land Rover has launched its performance-oriented 2021 F-PACE SVR SUV in India. Its deliveries have also commenced.

Aryan Khan arrest aftermath: SRK-BYJU's association lambasted, Bollywood trolled online

Following the arrest of Aryan Khan, the 23-year-old son of Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, the internet has been rife with attacking the actor.

Video showing Air India plane stuck under overbridge goes viral

In a bizarre incident, a scrapped Air India plane was spotted stuck under an overbridge near the Delhi airport as it was being transported by road on October 2.

La Liga, Espanyol stun Real Madrid 2-1: Records broken

La Liga leaders Real Madrid suffered a shock 2-1 defeat against Espanyol in gameweek eight.

SKODA RAPID Matte Edition goes official at Rs. 12 lakh

Czech automaker SKODA has launched the Matte Edition of its RAPID sedan in India. The car flaunts a new paintwork and provides more features as compared to the standard model.

ZyCoV-D expected to be rolled out in two weeks: Report

The indigenous COVID-19 vaccine developed by Zydus Cadila, called ZyCoV-D, is likely to be rolled out in the next two weeks.

Apple Watch Series 7 to start at Rs. 42,000

Apple's new-generation smartwatch, the Watch Series 7, is yet to be launched in India but thanks to Flipkart, we now know how much you will have to pay to own one of the models.

Aryan Khan arrest: NCB might seek custody extension

Aryan Khan, Bollywood megastar Shah Rukh Khan's son, is en route to the court today, where Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) will most likely ask for another day of his custody.

Hyperloop in India, Saudi Arabia much sooner than you think

On the sidelines of the Dubai Expo 2020 that kicked off on October 1, Emirati multinational logistics company DP World's CEO and Virgin Hyperloop Chairman, Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, said that Hyperloop could become a reality in several parts of the world before this decade ends.

IPL 2021, RR vs MI: Here is the match preview

Match number 51 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 sees Rajasthan Royals take on Mumbai Indians in Sharjah on Tuesday.

Shweta Tiwari birthday special: Listing her best reality show performances

Popular television actress Shweta Tiwari has been in the business for a long time now and still pushes hard to stay relevant.

Ghanshyam Nayak laid to rest; 'TMKOC' producer, co-actors attend funeral

Ghanshyam Nayak, best-known for playing Nattu Kaka in Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, passed away on Sunday after losing a long-standing battle with cancer.

Tata Punch micro-SUV revealed in four trims; bookings open

Tata Motors has unveiled its Punch micro-SUV in India. It is available in four trim levels, namely Pure, Adventure, Accomplished, and Creative. The bookings for the car are underway.

Lakhimpur Kheri violence: Death toll reaches 9; murder case registered

The death toll in the Lakhimpur Kheri violence has reached nine after the body of a local journalist, who had been missing after Sunday's violence, was found Monday morning.

2022 Alfa Romeo Giulia and Stelvio, with more equipment, revealed

Italian automaker Alfa Romeo has unveiled the 2022 versions of its Giulia and Stelvio cars in the US. They are available in four trim levels: Sprint, Ti, Veloce, and Quadrifoglio.

Mahindra XUV700 (petrol) review: Should you buy it?

Recently, we drove the Mahindra XUV700 in its flagship diesel automatic form and were impressed by the overall performance, handling, and smooth automatic gearbox.

Pandora Papers: Hidden riches of Sachin Tendulkar, Ambani, others exposed

Cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, Reliance ADAG chief Anil Ambani, Biocon's Kiran Mazumdar Shaw are among over 300 Indians who have hidden their wealth in offshore accounts, the Pandora Papers leak has found.

Mumbai cruise case: Aryan Khan to be produced before court

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan's son Aryan Khan and seven others will be produced before a court in Mumbai today.

'The Guilty': Jake Gyllenhaal ably leads this confining thriller

The Guilty, the English adaptation of the brilliant Danish film Den Skyldige, is now streaming on Netflix.

HONOR 50 to debut in Europe on October 26

Chinese tech brand HONOR will launch its latest HONOR 50 smartphone in the European market on October 26, as per an official announcement. The device had debuted in China in June this year.

DC giving free NFTs if you signup for this event!

DC has announced that it will give away non-fungible tokens (NFTs) for free to people who register for its FanDome event slated for October 16.

Prior to launch in India, TVS Jupiter 125 scooter teased

TVS Motor Company has teased a new two-wheeler that will be launched in India on October 7. It is expected to be the Jupiter 125 scooter.

Volkswagen Polo Matte Edition hatchback spotted at dealership; launch soon

The Volkswagen Polo Matte Edition, which was unveiled back in March, has made its way to dealerships. It should be up for grabs this festive season.

Mahesh Manjrekar to make film on Gandhi's assassin Nathuram Godse

Filmmaker Mahesh Manjrekar has announced that his next film would be based on the life of Nathuram Godse who had assassinated the Father of the Nation.

03 Oct 2021

Premier League, Man City hold Liverpool at Anfield: Records broken

Manchester City held rivals Liverpool 2-2 in gameweek seven of the Premier League 2021-22 season.

IPL 2021, KKR overcome SRH: Records broken

Kolkata Knight Riders beat Sunrisers Hyderabad in a low-scoring affair in Dubai.

Daniel Craig to finally get 'Hollywood Walk of Fame' star

Actor Daniel Craig has become the latest actor to receive a star on the famous Hollywood Walk of Fame.

iOS

Is the iOS version 15.0.1 a worthy upgrade?

Contrary to Apple's expectations, iOS 15 was a user experience disaster in the weeks following its launch. The smartphone giant has now attempted to make amends by releasing the iOS version 15.0.1 update.

Air pollution: Delhi to get Rs. 18cr as 'Green Fund'

The Centre has decided to sanction a "Green Fund" worth Rs. 18 crore for Delhi under the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) to mitigate air pollution.

'The Big Picture' promo: Ranveer Singh steals the limelight

The wait for Ranveer Singh fans is finally over as The Gully Boy actor turns a TV host for the first time with the upcoming quiz game show The Big Picture.

COVAXIN trial data for children aged 2-18 submitted to DCGI

Bharat Biotech has reportedly submitted trial data of its COVID-19 vaccine, COVAXIN, for children aged under 18 years to the Drugs and Comptroller General of India (DCGI).

Europe-Japan space mission captures rare image of Mercury

Two linked spacecraft built by the European Space Agency (ESA) and Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), together known as BepiColombo, snapped their first close-up pictures of Mercury.

IPL 2021, RCB beat PBKS: List of records broken

Royal Challengers Bangalore beat Punjab Kings in match number 48 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 season on Sunday.

IPL 2021, KKR vs SRH: Williamson elects to bat first

Kolkata Knight Riders and Sunrisers Hyderabad are taking on each other in the 49th match of 2021 Indian Premier League (IPL) season.

UP: Union Minister's son runs over protesting farmers; 2 killed

Union Minister of State (MoS) for Home Ajay Mishra's son allegedly ran his car over protesting farmers in Uttar Pradesh's Lakhimpur Kheri on Sunday, killing two.

#DealOfTheDay: Discounts of up to Rs. 10,000 on OnePlus 9

If you are looking to buy a flagship 5G handset at a discounted price, this deal is unmissable. Amazon is offering a discount of Rs. 3,000 on the OnePlus 9 5G smartphone.

'#BedisBoy is here!': Angad, Neha become parents for second time

Actors Angad Bedi and Neha Dhupia became parents to a baby boy on Sunday.

Lotus Emira First Edition sports car launched in the US

Lotus has announced the Emira First Edition sports car in the US. To recall, it was unveiled last month and will head to production next year.

Singhu border protest spells trouble, losses for shopkeepers, commuters

Farmers have been sitting at Delhi's Singhu border for over 10 months, blocking the highway, protesting against the government's agricultural laws.

Kangana gives her two cents on divorce after Samantha-Chaitanya split

After months of speculation, actors Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Naga Chaitanya announced their separation on Saturday.

Australia Women and India Women draw D/N Test: Records broken

The lone Day/Night Test match between Australia Women and India Women ended in a draw.

Flipkart deal: iPhone 12, 12 mini available at lowest-ever prices

If you were waiting for the right time to buy an iPhone 12 series smartphone, this is the best deal for you.

Note these dos and don'ts when it comes to diapers

One thing that you should always carry along with your baby is loads of diapers.

'Jodha Akbar' actress Manisha Yadav dies of brain hemorrhage

Television actress Manisha Yadav, who appeared as Salima Begum on Balaji Telefilms' popular historical romantic drama Jodha Akbar, is no more.

Mahindra XUV300 (diesel) recalled over intercooler hose issue in India

Mahindra has issued a recall order for the diesel variants of its XUV300 car in India to replace a defective intercooler hose that might develop cracks over time.

Mamata Banerjee beats BJP candidate in Bhabanipur; retains CM seat

Trinamool Congress (TMC) supremo Mamata Banerjee won the by-poll from the Bhabanipur Assembly constituency in West Bengal.

IPL 2021, RCB vs PBKS: Kohli elects to bat first

Royal Challengers Bangalore and Punjab Kings are squaring off in the 48th match of 2021 Indian Premier League (IPL) season.

Alcatel 3X Plus, with a UNISOC SC9863A chipset, goes official

Tech brand Alcatel has introduced its latest 3X-series smartphone, the 3X Plus, in Argentina. It carries a price-tag of ARS 23,999 (roughly Rs. 18,000).

Ellyse Perry registers 5,000 runs and 300 wickets (international cricket)

Australia's Ellyse Perry has become the first-ever woman to register the double of 5,000 runs and 300 wickets in international cricket.

Yamaha AEROX 155 maxi-scooter reaches dealerships in India

The Yamaha AEROX 155 maxi-style scooter, which was launched in India last month, has made its way to dealerships.

'Congress compromising national security,' Piyush Goyal on Punjab crisis

Targeting the Indian National Congress over the political crisis in Punjab, Union Minister Piyush Goyal on Sunday slammed the party, saying that it is "compromising on national security for petty, personal, or political gains of few people."

Decoding Karim Benzema's numbers in the UEFA Champions League

Veteran Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema is pivotal for the club's chances this season in the UEFA Champions League.

iQOO Z5x to get Dimensity 900 processor and 44W fast-charging

iQOO's next Z-series model, the Z5x, is rumored to go official in China this month. In the latest development, a tipster has claimed that the smartphone will come with a MediaTek Dimensity 900 chipset and 44W fast-charging support.

Teach communication skills to your children from an early age

No matter how intelligent you are, communication skills are all you have to convey your feelings and emotions.

Mileage figures and variant details of Force Gurkha SUV revealed

Force Motors has revealed that the 2021 Gurkha SUV, which was launched in India last month, delivers a mileage of 10-12km/liter in 4x2 mode and 8-10km/liter in 4x4 configuration.

IPL 2021, DC vs CSK: Here is the match preview

Delhi Capitals and Chennai Super Kings will lock horns in the 50th match of 2021 Indian Premier League (IPL) season.

La Liga, Atletico Madrid beat Barcelona: Records broken

La Liga champions Atletico Madrid overcame Barcelona 2-0 at home in gameweek eight.

Here's why security researchers think Amazon's Astro bot isn't safe

Amazon has been known to use robots at its warehouses for years. Last month, the company released a cute-looking robot for consumers called Astro.

SRK's son Aryan Khan arrested in Mumbai cruise drugs case

The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has reportedly arrested Aryan Khan, the son of Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan, in connection with a drugs raid on a cruise off the Mumbai coast on Saturday night.

Samsung's 5G-ready Galaxy F42 and M52 now available in India

Samsung had launched the Galaxy F42 5G and M52 5G smartphones in India last month. Now, the handsets have gone on sale in the country via Amazon, Flipkart, and Samsung's website.

These tips will help you introduce vegetables to your children

Parents usually remain worried about their children's health. And, food plays an important role in ensuring that the tiny tot is growing up well.

Mahindra's 'Javelin SUV' for Neeraj Chopra previewed in spy images

Mahindra will introduce a special version of its XUV700 for Tokyo 2020 Olympic gold medalist Neeraj Chopra in the coming weeks. It is likely to be called "Mahindra Javelin" or "Javelin by Mahindra."

Here's how you can keep your shoes clean for long

Shoes add a distinct look to your overall get-up.

Google Pixel 6 appears in official advertisement; launch imminent

Google is gearing up to launch the Pixel 6 smartphone in the coming days. Now, Google Japan has released an advertisement for the handset with the caption "Coming Soon."

NCB conducts raid at cruise ship, Bollywood megastar's son held

In a shocking development, the son of a Bollywood megastar has been detained by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) for the alleged possession of drugs.

Bhabanipur by-poll vote count begins; result to decide Mamata's fate

The counting of votes has begun for the Bhabanipur by-poll, which will decide whether Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee gets to retain her seat as West Bengal Chief Minister.

Premier League, Brighton 0-0 Arsenal: Records broken

Brighton missed several opportunities as Arsenal held on for a goalless draw in a crucial Premier League encounter at the Amex Stadium.

iQOO Z5x's JD listing suggests debut this month

Vivo-backed iQOO is reportedly working on its next Z-series smartphone, the Z5x. In the latest development, the handset has been spotted on China's retailer JD.com, which hints at its launch in October.

New-generation Alpina XB7 previewed in spy shots; design details revealed

German automaker Alpina is expected to unveil its facelifted XB7 SUV next year.

Redmi releases MIUI 12.5 update for Note 7, 7S smartphones

Redmi has started rolling out the MIUI 12.5 update for its Note 7 and 7S smartphones in the international market as well as in India.

Zongshen RA9 concept cruiser bike goes official in China

Piaggio Group's Chinese partner Zongshen has showcased its RA9 concept motorbike at the CIMA Motor Show. It should make its way to production soon.

Samsung releases Android 11 update for Galaxy A02

Tech giant Samsung has started rolling out the Android 11 update for its Galaxy A02 smartphone. The firmware is currently seeding in Russia and brings all the goodies of Android 11 as well as features of One UI, which are supported on entry-level Galaxy models.