08 Oct 2021

IPL 2021 playoffs: All you need to know

The league stage of the 2021 Indian Premier League (IPL) season is done and dusted after 56 matches, which were split across two phases.

IPL 2021, Mumbai Indians beat Sunrisers Hyderabad: Records broken

Mumbai Indians have beaten Sunrisers Hyderabad in the 55th match of 2021 Indian Premier League (IPL) season.

WhatsApp testing feature for hiding profile photos from select contacts

WhatsApp, in its latest move to strengthen security features, is testing a custom privacy setting for hiding profile photos from select contacts.

IPL 2021, RCB win last-ball thriller against DC: Records broken

Delhi Capitals, who finished as the toppers in the Indian Premier League (IPL) standings, were beaten by the Royal Challengers Bangalore in a last-ball thriller.

Why is it imperative to take care of your legs?

Doctors say that our legs tell us a lot about our health. They bear the maximum weight of our bodies and it is imperative to take care of them.

Civilian killings: PDP demands J&K L-G's resignation; says 'situation alarming'

Jammu and Kashmir People's Democratic Party (PDP) on Friday demanded the resignation of J&K's Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha over the recent killings of civilians by terrorists.

With 50,000 bookings, Mahindra XUV700 sold out for six months

Mahindra had opened bookings for the second batch of its XUV700 earlier today and all the 25,000 units got reserved in under two hours. Yesterday, the first batch of 25,000 units got booked in one hour.

Government preparing to handle 4.5-5 lakh COVID-19 cases a day

The Indian government is preparing to handle a surge of up to five lakh coronavirus cases a day, NITI Aayog member (Health) Dr. VK Paul said.

Sushant Singh Rajput's lawyer comes out in Aryan Khan's support

A Mumbai court rejected the bail pleas of Aryan Khan and others in the cruise ship drug case today, but Shah Rukh Khan's son continues to get widespread support.

IPL 2021: MI elect to bat; Manish Pandey leads SRH

Sunrisers Hyderabad and Mumbai Indians are squaring off in the 55th match of IPL 2021.

IPL 2021, RCB vs DC: Kohli elects to field first

Royal Challengers Bangalore and Delhi Capitals will clash in the 56th match of the 2021 Indian Premier League (IPL) season.

Why do our joints make creaking and popping sounds?

The creaking and popping of joints is pretty common and can happen at any age, but becomes more prevalent as we get older.

Five things to know about the real Sardar Udham Singh

Vicky Kaushal's latest venture Sardar Udham is just a few days away from its premiere on Amazon Prime Video this Dussehra, on October 16.

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ZTE Blade A71, with a triple rear camera system, launched

Chinese tech company ZTE has launched its latest Blade-series budget smartphone, the Blade A71, in Malaysia. The handset carries a price-tag of RM 499 (around Rs. 8,950).

Cristiano Ronaldo named Premier League Player of the Month

Cristiano Ronaldo, who returned to Manchester United in the summer after 12 seasons, has bagged the Premier League Player of the Month award for September.

Redmi Note 11 series tipped to support 120W fast-charging

Xiaomi is likely to launch its Redmi Note 11 line-up sometime around March next year. It will arrive as a successor to the Redmi Note 10 series.

High COVID-19 rate in ages 0-19 in India, finds study

A study has found an increased rate of infection of COVID-19 among those aged 0-19 years and women in India.

OnePlus Buds Z2 to debut alongside 9RT on October 13

Alongside the 9RT smartphone, OnePlus is also gearing up to launch the Buds Z2 wireless earphones in China on October 13. It will succeed last year's Buds Z model.

#MumbaiDrugBust: Aryan Khan, others denied bail by Mumbai court

The Esplanade Court, Mumbai, rejected the bail pleas of Aryan Khan (Bollywood megastar Shah Rukh Khan's son), Arbaaz Merchant, and Munmun Dhamecha, who were arrested by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) on Saturday after a raid was conducted on a cruise ship they were on board.

2022 MG ZS EV, with a 437km range, breaks cover

MG Motor has revealed the updated version of its ZS EV in the global markets. It borrows some design features from the petrol-powered ZS and gets a slew of updates inside the cabin.

WBBL: Brisbane Heat sign Indian leg-spinner Poonam Yadav

Women's Big Bash League franchise Brisbane Heat have signed Indian leg-spinner Poonam Yadav for the upcoming season.

Tata Sons acquires Air India for Rs. 18,000 crore

Tata Sons has won the bid to acquire national carrier Air India after placing a winning bid of Rs. 18,000 crore, reports said.

Utter chaos at Mumbai airport amid festive season rush

Chaotic scenes unfolded at the Mumbai airport on Friday as travelers were seen jostling and struggling to catch their flights amid a heavy rush due to the festive season.

Indian Wells: Clijsters ousted in first round, Nishikori advances

Former world number one Kim Clijsters' return to tennis wasn't a smooth one as she was knocked out of the Indian Wells Masters.

#NewsBytesExclusive: How Amit Bansal's WizKlub is accelerating skill-based learning

When seven out of every 10 children would do jobs that don't exist yet, what should children learn today to succeed tomorrow?

Philippines' Ressa, Russia's Muratov; journalists win Nobel Peace Prize

Journalists Maria Ressa and Dmitry Muratov have won the prestigious Nobel Peace Prize for 2021 for "their efforts to safeguard freedom of expression."

'Kotigobba 3' trailer: Kichcha Sudeep is back with mass entertainer!

Kichcha Sudeep will soon be seen in mass entertainer hero look in the actioner Kotigobba 3.

TVS Apache RTR 160 4V, with three ride modes, launched

TVS Motor Company has launched the latest iteration of its Apache RTR 160 4V sports bike in the Indian market.

Decoding KL Rahul's amazing IPL numbers since 2018

Punjab Kings may have bowed out of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 season, however, the major plus for them was the batting of KL Rahul.

Dhoni might not play for CSK next year: Here's why

Mahendra Singh Dhoni will remain with Chennai Super Kings in the next IPL season.

Gurmeet Ram Rahim held guilty in Ranjit Singh murder case

A Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) court on Friday held Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh guilty in the murder case of his disciple Ranjit Singh.

Tata Motors offers festive benefits of up to Rs. 28,000

In a bid to increase sales during the Dussehra-Diwali season, Tata Motors has announced attractive benefits of up to Rs. 28,000 on select models such as the Tiago, Tigor, Nexon, and Nexon EV.

Lakhimpur Kheri: SC slams UP government; says 'dissatisfied with probe'

The Supreme Court on Friday said that it is not satisfied with the steps taken by the Uttar Pradesh government in the Lakhimpur Kheri violence case probe.

Union Minister's son, accused in Lakhimpur case, skips police summons

Ashish Mishra, accused in the Lakhimpur Kheri case, skipped police summons on Friday amid fears that he may have fled to Nepal.

No quarantine for fully vaccinated Indians in UK from Monday

The United Kingdom has announced that Indians who are fully vaccinated with Covishield or any other UK-approved coronavirus vaccine will not have to quarantine upon arrival in Britain from Monday, October 11.

Motorola launches Moto E40 and Moto G Pure smartphones

Ahead of its launch in India on October 12, Lenovo-owned Motorola has announced the Moto E40 smartphone in Europe. Separately, the company has also introduced the budget-range Moto G Pure model in the US.

UEFA Nations League, France stun Belgium 3-2: Records broken

FIFA 2018 World Cup winners France came from behind to beat world number one side Belgium to reach the finale of the UEFA Nations League.

Abhimanyu Mithun announces retirement from First-Class cricket

Karnataka pacer Abhimanyu Mithun has announced his retirement from First-Class cricket.

MG Astor to be launched in India on October 11

MG Motor will launch its much-awaited Astor SUV in the Indian market on October 11.

'Dune' final trailer hints at a franchise in development

Warner Bros. released the final trailer of its upcoming science-fiction extravaganza Dune recently.

OnePlus 9RT to be launched in China on October 13

OnePlus is all set to launch the 9RT smartphone in China on October 13, the company has confirmed.

Samsung Galaxy A13 5G's Geekbench listing reveals Dimensity 700 chipset

Samsung is working on a new budget range A-series smartphone, the A13 5G. In the latest development, the handset has been spotted on Geekbench with model number SM-A136U, revealing its key specifications.

RBI keeps repo rate unchanged at 4%

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has decided to keep the repo rate unchanged at 4 percent for the eighth straight time.

Moto E40 will be launched in India on October 12

Motorola is all set to launch its latest E-series smartphone, the Moto E40, in India on October 12 via Flipkart.

India, China had brief face-off in Tawang last week: Reports

Indian and Chinese troops were reportedly engaged in yet another face-off last week along the Line of Actual Control in Arunachal Pradesh.

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Twitter tests anti-abuse heads-up prompts for potentially intense conversations

In its latest attempt to combat pervasive harassment on its platform, Twitter is testing an anti-abuse feature that gives its users a heads-up before they enter potentially heated conversations.

YouTube adds feature to resume playing partially-watched videos on web

YouTube is rolling out a new feature that will allow desktop users to resume videos they could not finish watching on their smartphones.

Prices of Jeep Compass increased by up to Rs. 20,000

Jeep has announced a price-hike of up to Rs. 20,000 on its Compass SUV in India.

MINI Anniversary Edition car goes official in the US

To celebrate 60 years of its motorsport heritage, BMW-owned luxury brand MINI has revealed its Anniversary Edition car.

Amazon takes another step to improve Alexa's accessibility

Your human companions may zone out during conversations but that shouldn't be the case with programmatically controlled voice assistants, right?

07 Oct 2021

CoinSwitch Kuber raises $260 million, becomes India's second crypto unicorn

Cryptocurrency exchange CoinSwitch Kuber announced it has raised $260 million in a Series C round of funding, bumping up its valuation to $1.9 billion.

IPL 2021, KKR thrash RR in Sharjah: Records broken

Kolkata Knight Riders have virtually made it to the playoffs by beating Rajasthan Royals in match number 54 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 season on Thursday.

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

Royal Challengers Bangalore and Delhi Capitals will clash in the 56th match of the 2021 Indian Premier League (IPL) season.

Prabhas to star in director Sandeep Reddy Vanga's next, 'Spirit'

Baahubali fame Prabhas is on a signing spree!

Hero Xpulse 200 4V goes official at Rs. 1.28 lakh

Hero MotoCorp has launched its Xpulse 200 4V adventure motorbike in India.

OnePlus 9 RT's launch teased; more details tomorrow

OnePlus is expected to launch a new 9-series smartphone, called the 9 RT, in China and India on October 15.

SKODA SLAVIA to be unveiled in India later this year

As part of its "India 2.0" project, SKODA has announced that it is working on a new mid-sized sedan called SLAVIA. It will make its world premiere in India by the end of this year and will be launched in 2022.

COVID-19 vaccination: 7% of India's population hesitant, finds survey

COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among adult Indians has reduced to 7% of the total population, the lowest among Indians since January 2021, a survey has found.

#MumbaiDrugBust: Court grants judicial custody to Aryan Khan, others

The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) produced Aryan Khan (Bollywood megastar Shah Rukh Khan's son), Arbaaz Merchant, Munmun Dhamecha, and five others, in a Mumbai court today for a remand hearing.

IPL 2021, KKR vs RR: Sanju Samson elects to field

Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals are facing each other in the 54th match of 2021 Indian Premier League (IPL) season.

OPPO A54s tipped to cost €219; specifications leaked

OPPO is reportedly working on a new A-series smartphone, called the OPPO A54s.

BJP MP's car hits protesting farmers in Haryana; 1 injured

Even as tensions from the Lakhimpur Kheri incident refuse to simmer down, farmers in Haryana alleged a car belonging to BJP MP Nayab Saini hit farmers protesting in Ambala.

Mahindra XUV700 garners 25,000 bookings in an hour

In an overwhelming achievement, Mahindra has received 25,000 bookings for the XUV700 in India within a span of one hour.

IPL 2021, Punjab Kings overcome Chennai Super Kings: Records broken

Punjab Kings have beaten Chennai Super Kings in the 53rd match of the 2021 Indian Premier League (IPL) season.

Mumbai NCB raid: BJP worker, private detective's involvement sparks controversy

The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) is facing political heat after a BJP worker and a private detective were found involved in the recent drug bust on a cruise ship in which Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan's son Aryan Khan was arrested.

TVS Jupiter 125 scooter launched in India at Rs. 73,400

TVS Motor Company has launched the Jupiter 125 scooter in India. Its prices start at Rs. 73,400 for the entry-level drum brake model.

AUSW vs INDW: Jemimah Rodrigues surpasses 1,000 T20I runs

The first T20I between Australia Women and India Women was abandoned due to rain.

Tanzanian novelist Abdulrazak Gurnah wins 2021 Nobel Literature Prize

The 2021 Nobel Prize in Literature went to Tanzanian novelist Abdulrazak Gurnah for his "uncompromising and compassionate" works depicting the impact of colonialism, the Swedish Academy announced on Thursday.

Hrithik Roshan writes for Aryan Khan, 'Own everything you experience'

Bollywood actor Hrithik Roshan has come out in support of Shah Rukh Khan's son as he penned a heartfelt note for Aryan Khan on Instagram.

Lexus ES (facelift) debuts in India at Rs. 56.65 lakh

Toyota-owned luxury brand Lexus has launched the facelifted version of its ES sedan in India. It is available in two trims: Exquisite and Luxury.

Xiaomi's MIX FOLD 2 tipped to support 120W fast-charging

Xiaomi had launched its first-ever foldable smartphone, the Mi MIX FOLD, in March this year and now, the tech giant is working on the next-generation model, called MIX FOLD 2.

This is how you can safeguard yourself from noise pollution

The festive season has started. This is the time when people are in their full glory.

Madhur Bhandarkar extending Satyajit Ray's 'Apu Trilogy', bringing us 'Avijatrik'

Bollywood filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar is all set to present his debut upcoming Bengali movie Avijatrik.

Ladies, here are some outfit ideas for Durga Puja celebrations

Durga Puja is one of the most enjoyed festivals in India.

Locally assembled Mercedes-Benz S-Class launched at Rs. 1.57 crore

German automaker Mercedes-Benz has launched the locally assembled S-Class sedan in India. It starts at Rs. 1.57 crore and is available in two versions, namely S350d and S450 4MATIC.

Reliance Retail set to bring 7-Eleven stores to Indian shores

Indian billionaire businessman Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Retail Ltd. will soon bring 7-Eleven Inc.'s convenience stores to India.

J&K: Terror attack at Srinagar government school; two teachers killed

Two school teachers were reportedly shot dead by unidentified terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar on Thursday.

Apple makes tracing AirPods Pro, AirPods Max easier: Details here

Following the iOS 15 release in September, Apple is now rolling out a firmware update, adding functionalities inside its Find My app, for improved searches of misplaced or lost H1 chip-powered AirPods.

IPL 2021, CSK vs PBKS: KL Rahul elects to field

Chennai Super Kings and Punjab Kings are locking horns in the 53rd match of IPL 2021.

POCO M4 Pro 5G tipped to arrive by early November

POCO will launch a new M-series smartphone, the M4 Pro 5G, in the global markets by the end of October or early November, according to 91mobiles.

Up to Rs. 50,000 off on Hyundai cars this month

In order to increase sales during the festive season, automakers are introducing special benefits across their product range.

Varun Gandhi dropped from BJP body after criticizing Lakhimpur case

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Varun Gandhi was removed from the party's National Executive on Thursday.

Toyota Fortuner Legender 4X4 SUV debuts at Rs. 42.33 lakh

The range-topping Legender trim of the Toyota Fortuner SUV has received an all-wheel-drive version in India.

England all-rounder Ben Stokes undergoes second finger surgery

England cricket team all-rounder Ben Stokes has undergone a second finger surgery.

Bookings for the Mahindra XUV700 now open in India

Mahindra has started accepting bookings for its flagship SUV, the XUV700, in India.

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

Sunrisers Hyderabad will take on Mumbai Indians in the 55th match of 2021 Indian Premier League (IPL) season.

Google Pixel 6 will start at €649; pre-order gift revealed

Google is all set to launch the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro smartphones on October 19.

Spain beat Italy, reach UEFA Nations League final: Records broken

Spain ended Italy's record 37-game unbeaten run to reach the UEFA Nations League final.

SC seeks status report from UP in Lakhimpur Kheri case

The Supreme Court on Thursday sought a status report from the Uttar Pradesh government in the Lakhimpur Kheri case regarding the FIR and the arrests.

Kajol, Revathy collaborating for real-life inspired film, 'The Last Hurrah'

Kajol, who was last seen in the trilingual Netflix film Tribhanga, has signed a new film, The Last Hurrah.

Tips to take good care of your pet birds

Having birds as pets can be quite different compared to dogs and cats. They are undoubtedly gorgeous, but taking care of birds can be challenging.

15 killed as truck crashes into passenger bus in Barabanki

In a tragic incident, at least 15 people were killed in the Barabanki district of Uttar Pradesh as a truck collided with a passenger bus.

IPL 2021: Dominic Drakes replaces Sam Curran at CSK

Chennai Super Kings have signed Barbados seamer Dominic Drakes as a replacement for Sam Curran for the remainder of IPL 2021.

Nissan increases prices of Magnite by up to Rs. 17,000

Japanese automaker Nissan has introduced another price-hike on its Nissan compact SUV in India. Though the reason behind the move is unclear, the car has become costlier by up to Rs. 17,000, depending on the variant.

Jio compensates users affected by yesterday's service outage: Details here

Reliance Jio users in some parts of India faced an outage where they had absolutely no cellular connectivity for a few hours Wednesday morning. Frustrated users took to Twitter to share how the issue affected them.

2022 Ford Mustang gets Stealth Edition and California Special variants

For the 2022 model year, US automaker Ford has introduced a Stealth Edition model of the Mustang sports car. It brings cosmetic changes both inside and out.

Realme GT Neo2 to debut in India on October 13

Realme is all set to launch its latest mid-range GT-series smartphone, the GT Neo2, in India on October 13 at 12:30pm, the company has confirmed.

Supreme Court: CJI-led bench to hear Lakhimpur Kheri matter today

The Supreme Court will hear a matter pertaining to the violence in Uttar Pradesh's Lakhimpur Kheri on Thursday.

Lakhimpur: New video shows SUV violently ramming into unarmed farmers

A new clip of an SUV ramming into a farmers' protest in the Lakhimpur Kheri district of Uttar Pradesh has emerged.

Whistleblower alleges RSS promotes fear, anti-Muslim narratives on Facebook

Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen has kicked up a storm in the US with her leaks highlighting how Facebook's internal decisions are detrimental to individual well-being and society at large.

Thomson 42PATH2121 Smart TV Review: Is it worth buying?

The popular screen sizes for Full HD TVs in India are 40 and 43-inches. 42-inch TVs used to be a thing almost a decade ago and Thomson is looking to bring it back in their PATH series of Android TVs targeted at budget conscious buyers. And even better, they have priced the 42-inch model similar to competing 40-inch TVs.

Tata Punch to be launched in India on October 20

Tata Motors will launch its Punch micro-SUV in India on October 20, according to various reports. The bookings for the car are already underway.

TECNO announces CAMON 18 and CAMON 18P smartphones

After CAMON 18 Premier, TECNO has unveiled two new smartphones, the CAMON 18 and CAMON 18P, in Nigeria.

Moto E40 spotted on retailer website; specifications and price leaked

Motorola is likely to launch a new E-series smartphone, the Moto E40, soon. Now, the handset has appeared on eMAG, a Romanian retailer website, revealing its specifications as well as pricing details.