18 Oct 2021

T20 WC, India beat England in warm-up game: Match report

India claimed a comprehensive victory against England in their first warm-up fixture of the 2021 ICC T20 World Cup.

Will we be able to access Wi-Fi on Moon soon?

Move over Starlink, NASA's new study has pitched a plan to help America's internet coverage issues.

Migrant laborers flee J&K as civilian killings by terrorists rise

A large number of non-local laborers were reportedly seen waiting for trains and buses in Srinagar to leave the Kashmir Valley following a spate of terrorist attacks targeting migrants from Bihar and Uttar Pradesh.

T20 World Cup Qualifiers, Sri Lanka beat Namibia: Records broken

Sri Lanka opened their campaign in the ICC T20 World Cup qualifying stage with a win over beaten Namibia.

Apple's 2021 MacBook Pro launched at Rs. 1.95 lakh onwards

Apple has announced the all-new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models as its most-capable laptops yet.

'Dybbuk' teaser out: Emraan Hashmi-starrer is releasing on October 29

Bollywood horror king Emraan Hashmi is back with a scare-fest, titled Dybbuk - The Curse is Real, after a long time.

Delhi HC summons Hansal Mehta for his upcoming project 'Faraaz'

Filmmaker Hansal Mehta had announced in August that his next project will be called Faraaz and will be based on the 2016 Bangladesh terror attacks.

Former US official Colin Powell dies of COVID-19 complications

Former United States official Colin Luther Powell has died at the age of 84 at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Maryland.

Get ready for Kartik Aaryan's 'Dhamaka' on November 19

It looks like Kartik Aaryan is on a roll!

MoS Ajay Mishra blames local police for Lakhimpur Kheri violence

Union Minister of State for Home Ajay Mishra on Sunday blamed the local police for the Lakhimpur Kheri violence earlier this month.

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Fabindia faces wrath of netizens over its Jashn-e-Riwaaz ad campaign

Popular ethnic wear chain Fabindia had recently launched a festive ad campaign to promote its Jashn-e-Riwaaz collection.

Follow these tips to manage your diabetes this Diwali

The countdown to Diwali starts right after Dussehra and this is when we start cleaning our homes, gifting our loved ones, making sweets, and whatnot.

'Sooryavanshi': First song 'Aila Re Aila' releases on October 21

Sooryavanshi makers are gearing up for the film's promotions, and the good news is the first song of the project is ready to get launched this week.

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2021/22: Ajinkya Rahane to lead Mumbai

India's Test vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane is set to lead Mumbai in the impending Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 tournament.

#HealthBytes: Some simple ways to keep your heart healthy

Heart attack is one of the leading causes of death in both men and women. Sadly, it has become a lot more common in young people and some doctors have termed this situation as "alarming."

India in 'tapering phase' of second wave of COVID-19

India is currently in the "tapering phase" of the second wave of COVID-19, said Dr. VK Paul, the chief of the outbreak's task force.

'Easy On Me': Adele is vulnerable, relatable in emotional track

British singer/songwriter Adele released Easy On Me, the first single in almost six years, and immediately won over everyone.

2022 Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10R, with new color option, breaks cover

Japanese automaker Kawasaki has revealed the 2022 iteration of its Ninja ZX-10R motorbike. It should make its way to India sometime next year.

Vivo Y3s (2021), with a MediaTek Helio P35 processor, launched

Vivo has launched a new Y3s (2021) budget smartphone in India. The handset carries a price-tag of Rs. 9,490 and is up for grabs via Vivo India's official website and other partner retail stores.

Screen time increases risk of myopia in children, finds study

Gone are the days when children were seen playing outdoors and doing creative activities.

Punjab Police officer's car runs over 2 women; 1 dead

A speeding car mowed down two young women in Jalandhar, Punjab this morning, killing one of them and critically injuring the other.

T20 World Cup, Curtis Campher takes double hat-trick: Key stats

Ireland's Curtis Campher, on Monday, scripted history by taking a double hat-trick.

A-listers doubled fees while crew had pay cuts: Ronit Roy

Actor Ronit Roy recently took on A-list stars for hiking their fees to almost double during the pandemic, when other crew members have had to face pay cuts.

Gurmeet Ram Rahim sentenced for life in 2002 murder case

A Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) court today sentenced Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh to life imprisonment in the murder case of his disciple Ranjit Singh.

Nokia XR20 rugged smartphone launched in India at Rs. 47,000

HMD Global has launched its latest rugged smartphone, the XR20, in India.

Renault is offering great deals on these cars this Diwali

In an attempt to increase sales this Diwali, French automaker Renault is offering discounts of up to Rs. 2.5 lakh on its entire line-up, including the KWID, Triber, KIGER, and Duster.

A few effective weight loss tips for people over 40

Weight loss is an endless mission for most people.

West Bengal: BJP youth wing leader killed; TMC under scanner

In the latest instance of political violence in West Bengal, Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) youth wing leader Mithun Ghosh was shot dead, allegedly by the ruling Trinamool Congress (TMC).

Sri Lanka's first Test captain Bandula Warnapura dies at 68

Bandula Warnapura, the first to captain Sri Lanka in Test cricket, passed away on October 18.

Here's how Facebook is proceeding to build its metaverse

Despite a whistleblower and a worldwide service outage, Facebook continues its headlong dive into the metaverse and the journey of building it.

PlayGo BH22 Wireless Headphones Review: Solid battery backup, average sound

We have reviewed quite a few true wireless (TWS) earbuds and wireless neckbands, of late.

Lawyer shot dead at district court in Uttar Pradesh's Shahjahanpur

A lawyer was shot dead inside a district court complex in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh on Monday morning.

J&K Poonch encounter: 3 locals detained; operation enters day 7

The Jammu and Kashmir Police detained three locals on Sunday at Bhatta Durian in Poonch on the suspicion that they had provided logistical support to the terrorists involved in the latest Poonch encounter.

Paula Badosa wins Paribas Open, clinches maiden WTA 1000 title

Spain's Paula Badosa, on Sunday, won the Paribas Open with an enthralling three-set victory over former world number one Victoria Azarenka.

Russian crew lands back on Earth after shooting in space

A Russian film crew just completed the production of a movie literally out of this world!

Vivo S10e, with a MediaTek Dimensity 900 processor, goes official

Vivo has launched its latest mid-range S-series smartphone, the S10e, in China.

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Cricketer Prithvi Shaw drives home BMW 6 Series Gran Turismo

Indian cricketer Prithvi Shaw has brought home the 630i M Sport variant of the BMW 6 Series Gran Turismo, adorned in a white shade. To recall, the 6 Series Gran Turismo was launched in India earlier this year.

Realme Q3s tipped to cost CNY 1,999

Realme is all set to launch its latest Q-series smartphone, the Q3s, in China tomorrow, i.e. October 19.

Assam Police issues alert over ISI, Al Qaeda terror plots

The Assam Police has issued a high alert in the state after receiving intelligence inputs of terror plots in the state and other places in the country by Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and Al Qaeda.

Vidyut Jammwal's 'Sanak' review: Only flashy action scenes work here

Our expectation from new age action star Vidyut Jammwal is mostly of impressive action movies.

Cameron Norrie wins maiden Masters 1000 title at Indian Wells

Great Britain's Cameron Norrie won the 2021 BNP Paribas Open after claiming a three-set victory over Nikoloz Basilashvili on Sunday.

Gujarat: Fire at Surat factory kills 2; over 100 rescued

A fire broke out at a packaging factory in Gujarat's Surat district in the early hours of Monday, news agency ANI reported.

Tata Punch micro-SUV launched in India at Rs. 5.5 lakh

Tata Motors has launched its Punch micro-SUV in India at a starting price of Rs. 5.49 lakh. It is available in four trim levels: Pure, Adventure, Accomplished, and Creative.

Limited-run OnePlus Watch Harry Potter edition launched at Rs. 17,000

OnePlus has announced a new Harry Potter-themed variant of its smartwatch in India.

Amarinder Singh's meeting with Amit Shah; farmers' protest on agenda

Former Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh is likely to meet Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Delhi on Monday.

New-generation Toyota Avanza revealed in leaked images

Japanese automaker Toyota is likely to launch its next-generation Avanza MPV in Indonesia soon. It should also make its way to India.

Farmers stage 'Rail Roko' today to seek Union Minister's resignation

Farmers will today hold a "Rail Roko" protest to call for the sacking and arrest of Union Minister Ajay Mishra over the Lakhimpur Kheri violence.

Canon sued for disabling scanning, fax if printers exhaust ink

A consumer has filed a class-action suit against Canon Inc. in the US for not allowing certain printers to use the scanner and fax functions if the printer runs out of ink.

Kawasaki showcases a prototype hybrid motorbike in Japan

Japanese automaker Kawasaki is planning to introduce 10 new electric and hybrid two-wheelers by 2025.

Xiaomi 12, with ceramic body, tipped to debut in December

Xiaomi's upcoming flagship 12 series of smartphones will go official in December, as per tipster Ice Universe.

New Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV revealed in official images

Ahead of its unveiling on October 28, Mitsubishi has released images of the new Outlander plug-in hybrid SUV. It will arrive in the US next year.

Samsung S22 and S22+ will have a slightly wider display

Samsung will reportedly unveil its Galaxy S22 series following the debut of the S21 FE model in January next year. The line-up will include the S22, S22+, and S22 Ultra variants.

17 Oct 2021

ICC T20 World Cup, Scotland stun Bangladesh: Records broken

Scotland stunned Bangladesh by six runs in the Round 1 group stage match of the ICC T20 World Cup on Sunday.

Premier League, Tottenham overcome Newcastle: Records broken

Tottenham claimed their fifth victory of the Premier League 2021-22 season, beating Newcastle United 3-2 in gameweek eight.

Sidharth Shukla's last music video 'Adhura' gets new poster

Earlier this week, Saregama had announced it will be releasing a new song, titled Adhura, as a tribute to late actor Sidharth Shukla.

NASA's Lucy space probe blasts off to explore asteroids

American space agency NASA launched the Lucy Mission space probe strapped to a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket from Launch Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida on October 16.

After divorce, Bill, Melinda Gates walk daughter down the aisle

Jennifer Gates, the daughter of Bill Gates and Melinda Gates, got married to fellow equestrian Nayel Nassar on Saturday.

Did Vicky Kaushal just hint at marrying Katrina Kaif?

Vicky Kaushal and Katrina Kaif first caught the attention of fans with their public proposal during the Star Screen Awards in 2019.

#DealOfTheDay: Discounts worth Rs. 11,000 on OPPO Reno6 Pro 5G

If you are looking to buy a good 5G smartphone at an affordable price, this deal is for you.

Here's everything you can expect from iOS 15.1

Apple's iOS 15 was riddled with bugs and did not deliver the experience it promised. With iOS 15.1 just around the corner, Apple has a chance to redeem itself.

Punjab: Sidhu writes to Sonia Gandhi, highlights 13 poll issues

Punjab Congress chief Navjot Singh Sidhu has written a letter to interim Congress President Sonia Gandhi, highlighting 13 key issues for the poll-bound state.

Mazda CX-3 Super Edgy crossover goes official in Japan

Japanese automaker Mazda has launched the Super Edgy version of the CX-3 crossover in its home country. Its price starts at JPY 2,491,500 (around Rs. 16.4 lakh).

ICC T20 World Cup, Oman thrash PNG: Records broken

The ICC T20 World Cup got underway in Oman with the Round 1 group stage match between the hosts and Papua New Guinea.

'Gorkha': Retired Army officer points out mistake in film poster

The poster of Akshay Kumar's upcoming movie Gorkha was unveiled on Friday, and we saw the actor in a fierce avatar while holding a sharp curvaceous knife.

SKODA SLAVIA sedan teased on the brand's official Indian website

Czech automaker SKODA will reveal its SLAVIA sedan by the end of this year.

New-generation Apple MacBook Pro models could feature a notched display

Apple's launch event on October 18 may see the arrival of two new MacBook Pro machines. These are expected to be the 14-inch and 16-inch models.

J&K: 2 non-locals killed by terrorists; 9th killing this month

A street vendor from Bihar and a laborer from Uttar Pradesh were shot dead by terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday.

'The Batman', 'Peacemaker', 'Black Adam': Highlights of DC FanDome 2021

DC Comics just streamed the 2021 edition of the global DC FanDome event last night.

Jack Daniel's Limited Edition Indian Challenger Dark Horse breaks cover

As a tribute to Jack Daniel's Tennessee Rye whiskey, Indian Motorcycle has revealed its Jack Daniel's Limited Edition Indian Challenger Dark Horse model. Its production will be limited to 107 units.

ICC T20 World Cup: All that you need to know

The ICC T20 World Cup 2021 has started today with the group stage getting underway.

Aryan Khan vows to work for society during NCB's counseling

Aryan Khan, the son of Bollywood megastar Shah Rukh Khan, said he will work for society in the future during the counseling session conducted by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), an officer said Saturday.

'Sardar Udham': Shoojit Sircar delivers brilliant recreation of colonial horrors

In his first biopic, Sardar Udham, Shoojit Sircar does exactly what is expected of him.

Google Pixel 6 and 6 Pro's promotional videos leaked

Google is gearing up to launch its Pixel 6 series of smartphones on October 19. Ahead of the unveiling, promotional videos of the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro have leaked online, revealing some highlights of the duo.

'The Batman' trailer: Robert Pattinson's darkest avatar against the Riddler

The main trailer of The Batman has been unveiled at the DC FanDome event Saturday. This time it's Robert Pattinson as Bruce Wayne, or Batman, against the Riddler in the much-anticipated Warner Bros. movie.

J&K Poonch encounter: Army death toll reaches 9; operation continues

The Indian Army death toll in the ongoing search operation in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district has now reached nine as the bodies of two more soldiers were recovered on Saturday.

Indian Wells: Cameron Norrie to face Nikoloz Basilashvili in final

The Indian Wells Masters will see Britain's Cameron Norrie take on Nikoloz Basilashvili in the final.

Here are some lifestyle changes to speed up your metabolism

The basic function of metabolism is converting what you eat and drink to the energy that runs your cellular processes.

India-bound Mercedes-Benz A-Class Limousine (facelift) previewed in spy shots

German automaker Mercedes-Benz is expected to unveil its facelifted A-Class Limousine sometime in 2022.

Lenovo Tab 6 5G goes official in Japan

Expanding its portfolio of tablets, tech brand Lenovo has introduced the Tab 6 5G in the Japanese market.

India beat Nepal to win SAFF Championship: Records broken

Sunil Chhetri was superb for the Indian men's football team as it clinched the 2021 SAFF Championship with a commanding 3-0 win over Nepal in the final in Male, Maldives.

€12.4 million-worth Greek Chaos 'ultracar,' with 3,000hp of power, teased

Prior to its unveiling on November 1, Greece-based SP Automotive has teased its Greek Chaos "ultracar." Its production will be limited to just 100 units.

Cyberattack targets Acer's Indian aftersales systems, steals 60GB of data

Taiwanese computer hardware manufacturer Acer, on October 15, confirmed that it had been the victim of a recent cyberattack that targeted its aftersales service systems in India.

Coronavirus: India reports 14K+ new cases, lowest in 229 days

India on Sunday reported over 14,000 new COVID-19 cases, the lowest single-day spike in 229 days.

Kerala: 21 dead, several missing due to excess rains

At least 21 people died, and several others went missing in Kerala after heavy rains lashed the southern and central parts of the state, triggering flash floods and landslides.

Realme GT Neo2 is now available for purchase in India

Realme GT Neo2, which went official in India earlier this week, has gone on sale in the country starting today.

Major health risks associated with deficiency of vitamin C

We all need to maintain our overall health from all aspects in order to prevent several dangerous diseases.

Land Rover Discovery Metropolitan Edition launched in the US

Jaguar Land Rover has revealed the range-topping Metropolitan Edition of its Discovery SUV in the US. It is based on the R-Dynamic HSE trim.

Low-carb or no-carb diet? Here's what you need to know

Weight loss is a journey with many sacrifices and eliminating carbs completely or limiting your carbs is the first thing we think about before planning our diet for weight loss.

Realme releases Android 11 update for 3 Pro smartphone

Realme has started rolling out the Android 11-based Realme UI 2.0 update for its Realme 3 Pro handset in India.

OPPO Reno7's latest leak reveals key specifications, full price list

OPPO will reportedly take the wraps off its new Reno-series models, the Reno7 line-up, in November. It will likely include the vanilla Reno7, Reno7 Pro, and Reno7 Pro+ models.

Premier League, Brentford 0-1 Chelsea: Records broken

Edouard Mendy put on a valiant show for Chelsea to thwart a promising Brentford in gameweek eight of the Premier League 2021-22 season.

2022 Honda Metropolitan scooter goes official in the US

Japanese automaker Honda has revealed its Metropolitan scooter in the US. Its arrival in India seems unlikely.

POCO M4 Pro appears on FCC; RAM, storage variants revealed

POCO is gearing up to launch its new budget-range smartphone, M4 Pro 5G, in the next month. In the latest development, it has been spotted on the FCC certification site, suggesting that it will come in 4GB/6GB RAM and 64GB/128GB storage variants.

Hyundai CRETA's waiting period now extends up to eight months

The waiting period for Hyundai CRETA's SX (O) Diesel AT variant is likely to increase by five to six months because of the ongoing chip shortage. Customers may now have to wait for 7-8 months for the model.