21 Dec 2021

Lok Sabha: Smriti Irani introduces bill on women's marriage age

Women and Child Development Minister Smriti Irani on Tuesday introduced the Prohibition of Child Marriage (Amendment) Bill, 2021 in the Lok Sabha.

Kerala HC dismisses plea opposing PM's photo in vaccination certificates

The Kerala High Court Tuesday dismissed a plea seeking the removal of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's photo from COVID-19 vaccination certificates.

Richa Chadha, Ali Fazal's first production venture bags French grant

Back in March this year, actor couple Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal had announced their first venture as producers.

Decoding Virat Kohli's Test performance in South Africa

India are set to face South Africa for a three-match Test series, starting December 26 in Centurion.

Why we think removal of 'Pushpa' explicit scene is justified?

Pushpa: The Rise, being led by Allu Arjun, hit the big screens last week, after a long wait.

Rajya Sabha MP Derek O'Brien suspended after throwing Rule Book

Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Derek O'Brien was on Tuesday suspended from the Rajya Sabha for the remainder of the Winter Session.

'Dance Meri Rani' review: Guru Randhawa-Nora impress more than Randhawa

T-Series has released a new single on its YouTube channel.

Decoding the major records scripted in top-5 European leagues

Despite the coronavirus havoc in Europe, some important football matches were played over the weekend.

Pakistan cricketer Abid Ali diagnosed with heart condition

Pakistan's Abid Ali has been diagnosed with a heart condition known as Acute Coronary Syndrome.

5 heavenly dishes to try in Varanasi

Varanasi is not only popular for the narrow valleys, beautiful Ghats, Kashi Vishwanath Temple, and the serene flow of the River Ganga, but it is also well-known for its delectable food options.

5 tips to inculcate money-saving habit in kids

It is essential for small children to have a healthy relationship with money and educating your kids on the same is not a one-day job.

iQOO U5 will get Snapdragon 695 chipset and 120Hz screen

iQOO U5 is yet to be released but a listing on the Chinese web store JD Mall has revealed the design and specifications of the handset. It is expected to be up for pre-orders in China from December 24 onwards.

5 DIY Christmas decoration ideas

Christmas is the perfect time to flaunt your creativity and deck your halls with dazzling Christmas lights, crafts, and ornaments.

For 'RRR,' 'Radhe Shyam,' 'Bheemla Nayak' release postponed to February

Power Star Pawan Kalyan's upcoming movie Bheemla Nayak will now release on February 25, confirmed the makers.

Tata Tigor, Tiago tipped to get CNG variants in January

Tata Motors is expected to launch the CNG variants of its Tigor and Tiago four-wheelers in India in January.

New-generation iPad Pro's renders reveal notched screen design

Apple is reportedly working on the new iteration of its iPad Pro tablet. In the latest development, MyDrivers has shared renders of the device, revealing its design features.

Pre-bridal skincare routine for that elusive glow

Your wedding day is one of the most important days in your life as all eyes are on you.

SA vs IND: Anrich Nortje ruled out of Test series

South Africa fast bowler Anrich Nortje has been ruled out of the upcoming three-match Test series against India.

5 New Year's eve celebration ideas for new couples

New Year's eve makes for one of the most romantic nights of the year.

Vivo V23 Pro's specifications, design leaked via Google Play Console

Vivo is expected to launch its latest V-series smartphone, the V23 Pro, in India in the first week of 2022.

India deploys first S-400 air defense system in Punjab: Report

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has started deploying the first squadron of the S-400 air defense missile system in Punjab.

NIO ET5 v/s Tesla Model 3: Which one is better?

NIO has unveiled its ET5 electric car in China. Its deliveries are likely to commence from September 2022.

India's performance in South Africa over the last five tours

The much-talked-about India's tour of South Africa is slated to kick off on December 26 in Centurion with Boxing Day Test.

Dulquer Salmaan's 'Hey Sinamika' gets release date, his first look

We finally know how Dulquer Salmaan would look in Hey Sinamika and when will we be able to see him in that movie.

Winter Solstice: Some interesting facts about the day

Today is Winter Solstice, the day when the northern hemisphere of the earth witnesses the shortest day and longest night.

Premier League, Pep Guardiola vs Thomas Tuchel: Decoding the stats

Since Thomas Tuchel joined Premier League side Chelsea in January 2021, a beautiful rivalry has blossomed between him and Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola.

'The Northman' trailer: Of Vikings, violence, revenge and mysticism

Robert Eggers is back with his third feature, The Northman, after giving us ventures like The Witch and The Lighthouse.

New labor codes likely in India from FY2022-2023

India is projected to implement four new labor codes on social security, wages, industrial relations, and occupational safety starting the financial year 2022-23, a senior government official reportedly said.

Huawei P50 Pocket will be powered by Kirin 9000 chipset

Huawei's upcoming foldable smartphone, the P50 Pocket, will be powered by a Kirin 9000 chipset, a report by MyDrivers has revealed.

FIR against Yasir Shah for aiding in minor girl's rape

Police have registered an FIR against Pakistan Test cricketer Yasir Shah for aiding in a minor girl's rape.

Triumph launches Gold Line and Special Edition motorcycles in India

To end 2021 on a high note, British automaker Triumph Motorcycles has launched Gold Line versions of its Bonneville range and Special Edition models of its Rocket 3 and Street Twin in India.

Here's how to find the perfect nude lip color

The no-makeup look is in and to ace the look, you need to have a nude lipstick that flatters your skin tone.

Samsung's S21 FE to cost £699; same as S20 FE

Samsung is all set to launch the Galaxy S21 FE smartphone globally on January 4.

'Vaasivaadi Tassadiyya' review: Groovy number from 'Bangarraju,' vibrant video

The lyrical video of Vaasivaadi Tassadiyya is here and must say, it has amplified the buzz around Nagarjuna and Naga Chaitanya's Bangarraju.

Kapurthala Gurdwara victim remains unidentified; no lynching case filed yet

Two days after a mob allegedly killed a man over sacrilege in Punjab's Kapurthala Sunday, no lynching case has been registered.

COVID-19: India's Omicron tally reaches 200; 12 states affected

India's tally of COVID-19 cases involving the Omicron variant has reached 200, the Union Health Ministry said Tuesday.

Apple iPhone 13's trial production begins in India

Apple has started the trial production of its iPhone 13 model in India in the Foxconn plant near Chennai, Tamil Nadu.

#Traveldose: When in Rome... do these 5 things

Rome is one of the oldest cities in the world with a history spanning over 2,500 years.

Hero Electric Optima HX, with cruise control, launched in India

Hero Electric has launched its Optima HX e-scooter with cruise control in India.

'Harry Potter' reunion trailer: Feels like home-coming, JK Rowling missing

Surprising Potterheads around the world, HBO Max had recently announced a reunion episode to celebrate the uber-famous Harry Potter films.

The Ashes: Australia add Scott Boland to their squad

The Australian cricket team has added pacer Scott Boland to their squad for remainder of the ongoing Ashes 2021-22 series.

Remodel your kids' room on a budget. Here's how

Remodeling can get stressful since you need to think of aesthetics, budget, and utility.

Omicron cases in US surge from 3% to 73%

The Omicron variant of coronavirus accounted for 73% of all sequenced COVID-19 cases in the United States, according to the latest figures.

'Baaju Band' review: Sweet vocals, but visuals make no impact

Zee Music Company has released a new single on its official YouTube channel.

Xiaomi 12 series to be announced on December 28

Xiaomi has confirmed that it will launch the new flagship 12 series of smartphones in China on December 28.

OnePlus 10 Pro confirmed to debut in January

OnePlus will launch the 10 Pro smartphone in January next year, the company's CEO Pete Lau has confirmed. The vanilla 10 model is also expected to be announced alongside.

5 places to ring in the new year

The new year is just around the corner and a lot of people choose to take a vacation and go on trips with family and friends around this time.

'Pushpa' beats all odds, collects Rs. 173cr on first weekend

Following a long wait, Pushpa: The Rise finally hit the theaters on December 17.

Pre-bookings of the Triumph Tiger 1200 now open in India

British automaker Triumph has started accepting pre-bookings for its Tiger 1200 adventure tourer in India. To recall, it was unveiled earlier this month and is already available in some international markets.

Tollywood actress Hamsa Nandini opens up about cancer diagnosis

Actress Hamsa Nandini, who has been seen in various Tollywood movies, revealed in a long social media post on Monday that she was diagnosed with breast cancer.

MIX FOLD 2 tipped to boast Samsung's UTG AMOLED display

Xiaomi has reportedly started working on its second foldable smartphone, the MIX FOLD 2.

NIO ET5 debuts as Tesla Model 3 rival: Top features

Chinese automaker NIO has unveiled the ET5 car in its home country. Its deliveries should start in September 2022.

Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 Belstaff edition debuts in UK

To commemorate its 120th anniversary, Royal Enfield, in association with apparel brand Belstaff, has unveiled a one-off version of its Continental GT 650 bike in the UK.

Chitrangada Singh, Sara Ali Khan's 'Gaslight' to begin filming soon

Chitrangada Singh, who was recently seen in Abhishek Bachchan-led Bob Biswas, is now prepping for her next.

Infinix Note 11S is now available in India through Flipkart

Infinix's new budget-range smartphone, the Note 11S, is now available in India. It was launched last week and is now up for grabs exclusively via Flipkart at Rs. 12,999 for the base variant.

20 Dec 2021

Typhoon Rai slams Philippines, over 370 dead, several missing

After the most powerful typhoon which hit the Philippines Thursday, the death toll has soared to 375.

ICC World Test Championship 2021-23: Analyzing the points table

Australia have maintained their perfect record in the latest ICC World Test Championship (2021-23) standings.

R Madhavan, wife move to Dubai for son's Olympics training

Popular actor R Madhavan and his wife, Sarita, have moved to Dubai for their son, Vedaant's swimming training.

iQOO Neo5s and Neo5 SE, with Snapdragon 800-series processors, launched

iQOO has launched its Neo5 series of smartphones in China. The line-up includes the Neo5s and Neo5 SE models.

'Police take money, get job done,' UP cop tells students

A police officer in Uttar Pradesh was caught on camera admitting to department officials taking bribes

'Godse' teaser: Satya Dev's vigilante avatar leaves Aishwarya Lekshmi perplexed

Teaser of upcoming Telugu film Godse is here and it was unveiled by none other than Tollywood megastar Chiranjeevi himself.

Proffee: All about the latest trending beverage

Making a choice between a glass of protein shake and a warm cup of coffee is tough.

SA vs India: First Test will be played without spectators

The first Test between South Africa and India, starting December 26 in Centurion, will be held behind closed doors.

Drugs case: Bombay HC denies bail to actor Armaan Kohli

Actor Armaan Kohli, who was arrested by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) in August in a drugs case, has been denied bail by the Bombay High Court on Monday.

5 easy toaster oven recipes

Are you someone who owns a toaster oven, but isn't able to get much use out of it?

2 RSS workers arrested over SDPI leader's murder in Kerala

The Kerala Police on Monday arrested two workers of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) in connection with the murder of a Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI) leader.

Realme GT 2 Pro's 'innovation' highlights revealed

At its special "Innovation Forward" event, Realme has announced the three "world's first innovations" that we will see in the upcoming GT 2 Pro smartphone.

Royal Enfield Himalayan vs Benelli TRK 251: Which is better?

Italian automaker Benelli had launched its TRK 251 adventure motorbike in India last week.

Top 5 pot planters to lift your home decor

Gardening is an art and one of the best stress-busting activities.

'Mama knows it best': Billy Porter's 'Children' MV is empowering

Grammy Award-winning American performer Billy Porter dropped a music video for his latest single, Children, recently.

Tennis star Rafael Nadal tests positive for COVID-19

Spanish tennis star Rafael Nadal has tested positive for COVID-19.

How to fine-dine in the correct manner

Visiting a high-end restaurant for a fine dining experience can get intimidating. Such places come with a few unwritten rules.

8 priciest things owned by Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson

Dwayne Johnson is indeed The Rock, as filmmakers depend on him with their time, money, and energy.

Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra's main camera will support macro photography

Samsung is gearing up to introduce its flagship Galaxy S22 Ultra model in February next year. In the latest development, tipster Ice Universe has claimed that the flagship phone will come with a new "AI picture quality enhancement mode" that will provide better 108MP images.

Parliament Winter Session: Child marriage, Lakhimpur Kheri violence discussed

As Parliament's Winter Session resumed Monday, the Opposition reiterated demands for the resignation of Minister of State (Home) Ajay Mishra in the Lok Sabha.

What is Election Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2021? Check details here

Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju Monday introduced the Election Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2021 in Lok Sabha, which seeks to link electoral rolls with the Aadhaar ecosystem to wipe out duplication.

OPPO Find X4 series may debut in February or March

OPPO is gearing up to launch its new Find X4 and Find X4 Pro smartphones.

Pakistan to host New Zealand twice in 2022/23: Details here

Pakistan are set to host New Zealand for two Tests and three ODIs between December 2022 and January 2023.

Ashes: Australia win Adelaide Test, remain unbeaten in Day/Night Tests

Australia have beaten England in the second Ashes Test at the Adelaide Oval.

Sensex crashes over 1,800 points amid fears over Omicron

Top Indian equity indexes crashed on Monday amid global fears over the new Omicron variant of coronavirus.

10 ways to make a bus journey comfortable

A long bus ride can be challenging for many people.

5 New Year's Eve wedding ideas

A winter wedding on New Year's eve! It doesn't get better than this for couples planning to tie the knot this year.

Varun Dhawan signs films with Nitesh Tiwari, Rajkumar Hirani?

If reports are to be believed, we soon may see Varun Dhawan and Dangal director Nitesh Tiwari teaming up for a film.

Decoding the numbers of Lionel Messi against Real Madrid

Seven-time Ballon d'Or winner, Lionel Messi, is set to return to Spain next year.

Scientist arrested in Delhi court blast case attempts suicide

A scientist arrested for allegedly planting explosives at a court in Delhi has been hospitalized after he complained of vomiting and stomach pain.

'Gehraiyaan': Deepika Padukone-Shakun Batra movie releasing next month on Prime

After a long wait, we finally have details on Deepika Padukone, Siddhant Chaturvedi, Ananya Panday, and Dhairya Karwa starrer directed by Shakun Batra.

COVID-19: India reports 6K+ infections; 132 more deaths

India on Monday reported over 6,000 new COVID-19 cases with an active caseload of over 82,000.

2021 Royal Enfield Classic 350 recalled over faulty braking hardware

Royal Enfield has issued a recall order for 26,300 units of the Classic 350 motorbike in India manufactured between September 1 and December 5 this year.

'Hora' song review: Soft yet peppy music, pleases your senses

Sometimes for music, simplicity is all it takes and in Lokesh Chandrasekar's latest single Hora, the concept of simplicity has largely worked out.

Chinese star Peng Shuai withdraws sexual assault claims. WTA disgruntled

In a recent statement, Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai has denied that she had accused a former senior official of sexual assault.

5 must-have dishes when in Telangana

Just like any other place in India, the state of Telangana is also a culinary delight. The food here has influences from Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Chhattisgarh.

Munawar Faruqui announces new shows, month after hinting at quitting

Popular comic Munawar Faruqui had made headlines last month after penning an emotional "farewell" note.

IMD issues yellow alert for extreme cold in Delhi today

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow warning for extreme cold weather in Delhi on Monday.

2022 Kia Carens first impressions: A promising 3-row crossover

Kia has been fairly successful in the Indian market with its products and now wants to increase its dominance in the lucrative 3-row SUV segment.

Hair Scrubs: How to use? (and 3 DIY hair scrubs)

There is face scrub, lip scrub, and foot scrub, too, but have you heard about hair scrubs?

Adele's '30' Billboard 200 scorcher, gets four BRIT Award nods

After a six-year-long sabbatical from musical outings, Adele had dropped her album 30 last month.

OnePlus Nord 2 CE gets BIS certified; India launch imminent

OnePlus may launch its new Nord-series smartphone, the Nord 2 CE, in the first half of 2022.

Aishwarya Rai appears before ED in Panama Papers leak case

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) had issued summons to actor Aishwarya Rai Bachchan asking her to appear in front of its officials for questioning.

5 smart storage ideas for tiny pantries

If your pantry comprises just a few cabinets or you have a small reach-in pantry, then you are probably constantly stressed about figuring out how to make everything work.

COVID-19 cases, positivity rate touch 6-month high in Delhi

Delhi on Sunday reported 107 new COVID-19 cases—the biggest single-day surge in coronavirus infections in nearly six months.

Toyota Hilux spied in India; to be launched in January

Japanese automaker Toyota will launch its Hilux pick-up truck in India in January next year.

8 remedies to ease motion sickness

Motion sickness is an illness caused by motion while you are traveling.

Xiaomi releases MIUI 12.5 Enhanced update for Mi 11 Lite

Xiaomi is rolling out its latest MIUI 12.5 Enhanced update for the Mi 11 Lite smartphone in India.

Deliveries of Ultraviolette F77 to start in India next year

Ultraviolette Automotive has announced that the first batch of the F77 motorcycle will be delivered in India in the first half of next year. To recall, it was unveiled in 2019.

Huawei P50 Pocket may not support 5G connectivity

Huawei is all set to launch its new foldable, the P50 Pocket, in China on December 23.

Premier League, Tottenham 2-2 Liverpool: List of records broken

Tottenham and Liverpool played out a fascinating 2-2 draw in gameweek 18 of the Premier League 2021-22 season.

Toyota Compact Cruiser EV, with retro-styled looks, breaks cover

Japanese automaker Toyota has finally revealed its Compact Cruiser EV. It is likely to enter production in the coming years.

OnePlus Nord receives OxygenOS 11.1.7.7 software update in India

OnePlus has started releasing its OxygenOS 11.1.7.7 update for the original Nord smartphone in India, Europe, as well as North America.