04 Jan 2022

Mbappe hat-trick takes PSG to last 16 of French Cup

Paris Saint-Germain's French forward Kylian Mbappe netted a hat-trick as they defeated fourth-tier Vannes 4-0 to progress to the last 16 of the French Cup.

Johannesburg Test: India take slender lead against South Africa

The Indian cricket team bowled out South Africa for 227 before taking a slender lead (58) on Day 2 of the second Test match in Johannesburg.

PCB Awards 2021: Shaheen Afridi bags five nominations

Ace seamer Shaheen Afridi has bagged five nominations in the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Awards 2021.

Pa Ranjith to present documentary on his idol, BR Ambedkar

Acclaimed Kollywood filmmaker Pa Ranjith is all set to present a documentary on Dr. BR Ambedkar's cremation place Chaityabhumi via his Neelam productions.

In setback for Future Group, Delhi HC rejects new plea

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday dismissed a petition filed by Future Group seeking to quash the arbitration proceedings with Amazon in Singapore.

The health benefits of using sparkling water on face

The world of beauty is seeing a new trend that involves putting sparkling water on the face.

5 natural ways to avoid grey hair

In today's day and age, grey hair are no longer considered a sign of diminishing age or beauty.

Royal Bengal tigers to Koi fish: 5 expensive celebrity pets

Just like how they spend lavishly on their lifestyle, celebrities spend a fortune on exotic pets as well.

5 amazing potato recipes to try at home

Do you also love potatoes?

New IHU variant in France has more mutations than Omicron

A new strain of coronavirus—IHU (B.1.640.2)—has been discovered in France that is more mutated than Omicron.

5 health benefits of peanut butter

Peanut butter is a globally consumed food, but the USA is where it is eaten the most.

Johannesburg Test: Shardul gets his fifer after SA fight back

South Africa (191/7) fought back to offer resistance before India hit back in the second session on Day 2 of the second Test match in Johannesburg.

Expert says third wave has begun. When will it peak?

The exponential surge in the number of coronavirus cases over the last week indicates a third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in India, Dr. NK Arora said on Tuesday.

5 decor ideas for your balcony

Your balcony deserves a little TLC, just like the other rooms in your house.

SS Rajamouli-Prabhas' 'Chatrapathi' Hindi remake to star Bellamkonda Sreenivas

Bellamkonda Sreenivas, who had made a promising debut with Alludu Seenu, is gearing up for his 10th movie.

Mahmudul Hasan out of New Zealand tour with finger injury

Bangladesh batter Mahmudul Hasan Joy has been ruled out of the remainder of the New Zealand tour with an injury, according to Cricbuzz.

Lava offering free Agni 5G in exchange for Realme 8s

In what is an unprecedented marketing strategy, Noida-headquartered Lava Mobiles is offering its Agni 5G smartphone for free in exchange for Realme 8s.

Stampede-like situation at Congress' Bareilly marathon; party says 'human nature'

A stampede-like situation occurred at a "women's marathon" organized by Congress in Uttar Pradesh's Bareilly on Tuesday as a few women tripped and fell while running.

Novak Djokovic set to defend Australian open crown

20-time Grand Slam winner Novak Djokovic will defend his Australian Open crown.

Jared Leto-led 'Morbius' won't release this month, parked for April

So, Sony-backed antihero movie based on the Marvel character of Michael Morbius is not coming to us this month.

Everything you need to know about LED light mask therapy

This new year calls for including something unique and interesting in your beauty routine.

Legends League Cricket: Sehwag, Yuvraj picked in India Maharajas team

Virender Sehwag, Yuvraj Singh, and Harbhajan Singh have been drafted into the India Maharajas team for the inaugural edition of Legends League Cricket.

This 'South Park' episode on redheads 'ruined' Ed Sheeran's life

English singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran's red hair is a unique part of his image, nearly as significant as his iconic songs.

Johannesburg Test: India get crucial wickets of Elgar and Petersen

South Africa (102/4) batted well before losing three wickets in the first session on Day 2 of the second Test versus India in Johannesburg.

Hong Kong news publication shuts amid clampdown on dissent

In light of declining press freedom in Hong Kong, the online news service Citizen News announced on Sunday that it will discontinue operations.

5 less-visited places in the world

Popular tourist destinations are crowded and, sometimes even over-rated. How about exploring a less-visited travel destination?

Mercedes-Benz VISION EQXX concept, with a 1,000km range, goes official

German automaker Mercedes-Benz has unveiled its VISION EQXX concept car at the CES technology show in the US. It will head to production in the future.

NZ vs BAN, 1st Test: Key takeaways from Day 4

Bangladesh have the upper hand against hosts New Zealand in the first Test at the Bay Oval.

Delhi imposes weekend curfew and more curbs amid COVID-19 surge

The Delhi government has decided to impose various fresh restrictions in view of the rising COVID-19 cases, Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia said on Tuesday.

Keanu Reeves, Martin Scorsese, Leonardo DiCaprio collaborating for Hulu series?

Matrix star Keanu Reeves is all set to step on the US television train now.

5 intermittent fasting myths debunked!

Since the past few decades, fasting has been a common way to shed those extra kilos.

Punjab imposes night curfew; 50% capacity at restaurants, schools shut

Punjab on Tuesday implemented a night curfew from 10 pm to 5 am as COVID-19 cases continue to rise across the country.

Manifestation: Let's find out if it really works

Manifestation happens when you truly want something and it is given to you by the Universe.

Ashes 2021-22: Usman Khawaja replaces Travis Head for fourth Test

Usman Khawaja has been recalled to Australia's Test team after two years for the fourth Ashes Test in Sydney, starting from January 5.

What is the shelf life of COVID-19 vaccines?

India administered COVID-19 vaccine doses to over 40 lakh teenagers on Monday—the first day of the inoculation drive for children aged 15-18 years.

OnePlus 9RT will debut in India on January 14

OnePlus has officially announced that the 9RT model will debut in India on January 14. The smartphone was first launched in China in October.

COVID-19: India reports 37K+ cases; Omicron tally nears 1,900

India on Tuesday added 192 new COVID-19 cases involving the Omicron variant.

Premier League, Wolves beat sorry Manchester United: Records broken

Manchester United's top-four ambitions in the Premier League took a hit as they lost 1-0 to Wolves at home.

'36 Farmhouse' album review: Subhash Ghai, as music composer, impresses

Zee Music Company has released the jukebox of 36 Farmhouse. It marks Subhash Ghai's debut as a music composer.

5 ways to be more involved in your child's life

Being a parent is not easy. You are always juggling too many things and kids are the most affected by this divided attention.

No cash, no job: Disabled chess player accuses Punjab government

Disabled chess player Malika Handa said on Sunday that the Punjab administration told her she could not get a job or a monetary reward as promised.

'Donal Daggu' song review: Peppy, catchy number, high on entertainment

The lyrical video of Donal Daggu from Ashok Galla and Nidhhi Agerwal's upcoming Tollywood film Hero has hit the internet.

Apple becomes world's first company to hit $3 trillion valuation

Apple on Monday became the first company to hit a stock market value of $3 trillion. However, by the end of the day's trading session, the value slipped to $2.99 trillion as its share closed at $182.01.

Ashes 2021-22: Stuart Broad replaces Ollie Robinson in Sydney Test

Ollie Robinson has been ruled out from the Sydney Ashes Test, starting January 5, due to a shoulder niggle.

Theranos's Elizabeth Holmes found guilty on four charges of fraud

Elizabeth Holmes, the founder of failed blood-testing start-up Theranos, was found guilty on four of the 11 federal charges on Monday.

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE goes official at $699

Samsung has started the new year by pulling the wraps off the much-anticipated Galaxy S21 FE model. The phone carries a starting price-tag of $699 (roughly Rs. 52,000) for the 6GB/128GB variant.

Arvind Kejriwal tests positive for COVID-19; has 'mild symptoms'

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday said he has tested positive for the coronavirus.

Moto G71 5G to debut in India by mid-January

Motorola is gearing up to launch the G71 5G model in India by the second week of this month, according to tipster Yogesh Brar. Teasers of the phone should be out by this week.

SKODA KUSHAQ becomes costlier by Rs. 29,000 in India

Czech automaker SKODA has raised the prices of the KUSHAQ SUV in India.

Realme 9 Pro, 9 Pro+ to debut globally by February

Realme is gearing up to announce its 9 series around the world soon. In the latest development, 91mobiles has claimed the 9 Pro and 9 Pro+ models will make their global debut by February.

These 3 Hollywood films earned the maximum in India

Most Hollywood filmmakers look forward to releasing their movies In India, expecting a solid return.

Limited-edition TVS Apache RTR 165 RP sold out in India

In a proud moment for TVS Motor Company, all 200 units of the limited-run Apache RTR 165 RP have been sold out in India. To recall, it was launched here last month.

03 Jan 2022

The Ashes, 4th Test: Match preview, stats, and more

Australia and England will take on each other in the fourth Test of the 2021/22 Ashes, starting January 5.

#COVIDinBollywood: Ekta Kapoor announces she tested positive for COVID-19

The rise in COVID-19 cases in India is being felt by the Hindi entertainment world as well.

Amid Omicron scare, EC tells poll-bound states to boost vaccination

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has written a letter to the five poll-bound states to ramp up COVID-19 vaccination to tackle a surge in infections.

Johannesburg Test: India bowled out, SA finish on 35/1

South African seamers dominated proceedings on Day 1 of the ongoing Johannesburg Test.

66 passengers aboard Mumbai-Goa cruise ship test positive for COVID-19

As many as 66 passengers on board the Cordelia cruise ship headed to Goa have tested positive for the coronavirus.

5 must-try tomato recipes

Tomatoes are rich in vitamin C, B, A, fiber, potassium, iron, and calcium and are good for your bones and overall health.

#BeautyAlert: Microdosing is for sensitive skin beauties

Beauty experts keep coming up with various things to keep the industry alive. Microdosing is probably the result of one such endeavor.

'Sir': Dhanush's Telugu debut starts rolling; regular schedule from Wednesday

Tamil superstar Dhanush, who recently hit it out of the park with the Hindi movie Atrangi Re, is all set to debut in the Telugu film industry or Tollywood.

SA vs India, Johannesburg Test: Visitors bowled out on 202

The Indian cricket team has been bowled out for 202 in the first innings of the ongoing Johannesburg Test.

'Ruby' review: SEVENTEEN's WOOZI showcases his range in first solo

K-pop band SEVENTEEN's member WOOZI released his first mixtape, Ruby, earlier today.

World's oldest person celebrates her 119th birthday in Japan

Kane Tanaka, the world's oldest living person, on Sunday rang in her 119th birthday in Japan.

5 tips to achieve damage-free straight hair

Using a hot hair straightening iron is definitely not the best thing to do for your hair health.

5 things to do in Bikaner

Located in northwest Rajasthan, Bikaner is the ideal place to visit for an adventure-packed desert vacation.

5 south Indian sequels that we are looking forward to

South Indian Cinema has seen massive growth in the last couple of years.

Delhi: Omicron detected in 84% COVID-19 cases; red alert imminent?

As many as 84% of COVID-19 samples genome sequenced in Delhi on December 30 and December 31 involved the Omicron variant, Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain said on Monday.

Post-holiday blues? 5 ways to return to work stress-free

Are you suffering from post-holiday blues? Here is how you can tell.

2022 Yamaha FZ-S FI v/s Bajaj Pulsar NS160: A comparison

Japanese automaker Yamaha has introduced the 2022 iteration of its FZ-S FI bike in India today.

Johannesburg Test, Day 1: KL Rahul departs in second session

India lost two more wickets in the second session on Day 1 of the ongoing Johannesburg Test.

5 strange habits of Hollywood actors that will shock you

Hollywood stars are considered no less than demigods, but once you learn of their weird, often cringe-worthy habits, you realize they are human beings as well.

5 reasons to embrace body massage

Aromatic oils, soothing music, warm lights, and a massage, it doesn't get any better than this.

Vivo Y21T goes official in India at Rs. 16,500

Vivo has launched a new budget-friendly Y21T model in India at Rs. 16,490. The handset was first announced in Indonesia a few days ago but with slightly different hardware.

Is '83' headed the OTT way? Kabir Khan speaks up

After months of waiting, Kabir Khan's sports drama 83 finally premiered in theaters late last month.

Modi asked 'Did farmers die for me?': Meghalaya Governor

Meghalaya Governor Satya Pal Malik on Sunday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi was "arrogant" when the two had met to discuss the farmers' protests.

Short film streaming platform Shortflix gets Series A funding

Chennai-based OTT platform Shortflix has reportedly collaborated with a leading media firm for raising Series A funding.

Israel reports a case of 'flurona.' What is it?

Israel recently confirmed its first known case of the so-called "flurona."

Destigmatizing 5 common food items

We all know that junk food, fried and greasy foods, and foods high in sugar are bad for our health.

Johannesburg Test, Day 1: India lose three wickets before lunch

India are off to a patchy start in the second Test against South Africa at The Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg.

COVAXIN supply to be increased as teens get COVID-19 vaccines

Pharmaceutical firm Bharat Biotech on Monday said it plans to increase the supply of its COVID-19 vaccine COVAXIN to up to eight crore doses a month, starting February.

Post-holiday cleansing: Detox with these 5 drinks

The holidays are over and with it, our unhealthy eating sessions should also come to an end.

Coming up next: 14 offerings from Disney+ Hotstar this month

Disney+ Hotstar has a solid subscriber base, which keeps growing with every passing day.

2022 Yamaha FZ-S FI debuts in India in two versions

Japanese automaker Yamaha has launched the 2022 model of its FZ-S FI motorbike in India. It is offered in two versions: Standard and Deluxe.

Foundation 101: Ace the base with these tricks

Getting a flawless and natural-looking makeup base is tough but achievable. It starts with choosing the correct foundation for your skin type.

John Abraham, wife Priya down with COVID-19; in home isolation

John Abraham and his financial analyst wife Priya Runchal have tested positive for COVID-19.

Select variants of Kia Carnival MPV discontinued in India

South Korean automaker Kia Motors has repeatedly revised the variant line-up of the Carnival MPV in India.

COVID-19: India records 33K+ cases; Omicron tally reaches 1,700

India on Monday added 175 new COVID-19 cases involving the Omicron variant.

10 ways to carve a small dining space

Depending on the size of your home and the number of family members, you might not have the luxury to allocate a separate room for dining purposes.

'Got fired at,' says Pakistani PM Imran Khan's ex-wife Reham

Reham Khan, a former wife of Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan, has alleged an attack on the car she was traveling in on Sunday night.

2nd Test: India elect to bat, KL Rahul replaces Kohli

South Africa and India are locking horns in the 2nd Test at The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg.

'Peaky Blinders' Season-6 trailer: Stage is set for epic finale

Popular period crime drama, Peaky Blinders, is all set to enamor us with its sixth and last season.

OnePlus 9RT and Buds Z2 teased in India; launch imminent

OnePlus is gearing up to welcome Indians to the new year with its premium 9RT smartphone. The company has teased the arrival of the handset in the country via its Twitter account. It is expected to be launched sometime later this month.

Khatija Rahman, AR Rahman's eldest daughter, reveals she's engaged

Musician Khatija Rahman, who is the eldest daughter of Grammy-winning singer-composer AR Rahman, is now engaged to marry.

Bulli Bai: FIR registered against 'online auction' on Muslim women

The Delhi cyber police have registered an FIR against a dubious application that uploaded images of Muslim women "for auction."

Government flags underutilization of COVID-19 emergency fund by states

Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Sunday said that all states have collectively utilized only over 17% of the central government's Rs. 23,123 crore Emergency COVID-19 Response Package II (ECRP-II).

'Virata Parvam': Sai Pallavi's poster is both beautiful and intense

Rana Daggubati gave a gift to his fans on New Year.

Pakistan all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez retires from international cricket

Pakistan all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez announced his retirement from international cricket on Monday.

2022 Mahindra Bolero SUV to get dual front airbags

Mahindra is expected to launch the facelifted version of its Bolero SUV in India this month.

Vaccination for children aged 15-18 begins amid COVID-19 surge

Vaccination against the deadly coronavirus for children aged between 15 and 18 years starts from Monday amid a surge in COVID-19 cases in several states.

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BMW X5 xDrive40 Li in the works for Chinese market

German automaker BMW is working on a long-wheelbase version of its X5 SUV called the X5 xDrive40 Li. It will initially be up for grabs in China.

Hyundai Stargazer previewed in spy shots; design details revealed

South Korean automaker Hyundai is working on a new MPV called Stargazer.

'Humsafar' review: Aman Soni's song sounds satisfactory but visuals disappoint

Zee Music Company has released a new track on its official YouTube Channel.

2022 Maruti Suzuki Baleno spied in India; launch soon

Maruti Suzuki is expected to launch the facelifted version of the Baleno car in India in the coming months.

Prior to unveiling, Husqvarna Vektorr previewed in spy shots

Swedish automaker Husqvarna is expected to finally unveil its Vektorr scooter this year.