12 Jan 2022

Newlands Test: India lose Mayank, Rahul after SA manage 210

The third Test match between South Africa and India is well poised in what has been an even contest so far.

Tripura: Transpersons say cops made them 'strip to prove gender'

Four transgender persons in Tripura have accused police officers of stripping them naked and "disclosing gender."

Swami Prasad Maurya: Why this BJP dissenter now faces arrest

A month ahead of the Uttar Pradesh elections, Swami Prasad Maurya tendered a shocking resignation as a minister in the Yogi Adityanath-led state government on Tuesday.

Decoding Karim Benzema's best seasons in the Champions League

Real Madrid's French forward Karim Benzema is counted among the most decorated strikers in the history of the club.

'Madhavi Ponmayilaaga' review: Provocative, highly inappropriate visuals, foot-tapping music

Just as we have moved past Samantha Ruth Prabhu's Oo Antava from the film Pushpa, here comes another dance number that is equally inappropriate.

Navdeep Saini, Jayant Yadav added to India's ODI squad

The BCCI has added pacer Navdeep Saini and all-rounder Jayant Yadav to the Indian ODI squad for the upcoming 50-over matches against South Africa.

Lohri 2022: Celebrate the festival with 5 traditional sweets

Lohri is a popular harvest festival celebrated in north India, especially in Punjab.

Hulk meets Dr. House: Mark Ruffalo-Hugh Laurie collaborating for series

Anthony Doerr's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel All The Light We Cannot See is getting a four-part limited series backed by Netflix.

OPPO Find X5 Pro to sport 50MP main camera

OPPO's Find X5 series is expected to be introduced in February or March this year. In the latest development, key specifications of the flagship Find X5 Pro model have been leaked by tipster Digital Chat Station.

5 health benefits of coriander

Coriander is consumed in two forms—as a spice and a herb. Either way, it is extremely good for our health.

Newlands Test, Day 2: SA end second session at 176/7

India claimed four crucial wickets in the second session on Day 2 of the third Test at Newlands in Cape Town on Wednesday.

COVID-19 surge in India to decline next month, predicts model

The ongoing surge in COVID-19 cases in India is expected to decline in February, as estimated by the researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) and the Indian Statistical Institute (ISI).

5 places in India for a tropical holiday

A lazy afternoon, relaxing on the beach, with a drink in hand and waves crashing into the shore—does it get any better than this?

TECNO POP 5 LTE debuts in India at Rs. 6,300

TECNO has launched POP 5 LTE as its latest budget-range smartphone in India. The handset will be up for grabs from January 16 exclusively through Amazon India.

New IPL teams given January 22 deadline to retain players

The two new Indian Premier League teams Ahmedabad (owned by CVC Capital) and Lucknow (owned by RPSG Group) have been authorized by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to draft players from the auction pool.

5 eating habits for a flat stomach

We are what we eat, and so is our belly.

Dharma Sansad: Uttarakhand gets SC notice after plea seeks probe

The Supreme Court on Wednesday issued notice to the Uttarakhand government over alleged hate speech at a Dharma Sansad event in Haridwar in December.

Why do I have a love-hate relationship with 'Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo'?

Like most Tollywood fans, Allu Arjun's Ala Vaikunthapurramloo is my comfort zone, too.

OnePlus 10 Pro bags BIS certification, India launch imminent

OnePlus had launched its new flagship smartphone, the 10 Pro, in China on January 11.

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2022 KTM 250 Adventure launched at Rs. 2.35 lakh

Austrian automaker KTM has launched the 2022 version of its 250 Adventure motorcycle in India. To recall, it broke cover last month.

'90'S Kid' review: 'Naai Sekar's song is catchy, visuals colorful

Makers of the upcoming Kollywood film Naai Sekar have released a new music video titled 90'S Kid on Sony Music South's YouTube channel.

5 all-time favorite Disney shows

Disney TV shows never failed us as kids. No matter how bad your day was, a few episodes of some of these shows were enough to cheer us up.

ICC Test Rankings: Steve Smith back in top three

Australia's batting mainstay Steven Smith has reclaimed his spot in the top three of the ICC Test Rankings.

5 Hollywood films that SHOULD get their respective sequels

Movies transport us to another world, often making us forget about real-life complications.

ICC U-19 World Cup 2022: All you need to know

The 14th edition of the International Cricket Council (ICC) Men's U-19 World Cup will kick off on January 14, 2022.

'Learn how to dance,' Ajay Devgn advises his 20-year-old self

Ajay Devgn is known for his witty sense of humor.

5 nutritious and delicious quinoa recipes

Quinoa originally comes from the Andes Mountains of South America.

2022 Toyota Camry Hybrid goes official at Rs. 41.7 lakh

Japanese automaker Toyota has launched its facelifted Camry Hybrid sedan in India. It is up for grabs in a single model.

Moto Tab G70 to debut in India on January 18

Lenovo-owned Motorola is all set to launch its new tablet, the Moto Tab G70, in India on January 18.

Newlands Test, Day 2: India take two South African wickets

The Indian cricket team managed to claim two Proteas wickets in the first session on Day 2 of the third Test at Newlands.

Afghanistan crisis: US to donate $308 million, COVID-19 vaccines

The United States aims to provide an additional $308 million in humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan, said the White House in a statement on Tuesday.

5 ways dates keep you healthy

Dates, commonly known as khajoor, were discovered thousands of years ago and have immense healing powers.

Australian Open: News anchors caught privately attacking Novak Djokovic

One of Australia's leading television news channel is investigating a leaked video of two news anchors privately attacking tennis star Novak Djokovic.

2022 Honda CB300R launched in India at Rs. 2.77 lakh

Japanese automaker Honda has finally launched the 2022 version of its CB300R motorcycle in India.

OPPO A16K, with MediaTek Helio G35 SoC, launched in India

OPPO has launched its latest affordable A-series smartphone, the A16K, in India.

It's certainly on the table: Starc on entering IPL auction

Australia's pace sensation Mitchell Starc is considering a return to the Indian Premier League.

5 reasons to practice meditation during pregnancy

Pregnancy brings with it a gamut of emotions, thanks to the hormonal changes associated with this beautiful phase of life.

Nagraj Manjule, Siddharth Roy Kapur to create 'Matka King' series

Nagraj Manjule, director of the noted Marathi film Sairat, will now make a series on an infamous gambler.

OnePlus 10 Pro v/s 9 Pro: What all has changed?

OnePlus had launched its latest flagship smartphone, the 10 Pro, in China yesterday, i.e. January 11.

PM security breach: Ex-judge Indu Malhotra to head probe committee

A committee headed by retired Supreme Court judge Justice Indu Malhotra will probe the security breach during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Punjab visit on January 5, the court said on Wednesday.

Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 launched in India at Rs. 18,000

Samsung has launched the new Galaxy Tab A8 model in India. It is priced at Rs. 17,999 and will be available for purchase starting January 17 via Flipkart, Amazon, Samsung e-store, and offline stores across India.

Africa Cup of Nations: Everything you need to know

The Africa Cup of Nations, delayed from 2021, has kicked off from January 9 onwards.

Akshay Kumar-Emraan Hashmi's 'Selfiee' marks Prithviraj Sukumaran's debut Hindi production

Last September, we had reported that Emraan Hashmi and Akshay Kumar are possibly teaming up for a film.

Life-changing lessons to learn from Swami Vivekananda

Swami Vivekananda was an intellectual and spiritual leader who was born on January 12, 1863.

Salil Tripathi death: How COVID-19 ruined this ex-restaurant manager's life

Before the COVID-19 pandemic, 36-year-old Salil Tripathi was a Delhi-based restaurant manager, earning comfortable pay to support his wife and son.

'You' review: Armaan Malik's enjoyable 4th English track defines innocence

Singer-composer Armaan Malik has released his fourth English track on YouTube.

2022 Citroen C5 Aircross, with new features, goes official

French automaker Citroen has unveiled the facelifted version of its C5 Aircross SUV. It will be up for grabs in Europe this summer.

Vaccine booster doses will not stop Omicron infections: Top expert

The Omicron variant of the coronavirus will gradually infect everybody as it is "unstoppable," a top medical expert told NDTV.

'Staunch feminist ally' Siddharth deletes controversial tweet, apologizes to Nehwal

Actor Siddharth, who recently landed in a big mess after making a distasteful remark against badminton player Saina Nehwal, has issued a public apology on January 11 on Twitter.

2022 MG ZS EV arriving next month with larger battery

British automaker MG Motor will launch the facelifted version of the ZS EV in India this February.

COVID-19: India reports nearly 1.95L cases; Omicron tally nears 5K

India on Wednesday added 407 new COVID-19 cases involving the Omicron variant.

Xiaomi 11i series to go on sale today at 12pm

Xiaomi's latest 11i series will be up for grabs in India today from 12pm onward. The line-up, comprising the 11i and 11i HyperCharge models, will be available for purchase via Flipkart.

Raja wants quadrangular T20I series involving 'Big Three' and Pakistan

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief Ramiz Raja on Tuesday said that he wants to propose a yearly quadrangular T20I series involving bitter rivals India and Pakistan to the ICC.

Subhash Ghai's '36 Farmhouse' trailer promises crime, comedy, social commentary

The trailer for Subhash Ghai's comeback film, 36 Farmhouse, is here.

What are laundry balls? Everything you need to know

A laundry ball is a device used in washing machines as an alternative to traditional laundry detergent.

Citroen C3 compact SUV spotted on Indian roads; launch imminent

French automaker Citroen is expected to launch its new compact SUV, the C3, in India in the coming weeks.

Realme 9i goes official with a Snapdragon 680 chipset

Realme has introduced its latest mid-range offering, the 9i, in Vietnam. The first 9-series handset from the company is available for VND 62,90,000 (roughly Rs. 20,500).

Renault offering discounts worth Rs. 1.3 lakh on its cars

French automaker Renault has announced a range of discounts and offers for the month of January on its KWID, Triber, Kiger, and Duster models.

Netflix renews 'Emily In Paris' for seasons 3 and 4

The run of light-hearted romantic drama Emily In Paris seems to go unabated despite widely polarizing views on it.

Microsoft Surface Pro X launched in India at Rs. 94,000

Microsoft has launched the new Surface Pro X in India. The company claims that it is the thinnest and most affordable 13-inch Surface device.

11 Jan 2022

Newlands Test: India bowled out, SA finish on 17/1

South African seamers exploited the overcast conditions on Day 1 of the ongoing third Test at Newlands, Cape Town.

SA vs India, Newlands Test: Visitors bundled out for 223

The Indian cricket team has been bowled out for 223 in the first innings of the ongoing Newlands Test.

COVID-19: India's new international travel guidelines take effect; details here

India's new COVID-19 rules for international arrivals have come into effect from Tuesday.

'Bangarraju' gets a fun-filled trailer; Nagarjuna, Naga Chaitanya charm you

Nagarjuna and Naga Chaitanya's upcoming film Bangarraju is a highly awaited Telugu flick.

Ross Taylor retires: Reliving the best moments of his career

New Zealand thrashed Bangladesh in the 2nd Test at the Haley Oval, claiming an innings victory.

UP Minister quits BJP; joins Akhilesh Yadav's SP before polls

Uttar Pradesh Labour Minister Swami Prasad Maurya on Tuesday resigned from the State Cabinet and joined the Samajwadi Party.

5 things to do in Tuscany

Located in Central Italy, Tuscany is a beautiful historical region that is surrounded by picturesque landscape, scenic vineyards, ancient towers, and interesting Renaissance art and architecture.

'Bhaukaal 2' trailer: Loaded in action, Mohit Raina is impactful

The trailer of Bhaukaal 2, starring Mohit Raina, was released today.

5 tips to take care of wooden furniture

Metal, steel, acrylic--everything else can come and go, but nothing beats the beauty of a wooden piece of furniture.

5 foods to avoid if you are turning 40

If you are going to step into your great 40s, you are probably already worried about how to stay healthy.

Omicron surge in Delhi; 60K daily cases by January-end: Report

Delhi may witness 58,000 to 60,000 daily COVID-19 cases by the end of January, sources in the Union Health Ministry informed CNN-News18.

'Hero' trailer has high-octane action sequences; Ashok Galla-starrer looks promising

The trailer of Ashok Galla and Nidhhi Agerwal's upcoming Telugu film Hero has hit the internet.

5 reasons to start using clarified butter

In India, many people have been consuming clarified butter, commonly known as ghee, since ancient times.

Income Tax Returns deadline extended to March 15

The central government on Tuesday extended the due date for filing Income Tax Returns for Assessment Year 2021-22 to March 15, 2022.

All about Spider-Man Tom Holland's fitness regime

Tom Holland, aka Spider-Man, is known for a lean and athletic built as opposed to other superheroes in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Bollywood, DO NOT dare to remake these 5 classic songs

Bollywood has produced many musical gems that need to be preserved.

Toyota Hilux tipped to debut in India on January 20

Toyota is expected to launch its new Hilux pick-up truck in India sometime this month and as per the latest reports, the four-wheeler may go official on January 20.

'He should apologize': Saina's father reacts to Siddharth's lewd comments

A day after Tamil actor Siddharth's distasteful remark against badminton player Saina Nehwal landed the former in trouble, her father, Harvir Singh Nehwal, has commented on the incident.

Here's how to begin with cardio workout

Cardiovascular exercises have found a special place in the fitness world. Every regime you choose will include a set of cardio.

Government to prioritize Indian defense manufacturers over import projects: Report

The central government will reportedly review all major defense import projects under the "Buy Global" category in a push for the Atmanirbhar Bharat (self-reliant India) initiative.

Samsung Galaxy S22 series tipped to debut on February 8

Samsung will launch its flagship S22 series of smartphones via a virtual "Galaxy Unpacked 2022" event on February 8, according to DDaily, a South Korean publication.

5 delicious crepe recipes you need to try

Crepes are delicious, light, and can be whipped up in no time.

Keanu Reeves aside, 5 actors who starred in video games

Keanu Reeves is no stranger when it comes to making appearances in video games or lending his voice for them.

Newlands Test, Day 1: India lose openers in first session

India were off to a steady start in the third Test against South Africa at Newlands after skipper Virat Kohli elected to bat.

5 abandoned places in India

India is a mystical land with a rich history. But do you think you know all there is to know about it?

South Africa's Chris Morris retires from all forms of cricket

South African all-rounder Chris Morris announced his retirement from all forms of cricket on Tuesday.

In a first, US doctors transplant pig heart into man

In a historic first, surgeons in the United States successfully transplanted a heart from a genetically modified pig into a 57-year-old man.

Government becomes largest shareholder in Vodafone Idea under new plan

Vodafone Idea (Vi) Ltd. has decided to convert its Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR) dues into government equity.

Hisense 55U6G QLED TV review: Solid choice under Rs. 60,000

Samsung has been at the forefront of QLED TVs since the inception of the technology, but other brands have jumped on to the bandwagon over the past couple of years. And of course, most of the competing products have been a lot more affordable with the exception of OnePlus' first maybe.

'Enna Petha Devadhaiye' review: Melodramatic visuals, emotional music, boring narration

Makers of Prabhu Deva's upcoming film Theal have released a music video titled Enna Petha Devadhaiye, which narrates the relationship between the film's lead actor (Deva) and his mother (Easwari Rao).

Tata replaces Vivo as IPL title sponsor: Details here

In a major development, Tata has replaced Vivo as the title sponsor of the Indian Premier League (IPL).

2022 Audi Q7 is now up for bookings in India

German automaker Audi has opened the order books for its upcoming 2022 Audi Q7 SUV in India with a booking price of Rs. 5 lakh.

7 ways to do a mental detox

Our finances, personal issues, relationships, health, jobs, and these days, the pandemic as well, have combined to put a lot of mental pressure on us.

Newlands Test: India elect to bat, Virat Kohli returns

South Africa and India are squaring off in the 3rd Test at Newlands, Cape Town.

'Kamaal Ho Gea' review: Romantic song with cute love story

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

OnePlus announces its 10 Pro flagship smartphone in China

OnePlus 10 Pro is now official. The company pulled the wraps off the highly anticipated smartphone in China at a launch event today.

LED raths, door-to-door campaigns: BJP's plan for UP elections

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Uttar Pradesh will begin a door-to-door campaign across the state from Tuesday.

These Renault cars have become costlier in India

French automaker Renault is the latest automobile brand to have announced a price-hike for its vehicles at the start of this new year.

Lata Mangeshkar tests COVID-19 positive, admitted to ICU in Mumbai

Legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar, who turned 92 last September, has been admitted to the ICU of Breach Candy Hospital, Cumballa Hill, Mumbai, after testing positive for COVID-19.

Delhi shuts private offices amid COVID-19 surge; essential services exempt

The Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) on Tuesday tightened curbs in the national capital in view of the COVID-19 situation.

#TrendAlert: Here's how to ace the glossy eyelid look

Glossy eyelids have been around for some time now and they refuse to go out of trend.

Salman Khan to shoot cameo role in Chiranjeevi's 'Godfather' soon

Salman Khan will soon be seen in an important cameo role in Chiranjeevi-led upcoming Telugu flick, Godfather.

2021 Volkswagen Tiguan (facelift) review: Should you buy it?

German automaker Volkswagen may have started its India journey with the Polo hatchback but today, it is focusing solely on its SUV portfolio.

Magic V debuts as HONOR's first-ever foldable smartphone

HONOR has pulled the wraps off its first-ever foldable smartphone, the Magic V, in China.

COVID-19: India reports nearly 1.7L cases; Omicron tally reaches 4,400

India on Tuesday added 428 new COVID-19 cases involving the Omicron variant.

'Vaane Vaane' review: Song is soothing, visuals are dull

Makers of the upcoming Kollywood film Carbon have released a new track on the official YouTube channel of Think Music India.

2nd Test: NZ claim innings victory over Bangladesh, level series

New Zealand claimed a dominant win over Bangladesh in the second and final Test at the Hagley Oval, Christchurch.

COVID-19 deaths increase but stay lower than in second wave

Deaths related to the coronavirus have started rising in India amid a massive surge in COVID-19 cases over the past couple of weeks.

'Salute' postponed; 'bound to show social responsibility,' says Dulquer Salmaan

Salute now joins the league of films like Radhe Shyam, RRR, and Valimai.

Tamil Nadu: Jallikattu allowed with curbs; check details here

The Tamil Nadu government on Monday allowed the traditional Jallikattu event across the state with certain COVID-19-related restrictions in place.

iQOO 9 series to be launched in India soon

iQOO had launched its flagship 9 series of smartphones in China last week. Now, the tech giant has confirmed the handsets will soon debut in India as well, although the timeline is yet to be revealed.

Royal Enfield bikes become costlier in India by Rs. 8,408

Due to high input costs, automakers have started raising the prices of their products in India.

Xiaomi 11T Pro 5G's India launch set for January 19

Xiaomi is all set to launch its new 5G smartphone, the 11T Pro 5G, in India on January 19.

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Kirti Kulhari launches production house, to act in first project

Kirti Kulhari, who was last seen in musical drama Shaadisthan, a Disney+ Hotstar release, has launched her production label, Kintsukuroi Films.

2022 Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250, with new features, revealed

US automaker Harley-Davidson has unveiled the 2022 iteration of its Pan America 1250 motorcycle.