18 Dec 2022

Argentina win the FIFA World Cup 2022: Key stats

The best FIFA World Cup final in the history of the game was decided by penalties as Argentina prevailed over France.

5 different types of air fresheners and their usage

Living in a smelly space negatively affects our mood and work performance.

India's Sargam Koushal crowned Mrs. World 2022: Everything to know

Mumbai-based Sargam Koushal has been crowned the new Mrs. World!

In memoriam: Remembering musical maestros we lost this year

The year 2022 was a debilitating one for the Indian music industry.

Be good at listening with these 5 tips

"Nature gave us one tongue and two ears so we could hear twice as much as we speak" - Epictetus.

World Cup final (1st half), Argentina 2-0 up against France

Argentina have eked out a stunning 2-0 lead over reigning champions France by half-time of the FIFA World Cup 2022 final.

Strengthen your bone health with these 5 yoga asanas

Here's the perfect addition to your attempt to strengthen your bone health.

FIFA World Cup: Deepika teases fans ahead of trophy unveiling

Deepika Padukone flew to Qatar on Saturday and is reportedly set to reveal the FIFA World Cup trophy on Sunday.

AUS vs SA, Second two-day Test Down Under: Interesting records

Australia defeated South Africa by six wickets in the opening Test of the three-match series at the Gabba, Brisbane.

FIFA World Cup 2022, Argentina vs France: Team news

Argentina and France gear up for the FIFA World Cup 2022 final in Qatar on Sunday.

#NewsBytesRecommends: 'Cycle' on Netflix—an emotionally moving tale of unadulterated kindness

Prakash Kunte's heartwarming, slice-of-life drama Cycle on Netflix is a stirring, emotionally gratifying watch that tugs at your heartstrings in just the right way.

Thalapathy Vijay's 'Varisu' audio launch: All you need to know

Tamil star Thalapathy Vijay will be next seen in the much-awaited film Varisu, a Tamil-Telugu bilingual drama that will be released in Telugu as Varasudu, next month.

Pakistan vs England: Leg-spinner Abrar Ahmed breaks this record

Pakistan leg-spinner Abrar Ahmed continues to grab eyeballs with his vicious deliveries.

Varun Dhawan calls 2022 strange; speaks of 'Bhediya's BO performance

Bollywood actor Varun Dhawan opened up about the underwhelming box office performance of his latest film Bhediya in a recent interview.

3rd Test, Day 2: Pakistan bowl out England for 354

Pakistan bowled out England for 354 on Day 2 of the 3rd Test at the National Stadium, Karachi.

Speeding car rams into 3 children in Delhi, driver arrested

In an absolutely horrific incident, three kids sustained multiple injuries after a speeding car rammed into them in Roop Nagar of North Delhi at round 9 am on Sunday.

#DealOfTheDay: 65-inch Sony Bravia 4K TV gets cheaper on Amazon

Sony is a well-known brand with a strong presence in the Indian television market.

Ajith Kumar's 'Thunivu': Makers drop second single 'Kasethan Kadavulada'

In a piece of exciting news for the fans of Tamil superstar Ajith Kumar, the second single from his next film Thunivu, titled Kasethan Kadavulada, was finally released by the makers on Sunday.

Jaguar F-PACE v/s Range Rover Sport: Which is better

British automaker Jaguar has recently revealed the 2024 iteration of the F-PACE for the global markets. The updated SUV gets a redesigned fascia and features a luxurious and tech-biased cabin.

Showed 'red card' to obstacles in development of northeast: PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave a major boost to the Non-Democratic Alliance (NDA) government in Meghalaya on Sunday by praising it for implementing development projects.

#NewsBytesExplainer: Breaking down reality shows—evolution, types, categories

Love it or hate it, you can't ignore it. In fact, it has a way of creeping up on you!

WhatsApp introduces ability to disable call notifications on Windows beta

WhatsApp is now allowing desktop users to turn off call alerts.

FIFA World Cup 2022 final, Argentina vs France: Statistical preview

The stage is set for an epic clash between France and Argentina that will decide the winner of the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar.

SKODA ENYAQ iV and Volkswagen ID.4 could launch in India

Two capable electric vehicles from the Volkswagen group are being considered for launch in India in 2023. They are Volkswagen ID.4 and SKODA ENYAQ iV.

Bangladesh's Shakib Al Hasan clocks his 30th Test fifty: Stats

Bangladeshi skipper Shakib Al Hasan slammed 84 off 108 deliveries in the second innings of the first Test against India.

India claim one-sided win against Bangladesh in 1st test: Takeaways

India claimed a one-sided win over Bangladesh in the first Test in Chattogram.

Jharkhand: Man murders wife, chops her body into 12 pieces

While the entire nation is still getting to grips with the bone-chilling murder of Shraddha Walkar, who was killed and then chopped into 35 pieces by her live-in partner Aaftab Poonawalla, another similar case has come to light.

'Avatar 2' crosses Rs. 100cr-mark in India on Day 2

The second installment of James Cameron's epic Avatar franchise, Avatar: The Way Of Water, hit the theaters on Friday (December 16).

After MCD success, AAP prepares for UP municipal elections

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) began rigorous preparations for the Uttar Pradesh municipal, having decided to compete from every ward in the state's upcoming civic polls.

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2023 KTM 1290 Super Adventure S breaks cover: Check features

Austrian marque KTM has taken the wraps off the 2023 iteration of the 1290 Super Adventure S for the global markets. The updated ADV gets reworked rider-focused ergonomics that provide a comfortable ride over long distances.

Harry Brook slams his third century in consecutive Tests: Stats

England batter Harry Brook smashed his third Test century in the ongoing third Test against Pakistan.

OPPO Find N2 v/s Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4: Specifications compared

OPPO has unveiled its latest foldable smartphone called the Find N2, which is all set to take on Samsung's flagship model, the Galaxy Z Fold4.

Australia, India consolidate their position for ICC WTC 2021-23 final

Australia torched South Africa with a six-wicket win on Day 2 of the first Test at the Gabba.

'Haddi': All we know about Nawazuddin Siddiqui's upcoming film

Nawazuddin Siddiqui, known as an acting chameleon who slips under the skin of any character, is making headlines due to his role in the upcoming film Haddi.

Jamia sets up feeding spots on campus for stray animals

All the contractors running canteens and food stalls inside Delhi's Jamia Millia Islamia have been sent special directions from the university administration.

Mitchell Starc completes 300 wickets in Test cricket: Key stats

Australian pace spearhead Mitchell Starc has completed 300 wickets in Test cricket.

GST Council defines 'SUV' and sets criteria for tax

The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council has clarified the definition of SUVs in India, in a meeting held on Saturday.

Ratna Pathak Shah calls SS Rajamouli's 'RRR' a 'regressive' film

Thespian-actor Ratna Pathak Shah, known as much for her distinguished acting career as for her unfiltered opinions, is in the news yet again.

Iran: Well-known actor Taraneh Alidoosti arrested after criticizing capital punishments

In a fresh crackdown on anti-government protesters, Iran arrested well-known actress Taraneh Alidoosti on Saturday for allegedly criticizing the death penalty against protesters who participated in a nationwide protest against Mahsa Amini's death, AFP reported.

Rajasthan: Nephew kills aunt, chops body into 10 pieces

In what can be described as a fairly similar incident to the Shraddha Walkar murder case, a Rajasthan man reportedly murdered his aunt, chopped her body into pieces, and dumped her in the jungle.

Lava X3 launched at Rs. 7,000: The pros and cons

Lava has introduced its latest entry-level handset in the X-series, called the Lava X3.

Australia overpower South Africa in 1st Test: Key stats

Australia thrashed South Africa by six wickets in the opening Test of the three-match series at the Gabba.

King is back! 5 highlights from SRK's latest Twitter QnA

Just like Shah Rukh Khan, his frequent chat sessions with fans on Twitter are laced with charm and wit!

Messi vs Mbappe at FIFA World Cup 2022: Key stats

Argentina and France will be gearing up for the FIFA World Cup 2022 final later tonight.

Rihanna shares first glimpse of baby son with A$AP Rocky

Months after welcoming her first child with partner A$AP Rocky, popstar Rihanna has shared an adorable video of their baby son for the first time.

Volkswagen T-Roc Cabriolet Edition Grey goes official: Check features

Volkswagen has launched the special "Edition Grey" model of the T-Roc Cabriolet for the global markets with a starting price tag of €46,470 (approximately Rs. 40.73 lakh). The open-top SUV will be produced in a limited run of just 999 units.

Pakistan minister Shazia Marri threatens India with 'nuclear war'

Pakistan minister Shazia Marri on Saturday threatened India with "nuclear war," a day after India slammed Pakistan's Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari for his derogatory remarks about PM Narendra Modi after the former referred to him as the "butcher of Gujarat."

Today's cryptocurrency prices: Check rates of Bitcoin, Ethereum, Cardano, Tether

Bitcoin has moved up 0.4% in the past 24 hours and is trading at $16,783.23. It is 2.0% down compared to last week.

Difference between biscuits, cookies, biscottis, rusks, and cake rusks

They are all delicious in their own different ways.

Hundreds killed for marrying outside caste every year: CJI Chandrachud

While talking about morality and its interplay with the law, the Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud on Saturday stated hundreds die every year for falling in love with people outside their cast or marrying against the wishes of their families.

All-round India trounce Bangladesh in first Test: Key stats

India beat Bangladesh in the first Test at Chattogram on Day 5.

Free Fire MAX codes for December 18: How to redeem

Your chances of winning a battle-royale game and moving up the leaderboard depend on your game strategies.

Honda CB300F is now Rs. 50,000 cheaper in India

Japanese bikemaker Honda is offering the CB300F in India with a massive price cut of Rs. 50,000.

Travis Head slams his 10th Test fifty, surpasses 2,000 runs

Travis Head continued with his supreme run of form, smashing a solid 92 versus South Africa in the ongoing 1st Test at the Gabba in Brisbane.

OPPO Find N2 Flip v/s Samsung Flip4: Which is better?

The foldable smartphone market is expanding at a much faster rate. Samsung currently dominates the segment with the highest market share but brands like OPPO and Vivo are now starting to gain traction in the industry.

Happy birthday, Richa Chadha: 5 lesser-known facts about powerhouse performer

In addition to her multiple firebrand performances, Richa Chadha has carved a niche for herself in the industry for not mincing her words and calling a spade a spade.

Top features of India-bound Mercedes-AMG E 53 Cabriolet

German carmaker Mercedes-AMG is set to launch the E 53 4MATIC+ Cabriolet in India on January 6. The roadster model will mark the first launch of the year 2023 for the automaker on our shores.

Steven Spielberg birthday special: 5 must-watch films of legendary filmmaker

One of the most celebrated names in the world of cinema is legendary filmmaker Steven Spielberg.

Brad Pitt birthday special: 5 iconic roles of the actor

Hollywood actor Brad Pitt is celebrating his 59th birthday on Sunday (December 18).

17 Dec 2022

Here are 5 ways you can deal with office stress

Here's how you can "excel" over your workplace woes. You have our "word."

FIFA World Cup 2022: Croatia beat Morocco to win bronze

Croatia beat Morocco 2-1 to finish third in the third place play-off at the FIFA World Cup 2022 on Saturday.

Australia Women beat India Women in 4th T20I, seal series

Australia Women beat India Women in the fourth T20I to seal the five-match series and take a 3-1 lead.

'Pathaan': SRK reveals John Abraham's first-look poster on his birthday

Amid the calls for a boycott and protests against Shah Rukh Khan's upcoming film Pathaan, the makers are on a spree to promote it.

'Titanic': James Cameron finally reveals why Jack couldn't survive

One of the most-discussed topics of the 1997 Hollywood movie Titanic is why its lead character Jack couldn't be accommodated on the piece of wood that helped the film's leading lady, Rose, to survive.

'Thunivu' vs 'Varisu': Dil Raju breaks silence after receiving backlash

Telugu producer Dil Raju recently received massive backlash for making controversial statements about the upcoming movies of Vijay and Ajith Kumar: Varisu and Thunivu.

'Besharam Rang' row: Protesters disrupt 'Dunki's shooting; chant Hanuman Chalisa

After Pathaan's first single, Besharam Rang featuring Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone, was dropped earlier this week, it triggered controversy for allegedly "hurting religious sentiments."

Revamp Moto launches RM Buddie 25, India's first 'transformable e-bike'

Homegrown EV maker Revamp Moto has taken the wraps off India's first transformable electric bike, the RM Buddie 25 with a price tag of Rs. 66,999 (ex-showroom). The two-wheeler is built on a Modular Utility Platform.

Maharashtra: Maha Vikas Aghadi launches 'Halla Bol' against Shinde government

A fresh political dispute has been triggered in Maharashtra over a range of issues including the border dispute with Karnataka.

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After backlash, Elon Musk reinstates suspended Twitter accounts of journalists

Amid outrage over the suspension of the Twitter accounts of some prominent journalists, Elon Musk has decided to reinstate them.

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Twitter Files Part 6: FBI treated Twitter as a 'subsidiary'

The sixth part of Twitter Files is out, and it describes how the US government gathered, examined, and flagged social media content.

PAK vs ENG: 3rd Test well poised on Day 1

Pakistan managed 304/10 before leaving England at 7/1 on Day 1 of the third Test versus England on Saturday.

Christian Bale open to taking up new roles in MCU

Hollywood star Christian Bale's role as Gorr was one of the most highly-regarded characters in Marvel Cinematic Universe's (MCU) Thor: Love and Thunder.

ICC could move 2023 World Cup outside of India: Details

In a major development, the International Cricket Council (ICC) could move the 2023 World Cup outside of India.

Shraddha case: Unaware of bail application, Aaftab tells Delhi court

The main accused in the Shraddha Walkar murder case Aaftab Poonawala told a Delhi Court on Saturday that he had no idea that a bail petition was filed on his behalf.

Man throws 2-year-old son from balcony after fight with wife

In a horrific incident, a man threw his two-year-old son from a three-story building before jumping off following an alleged fight with his wife in Delhi, NDTV reported.

Amid calls to #BoycottPathaan, SRK fans trend #PathaanFirstDayFirstShow

Amid the clarion calls to boycott Siddharth Anand's upcoming film Pathaan and instances of Shah Rukh Khan's effigies being burned in some parts of the country, his loyalists have come out in support of their favorite star.

'Top Gun: Maverick' OTT release: All about film's streaming details

Tom Cruise starrer Top Gun: Maverick is all set for its OTT release in India.

Babar Azam hammers his 25th Test fifty: Key stats

Pakistan cricket team captain Babar Azam hit his 25th Test fifty on Day 1 of the third Test versus England in Karachi.

Meta's VR head John Carmack resigns, calls company inefficient

John Carmack, the consulting Chief Technology Officer (CTO) for Meta's virtual reality initiatives has resigned to work on his AGI startup, Keen Technologies.

After Superman debacle, fans storm Twitter to trend #BringBackHenryCavill

Henry Cavill's fans are mightily distressed, no wonder why.

BAN vs IND: Visitors close to winning the first Test

India are close to winning the first Test against Bangladesh.

Indian roads to match US standards by 2024: Nitin Gadkari

Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Nitin Gadkari promised on Friday that road infrastructure in India would be equal to the standard of the United States (US) before the end of 2024.

Gangster Goldy Brar's US detention top secret: Punjab CM Mann

The status of gangster Goldy Brar—the mastermind of singer Sidhu Moose Wala's murder—remains a "top secret" as a foreign country is involved, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann told NDTV in an interview.

Interiors of Mahindra Thar's five-door variant spied: Check features

Homegrown SUV specialist Mahindra has been testing the five-door model of the Thar for some months now. In the latest development, the images of the interiors of a production-ready model have surfaced.

18 years of SRK's 'Swades': Revisiting film's classic jukebox

A film that illuminates brightly in Shah Rukh Khan's unparalleled oeuvre, the 2004 pioneering, cult-classic drama Swades has turned 18 on Saturday.

FIFA World Cup third-place play-off, Croatia vs Morocco: Statistical preview

There's still some action left before the final as Croatia face Morocco in the third-place play-off at the FIFA World Cup 2022 later this evening.

BAN vs IND, 1st Test: Zakir Hasan clocks a century

Bangladesh cricket team batter Zakir Hasan slammed his maiden Test ton, after having made his debut in the first Test match versus India.

A nearly 100-ft asteroid is approaching Earth today, says NASA

A potentially hazardous 98-foot-wide asteroid, dubbed 2022 WU11, is approaching Earth today, as per NASA.

'Pathaan' row: Petition filed against 'Besharam Rang' in Bihar court

A lawyer has filed a complaint petition with a Muzaffarpur court in Bihar, seeking a first information report (FIR) against Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone, among others, for allegedly hurting "religious sentiments" of Hindus in Pathaan's song Besharam Rang.

Gurugram: Police install tyre crash barriers to reduce accidents

Gurugram traffic police began the installation of tire barriers on Friday near Kherki Daula Toll plaza in an attempt to reduce accident-related fatalities on the Gurugram-Delhi Expressway.

AUS vs SA, 1st Test: Hosts dictate Day 1 proceedings

Australia floored South Africa on Day 1 of the first Test at the Gabba.

Is Vin Diesel in 'Avatar 2'? Here's everything to know

Avatar: The Way of Water finally hit theaters on Friday, 13 years after its prequel, Avatar, was released.

Ducati commemorates 'World Champion' titles with limited-run Panigale V4 bikes

Italian marque Ducati has won the 2022 World Champion title in MotoGP as well as World SuperBike Championship (referred to as WSBK). The respective winning race bikes were ridden by the champions Francesco Bagnaia and Alvaro Bautista.

Audi teases 'activesphere' concept prior to reveal on January 26

After showcasing the urbansphere concept in April, German luxury carmaker Audi will be revealing an all-new activesphere concept car on January 26.

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'RRR' bags 4 nominations at Hollywood Critics Association Film Awards

In yet another feat, the pan-Indian blockbuster RRR has bagged four nominations at the prestigious Hollywood Critics Association Film Awards.

Goldman Sachs to layoff 4,000 'low performing' employees

Goldman Sachs, one of the leading global investment banking, securities, and investment management firms, is planning to lay off as many as 4,000 employees.

A Gujarati delicacy: 5 best thepla recipes you must try

Thepla is a flavorful flatbread that every Gujarati swears by.

Nagaland register second-lowest total in Ranji Trophy in 41 years

Nagaland were bundled out for a paltry 25 in the second innings against Uttarakhand in the 2022-23 Ranji Trophy.

#NewsBytesExplainer: Love binge-watching sitcoms? Learn everything about them

The unparalleled joy of unwinding after a taxing day and treating yourself to some intelligent humor! Who can resist the distinguished charm of sitcoms?

Cryptocurrency prices: Check today's rates of Bitcoin, Dogecoin, Solana, Ethereum

Bitcoin has dropped 4.1% in the past 24 hours to trade at $16,688.12. Compared to last week, it is 2.7% down.

South Africa's Kyle Verreynne scores his maiden Test fifty: Stats

South African wicket-keeper batter Kyle Verreynne played a counter-attacking show to bring up his maiden Test fifty on Day 1 of the first Test against Australia.

China may witness over 1 million COVID-19 deaths in 2023

As per the latest estimate from the Institute of Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) in the United States (US), the sudden lifting of China's strict COVID-19 restrictions could cause a spike in cases.

BJP's nationwide protest against Pakistan minister Bilawal Bhutto's 'Gujarat' remarks

Pakistan Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari's remarks about Prime Minister Narendra Modi at United Nations Security Council (UNSC) triggered outrage in India.

Supreme Court dismisses Bilkis Bano's review plea against convicts' release

Supreme Court on Saturday dismissed Bilkis Bano's one of the petitions seeking review of the Supreme Court judgment that allowed the early release of 11 men, convicted for her gang rape and murder of her seven family members.

'Avatar 2' collects nearly Rs. 40cr in India on Day-1

Avatar: The Way of Water has started its box office journey on a positive note both in India and worldwide.

"Feels like playing against men", Shafali Verma lauds Australia Women

Ace Indian opener Shafali Verma has said that she enjoys competing at the highest level against Australia.

BMW unveils limited-run R nineT, R 18 to mark centenary

To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the R 32 bike, BMW Motorrad has taken the wraps off the special R nineT and R 18 models for the global markets.

Emma Raducanu hires Sebastian Sachs as new coach: Details here

2021 US Open champion Emma Raducanu has appointed Sebastian Sachs as her new coach.

Russia fires more than 70 missiles on Ukraine, kills civilians

Ukrainian officials confirmed that Russia fired over 70 missiles during the rush hour of Friday morning.

How to redeem Free Fire MAX codes for December 17

Garena's Free Fire MAX has garnered a resounding amount of success in India's Android ecosystem.

National Maple Syrup Day 2022: Try these 5 recipes today

December 17 marks National Maple Syrup Day in the US.

Fashion tech start-up Virgio raises $37 million amid funding winter

At a time when the start-up ecosystem is affected by the funding winter, former Myntra CEO Amar Nagaram's fashion start-up Virgio has bagged big money.

Happy birthday Adivi Sesh: Must-watch movies, where to watch them

Telugu star Adivi Sesh is on a spree of delivering hit movies.

iQOO 11 now leads AnTuTu benchmark; surpasses ROG Phone 6

The AnTuTu scores for the iQOO 11 have been revealed. According to MySmartPrice, the device has managed to score 13,23,820 points on the benchmarking platform, in a combined result of the CPU, GPU, and other metrics.

#NewsBytesExplainer: Breaking down the fan-favorite genre of documentary

Documentaries have an irresistible charm, an allure about them.

5 delicious recipes using amaranth

A gluten-free grain, amaranth is nutritious and packed with the goodness of micronutrients, fiber, and protein.

NASA's Juno probe will now investigate Jupiter's moon Io

NASA's Juno probe will now investigate Io, the third-largest Jupiter moon and the most volcanic region in the solar system.