#HealthBytes: Here's how you can help yourself quit smoking
The ill-effects of smoking are known to most and need not be repeatedly iterated.
5 Indian cricketers who made their debut in England
England is the country where the game of cricket originated.
#HealthBytes: 5 amazing health benefits of green tea
Native to China and India, green tea has gradually become a global phenomenon with its huge list of miraculous health benefits.
9-month-old appeals to Delhi HC for making public-breastfeeding possible
Highlighting the need to enable women breastfeed in public, Delhi HC recently asked the Central and state authorities to provide facilities for the same.
England vs India Tests: 5 players to watch out for
The Test series is set to start from August 1, both England and India have plenty at stake.
Maharashtra doctor ditches white-coat, stethoscope for robes, becomes Jain monk
A topper throughout school life, a gold-medalist medical science student and a practising doctor for three years belonging to a millionaire family: everything was set for this 28-year-old till Wednesday.
#StatAttack: 5 unique records held by Pakistanis in ODIs
The 1992 ICC World Cup winners, Pakistan, have a rich cricketing history.
#RafaleDeal: France supports PM, but RaGa stands by his statement
Congress President Rahul Gandhi has reportedly denied France's statement regarding the Rafale Deal and said he stands by his statements.
Sony announces special Spider-Man edition PS4 Pro
The PS4-exclusive Marvel's Spider-Man is set to release on September 7. And to celebrate its launch, Sony has announced a limited edition Spider-Man variant of its popular gaming console - the PS4 Pro.
Tap-and-go debit/credit cards for hassle-free metro, bus, train travel
In line with the government's target of 30-billion digital transactions in the current year, the Ministry of Finance has asked banks to issue near-field communication (NFC)-enabled tap-and-go debit and credit cards that can be used beyond merchant transactions for services like metro, train, and bus travel.
#HealthBytes: 5 healthy vegetarian options for breakfast
They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day. You must make it big and healthy, so that you get the much needed kick-start to your day.
Football: 5 best mid-fielders in the world
Mid-fielders played a commanding role at the recently concluded FIFA World Cup 2018 with Croatia's Luka Modric winning the Golden Ball award.
No-confidence motion against Modi is 27th in Lok Sabha history
The no-confidence motion moved against the Narendra Modi-led government, taken up in the Lok Sabha today, is the 27th in the history of the House and the first in 15 years.
Here's what Priya Varrier thinks about RaGa's wink in Parliament
Actress Priya Varrier, whose wink in 'Oru Adaar Love' made her an overnight Internet sensation has expressed what she felt about Congress President Rahul Gandhi winking in the Lok Sabha today.
Want to work with WhatsApp India? Here's your chance
For its first full-time hire in India, WhatsApp is looking for a country head, a position that has been vacant since long.
Can Paul Pogba make the difference for Manchester United?
Paul Pogba hasn't quite found it going with Manchester United in the two seasons under manager Jose Mourinho.
Defying Centre, Collegium re-proposes KM Joseph's elevation as SC judge
Three months after the government passed over Uttarakhand HC Judge KM Joseph's name for elevation to the SC, the Collegium has reiterated his name again.
Zlatan to honor bet with Beckham, will cheer for England!
Former Manchester United forward Zlatan Ibrahimovic is set to honor the bet with David Beckham.
Rajdhani, Shatabdi late by over 20% in April-June, courtesy maintenance-work
Railways' premium trains Shatabdi and Rajdhani ran late by around 30% and 22% respectively during the last two months, Minister of State for Railways Rajen Gohain informed Rajya Sabha today.
ABD getting hate comments proves outrage is India's middle name
It's just another day on the Internet and Indians are outraged for absolutely no reason. This time, the receiver of unworthy hatred is South African cricketing legend AB de Villiers.
PM, 15L citizens targeted in Singapore's "biggest data breach"
The personal data of 15L Singapore citizens were targeted in the city state's "biggest ever data breach," authorities said today.
Aadhaar 'Biometric Lock' facility: All you need to know
On July 18, in a official tweet, UIDAI announced the launch of a new online facility that allows users to "lock/unlock" their Aadhaar biometric data.
Monsoon Hungama: Get JioPhone 2 for Rs. 501 on exchange
Among the slew of announcements made at Reliance Industries Limited's 41st AGM was the much-awaited feature phone, JioPhone 2.
'Taking steps to check fake-news during elections': Whatsapp assures EC
WhatsApp has informed the Election Commission (EC) that it will take various steps ahead of polls to prevent the misuse of its messaging platform, and bring to India its fake news verification model which has been used in other markets.
Fakhar, Imam stitch record ODI opening partnership
Pakistani batsmen, Fakhar Zaman and Imam-ul-Haq, broke the record of the highest opening partnership in ODI cricket.
Ranbir Kapoor-starrer 'Sanju' to release in China
After a good run at the Indian box office, Fox Star Studios is now planning to release the Ranbir Kapoor-starrer 'Sanju' in other Asian markets, including China.
7 more medal events added to 2022 Beijing Winter Games
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) took a number of crucial decisions with respect to the upcoming editions of the Olympic Games.
Bengaluru metro network to get another station, courtesy Infosys
IT major Infosys' philanthropic arm, Infosys Foundation will soon add a station to the Bengaluru metro network, as per an agreement between the company and BMRCL.
OnePlus 6 is now available at Rs. 1,500 discount
Aimed at students, OnePlus has announced its 'Back to School' offer under which the company is offering Rs. 1,500 discount on the OnePlus 6 smartphone.
Badminton: India bow out of 2018 Singapore Open
The Indian team, at the Singapore Open 2018, put up a dismal performance as all of them lost their matches.
Delhi: Pavement outside GK metro station caves in amid rains
A portion of a pavement outside the underground Greater Kailash metro station in Delhi caved in early today due to accumulation of water after heavy rainfall, a DMRC official said.
NEET-2018: SC stays HC order, no new merit-list for now
Uncertainty is not yet over for NEET candidates of 2018. Ten days after the Madras HC ordered 196 additional marks to each student who had taken the test in Tamil, the SC has stayed the order.
Displeased with 'Sanju', RGV to make 'real-biopic' of Sanjay Dutt
Upset with how Rajkumar Hirani portrayed Sanjay Dutt's life in the recent release 'Sanju', director Ram Gopal Varma has confirmed he will make a biopic on the actor's life.
Which will hit the trillion dollar mark: Apple or Amazon?
Following the completion of Amazon's Prime Day sale, wherein the company announced that it had sold over 100 million products, the global e-commerce giant's stock market value climbed to breach the $900bn mark for the very first time.
Hrithik, Tiger's next to feature "death-defying" stunts in global locations
Director Siddharth Anand has said that his next film, featuring Hrithik Roshan and Tiger Shroff, will be extensively shot around the globe and feature some death-defying stunts.
Did you notice PM Modi patting RaGa's back after hug?
A no-confidence motion against the NDA sort of added energy to Indian politics. While eyes were set on Congress President Rahul Gandhi's speech, his ending to it took the cake.
Panchkula: 22-yr-old alleges rape by 40 men for four days
A 22-year-old woman in Haryana's Panchkula has alleged that she was raped by 40 men after being held captive in a guesthouse in Morni Hills, where she had gone to find a job, for four days.
Passengers flying from Delhi might soon have to pay more
Airfares for people flying out of Delhi's IGI Airport might soon undergo a hike, although a marginal one, as its operator, the DIAL, requested permission for increasing 'passenger service fee' (PSF).
#FinancialBytes: Know how to check your I-T refund status online
After you're done with the filing and verification of your ITR, you can easily keep track of the refund status online.
Xiaomi Mi Max 3 v/s Mi Max 2: What's new
As a successor to the Mi Max 2, Xiaomi has launched its latest phablet, the Mi Max 3.
Gauri Lankesh murder: SIT arrests 7th suspect in Bengaluru
The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the killing of journalist Gauri Lankesh has arrested the seventh suspect in the case, investigating officer MN Ancheth said.
First, RaGa says PM can't see eye-to-eye, then hugs him
In the Lok Sabha today, speaking on the no-confidence motion, Congress President Rahul Gandhi said PM Modi couldn't see eye to eye with him.
UP: 4-year-old went to play with neighbor's kittens, got raped
A four-year-old girl was allegedly raped by a 15-year-old minor in Moradabad, UP, when she was visiting the neighbor to play with their kittens.
No-confidence motion: RaGa attacks Modi's 'jumla' in speech
Attacking the NDA regime in Lok Sabha, Congress President Rahul Gandhi today said India became a victim of 'jumla-strike' which he referred to as a 21st-century weapon.
Novak Djokovic pens an emotional letter about mental hurdles
Wimbledon 2018 champion, Novak Djokovic, has written an open letter on his website about the mental hurdles he faced over the last few years.
Delhi: Schoolmates assault Class 11 boy to death over "enmity"
A 17-year-old Class 11 student was allegedly beaten to death by a group of students, including his classmates, in Delhi's Jyoti Nagar over some "personal enmity," police said yesterday.
Who are the most expensive goal-keepers of all time?
Usually, when we talk about the biggest transfers in football, it is forwards who top the list.
Burberry burnt $37mn worth of unsold merchandise: Here's why
High-end luxury fashion brand Burberry reportedly burnt $37mn worth of its unsold merchandise over the past year to ensure that its products didn't fall into the hands of counterfeiters.
Fly like Iron Man with this jet-suit costing Rs. 3cr
When Tony Stark was held captive in an unknown land in 'Iron Man', the desperation to come out alive led him to make the Iron Man suit.
India sees major reductions in HIV infections: UN report
Sustained and focused efforts to reach key populations have led to major reductions in HIV infections in Cambodia, India, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam during 2010-17, stated a UNAIDS report titled 'Miles to go closing gaps, breaking barriers, fighting injustices'.
Trump invites Putin to Washington. Next step of friendship?
US President Donald Trump has instructed his top national security aide to invite Russian President Vladimir Putin to Washington later this year and the "discussions are already underway", the White House has said.
Neymar quashes Real Madrid rumors, is Hazard move on?
Brazilian footballer Neymar has quashed reports that linked him with a move to Real Madrid.
No-confidence motion against Modi: The whats, hows and whys
The ruling BJP will face a no-confidence motion in the Parliament today, the first in 15 years.
Ministry says passports of 8 NRI-husbands, who abandoned wives, canceled
An official of the Ministry of Women and Child Development (WCD) has said passports of eight NRI husbands, who abandoned their wives, have been canceled and lookout notices against them issued.
Indians can now forward 1 WhatsApp message only five times
In its latest attempt to curb spread of misinformation, WhatsApp has launched a new forwarding limit feature.
Congress didn't pay Rs. 35/month rent, asked to vacate Allahabad-office
The grand old party, the Congress may be looking to regain its lost lustre in national politics but it stands to lose its iconic office in Allahabad.
Sharif, daughter might be shifted to Sihala jail amid 'security-fears'
Jailed former PM of Pakistan Nawaz Sharif and his daughter Maryam may be shifted from the high-security Adiala jail in Rawalpindi to Sihala Rest House in Islamabad, after some prisoners started chanting slogans against him yesterday.
BJP will win no-confidence motion; why did Opposition move it?
BJP is set to face a trust vote in the Lok Sabha today, and despite Sonia Gandhi's insistence that they "have the numbers," the math is simple: NDA has 313 members in the 535-member House.
Government spent nearly Rs. 1,500cr on Modi's 84 country visits
Since becoming PM in May 2014, the government has spent over R. 1,484cr on chartered flights, maintenance of aircraft and hotline for Narendra Modi's foreign visits.
12 'much-needed' features we want to see in WhatsApp
WhatsApp is undoubtedly the most popular instant messaging app with over 1.5bn users worldwide.
Jio GigaFiber v/s Airtel broadband: Plans, offers, comparison
Reliance Jio has already irreversibly changed the mobile data market in India, pushing down data charges and consequently pushing up mobile data consumption.
Addicted to smartphone? Try this app to break the addiction
A new app called Siempo helps you prevent smartphone addiction by replacing your device's home screen and giving you more control over notifications.
#FinancialBytes: Know which Income Tax Return form you should file
Since April 5, 2018, the Income Tax Department has been uploading the Income Tax Return (ITR) forms for the Assessment Year 2018-19 (Financial Year 2017-18). In total there are 7 such forms.
Samsung likely to launch a foldable smartphone in 2019
2019 will be a big year for all smartphones lovers, and more importantly for Samsung fanboys.
Issues which England need to fix before the Test series
England are in a spot of bother when it comes to Test format, given that they have won once in last nine attempts.
Nokia 3.1 Android-One smartphone launched in India for Rs. 10,499
HMD Global-owned Nokia brand has launched Nokia 3.1 smartphone in India.
Lewis Hamilton signs a new deal worth £40mn with Mercedes
Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton has penned a new two-year deal with Mercedes that will see him stay till 2020.
Meet these 2 Indian women who could conquer South Pole
Come December and an all-women squad will head toward the South Pole.
Why are different types of balls used in cricket?
We have witnessed the use of red balls since the Test format came into existence.
#HealthBytes: 5 simple home remedies for acne that actually work
Hands-down the most common skin problem out there is of acne. It reportedly affects atleast 85% of the world population at some point in their lives or other.
Kochi: School rusticates five students, after parents protest unreasonable fee-hike
A Kochi school allegedly rusticated five students after their parents questioned the unreasonable fee hike.
The booming pet care industry in India
With Indians welcoming more "paw" buddies, the pet care industry too has seen unprecedented growth and has left no stone unturned in meeting the expectations of new "paw" parents.
Janhvi Kapoor breaks silence on competition with Sara Ali Khan
It seems to be the year of the newcomers in Bollywood and debutante Janhvi Kapoor says she is excited as an audience to see fresh faces but it is unfortunate that she and Sara Ali Khan have been pitted against each other.
Hardly anything done to clean Ganga, situation extraordinarily bad: NGT
The NGT today expressed dissatisfaction over the cleaning up of Ganga and said the situation was extraordinarily bad and hardly anything effective has been done to clean the river.
Data of 2.4L NEET candidates on sale online at Rs.2L
In yet another sign of how far India has come in terms of significance of the internet, personal data of 2.4L NEET candidates of 2018 are now available for sale online at Rs. 2L.
Malaysia: AirAsia announces $30bn deal for 100 Airbus planes
Malaysian budget airline AirAsia today announced an additional order of 34 Airbus A330neo planes, bringing the total value of its expanded 100-plane order to $30 billion.
Gurugram: Realtor shot at as his twin-kids watched from school-bus
On Wednesday morning, a realtor named Mahesh Yadav was shot dead by five men, including two of his own cousins. Unfortunately, the murder was witnessed by his nine-year-old twins.
Universities to implement software to check plagiarism in PhD theses
The government is making it mandatory for all universities to scan Ph.D. theses through a strong software to check plagiarism.
Chandigarh: Alleged sex abuser gets bail "considering she's a lady"
That Indian laws are biased towards women is a known fact, but when it lets sex abusers go free just because of their gender, that's a worrying point indeed.
Aircel-Maxis case: CBI files charge-sheet against Chidambaram, son Karti
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) today filed a supplementary charge sheet against former Finance Minister P Chidambaram and his son Karti, naming them the accused in the Aircel Maxis deal case.
This four-legged 'Babu' of Delhi Police is an all-India gold-medalist!
Delhi Police's Model Town office is receiving a lot of attention recently, courtesy Babu.
US: To Muslim-named waiter, customer tells 'we don't tip terrorists'
In another incident which shows how racism has deeply ingrained itself in minds of common people, a patron in a United States restaurant refused to tip a Muslim named waiter saying 'he doesn't tip terrorists'.
'Sonia Gandhi's math is weak': Ananth Kumar on trust vote
Parliamentary Affairs Minister Ananth Kumar hit back at former Congress president Sonia Gandhi today over her apparent confidence of winning the no-trust vote against the government.
Facebook to start taking down fake news and misinformation
Accused of helping to spur violence in Myanmar, Sri Lanka, and India, Facebook said it will start removing misinformation that leads to physical harm and violence.
Football: 5 best defenders in the world
At the recently concluded FIFA World Cup 2018, we witnessed that the art of defending is one of the crucial aspects to win titles.
Mumbai stares at milk crisis as strike enters fourth day
As a statewide strike by dairy farmers in Maharashtra entered the fourth day today, the state government engaged with the Swabhimani Shetkari Sanghatana (SSS), the outfit leading the stir.
Ace your English vocab game with these apps
It's needless to say that a good vocabulary goes a long way in creating an everlasting impression. Most of us want to improve vocabulary, but lack the time and effort to do so.
Vivo Nex launched in India for Rs. 44,990
As the latest flagship to enter India's fast-growing smartphone market, Vivo has launched the Vivo Nex.
Canada: Indian man shot dead in gun violence in Brampton
A 27-year-old Indian man in Canada has been shot dead in his home by four assailants in Brampton city.
IPL chief's aide 'demanded prostitutes, bribes' for selection into cricket-team
Some UP cricketers have accused Mohammad Akram Saifi, IPL Chairman Rajiv Shukla's aide, of demanding prostitutes and bribes for adding them to the state team.
RBI to issue new Rs. 100 notes soon, details here
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has decided to issue new Rs. 100 notes as a part of the new Mahatma Gandhi series.
It's never too late! Rajya Sabha is finally Wi-Fi enabled
The Rajya Sabha is now Wi-Fi enabled, offering lawmakers of the Upper House access to the Internet for browsing government and Parliament websites.
Jury-member thought Priyanka was 'too-dark' to be crowned Miss India
Priyanka Chopra wasn't the obvious choice for the "Miss India" title 18 years ago as one jury member felt her complexion was "too dark", says a new book on the star who turned 36 yesterday.
Rajnath passes buck to states on lynching, Opposition walks out
Condemning the lynching incidents across India, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh today passed the onus of it on state governments prompting a walkout by Opposition leaders in Lok Sabha.
US: Indian student Sharath Koppu's killer had long criminal record
The man who killed 25-year-old Indian student Sharath Koppu in United States' Kansas City had an extensive criminal background and was just 15 when he was first arrested in Tulsa, Oklahoma, in 2009.
Even after ODI debacle, India still favorites to win Tests
India went down 1-2 against England in the recently concluded ODI series.
Mumbai: To 'punish' Class-1 student, teacher removes his pants, arrested
A school teacher was arrested on Wednesday in Navi Mumbai and later released on bail, for stripping a Class 1 student in front of his classmates to 'punish' him.
#HealthBytes: Relieve back pain with these 5 simple exercises
Taking rest might seem like the most obvious thing to do when you're suffering from back-pain, but to get long-term relief, you should start exercising.
Nokia X5 with dual rear cameras, notch-based display launched
Keeping up with the notched display trend, HMD Global has launched the Nokia X5 in China.
UP 'baba' charges woman Rs. 60,000 to "save marriage," held
With the promise of 'solving' unemployment, relationship and marital problems, including infertility and pregnancy, a UP man has been duping hundreds of gullible people since 3-4 years.
70,000 candidates to get second chance for Railways recruitment exam
Railways has decided to give a second chance to 70,000 candidates, whose job applications were rejected due to faulty upload of photos.
LS seeks removal of 'no-detention-policy': Students can fail Class-5, 8
The Lok Sabha today passed a bill seeking removal of schools' 'no detention policy' for Classes 5 and 8.
Uttarakhand: 14 killed, 17 injured as bus falls into gorge
Fourteen people were killed and 17 injured in Uttarakhand's Tehri district when a state-run bus they were traveling in fell into a deep gorge around 15km from Chamba town this morning, a senior official said.
Human Rights Council is UN's 'greatest failure', says Nikki Haley
Terming the Human Rights Council as the United Nations' "greatest failure", US envoy to the UN, Nikki Haley, alleged the institution has provided cover for the world's most inhumane regimes, defending the US withdrawal.
In battle against cancer, Sonali Bendre's son gives her strength
Taking to Instagram, actress Sonali Bendre recently shared a picture with her son Ranveer and wrote he was her source of strength during these hard times.
Flipkart-sale ends today: Best gadgets to buy under Rs. 1,000
Flipkart's Big Shopping Days sale is coming to an end today. The e-commerce giant is offering mega-discounts and exclusive deals across several product categories including smartphones, gadgets, mobile accessories, appliances and fashion wear.
India fastest growing economy; on track to meet FY18-target: ADB
South Asia continues to be the fastest growing sub-region, led by India, whose economy is on track to meet the fiscal year 2018 projected growth of 7.3% and further accelerating to 7.6% in 2019, as measures taken to strengthen the banking system and tax reform boost investment, Asian Development Bank (ADB) said.
Delhi HC mandates number-plates for all cars, even for president
Addressing the rampant VIP culture in the country, the Delhi HC has ruled that all vehicles plying on the roads, whether they belong to the common man or the president, must be registered and display number plates.
#HappeningForFirstTime: Chinese student sues University, professor, over alleged sexual assault
In a first, a Chinese graduate sued Nanchang University in Eastern Jiangxi province for failing to protect her from a professor, named Zhou Bin, who allegedly sexually harassed her for about seven months in 2016.
Navi Mumbai hospital under cyber attack, hackers demand bitcoins
A private hospital in Navi Mumbai became the latest prey of hackers after its computer systems came under a malware attack.
Ravi Shastri explains why MS Dhoni took the ball
Speculations surrounding MS Dhoni's retirement came to the fore when the former India skipper took the match ball from the umpires, post India's loss in the third ODI against England.
'Orange Is the New Black' may end after Season 7
'Orange Is the New Black' showrunner Jenji Kohan has hinted that the seventh season of the Netflix series could be its last.
Gujarat: Wife wants husband punished for forcing oral sex
A Gujarat woman has approached the court seeking stringent action against her husband for forcing her to perform oral sex in their four years of marriage.
'Rahul should be PM,' says Kumaraswamy amid reports of dissent
Days after he said becoming the Karnataka CM was like "drinking poison," HD Kumaraswamy has asserted it isn't Congress he is unhappy with, but media and the society, which are "consistently working against (his) government."
#FinancialBytes: Know how to check your ITR status online
Once the filing and verification of your I-T return is done, you can keep track of the status of your return.
Chhattisgarh: Man electrocutes wife's private-parts suspecting affair, kills her
A man, who serves as a cook in Chhattisgarh Armed Force (CAF), was taken into custody for allegedly killing his wife by electrocuting her, after he suspected she was having an extra-marital affair.
'Husband locked me up': Airhostess told friends minutes before 'suicide'
Minutes before allegedly jumping from the terrace of her Delhi home last week, a Lufthansa airhostess had messaged a friend saying her husband had locked her in a room, and sought help from her, police said.
Domestic Cricket: 9 new teams in Ranji season 2018-19
In a bid to boost the growth of cricket in the country, the BCCI has revamped the domestic season.
To prevent leaks, CBSE considers using encrypted question papers
To avoid a repeat of this year's leak of question papers, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is planning to use encrypted question papers from next year.
Rs. 1,500cr-by-15th-year: Jio Institute earned institute-of-eminence tag with this proposal
Reliance Foundation's Jio Institute, which was named among the government's 'Institutes of Eminence'(IoE) despite not even existing, has projected an income of Rs. 100cr in its first year from 1,000 students.
6 ways school students can improve their math skills
Math can be a tricky subject for many school students who struggle to understand core concepts, which can lead to confusion and discourage them from learning math.
Mi Max 3 specifications revealed ahead of launch
The stage is set for Xiaomi to unveil its latest phablet-sized smartphone - Mi Max 3.
This website is all you need for government-schemes, jobs, exams
The central and state governments roll out several schemes, implement various initiatives and policies for citizens.
Which smartphones will be launched in the second-half of 2018?
The first half of 2018 is almost over, and the year has already seen notable smartphones being launched.
#FinancialBytes: Know all about ELSS that helps you save tax
Are you looking for an investment instrument which can not only offer you high returns but can also help you save tax?
