22 Jul 2018

#IndiaInEngland: Top 5 moments from previous tours

Sparks are bound to fly when the greats clash on the field, and India-England matches are no different.

Samsung's 34-foot Onyx LED TV could revolutionize movie theaters

Samsung makes one of the best displays. Period. But have you ever wondered if Samsung made displays for theaters?

Shuttler Lakshya Sen wins Asia Junior Championship

Indian shuttler, Lakshya Sen, won the Badminton Asia Junior Championships on Sunday at Jakarta.

FC Barcelona: 5 worst signings of all time

Barcelona are one of the most popular football clubs in the world.

If you're a travel-junkie, you should have these 5 apps

In this time and age, your smartphone basically sorts your life out. Right from traveling to work, getting lunch delivered, and watching your favorite show, an intangible mobile app is all you need to get things done.

To Modi, with love: RaGa's iconic hug on Congress's poster

The surprise (and headline-inducing) hug of Congress President Rahul Gandhi to Prime Minister Narendra Modi after the speech in Lok Sabha on Friday has found a place on a poster of the grand old party in Mumbai.

All you need to know about your Form 16

As a salaried person, you must have heard the term 'Form 16'.

SAI selects 734 players under Khelo India scheme

The Sports Authority of India (SAI) has selected 734 players for a scholarship programme.

World's 5 most expensive smartphones that money can buy

When the iPhone X launched last year, it took many of us by surprise - one for its never-seen-before notched display and two, for its hefty price tag of $1000.

Football: 5 best attackers in the world

When it comes to winning a game on a football pitch, attacking players play a key role.

Delhi University admissions: BA programme, most sought-after course this year

With over 10,000 admissions taking place in the BA programme in Delhi University this year after the release of the fifth cut-off list, the undergraduate degree programme has become the most sought-after course.

UK: Indian-origin entrepreneur's start-up set to combat fake news globally

An Indian-origin entrepreneur's UK-based start-up that uses a machine-learning algorithm to sift fact from fiction is set to combat fake news around the world.

Kerala the best-governed state, Bihar the worst: Study

For the third consecutive year, Kerala has emerged as the best governed state among the large ones, the think tank Public Affairs Centre (PAC) said.

#HealthBytes: 5 food items to control high blood pressure

Infamously called the "silent killer", hypertension or high blood-pressure may go unnoticed for years, but could be the root-cause of major health issues and diseases such as heart-ailments, kidney disease, stroke, and blood vessel damage.

Maharashtra: BJP councillor allegedly rapes woman for three years, arrested

On Friday, police arrested Dheeraj Digambar Pathe, BJP councillor of Wani Municipal Council, Yavatmal district, Maharashtra, for allegedly raping a woman for past three years. Surprisingly, he tried to extort money from the victim too.

Punjab declaring villages 'drugs-free.' Addicts on medication aren't even counted

The Punjab government has apparently found a new way to battle the drug epidemic in the state: putting up 'drugs-free' signboards outside villages.

#FinancialBytes: Know how to file your ITR without Form 16

The due-date for filing your Income Tax return for this assessment year is July 31.

Ludhiana: Father disapproves daughter's relationship, she schemes murder with mother

The police have arrested the daughter, boyfriend, and wife of a murdered railway employee, Kuldeep Kumar.

Imran Khan's party candidate killed in attack days before Pakistan-elections

Three days ahead of general elections in Pakistan, a candidate from Imran Khan's PTI party was killed in a suicide attack in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

Samsung Galaxy Watch: Display sizes and key specs revealed

The upcoming Samsung wearable, most likely to be called Samsung Galaxy Watch, will be available in different display sizes, according to reports.

Pakistan's batsman Fakhar Zaman continues to break records

Pakistan's opening batsman Fakhar Zaman is enjoying the form of his life and the southpaw has shown the capabilities to become cricket world's newest sensation.

Furious over potholes, local nominates Mumbai for Guinness Book Record

Rains, waterlogging, potholes related accidents, BMC claiming everything is under control. Repeat! This has been the tale of Mumbai for as long as one can remember.

#HealthBytes: 5 benefits of olive oil you never knew about

We've all heard a lot about how fantastic olive oil is for our health.

#IndiaInEngland: Rahul Dravid heaps praise on Rishabh Pant

Delhi youngster Rishabh Pant has continued to show his mettle in 2018.

European football transfers: Know what's happening

Even though European clubs are involved in their pre-season tours, the transfer market is in full swing.

India's first test-tube baby is now a mother herself

On August 6, 1986, Baby Harsha created history: she was India's first test-tube baby, and had just been born, all healthy and prim.

In 'Dhadak', Janhvi has a special message for mom Sridevi

Janhvi Kapoor had a special message for her late mother Sridevi that was flashed in the prints of 'Dhadak', her debut movie which released on Friday.

Alwar: Family's sole bread-winner killed by 'gau-rakshaks.' Minister cries 'conspiracy'

Yesterday, Rakbar Khan's family in Mewat, Haryana, was eagerly awaiting him. After he returned home, Asmina, his wife, planned to cook biryani, his favorite.

Asia-Pacific may meet only one of 17 SDGs, warns UN-official

The Asia-Pacific region is on track to meet only one of 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) -the SDG on education- by 2030, a senior UN official has warned.

What does Sachin Tendulkar feel about the Yo-Yo test?

Former Indian cricketer and legendary batsman, Sachin Tendulkar, has gone on to state that the Yo-Yo fitness test should not be made mandatory for selection.

Senior Times Now journalist booked for outraging women's modesty

Executive Editor of Times Now news channel, Vivek Narayan was arrested by Delhi police for outraging the modesty of two women and clicking pictures against their will, officials said on Thursday.

With new drug's help, India can eliminate malaria by 2030

India's fight against malaria, which it aims to eliminate by 2030, has received a major boost after the US' Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a new drug called Krintafel (tafenoquine) to treat P. Vivax cases.

WWE

Which are the greatest WWE matches of all time?

What makes a WWE match interesting is the tension, drama, ups and downs, great moves and comebacks, and of course the prize at stake.

At first CWC-meet, RaGa reminds of "role, responsibility" of Congress

Rahul Gandhi, appointed the Congress chief in December, is chairing his first Congress Working Committee (CWC) meeting today, two days after the party's joint no-confidence motion was staggeringly defeated in parliament.

US-Congress crushes effort to ban China's ZTE; victory for Trump

US Congress is abandoning an effort to clamp down on the Chinese telecom-giant ZTE in a defense bill, essentially green-lighting the Trump administration's deal to save the company accused of selling sensitive information to hostile regimes.

'I couldn't look at a football': Neymar after Brazil's exit

Brazilian superstar Neymar Jr. stated that he couldn't look even at a football after his side's 1-2 defeat to Belgium at the FIFA World Cup 2018.

Why isn't MBBS a lucrative career option for Indians anymore?

It is a widespread belief in India that doctors are one of the highest earners, but a fresh TOI report throws those claims into doubt.

ASUS ZenFone Max Pro to be available from July 26

The top-end variant of the ASUS ZenFone Max Pro M1 will go on sale in India starting July 26 via Flipkart.

China is waging 'quiet kind of cold-war' against US: CIA

China is waging a "quiet kind of cold war" against the United States, using all its resources to try to replace America as the leading power in the world, Michael Collins, Deputy Assistant Director of CIA's East Asia mission center, said at Aspen Security Forum in Colorado on Friday.

Indonesia: Raped by brother, 15-year-old girl jailed for having abortion

On Thursday, an Indonesian court awarded six months' imprisonment to a 15-year-old girl, who was raped by her own brother, for undergoing an abortion. Abortion is illegal in the country.

Days before death, eminent poet Gopal Das sought mercy killing

Noted Hindi poet Gopal Das 'Neeraj', who passed away on July 19, had sought mercy killing, a letter sent to Aligarh district magistrate reveals.

Terrorists who killed cop trapped in J&K encounter, three neutralized

Terrorists involved in the brutal murder of a J&K cop this week are trapped in an encounter in Khudwani village of Kulgam which began this morning, officials confirmed.

Actor Siddharth Shukla's BMW rams into three cars, booked

Actor Siddharth Shukla was booked by Oshiwara police after his BMW crashed into three cars leaving one injured on Saturday evening in Mumbai.

10 best smartphones you can buy for your parents

In this smartphone-centric world, youngsters prefer to do almost everything on their devices.

#FinancialBytes: 5 credit cards which offer unique benefits

These days it's common for credit cards to offer benefits like monetary rewards on grocery purchases, online shopping, movie ticket booking, etc.

5 best Chess players from India

Chess is said to have originated in India and then sent to Europe via the Arab world.

12 best 'selfie' smartphones for every budget segment in India

In this era of selfies and social media, the front camera on a smartphone has become an important deciding factor for buyers.

#HealthBytes: 5 commonly-believed health myths which are completely false

Seeking and sticking to diet is a great idea, but notably, not all food advice is good advice. Some 'facts' should be taken with a pinch of salt.

21 Jul 2018

#PolicyExplainer: How to apply for loan under Standup India scheme

In order to promote entrepreneurship among women, scheduled castes, and scheduled tribes, the Government of India had launched the Standup India scheme in April 2016.

Was the infamous 'notched' display a necessity?

We're all familiar with the rather infamous 'notch' by now.

Why school-level internships today are more important than ever

Gone are the days when good marks fared you through college. It might still be relevant for DU, where only marks open the doors of a good college.

This Mumbaikar helps environment by cleaning waterfalls

Picnics by overflowing waterfalls in the outskirts of Mumbai are probably the most enjoyable moments during monsoons for many.

5 Indian films which got banned by the Censor Board

The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) takes the onus of clearing and certifying films in India.

#IndiaInEngland: 5 best Test matches between India and England

England and India have a rich and varied cricketing history, with India's first overseas Test series played at the Lord's Cricket Ground.

Google reportedly working on Fuchsia, that would replace Android

Over the last couple of years, a team of engineers within Google have been working on a stealth project dubbed Fuchsia.

#SabMileHueHain: Steps Opposition took to make Modi's "Road-to-2019" easier

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave his speech in the Lok Sabha on Friday, most TV sets flashed how it was the beginning of 2019's campaign.

Himachal Pradesh: Mountaineers find dead soldier's body from 1968 plane-crash

A team of mountaineers in Himachal Pradesh's Dhaka Glacier base-camp stumbled upon a dead soldier's body and wrecked parts of an IAF plane, which crashed in the state's Spiti Valley 50-years-ago.

Modi's gift to Rwandan President? 200 local cows!

PM Narendra Modi has been acknowledged for his thoughtful gifts- Israeli PM Benjamin Netyanahu got sacred plates, former US President Barack Obama got recordings of a Martin Luther King Jr. speech, and former Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif received a shawl for his mother.

Your iPhone in India may get deactivated: Here's why

Apple and TRAI are at loggerheads again over TRAI's anti-spam app. This time, new TRAI regulations, if enforced, might result in telecom operators deactivating services on iPhones.

All you need to know about the football transfers

There is plenty happening in the ongoing summer transfer window.

Queen Elizabeth II's private income increases by Rs. 10 crore

Queen Elizabeth II receives money from the Duchy of Lancaster every year, and new data shows her private income increased by £1mn (approximately Rs. 10 crore).

Ambala: 'Let's have a date,' says 'Yamraj' to helmet-less drivers

Yamraj is busy roaming around Indian cities nowadays.

#TravelBytes: 5 best weekend getaways for Delhiites

Nothing feels better than a weekend after a hard week of work.

5 worst signings ever by Real Madrid

Real Madrid are one of the richest clubs across the globe.

#IndiaInEngland: India's Test ranking not in danger

As India are set to lock horns with England in a 5-match Test series starting August 1, even a whitewash will not hamper their number one ranking in this format.

Shah in 1,800 Delhi BJP's WhatsApp groups to 'stem fake-news'

The Delhi BJP has formed hundreds of WhatsApp groups with its national president Amit Shah as a member in each of them for providing "direct information" and curbing fake news.

#CareerBytes: Channelize your inner Shakespeare with these online creative-writing courses

The way to a person's intellect is through good writing. When you write creatively, you are telling your audience a story asking them to believe in the world you have created.

After backlash, sanitary napkins finally exempted from GST

After many protests, the GST Council has decided to exempt sanitary napkins from the tax, confirmed Delhi Finance Minister Manish Sisodia.

MP CM assures help to ragpicker's son who cracked AIIMS-entrance

Less than an hour after a Twitter user sought help from MP CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan for a ragpicker's son who cracked the AIIMS entrance exam, he has assured immediate financial assistance.

Keshav Maharaj on 'Cloud 9' after breaking Proteas record

South African left-arm spinner, Keshav Maharaj, picked 9/129 against Sri Lanka on Day 2 of the second Test which, in turn, is a new record for Proteas.

'Dhadak': Outrage about nepotism, but it's making KJo's Dharma richer

With the announcement of 'Dhadak', the big (and tiring) nepotism debate started all over again. The issue was raised in uncountable interviews, and mentor Karan Johar was slammed again and again (not that he cared).

AC Milan set to play Europa League this season

AC Milan have seen their one-year ban from European football being overturned by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).

Facebook confirms that it is building an internet satellite

A couple of months after rumors surfaced indicating that Facebook was building its own satellite, the social media giant has confirmed its satellite project.

Former BJP strongman Chandan Mitra, four Congress MLAs join TMC

Former BJP MP Chandan Mitra, editor of The Pioneer, joined the Trinamool Congress today in presence of WB CM Mamata Banerjee.

Aamir Khan to be chief guest at Indian Screenwriters Conference

Superstar Aamir Khan will be the chief guest at the Indian Screenwriters Conference (ISC).

RGV's plan of 'real-biopic' on Sanjay Dutt upsets sister Namrata

After Ram Gopal Varma announced he will make an 'honest' biopic on Sanjay Dutt, the actor's sister Namrata has asked why the director is putting them through the pain again.

Pakistan: Independent candidate commits suicide over row with sons

An independent candidate contesting in Pakistan's July 25 polls to Parliament and the provincial assembly from the Punjab province reportedly committed suicide over a dispute with his sons.

Why can't a hardworking Indian relate to Rahul Gandhi?

Rahul Gandhi comes, he sees, he goofs-up, he comes again, he sees again, and he goofs-up again. And, the cycle repeats.

Yuvraj backs NCA, says it helped him to bounce back

The National Cricket Academy has been on the radar as premier players haven't been able to recover from injuries on time.

Delhi pollution: Citizens cannot suffer anymore, SC says, summons top-cop

Concerned over growing congestion and air pollution in Delhi, the Supreme Court asked the Delhi Police chief to come up with some urgent remedies to tackle the menace.

Bareilly NGO head announces rewards for stoning triple talaq activists

The head of a Bareilly NGO yesterday allegedly announced cash rewards for anyone who stones and shaves the heads of two women who led campaigns against triple talaq.

WWE

Indian WWE superstar Kavita Devi to compete in Mae-Young-Classic Tournament

Braun Strowman, a World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) superstar, has announced that Indian wrestler Kavita Devi will compete in the Mae Young Classic Tournament to be held next month in the US.

Mumbai's '10-storey high' bridge between Worli-Sewri to displace hundreds

Mumbai is getting a new 'sckyscraper bridge' - 32m high, the height of a 10-storey building - between Worli and Sewri.

WWE

The 5 biggest icons of the WWE franchise

WWE started off as Capitol Wrestling Corporation when current chairman Vince McMahon's grandfather founded the company in 1952.

In January'19, Kangana and Hrithik will clash at box-office

Kangana Ranaut and Hrithik Roshan's affair (if one can call it that) has already consumed a lot of time of Bollywood journalists.

Once again, Zuckerberg shows he doesn't care about users' privacy

Once again, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg is trying his dirty tricks, unabashedly so. Our privacy just doesn't matter to him.

#IndiaInEngland: India can win but need to address these issues

With the 5-match Test series against England starting from August 1, the Indian cricket team needs to work hard on certain aspects of their game.

US: Over 20 Indian-origin persons sentenced in massive call-center scam

Over 20 Indian-origin persons in the US have been sentenced for up to 20 years in prison for their involvement in a multimillion-dollar India-based call center scam, defrauding thousands of US citizens of hundreds of millions of dollars.

After tough 8-hr surgery, Bengaluru docs restore accident-victim's hand

On July 9, doctors of Hosmat hospital in Richmond Road, Bengaluru, got a challenging case: a road accident victim, who had a severed leg and detached arm.

New law recommends seven-year imprisonment for bribe givers

The Rajya Sabha yesterday passed a bill to punish those giving bribes to public servants, approving imprisonment of up to seven years.

Haryana 'godman' arrested for allegedly raping, filming 120 women

A 60-year-old chief priest at the Balaknath Temple in Haryana's Tohana was arrested after videos of him raping a woman surfaced online.

Mustafizur Rahman not to play IPL anymore

Mustafizur Rahman has found himself in a spot of bother as the Bangladesh Cricket Board has forbidden the pacer from participating in overseas T20 leagues.

How much will recalibrating ATMs for new Rs.100 notes cost?

ATM operators have said Rs. 100 crore is required to recalibrate ATMs to make them ready for the new Rs. 100 notes, which RBI announced a few days ago.

Delhi: Man commits suicide by jumping in front of metro-train

A 23-year-old man allegedly committed suicide by jumping in front of a Delhi Metro train at Jangpura metro station yesterday.

Paytm Mall hiring 5,000 graduates through 'Campus Icon': Details here

Paytm Mall launching the second edition of its Campus Icon program, aiming to hire 5,000 graduates this time.

Japanese start-up to provide "on demand" meteor showers

Taking the idea of 'entertainment' to the next level, Tokyo-based start-up ALE Co. is developing a satellite system to deliver "shooting stars on demand", and expects to deliver the world's first artificial meteor shower over Hiroshima some time in 2020.

#IndiaIsLynched: On suspicion of cow-smuggling, mob kills man in Alwar

In Alwar, Rajasthan, a man named Akbar Khan was lynched by a mob on suspicion of cow-smuggling. Reports said 28-year-old Khan and his unnamed accomplice were attacked by a mob in Ramgarh.

A hug shakes Indian politics

For the BJP, it was "drama." For the Congress, it was an "unscripted" win. For the rest, it was plain amusing.

PM Modi wins trust-vote but RaGa dubs his speech 'weak'

Congress President Rahul Gandhi and UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's speech in Lok Sabha on Friday.

What will happen to your digital personality when you die?

It's important to think about what happens to our digital selves after we die.

'Sacred Games': English subtitles, which offended Congress, changed

The Delhi High Court was informed on Thursday that English subtitles of Netflix's first Indian original series 'Sacred Games' have been changed.

Delhi airport: Semi-robotic TaxiBots to help curb air pollution

After 'air-purifier' plants, Delhi airport authorities have taken another environment-friendly step by introducing TaxiBots, 'pilot-controlled semi-robotic machines' which reduce emissions and fuel-consumption by a stunning 85%.

Google's Move Mirror AI experiment matches your moves with photos

Google loves Artificial Intelligence (AI) and uses it to power its Gmail, smart Assistant and even advertising business.

#HealthBytes: 5 simple exercises for people stuck with desk jobs

Stuck in a 9-to-5, in-office, desk job? You're not alone.