South Africa thrash Sri Lanka to go up 3-0
Sunday saw South Africa clinching the ODI series out of the hand of the hosts, Sri Lanka.
If you are a student, avail these discounts by Railways
IRCTC (Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation) offers tickets at concessional rates to a number of specified categories.
'Sarabhai vs Sarabhai' actress Rupali Ganguly attacked by enraged bikers
While going to drop her 5-year-old son to school on Friday, popular sitcom 'Sarabhai vs Sarabhai' actress Rupali Ganguly was attacked by enraged bikers.
5 worst signings of all time by Chelsea
Chelsea have a long history of 112 years and they have won 6 Premier League titles in the duration.
#PakistanElections: This mobile app and database helped Imran Khan win
While allegations about clandestine military support continue against Imran Khan, it has now come to light that a mobile app was instrumental to Khan's victory in Pakistan's recently-concluded general elections.
Samsung's Independence Day sale ends today: Best deals here
Samsung's Independence Day Sale, which has been active since August 1, ends today.
This 'cat and dog wine' company is earning $500,000
Pets enjoy a lot of luxuries, but why don't they have their own drinks?
After Trump insults LeBron James, wife Melania praises basketball star
United States' First Lady Melania Trump praised LeBron James after her husband President Donald Trump commented on the basketball star's intelligence.
Ex-Chelsea forward Demba alleges racial discrimination in Chinese Super League
Former Newcastle United and Chelsea forward Demba Ba has alleged that he faced racial discrimination while playing in the Chinese Super League.
Man, irked by Jaipur Airport security-checks, makes hoax bomb threat
An altercation between a passenger and staff at the Jaipur airport turned ugly after he exclaimed he had a bomb, presumably out of frustration.
Vivo Carnival Freedom sale: Vivo Nex available at Rs. 1,947
Celebrating India's 72nd Independence Day, Vivo will host the Carnival Freedom sale on its India e-store starting from August 7 till August 9.
Suicide attack kills three NATO soldiers in Afghanistan
A suicide attack by a lone bomber on foot killed three foreign soldiers (Resolute Support service members) on patrol in Charikar city of Afghanistan's Parwan province, said Provincial Governor's spokesman Wahida Shahkar.
Unwanted records scripted by India in 1st Test against England
India suffered a dramatic 31-run loss in the first Test, at Edgbaston, against England as they went down 0-1 in the 5-match series.
#RaceToTheMoon: Chandrayaan-2 suffers another delay, launch unlikely till January
India's second mission to the moon, Chandrayaan-2, has witnessed another delay which will see it launch no sooner than January 2019. The Rs. 800cr mission was initially scheduled for April 2018.
#IndiaInEngland: Ishant fined 15% match fee, one demerit point
Indian senior fast bowler, Ishant Sharma, was found guilty of breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during the recently concluded first Test match at Edgbaston.
Too much focus on one negative-incident: Nitish Kumar on shelter-homes
An under-pressure Bihar CM Nitish Kumar decided to address the Muzaffarpur shelter homes case today, but ended up making some disappointing comments.
Paris Saint-Germain thrash Monaco to win French Super Cup
Paris Saint-Germain got the 2018-19 season to a perfect start as they thrashed Monaco 4-0 to win the French Super Cup.
Former autorickshaw driver becomes new Pimpri-Chinchwad Mayor
If there's anything we can learn from new Pimpri-Chinchwad Mayor Rahul Jadhav's life, it's that hard work and smart decisions can turn lives around.
Manoj Bajpayee hopes indie-cinema becomes fashion in the country
Manoj Bajpayee is often regarded as the face of independent films and the actor hopes indie cinema becomes a fashion in the country and makes money.
Delhi: 'Mosquito Terminator on Wheels' to spray insecticides around tracks
After much prodding by the Delhi HC, the anti-mosquito breeding fight in the capital is now getting a big weapon.
India submits extradition request for Mehul Choksi to Antigua
India has submitted a request to Antigua to extradite Mehul Chokdi, Gitanjali Gems chairman, one of the key accused in the Rs. 12,000cr PNB scam.
#CareerBytes: Preparing for IAS? Here are 6 online-courses for you
The Indian Administrative Service (IAS) is the most premier civil service of the country.
FA Community Shield: All that you need to know
FA Cup champions Chelsea take on Premier League winners in the 2018-19 season curtain-raiser Community Shield match at Wembley on Sunday.
Telangana farmers' Kiki Challenge trumps all, plus it isn't dangerous
The 'Kiki Challenge' or 'In My feelings Challenge' has taken the internet by storm, and given headaches to authorities who have been pleading to people to keep safety in mind.
The five most controversial things done in WWE
The WWE may be the most popular wrestling promotion in the world, but it has, at times, indulged in malpractices.
Now, Delhi students can get learner's driving license in college!
In yet another step making lives easier for the people, the Delhi government is authorizing directors and principals of colleges, polytechnics and ITIs to issue learner's driving license to students aged 18 and above.
Uzbekistan: Swaraj pays floral tributes at Lal Bahadur Shastri memorial
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj paid floral tributes at the bust of India's second Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri at his memorial in the Uzbek capital.
BWF Championships finale: Sindhu loses as Marin scripts history
India's badminton ace PV Sindhu went down against Rio 2016 Olympics winner, Carolina Marin, in Badminton World Championships finale on Sunday.
#CareerBytes: Don't miss these government job vacancies
Government jobs, for their various advantages and perks, are highly sought after, and see fierce competition among aspirants.
#HelicopterEelaTrailer: Dear Kajol, how are you so effortless?
Among other things like being high on fun, quirky, and an emotional rollercoaster, the trailer of 'Helicopter Eela' also ascertains once again that Kajol is one of the best we got.
D'Cold, Saridon, 341 other medicines might soon be banned
As many as 343 fixed-dose combination (FDC) medicines are likely to get banned shortly, a move recommended by the Drugs Technical Advisory Board (DTAB).
President approves law deterring fugitive economic offenders from fleeing country
President Ram Nath Kovind has given assent to "Fugitive Economic Offenders Act, 2018" that deters fugitive economic offenders to evade legal process in India and flee the country.
Virus attack shuts down factories of iPhone's sole chipmaker
On Saturday, several factories of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC), the sole manufacturer of the iPhone's main processor, was shut down following a virus attack.
When Rishi Kapoor failed to recognize his 'Chandni' Sridevi
Rishi Kapoor claimed on Twitter that he failed to recognize Sridevi in an old video, leaving Twitterati aghast, since the two have worked in several hits like 'Chandni' and 'Nagina' together.
Article 35A: Amarnath Yatra suspended amid protests before SC hearing
The Amarnath Yatra has been suspended for two days as separatists called for a two-day shutdown in Kashmir over the upcoming SC hearing on Article 35A.
ICC Test rankings: Virat Kohli is the number one batsman
Indian skipper Virat Kohli is on top of the world after overtaking Australia's Steve Smith as the number one batsman in the ICC Test rankings.
This is how you can check time spent on Facebook/Instagram
In a move that seems inspired by Apple's Screen Time feature, Facebook and Instagram have announced a new set of tools that will enable users to keep a track of how much time they spend on these platforms.
PV Sindhu vs Carolina Marin: Head-to-head, TV listing and preview
PV Sindhu will lock horns with Spain's Carolina Marin in the final of the Badminton World Championship today.
Vinod Kambli's Friendship-Day post features Sachin Tendulkar and a promise
Today is all about cherishing your friends, and cricketer Vinod Kambli too joined the bandwagon.
Delhi: Mid-day meal NGO fined Rs. 54,879 for violating health-norms
An NGO, Stri Shakti Foundation, engaged by the South Delhi Municipal Corporation for the mid-day meal scheme has been slapped with a fine of Rs. 54,879 for allegedly violating health and sanitation norms, the civic body yesterday said.
You can soon view YouTube/Instagram videos in WhatsApp itself
WhatsApp is set to bring its picture-in-picture (PiP) mode to Android with YouTube and Instagram integration. It will allow users to view Instagram and YouTube videos in a mini window in the WhatsApp app itself.
24 banks collect Rs. 5,000cr as minimum balance non-maintenance penalties
Twenty-four banks have collected a whopping Rs. 4,988cr in 2017-18 as penalties for non-maintenance of minimum average monthly balance (AMB).
Delhi: Married man kills his live-in partner, arrested
A 35-year-old man was arrested yesterday for allegedly killing his live-in partner, who was pressurizing him to divorce his wife and get married to her, the police said.
Delhi University releases 7th cut-off list for admission to UG-courses
Delhi University yesterday released its seventh cut-off list for admission to undergraduate courses with many off-campus colleges declaring the availability of seats in Science and Commerce streams.
'Don't have to fuss over hair': Bendre's Instagram-post warms hearts
That Sonali Bendre is recuperating from cancer is not something new. Neither is the fact that she is fighting it positively.
Reservation won't guarantee employment; there are no jobs: Nitin Gadkari
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari today said reservation will not guarantee employment as jobs are shrinking, responding to the ongoing Maratha agitation for quota in jobs and education in Maharashtra.
Kerala: Man dies while trying to catch Dulquer Salmaan's glimpse
Attempting to catch a glimpse of Malayalam actor Dulquer Salmaan cost a 45-year-old man, identified as Hari, his life.
Maharashtra: Giving doctors incentives turns healthcare around in Maoist-affected areas
Facing acute crisis of doctors in rural areas, the Maharashtra government decided to allow professionals to negotiate their salaries and also added incentives.
'Human-shield' army major may face action for relationship with Kashmiri-woman
Major Leetul Gogoi, whose name grabbed headlines during 2017's human shield incident, is expected to be indicted after being found involved with a Kashmiri woman.
#HappyFriendshipDay: 5 Bollywood movies which capture millennial friendships
Today is Friendship Day- the day to actually thank those, whom we insult the year around. Because what is friendship without this banter, right?
Odisha: Class-X student kills self, notes hint headmaster raped her
The death of a Class X student in Odisha's Sikhpalli sent shock waves across the state. Two days later, the headmaster has been arrested for allegedly raping her.
All your questions about the government's 'DigiLocker' facility answered
Many people often worry about losing or misplacing important documents like Aadhaar card, driving license, PAN card, certificates, etc. while carrying them physically.
#FinancialBytes: Have a credit card? 5 tips to use wisely
Given the ease and convenience of making payments that credit cards offer, they've now become a household phenomena.
Android P is releasing on August 20, suggests trusted tipster
There have been quite a few leaks and rumors about the release of Google's latest Android OS, the Android P.
Blood, guts, and tears: 5 greatest bouts in boxing history
The ancient Greeks were the first to introduce boxing, and since then, it has seen a stunning growth in stature and significance.
Renault Captur Automatic SUV to launch in India in 2019
French automaker Renault launched its flagship SUV, the Captur, in India last year.
Bihar Social-Welfare-Minister should be sacked for Muzaffarpur shelter-home-scandal: NCP's Anwar
Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) National General Secretary and MP, Tariq Anwar, demanded that Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar sack his Social Welfare Minister, Manju Verma, for the failure to prevent sexual exploitation at the state-funded shelter home at Muzaffarpur.
My true calling is to be an entertainer: Ranveer Singh
Ranveer Singh, one of the most versatile actors of the current generation, says moving ahead he aspires to be a true entertainer.
World Breastfeeding Week: 5 reasons why babies should be breastfed
Nutritionally, and otherwise, breast milk is the best for babies, and the benefits of breastfeeding are myriad.
Soon, graduates can apply for direct PhDs in IIMs
In what might be a hugely beneficial move for students, the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) is expected to give the nod to IIMs allowing them to admit graduates directly into PhD programs, like IITs are allowed to do.
India informed Bangladesh about NRC, assured there won't be deportations
The NRC draft sparked a political battle, but it wasn't known earlier that Delhi informed Dhaka about it before its release, IE reports.
Explainer: The rules of classical chess
Chess, as the game we know today, evolved in the 15th century in Europe.
Xiaomi introduces new feature phones, should Jio be worried?
As part of a crowdfunding initiative, Xiaomi has launched two new feature phones in China.
This poor farmer-turned-entrepreneur today owns a Rs. 14L car!
A man in his 50s alights from his Honda Civic car and instructs his subordinates to start the day's work, while he'd supervise.
Table Tennis: Kamal and Batra move up in world rankings
Indian table tennis aces Achanta Sharath Kamal and Manika Batra have moved up in the world rankings as they achieved 33rd and 57th ranks respectively.
Trump taunts on LeBron's intelligence, Twitterati supports basketball star
In a late-night Twitter rant on Friday, President of US Donald Trump taunted star basketball player LeBron James after his interview with CNN host Don Lemon.
18 killed in Russian helicopter crash in northern Siberia
Russia today said 18 people were killed when a helicopter crashed on its way to an oil station in northern Siberia early today.
Illegal-hoarding drive: Karnataka HC slams top-cop for BBMP officials' assault
"Hooliganism has to be the last thing in Bengaluru," thundered Karnataka HC Chief justice yesterday, while taking serious note on the attack on BBMP workers and officials who were removing illegal hoardings in Ramamurthynagar on Thursday.
#DefenseDiaries: China building cutting-edge rockets for deployment on Indian border?
According to state media, China is building cutting-edge rockets for artillery that can be used in high altitude locations to destroy enemies from hundreds of kilometres away.
Now, Salman Khan needs Jodhpur court's approval before visiting abroad
Superstar Salman Khan, who was released on bail on the two-decade-old blackbuck poaching case earlier this year, will have to take Jodhpur court's permission for foreign trips.
5 discussion points: England beat India in first Test
England beat India by 31 runs in the first Test at Edgbaston to take a 1-0 lead in the 5-match series.
China: 20 killed, 8 missing as heavy rains trigger flood
Twenty people were killed and eight others went missing as torrential rains triggered floods in northwest China.
Fugitive Vijay Mallya wanted to meet Kohli & Co.
Vijay Mallya, who has been on the run, wanted to meet Virat Kohli and the Indian cricket team.
#HealthBytes: Top 10 health benefits of desi ghee
An all-time favorite of Indian households, particularly in the North, desi, home-made ghee has, of late, started losing its old charm and popularity as more and more people are moulding their choices to Western alternatives.
England beat India, 1st Test: Here are the records broken
England beat India to seal the first Test in dramatic fashion as they skilfully defended 193 runs.
Imran may take oath as Pakistan-PM on Pakistan's Independence Day
Imran Khan, 65, who is set to become Pakistan's new Prime Minister, may take the oath of the office on the country's Independence Day on August 14, a media report said.
Nokia 6.1 Plus India launch imminent, suggests HMD Global's teaser
The global variant of Nokia X6, the Nokia 6.1 Plus, which was recently released in Hong Kong, is expected to soon arrive in India, according to an official teaser.
Barcelona snap up mid-field maestro Arturo Vidal
Spanish giants Barcelona have reached an agreement, with Bayern Munich, to acquire the services of 31-year-old mid-field maestro Arturo Vidal.
Here's why Kumar Sanu didn't speak about his adopted daughter
Kumar Sanu is a legend in his own right, but he too is afraid of society's judgment.
#NewsBytesInvestigation: Nepotism in India's Sambo Federation killing deserving athletes' chances
Sambo, a Russian combat-sport came to India, 25 years ago, but has failed to produce even one player of International stature. It's because of rampant nepotism in the Sambo Federation of India (SFI), alleged athlete Meenu Poonia.
5 best Royal Rumble matches of all time
Royal Rumble is a match where 30 wrestlers enter the ring but only one leaves as the champion.
Woman dies as husband stuffs her nose, mouth with glue
A 35-year-old woman died of suffocation after her husband allegedly stuffed a strong adhesive in her mouth, nose, and eyes.
Is Facebook the new Tinder? Dating feature is undergoing testing
Two months after Facebook announced its upcoming Dating feature during its F8 developers conference, reports have surfaced saying that the social media giant has already started testing the feature internally.
JNU professors accused of sexual-harassment get clean chit
JNU's Internal Complaints Committee (ICC), has cleared professors Mahendra P Lama and Rajesh Kharat of sexual harassment charges and instead issued warnings against complainants for 'advertising' the issue, IE reports.
Pakistan General Elections: 1.6 million votes discarded, says report
A total of 1.67mn votes cast across Pakistan in the 2018 general election were rejected, which was 11.7% more than that of the 1.5mn ballots discarded in the 2013 polls, a report said.
A biopic on Sania Mirza's life will soon hit screens
Sania Mirza is a familiar name across Indian households for her tennis performances, and now we're going to get a film on her life.
You can mark WhatsApp messages 'read', without opening the app
WhatsApp just can't stop releasing new features, and the latest one now allows you to mark messages as read without even having to open the app.
Over 1L diesel-run cars off Delhi roads soon?
More than 1L diesel-run cars are likely to go off Delhi's roads soon.
#IndiaInEngland: Ishant Sharma leading the pace attack in style
Indian Test bowler, Ishant Sharma, finally came out of the blocks to notch a stunning performance against England in the ongoing first Test.
Amazon Freedom Sale begins August 9: All details here
Amazon has announced its three-day 'Amazon Freedom Sale' in India.
Smriti Mandhana smashes Super League's first ton
India's Smriti Mandhana is in stunning form as she scored the first century of the KIA Super League off just 60 deliveries.
Sunita Williams among 9 astronauts to fly SpaceX, Boeing commercial-rockets
Indian-origin US astronaut Sunita Williams is among the nine astronauts named by NASA who will fly the first missions into space on commercially provided rockets and capsules, built and operated by The Boeing Company and SpaceX, starting next year.
Exactly how rich is Apple? Here are some mind-boggling facts
On Thursday, Apple touched a market cap of $1 trillion, a figure that many icons of capitalism had never even dreamed of touching.
Historic moment for Nepal as they win maiden ODI
Nepal notched their first ever ODI win after overcoming the Netherlands in the second game of the 2-match series,
J&K: Man tries entering Farooq Abdullah's house, shot dead
A man was gunned down by security forces on Saturday for trying to forcibly enter former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah's residence.
Delhi: Mother of two girls, kills third new-born daughter
In a shocking incident, a 32-year-old woman allegedly killed her new-born child at a West Delhi hospital because she didn't want another daughter. The accused identified as Reeta Devi claimed she was 'out of her senses'.
Bidding adieu to 'Quantico', Priyanka Chopra eyes better future
Priyanka Chopra bid goodbye to 'Quantico' and her role as FBI agent Alex Parrish. The 35-year-old actress penned an emotional message as the show came to an end after running for three seasons.
If Aadhaar helpline number stored automatically, delete it: Maharashtra Police
The Cyber Security Cell of Maharashtra police issued an advisory yesterday evening, saying that if any number in the name of UIDAI has been automatically added to the mobile phone contacts, it should be deleted.
Indian-origin prof gets $2mn-grant for research on lupus in women
Indian-origin professor Chandra Mohan and his two colleagues at the US's University of Houston's biomedical engineering department received a $2mn grant from the National Institutes of Health to find out why lupus is more common in women than men.
It's no entry for Goans in casinos from next year
It'll be closed doors for Goans in the casinos from 2019.
Google Maps now tells your friends if your battery's dying
Google Maps' location sharing feature was always a useful one for tracking kin, friends, and kids, and now, it's set to get even better.
Pak's anti-corruption National Accountability Bureau summons Imran Khan on Aug-7
Imran Khan, Pakistan's Prime Minister-in-waiting, has been summoned by the country's anti-graft body in connection with the misuse of official helicopters which caused Pakistani Rs 2.17mn loss to the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government, an official said yesterday.
Delhi air quality to worsen, try and stay indoors
After experiencing relatively good air quality for the past few days, Delhi's pollution levels are to set to increase, thanks to a raging dust storm in Oman.
Google takes blame for Aadhaar number's 'mysterious presence' in phonebooks
Tech giant Google has taken responsibility for the presence of UIDAI helpline number in phones across the nation. On Friday there was a growing concern among citizens after UIDAI's number, which they hadn't saved, showed up in the contacts list.
Samsung Galaxy Note 9 teaser video confirms phone's key details
Samsung has "accidentally" leaked the upcoming Galaxy Note 9 via an official intro video which was posted on YouTube but soon pulled down.
Want a government job? Do appear for these 5 competitive-exams
Each year, lakhs of graduates in India appear for a number of competitive exams to secure one of the coveted posts in various Government departments and corporations.
Menstruation, an inevitable biological process, yet a taboo
Menstruation has been stigmatized since time immemorial. It is considered a taboo and women undergoing it called impure, in spite of menstruation being an inevitable monthly occurrence.
5 must-have accessories for every DSLR-owner to capture striking photos
If you're venturing into the world of photography, having a camera is just the beginning.
Xiaomi launches Mi Notebook Pro 2 with 8th-gen Intel processors
Xiaomi has updated its last year's Mi Notebook Pro range with the all-new Mi Notebook Pro 2.
