#GamingBytes: 5 games that didn't match our expectations
For those unaware, the studios do lots of promotions before they release a game.
Haryana: Gurukul students allege sodomy by seniors and staff-members
In a traumatic incident, at least six students of a Gurukul in Haryana's Rohtak have alleged their seniors and staff members sodomized and threatened them for months.
#GameOfThrones: Sansa hugs Jon, but her eyes hint betrayal
HBO released a teaser for its upcoming shows. Among the clips was the highly anticipated 'Game Of Thrones' teaser.
Abramovich wants to sell off Chelsea for £2.5 billion
Russian oligarch, Roman Abramovich, had bought Chelsea Football Club in 2003, and is now planning to sell the club.
#CareerBytes: 7 tips to help you crack JEE 2019
The dates for JEE Mains exam 2019 have been announced.
Loco-pilots stop train to let herd of elephants pass by
Two locomotive pilots Amar Nath Bhagat and Pawan Kumar stopped the train in northern West Bengal for a noble gesture- they allowed a herd of elephants to pass by.
#MeetTheMedalist: All you need to know about Dharun Ayyasamy
Indian track and field athlete, Dharun Ayyasamy, clinched the second spot in men's 400m hurdles at the 2018 Asian Games.
DJI introduces Mavic 2 Pro, Mavic 2 Zoom portable drones
China-based DJI has launched Mavic 2 Pro and Mavic 2 Zoom - its latest and most advanced portable drones yet.
#GamingBytes: New video game uses biometrics to scare you
'Bring to Light' is a video game developed by Red Meat Games. It was released on July 13, which was coincidentally a Friday.
#AsianGames2018: Neena Varakil wins silver medal in women's long jump
Neena Varakil gave India another silver medal from the athletics arena after she came second in the women's long jump event at the ongoing Asian Games in Jakarta today.
Tech Mahindra, Microsoft to use blockchain technology against spam calls
In a bid to crack down on spam marketing calls and SMSes, Tech Mahindra, on Monday, announced a partnership with Microsoft that will use blockchain technology to fight the spam call menace.
Neeraj Chopra gives India 1st javelin gold in Asiad history
Neeraj Chopra today became the first Indian javelin thrower to win an Asian Games gold medal as he shattered his own national record by clearing a distance of 88.06m in 18th Asian Games at Jakarta today.
Clash of the Titans: Match preview of United vs Tottenham
In tonight's EPL encounter, Jose Mourinho's Manchester United will face off against Mauricio Pochettino's Tottenham Hotspur.
#PANbreached: Delhi man owns 13 companies; Just that, he doesn't!
A 27-year-old got the shock of his life when he found out that he is a director of 13 companies and had made transactions worth over Rs. 20cr.
Afghanistan: US strike kills IS commander Orakzai in Nangarhar province
A US strike over the weekend killed a senior Islamic State commander in eastern Afghanistan, Afghan and US officials said today.
RSS may invite Rahul, Yechury for lecture series by Bhagwat
The RSS may invite Congress President Rahul Gandhi to attend a three-day lecture series by Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat in New Delhi next month.
How much does PV Sindhu earn in a year?
23-year-old Pusarla Venkata Sindhu burst on to the sporting scene after she won a silver medal at the 2016 Rio Olympics, marking India's first-ever silver at an Olympic event.
Airtel offers free 3-month Netflix subscription on select postpaid plans
Bharti Airtel has partnered with Netflix to offer, its postpaid and broadband subscribers, free access to the streaming giant's video content.
Study says there's absolutely nothing healthy about alcohol
In what is being claimed to be one of the most important studies on the effects of alcohol, researchers have found that no amount of drinking is beneficial to health.
On Gandhi Jayanti, Railways' coaches to bear Swachch Bharat logo
To commemorate Mahatma Gandhi's 150th birth anniversary, all the coaches of the Indian Railways will display the logo of the government's pet project 'Swachch Bharat Abhiyan' and the national flag.
Andhra: 'Sarpa Shanti Yagna' being organized to curb snake-related incidents
Officials have found a peculiar solution to rising number of snake bite incidents in Avanigadda mandal of Krishna district, Andhra Pradesh- a 'sarpa shanti yagna.'
Indian Navy rescued nearly 17,000 Keralites from floods
The Indian Navy rescued nearly 17,000 people caught in gushing waters in flood-ravaged Kerala, a Defense spokesperson said today.
#AsianGames2018: Boxer Vikas Krishan defeats Pakistan's Ahmed to reach quarter-finals
Chasing a third successive Asian Games medal, Indian boxer Vikas Krishan (75kg) made a strong start, out-punching Pakistan's Tanveer Ahmed in his pre-quarterfinal bout in Jakarta today.
#GamingBytes: All about OG, the new DOTA 2 champions
DOTA 2's The International concluded, recently, and like all sports, the final was a great story.
Swaraj unveils Mahatma Gandhi's bust at Indian Embassy in Vietnam
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj today unveiled the bust of Mahatma Gandhi at the Embassy of India in the Vietnamese capital, Hanoi.
The most emotional moments in the history of wrestling
Wrestling is not always about proving who is the strongest wrestler.
#HealthBytes: 10 effective tips and tricks to lose belly fat
The most stubborn of all fats is the fat that accumulates on your tummy.
Vivo India reduces prices of X21, V9 and Y83 smartphones
In the world's fastest-growing smartphone market, OEMs are introducing handsets almost every other day.
Bengaluru: Woman alleges Ola-driver masturbated during journey
In yet another traumatic incident, a 22-year-old woman alleged the driver of an Ola cab sexually harassed her on August 23, during her journey from Yelahanka to JP Nagar in Bengaluru.
Bangladeshi cricketer's wife accuses him of torture over $12,000 dowry
Bangladeshi cricketer Mosaddek Hossain Saikat's wife has accused him of driving her out of their home and torturing her over dowry, Bdnews24.com reported.
Interesting facts about Sir Donald Bradman on his 110th birthday
Today the world is celebrating Sir Donald George Bradman's 110th birthday, a man remembered and idolized for his extraordinary achievements in cricket.
1981 Air India Flight Hijack: Delhi court acquits two accused
A Delhi court today acquitted two men, Tajinder Pal Singh and Satnam Singh, accused of hijacking a New Delhi-Srinagar Air India flight.
#TechBytes: Top 5 Bluetooth speakers under Rs. 10,000
Having eradicated orthodox, wired modes of connectivity like Aux cables, Bluetooth speakers have almost become a necessity for music lovers these days.
Pakistan: Accountability court to conclude cases against Sharif in 6-weeks
Pakistan's Supreme Court today ordered the accountability court in Islamabad to conclude the remaining two corruption cases against jailed former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and his family within the next six weeks, according to a media report.
2018 edition of US Open kicks off tonight
2018 US Open is scheduled to kick-off from today, August 27.
This plane runs on bio-fuel made by 500 families
In a first-of-its-kind experiment for India, SpiceJet flew India's first biofuel-powered flight from Dehradun today morning.
Donald Trump draws US flag wrong, gets trolled on Twitter
It's been a stressful week for US President Donald Trump, as two of his ex-associates have been arrested on charges of finance violations.
Godhra train-burning case: Two accused convicted, three others acquitted
A special court in Ahmedabad convicted two accused and acquitted three in the 2002 Godhra train burning incident, on Monday.
Indian Railways: How to avail a duplicate train ticket
In case a passenger ends up losing their ticket or it gets torn or damaged, they can still undertake the journey. The Indian Railways provides the facility of availing duplicate tickets upon submission of a prescribed fees and meeting certain pre-established conditions.
Court finds Major Gogoi, who met woman in Srinagar-hotel, guilty
The court of inquiry has ordered disciplinary action against Major Leetul Gogoi. He was found guilty for fraternizing with a local woman, despite instructions against it.
Diesel hits record-high of Rs. 69.46/liter; petrol touches Rs. 78/liter
Diesel prices today hit a record high of Rs. 69.46/liter while petrol inched towards Rs. 78/liter mark after a fall in Rupee made imports costlier.
Delhi: DJ kills his girlfriend, makes it look like accident
Suspecting her of unfaithfulness, a 29-year-old man shot dead his girlfriend in North Delhi's Shalimar Bagh, and attempted to make it look like an accident.
#AsianGames2018: Saina wins bronze after losing to Tzu Ying
Top Indian shuttler, Saina Nehwal, had to be content with a bronze medal after suffering her 10th straight defeat to "World No. 1" Tai Tzu Ying of Chinese Taipei in the women's singles semi-finals of the 18th Asian Games in Jakarta today.
#HealthBytes: Top 5 health benefits of Kale juice
They say Kale is the 'queen of the greens', and why not!
Sushma Swaraj arrives in Vietnam to deepen bilateral strategic cooperation
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj yesterday arrived in the Vietnamese capital, Hanoi, on the first leg of her four-day two-nation tour, which aims at deepening India's strategic cooperation with Vietnam and Cambodia.
Bihar politics: A 'kheer' recipe takes center stage
A recipe for 'kheer', as explained by Upendra Kushwaha, has hinted at new political scenes in Bihar.
Iran to fight for lifting of US sanctions at ICJ
Iran will argue today against renewed sanctions imposed by the US, as a bitter legal battle between Iran and the US opens before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague, Netherlands.
Warren Buffett set to invest Rs. 2,000+ cr in Paytm
If reports are to be believed, Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway are in talks with Paytm parent company, One97 Communications to invest around Rs. 2,200-2,500cr ($300-350mn) in the digital payments company.
Scotland university brings pronoun badges; a step towards gender equality
Scotland's Edinburgh University is set to hand out pronoun badges to freshers joining in a new term so they know whether to refer to each other as "he", "she" or "they".
Manmohan Singh advises Modi against wiping out Nehru's legacy
Amid reports that BJP-led Centre plans to set up a museum for all Prime Ministers in the Teen Murti Complex, former PM Dr Mamohan Singh has written a strong worded letter to his successor Narendra Modi asking him to not wipe away Jawaharlal Nehru's legacy.
Ahmedabad: Four-storey building collapses, 5 feared trapped, 6 injured
Around 5-6 people are feared to be trapped after two blocks of a four-storey building collapsed in Ahmedabad's Odhav area on Sunday, reports ANI. 6 were injured.
Florida: Gunman fires during video-game tournament, 2 killed, 11 injured
A gunman fired at a video game tournament inside a shopping and dining complex in Jacksonville, Florida, on Sunday which left two dead and injured eleven others.
Kohli following in Tendulkar's footsteps: Here are the similarities
We, as Indians, are lucky to have been gifted with the batting icons, Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli.
#FinancialBytes: 6 free apps everyone should download to save money
Saving money is not easy, it's a huge task and lot of people find it challenging. However, smartphones have changed pretty much everything we do, including saving money.
How to protect your WhatsApp account against hacking
Despite WhatsApp being end-to-end encrypted, it is possible for the popular chat app to be hacked.
Top 5 healthy drinks to help you lose weight
Losing weight healthily and effectively is a long-term, disciplined process.
#GamingBytes: Top 5 games from Games2Win
Games2Win is a Mumbai based company, which was founded Alok Kejriwal and Mahesh Khambadkone in 2006.
Now, an app to rent boyfriends and 'cure' depression
A new app called Rent A Boy|Friend was launched in Mumbai and Pune on Friday with a motive to fight depression.
#GamingBytes: This person earns $560,000/month by playing video games
Tyler Blevins is a 26-year-old video game streamer, known online as Ninja.
Hugo Lloris charged with drunk driving, might lose Tottenham captaincy
On Friday, France's World Cup winning captain, Hugo Lloris, was charged with drunk driving at Gloucester Place in Central London.
Amarnath Yatra concludes, over 2.85 lakh pilgrims offer prayers
The annual pilgrimage to the Amarnath cave shrine in the south Kashmir Himalayas concluded today with over 2.85 lakh pilgrims offering prayers at the naturally-formed ice-Shivlingam.
#GamingBytes: Daybreak Games shutting down H1Z1's original mode
Daybreak Games Company has announced that H1Z1's original mode would be soon shut down.
#CareerBytes: You can now learn how to play video games
Interestingly, there are several academies coming up around Seoul, which teach professional gaming to children.
#AsianGames: Sarjubala advances to quarterfinals in boxing; Manoj, Shiva ousted
Former world silver-medalist Sarjubala Devi advanced to the quarterfinals but Manoj Kumar and Shiva Thapa were ousted after pre-quarterfinal losses in the Asian Games boxing competition in Jakarta in Indonesia today.
#CareerBytes: Top 5 coaching centers in Delhi for IAS preparation
One of the most prestigious Government positions, civil servants enjoy power, respect, and bag decent pay-checks.
Pakistan's Mohammad Irfan scripts this unique record
T20 has always been considered as the batsman's format, where the fans usually flock to see the big sixes.
Stalin files nomination for the post of DMK President
DMK Working President MK Stalin, set to be elected the party President, has filed his nomination for the post at Anna Arivalayam, DMK's headquarters, in Chennai today.
Jio GigaFiber: How to register for this broadband service
Reliance Jio's GigaFiber broadband service started accepting registrations from August 15.
#TechBytes: Top 5 video streaming apps available in India
Ushered in by Netflix, binge watching has now become a new trend altogether with the emergence of countless video streaming services.
IIT Kharagpur Professors remember their 'shy, intelligent' student, Sundar Pichai
Google's CEO Sundar Pichai was shy, intelligent and had big handwriting, his Professors at IIT Kharagpur recalled.
SC: Second marriage valid even if plea-against-divorce is pending
While interpreting the Hindu Marriage Act, the Supreme Court clarified that a person's second marriage will be considered valid even if a plea against a divorce is pending.
Unfair to compare my work with my father's: Bobby Deol
Making a space for himself being veteran actor Dharmendra's son would not have been easy but Bobby Deol says that he never felt he was under the shadows of his father.
IIT-Delhi students are coaching engineering aspirants, details here
In a bid to help engineering aspirants from low income families, some IIT-Delhi students are providing free coaching to students who cannot afford to spend fortunes on established coaching centers.
Malaika Arora speaks about her special song 'Hello Hello'
Malaika Arora will be seen grooving to the tunes of Vishal Bhardwaj for a special song in his upcoming film 'Pataakha'.
I always feel like an outsider, says Shruti Haasan
It has been over a year since Shruti Haasan made her last appearance on the big screen and the actor says it was a conscious decision to stay away from the camera as she wanted to reassess her career.
Man bites 14-year-old girl's face while trying to rape her
In a barbaric incident, a 55-year-old man from Haryana's Rohtak district bit a 14-year-old girl's face multiple times while allegedly trying to rape her.
#GamingBytes: Grimstroke is the newest playable hero in DOTA 2
Grimstroke is DOTA 2's new hero, which players can access right now. It was revealed on August 25.
Kapoor family is selling RK Studios, Raj Kapoor's iconic property
Rishi Kapoor has confirmed that the family is selling the iconic RK Studios, which showman Raj Kapoor established nearly 70 years ago.
#AsianGames2018: Two silver medals for India in Equestrian event
India claimed two medals in the equestrian event of the 18th Asian Games in Indonesia with Fouaad Mirza securing the silver in individual jumping event besides guiding the country to a second-place finish in the team competition.
#Convicted: These wrestlers committed crimes in real life
Professional wrestling might seem a glamorous business, but sometimes under the glitz and glory, lie dark truths which come as a shock to the fans.
Reliance Group sues Congress-owned National Herald for Rs. 5,000cr
In yet another development in the Rafale deal case, Anil Ambani-owned Reliance Group has filed a Rs. 5,000cr defamation case against the Congress-owned National Herald newspaper, claiming that an article published by the paper was "libellous and derogatory".
#MannKiBaat: PM Modi mentions Kerala, triple talaq, Asian games
PM Narendra Modi in the 47th episode of radio show 'Mann Ki Baat' said the nation stood shoulder-to-shoulder with Kerala, congratulated lawmakers on a productive monsoon session.
Liverpool edge past Brighton: Key talking points
After defeating Brighton, Liverpool have become table toppers, two points above Guardiola's Manchester City.
#AsianGames2018: Star shuttler Saina Nehwal reaches semis; assured of medal
India's top shuttler Saina Nehwal assured herself of at least a bronze after progressing to the women's badminton singles semifinals, knocking out World No. 5 Ratchanok Intanon at the ongoing 18th Asian Games in Indonesia.
Always hoped I'll make it to runway as showstopper: Kangana
Kangana Ranaut's rise in the movies as one of the best female actors of this generation and her sartorial fashion choices has also made her a ramp favorite.
Kerala floods: The man behind the UAE aid controversy
The past few days have seen considerable debate over the acceptance of a supposed Rs. 700cr aid package from UAE.
PM to launch FAME India II for electric vehicle adoption
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch in New Delhi the second phase of the FAME India scheme offering incentives for mass adoption of electric vehicles with an outlay of Rs. 5,500 crore, on September 7.
#RakshabandhanSpecial: 5 YouTube short-films that capture love-hate relationship of siblings
There's nothing like a brother-sister bond. How can you possibly explain hating and loving someone with equal measure, every single day of your life? You can't.
Arsenal conquer West Ham: Key talking points
Arsenal, finally, saw the winning side of things after they defeated West Ham, last night with the scoreline reading 3-1.
Trump drowns in TIME's latest cover, Twitterati is in awe
The latest TIME cover featuring USA President Donald Trump has got everyone talking, unsurprisingly. The striking cover has the POTUS struggling to catch a breath as his Oval House is drowning, with the words 'In Deep' written.
RaGa talks about India's job crisis, 2019 elections in London
Rahul Gandhi yesterday said that people support populist leaders like US President Donald Trump and PM Narendra Modi because they are angry over not having jobs, as the Congress President stepped up his attack on the BJP and the RSS.
#TechBytes: Top 5 payment apps for your smartphone
India has seen major push towards digitization of currency with government decisions like the demonetization and programs like Digital India, urging more and more Indians to go cashless.
Modi govt has torn apart judiciary, Election Commission: Rahul Gandhi
Congress President Rahul Gandhi has alleged that the judiciary and Election Commission were being "torn apart" under the BJP government and PM Narendra Modi was keeping mum on grave issues confronting the nation.
Chidambaram feels Rahul Gandhi shouldn't be blamed for 1984 riots
Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram came to party President Rahul Gandhi's defense on the 1984 remark saying the latter can't be blamed for what happened when he was 13 or 14 years old.
Bixby can no longer be disabled on Samsung phones
Samsung's virtual assistant Bixby has been increasingly making its way into Samsung's flagship devices, with the Galaxy Note 9 being latest in the line.
Unnao-rape: Police exhume key witness' body, protesting wife attempts suicide
On Saturday, the Uttar Pradesh police exhumed the body of Yunus Khan, the key witness in the alleged murder of Unnao rape victim's father, amid protest from the family.
US Senator and war-hero John McCain dies at 81
US Senator John McCain breathed his last on Saturday surrounded by his family, an announcement from his office revealed. He was 81.
You can now download the data WhatsApp collects on you
WhatsApp has rolled out its data portability tool in the form of a "Request Account Info" feature using which you can download a copy of all your data that the chat app has.
Can Kohli's India script this historic feat?
Only one team, in the history of cricket, has been able to win the Test series after going down 0-2.
#TechBytes: Top 5 entry-level DSLR cameras under Rs. 40,000
Whether you are a professional photographer or are an aspiring one, or just want to capture some great pictures for your social media handles, buying a decent DSLR is the first step to get going.
2019 BMW Z4 Roadster officially unveiled
Months after teasing its design, BMW has finally unveiled the 2019 edition of BMW Z4 Roadster at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance in Monterey, California.
Is Murali Vijay's Test career coming to an end?
Indian opening batsman, Murali Vijay wasted a glorious opportunity to show his mettle outside the subcontinent.
The inspiring story of the Indian teens who conquered Everest
In May this year, five Indian teenagers from the rural district of Chandrapur etched their name in history by scaling Mount Everest.
China-based Homtom enters India with H1, H3, H5 smartphones
Debuting in the world's fastest-growing smartphone market, China-based Homtom has launched its H1, H3, and H5 smartphones in India.
