02 Sep 2018

England beat India in 4th Test: Here're the records broken

England defeated India by 60 runs in the fourth Test at Southampton. With this victory, Joe Root-led England have clinched the ongoing 5-match series.

Netflix, Amazon Prime free with Airtel, Vodafone: All details here

If you happen to enjoy Netflix and Amazon Prime services, this might interest you.

Top 5 online platforms where you can promote your music

If you happen to be a budding musician in this digital age, you don't have to rush from one studio to another to get that much-needed breakthrough.

Case against Vadra, Hooda will be 'thoroughly' investigated: Haryana CM

The case registered against Congress leader Sonia Gandhi's son-in-law Robert Vadra and former Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda for alleged irregularities in land deals will be thoroughly investigated, Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar said on Sunday.

Tottenham's Son wins gold at Asian Games, avoids military service

South Korea's win over Japan in the Asian Games football final has brought joy to Tottenham Hotspur fans.

Maoists enjoy 'regular support from Pakistan, China': BJP training manual

A BJP training guidebook, which is meant to orient its workers and office-bearers to its ideology and views on key issues, says that Maoists in India enjoy "regular support from Pakistan and China", making them a big threat to country's internal security.

#GamingBytes: Tom Clancy's Division 2 gets new map and gameplay

Ubisoft presented Tom Clancy's Division 2 at the PAX West.

Nepal: Plane skids off runway, airport closed for 12 hours

A domestic aircraft skidded off the recently repaired runway of Nepal's International Airport, halting all the flights for some 12 hours that left thousands of people stranded, officials said.

South Korean team to discuss inter-Korean summit with the North

A high-level South Korean delegation will fly to North Korea this week to discuss arrangements for an inter-Korean summit there this month, as relations grow cooler between Washington and Pyongyang.

Have Real Madrid found their form post Ronaldo's exit?

After Real Madrid suffered a humiliating defeat at the hands of their neighbors Atletico, many had concluded that their flair has gone away along with Ronaldo.

Star hijacking film, worst form of hari-kiri: Screenwriter Apurva Asrani

In a cryptic tweet, screenwriter Apurva Asrani took a sly dig at Kangana Ranaut for "hijacking a film" and described it as "the worst form of hara-kiri".

Happy birthday Ishant Sharma!

Indian fast bowler Ishant Sharma turned 30 on Sunday.

Where are the toppers of CAT (IIM) 2011-15 now?

The Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) are the most sought-after B-schools that provide quality management eduCATion in the country.

Bodies of 14 infants, wrapped in plastic-bags, found in Kolkata

In a shocking incident, bodies of as many as 14 newborns in various stages of decomposition, wrapped in plastic bags, were found at a vacant land in southern Kolkata's Haridebpur area on Sunday.

#GamingBytes: Epic's Fortnite organizes open tournament at PAX

PAX West, the gaming cultural event, will see Epic's Fortnite organizing a mega event to mark the end of its 'Summer Skirmish' competition series.

Singer Allen opens up about having sex with female prostitutes

In what makes for a brave revelation, pop singer Lily Allen spoke about having sex with female prostitutes during the 'Sheezus' tour of 2014.

#ChallengingNorms: Muslim-woman to wear hijab in Miss England's finale

The upcoming finale of Miss England in Kelham Hall, Nottinghamshire, is going to be one of its kind, all thanks to Sara Iftekhar, who has been shortlisted.

India's top moments at Asian Games 2018

2018 was India's best ever campaign at the Asian Games in the history of the tournament.

Mehul Choksi's properties are money laundering assets: PMLA Authority

A designated PMLA authority has held that 41 properties worth about Rs. 1,210 crore, attached by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in the name of absconding diamond jeweler Mehul Choksi and his associated firms, are money laundering assets.

GoAir Bengaluru-Pune flight suffers technical glitch; forced to make emergency-landing

A Pune-bound Airbus A320neo plane of GoAir from Bengaluru had to return back on Saturday after it suffered a technical snag.

Champions League: Footballers who will meet their former clubs

The 2018-19 Champions League draws have been declared and fans cannot wait to see the best clubs of Europe in action.

#NagalandFloods: Rs. 800cr required for restoration, state needs basic items

Nagaland is finding it difficult to find its feet after floods wreaked havoc on the state. 12 people have lost their lives and lakhs have been displaced.

#GamingBytes: Shadow of Tomb Raider reveals exciting new gameplay

Shadow of the Tomb Raider is the latest game in the Tomb Raider reboot franchise. It will come out on September 14, 2018.

#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.

No Pixel smartwatch in 2018, confirms Google

Much to the disappointment of geeks, Google 's top executive has confirmed to Tom's Guide that the company has no plans to launch a smartwatch this year.

Burnley vs Manchester United: Pre-match report

Jose Mourinho was quite vocal after the match against Tottenham last week, stating that he has won more EPL titles than the other managers combined.

#TravelBytes: 5 best flea markets in India to shop at

From walking along humble, overcrowded streets to chit-chatting with the sellers and fellow buyers, eating golgappas on the side to haggling with the vendors, shopping at a flea market is a one-of-its-kind experience.

#AsianGames2018: Rani Rampal will be India's flag-bearer at closing ceremony

Indian women's hockey captain Rani Rampal has been named as the flag-bearer for the closing ceremony of the Asian Games 2018 in Indonesia.

Delhi: Brazilian tries to smuggle Rs. 3.1cr-worth cocaine, arrested

A Brazilian man has been arrested from IGIAairport in Delhi for allegedly trying to smuggle into the country Rs. 3.1cr worth cocaine, which he had swallowed in form of 64 capsules, a statement issued by the Customs Department on Sunday said.

Debt-ridden Paul Jonas, Priyanka Chopra's future father-in-law, files for bankruptcy

While Nick Jonas and his brothers are widely successful, their father is facing some real financial issues.

Women should live life on their own terms, says Kareena

Kareena Kapoor Khan believes in challenging the norms, be it with her film choices like 'Chameli', 'Asoka', and 'Jab We Met', or decision to flaunt her baby bump.

Discipline is branded 'autocracy' these days, says PM Modi

Praising Rajya Sabha Chairman Venkaiah Naidu's disciplinarian nature, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said these days discipline is branded as autocracy in the country.

Assam lynching: Chargesheet against 48 accused filed

On Saturday, Assam police filed a chargesheet against 48 accused in the lynching of businessman Abhijit Nath and musician Nilotpal Das.

Top 5 events happening in Mumbai this Sunday

It's Sunday today, and there are better things in the city to catch, apart from lying on your bed and cursing Monday.

Ludhiana: Police trace kids missing from illegal shelter home

In a major development in the case of 30 kids missing from Packiam Mercy Cross Child Shelter Home in Ludhiana, the Jharkhand police on Saturday traced seven children.

#TechBytes: 5 best tablets you can buy in India

If you are always on the move, or want a less complicated device, you would either have a stylish tablet or must be looking to buy one.

Mumbai: Students to receive certificates at their doorsteps within 2-days

Students in suburban areas of Mumbai will now be able to receive certificates at their doorsteps.

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5 most ridiculous WWE match formats

After Wrestling became a household phenomenon, to attract and engage audiences, WWE came up with a number of variations of the matches.

England's Sam Curran is a knight in shining armor

If we have to name one cricketer, who has impressed in this series, it has got to be Sam Curran.

Internet is going gaga over this 5-year-old's gorgeous hair!

Hey shampoo and hair-oil brands, your ambassador is here!

#ElgaarParishad: Chargesheet to be delayed against activists arrested in June

The Pune police, on Saturday, sought 90-days time to file chargesheet against the five activists, arrested on June 6, in connection to the Bhima Koregaon violence.

Bangladeshi cricketer Sabbir Rahman had eve teased Sania Mirza: Reports

Bangladeshi cricketer Sabbir Rahman could land in more trouble after reports stated that Pakistan's Shoaib Malik has filed a complaint against the 28-year-old.

Mumbai: Safety on trains in your hands, courtesy an app

Come October, and the Central Railway (CR) will roll out a mobile application to cater to safety-related problems in the local or outstation trains.

London: Indian-origin anti-Brexit campaigner releases memoir of her struggle

An Indian-origin campaigner who mounted a successful legal challenge to prevent British PM Theresa May triggering Brexit without Parliament's approval has released a new memoir to trace her journey of struggle.

US Open 2018: Federer surges forward, Kerber knocked out

Roger Federer continued his bid for a 21st Grand Slam as he swept past Nick Kyrgios.

Nubia unveils Alpha and Red Magic smartphones at IFA 2018

At the ongoing IFA 2018 trade show in Berlin, China-based Nubia has unveiled two new smartphones. And, one of them is particularly newsworthy.

No 'Bunty Aur Babli' sequel in works, says Abhishek Bachchan

Abhishek Bachchan has revealed that filmmaker Aditya Chopra thought of making a sequel to the hit 'Bunty Aur Babli' back in 2005, but he dropped the idea as there was no script at that time.

Now, trolls have problems with Parineeti Chopra's red hair

Internet trolls are dime a dozen and they are jobless. For no particular reason, they make hurtful comments. This time, their target is Parineeti Chopra.

Manchester City defeat Newcastle 2-1: Match Report

Holders Manchester City are back to winning ways as they beat Newcastle 2-1 in their fourth match of 2018/19 EPL season.

Raj Babbar says Rahul Gandhi is Congress's PM candidate

Uttar Pradesh Congress President Raj Babbar, on Saturday, said INC President Rahul Gandhi is the party's natural Prime Ministerial candidate, but the citizens of the country will decide who will be the PM after 2019 general elections.

IFA 2018: 5 amazing products you should know about

IFA 2018 is a massive tech show being held in Berlin. With some great innovations and technology upgrades, IFA has a lot to offer to all those hungry tech geeks, like yourself.

Chidambaram slams Modi; seeks details of bad loans under NDA

Hitting back at Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his remarks on loans given during the UPA rule, former Finance Minister P Chidambaram today asked the NDA government to reveal the number of loans given by it which turned into non-performing assets (NPA).

#IndiaInEngland: 4th Test Day 3- Key discussion points

England will be the happier team, taking the field on Sunday, after what they achieved on Day 3.

Pakistan's failure to curb terrorism costs it $300mn-aid from Pentagon

In what is another proof of deteriorating ties between the United States and Pakistan, the Pentagon has canceled aid of $300 million over the country's failure to tackle terrorism.

Delhi: Believing her 7-month-old daughter brought 'bad-luck', mother kills her

A 27-year-old woman living in Kot Mohalla Basti, Hazrat Nizamuddin, Delhi, allegedly strangled her seven-month-old daughter as she believed the infant brought bad luck to the family.

How to apply for education loan in India

Getting quality education from a top-notch institution, is vital to give a kick-start to your career, whatever be the field.

The real horror story of Nale Ba that inspired 'Stree'

'Stree' starring Shraddha Kapoor and Rajkummar Rao hit the theaters this Friday.

Your SBI ATM-card will stop working: Here's how to replace

On August 14, the State Bank of India (SBI) had issued a notification to all its customers, asking them to change their old Magstripe Debit Cards to the more secure, EMV chip cards.

New vibrant, nature-themed look for Mumbai local coaches

After the Bihar-New Delhi Sampark Kranti Express, it's now the turn of the local trains in Mumbai to undergo a makeover.

7 Google products you didn't know existed

Google has not only become synonymous with web searches, but it has also become well known for providing other indispensable services like Google Maps, Gmail, Chrome, and YouTube.

01 Sep 2018

Justice Ranjan Gogoi to succeed Chief Justice Dipak Misra

Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra, who is set to retire next month, has recommended Justice Ranjan Gogoi's name as his successor, sticking to the seniority tradition in the Supreme Court.

Health tips if you're having sex for the first time

There is no set 'right time' to begin your sex life- you should explore your sexuality at your own pace, with a partner you feel comfortable with, and the way that suits you.

Gold-medalist Swapna finally gets customized shoes for her 6-toes feet

The Indian athlete, Swapna Barman, made the country proud by winning gold in the Heptathlon event at the Asian Games 2018.

5 girl students of Class 8 go missing in Mumbai

Five girls, students of a South Mumbai school, have gone missing. The girls who are studying in Class 8 at the private school did not return to their respective homes from school yesterday afternoon, after which their parents approached the police.

Liverpool defeat Leicester City 2-1: Key talking points

Jurgen Klopp's men defeated Leicester City 2-1 and are now sitting at the top of the Premier League table.

#GamingBytes: Hitman 2 puts Agent 47 in wild Colombian jungles

Hitman 2 is an upcoming sequel to the 2016 game, which will be available from November 13.

DMK asks cadres not to touch party chief Stalin's feet

The DMK has asked its cadres not to touch the feet of party chief MK Stalin as it went against the ideals of self-respect and instead greet him saying 'Vanakkam,' with love.

Asian Games 2018: Indian women's team claims silver in squash

The Indian women's squash team finished second best to a clinical Hong Kong in the final, winning a successive silver at the 18th Asian Games in Jakarta, Indonesia today.

This IAS coach from Telangana trains visually-impaired UPSC aspirants

UPSC is clearly the toughest exam in India, but when it comes to visually-impaired or physically-challenged individuals, the difficulty level grows manifold.

Counter-Strike: Global Offensive gets a free offline version

Counter-Strike franchise is one of Valve's most successful ventures, with the Counter-Strike: Global Offensive or CS: GO always remaining a paid title.

#AsianGames: India beat Pakistan to win bronze in men's hockey

India maintained their recent domination over arch-rivals Pakistan with a fighting 2-1 win to bag a consolation bronze medal after a below-par semi-final performance at the 18th Asian Games on Saturday.

ISL 2018-19: Australia legend Tim Cahill joins Jamshedpur FC

Australia's all-time record goal-scorer Tim Cahill will be turning up for Jamshedpur FC in the upcoming 2018-19 edition of the Indian Super League.

Who is Riyaz Naikoo, Kashmir's most wanted and dreaded terrorist

After the abduction and release of kin of policemen in Kashmir, Riyaz Ahmed Naikoo, largely known as a 'moderate' terrorist, has taken the centerstage.

#FinancialBytes: 6 tips to lower your health insurance premiums

With medical inflation reaching an all-time high, falling sick, even once in a while, can take a toll not only on your physical health, but also on your financial well-being.

Man, who planned PM Theresa May's murder, jailed for life

Naa'imur Zakariyah Rahman, a 21-year-old ISIS terrorist, was jailed for life with a minimum term of 30 years, for plotting the murder of Theresa May, the UK Prime Minister.

Sanjay Dutt to lead anti-drugs campaign by six northern states

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat said Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt has offered to lead an anti-drugs campaign to be launched by six northern states affected by the drugs menace.

City boss Pep Guardiola stands up for his long-time rival

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has spoken out in favor of his rival Jose Mourinho after the United boss came under heavy criticism for losing the last two EPL outings.

India Post Payments Bank launched: Details here

On Saturday, at an event in New Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) in a bid to boost banking services in rural areas, and promote further financial inclusion.

As 4-meter-long rod pierces through body, man plays with phone

In China, the surprisingly calm demeanor of a man, having a 4-meter-long rod pierced through his body has made it to global news.

Huawei AI Cube: An Alexa-powered smart speaker with 4G modem

Marking its entry in the smart speaker space, Chinese giant Huawei unveiled its AI Cube smart speaker on Friday.

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At his backyard: 5 best WrestleMania matches of The Undertaker

The Undertaker has been called one of the greatest WWE wrestlers of all time and his resume is a testament to that.

KJo may launch his godchild Aryan and Khushi Kapoor soon

It looks like another Kapoor kid is all set for a Bollywood debut, and this time too it is Karan Johar who will provide a launchpad.

US airman convicted of hate crime for beating Sikh man

A US airman has been found guilty of aggravated assault with a hate-crime enhancement for beating a Sikh man two years ago.

#MeetTheMedalists: Who is India's star boxer Amit Panghal?

India finally clinched a medal in a boxing event at the Asian Games 2018, as Amit Panghal struck gold in men's 49 kg category.

Hospital-staff sacked for clicking selfie with ex-Andhra CM's son's body

Four staff members of Hyderabad's Kamineni Hospital were sacked for clicking a selfie with the dead body of ex-Andhra CM's son, Nandamuri Harikrishna, who passed away earlier this week.

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#GamingBytes: Fortnite gets an exciting new event

Epic's Fortnite is keeping fans on their toes with constant updates. The latest is a mysterious new event that will be available from next week.

#HealthBytes: How to get rid of bad breath naturally

If having bad breath has ever made you feel humiliated in a social setting, know that you're not alone. A whopping 25 to 30% of world's population suffers from halitosis.

Now, Google is tracking your offline Mastercard transactions

Just weeks after reports surfaced that Google tracks you even with your Location History turned off, a Bloomberg report has now revealed a secret deal between Mastercard and Google. The deal allows the search giant to track offline sales using Mastercard transaction data.

UK couple hires entire train to spend honeymoon in hills

A young couple from England became the first to charter the special train introduced by Southern Railway for a one-way trip from Mettupalayam to Udhagamandalam, to spend their honeymoon in the hills.

Asia Cup 2018: Who is Indian cricketer Khaleel Ahmed?

The BCCI, on Saturday, announced a 16-member Indian squad for the Asia Cup 2018, starting in September.

BJP collects data on temples, Hindu priests in poll-bound MP

The ruling BJP has collected data on temples, Hindu priests, and mutts across Madhya Pradesh ahead of the year-end Assembly polls.

#AsianGames2018: CWG-medallist Amit beats Olympic-champ Dusmatov to win boxing gold

Amit Panghal (49kg) today became only the eighth Indian boxer ever to claim a gold medal at the Asian Games in Indonesia with a stunning tactical win over reigning Olympic champion Hasanboy Dusmatov of Uzbekistan.

Inmate of a Patna shelter home dies, two others missing

A 27-year-old inmate of a shelter home for mentally challenged women died at a hospital in Patna on Friday, a day after two other women went missing from the shelter home.

Jaipur: BJP leader's drunk son crushes sleeping laborers, 2 die

In a rather unfortunate incident, the son of a leader of BJP's Kisan Morcha ran over four sleeping laborers on Friday night in Jaipur.

Moeen Ali proves to be a thorn in India's flesh

England all-rounder Moeen Ali looks strong post a dismal winter run that forced the management to leave him out of Test squad.

Refuting Kangana's 'claims', Sonu Sood says he's fine with woman-directors

Sonu Sood is no longer a part of Kangana Ranaut-starrer 'Manikarnika - The Queen of Jhansi' and the actor said he decided to leave the project because of scheduling conflicts and not due to the gender of the director.

Leicester City vs Liverpool: Pre-match report

Liverpool will lock horns with Leicester City at the King Power Stadium today, as the Reds will seek to continue their winning streak.

#AsianGames: 60-year-old Pranab, 56-year-old Shibhnath win gold in bridge competition

India has won the gold medal in the bridge competition at the 18th Asian Games with Pranab Bardhan and Shibhnath Sarkar clinching the top honors in the men's pair event in Jakarta on Saturday.

#TechBytes: 5 best wireless keyboards available in India

With wireless technology seeping into every aspect of our lives, clumsy, orthodox, wired USB keyboards are increasingly becoming a thing of the past.

Bhima-Koregaon: Police claim evidence shows Maoist-links, Sudha Bharadwaj alleges fabrication

Responding to police's claims of having solid evidence about Maoist links of arrested activists in the Bhima Koregaon violence, Sudha Bharadwaj said the letter is fabricated.

Delhi government approves conversion of 94 dispensaries into polyclinics

The Delhi government has sanctioned over Rs. 168 crore to remodel 94 dispensaries into polyclinics in the national capital.

Asia Cup 2018: Kohli rested, Rohit Sharma to lead India

The BCCI on Saturday announced a 16-member Indian squad for the Asia Cup 2018, starting in September.

#GamingBytes: All about the new season of Rainbow Six Siege

Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege will start the season 3 of year three really soon.

All about the upcoming 'world's longest' 20-hour flight

About a year ago, Qantas Airways CEO Alan Joyce had publicly challenged Airbus and Boeing to design a plane capable of making ultra-long distance flights.

Drunk man pees on woman's seat on Air India flight

An intoxicated man allegedly urinated on the seat of a woman passenger onboard an Air India international flight, prompting the Civil Aviation Ministry to seek a report from AI.

US Open 2018: Nadal wins thriller, Stephens and Serena advance

Day 5 of the US Open 2018 was a thriller that saw rain, tennis racquets being smashed, some stellar victories and several fine moments.

US: Indian CEO of two IT companies arrested for visa-fraud

An Indian citizen, who was the CEO of two information technology companies in the US, has been arrested in connection with a multi-year visa fraud scheme involving forged and fraudulent documents to get visas such as H-1B for over 200 foreign workers.

Jain monk Tarun Sagar dies, PM Modi remembers his contributions

Jain monk Tarun Sagar passed away on Saturday at Radhapuri Jain temple, Krishna Nagar, Delhi at about 3 AM. He was 51.

#IndiaInEngland: 4th Test Day 2- Key discussion points

After England managed 246 in the first innings, India took a slender 27-run lead on Day 2 of the fourth Test at Southampton.

Heavy rain lashes Delhi; traffic jams, water-logging at several places

Heavy rains lashed several parts of Delhi on Saturday, causing water-logging and traffic snarls on major intersections in the national capital.

#HealthBytes: 7 amazing health benefits of cycling

There are many perks that come with biking as a form of exercise- you don't need a dedicated time slot for it, you can literally ride to work, market, school etc; it's light on pocket, helps protect the environment, and is superbly fun.

Six Indian nationals among several arrested by US immigration authorities

Six Indian nationals are among over 300 people arrested by American authorities for criminal activities and violating the country's immigration laws during a month-long crackdown across six states.

BJP's Kurukshetra MP Saini announces new party, 'Loktantra Suraksha Party'

BJP's Kurukshetra MP Raj Kumar Saini announced his new political party 'Loktantra Suraksha Party' and said it will contest the next Parliamentary and State Assembly elections of Haryana.

Saudi Arabia is planning to turn Qatar into an island

A Saudi official has hinted the Kingdom was moving forward with a plan to dig a canal that would turn the neighboring Qatari peninsula into an island, amid a diplomatic feud between the Gulf nations.

Hollywood actress, brandishing toy gun, shot at by police, dies

Vanessa Marquez, a popular face on 'ER' as nurse Wendy Goldman, was fatally shot by South Pasadena police on Thursday, while she was brandishing a toy gun.

Won't back down on Trump lawsuit, says NY Attorney General

Lawyers for US President Donald Trump have asked a judge to dismiss a lawsuit brought against his charitable foundation by New York's Attorney General, arguing that it was politically motivated.

'Dead' woman, living happily with new husband, nabbed, courtesy Facebook

In what is a gross misuse of laws, a woman faked her own death to live with her lover, but not before her family slapped a case of dowry on her first husband.

First-time-ever: Census 2021 will collect data on OBCs

Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday announced Census 2021 will count OBCs (Other Backward Classes), nearly three decades after implementation of Mandal Commission gave them reservations.

IRCTC offers 7-days 'Sufi Circuit' tour package at Rs. 7,560

IRCTC (Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation) is offering a 7-days 'Sufi Circuit' tour package covering these destinations- Lucknow, Delhi, Ajmer, Agra and Fatehpur Sikri.

Google Pixel 3 hands-on images confirm design, reveal specs

Google is all set to launch its 2018 flagship smartphones on October 9. Interestingly, as we inch closer to the event, more and more leaks are coming our way.

#FinancialBytes: Know how to apply for a PAN card online

Whether you're thinking of getting a debit/credit or buying a property or opening a savings bank account, there is one document that you will need for each of these activities. And that document is the Permanent Account Number (PAN) card.

South African photographer shows us how rich-poor divide looks like

Financial inequality is prevalent everywhere. But how will it look if the class-difference is divided by just a border?

8 lesser known WhatsApp tricks you should try now

Almost every person who owns a smartphone uses WhatsApp, the Facebook-owned instant messaging app, which has now evolved into a multi-purpose platform.