30 Sep 2018

#GamingBytes- Mojang announces new role-playing-game, Minecraft: Dungeons

Game studio Mojang has announced a new addition to the Minecraft universe, titled Minecraft: Dungeons.

6 tips to help you crack UPSC-exam in first attempt

The Indian Civil Services exam, commonly referred to as the IAS exam, is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) each year.

BCCI likely to rope in a new spin coach: Report

Keeping the series against Australia in mind, the BCCI is likely to bring in a new spin coach.

Best-thing-today: Matt Damon playing Brett Kavanaugh on SNL is gold

Earlier this week, Brett Kavanaugh, the Supreme Court of the US nominee, faced a Senate judiciary committee for sexual assault.

Here are the reasons why Manchester United should sack Mourinho

Jose Mourinho was brought to Manchester United to save them from the dull period they were going through, ever since Sir Alex Ferguson retired.

Lucknow man suffers allergy after using 'extended pleasure' condom

This Lucknow man could never have imagined what his quest to longer sex would be, when the condom that claimed to give him "extended pleasure", turned painful as he suffered an all allergic reaction.

RPF rescues over 30 children per day from railway premises

The Railway Protection Force (RPF) has rescued more than 30 children per day between January 2017 and August 2018, compared to less than 20 a day in three immediate years before 2017.

How you can de-link Aadhaar from your bank and e-wallets

In an important judgment, the Supreme Court, on September 26, struck down some provisions relating to authentication of the Aadhaar programme, and the Section 57 of Aadhaar Act.

#GamingBytes: 5 changes Spider-Man makes to New York City

Spider-Man PS4 has undeniably left its indelible mark on gaming.

#IndiaVsWI: Here's why Indore ODI is likely to be shifted

The second ODI between India and West Indies on October 24 could be shifted out of Indore due to a tussle between BCCI and Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association (MPCA) for complimentary passes.

Pakistan's ISI Chief Lt General Mukhtar to retire tomorrow

Chief of Pakistan's powerful spy agency ISI, Lt General Naveed Mukhtar, and four other Generals are going to retire tomorrow.

#WomenForWomen: When world let us down, we stood together

The week which went by has been tough for women (not that any day is easy).

#BiggBoss12: Splitsvilla-fame Scarlett Rose confirms entry on Salman Khan's show

'Bigg Boss 12' has completed two weeks with a lot of drama and fights during tasks, nominations and eliminations.

#CareerBytes: Top 5 websites to help you crack CA exam

Chartered Accountancy (CA) course, by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) is one of the most-sought-after ones, in India.

Nokia 9 leak shows a curved display, five rear-cameras

Considering the innovation of pop-up camera and the upgrade from dual rear-camera to triple, in today's smartphone wars, camera is the only battlefield left.

'Sui Dhaaga' collection: Varun-Anushka starrer catches speed on second day

Varun Dhawan, Anushka Sharma's recent release 'Sui Dhaaga: Made In India' has managed to appeal to the masses on its second day.

Country's first housing society set up under Sardar Patel: PM

PM Narendra Modi said today the country's first housing society was set up in 1927 under the leadership of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel in Gujarat.

IRCTC I-ticket cancelation: Rules and charges

An IRCTC (Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation) I-ticket is a normal online-booked ticket for which a user pays to get a paper ticket delivered at their specified delivery address.

Asia Cup: This is how Jasprit Bumrah responded to trolls

Fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah has shown us the way on how to respond to trolls on social media.

Delhi government warns officials against uploading Aadhaar, mobile numbers online

The Delhi government has asked all Heads of Departments not to upload documents containing "sensitive" personal information like Aadhaar and mobile numbers on the websites of their respective departments.

Five PUBG Mobile features which the main game should have

There is no denying the immense popularity PUBG enjoys across platforms.

Society needs to understand importance of human rights: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday stressed on the importance of human rights and inculcating them into practice, saying it is the very basis of his government's 'Sab ka saath, sab ka vikas' principle.

ICC ODI Rankings: Indian openers Rohit, Dhawan in top 5

India's ODI opening batsmen Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan climbed several spots in the latest ICC Rankings, which was released today.

Cheers to 'new-age' whiskey, spiked with coffee, tea, and more!

The overtly masculine image of amber liquid sloshing gently on rocks of ice as gentlemen hold their glasses and clouds of cigar smoke swirl around is changing rapidly with whiskey brands experimenting with flavors as diverse as coffee and tea.

Pakistan: Boys' primary school blown up by Taliban

A boys' primary school was blown up today by the Taliban in Pakistan's restive northwest tribal region bordering Afghanistan.

Neha Dhupia's glow at her baby-shower takes all the attention

Bollywood actress Neha Dhupia is all set to embrace motherhood, and she is enjoying every moment of her pregnancy with husband Angad Bedi.

'Harassed' DU student jumps off a moving DTC bus

A 19-year-old Delhi University student had to jump out of a moving DTC bus after she was allegedly harassed by a man near South Extension in South Delhi.

Gareth Bale injured: Impending doom for Real Madrid?

Real Madrid squared off with their local rivals, Atletico Madrid last night in a match that ended as a goalless draw.

ICC introduces latest version of the DLS System

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has introduced several changes to its Code of Conduct rules and the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method.

#ComicBytes: Who are the creepiest serial killers in Batman universe?

Murder, mystery, the macabre, humans have always been fascinated by the depravity of human nature. Serial killers thus hold a 'special' place in our quirky minds.

Kangana Ranaut's hairstylist booked for raping minor boy

In a shocking incident, actress Kangana Ranaut's hairstylist Brendon Allister De Gee has been arrested for allegedly raping a minor boy.

Injured Shakib to miss out on action for three months

Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan is set to miss cricket for at least three months.

17-year-old arrested for hacking UPSC website on September 10

The Special Cell of Delhi Police has arrested a 17-year-old boy for hacking the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) website on September 10.

Flipkart's Big Billion Days sale starts from October 10

Walmart-owned Flipkart has announced its Big Billion Days sale which starts from October 10.

Army Major booked for raping domestic help; husband commits suicide

An Army Major has been booked for allegedly raping his domestic help in Southwest Delhi in July on a day her husband allegedly committed suicide, the police said.

Topless Serena Williams sings 'I touch myself' for breast-cancer awareness

Trust Serena Williams to break norms and deliver a message at the same time, and she won't disappoint.

#ThugsOfHindostan: Aamir reacts to Mumbai Police's 'too filmy' meme

The trailer of Aamir Khan's 'Thugs Of Hindostan' has got the audience going crazy lately and the Mumbai Police too thought to cash in on the craze.

J&K: Pakistan chopper violates Indian airspace, Army shoots at it

A chopper of Pakistan violated Indian airspace in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday.

Two more Diphtheria deaths in Delhi, toll rises to 26

Two more deaths due to diphtheria have been reported at a civic hospital in Delhi, taking the toll from the infectious disease in the city to 26, officials said on Sunday.

Sachin Tendulkar impressed with India's performance in Asia Cup

Cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar on Sunday hailed Indian team's Asia Cup triumph in the UAE, saying it was a complete team effort.

WWE

WWE: Five women's stipulation matches that were unique

WWE's women's division has long been a successful faction of the franchise.

Adultery: Done; Section 377: Done; Now time for marital rape?

Striking down 158-year-old provisions of adultery under IPC Section 497, the Supreme Court recently said, "Any provision of law affecting individual dignity and equality of women invites wrath of Constitution. It's time to say that husband is not the master of wife."

IND vs WI: Ganguly surprised at Rohit Sharma's exclusion

Former India skipper Sourav Ganguly has voiced his opinion on the Indian Test squad, announced by the BCCI, for the two match series against West Indies.

Antoine Griezmann replies to Ramos, says was just having fun

After Los Blancos captain Sergio Ramos had lashed out at Antoine Griezmann during a press conference, Griezmann has opened up regarding the comments made by Ramos.

Indonesia: Deadly quake and tsunami leave 832 dead

The death toll in Indonesia saw a momentous climb as reportedly 832 people have lost their lives after the earthquake and tsunami.

#BollywoodExposed: About Nana's volatile behavior, Renuka writes open-letter, supports Tanushree

Tanushree Dutta's revelations could possibly kick-start Bollywood's #MeToo campaign if more survivors and stars speak up.

Gauri Lankesh murder: 'Accused' claim SIT bribed them to confess

In what is bound to steer investigation into the murder of journalist Gauri Lankesh in a new direction, two accused have claimed they are innocent and were coerced by the SIT of Karnataka police to confess.

Dangal director Nitesh Tiwari starts shooting for his next 'Chhichhore'

Director Nitesh Tiwari started shooting for his film, 'Chhichhore' today.

IND vs WI: Is Mayank Agarwal's selection a smart decision?

There was a huge sense of relief for Karnataka batsman Mayank Agarwal, as he was handed his maiden call-up to the Test squad.

Protests planned at Vedanta's final company meet in UK

Foil Vedanta, a grassroots activist group centered in the United Kingdom, is planning to stage a "loud" demonstration outside the final annual general meeting of Indian mining tycoon Anil Agarwal's Vedanta Resources in London tomorrow.

Liverpool manage a draw against Chelsea: Key discussion points

The match between Chelsea and Liverpool was a thrilling encounter and lived up to all the excitement surrounding it.

#BiggBoss12: Deserved to stay for long, said Kriti-Roshmi on elimination

'Bigg Boss 12' finally witnessed the first eliminations of the season as girls Kriti Verma and Roshmi Banik were evicted on Saturday.

Indore: Doomsday drug, capable of killing 5 million people, seized

In a major operation, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence along with a team from the Defence Research and Development Establishment busted an illegal laboratory at Indore.

Rishi Kapoor flies to US for medical treatment

In a cryptic tweet on Saturday, Rishi Kapoor wrote he was traveling to the US for treatment as the 45+ years in the industry were tiring.

Tamil Nadu: 3-days after patient dies, hospital allegedly continues treatment

A private hospital in Thanjavur has been accused by a family of Tamil Nadu's Nagapattinam district for allegedly treating (and hence, charging) the patient, three days after he died.

British ministers' phone numbers released to public after app gaffe

Phone numbers and other personal details of senior ministers from Britain's Conservative Party were made public by an app security flaw yesterday, including those of top Brexiteers Michael Gove and Boris Johnson.

Nick can't stay away from Priyanka for long, here's proof

Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra, who got engaged over a month ago, are inseparable these days.

Elon Musk to resign as Tesla Chairman, will remain CEO

Elon Musk has reached a settlement with Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) over fraud charges, as a result of which he will step down from the Chairman post of Tesla. Musk will continue to remain the CEO of the electric car making company.

#SmartphonesFaceoff: JioPhone 2 v/s Micromax Bharat 1

JioPhone 2, the successor to Reliance's popular JioPhone, recently went on sale in India.

8 mistakes to avoid while preparing for the UPSC exam

The Indian Civil Services exam, commonly referred to as the IAS exam, is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) each year.

#GamingBytes: Fortnite for PS4 gets cross-platform play

Following several months of debate and deliberation, Sony has decided to give in to the future of gaming.

Google, Indian Railways collaborate to preserve culture, heritage of railways

Always wanted to be a traveler but too busy to be one? Worry not.

Mourinho explains why he removed Pogba from vice-captaincy

Manchester United boss, Jose Mourinho, has finally spoken up on why he decided to remove Paul Pogba from vice-captaincy of Manchester United.

29 Sep 2018

Facebook blocked stories of its breach as spam: Details here

Soon after revealing details of the massive breach it suffered, Facebook blocked people from posting stories related to it.

Five biggest controversies involving Cristiano Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo has been accused of raping a woman in 2009 in a Las Vegas hotel.

#HealthBytes: Signs and symptoms of sex addiction

A satisfying sexual life results in overall emotional, physical, and mental well-being.

#Cobrapost136: Delhi HC allows publication of Dainik Bhaskar stings

Stating that "free speech is lifeblood of democracy," the Delhi HC set aside its single-judge order on Friday which restrained web portal Cobrapost from publishing a documentary on Dainik Bhaskar, which is allegedly involved in paid news, mass polarization, and accepting black money.

#ComicBytes: 5 Marvel characters who lifted Thor's hammer

"Whosoever holds this hammer, if he be worthy, shall possess the power of Thor."

PM Modi to inaugurate Mahatma Gandhi museum in Gujarat tomorrow

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Gujarat tomorrow to inaugurate a museum dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi, an Amul chocolate plant, and development projects in Rajkot, Anand, and Kutch districts.

I'm against the term 'female comedian': Mallika Dua

Mallika Dua believes while stand-up artists are being accepted as professionals, it's still tough for female comedians to make their space in the industry.

CM Parrikar clearing all the files from AIIMS: Goa Minister

Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar's hospitalization hasn't hampered administrative work in the state as he is clearing official files from New Delhi's AIIMS, a senior Minister said today.

2018-19 Indian Super League starts tonight

2018-19 Indian Super League kicks off today at 7:30 PM with the opening fixture between ATK and Kerala Blasters.

Uber users can now pay via Google Pay, earn cashback

Google's dedicated payments platform, Google Pay, has now been integrated with Uber, giving the ride-hailing service's customers an additional payment option to use.

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Shastri looked drunk in India v/s Bangladesh final; gets trolled

The head coach of Indian team is not new to Twitter trolling.

Rohit Sharma ready to captain India whenever opportunity arises

Rohit Sharma has always had an excellent time leading Men in Blue, whenever he has been given an opportunity.

Congress to appoint 10 million booth 'sahyogis' for 2019 polls

As part of its new strategy for the 2019 Lok Sabha polls, Congress will launch a nationwide mass contact and fund collection program on October 2, Mahatma Gandhi's birth anniversary.

Zlatan says Mo Salah did not deserve the Puskas Award

LA Galaxy forward Zlatan Ibrahimovic was recently asked if Mohamed Salah deserved to win the Puskas Award, and the Swedish legend did not hesitate to speak his mind on the issue.

#SainaNehwalBiopic: Can relate to her journey, says Shraddha Kapoor

With the first look of Shraddha Kapoor as badminton champion Saina Nehwal out, the actor says the ace shuttler's journey mirrors her own.

J&K: National flag displayed upside down in BJP-rally, FIR registered

The national flag was allegedly displayed upside down during a rally led by senior BJP leader Rajiv Jasrotia in Kathua district, following which an FIR was lodged for insulting the tricolor, police said today.

Wrist injury might force Kohli to miss Tests against WI

As per media reports, Virat Kohli has told the BCCI that he has been suffering from a wrist injury.

Lucknow: Vivek Tiwari's wife demands Rs. 1cr compensation, CBI investigation

Kalpana Tiwari, wife of Vivek Tiwari, the unarmed man who was shot at by UP Police has demanded Rs. 1 crore compensation and a CBI investigation into his death.

Hamstring tear will see Kedar Jadhav miss out on action

When Kedar Jadhav was named in the Asia Cup 2018 squad, he must have been hoping to seize the opportunity and remain injury-free.

India's leading cryptocurrency exchange shuts down operations: Details here

One of India's biggest cryptocurrency exchanges has shut down after being plagued by restrictions from the RBI.

EPL 2018, Chelsea vs Liverpool- Pre-match report

After Eden Hazard's stunner helped Chelsea beat Liverpool in their EFL Cup match, the two teams meet again tonight in top-flight football.

PUBG vs Call of Duty: Blackout- Which is better?

PUBG captivated the gaming community by delivering an intensely realistic Battle Royale experience.

JEE

JEE (Main) registration ends tomorrow, here's how to apply

Students who wish to appear for Joint Entrance Examination or JEE (Main) January 2019 should get themselves registered soon, as the registrations will close on Sunday, September 30.

JioPhone 2 flash sale on October 4: Details here

The feature-rich, 4G-enabled Reliance JioPhone 2, which recently saw the addition of WhatsApp to its catalog of apps, is all set to go on a flash sale on October 4.

Haryana: Day after wedding, woman gang-raped by husband and relatives

In a shocking incident, a 22-year-old woman was raped by her husband and his relatives in Babain area of Kurukshetra, Haryana.

Asia Cup Final: Twitter lauds 'magician' Jadeja for brilliant run-out

Ravindra Jadeja is well known for his exploits on the field.

China defends blocking move to list Azhar Masood as global-terrorist

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has defended Beijing's repeated blockage of India's bids at the United Nations to list chief of Pakistan-based militant group Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), Azhar Masood as a global terrorist.

Nana Patekar wants his side of the story heard

Amidst sexual misconduct and criminal intimidation allegations leveled by Tanushree Dutta, actor Nana Patekar has said his story should also be heard.

Google might pay Apple $9bn to remain default iPhone search-engine

Search giant Google is reportedly willing to pay Apple a whopping $9bn (around Rs. 65,000cr) in 2018 to remain the default search engine for the iPhone's default web browser, Safari.

Won't be pushed around by US on trade, says China

China warned yesterday that its critical relationship with the US could break "like a glass," and used the UN General Assembly gathering of world leaders as the stage to warn Trump administration it wouldn't be pushed around on trade.

#GamingBytes: Fortnite's Shadow Stones turning players to ghosts

Fortnite Season 6 came out on September 27. The new season introduced 'Shadow Stones', which were to be the equivalent of last season's rifts.

#BollywoodExposed: Tanushree alleges Nana is still harassing her

The candor and courage which Tanushree Dutta has displayed this week is commendable, but despite that nothing seems to have changed for the actress, once allegedly harassed.

IIT-FIITJEE row: DMRC covers up FIITJEE logo at metro station

In the latest development in the row between IIT-Delhi and coaching institute FIITJEE, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has temporarily covered all mentions of FIITJEE's name at the IIT-Delhi metro station, till the time an issue pertaining to the size of a disclaimer is solved.

Premier League, West Ham vs Manchester United: Pre-match report

Manchester United will be traveling to London tonight to face West Ham in their Premier League encounter.

#PehluKhanLynching: Witnesses, including sons, fired at by unidentified men

On Saturday morning, witnesses in Pehlu Khan's lynching in Alwar in April 2017, including his sons, have been allegedly fired upon while they were on their way to Behror to depose Khan's lynching.

Environment Ministry might ban these 4 plastic products

The Union Environment Ministry might impose a uniform, countrywide blanket ban on four single-use plastic products - styrofoam cups, plastic water bottles, disposable plastic cutlery, and all plastic carry bags.

Hacker cancels plan to delete Zuckerberg's Facebook account: Details here

The Taiwanese hacker, who wanted to delete Mark Zuckerberg's Facebook account and broadcast himself while doing so, has decided to back off.

Cristiano Ronaldo allegedly raped woman, paid her hush money

A woman, who had earlier alleged that Juventus superstar Cristiano Ronaldo had sexually assaulted and raped her, has come forward and will reportedly challenge a 2009 legal settlement where Ronaldo paid $375,000 to hush her up.

#BeingIgnorant: Salman's statement on Tanushree Dutta-Nana Patekar controversy is infuriating

Recently 'Aashiq Banaya Aapne' star Tanushree Dutta accused Bollywood veteran Nana Patekar of sexual misconduct and criminal intimidation on the sets of 'Horn 'Ok' Pleassss'.

WWE

Five wrestlers who have had near-death experiences

Pro-wrestling might be scripted, but that does not mean it is devoid of risks and fatalities.

Indonesia: Quake, tsunami kill over 380, injure 350

More than 380 people have died and 350 have been injured after earthquake and tsunami jolted the Indonesian island Sulawesi, BBC reports.

Asia Cup: What did we learn about India and Pakistan?

The Asia Cup 2018 came to an end on Friday with defending champions India sealing a thrilling encounter against Bangladesh to retain the crown.

On #WorldHeartDay, we ask you, can broken hearts heal?

I was in school when I first fell in love. The 14-year-old me fell in love with a classmate, who, by all means, was Raj from DDLJ. But this Raj found his Simran, and I became the Mandira Bedi of that story.

WhatsApp is working on bringing ads to its iOS app

According to reliable leaker WABetaInfo, WhatsApp is already working to implement ads on its iOS app.

How your Instagram account could've been affected by Facebook breach?

On Friday, Facebook announced at least 50 million user accounts have been breached in an attack.

Russian spy poisoning: Kremlin expects Britain to share suspects' identity

The Kremlin said yesterday it expects Britain to say what it knows about the identity of the two suspects (pictured) in the nerve agent poisoning of a former Russian spy so that Russian officials can launch an investigation.

Something big has happened: Rajnath Singh hints at another 'surgical-strike'

Just as the government is pushing to celebrate the second anniversary of surgical strikes, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh has hinted 'something big happened' across the border.

Lucknow: Apple-employee shot dead by cop for 'not stopping SUV'

On Saturday, an Uttar Pradesh Police constable was arrested after he shot a young Apple executive at close range.

They brought down Weinstein, we can't even touch Nana: Tanushree

Tanushree Dutta is angry and rightly so. Her sexual harassment allegations against Nana Patekar should have opened Pandora's Box of similar stories, but nothing much happened this week.

Self-proclaimed 'spiritual guru' of PM Modi arrested for impersonation

A 33-year-old Kathak teacher, who sometimes passed himself off as the "spiritual guru" of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has been arrested by the Delhi Police for allegedly impersonating an official of the Union culture ministry.

From Jaguar, man peeps to spit pan-masala, dies after car-crash

A 27-year-old man succumbed to serious injuries after his Jaguar crashed on Yamuna Expressway in Greater Noida.

Got logged out of Facebook? Well, your account was breached

On Friday, millions of user started getting abruptly logged out of Facebook. Some, including myself, even got logged out of Messenger.

8 best colleges, universities for engineering in North India

Most science students in India opt for engineering after Class 12; a career in engineering is preferred by many as it offers an exciting variety of job opportunities.

India defeat Bangladesh to clinch Asia Cup: Here're records broken

India successfully defended the Asia Cup after beating Bangladesh in a thriller.

Fake notes can get you jailed. Learn to spot them

How likely is it that you have a fake note resting in your wallet? With counterfeit notes worth Rs. 11.23 crore detected across India in the first eight months post demonetization, the probability of it is unmissable.

#HealthBytes: Top 5 exercises to get a flat tummy

The most stubborn of all fats is the fat that accumulates on your tummy.

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.

#FinancialBytes: 5 apps you need to become financially literate

Amid busy professional and personal life, efficient management of financial matters can often become a daunting task.