20 Oct 2018

IND vs WI: This is what Kohli feels about Rayudu

Indian cricket team skipper Virat Kohli has backed the experienced and versatile Ambati Rayudu to solve India's middle order conundrum.

North Korean hackers stole half a billion dollars in cryptocurrency

North Korea's infamous hacking group Lazarus has stolen more than half a billion dollars in cryptocurrency over the last two years.

BCCI unlikely to come under National Anti-Doping Agency's scanner soon

The International Cricket Council wants to include cricket in the Olympic Games.

#LoveIsLove: Kerala HC helps woman and her lesbian lover

Saying rights of adults can't be curtailed, the Kerala High Court recently came to rescue of a woman who wanted to live with her lesbian partner.

'Masked Aadhaar': All you need to know

In a bid to enhance the safety and confidentiality of Aadhaar, the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has launched a new feature called- 'Masked Aadhaar.'

Jurgen Klopp hits out at UEFA Nations League once again

Liverpool manager, Jurgen Klopp had earlier stated that the Nations League is the most useless football competition in the whole world.

#MeTooEffect: Dalip Tahil records actress' statement before shooting rape scene

Bollywood's #MeToo movement is creating the right noise across the nation. It has not just exposed the perpetrators of the industry, but has also created a sense of fear amongst men.

Trailer of Barcelona's new documentary released, and fans can't wait

From 2008 to 2012, Barcelona were, without a doubt, one of the best teams in the history of club football.

These Nokia phones are getting cheaper in India

Just as India gears up for festive season sales, Finnish giant HMD Global has announced exclusive price cuts on select Nokia smartphones.

Faridabad: Four siblings found hanging from ceiling fans; suicide suspected

On Saturday morning, four siblings were found dead at their rented house in Faridabad in Haryana.

Mumbai are the new Vijay Hazare Trophy champions

Mumbai beat Delhi by four wickets to lift the Vijay Hazare Trophy after a gap of 12 years.

How to remove Aadhaar details from telecom operators' records

Debunking fears that telecom services would be discontinued if customers chose to remove their Aadhaar details from telecom service providers, the Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI), on Thursday, clarified that services would not be discontinued during the documentation change process.

Bombay HC on #MeToo: Movement shouldn't be misused

On Friday, the Bombay High Court warned against misusing the #MeToo movement and said the idea of the campaign was to help the survivors in speaking up.

Bihar: Minor girl molested after being forced to drink liquor

A minor girl was molested in Lakhisarai in Bihar after being made to consume liquor by a friend of hers and a 35-year-old man.

Delhi woman kills 16-year-old domestic help for demanding salary, arrested

A 38-year-old woman was arrested for allegedly killing a 16-year-old domestic help after she demanded her salary.

Barcelona looking to sign Napoli defender Koulibaly

It cannot be denied that though Barcelona's attack has been meticulous and consistent this season, they are really suffering from lack of a strong defensive line-up.

#AmritsarTrainTragedy: Most dead are daily wage laborers from UP, Bihar

Most people who were mowed down by a speeding train in Amritsar during Dussehra celebrations yesterday evening were migrant workers from Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, an official said today.

Sakshi Tanwar is now a single-mother, adopts baby girl

Television's 'Parvati' and the mother of four daughters in 'Dangal', Sakshi Tanwar has adopted a baby girl, whom she named Dityaa, another name for Goddess Laxmi.

J&K polls: BJP fails to open account in Ladakh region

The BJP failed to open its account in J&K's Ladakh region in the urban local body elections held earlier this month.

Veteran pace bowler Praveen Kumar retires from cricket

Former Indian cricketer Praveen Kumar has finally decided to call it quits from the game.

OnePlus 6T launch rescheduled to avoid being 'overshadowed' by Apple

OnePlus has rescheduled the launch of its latest flagship, the OnePlus 6T, in New York.

Jose Mourinho says he would love to work with Hazard

After Eden Hazard had said that he would want to work with Mourinho again, the Manchester United manager has reiterated his sentiments, saying it would be lovely to sign Hazard for United.

#DelhiMetro: Phase IV construction to cost Delhi-govt Rs. 1,200cr extra

The Delhi finance department's fears about the proposed Delhi Metro Phase IV project bleeding the state exchequer have come true.

Madhya Pradesh Assembly polls: Congress likely to repeat 42 MLAs

While the ruling BJP is thinking of not giving tickets to 70-80 of its sitting MLAs for the forthcoming Assembly polls in Madhya Pradesh, the opposition Congress is almost ready to re-nominate 42 out of its 57 legislators.

Quinton de Kock joins MI from RCB in IPL trade

South African wicket-keeper batsman Quinton de Kock will ply his trade with a new Indian Premier League franchise in 2019.

#AmritsarTrainTragedy: Punjab CM Amarinder visits injured; orders magisterial probe

Punjab CM Amarinder Singh today ordered a magisterial inquiry into the Amritsar train accident after visiting the injured and kin of those killed in the tragedy.

Monkeys stone man to death, family's FIR demand confuses police

In a bizarre incident, a man in Uttar Pradesh's Baghpat was stoned to death by monkeys on Thursday, pushing police to a fix as the family is demanding an FIR.

India gets its first cryptocurrency ATM: Here's how it works

Since the Indian government and the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) imposed restrictions on the trading of cryptocurrencies in India earlier this year, Indians were left with no options to buy and sell cryptocurrencies.

#AmritsarTrainTragedy: Residents stage protest, demand action against train driver

Scores of people on Saturday staged a sit-in on the railway tracks near Amritsar where 61 people were mowed down by a train during a Dussehra event.

Sabarimala fiasco: So, who won - religion, politics or women?

Religion is the last resort of cowards. Where logic ends, religion starts. And, in this time and age, we don't need religion.

#AmritsarTrainTragedy: Train driver says he was given green signal

In the aftermath of the tragic Amritsar accident that killed 60 people, the driver of the train responsible was detained and questioned by the Punjab and the Railway police.

#AmritsarTrainTragedy: UN chief Guterres, Canada's Trudeau condole death of victims

United Nations chief, Antonio Guterres, has expressed his deepest condolences to the families and friends of over 60 people who died in a train accident in Amritsar, Punjab terming the incident as "tragic".

Happy birthday Virender Sehwag: A look at his achievements

Former Indian opening batsman Virender Sehwag turned 40 today.

WWE

5 unknown facts about the lives of WWE wrestlers

Professional wrestling, though glamorous and exciting, is a tough job and is definitely not for the faint-hearted.

Only 10% of Indian applicants received Green Cards last year

Latest official figures released by the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) have revealed that a meagre 10% of Indian Green Card applicants received their Green Cards last year.

Mumbai: Fuel tank of auto-rickshaw explodes, three injured

At least three persons were injured, two of them seriously, when the fuel tank of an auto-rickshaw exploded while CNG was being filled in it at Mumbai's suburban Malad on Saturday, an official said.

#AmritsarTrainTragedy: Russian President Vladimir Putin offers condolences on train accident

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday offered condolences to India on the train accident near Amritsar in Punjab, which claimed 61 lives, the Russian Embassy said.

White House 'saddened' to hear Saudi journalist Khashoggi's death

The White House said today that it was "saddened" to hear the confirmation of Saudi Arabia's dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi's death, but made no mention of action against the major US ally.

#DetroitHorror: Remains of 63 babies found in funeral home

On Friday, Detroit Police made a ghastly discovery when they found the remains of over 60 infants and fetuses stashed in a funeral home in the city.

At RSS-event, bullet fired by BJP MLA's son injures journalist

On Friday, a photojournalist got injured by a bullet fired by BJP MLA's son at an event organized by RSS in Uttar Pradesh's Hathras.

Shane Warne concerned about Australian cricket after Test loss

Australia were pummelled by Pakistan in the recently concluded second Test by an emphatic 373 runs.

South Africa: 27 people killed in road crash, 4 injured

At least 27 people were killed on Friday in a road crash in South Africa's northern Limpopo province after a truck swerved into oncoming traffic when its tire burst, a local minister said.

EPL 2018-19- Chelsea vs Manchester United: Pre-match report

The ninth match-day of the English Premier League has brought us one of the most anticipated fixtures of the season- Chelsea vs Manchester United.

Delhi: Air quality poor, expected to worsen further

With Diwali just over a couple of weeks away, Delhi's air quality has dropped to the 'poor' category with a pollution cloud hanging over its head.

#AmritsarTrainTragedy: Man, who played Ravana, dies; eyewitnesses recall horror

In the train tragedy near Amritsar, which killed at least 60 and injured 71, the man who played Ravana also lost his life, ANI reports.

Failing to save photos on Pixel phones? Here's a fix

Pixel phone users are facing a major problem, one that prevents their devices from saving photos.

After denial, Saudi finally admits Jamal Khashoggi died inside Consulate

Two weeks after journalist Jamal Khashoggi disappeared post entering Saudi Arabia's Consulate in Istanbul, the Kingdom admitted on Saturday that he died.

#AmritsarTrainTragedy: Over 60 dead, horror captured-on-camera, railways calls it trespassing

At least 60 were killed and 77 injured after a train mowed people reveling in Dussehra celebrations near Amritsar on Friday.

Vertu Aster P: Perhaps, the most-expensive Android smartphone of 2018

After a long hiatus, UK-based luxury smartphone maker Vertu has made a comeback with its latest Aster P smartphone.

Nano Memory cards: Are they really worth it?

If you witnessed the launch of Huawei's latest flagships, Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro, you would already know that the Chinese giant is introducing a new standard for expandable storage - Nano Memory.

#SwachhToilets: Indian Railways plans to make toilets cleaner

If heading to the toilet in Indian Railways trains sounds like a challenge to you, know that you're not alone.

Apple Watch Series 4 now available, starts at Rs. 40,900

Apple Watch Series 4 is now available for purchase in India.

19 Oct 2018

Samsung patent reveals S10's optical in-display fingerprint sensor

Samsung's upcoming Galaxy S10 will be a big thing in smartphone space. The phone is touted to pack top-end internals while also sporting an all-new design.

#HealthBytes: Top 7 health benefits of having regular sex

A healthy and satisfying sex life is crucial to a couple's overall physical, mental and emotional well-being.

Amritsar train accident: Over 50 feared dead, rescue operations underway

In an unfortunate incident, over 50 people are feared dead in a train accident which happened near train tracks in Amritsar.

PUBG PC event stands canceled due to critical error

PUBG, despite its popularity in the Battle Royale genre, is going through a rough and bug-riddled patch.

Eyewitness account: Lyricist Sameer reveals truth behind Shweta-Anu's #MeToo controversy

Shweta Pandit's sexual harassment allegations against music composer Anu Malik has created a havoc in the industry.

#ComicBytes: 5 smartest supervillains in the Marvel Universe

Comic villains are usually divided into two categories.

#RichAfterlife: 'Dead' man found living in castle with Rolls Royce

What happens after you die? What's there in the afterlife? These heavenly questions have time and again disturbed our minds.

#GamingBytes: Hitman gets a special Halloween Pack

Halloween presents a great opportunity for game developers to capitalize on the spooky festivities.

#HealthBytes: 5 steps to quitting alcohol

Alcohol abuse is downright harmful.

Have Real contacted Antonio Conte post Lopetegui struggles?

Spanish giants Real Madrid have, reportedly, contacted former Chelsea boss Antonio Conte for the managerial position.

iOS

Apple announces October 30 event: New iPad Pro, Mac expected

Apple has sent out media invites for an event on October 30 in New York where the company is expected to unveil new hardware.

#ClimateChange: The clock is ticking; can we change our ways?

About two weeks back, the UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) released a landmark report warning humanity of run-away climate change and cataclysmic consequences in the absence of 'unprecedented' changes to the world economy in the next 10 years.

'Vada Chennai' actress says women play role in casting-couch too

Actress Andrea Jeremiah has created a stir in the industry after she shared her opinions on casting couch in showbiz.

Juventus kicked me out, says Milan forward Gonzalo Higuain

Things were rosy for Gonzalo Higuain when he joined Juventus for a then club-record fee from fellow Italian club Napoli.

Mocked for dressing as women in videos, Chennai-man kills self

A 24-year-old Chennai-based man took his life by jumping in front of a train on Wednesday, as he was upset with being ridiculed for dressing up as women in his videos, HT reports.

Injury forces Martin Guptill to withdraw from the Pakistan series

New Zealand's swashbuckling opening batsman Martin Guptill is set to miss the upcoming series against Pakistan.

Tesla launches new lower cost Model 3: Details here

Tesla has launched a new lower-cost variant of its famous mass-market car, the Model 3.

#GamingBytes: Fortnite Battle Bus will now move faster

Fortnite Battle Royale remains one of the most popular in the genre, due to its constant attention to players' needs and ability to anticipate what would make the gameplay experience better.

#MeToo: Elnaaz Norouzi of 'Sacred Games' accuses 'Namaste England' director

Bollywood is shaken post-#MeToo as multiple reports are coming out against powerful men who abused their privilege to sexually exploit women.

After Shaw's extension, what next for Manchester United?

Manchester United have overcome one major hurdle this season by getting left-back Luke Shaw to sign a new 5-year contract up till 2023.

WhatsApp is working on Instagram linking, and new 'Vacation' mode

WhatsApp users could soon get an option to link the messaging service with their Instagram accounts.

Azhar Ali explains the bizarre run-out against Australia

The second Test between Pakistan and Australia saw the former decimating the visitors.

UPSC: Trickiest ever questions asked in IAS interviews

The UPSC Civil Services exam is divided into three stages- Prelims, Mains, and the Interview round.

Soon, an artificial moon could light up streets in China

After seeing a Tesla Roadster launch into space (thanks to Elon Musk), it is time to witness an artificial moon.

#MeToo: KWAN co-founder attempts suicide owing to allegations against him

In the early hours of Friday, the co-founder of a talent management agency tried committing suicide in light of sexual harassment allegations that surfaced against him in the ongoing #MeToo movement in India.

#23YearsOfDDLJ: DDLJ dekha to yeh jaana, reader!

Not watching 'Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jaayenge' is a cardinal sin (no kidding). The love story of Shah Rukh Khan's Raj and Kajol's Simran is epic in all ways there is.

#TryThisAshCookie: Teenage girl bakes grandfather's ashes into cookies, feeds classmates

Cookies, the all-time favorite pre-snack, have been the delicacy you just can't get enough of.

Huawei Mate 20 Pro launches in November, will be Amazon-exclusive

Huawei recently launched its latest Mate 20 series smartphones in London. And now, the Chinese tech giant is bringing its top-end Mate 20 Pro to India.

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Mumbai Police warns everyone of 'new age' Ravana

Trust Mumbai Police to deliver a message through their social media profile, and they will never disappoint.

Here're records broken as Pakistan beat Australia in second Test

Pakistan thrashed Australia inside four days to win the second Test and seal the 2-match series, 1-0 in the UAE.

You can download everything Apple knows about you: See how

A month after launching the new iPhones, Apple has refreshed its privacy website, giving new information about its efforts to keep people and their data safe.

MoD: Jets manufactured by HAL cost more than foreign ones

A recent review of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) by the Ministry of Defense (MoD) has revealed that jets manufactured by the state-run defense company cost more than the same jets produced abroad by original equipment manufacturers (OEMs).

Can't eat without onions? It might burn-a-hole in your pocket

The wholesale onion prices in the national capital have shot up to Rs. 23 per kg in the last ten days on tight supplies from the producing states, a traders' body said.

DNA

#HealthBytes: Regular yoga improves sperm DNA quality, reduces recurrent abortions

Regular yoga practice by men can reduce the incidence of recurrent spontaneous abortion as it improves the quality of sperm DNA, according to a study conducted by the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi.

#23YearsOfDDLJ: The SRK we loved, the SRK we lost

I don't remember how old was I when I fell in love with Shah Rukh Khan - both the off-screen, articulate, well-read man and the on-screen lover boy who could charm even a corpse.

#TheBlowMustGoOn: Narcos Season 4 dives into Mexico's drug trade

The acclaimed Netflix series 'Narcos' is back for a fourth season, which will be released on November 16 on the popular streaming platform.

Fake call center duping Canadians busted by Noida Police

The Noida Police on Thursday said it had busted a fake call center operating from the city and arrested the mastermind for allegedly duping Canadians and other foreign nationals.

Who is Pakistan's new pace sensation Mohammad Abbas?

Pakistani pacer Mohammad Abbas has created quite a buzz across the cricket fraternity.

Netflix might lower subscription charges to get more Indian customers

Video-on-demand platform Netflix is planning to experiment with pricing models to boost its presence in India and might even consider lowering subscription plans to rope in more customers.

Statues of Kishore Kumar, SD Burman in Kolkata soon

If you're a fan of Kishore Kumar or SD Burman, you might want to visit Kolkata next as a fan club is going to install the statues of the music maestros in Kolkata next week.

Indian-American woman honored at White House for combating human trafficking

An Indian-American woman has been honored with a Presidential award by the US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo for her extraordinary contribution towards combating human trafficking in Houston.

Most corrupt bookies are Indians: ICC Official

A top ICC official has stated that most of the bookies, who indulge in corrupt practices in international cricket, are Indians.

This Dussehra, looking at five lessons Ramayana's pivotal-characters taught us

Among the 365 days of the year, nothing tells us good will finally defeat the evil like the day of Dussehra.

Survey: Americans don't know that Facebook owns WhatsApp

Since the Cambridge Analytica scandal, Facebook's values and its position on data privacy of customers have been questioned repeatedly.

Several records missing from Income Tax Department: CIC informed

The Central Information Commission (CIC) has been informed that several records have gone missing from the Income Tax Department because of a restructuring drive in 2001 and 2013.

US: Trump threatens to close US-Mexico border over migrant 'onslaught'

In another attempt to prevent migrants from entering the US illegally, President Donald Trump threatened yesterday to send the military to close its southern border if Mexico fails to stem the "onslaught" of migrants from Central America.

Khashoggi disappearance: Investigative reports expected soon; what next?

It has been over two weeks since Washington Post contributor and Saudi government critic Jamal Khashoggi went missing after visiting the Saudi consulate, but there has been no significant breakthroughs in the case so far.

DNA

#MeToo: Before blaming Sushant, here's his side of story

According to Sushant Singh Rajput, sharing details of messages isn't a great thing to do but this was the only way to defend himself amid a 'smear campaign'.

India's first, world's twelfth, uterine transplant baby born

In the wee hours of Thursday, marking a momentous achievement for the medical sciences in India, the country's first uterine transplant baby was born to a couple at Pune's Galaxy Hospital.

#GamingBytes: PUBG PC gets new 50 vs 50 playable mode

PUBG PC is making the Battle Royale experience even more intense with the introduction of a 50 vs 50 player mode. Notably, competitor Fortnite has a similar mode, which appears periodically as a limited time event.

#SabarimalaForAll: Two-women, on verge of scripting history, couldn't enter shrine

Two women (including a journalist) who were on the verge of scripting history as they started the trek to reach the Sabarimala temple of Lord Ayyappa in Kerala on Friday, returned midway.

Brothers rape teen-sister for four-years, she films incident for proof

In a ghastly incident, two brothers were arrested for allegedly raping their sister for four years in Uttar Pradesh's Meerut.

Laxmi Agarwal talks about Deepika Padukone playing her in biopic

Deepika Padukone created a buzz recently when she announced her next project on acid attack survivor Laxmi Agarwal.

#CareerBytes: Top online courses to prepare for campus placements

Campus placement is one of the most important phases of a college student's academic journey.

All-new Nissan Kicks SUV unveiled in India; launches early 2019

Nissan has finally taken wraps off the Indian variant of the Kicks subcompact SUV.

IRCTC Tatkal bookings: Circumstances under which full refund is provided

For facilitating last-minute passenger reservations, IRCTC offers online Tatkal ticket booking service.

Michael Caine says casting couch was Hollywood's open secret

Michael Caine is a veteran actor, with several acclaimed movies to his name and who has been around in Hollywood for a long time.