Mitchell Starc, Australia's World Cup-winning pacer, became the most expensive player in the history of the Indian Premier League (IPL), after he was bought for Rs 24.75 crore by Kolkata Knight Riders at the Players Auction earlier this month. Starc became the second player to breach the Rs 20 crore mark during the IPL 2024 auction, following SunRisers Hyderabad's Rs 20.5 crore bid for Australia captain and star pacer Pat Cummins. Starc, who went into the auction at a base price of Rs 2 crore, attracted bids from Mumbai Indians, Delhi Capitals...
Sunday, December 31, 2023
Saturday, December 30, 2023
Newlyweds Arbaaz And Shura Khan Fly Out For Holidays
Actor and film producer Arbaaz Khan, who married make-up artist Shura Khan on December 24, flew out of Mumbai on Saturday morning. Arbaaz Khan and wife Shura checked into the Mumbai airport walking hand-in-hand. The couple happily posed for the paparazzi stationed at the airport and wished them Happy New Year before signing off.Making it official, Arbaaz Khan and Shura Khan wrote on Instagram, "In the presence of our loved ones, me and mine begin a lifetime of love and togetherness from this day on! Need all your blessings and good wishes on our...
Oppo Reno 11 Series India Launch Date Tipped; Design Revealed via Official Website
Oppo Reno 11 series global and India launch could happen as early as next week, if a leak is to be believed. The Oppo Reno 11 and Reno 11 Pro handsets were launched in China last month. The global variants of the phones are being teased official by Oppo Malaysia with the standard Reno 11 having a slightly different design compared to the China variant...
Friday, December 29, 2023
Photoshoot Of Karnataka Teacher And Student Goes Viral, Internet Shocked
Photos of a teacher and with one of her students have gone viral on social media, drawing strong reactions from users. According to Deccan Herald, the "photoshoot" took place during a study tour and the teacher is from government high school at Murugamalla. The student, meanwhile, is from Class 10. The photos show the teacher hugging and kissing the student and he has even lifted her up in one of the pics. The photo collage was posted by Amit Singh Rajawat on X (formerly Twitter).
"Where are we heading as a society? Pictures and videos from a romantic...
Oppo Find X7, Find X7 Ultra Launch Date Confirmed; Design, Colour Options Revealed
Oppo Find X7 series launch date has been confirmed. The lineup will likely include the Find X7 and the Find X7 Ultra. The company has also revealed the design and colour options of the upcoming phones. Oppo has also begun taking reservations for the handsets in China...
Thursday, December 28, 2023
Vivo X Fold 3 Pro Specifications Leak Online; Tipped to Get Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC, Triple Rear Cameras
ivo seems to be gearing up to make waves with its new foldable smartphone named Vivo X Fold 3 Pro. Ahead of the official launch, a Chinese tipster has suggested the specification of the Vivo X Fold 3 Pro. The foldable screen of the handset is said to offer a 2K resolution and 120Hz refresh rate. It could run on Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC. The Vivo X Fold 3 Pro is tipped t.....
"Sita Mata Has Withdrawn Her Curse": 'King' Of Ayodhya On Development Wave
The administration has received over 100 applications for permission to build five-star hotels in Ayodhya, which did not have a proper hotel even a few years back, the man widely known as 'King of Ayodhya' told NDTV weeks ahead of the grand consecration event of the Ram Temple.
Bimlendra Mohan Pratap Mishra is a member of Ayodhya royal family that goes back to King Darshan Singh, believed to have ruled the kingdom sometime in the 19th century. Referred to as Raja Saheb in the city, he has been involved with the Ram Janmabhoomi movement since it...
iQoo Watch With Over 100 Sports Modes, SpO2 Tracking Launched: Price, Specifications
iQoo Watch was unveiled alongside the iQoo Neo 9 series. The new wearable has more than 100 sports modes. It comes with a blood oxygen saturation (SpO2), monitor, alongside a heart rate tracker. The smartwatch is backed by a 505mAh battery...
Wednesday, December 27, 2023
China Warns "Military Fans" To Stop Posting Pics Of Sensitive Equipment
China has warned amateur military enthusiasts to avoid posting photos of the country's sensitive military equipment online, saying they could endanger national security. According to a report in CNN, the warning has been posted by China's counter-intelligence agency on WeChat. It raised concerns about how "military fans" are spreading the word to the larger population through social media platforms like Weibo, which have hundreds of millions of active users, the outlet further said. These photos have become a common site as China is rapidly modernising...
OnePlus Ace 3 Launch Date Set for January 4, Colour Options Revealed
OnePlus Ace 3, said to succeed the OnePlus Ace 2, will arrive in China soon. The company recently announced that the phone will be available in a gold colour option. OnePlus has now confirmed the smartphone's launch date and revealed all its colour options that will be offered to customers...
Oppo Find X7 Series Tipped to Support High Frame Rate for Improved Gaming Performance
Oppo Find X7 series is expected to launch in China soon. A recent report suggested that the lineup will come with a base Oppo Find X7, a Find X7 Ultra and a Find X7 Ultra 'Satellite Communication' model. A new report suggests that all the Oppo Find X7 models are expected to optimise mobile gaming experiences for users...
Tuesday, December 26, 2023
OnePlus 12R Colour Options Leak Ahead of Debut; OnePlus Ace 3 Officially Teased in Gold Colourway
OnePlus 12R colour options have been leaked, a few weeks before the phone is scheduled to debut in India and global markets. Meanwhile, the company has teased the OnePlus Ace 3 design in a gold colourway, ahead of its debut in China...
3 Sculptures In Race For "Best" Ram Lala Idol Ahead Of Ayodhya Event
Three idols of Ram Lala are being made for the grand opening of the Ram temple in Uttar Pradesh's Ayodhya next month, of which the "best" sculpture will be placed in the sanctum sanctorum or garbhagriha.
Rama Lala's idols are being made by three sculptors - Ganesh Bhatt, Arun Yogiraj and Satyanarayan Pandey.
The temple trust said that of the three idols, one will be placed in the sanctum sanctorum, while the remaining two will be kept in other parts of the Ram Mandir. "The "one that brings to life the tenderness of a five-year-old child,"...
Asus ROG Phone 8 Series Confirmed to Offer IP68 Rating for Dust and Water Resistance and More
Among the many upgrades expected to make it to the soon to be launched Asus ROG Phone 8 series, it has now been confirmed that an IP68 rating will be one of them. Asus, in a post on a Chinese microblogging site, confirmed that its upcoming ROG Phone 8 series will offer an IP68 rating, which would make these the first smartphones in its gaming lineup to feature the sam.....
Monday, December 25, 2023
"Those At Borders...": Chief Justice Mentions Soldiers In Christmas Message
Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud on Sunday referred to the four security personnel killed during an encounter with terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir and called for remembering the soldiers during Christmas celebrations. Let's not forget those on the borders who are spending cold mornings to protect the country, he said at the Christmas Day program at the Supreme Court.
#WATCH | Delhi, Addressing the Christmas Day program at the Supreme Court, CJI DY Chandrachud says, "We lost four members of our armed forces a few days ago. So as we celebrate...
How Ayodhya Station Is Being Revamped Ahead Of Temple Inauguration
Refurbished platforms, new signboards, escalators, lifts, and murals of Lord Ram painted on walls--these and many more would be the features of the Ayodhya railway station after the ongoing revamp.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to inaugurate the revamped Ayodhya railway station later this week.
Tourists pouring into the temple town ahead of the grand consecration of the Ram Temple on January 22 are stopping at the railway station, marvelling at the ongoing revamp work which is aimed at giving it the look and feel of a temple.
Prime...
Karnataka Minister's "Farmers' Drought Wish" Remark Sparks Row, BJP Reacts
A Karnataka minister is at the centre of a controversy for an insensitive remark that farmers "wish for drought year after year so that their loans get waived". Addressing a gathering, the state Sugarcane Development Minister Shivanand Patil said, "Krishna (river) water is free, electricity is also free. Several Chief Ministers have given free seeds and manure. The farmers have only one wish in their mind -- there should be a drought year after year so that their loans to get waived."
Hitting out at the Congress government, Karnataka BJP said...
"Why Allow Taking Knee For BLM?": Holding Slams ICC Over Khawaja Row
After Australian cricketer Usman Khawaja was charged with breaching International Cricket Council (ICC) regulations for wearing a black armband during the first Test match against Pakistan in Perth, West indies bowling great Michael Holding slammed the apex cricket governing body. Holding blasted ICC by terming its actions on the Khawaja fiasco as "hypocrisy and lack of moral standing". Khawaja earlier wanted to wear shoes with "all lives are equal" and "freedom is a human right" written on them as a show of solidarity for people suffering due...
Sunday, December 24, 2023
"People Will Decide If I Am Traitor": Pratap Simha On Parliament Breach
BJP Lok Sabha member Pratap Simha on Sunday speaking on the Parliament security breach case said people will ultimately decide whether he was a patriot or a traitor, during the 2024 Lok Sabha polls.
Not wanting to divulge anything regarding the incident and the probe, he said, will leave it to the gods and his reader fans to decide on the alleged "traitor" allegations made against him.
The protesters who had jumped into the Lok Sabha chamber on December 13 and set off smoke canisters, had entered Parliament on passes issued on the recommendation...
Saturday, December 23, 2023
'Rohit Back As Captain?': Internet On Overdrive As Hardik Might Miss IPL
India all-rounder Hardik Pandya's ankle injury, which he suffered during the World Cup, is likely to rule him out of the upcoming T20I series, while the player participation in the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) remains a doubt. NDTV sources have confirmed that Hardik will miss the T20I series against Afghanistan on home soil, and the newly-appointed Mumbai Indians captain might not recover in time to lead the team in the 17th season of IPL.
If true, the latest development could be a huge blow for both Team India and MI. However, reacting...
Disha And Mouni In Swim Sets Prove That No One Does Beach Days Better
Celebrating Christmas with your BFF sounds like an ideal plan. This time of the year is an ideal spot when it comes to planning a vacation. Disha Patani and Mouni Roy jetted to the sunny destination of Phuket, Thailand to celebrate year-end festivities together. The sight of Disha and Mouni serving up some style goals is just what we need. Their sun-soaked style gave us the much-needed inspiration for our next beach getaway. Their Holiday diaries...
Friday, December 22, 2023
Man Calls Wife Just To Hear Her Voice, Then Kills Himself Minutes Later
A 41-year-old man from Maharashtra's Thane district died allegedly by suicide minutes after calling his wife and expressing his desire to hear her voice, an official said today.
According to the police, Dombivali resident Sudhakar Yadav, and his wife Sanjana Yadav, 31, had a fight on December 19 after which she left to stay with her sister in Diva.
Around 10 am the next day, Sudhakar called up Sanjana, who was on her way to work at Kurla in Mumbai, saying he wanted to hear her voice for two minutes, said the official.
After the call, Sanjana told...
Thursday, December 21, 2023
"India On Verge Of Take-Off, Indians Want Flight To Be Expedited": PM Modi
Exuding confidence in returning to his 7 Lok Kalyan Marg residence for a third, straight term in office, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said his fellow citizens have come to realise that the country is poised for a giant leap and want their aspirations to take wings at the earliest.
The BJP swept three heartland states -- Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh -- that went to Assembly polls last month, building a good head of steam and electoral momentum going into the Lok Sabha polls next year.
In an interview with the UK-based daily Financial...
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
'The Big Bang Theory' Actor Kate Micucci Reveals She Is Cancer Free
Actor-comedian Kate Micucci recently revealed she was diagnosed with lung cancer. Known for her role as Lucy on "The Big Bang Theory" shared the news of her diagnosis in a TikTok video. Now, she took to the video-sharing platform and posted a positive health update after having cancer surgery last week, as per a report in the Independent.
The 43-year-old said that she is cancer-free and the surgery to treat lung cancer "went great". She said in the video, "All the reports came back that it worked. I don't need to do any other treatment....
Samsung Galaxy A14 5G Gets Discounted; Now Starts at Rs. 13,499 in India: See Offers
Samsung Galaxy A14 5G was launched in India in January this year alongside the Galaxy A23 5G. The phone arrives with an in-house octa-core Exynos 1330 SoC and a 5,000mAh battery with 25W wired fast charging support. Now Samsung has announced offers that lower the effective price of the handset in the Indian market. ...
Tuesday, December 19, 2023
'Coffee Badging' Job Trend Sparks Alarm Among Business Leaders
Coffee badging, the post-pandemic protest against mandatory office presence, is brewing concern in the business world. This new tactic involves briefly appearing, clocking in, grabbing a coffee, then vanishing back home to work remotely. This global trend is disrupting work culture, prompting companies to react, even potentially with firings.
As some employees are being called back to the office, many are subtly protesting by returning to the office for as little time as possible, Frank Weishaupt, CEO of Owl Labs in Boston, told FOX Business.
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Oppo Find X7 Design Render Surfaces Online, Suggests Large Circular Back Camera Module
Oppo Find X7 series is expected to launch soon with a base, a Pro and an Ultra model. Details about the Oppo Find X7 handsets have been circulating online in the past few weeks. Leaked images of the purported Oppo Find X7 Pro created a buzz with its unique rear camera module design. Now, an alleged design render of the base Oppo Find X7 has surfaced online. ...
Monday, December 18, 2023
Ivanka Trump Shares Pic From Party With Kim Kardashian, Internet Slams Her
American celebrity Kim Kardashian and Former US President Donald Trump's daughter Ivanka Trump were recently spotted at the grand opening of Fontainebleau Las Vegas, which also featured a performance by Justin Timberlake. Ms Trump posted a picture of herself from the party and this did not go well with the supporters of her father.
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This comes at a time when Mr Trump criticised Kim Kardashian and called her the most "overrated...
Sunday, December 17, 2023
"And Then They Danced...": Inside Lin And Randeep's Mumbai Reception
New day, new post from Randeep Hooda and Lin Laishram's wedding festivities. The actors shared an adorable video from their Mumbai reception. Newlyweds Randeep Hooda and Lin Laishram can be seen dancing their heart out in the video. In one shot, Randeep can be seen winking at his new bride. The two can be seen enjoying themselves to the fullest. Sharing the video, Randeep wrote in the caption, "And then they Danced & Laughed Merrily Ever After." Randeep Hooda and Lin Laishram got married in Manipuri tradition in the hometown of Lin on November...
