There was a lot of speculation surrounding Hardik Pandya's selection for the T20 World Cup 2024 but the Indian cricket team selectors showed their trust in the all-rounder by naming him vice-captain. They also opted for four spin options - Kuldeep Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal, Axar Patel and Ravindra Jadeja - which resulted in the exclusion of Rinku Singh. In an interview with Times Of India, former India manager and Tamil Nadu left-arm spinner Sunil Subramanian said that he believes India could have picked one less spin-bowling all-rounder...
Friday, May 31, 2024
Opinion: Rishi Sunak, UK's Accidental Prime Minister, Goes For Broke
Finally, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has decided to take a leap of faith as he last week called for an early general election. As heavy rain drenched Sunak and the new Labour anthem, Things Can Only Get Better, blared from a nearby loudspeaker, the Tory leader vowed to "fight for every vote". The announcement took many even in the Conservative Party rank and file by surprise. But things had only been going from bad to worse for the Tories, and...
Oppo Reno 12F 5G Spotted on Several Certification Sites; BIS Listing Suggests Imminent India Launch
Oppo Reno 12F 5G may arrive in select markets later this year. The handset has not yet been officially announced but the moniker was spotted on some certification sites. These listings hinted at some key specifications of the smartphone and suggested an imminent launch. It is likely to launch as the successor to the Oppo Reno 11F 5G, which was unveiled in February th.....
Thursday, May 30, 2024
"Emotionally Draining": Selena Gomez Unsure Of Going On Music Tour Again
American singer Selena Gomez has hinted that her music tour is not likely to happen in the near future. In an interview with Time Magazine, the Rare Beauty founder said the process is "emotionally draining" for her. "Nothing makes me happier than 90 minutes of being with my fans and just celebrating together," she said, about the prospect being "50-50".
The 31-year-old star continued, "It is very emotionally draining for me. And then you realize you're just surrounded by a bunch of people that you're paying." Notably, she last toured in 2016 for...
Redmi Pad Pro 5G With 12.1-Inch Display, Xiaomi HyperOS Launched: Price, Specifications
Redmi Pad Pro 5G has been introduced in China with dual-SIM support. The tablet has a 12.1-inch display and runs Xiaomi's HyperOS out-of-the-box. It joins the Redmi Pad Pro 4G, which was launched in April. The 5G variant shares similar specifications with the existing model and is available in two RAM and storage configurations...
Wednesday, May 29, 2024
Police In US Use Lost Earbud To Track Hit-And-Run Suspect: "It Worked"
An earbud of a teenager helped the police track down a hit-and-run suspect who had fled from the scene after the accident. According to New York Post, the 15-year-old boy was riding his bicycle in Jensen Beach in Martin County, Florida, when he was hit by a car driven by Peter Bradford Swing. The police said that the accident took place on Wednesday at 10.30pm. Mr Swing is accused of fleeing the scene after hitting the teen and leaving him injured on the side of the road.
"When we have something as horrific as a human being being hit, a 15-year-old...
Tuesday, May 28, 2024
Titan Tragedy: Billionaire To Take Sub To Titanic Site To Prove Its Safety
Almost a year after the Titan sub implosion, an Ohio real estate investor intends to prove that the expedition can be completed safely by sending a two-person submersible down to Titanic-level depths. Billionaire Larry Connor said he and Triton Submarines co-founder Patrick Lahey will travel more than 12,400 feet to the Titanic shipwreck site in the submersible, as per a report in the New York Post.
In an interview with The Wall Street Journal, the investor Larry Connor said, "I want to show people worldwide that while the ocean is extremely powerful,...
Honor 200, Honor 200 Pro With 50-Megapixel Front Cameras, 100W Fast Charging Debut: Price, Specifications
Honor 200 and Honor 200 Pro were unveiled in China on May 27, Monday. The smartphones ship with Android 14-based MagicOS 8.0 and an AI-backed Portrait feature that has been trained on the French Studio Harcourt portrait datasets. They carry 50-megapixel triple rear camera units as well as 50-megapixel selfie cameras each...
Monday, May 27, 2024
Crazy Viral: SRK And Gauri Khan Pose With IPL Trophy After KKR's Win
Shah Rukh Khan couldn't be happier as Kolkata Knight Riders lifted the champion's trophy in the IPL 2024 beating SunRisers Hyderabad by 8 wickets on Sunday. Gauri Khan, who was present at the stadium with sons Aryan and AbRam and daughter Suhana, shared an adorable image with Shah Rukh Khan on her Instagram feed. In the picture shared, the power couple can be seen holding the trophy and flashing their brightest smiles. Gauri Khan can be seen wearing a black blazer over her jersey. Shah Rukh Khan is dressed in a black t-shirt. He can be seen adding...
Motorola Razr 50 Design, Specifications Surface Through Alleged TENAA Listing
Motorola Razr 50 and Motorola Razr 50 Ultra are said to be in the works and are expected to launch in select markets including US and Canada as Razr (2024) and Razr+ (2024). Ahead of any official announcement, an alleged TENAA listing of the phone with live photos and some specifications has gone live. The listing suggests a 3.6-inch cover display and a 6.9-inch inner.....
Sunday, May 26, 2024
Anasuya Sengupta's Reaction After Winning Best Actress Award At Cannes
Anasuya Sengupta is on cloud nine, and she has every reason to be. The star has etched her name in history by becoming the first Indian actor to win the Best Actress award at the Cannes Film Festival. Anasuya received the trophy in the Un Certain Regard segment for her portrayal of Renuka in the film The Shameless. The movie has been written and directed by Bulgarian filmmaker Constantin Bojanov. Talking about her winning moment, Anasuya told the Hindustan Times, “I couldn't believe it was happening! But as I shakily walked to the...
Saturday, May 25, 2024
In Pics: President, Veep, Top Ministers Vote In Phase 6 Of Lok Sabha Polls
President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar and top Union Ministers cast their vote in the sixth phase of polling for the Lok Sabha elections in Delhi on Saturday.
President Murmu and Vice President Dhankhar showed their inked fingers after voting in the national capital.
President Draupadi Murmu waited in a queue at the pink polling booth of Dr Rajendra Prasad Kendriya Vidyalaya located in the Rashtrapati Bhavan complex. Pink booths...
Training, Injuries - What Went Into The Making Of Janhvi's Mr & Mrs Mahi
Janhvi Kapoor is fully engrossed in the promotions of her upcoming film Mr & Mrs Mahi, travelling across the country. The actress has followed a rigorous training programme to play Mahima in the film, which also stars Rajkummar Rao. On Friday, Janhvi shared a sneak peek into her intense cricket training sessions for the role. The video features the text, “150+ days of training, 30+ days of shoot, 2 injuries, 1 film.” Throughout the clip, we see Janhvi dressed in cricket gear and practicing in the nets. From batting, running between the wickets...
Friday, May 24, 2024
Deepika Padukone's Pregnancy Diaries - See New Shoot Pics
Deepika Padukone, who is expecting her first child with actor-husband Ranveer Singh, shared new photos from a shoot on her Instagram stories on Friday morning. In the photos, the actress is a ray of sunshine in a bright yellow outfit. Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh are expecting their first child. The star couple announced that they are expecting their first child in an Instagram post on February 29. They also mentioned that the baby is due in...
Poco Pad With Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 SoC, 12.1-Inch 2.5K LCD Screen Launched: Price, Specifications
Poco Pad was unveiled globally on Thursday, May 23 alongside the Poco F6 and Poco F6 Pro. The tablet comes with Qualcomm's Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 chipset and packs a 10,000mAh battery with wired fast charging support. It is equipped with quad speakers backed by Dolby Audio and a 12.1-inch 120Hz 2.5K Dolby Vision-supported display...
Thursday, May 23, 2024
Google Pixel 8 to Be Manufactured in India by Dixon Technologies in Q3 2024: Report
Google Pixel 8 manufacturing will start in India within the next few months, according to a report citing two executives of a local contract manufacturing firm. Google's Pixel 8 series was launched in India and global markets last year, and the flagship phone will be reportedly be manufactured in India by Dixon Technolgies...
Honor 200 Series to Come With Company's New Four-Layer AI; Launch Timeline Confirmed, Design Teased
Honor 200 series will be unveiled globally as well as in China soon. The lineup is likely to include a Honor 200 and an Honor 200 Pro. The company announced the upcoming launch at the VivaTech 2024 event in Paris on Wednesday, May 22, where it also introduced its new four-layer AI architecture. The Honor 200 series will launch in China on May 27...
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
Xiaomi Civi Series to Launch in India Soon: Here’s Everything You Need to Know
Here's everything you need to know about the upcoming Xiaomi Civi smartphone in India...
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 Tipped to Get Less Visible Crease, Redesigned Rear Camera Island
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 is expected to be unveiled in July alongside the Galaxy Z Flip 6. As we are inching closer to the rumoured launch timeline, a new render of the Galaxy Z Fold 6 has leaked on the Web. The book-style foldable phone is expected to get a significant design change this year. The latest leak indicates a less visible crease on the internal display and.....
Tuesday, May 21, 2024
"Had A Congenial War On Sets With You": Jr NTR's Reply To Co-Star Hrithik
As Jr NTR celebrated his 41st birthday on Monday, his War 2 co-star Hrithik Roshan wished him on X (earlier known as Twitter). Hrithik Roshan wrote on X, "A very Happy Birthday to you Jr NTR. Here's to another incredible spin around the sun. This time we spin together! I hope by the end of it the master is proud of the student in the kitchen! Haha ! Stay healthy. Stay blessed." Jr NTR replied to Hrithik Roshan, "Hahaha... Thank you so much Sir. Had a congenial War on sets with you. Can't wait to be back with you and spin around the Sun together......
iQoo Neo 9S Pro With MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ SoC, 120W Fast Charging Launched: Price Specifications
iQoo Neo 9S Pro was unveiled in China on Monday, May 20. It comes with a 4nm octa-core MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ chipset, a 5,160mAh battery with 120W wired fast charging support, and a 50-megapixel dual rear camera system. The handset resembles the design of the iQoo Neo 9 series phones that were introduced in China in December 2023...
Monday, May 20, 2024
Infinix GT 20 Pro Roundup: Launch Date, Expected Price in India, Features, Specifications, and More
Infinix GT 20 Pro is powered by MediaTek Dimensity 8200 Ultimate SoC and brings some interesting features. Here's everything you need to know...
AI-Led Tech Craze Leaves Mega Indian Software Stocks In The Dust
Shares of India's vaunted IT outsourcing firms are facing a reality check, as global investors' rush into the artificial intelligence theme starts to leave pricey old-economy tech stocks behind.
Unlike counterparts in the developed world and China, Indian software makers including leader Tata Consultancy Services Ltd. have yet to make significant advances in generative AI. That combined with a still cloudy outlook for client spending may soon leave them looking like the tech bets of yesterday.
"Traditional software companies' earnings and valuations...
Poco F6 Pro Key Features Confirmed; Unboxing Video Surfaces Online Ahead of Global Launch
Poco F6 Pro is set to launch globally on May 23 alongside the base Poco F6. The company has now confirmed some key specifications and features of the phones including chipset, display, charging and camera details. A leaked unboxing video of the Poco F6 Pro has also surfaced online which gives us a glimpse into what we can expect in the box. ...
Sunday, May 19, 2024
Watch: Dhoni Skips Handshakes With RCB Players, Kohli Then Does This
Was the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 clash against Royal Challengers Bengaluru MS Dhoni's last? The cricket fraternity is certainly hoping that isn't the case. The game was for Dhoni to finish, especially after he hit a six on the first ball of the final over of the match. But, RCB's Yash Dayal struck on the second delivery to get rid of the former CSK captain and pull the match in his team's favour. However, a demoralizing video has emerged on social media, showcasing post-match scenes where Dhoni skipped shaking hands with RCB players and...
Sophie Turner Says Life After Marriage With Joe Jonas Was "Isolating"
British actress Sophie Turner recently opened up about her split with American singer Joe Jonas. The couple made their home in Los Angeles, which initially presented the 'Game Of Thrones' star with several difficulties. She found it annoying that everything was so far away as it required her to travel for at least forty minutes in order to visit someone and referred to the way of living as "isolating". "You can't just bump into someone at a bar there, you have to drive 40 minutes with an intention of seeing someone," she said in an interview with...
Saturday, May 18, 2024
"Cost Us Whole Season": Hardik's Honest Admission As MI Get Wooden Spoon
After his side's disappointing 18-run loss against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai Indians (MI) skipper Hardik Pandya said they did not play good quality cricket on Friday. Hardik scored 16 runs from 13 balls at a strike rate of 123.08 while chasing the 215-run target given by LSG. Speaking after the match, Pandya said his side failed to display a quality performance in the IPL 2024 and it cost them a season. He added it is too early to point out what went wrong for MI.
"Quite difficult....
Friday, May 17, 2024
"Going To Be Dhoni Show": RCB Sent Blunt Warning Ahead Of Do-Or-Die Clash
The stage is set for the final before the final at the IPL 2024. When Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Chennai Super Kings will clash at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Saturday, India will be divided in two camps. The match will pit two great cricket stars Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni against one another, with their teams fighting out for the lone playoff spot. For MS Dhoni, this may very well be the last IPL match if his team loses.
However, all that is speculation. CSK currently is the front-runner to grab the fourth play-off spot. A win...
Infinix GT 20 Pro India Price Range Revealed Ahead of May 21 Launch
Infinix GT 20 Pro is set to go official in India on May 21. Just days ahead of the formal debut, Infinix has revealed its price range and hardware details. It is confirmed to go on sale via Flipkart. The Infinix GT 20 Pro was first launched in Saudi Arabia last month. It runs on a MediaTek Dimensity 8200 Ultimate SoC with up to 12GB RAM...
Thursday, May 16, 2024
"Will Be Gone...": Virat Kohli Spills Beans On Retirement Plans
India great and former RCB captain Virat Kohli has spilled beans on his post-retirement plans, saying that he would take a long break after he done playing cricket. Kohli, who made his India debut in 2008, is regarded by many as the greatest batter of his generation. Kohli, 35, continues to inspire budding cricketers with his tremendous fitness and consistency to score runs at the highest level. In a recent chat with his IPL franchise Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), Kohli suggested that as a sportsperson he doesn't want to have any regrets once...
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
Hilarious Results As Fans Apply For Team India Head Coach's Job
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has begin its hunt for the next coach of senior men's cricket team. Current India head coach Rahul Dravid put pen to paper on an extension, along with his support staff, in November 2023 after the conclusion of the ODI World Cup. However, his current contract is only valid till the end of June 2024. While BCCI secretary Jay Shah has confirmed that Dravid can re-apply for the job, it has been reported that the former India captain isn't keen on continuing as India's head coach, and hence, is unlikely...
Dravid Was Asked To Stay As India's Test Coach. Here's Why He Refused
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has begun its hunt for a new head coach for the Indian men's cricket team. With Rahul Dravid's contract set to expire after the conclusion of the T20 World Cup 2024, the board has sent out advertisements for new applications, though Dravid also remains eligible to apply. However, it has been reported that the former India batter isn't keen to continue the role beyond the upcoming T20 World Cup, having already made up his mind.
As per a report in Sportstar, Dravid is not going to reapply for the role,...
