It’s the law of nature for things to meet their end once their purpose has been fulfilled. It’s the same with gaming consoles. Remember when PlayStation 1 was the hottest thing in 1998? It gave way to awesome and revolutionary games like Tekken 3, Spyro the Dragon, and Silent the Hill. Then came PS2 and […]
IPL 2018: CSK humble SRH by 8 wickets to lift the trophy
On the back of Shane Watson’s unbeaten 117, Chennai Super Kings defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad by 8 wickets in the final of Indian Premier League (IPL) at the iconic Wankhede stadium in Mumbai. The 11th edition of IPL witnessed some fascinating contests, but the final match proved to be a lop-sided affair. Earlier, Sunrisers scored 178 […]
Royal family targeted by ISIS supporter in London
London: An ISIS-supporting Londoner went on trial last Wednesday for promising to attack the royal family, specifically Prince Harry and Prince George. Husnain Rashid, a 32-year old ‘lone wolf’ who runs an online channel celebrating the mass-murdering cult, pushed other radicals and terrorists to kill members of the royal family. His nefarious plans include specific […]
Returning too many items on Amazon? Stay cautious, your account might be deactivated
The biggest reason that has helped Amazon pull customers is the ‘no-questions-asked’ return policy. The fact that anyone can return anything within 30 days without any explanation gives Amazon the leverage. The policy let the company manage all their operations smoothly avoiding customer disputes with couriers, sellers and manufacturers. However, the rules have now changed. […]
Mahabharata Movie Series: Aamir Khan collaborates with Mukesh Ambani for the Rs 1000 crore film
Currently shooting for the action-adventure film —Thug Of Hindostan, Ace Bollywood Actor Aamir Khan has reportedly signed the film ‘Mahabharata’ as his next project. A Co-production of the leading business tycoon Mukesh Ambani, the budget of movie is said to be around Rs 1000 crores. The news has been confirmed by the Trade Analyst Ramesh […]
Karnataka election result: BJP quits as tables turn in 55 hours
In a dramatic turn of events, Congress came out on top barely 55 hours after the Karnataka election results. B S Yeddyurappa’s third chief ministerial stint didn’t last long, as opposition got something to cheer about, after a tough couple of years. The resignation of B S Yeddyurappa on Saturday evening came as a shot […]
Nipah Virus outbreak in Kerala claims 10 lives, several patients in critical condition
Health officials in Kerala have confirmed the death of ten people in cases of the deadly Nipah virus. The latest victim is Lini (31), a nurse at Perambra Taluk Hospital, who died after getting exposed to the virus while tending to an infected patient. While three victims have been tested positive for the virus in […]
New research shows efficacy of Disease tolerance in treating Tuberculosis
A recent study by McGill University showed that it is the body’s ability to “tolerate” rather than “resist” TB infection which alleviates the symptoms of the disease. Published in the journal Science Immunology, the study highlighted the fact that “disease tolerance” is effective in lessening the consequences of the infection. The conventional theory on host […]
Women’s T20 IPL-style tournament to start from this month in Mumbai
In its attempt to ensure a major development for the organisation of Women IPL-style tournament in India, the BCCI is all geared up to organise an exhibition women’s T20 match on May 22 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. According to the sources, the T20 match has been approved by the IPL Governing Council. The […]
PNB fraud case: Nirav Modi, bank’s ex-chief named in CBI’s first chargesheet
In a recent development, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has filed the first charge-sheet in the alleged Rs 13,400 crore fraud involving diamantaire Nirav Modi and his uncle Mehul Choksi. The role of bank’s former chief Usha Ananthasubramanian has been detailed in the chargesheet. The CBI chargesheet also names several other officials of the bank including PNB executive directors […]