Brazil has fined Facebook USD1.65 million for improperly sharing users’ data in a case linked to the global Cambridge Analytica scandal. Facebook engaged in an “abusive practice” by allowing data from 443,000 users in Brazil to be unduly available to developers of the application “This is Your Digital Life,” according to the […]
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How Rohit Sharma aced 2019: Numbers reveal stunning impact of right-hander
It has been a sensational year for Rohit Sharma, he slammed five centuries in the World Cup and then was brilliant as an opener in Test cricket. Not only was he prolific as a batsman, he was an absolute match-winner for India across all formats. The right-hander scored 1921 runs […]
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Huawei gets Indian government nod to participate in 5G trials
The Indian government has allowed Chinese telecom company Huawei Technologies Co to participate in trials for 5G networks, a company spokesman said on Monday. India’s nod to Huawei comes at a time when the global rollout of 5G technology has been complicated by US sanctions against the company. The United States has […]
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Prateek Kuhad’s Cold Mess is among Barack Obama’s favourite songs
As the year 2019 bids adieu, former President of United States Barack Obama on Monday shared the list of his favourite music of the year which included the song Cold/Mess by Indian musician Prateek Kuhad alongside Beyonce’s Mood 4 Eva, The Black Keys Go among others. Continuing with the tradition […]
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Now, you can create a watchlist for movies, TV series from Google Search
Holiday season is here. It’s time that you take out that long forgotten list of movies that you never had time to watch. Well, Google is now making it easier for you to keep a track of all the movies and TV shows that you want to watch. Google has […]
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Kiara defends Kabir Singh, calls the leads ‘two dysfunctional people’
Bollywood actor Kiara Advani has said that her role in Netflix’s upcoming film Guilty “is completely at odds with” what she essayed in Shahid Kapoor-starrer Kabir Singh. “It’s the antithesis of Preeti (Kiara’s character in Kabir Singh). The film (Guilty) opened my eyes (towards abuse). It brought me love that was so contagious […]
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Biden questioned about sharing 2020 ticket with Republican
Former Vice President Joe Biden entertained the idea of choosing a Republican as a 2020 running mate as he campaigned Monday — though he conceded he didn’t have anyone specific in mind. A voter told Biden during an event Monday afternoon in Exeter, New Hampshire, that her son had wondered […]
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Anushka, Virat savour fondues in Switzerland
Anushka Sharma is currently vacationing with husband and cricketer Virat Kohli in Switzerland and is all set to ring in the new year at the picturesque country. After bumping into her Sui Dhaaga co-star Varun Dhawan and his girlfriend Natasha Dalal a day before, the actor has shared new glimpses from […]
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Carlos Ghosn flies to Lebanon, blasts ‘rigged’ Japanese justice
Former Nissan chief Carlos Ghosn, who was awaiting trial in Japan on financial misconduct charges, confirmed Tuesday he had flown to Lebanon, the latest stunning twist in a rollercoaster journey that saw him fall from boardroom to detention centre. In a statement, the 65-year-old tycoon said he would “no longer […]
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Deepika will win National Award for Chhapaak, predicts Himesh
Bollywood actor Deepika Padukone, who first appeared on screen in a Himesh Reshammiya music video Naam Hai Tera, recreated the magic recently when she visited the sets of a TV show that features Himesh as one of the judges. Deepika is currently promoting her upcoming film, Chhapaak. As part […]
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Romanian woman dies after being ‘set on fire’ during operation
A woman has died after being set on fire during a hospital operation in Romania, the health ministry said Monday, in a case which has cast a spotlight on the ailing health system. The pancreatic cancer patient died Sunday after suffering burns to 40 percent of her body when surgeons […]
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Navy plans 24 submarines to strengthen fleet
18 conventional and 6 nuclear attack submarines are on the cards To strengthen its underwater fleet, the Navy plans to build 24 submarines, including six nuclear attack submarines, a parliamentary panel was told. The Navy also told the panel that Medium Refit Life Certification (MRLC) of submarine Sindhuraj was held […]
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Breakthrough in US-China trade war
As 2019 winds down, apprehensions remain that the “phase one” trade deal agreed to by the US and China earlier this month will not completely end the trade war between the two countries that had a massive impact on established global multi-lateral trade arrangements. US President Donald Trump’s “America first” […]
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Third Tourist Dies After Collapsing At Sunburn Festival In Goa
A tourist, who arrived in Goa to participate in the Sunburn Electronic Dance Music (EDM) Festival, died after feeling uneasy near the event venue, police said on Monday. With this, the total number of tourist deaths in the last three days after collapsing at the EDM festival venue has gone […]
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Moreno happy to be ‘number one’ at Monaco after Spain split
Robert Moreno was unveiled as the new coach of Monaco, admitting his bitter bust-up with Spain boss Luis Enrique had paved the way for him to become “number one”. Moreno, 42, takes over at 2004 European and 2017 French champions Monaco after Leonardo Jardim was sacked for the second time. […]