8 Best Compact SUVs To Buy In India (2021)

Thinking of buying a compact SUV this year but not sure which one to buy? There are many good compact SUVs in the Indian auto market, making it really difficult to pick the best among them. However, we have shortlisted some of the best compact SUVs that are worth considering before buying anyone.

All the listed compact SUVs are unique in their own way and they are arranged in random order.

Best Compact SUVs In India

S.No.	Compact SUV	Price (ex-showroom)
1.	Tata Nexon	Rs 6.99-12.70 lakh
2.	Kia Sonet	Rs 6.71-11.99 lakh
3.	Hyundai Venue	Rs 6.70-11.39 lakh
4.	Mahindra XUV300	Rs 7.94-12.30 lakh
5.	Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza	Rs 7.34-11.15 lakh
6.	Ford Ecosport	Rs 8.19-11.73 lakh
7.	Honda WRV	Rs 8.62-11.06 lakh
8.	Nissan Magnite	Rs 4.99-9.59 lakh

Also Read: 8 Best SUVs Under 20 Lakhs In India To Buy Before 2020 Ends

1. Tata Nexon

Tata Nexon	Specifications
Price (ex-showroom)	Rs 6.99-12.70 lakh
Engine Options	1.2-liter Turbocharged Revotron 3-Cyl BS6 Petrol (AMT and Manual Transmission) 1.5-liter turbocharged Revotorq 4-Cyl BS6 Diesel (AMT and Manual Transmission)
Engine Specs	1.2-liter – 120 BHP and 170 Nm Torque 1.5-litre – 108 BHP and 260 Nm Torque
Fuel Economy	17 km/l for Petrol Variant 22 km/l for Diesel Variant
Dimensions	Length – 3993 mm Width – 1811 mm Height – 1606 mm

Whether it be safety, performance, comfort, appearance, or features, Tata Nexon seems to be a perfectly balanced car. Tata Nexon is available in both petrol and diesel engine options with manual and automatic transmission choices for each.

Nexon demonstrates a great example of Tata’s engineering technology. It was one of the initial cars that started the safer cars for India movement by scoring four stars in the Global NCAP crash test in 2018. However, the current model holds a five-star global NCAP safety rating.

Apart from this, there are three driving modes: Eco, City, and Sport for a better driving experience. In addition, the interior as well as the exterior design makes it look premium.

Cons

• Thick A-Pillar can hinder visibility at sharp turns.
• Does not have a good reputation when it comes to service quality.

2. Kia Sonet

Image: Kia Motors

Kia Sonet	Specifications
Price (ex-showroom)	Rs 6.71- 11.99 lakh
Engine Options	G1.2-liter Smartstream Petrol Engine (Manual Transmission) G1.0-liter GDi Turbo Petrol Engine (iMT and DCT) 1.5-liter CRDi Diesel Engine (Manual and Automatic Transmission)
Engine Specs	G1.2-liter Smartstream- 81.8 BHP and 115 Nm of Torque G1.0-liter Turbo- 118 BHP and 172 Nm of Torque 1.5-liter Diesel- 98.6 BHP and 240 Nm of Torque (MT) and 113.4 BHP and 250 Nm of Torque (AT)
Fuel Economy	1.2-liter Petrol- 18.5 km/l 1.0-liter Turbo- 18.0 km/l
Dimensions	Length – 3995 mm Width – 1790 mm Height – 1610- 1642 mm

Kia Sonet stormed the market as soon as it launched in India. Though Kia is a relatively new brand, we can say it managed to attract enough customers.

Kia Sonet is one of the most stylish and sporty looking compact SUVs on the market. Additionally, it’s quite rich in features and comes loaded with over 57 connected features, and supports OTA map updates.

Users can also turn the engine on or off through a smartwatch or their cell phone. Apart from this, there are features like ventilated seats, smart air purifiers, multiple drive modes, and much more.

In terms of safety, the top variant is equipped with all necessary features like ABS with EBD, six airbags, hill assist control, ESC, VSM, TPMS, and much more. However, Kia Sonet has not undergone any safety crash test.

Cons

• Yet to be crash tested by Global NCAP or similar authorities.
• Limited service centers.

3. Hyundai Venue

Image: Hyundai

Hyundai Venue	Specifications
Price (ex-showroom)	Rs 6.70-11.39 lakh
Engine Options	1.2-liter Kappa 4-Cyl BS6 Petrol (Manual Transmission) 1.0-liter Kappa Turbo 3-Cyl BS6 Petrol (DCT Automatic transmission) 1.5-liter 4-Cyl BS6 Diesel (Manual Transmission)
Engine Specs	1.2-liter- 82 BHP and 111 Nm Torque 1.0-liter- 118 BHP and 172 Nm Torque 1.5-liter- 99 BHP and 240 Nm Torque
Fuel Economy	17.5 km/l for 1.2-liter Petrol variant 18.2 km/l for 1.0-liter Petrol variant 23.7 km/l for 1.5-liter Diesel variant
Dimensions	Length – 3995 mm Width – 1770 mm Height – 1590 mm
Electric Sunroof	Yes

Hyundai Venue is a premium and sophisticated looking compact SUV. It shares the same engine configuration as its cousin Kia Sonet. When it comes to performance, it’s equipped with one of the most refined engines.

Hyundai Venue is known for its smooth power delivery and amazing ride quality. In addition, the interior is designed to provide maximum comfort. Apart from this, Hyundai Venue has a host of features that make it one of the most demanding modern compact SUVs.

Cons

• Similar to Kia Sonet, it has not undergone any crash tests.
• Not enough legroom for taller passengers in the rear cabin.

4. Mahindra XUV300 (Best Compact SUV In Terms Of Safety)

Image: Mahindra

Mahindra XUV300	Specifications
Price (ex-showroom)	Rs 7.94- 12.30 lakh
Engine Options	1.2-liter Turbo BS6 Petrol (Manual Transmission) 1.5-liter Turbo BS6 Diesel (AMT and Manual Transmission)
Engine Specs	1.2-liter Petrol– 108 BHP and 200 Nm Torque 1.5-liter Diesel – 115 BHP and 300 Nm Torque
Fuel Economy	17.0 km/l for 1.2-liter Petrol 20.0 km/l for 1.5-liter Diesel
Dimensions	Length – 3995 mm Width – 1821 mm Height – 1627 mm
Electric Sunroof	Yes

As you might be aware, Mahindra XUV300 is the safest Indian car. XUV300 holds the highest rating of five stars for adult passengers and four stars for children in the global NCAP crash test.

Apart from this, the latest variant of Mahindra XUV300 is muscular and sportier than ever before. It’s the widest compact SUV in this segment that gives it an aggressive look. In addition, it has the highest torque producing petrol and diesel engines in the segment. It simply contributes to punchy performance and better acceleration.

Furthermore, due to its increased width and longer wheelbase, there’s ample cabin space compared to its rivals. In short, it’s a suitable choice for those looking for a sporty and performance-oriented car.

Cons

• Interior might not look as premium as its competitors.
• Diesel variant is a bit noisy.

Also Read: 8 Safest Cars In India Under Rs 10 Lakh

5. Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza

Image: Maruti Suzuki

Maruti Suzuki Brezza	Specifications
Price (ex-showroom)	Rs 7.34-11.15 lakh
Engine Options	1.5-liter K15 4-Cyl BS6 Petrol (Manual Transmission) 1.5-liter K15 4-Cyl SHVS BS6 Petrol (AMT)
Engine Specs	103 BHP and 138 Nm Torque
Fuel Economy	17.03 km/l for Petrol variant 18.76 km/l for Diesel variant
Dimensions	Length – 3995 mm Width – 1790 mm Height – 1640 mm
Electric Sunroof	No

Maruti Suzuki Brezza is the only compact SUV on this list to be offered with mild-hybrid technology. In addition, it’s among the very few Maruti cars to have a better build quality. Brezza is the only Maruti car to hold a four-star safety rating in the Global NCAP crash test.

Apart from this, Maruti Brezza offers a decent ride quality. The best part about Brezza is that it’s the lowest emission producing compact SUVs along while being a fuel-efficient car.

Furthermore, it’s glamorous look, admirable interior, and comfortable ride makes it an ideal choice for many customers in the market.

Cons

• Available only in petrol variant.
• Petrol only variant isn’t offered with an automatic transmission and the hybrid variant misses out on the manual transmission.

Also Read: What’s The Difference Between Electric And Hybrid Cars? Types of Hybrid Cars: Explained

6. Ford Ecosport

Image: Ford Motors

Ford Ecosport	Specifications
Price (ex-showroom)	Rs 8.19-11.73 lakh
Engine Options	1.5l Ti-VCT BS6 Petrol Engine (Manual and Automatic Transmission) 1.5l TDCi BS6 Diesel Engine (Manual and Automatic Transmission)
Engine Specs	1.5-liter Petrol – 120 BHP and 145 Nm Torque 1.5-liter Diesel – 98.6 BHP and 215 Nm torque
Fuel Economy	15.9 km/l for Petrol variant 21.7 km/l for Diesel variant
Dimensions	Length – 3998 mm Width – 1765 mm Height – 1647 mm
Electric Sunroof	Yes

Ford Ecosport is known for its excellent build quality. This compact SUV from the legendary US automaker is anything but a fun to drive car. It has been awarded the best compact SUV of the year in 2018 and the engine of the year title for the same year.

The most impressive fact about Ecosport is that unlike other foreign cars, its spare parts and maintenance cost is quite cheaper. It’s quite an achievement as most European and US-made cars have expensive maintenance in India.

Furthermore, it’s equipped with all the necessary comfort and safety features.

Cons

• The latest BS6 variant is not as punchier in performance as the older variants.
• No Global NCAP safety rating.

7. Honda WRV

Honda WRV	Specifications
Price (ex-showroom)	Rs 8.62-11.06 lakh
Engine Options	1.2-liter BS6 i-VTEC Petrol (Manual Transmission) 1.5-liter BS6 i-DTEC Diesel (Manual Transmission)
Engine Specs	1.2-liter Petrol – 88.7 BHP and 110 Nm Torque 1.5-liter Diesel – 98.6 BHP and 200 Nm torque
Fuel Economy	16.5 km/l for Petrol variant 23.7 km/l for Diesel variant
Dimensions	Length – 3999 mm Width – 1734 mm Height – 1601 mm
Electric Sunroof	Yes

The Honda WRV is one of the most premium and stylish looking compact SUVs on the market. Not only the exterior but the interior appears luxurious as well. A host of features and a decent performance make it a great combination for people with shorter daily commutes.

Cons

• Petrol Engine seems a bit underpowered compared to its rivals.
• The base variant is quite expensive.
• Doesn’t have a Global NCAP safety rating.

8. Nissan Magnite

Nissan Magnite	Specifications
Price (ex-showroom)	Rs 4.99- 9.59 lakh
Engine Options	1.0-liter B4D BS6 NA Petrol (Manual Transmission) 1.0-liter HRAO BS6 Turbo Petrol (CVT and Manual Transmission)
Engine Specs	1.0-liter NA Petrol – 71 BHP and 96 Nm Torque 1.0-liter Turbo Petrol – 98.6 BHP and 160 Nm Torque
Fuel Economy	18.75 km/l for 1.0-liter NA 20.0 km/l for 1.0-liter Turbo
Dimensions	Length – 3994 mm Width – 1758 mm Height – 1572 mm
Electric Sunroof	No

Nissan Magnite is a newbie in this segment. Recently launched, Nissan Magnite is the most affordable compact SUV in India. In terms of design and appearance, it seems a delight to your eyes. Additionally, its interior and features add on to its lavish profile.

It can be a good option if you are looking for a budget compact SUV.

Cons

• The Naturally Aspirated (NA) engine is underpowered.
• It’s a new car, therefore limited user reviews are available.
• Does Not Have Global NCAP safety rating.

Which Is The Best Compact SUV?

Well, all these cars are good in their own way. It mostly depends on the needs of an individual. If safety along with performance is your priority, then go for Tata Nexon or Mahindra XUV300. If you are looking for a feature-oriented and stylish compact SUV then we believe Kia Sonet is an ideal choice. Similarly, other cars can fit in depending on your needs.

Anyway, what do you guys think? Share your views in the comments section below.

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15 Best Browser Games In 2021 To Play Online And Relax

“All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.”

Yes, sometimes you need to relax your mind and play a little to let off some steam. Playing online games could be a thing to take your mind off the monotonous routine, the stress of the workplace, or to simply kill time.

Unlike PC games, you do not need a dedicated gaming PC to play browser games. On top of that, you do not need a powerful, high-specification PC to play as most of the online browser games can be played directly on any browser. You might need to install some plugins and add-ons to play some of the best online games, and your PC is ready to play free games online.

If you’re interested in playing browser games, there are plenty of options available for you, for example, multiplayer browser games. However, finding the best one is still a challenge which is why we have handpicked some of the most popular and best online games for you. We have enlisted multiplayer browser games and single-player browser games below for you to choose from.

Here’s a list of the games that you can play in your browser —

15 Best Browser Games For 2021

1. Slither.io
2. DarkOrbit Reloaded
3. The Wiki Game
4. Doom
5. Metal War Online
6. BrowserQuest
7. Linerider
8. Geoguessr
9. Tequila Zombies 3
10. Pocket Tanks
11. Quick, Draw
12. Street Skater
13. Helicopter Game

1. Slither.io – Best Browser Game To Kill Time

Slither.io is a blast from the past. If you remember the snake game from Nokia phones from the last decade, you’ll quickly understand this online browser game. As a snake, you need to eat the glowing dots, grow longer and escape the enemies. You can also customize the skin of the snake. Slither.io is a fun game that you can play anytime if you’re bored with your hectic schedule.

2. DarkOrbit Reloaded – Space-combat MMO Multiplayer Browser Game

If you’re looking for an online browser game full of adventure then DarkOrbit should be your first choice. In this game, you play as a starship captain and complete challenges during your journey in space. You can choose to play as merchants or space-pirates as per your wish. Moreover, DarkOrbit Reloaded also has a multiplayer mode so you can play with your friends online.

3. The Wiki Game – A Wikipedia-based Interesting Browser Game

Wikipedia isn’t just a destination for gaining knowledge about various topics. You can also play games on Wikipedia. The Wiki Game is an interesting game in which you start from a particular Wikipedia page on a topic and you have to race through different links to reach your “destination” page.  I agree that it’s a game for geeks but nonetheless, it’s a fun game. If you like word games and puzzle games, you’ll definitely like The Wiki Game.

4. Doom – Classic browser game

Doom needs no introduction. It is a classic first-person shooter game that was released 25 years ago. Now, you can play Doom in your browser. You need to enable the flash player to play this game. If you love classic video games, Doom is one of the best browser games that you can play in your idle time. Doom online can be played using a keyboard and mouse in any browser.

5. Metal War Online – Best multiplayer browser game

Metal War Online is one of the best multiplayer browser games you’d play on the internet. The game requires players to race and fight opponents thus combining the components of both the genres of games. There are four different types of tactics in the game that you can choose from. If you’re a fan of the action genre, you’d love this multiplayer browser game.

6. BrowserQuest – Best adventure game online

Step into the world of adventure with BrowseQuest online. It is a fun-filled browser game in which you play as a character who is out there to explore an unknown land and plunder its treasures. The online game has easy to use controls to move, jump the character. You can also use the mouse to move the character anywhere. It is a multiplayer browser game that can be played on Firefox, Chrome, Safari, iOS devices and Firefox for Android.

7. Linerider – Online simulation game

Linerider is an online simulation game that you can play in your browser. You need to apply your skills to play this game by drawing a track for the rider. Linerider is undoubtedly one of the best flash games that you can play to refresh your mind after a busy day of work. This browser game can be played on Chrome and Firefox by visiting the link above.

8. Geoguessr – Online Browser Game For People Who Love Travelling

Explore famous places around the world in a fun manner by sitting right in front of your PC. Geoguessr is an online browser game in which you need to guess the name of the popular places of the world. The game uses semi-randomized Google Street View locations. This is an addictive and challenging puzzle game that you can play in your browser to satiate your wanderlust (at least to some extent).

9. Tequila Zombies 3 – Free Online Shooting Game

If you’re looking for an action-packed zombie game then Tequila Zombies 3 is the game you play. It is one of the most interesting and best free online games that you can play to ward off boredom. As funny as the name sounds, you need to kick the asses of Zombies and drink tequila. Controls are easy as you hit the zombies with the mouse and move the character with keyboard buttons.

10. Pokemon Showdown – Best browser game for Pokemon fans

Psst! Pokemon fans, we’re not going to disappoint you. Pokemon Showdown is an entertaining browser game that emulates Pokemon battle without requiring you to download any file on your storage. You can play online Pokemon battle against randomly generated teams or you also have the option to create your custom team and play against it.

11. Pocket Tanks – A Highly addictive flash game

Pocket tanks is a highly addictive browser game in which you need to apply a strategy to kill the opponent tank by adjusting the angle and power of the shot. This is one of the top free games you can play in any browser by enabling the flash player. It is a multiplayer online game that you can play with one of your friends.

12. Quick, Draw – Teach AI with this browser game

Quick, Draw isn’t exactly a game per se but it is a fun means to spend time if you’re bored. In this game, you have to draw a prompted object on your screen under 20 seconds and AI will, then, guess what you’ve drawn. In the process, you’re training a neural network as your drawings are added to the world’s largest doodling data set. It is a fun browser game if you’re bored and want to kill time.

13. Street Skater – Fun-filled arcade browser game

If you’re a fan of skating games, here is a game that will keep you engaged for a long time. When I first launched the game for testing game, I played for half an hour until I cleared the level I was stuck on. It is a simple game that you play with your PC’s keyboard. This browser game has minimalist graphics and you’ll want to play it again and again until you’ve beaten your own personal best score. I highly recommend this online browser game if you have nothing else to do in your idle time.

14. Helicopter Game

You must have played Flappy Bird game that became an internet sensation one. Helicopter Game is a free browser game based on the same concept. You need to dodge the helicopter by escaping the ceiling and blocked using arrow keys. It is an addictive game and you get more and more involved in the game as you cross difficult levels. It is one of the best browser games to play if you have free time on your hand.

15. QWOP – A simple yet extremely difficult online browser game

QWOP is unlike any other game you have played. It is extremely simple as you just have four buttons to play – Q,W,O,P. Your aim is to make the athlete run by choosing the right combination of the four keys. It might sound that QWOP is an easy to play game with just 4 button to use but we bet it will take at least 10 times for you to figure out the right combination of the keys.

Bonus Browser Game: Chrome’s Dinosaur Game

Did you really expect that we won’t mention the popular Dinosaur game of Google Chrome in this article about best browser games? The game usually appears when your connection drops. It is the “internet is not working, so let’s kill time until the connection appears again” game. You can play Chrome’s offline T-Rex game by entering “chrome://dino/” in the URL section of Chrome browser.

Collection of Best Browser Games

So, we have enlisted the best free online games that you can play in your free time. Some of these can be played with your friends while there are some that can be played in a single-player mode. Apart from this list of online games, you can also visit websites like Miniclip.com and itch.io for more.

Also Read: How To Play Chrome Dinosaur Game While Being ONLINE? Can I Download It?

Best Browser Games FAQs

What is a browser game?

A browser game is any game that you can play online on your browser without downloading any files. Some browser games require you to register yourself on the website hosting the game, while there are some online games that you can play straight away.

What is the best browser for games?

According to several browser games website, the best browser for games is Mozilla Firefox. Chrome and Safari have recently rolled out an update that prevents browser games from running.

What are the best free browser games?

In the above listicle, we have enlisted the best browser games you can play without downloading any additional file.

What games can you play on Google?

Google also offers many browser games that you can play in your free time. One of the best browser games by Google is Chrome’s Dinosaur game that we have mentioned above.

What are the top 10 online games?

If you’re looking forward to play best browser games, you can choose from The Wiki Game, Doom, Linerider, and more from the above list of best browser games.

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5G Phones In India: Should You Wait For 5G Smartphones In 2021?

5G cellular network is the upcoming latest technology that will offer high-speed mobile internet to users. While countries like the U.S. and China have already adopted the 5G network, India is yet to conduct a spectrum auction for the 5th generation of the mobile network.

However, it hasn’t stopped smartphone makes from offering 5G handsets in the Indian market. Popular smartphones like OnePlus Nord and iPhone 12 are already offering 5G compatibility despite the fact that carriers in India are yet to introduce the 5G network.

Mukesh Ambani owned Jio has promised to offer 5G network by June 2021, which makes it tough for smartphone buyers who are looking forward to buying a new phone in 2021. There is a dilemma amongst users whether they should buy a 4G smartphone in 2021 or wait for more 5G compatible smartphones that’ll launch in 2021.

Also Read: When Is 5G Coming To India: Reliance Jio, Airtel, Vi, And Others

To make it easy for you, we have tried answering whether you should buy a 5G smartphone in 2021 in India or not.

Firstly, let’s begin with what is 5G, its benefits and how is it better than the currently used 4G network.

What is 5G?

Source: Qualcomm

5G or the 5th generation of the mobile network is a new wireless standard that’ll succeed 4G network. 5G network promises multi-GBPS data speed, reliable network, negligible latency, and increased availability to mobile users. According to Qualcomm, 5G will deliver peak data rates up to 20 Gbps. The currently prevalent 4G network offers the peak download speed of 50Mbps (Mega Bits Per Second).

5G Auctions In India Yet To Be Held

If you are waiting for 5G in India, we have good news for you. At Indian Mobile Congress 2020, Mukesh Ambani, who runs the leading mobile carrier Jio in India has promised that it will roll out the “made in India 5G” network by June 2021.

He said, “India is today among the best digitally connected nations in the world. In order to maintain this lead, policy steps are needed to accelerate the early rollout of 5G, and to make it affordable and available everywhere. I assure you that JIO will pioneer the 5G Revolution in India in the second half of 2021.”

Airtel, which is the second most popular mobile network in the country, differs from Mr. Ambani’s plans. CEO Sunil Mittal said in December that it will take at least 2-3 years to roll out 5G in India.

The Indian government, on the other hand, is yet to organize auctions for the 5G spectrum and reports have indicated that India might organize auctions for the 5G network by August 2021.

Fitch, the global rating agency, has said that India’s 5G spectrum auction has been further delayed and is unlikely to be held before August.

5G auction was originally planned for 2019. One of the major reasons behind the delay, according to Fitch’s report, is that the government is likely to focus on the 4G spectrum auction in 2021.

Should You Buy 5G Smartphone In 2021?

If you are planning to buy a smartphone in 2021 but confused about the status of 5G in India, we suggest that you stick with 4G handsets even in 2021. India is unlikely to experience 5G in the next 2-3 years, according to experts. Therefore, 5G compatibility should be the last thing on your mind before you buy a new smartphone in 2021.

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Garuda Linux “Serpent Eagle” Released With Dr460nized Gaming Edition

After Garuda Linux “Golden Eagle” and “Black Eagle,“ the Garuda team has announced the release of a new version (first of this year 2021) called Garuda Linux “Serpent Eagle” (210101).

For those who don’t know, Garuda Linux is an Arch-based free and open-source operating system. It features Btrfs as the default filesystem with Zstd compression and several home-baked GUI applications.

What’s New In Garuda Linux “Serpent Eagle”?

Starting with the editions changes, the latest Garuda has again introduced two new editions: dr460nized gaming and Qtile.

Dr460nized (or dragonized) gaming is the gaming version of the standard edition with required packages for gaming and SDDM (Simple Desktop Display Manager) theming enabled by default.

Garuda KDE Dr460nized

Second, a new Garuda Qtile edition features Qtile as simple, small, and hackable tiling window manager. It also uses a simple X11 menu called jgmenu to launch application without remembering key bindings.

Garuda Qtile

However, with new additions, Garuda team has also decided to drop two editions: Deepin and UKUI.

So, now in total, it still has 15 editions with different desktop environments such as KDE Multimedia, GNOME, Xfce, LXQT-Kwin, Wayfire, i3WM, Qtile, MATE, Cinnamon, Recbox, UKUI, BSPWM, dr460nized, dr460nized gaming, Barebone KDE, and GNOME.

Coming to the tools update, Garuda Gamer now lets you select multiple applications and install it altogether, and Garuda Welcome to uninstall Garuda apps you don’t need.

Another important change that Garuda team has added is the shipment of Nextcloud and Bitwarden Firefox addons by default in all editions.

Here’s a brief summary of other key changes that Garuda Linux “Serpent Eagle” includes:

• Separated setup-assistant and initial user setup
• Removed Flatpaks and Snaps
• Continued Garuda KDE-multimedia with “regular” KDE theming and multimedia packages
• Fixed BTRFS handling
• Xfce 4.16 for Garuda Xfce edition

At last, if you’re already using Garuda Linux, you can simply upgrade your system to a new build version 210101 by running a single command:

sudo pacman -Syu

Or, you can also download its ISO or torrents of any of the editions from here and install from scratch by following the official installation instructions.

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Kia Sonet Vs Kia Seltos: Which One Of These Siblings Is A Better Deal?

When two siblings are equally good, people are often curious to know which one is the Alpha. Similar is the case with emerging cars Kia Sonet and Kia Seltos. Though Sonet is the younger sibling and slightly smaller than Seltos, it’s so impressive that it led us to draft a comparison between the two.

Both these South Korean cars are rich in features and have an appealing appearance. In addition, the performance and ride quality of both these cars are enough to fascinate any normal car user.

If you have both of these cars in mind but are unable to decide which one to buy, here’s a detailed overview to help you understand better.

Also Read: Hyundai Venue (Top Variant) Vs Hyundai Creta (Base Model): Which One Should You Buy?

2021 Kia Sonet Vs Kia Seltos

Kia Sonet is a compact SUV whereas Kia Seltos is a sub-compact SUV and slightly bigger in size.

Dimensions

	Kia Sonet	Kia Seltos
Dimensions
Length	3995 mm	4315 mm
Width	1790 mm	1800 mm
Height	1610 mm	1620 mm
Ground Clearance	205 mm	190 mm

As we can see, Kia Seltos is bigger than its younger sibling in each dimension. There isn’t much difference between the two in terms of width and height, however, you can notice a significant margin in lengths of both the cars.

Interestingly, Sonet’s ground clearance is greater than that of Seltos, giving it a more SUV-like stance.

Kia Sonet Vs Kia Seltos: Engine And Performance

	Kia Sonet	Kia Seltos
Performance
Engine Options	G1.2- liter Smartstream Petrol G1.0-liter GDi Turbo Petrol 1.5- liter CRDi Diesel	Smartstream G 1.5-liter MPi BS6 Petrol Smartstream G 1.4-liter GDi Turbo Petrol 1.5-liter CRDi VGT Diesel
Max Power and Torque	G1.2L Petrol- 81.8 BHP and 113 Nm G1.0L Turbo Petrol- 118 BHP and 172 Nm 1.5L CRDi Diesel- 113 Nm and 250 Nm	1.5L MPi Petrol- 113 BHP and 144 Nm 1.4L Turbo- 138 BHP and 242 Nm 1.5L Diesel- 113 BHP and 250 Nm
Transmission	MT, iMT, DCT, and AT	MT, DCT, AT, and IVT

Both cars are available in three engine options: a naturally aspirated petrol engine, turbo petrol, and a diesel engine. While NA petrol and turbo petrol are of different sizes and specs, the diesel engine is the same.

Without a doubt, both the petrol variants of Seltos are punchier than Sonet. However, when it comes to the diesel variant, then users might not have the same experience. Kia Seltos is heavier than Sonet and the weight plays a crucial role in the automotive world.

Hence, you might feel the diesel variant of Sonet is more responsive, powerful as well as more fuel-efficient. 

Mileage

Fuel efficiency is one of the most important factors for Indian buyers. If you look at the average here, then Kia Sonet delivers in between 18 to 24 km/l of mileage depending on the variant. In contrast, the mileage of Kia Seltos varies from 16 to 20 km/l.

Kia Sonet & Seltos Price

The price of Kia Sonet starts at Rs 6.71 lakh and goes as high as Rs 11.99 lakh (ex-showroom). On the other hand, its elder sibling is priced higher between Rs 9.89- 17.34 lakh (ex-showroom).

Which One Should You Buy?

In terms of features, there isn’t much difference. Both are UVO connected and share similar features like multi-drive modes, smart air purifiers, ventilated seats, Bose speaker systems, and more.

However, the major difference lies in the size and petrol engine options.

If you have a good budget and prefer extra space then Seltos is better. In addition, I would like to recommend Seltos, if a performance-oriented petrol car is in your mind.

Otherwise, Kia Sonet is a great option, especially if you are planning to buy a diesel version as there’s a significant price difference between the two models.

We would love to know which one you would prefer and why. Share your views in the comments section below.

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10 Best Torrent Sites For 2021 – Download 100% Working Torrents

We have now walked into the year 2021, hope with new hopes and new year resolutions. People now have more free time than before and there are high chances that the loyal BitTorrent community members have been searching for the best torrent sites for 2021 to get easily get their favorite content.

If you’re a torrent enthusiast, then our dedicated article on BitTorrent basics to know the general terminologies and how torrent works will help you more. If you’re looking for the right set of tools to download your favorite torrents, check out our list of the best torrent clients.

Disclaimer: We discourage downloading of copyright-protected content. The following list is solely to provide information and find legal content on torrent websites.

Best Torrent Sites 2021

Torrent Site	Alexa Rank	Status
The Pirate Bay	298	Working
YTS	371	Working
1337x	392	Working
Rarbg	819	Working
Limetorrents	2758	Working
KickAssTorrents (Mirror)	2874	Working
EZTV	5580	Working
Zooqle	6763	Working
MagnetDL	6941	Working
TorrentDownloads	7787	Working

Top 10 Torrent Sites For 2021

1. The Pirate Bay

Alexa Rank: 298

Veteran torrent site The Pirate Bay, TPB for short, again leads the 2021’s top torrent sites list while running on its original domain. The popular website wore the crown after the complete wipeout of KickAss Torrents.

TPB is already a known name for the diverse collection of torrents spread across movies, TV shows, games, software, audiobooks, songs, etc. Users access the torrent index via TPB’s simple to use interface hasn’t changed in years. In fact, there doesn’t seem any need to do so. The VIP/trusted icon feature for uploaders also ensures a safer download.

A reason why TPB ranks on top among the best torrent sites is the abundance of seeds that helps in faster downloading of files. While this torrent website (and others) might be blocked in some countries, using a VPN service like Private Internet Access or ExpressVPN will solve this problem.

Why use TPB?

• Oldest and most reputed torrent site
• VIP/trusted user badge
• Lots of trusted mirrors

2. YTS

Alexa Rank: 371

YTS is meant primarily for those who prefer downloading movie torrents over anything else. The torrent site has shifted to a new domain. One thing to note is that the website has no ties with the original YTS/YIFY group, which shut down operations a couple of years ago. Still, the website has managed to get its name on the popularity charts.

YTS is known for its visual appearance. Moving along the line of other torrent indexing sites, the home page now only features a search page. Pirated content mostly fuels YTS, but the looks are enough to give fierce competition to some popular streaming services.

Users can easily make content requests and give feedback to the operators of the site. But the same requires a user account and also to make comments on the website.

Why use YTS?

• Efficient search filter with useful filters and sorting options
• Clean layout, easy-to-read description of torrents

Also Read: Yify Alternatives: 6 Best YTS Replacements To Use

3. 1337x.to

Alexa Rank: 392

1337x is a torrent site that’s conscious of its visual appearance. Everything from the home page to the index page is designed with the content placed neatly and aligned correctly.

The well-known torrent site hosts torrents in different categories. It also provides a Trending section that lists popular torrents for a day and week. Top 100 torrents lists for different categories can also help the users finding good torrents to download.

Why use 1337x?

• Clean look and feel for listing page
• Also useful for searching older torrents

Also Read: 1337x Proxy List [100% Working 1337x Mirror Sites]

4. Rarbg.to

Alexa Rank: 819

While its not-so-modern look might not please some users, the website effectively does what it’s meant for, i.e., providing healthy torrent files to the leeches. But users should prepare themselves to see many advertisement tabs when clicking links on the website.

Even with a slight drop in the Alexa rank, Rarbg is still one of the top torrent sites available on the internet.

Other than the regular torrent download categories, including Movies, Music, Software, Games, etc. Rarbg also hosts a separate web page to feature trailers of different movies and shows. People might not visit a torrent site for watching trailers. Still, it could be helpful to some.

A user can also go through Rarbg’s Top 10 torrents lists for various categories to get an idea of what other people are downloading from the torrent site.

Why use Rarbg?

• Focus on quality torrents
• Blog section for news from the entertainment industry

5. Limetorrents.info

Alexa Rank: 2758

Limtorrents is again on our list of the top 10 torrents sites for 2021. This is another website that hosts torrents in different categories, including TV Series, Movies, Games, Applications, and Anime.

It appears quite easy to find a healthy torrent, and why LimeTorrents is one of the best torrent websites is because content on the site is updated on a regular basis. The torrent site features separate web pages where it provides updated lists for the top 100 torrents trending the most, and the latest torrents uploaded to the site.

Further, users can create accounts that would be required to upload torrents, provide feedback, bookmark torrents, and exchange messages with other users, etc.

Why use Limetorrents.info?

• Easy to spot verified torrents with star badge
• Always updated list of top 100 and new 100 torrents

6. KickAssTorrents (Mirror)

Alexa Rank: 2874

What can be considered as a replacement for the defunct KAT is also on the way of becoming one among the best torrent sites of 2021 with its rising popularity.

The mirror domain carries basically the same user interface and layout of options. You can find the torrent catalog, most popular torrents, and Top torrents section at the top. These are complemented by a tag cloud that tells you about the common searches on the website.

In terms of performance, KickAsstorrents has a decent number of seeds and leeches that will enable you to download torrents faster without any issues. The site provides torrent files as well as magnet links.

Why use KickAssTorrents?

• Has a familiar UI
• No intrusive ads that annoy users

7. EZTV

Alexa Rank: 5580

You might be well aware of the release group EZTV that used to sail their ship on the KickAss Torrents and other top torrent sites. Since the last couple of years, the domain EZTV.ag has managed to keep itself under the top 1000 websites on Alexa.

EZTV is visited by the internet population interested in downloading TV show torrents. In fact, it’s the only content category one would find on this popular torrent site.

The torrenting site wears nothing much but a basic look with torrent links and other information mentioned in a table form. It also allows visitors to create user accounts where they can save torrents as favorites.

Why use EZTV?

• Countdown List helpful
• Very clean and lightweight site

Users can keep an eye on upcoming torrent uploads through sections called Countdown List. For the content already uploaded, the Calendar section is quite useful.

8. Zooqle

Alexa Rank: 6763

The 8th inclusion in our 2021’s list of best torrenting sites is Zooqle. It’s a relatively new name in the BitTorrent ecosystem, but it is rising in the success charts pretty quickly. For this rise, the credit is to be given to the steadily increasing number of torrents.

Users can easily navigate and find things using the neat and clean interface of the website, which is complemented by the lack of intrusive advertisements. The content on Zooqle is mainly TV Show torrents and Movie torrents, but the popular torrent site also hosts torrents related to software, games, etc., for different device platforms.

Why use Zooqle?

• Tons of useful sub-categories
• Innovative way of listing torrents and providing information

9. MagnetDL

Alexa Rank: 6941

It’s landing for the first time in our best torrent sites list for 2021. MagnetDL is a relatively new player on the torrent playground. The first thing you’ll notice is a slightly old-school interface. But that doesn’t mean this efficient torrent site is any less than others.

Just like other top torrent sites mentioned above, MagnetDL’s white-colored home page displays a search bar and torrent categories at the top. After you dig, you’ll find the torrents arranged neatly, and the information is easy to read even while scrolling down a web page.

Why use MagnetDL?

• Lightweight and loads quickly
• Best torrenting site to get torrent magnet links

10. TorrentDownloads

Alexa Rank: 7787

TorrentDownloads is certainly growing up charts and being one of the best torrent sites for 2021. It’s able to survive the storm when other torrent sites are going down. The website provides a visually appealing UI that presents the torrents in various categories, including Software, Music, Movies, etc. You can also find torrents and magnet links sorted on the basis of the most active torrents, most seeded torrents, and most leeched torrents.

Why use TorrentDownloads?

• Neat and clean UI
• Provides user account and advanced search

This was the list of the most popular torrent websites, listed according to their Alexa rankings at the time of writing. As per the latest numbers, the good old TPB is again on top. The Alexa rankings change almost daily, so they might vary in your experience. The pros and cons of these most-visited torrent sites are mentioned in detail later in the article. We have also included the status of these sites, i.e., whether they were working or not at the time of writing.

Is it illegal to download torrents?

Now, here’s a myth-buster. Everything from BitTorrent network, torrent clients, and many websites fall under the legal club. It’s just that some torrent-sites host and even promote copyrighted torrent content, which makes them evil in the eyes of law enforcement. So, unless you aren’t into piracy and all, you are on the safer side.

How do torrent sites get away with it?

There are many torrent sites on the web that can be used to score copyrighted protected movies and TV shows. But many of these torrent sites don’t keep the actual content on their servers and also torrent files they provide contain the information required to download content from peers. That’s how they manage to dodge law enforcement. Still, they get nabbed some way or the other.

How can I download my torrents safely?

While the top torrenting websites might give you the desired content, they might be short-handed in some areas. In other words, you aren’t anonymous when downloading files from the BitTorrent network. For instance, the P2P file sharing-based network is highly decentralized, a person with the required technical knowledge or the ISP can track a user’s torrenting activity. A workaround to this is using a VPN, which lets users hide their IP address.

Important

Many VPN services offer dedicated support for P2P file sharing technologies. Check out our list of the 10 best VPN services. We often recommend VPN services like Private Internet Access or NordVPN to unblock torrent sites and hide IP.

Is BitTorrent usage on a decline?

The popularity of torrent sites is declining slowly due to reasons like law enforcement crackdown. Regular users of the BitTorrent network might very well remember how the torrent-giants KickAss and ExtraTorrents went down. There has also been an increasing rise in demand for VPN services, which unblock torrent sites.

Another big factor is an increase in the adoption of streaming services like Netflix and Amazon Prime. There are tons of free movie streaming sites as well on the web for free-of-cost entertainment. If you’re looking for sites with 100% legal content, here is our list of the best torrent sites for safe and legal torrents.

Should I download torrents over Tor?

It’s not recommended to download torrent files over Tor as the network is not designed for it. Tor is meant to hide a user’s identity and the way it works won’t you good network speed and performance while downloading torrents.

Don’t fall for the copycats

If you think that the torrenting sites Extratorrent and IsoHunt still exist, then you might probably be visiting a copycat website. The two torrent sites are now offline. Similarly, clone websites might exist for KickAss Torrents as well.

So, these were some top torrent sites that might be helpful to BitTorrent users in 2021. We’d love to hear the name of your favorite torrent site in the comments.

Also Read: 9 Best Websites To Download Paid Software For Free, Legally

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Gotham Knights Leaks: Release Date, Characters, & Everything Else You Should Know

WB Games Montréal announced the upcoming Batman game, Gotham Knights, in DC FanDome 2020. Previously, WB Games Montréal worked on Batman Arkham Origins, which both players and critics loved. So, it’s understandable why DC fans are excited for the release of Gotham Knights.

After watching Gotham Knights’ trailer, it is easy to figure out that many things are happening in Gotham. There are multiple playable characters in the game, along with a bunch of familiar DC villains. In short, there are several things you should learn about Gotham Knights before this upcoming 2021 video game is released. So, in this article, we’ll round up every piece of information we’ve gathered about Gotham Knights. So let’s get started.

Gotham Knights Release Date

As of now, there is no official release date for Gotham Knights. However, it is confirmed that WB Games Montréal co-op title will release in 2021.

Moreover, according to some recent rumors, Gotham Knights might release in July 2021. These speculations surfaced on the internet after Gotham Knights’ Twitter post for Christmas 2020. The post flaunts a Flying Greysons’ circus event that is happening in mid-July. That is why some DC games enthusiasts think that through this post, WB Games Montréal is hinting at a possible July release date for Gotham Knights.

Christmas in Gotham is something else. #GothamKnights pic.twitter.com/TZ3yZyqJpv

— Gotham Knights (@GothamKnights) December 25, 2020

Platforms

WB Games Montréal’s ‘Gotham Knights’ is set to release for PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PS4, and PS5. So, both current and last-gen console users will get to experience the game.

Gotham Knights Characters

Gotham Knights characters

Similar to Batman Arkham games, Gotham Knights will feature multiple DC characters. However, as of now, we only know about a few characters we’ll get to see in Gotham Knights; here is the complete list:

1. Night Wing – Dick Greyson (Confirmed)
2. Batgirl – Barbara Gordon (Confirmed)
3. Red Hood – Jason Todd (Confirmed)
4. Robin – Tim Drake (Confirmed)
5. Poison Ivy (Rumored)
6. Mr. Freeze (Confirmed)
7. Alfred Pennyworth (Confirmed)
8. Renee Maria Montoya – Police Captain (Confirmed)
9. The Court of Owls group (Rumored)
10. Joker (Rumored)

Gotham Knights Story: Is The Game Set In Arkhamverse?

No, it’s confirmed that Gotham Knights is not connected to the Batman Arkham Series. Despite the similarity between Batman: Arkham Knight and Gotham Knights’ story (Batman’s Death), the two games don’t fall in the same universe.

Talking about the story, the events of Gotham knights are set after the death of Batman. So, to continue Bruce Wayne’s legacy and save Gotham, Night Wing, Batgirl, Red Hood, and Robin come together. Interestingly, Gotham Knights’ story will be completely original, meaning that Gotham Knights will not re-enact existing DC comics stories.

Co-op

As per Gotham Knights’ trailers, there will be at least four playable characters in the game. So, it makes sense to include co-op options for up to four players. However, as of now, it’s confirmed that the cooperative feature will be limited to only two players.

If you’re playing the game online, the other player can join the session without affecting the story. Nevertheless, if you don’t feel like playing the game with your friend, you can play it solo in the offline mode.

Is Gotham Knights Open-World?

Yes, Gotham Knights is an open-world game in which players can interact with Gotham City in their own way. Other than that, the new Batman game features the RPG element. So, similar to other role-playing games, players’ choices will reflect in the story of Gotham Knights.

Is Gotham Knights Pre-Order Available?

Fortunately, the pre-order for Gotham Knights is available on some online video game stores. However, there isn’t a pre-order option on the Gotham Knights official website. Moreover, you can sign up for all Gotham Knights updates by registering on the game’s official website.

That’s it; this is all the information we have on Gotham Knights right now. Of course, we’ll get more updates on the new Batman game as we step in 2021. So, we’ll update the article accordingly to bring you the latest update on Gotham Knights.

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