Technology, Mobiles tabs, 5th Dec 2019, News & Stories from India

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The nostalgic buzz for all things Star Wars comes at a handy time for Disney. (Photo: AFP)

Baby Yoda memes flood the internet

A thousand memes, it launched: Baby Yoda breaks internet.

05 Dec 2019 3:29 PM

It’s very hard to miss that the FutureBuds look very similar to Apple’s recently launched Airpods Pro.

FutureBuds review: Airpods Pro look-alikes that are a bit rough around the edges

With great potential to be excellent True Wireless earbuds, FutureBuds are international audio brand HiFuture's India debut at Rs 6,999.

05 Dec 2019 3:15 PM

Jamie Vardy and James Maddison scoring after the break to lift Brendan Rodgers’s side three points above champions Manchester City. ( Photo: AFP)

Premier League 2019-20: Leicester blow past Watford 2-0

Leicester beat bottom club Watford 2-0 as they equalled a club record winning streak dating back to 1963.

05 Dec 2019 3:06 PM

Women who want the convenience of long-lasting contraception can choose among various devices, from a weekly patch to a monthly vaginal ring to an IUD that lasts for years. (Photo: AP)

Scientists experiment with once-a-month birth control pills

Once-a-month birth control pill? Experiment works in animals.

05 Dec 2019 3:03 PM

She is the only Indian-American member in the powerful House Judiciary Committee. (Photo: Twitter)

Indian-American Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal wants Trump impeached

During first day of impeachment hearings, Jayapal came out in strong support of impeachment against President.

05 Dec 2019 2:59 PM

Pankaj Kapur and Shahid Kapoor. (Photo: Twitter)

Pankaj Kapur reunites with son Shahid Kapoor for 'Jersey'

Shahid Kapoor will be essaying the role of a cricketer and the actor's father will reportedly play his mentor in the movie.

05 Dec 2019 2:52 PM

Official sources said following the reports of kidnapping, the Indian mission in Nigeria has approached the African nation's authorities for help to ascertain the details and rescue those abducted. (Representational Image)

18 Indians on Hong Kong vessel kidnapped by pirates off Nigerian coast

The Hong Kong-flagged 'VLCC, NAVE CONSTELLATION' was attacked by pirates during the evening hours of Dec 3 while transiting through Nigeria.

05 Dec 2019 2:52 PM

Dhankar claimed that he wrote to the Speaker of the Assembly, informing him about his visit. (Photo: ANI)

'Democracy caged': WB Governor after arriving at Assembly, finds gate locked

The Governor walked in from Gate 2 and found that Gate 3 designated for the Governor was closed.

05 Dec 2019 2:44 PM

The Congress has threatened to go to the Supreme Court to challenge the proposed legislation. (Photo: ANI)

Congress will oppose Citizenship Amendment bill in Parliament, says Rahul

The Citizenship (Amendment) Bill has been slammed by several opposition parties as communal and divisive.

05 Dec 2019 2:36 PM

The bill, which seeks to grant citizenship to non-Muslim immigrants from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Afghanistan if they faced religious persecution there, will be tabled in the Rajya Sabha after being dealt with by the Lower House of Parliament. (Photo: File)

Citizenship Bill to be introduced in Lok Sabha on December 9

Its passage in the Lok Sabha is all but certain due to the massive majority the BJP and its allies have.

05 Dec 2019 2:29 PM

Ahead of the three-match T20I series against India, West Indies skipper Kieron Pollard on Thursday said that the management needs to protect youngsters within the squad from vultures who are out there to bring them down. (Photo: AP)

Need to protect youngsters from 'vultures': Kieron Pollard

India and West Indies are slated to play three T20Is and as many ODIs. The first T20I will be played on December 6 at Hyderabad.

05 Dec 2019 2:05 PM

India's shuttler duo of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty were on Thursday nominated for 'Most Improved Player of the Year' award by the Badminton World Federation (BWF). (Photo: Twitter)

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy, Chirag Shetty nominated for Most Improved Player of the Year

The duo earlier this year won the Thailand Open and also managed to enter the finals of the French Open.

05 Dec 2019 1:38 PM

Reserve Bank governor Shaktikanta Das pointed towards a line in the monetary policy committee resolution, which makes it "explicitly" clear that there is a scope for further rate cuts. (Photo: File)

We can't keep on slashing policy rates every time: Shaktikanta Das

The sharp decline in growth had many analysts assuming the Reserve Bank will deliver a rate cut on Thursday.

05 Dec 2019 1:34 PM

This came a day after Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman elaborated on key measures being adopted by the Centre to bring prices under control. (Photo: ANI)

Does she eat avocado? Chidambaram targets Sitharaman over rising onion prices

'I thought the Finance Minister said yesterday she does not eat onions, she is not bothered... What does she eat?' Chidambaram said.

05 Dec 2019 1:30 PM

The likes of KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant will be aiming to cement their places in the squad as India continue auditions for next year's T20 World Cup when they take on the West Indies in a three-match T20 series, starting here on Friday. (Photo:AFP)

Focus on KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant as India hold auditions for next year's T20 WC

Many players, whose places are unsecured, will try to impress the team management and selectors with their performances against the WI.

05 Dec 2019 1:27 PM

Attacking the current government on the current state of the economy, Chidambaram said, 'Prime Minister (Modi) has been unusually silent on the economy. He has left it to his ministers to indulge in bluff and bluster. The net result, as the Economist put it, is that the government has turned out to be an ‘incompetent manager’ of the economy.' (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

'PM unusually silent, govt incompetent manager of economy': P Chidambaram

The former finance minister was released from Tihar jail after 106 days of confinement.

05 Dec 2019 1:25 PM

Along with a weekly lucky draw giving away ROG Merchandise, 3 lucky winners at the end of the month will also stand a chance to win the ASUS ROG Phone II (Photo: Android Authority)

Get the ASUS Rog Phone II gaming experience for free, here's how

ASUS has begun an initiative allowing a pre-purchase product experience of the monster gaming device ASUS ROG Phone II.

05 Dec 2019 1:09 PM

Smartphone makers OPPO on Thursday announced the extension of its partnership with the International Cricket Council (ICC) for another four years till September 2023. (Photo: Website/ ICC & OPPO)

OPPO announces extension of its partnership with ICC till Sept 2023

OPPO continues to remain the official partner of ICC and all associated ICC events including the ICC U-19 World Cup 2020.

05 Dec 2019 1:02 PM

New designer Virginie Viard teamed up with film director Sofia Coppola this season to imagine a cinematic opus that saw the house’s 1920s Rue Cambon atelier. (Photo: AP)

Chanel new collection celebrates 1920s cinematic opus

Chanel celebrates its artisans in glimmering Paris show.

05 Dec 2019 1:01 PM

I am flattered: Hrithik Roshan reacts on becoming the sexiest man of the decade

The annual list, which is based on votes from fans around the world.

05 Dec 2019 12:59 PM

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