Technology, Mobiles tabs, 15th Nov 2017, News & Stories from India

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I am drawn to folk imagery and motifs; one can find many such imagery in my hand embroideries, says designer Chinar Farooqui

Tête-à-tête on designs with Chinar Farooqui

Injiri represents the best in Indian textiles, says the designer as she talks about her brand, vision and future plans.

15 Nov 2017 6:54 PM

The founder of the organisation Lokendra Singh Kalvi said that not only the Rajput community or Hindu organisations but even Muslim leaders had came against the film, against which there was resentment across the country. (Photo: File)

Padmavati row: Rajput Karni Sena to hold nationwide bandh on Dec 1

Lokendra Singh Kalvi said that now the Sena is not demanding any pre-screening but a total ban because the filmmaker had 'betrayed'.

15 Nov 2017 6:51 PM

India advanced the rollout of cleaner Euro-VI compliant fuels in Delhi by two years on Wednesday to reduce high pollution levels in the capital city. (Photo: AFP)

India prepones launch of Euro-VI fuels in Delhi to tackle smog

The oil ministry said all vehicles plying in the capital will have to move to the new fuel from April 2018 to reduce emissions.

15 Nov 2017 6:49 PM

Clips began to surface last week showing young children of Ctrip employees being roughly handled, and punished by being force-fed what parents claimed was spicy mustard at the company's Shanghai headquarters. (Photo: File/Representational)

China’s leading travel agency suspends officials over charges of sexual abuse

About 100 children, all aged below three, attended the daycare centre in the past three months, Ctrip said.

15 Nov 2017 6:43 PM

'The medical test established that the girls were raped by the director,' said Dilip Puri, SHO Khandwa.

MP: Police arrests director of differently abled centre for rape of 2 girls

The man called the victims to his room multiple times to watch TV and raped them.

15 Nov 2017 6:41 PM

The state government's counsel pleaded for more time since the secretary of Vidhan Sabha was out of country. (Photo: File)

NGT raps U'khand govt for constructing legislative building without environmental clearance

The NGT Chairperson stopped short of imposing compensation on the state and asked how the project could start without getting clearance.

15 Nov 2017 6:40 PM

Kejriwal's comments come a day after Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia wrote to Baijal seeking action against officials of education department who he alleged were sending files on teachers training to the L-G office without consulting him. (Photo: PTI/File)

Is L-G not 'disrupting' AAP govt: CM accuses Anil Baijal of encouraging officials to hide files

In recent past, the deputy chief minister had also claimed that officers are not showing files to him on the directions of the L-G.

15 Nov 2017 6:34 PM

'It was a temple in Ayodhya and will remain as one...the only work remaining to be done is to give it a grandeur,' said the VHP spokesperson. (Photo: File | Representational)

VHP says evidence is on Hindu side, rules out need for dialogue over Ayodhya dispute

VHP Spokesperson Sharad Sharma said that Ram Janmabhoomi belongs to Hindus and the Muslims should themselves take back the writ petition.

15 Nov 2017 6:29 PM

The UIDAI has approved three ways of linking Aadhaar with mobile phone numbers using OTP, IVRS or mobile app. (Photo: AFP)

UIDAI approves 3 new ways to link Aadhaar with SIM - app, OTP, IVRS

The plans were considered and approved from the point of view of security, compliance with the Aadhaar Act.

15 Nov 2017 6:27 PM

Yang Xiaodu, the deputy secretary of the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection, who was promoted to the ruling Communist Party's 25-strong Politburo in October, said failure would risk the ‘red country changing colour.’ (Photo: PTI)

China heading towards Soviet-like collapse, says top graft official

China has plans for a national supervision law and a new commission in 2018 to oversee the expansion of Xi's graft fight.

15 Nov 2017 6:23 PM

Apple’s HomePod speaker isn’t available on Apple shelves yet.

Apple to bring iPhone X's top features to its smart speakers

Apple might bring FaceID to the smart speaker, allowing features that would require authentication and multiple user profiles.

15 Nov 2017 6:20 PM

An editorial in the ruling party newspaper Rodong Sinmun focused its anger on Trump's visit to South Korea last week, during which he denounced the North's ‘cruel dictatorship’ in a speech to legislators in Seoul. (Photo: AP/File)

North Korea slams Trump for insulting Kim Jong Un

Since becoming president, Trump has engaged in an escalating war of words with Kim Jong-Un

15 Nov 2017 6:06 PM

Noting that the two are very senior leaders, Rao said if the party has to take action against them, it has to be discussed at a wider level and the decision cannot be knee-jerk, which the BJP would not indulge in. (Photo: PTI/File)

Shatrughan, Yashwant Sinha have crossed party limits, should quit: BJP leader

Telangana BJP spokesperson Krishna Saagar Rao said both the leaders have long ago crossed BJP's disciplinary line - 'lakshman rekha'.

15 Nov 2017 6:05 PM

The treasure also contained 21 gold dinars originating from 12th-century Spain and Morocco, and a gold bejeweled ring. (Photo: Pixabay)

Archaeologists find buried medieval treasure in French abbey

The team was conducting routine excavations at the Cluny abbey, which was one of medieval Western Europe's largest.

15 Nov 2017 5:56 PM

The thread also included a woman who felt being drawn towards a bright light (Photo: Pixabay)

People who narrowly escaped death describe last moments on Quora

One man described it as one of the most peaceful moments in his life and wrote that his life did flash before his eyes.

15 Nov 2017 5:54 PM

The dancers are known to blare old-school music from portable speakers, often taking over entire blocks in vibrant matching outfits. (Photo: Pixabay)

China tells ‘aunties’ to dance away from cemeteries

For many of China’s 222 million elderly aged 60 and over, dancing in public has become key to staying fit.

15 Nov 2017 5:47 PM

Replying to a volley of questions from the opposition party members during the question hour, he said the government has not received any report on Rohingyas entering the state from Myanmar or Bangladesh. (Photo: AFP/Representational)

No Rohingyas, but around 400 Arakan refugees have entered Mizoram: minister

Of these 400 people, three are Arakan Army militants who received injuries during clashes with the Myanmarese Army.

15 Nov 2017 5:45 PM

Amazon has doubled its authorised capital to Rs 31,000 crore. (Photo: AFP)

Amazon doubles capital to Rs 31,000 cr in e-commerce battle against Flipkart

The infusion of funds comes despite Amazon posting a USD 936-million loss from its international business arm.

15 Nov 2017 5:38 PM

The results of a study also indicate that those who breathe in pollutants over time have a higher concentration of free radicals in the blood (Photo: AFP)

Air pollution puts men and women at higher risk of infertility

Air pollutants cause defects during gametogenesis leading to a drop in reproductive capacities in exposed populations.

15 Nov 2017 5:30 PM

The lion's share of the amount - Rs 1,003 crore (till November 10) - comes from an Environment Compensation Charge (ECC) imposed by the Supreme Court in 2015 on trucks entering Delhi while the rest is made up of cess on every litre of diesel sold, in effect since 2008. (Photo: PTI/Representational)

AAP govt sitting on unused Rs 1,500 crore green fund as Delhi battles toxic smog

The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has amassed Rs 62 crore as one per cent cess from dealers selling diesel cars.

15 Nov 2017 5:11 PM

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