Technology, Mobiles tabs, 18th Feb 2018, News & Stories from India

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Technology Mobiles & Tabs 18 Feb 2018

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Facebook and Facebook's Messenger Kids app icons are displayed on an iPhone in New York, Friday, Feb. 16, 2018. Messenger Kids lets kids under 13 chat with friends and family. It displays no ads and lets parents approve who their children message. (Photo: AP)

Facebook forges ahead with kids app despite expert criticism

Critics say it serves to lure kids into harmful social media use and to hook young people on Facebook.

18 Feb 2018 12:53 PM

A video of the Rewa MP cleaning the toilet in Rewa's Khajuha Village has gone viral on the social media. (Photo: ANI)

MP: BJP's Janardan Mishra cleans clogged school toilet, video goes viral

Earlier BJP leader, who has always shown immense support towards Modi's 'Swachh Bharat' mission, was spotted cleaning the streets of Rewa.

18 Feb 2018 12:46 PM

Addressing the gathering, Modi thanked Amit Shah and his team for completing the work on the BJP headquarters within the desired time frame. (Photo: ANI)

PM inaugurates BJP’s new HQ at Delhi, party committed to ‘Rashtra Bhakti’

Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh, Sushma Swaraj and senior leaders Murli Manohar Joshi and LK Advani were also present among others.

18 Feb 2018 12:32 PM

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

Are female-led companies the answer to sexual misconduct?

Find out what experts have to say.

18 Feb 2018 12:31 PM

Aamir Khan had made guest appearance in 'Bombay Talkies', which had one short film directed by Karan Johar.

Karan sad about misconceptions on Indian cinema, feels Aamir offers ray of hope

He says the industry needs to come together to promote its films as a platter which serves to everyone's palate.

18 Feb 2018 12:27 PM

According to the official, there is very little awareness about hygiene during periods among girls in the age group of 11 to 19 years and women in general in rural areas of Maharashtra. (Photo: Representational | File)

Maha to launch cheap sanitary napkins scheme on March 8

Under the scheme, girls in Zilla Parishad schools will get a sanitary napkin packet at Rs 5 while rural it will be of Rs 24 and Rs 29.

18 Feb 2018 11:36 AM

Myanmar farmers going against the grain with apps

Many farmers are turning to tech to address the knowledge gap in a country where two thirds of the workforce are employed in agriculture.

18 Feb 2018 11:33 AM

The film's producer Karan Johar was trolled when he had shared Akshay Kumar's look to announce Parineeti Chopra's name.

Parineeti opens up on working with Akshay for 1st time, reveals their common factor

The actress shares her views about sharing screen space with the superstar on a film based on a historical event.

18 Feb 2018 11:23 AM

What does a bear do in the Alaska woods? Disperse seeds

Researchers say bears are essentially like farmers.

18 Feb 2018 11:16 AM

British model Cara Delevingne presents a creation from the Burberry collection during their catwalk show on the second day of London Fashion Week Autumn/Winter 2018 in London on February 17, 2018. (Photo: AFP)

Burberry shows its colours for designer Bailey's swansong

The catwalk display ended with a multi-colour lighting spectacular, as Bailey waved goodbye to a standing ovation.

18 Feb 2018 11:06 AM

While Amitabh Bachchan is currently working with Aamir Khan in 'Thugs of Hindostan', he is yet to work with Shahid Kapoor.

Big B tweets quirky 'job application', boasts of advantage he has over Aamir, Shahid

The megastar has a solution to Deepika Padukone and Katrina Kaif overshadowing their leading men in films.

18 Feb 2018 10:59 AM

Hospitalised older adults less often tested for flu

Researchers examined data on 1,422 adults hospitalized with a respiratory illness for the study.

18 Feb 2018 10:57 AM

Victim has accused Khandu, Phurpa Lama Thumpeen Tashi, a teacher of the Tawang Higher Secondary School, and Dorjee Wangchu of gang raping her when she was in an intoxicated state at the Tawang Circuit House in July 2008. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

Get me justice: Arunachal woman accuses CM Khandu, 2 others of rape

CM Khandu has categorically rejected the alleged rape charge, and described it as politically motivated and crafted by his opponents.

18 Feb 2018 10:42 AM

In June 2017, Umesh called her at his residence and developed a physical relationship with her on the pretext of marriage. (Photo: PTI/Representational)

Delhi: Editor-in-chief of Hindi news channel booked for rape

The victim, in her complaint, alleged that she came in contact with Umesh Kumar, the accused, in 2016 when she was working in Zenetix Gym.

18 Feb 2018 10:17 AM

Adopt this Japanese technique for a prolonged youthful skin

Find out how you can obtain it.

18 Feb 2018 10:16 AM

The coffins containing the remains of people killed in a helicopter accident are carried for burial in Santiago Jimitepec, Oaxaca state, Mexico. (Photo: AP)

13 killed after minister’s helicopter on quake mission crashes in Mexico

The earthquake damaged about 50 homes in Santiago Jamiltepec, as well as the town hall and church, but no one was killed.

18 Feb 2018 10:05 AM

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry. (Photo: AP)

Meghan Markle sets a new trend with a cross-body bag

She recently visited Scotland with Prince Harry.

18 Feb 2018 9:58 AM

80% of diabetics are from developing countries and are not overweight: Study

Here is what a new study has found

18 Feb 2018 9:42 AM

Bermuda grass: An ancient cure for ailments

Expert lists the many ways to treat various ailments with this natural remedy.

18 Feb 2018 9:34 AM

The DSP said they also injected acid in his eyes with a syringe. (Photo: Representational | File)

Bihar: Mob assaults man, injects acid in his eyes for eloping with employer’s wife

The assault took place at an eatery in Pipra Chowk late on Friday night in which the man, driver by profession, was left critically injured.

18 Feb 2018 9:28 AM

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