Technology, Mobiles tabs, 19th Nov 2018, News & Stories from India

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Technology Mobiles & Tabs 19 Nov 2018

Technology, Mobiles tabs, 19 Nov 2018

Three students, Kokilavani, Gayathri and Hemalatha died in the blaze amid commotion while 44 other students and two college lecturers managed to escape. (Representational Image)

AIADMK workers serving life term in bus burning case set free

A Nedunchezhian, G Ravindran and C Muniappan were released from Central Prison around noon.

19 Nov 2018 9:21 PM

HarperCollins India, ISF to co-promote Suprita Das’ book on Women's cricket, Free Hit

Aimed at sports fans globally, ISF plans a novel outreach with fans of women’s cricket lovers in India and the UK.

19 Nov 2018 9:13 PM

The women said they would not like to create any bad situation in the state because of their desire to go to Sabarimala. (Representational Image | PTI)

3 young women to visit Sabarimala only if 'friendly atmosphere' prevails

The women vowed that they would remove their 'sacred mala' (garland) only after offering prayers at the shrine.

19 Nov 2018 9:03 PM

After a successful few months in Mumbai, the crafted tonic water is set to delight the new generation of spirit aficionados of Bengaluru.

Now Bangalore to get India’s first crafted tonic water

Svami forays into the Silicon Valley with special flavour packs.

19 Nov 2018 8:52 PM

RBI Governor Urjit Patel and his deputies came face to face with government nominee directors and independent members to arrive at a middle ground on some of the contentious issues. (Photo: File | PTI)

Urjit Patel vs Modi govt: RBI board concludes marathon meet in Mumbai

There are indications that RBI may be willing to ease lending norms for MSMEs but liquidity to NBFCs remains a sticking point.

19 Nov 2018 8:49 PM

It noted that Olympic winner and ace shuttler PV Sindhu forayed into the top 15 influencers of India, suggesting the increasing popularity of sports personalities, other than cricketers. (Facebook Screengrab)

Amitabh Bachchan, Deepika Padukone most influential Indians

Other celebrities in top 10 included Mahendra Singh Dhoni, Sachin Tendulkar, Shahrukh Khan, Akshay Kumar, Priyanka Chopra among others.

19 Nov 2018 8:42 PM

The earpods are splash proof and weigh about 4g each.

Zebronics launches 'Zeb-Peace' earphones

The true wireless earphone comes in black colour option and is available for Rs 3,999.

19 Nov 2018 8:41 PM

M K Sinha alleged that CBI director briefed Ajit Doval on October 17 about registration of a case against Rakesh Asthana. (Photo: File | AP)

Ajit Doval, minister 'influenced' probe against Asthana: CBI officer to SC

CBI officer M K Sinha's Advocate informed SC that his client has 'got some shocking revelations' and sought urgent hearing.

19 Nov 2018 8:31 PM

One in five primary schools and one in eight secondary schools globally do not have any toilets.

World Toilet Day highlights global sanitation crisis

The toilet crisis is most severe in parts of Africa and Asia facing extreme poverty and seeing a population boom.

19 Nov 2018 8:18 PM

CM Mamata Banerjee reiterated that all parties will come together to fight unitedly against the BJP. (Photo: PTI)

Naidu meets Mamata, announces postponement of Oppn conclave

The Andhra Pradesh CM told reporters that the fresh date for the meeting of non-BJP parties will be announced very soon.

19 Nov 2018 7:58 PM

The tablet sports a 2.0MP rear camera along with a LED flash, and a 0.3MP front camera.

iBall's entry level 'Slide Skye 03' tablet launched

The tablet features a 7-inch display with full capacitive multi-touch HD display.

19 Nov 2018 7:56 PM

Nine per cent of participants reported being bullied at work and 13 per cent reported experiencing violence or threats (Photo: AFP)

People facing bullying and violence at work may be at higher risk of heart disease

Information on the number of cases of heart and brain blood vessel disease and deaths was obtained from nationwide registries.

19 Nov 2018 7:34 PM

The complainant had also written a strongly-worded e-mail to the IIT director and the head of aerospace engineering department, Prof AK Ghosh, drawing their attention towards alleged harassment. (Photo: iitk.ac.in)

4 IIT professors charged with harassing Dalit faculty member

The complainant alleged that accused professors spread rumours that he benefited from reservation and is not competent enough.

19 Nov 2018 7:25 PM

One study analysed found a three-point drop in IQ for five-year-old children whose mothers had taken paracetamol for pain relief without fever. (Photo: Pixabay)

Pregnant women who take paracetamol could lower child's IQ, raise risk of autism

Findings conclude that balance of hormones in the uterus are altered by taking paracetamol, also known as acetaminophen (APAP).

19 Nov 2018 7:09 PM

BJP chief Amit Shah said the Narendra Modi government launched 129 developmental schemes in four years. (Photo: Twitter | @BJP4India)

Rahul has ‘Modi-phobia’, uttered name 44 times in speech: Amit Shah

Amit Shah asked Cong to give account of what four generations of Nehru-Gandhi family did when they ruled.

19 Nov 2018 7:02 PM

Aamir Khan in a still from ‘Thugs of Hindostan.’

Aamir's TOH records lower second weekend than Shah Rukh’s Fan, Salman’s Tubelight

Thugs of Hindostan collected Rs 5.25 crore in its second weekend, taking the total collection to Rs 140.35 crore.

19 Nov 2018 6:41 PM

There is some evidence that arduous physical activity can suppress normal female reproductive hormone activity, impair bone strength and elevate stress hormone levels. (Photo: Pixabay)

Women more resilient to physical activity than thought

Women who did extreme physical training and completed transantarctic expedition did not show any more negative health effects than men.

19 Nov 2018 6:27 PM

Pilot Pradeep Krishnan’s friend also shared an emotional message and referred to the touching incident as a 'dream come true' for this friend. (Facebook Screengrab | @nagarjun.dwarakanath)

Video: In first flight, IndiGo pilot flies family to Singapore, seeks blessings

Pradeep who first started flying in 2007 has been co-pilot and flight bound Singapore from Chennai was his first flight as pilot.

19 Nov 2018 6:10 PM

Delhi-based DEF is a not-for-profit social enterprise that empowers people at the edge of information, including marginalised and underserved communities. (Photo: Pixabay)

Fake news: WhatsApp, DEF host training for community leaders in Jaipur

Over 120 participants were trained on how to spot false news and differentiate between rumours and opinions.

19 Nov 2018 6:05 PM

Close to 20 firms in the UK have gone ahead and banned workplace romance (Photo: AFP)

Firms have grown more sceptical about workplace romance after #MeToo movement

The study found that 78 per cent companies reviewed and updated policies regarding workplace relationships in the wake of movements.

19 Nov 2018 5:49 PM

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