Technology, Mobiles tabs, 21st Aug 2017, News & Stories from India

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Technology Mobiles & Tabs 21 Aug 2017

Technology, Mobiles tabs, 21 Aug 2017

Infosys is India's second largest information technology company. (Photo: PTI)

Balakrishnan calls for Infosys board rejig before CEO search

V Balakrishnan asserted that Chairman R Seshasayee and Co-chair Ravi Venkatesan must step down as part of a board rejig.

21 Aug 2017 9:06 PM

The Essar Group has decided to pare as much as 67 percent of its consolidated debt from the proceeds of the USD 12.9-billion deal with Rosneft.

Essar to trim 67 per cent of Rs 1.05 trillion debt with Rosneft deal

Essar Group director Prashant Ruia described debt reduction of Rs 70,400 crore as largest in history of corporate India.

21 Aug 2017 8:51 PM

It was a nervy start for Srikanth in his campaign opener as he missed few points but his smart play at net and some precise smashes helped the Indian to enter the break at 11-6.(Photo: AFP)

Kidambi Srikanth advances to second round of Badminton World Championship

Kidambi Srikanth defeated Russia's Sergey Sirant 21-13 21-12 in less than 30 minutes.

21 Aug 2017 8:48 PM

BSE will 'compulsorily' delist 200 firms this week and bar their promoters from the markets for 10 years. Photo: PTI

BSE to delist 200 companies, bar their promoters for 10 years

The move also comes at a time when authorities are clamping down on shell companies.

21 Aug 2017 8:41 PM

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley will meet chief ministers on Thursday to finalise the 3-year action agenda. Photo: PTI

Jaitley to meet CMs to finalise Niti Aayog's 3-year action plan

The agenda calls for steps to check tax evasion, expand tax base and simplify taxation system through reforms.

21 Aug 2017 8:29 PM

EverythingApplePro recently posted a video that shows how a small box costing $500 online can hack the password protected iPhone 7 or iPhone 7 Plus with minimum efforts making use of a loophole in iOS 10 and iOS 11 beta.

This device can hack iPhone 7 passwords with great ease

After Apple refused to hack the device, the FBI eventually managed to unlock the device with the help of an undisclosed group of hackers.

21 Aug 2017 8:26 PM

The Note 8 has to sit over the S8 in Samsung’s lineup and therefore will have higher price tags than the Galaxy S8.

Samsung's Note 8 could flaunt a premium price tag

The Galaxy Note 8 could start at from $940 (Rs 60,000) and could go updawards, ensuring a premium positioning of the phablet.

21 Aug 2017 8:18 PM

Ruias will never be able to re-enter the oil refining and retailing sector in the country, said Rosneft - the new owners of Essar Oil.

Essar Oil-Rosneft deal bars Ruias from re-entering oil refining in India

However, the Ruias will continue to run their refinery in Britain wherein they has 9 million tonne facility at Stanlow.

21 Aug 2017 8:02 PM

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

Dengue draws first blood in Delhi this year as 12-yr-old boy dies

At least 657 people have been affected by dengue this season in Delhi, according to a municipal report.

21 Aug 2017 7:55 PM

The ROG Masters provides platforms to let those interact who breathe high scores and CPU-overclocking numbers.

A world within its own: ASUS ROG Masters gaming event

The semi finals of the ASUS ROG Masters were held in Bengaluru amidst an unseen fanfare for the participating teams.

21 Aug 2017 7:52 PM

The mind boggling cakes came into existence a few years back (Photo: Instagram)

Bizarre vagina baby cakes are back as a trend among pregnant women

The bizarre cakes actually look like a baby coming out of the vagina and have left everyone baffled.

21 Aug 2017 7:50 PM

Rs 42,000 crore has already come in as taxes so far in the first monthly filing under the new Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime. Photo: PTI

First GST return filing earns govt Rs 42K crore so far

Under the GST regime, which was implemented from July 1, businesses are expected to file the monthly tax return.

21 Aug 2017 7:38 PM

The most common bookings involved a good deal of talking as well as sex (Photo: Pixabay)

Reddit users reveal how life as a male sex worker really is

One describing himself as a full time sex worker and porn performer said that discriminating on basis of looks won't get a man too far.

21 Aug 2017 7:24 PM

Essar Oil CEO Lalit K Gupta has resigned following the USD 12.9 billion takeover of the company by Russia's Rosneft. (Representational Image)

Essar Oil CEO resigns as Rosneft takes over after USD 12.9 billion deal

Rosneft and its partners restructured the board of the company, packing it with their representatives.

21 Aug 2017 7:19 PM

The device comes equipped with a 13MP rear camera with LED flash, while there is a 3.2MP front facing shooter.

Videocon launches Metal Pro 2 in India for Rs 6,999

The smartphone comes with 100-day replacement policy and will be available in Grey and Gold colour variants.

21 Aug 2017 7:13 PM

Recent attempts by state discoms to renegotiate or cancel signed PPAs with wind and solar power developers are likely to have an adverse impact on the renewable energy sector. (Representational Image)

PPA renegotiation by state discoms to have adverse effect on RE sector

ICRA said this decision may affect investment interest from the private sector in the renewable energy sector.

21 Aug 2017 6:59 PM

The appeal was well received on social media (Photo: AFP)

Bengaluru MP tweets reminding people to get eco-friendly Ganesha idols

He shared an article highlighting how use of artificial materials won't please Lord Ganesha who represents several elements of nature.

21 Aug 2017 6:58 PM

Rajiv Bajaj of Baja Auto is one of the youngest CEOs in country. (Photo: PTI)

Rajiv Bajaj, Avni Biyani among 200 young CEOs to meet Modi

Prime Minister had met 212 young entrepreneurs last week as part of 'Champions Of Change' programme.

21 Aug 2017 6:48 PM

SC to pronounce verdict on constitutional validity of triple talaq tomorrow

The five-judge Supreme Court bench will adjudicate whether the court can tinker with the Muslim personal law.

21 Aug 2017 6:44 PM

India has most number of TB deaths among children: study

World Health Organization has been encouraging countries to report the number of TB cases they find in children by age group.

21 Aug 2017 6:35 PM

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