Technology, Mobiles tabs, 29th Nov 2016, News & Stories from India

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Technology Mobiles & Tabs 29 Nov 2016

Technology, Mobiles tabs, 29 Nov 2016

Woods said that physically he was still some way from being fully ready, but was confident that his body would hold out after a near 17-month-long absence from competitive golf. (Photo: AFP)

Tiger Woods confident ahead of Hero World Challenge

Woods tees off in the first group in the Pro-Am on Wednesday morning, playing alongside Hero MotoCorp head honcho Pawan Munjal.

29 Nov 2016 9:47 PM

The enterprising firangs played musical instruments and even did acrobatic stunts with hoops for their street show. (Credit: YouTube)

Broke foreign tourists turn street performers

Looks like these guys took the idiom ‘when there’s a will, there’s a way’ pretty seriously!

29 Nov 2016 8:36 PM

The film, also starring Anushka Sharma, had tentatively been titled 'The Ring'.

SRK, Salman, Anushka Alia banter hilariously over release date of Imtiaz Ali's film

The film is all set to release on August 11, 2017 now.

29 Nov 2016 8:20 PM

Peter Mukerjea with wife Indrani (Photo: Facebook)

Sheena murder case: Witness calls Indrani a 'schemer'

Sheena, daughter of Indrani from her previous relationship, was killed in a car on April 24, 2012.

29 Nov 2016 8:12 PM

The political purpose is to impose exemplary tax on black money and then bring it back into the system.

Govt keen on proper discussion on GST Bills in Parliament

GST has broader ramifications for states and involves state revenues.

29 Nov 2016 8:09 PM

Rides can be requested from mobile phone browsers, even in areas with low or poor network connectivity.

Uber expands 'Dial an Uber' to 29 Indian cities

Users need to navigate to dial.uber.com on their mobile phone browser and enter their phone number to login or sign-up.

29 Nov 2016 7:28 PM

Winning the toss and batting on the opening day is considered as a big advantage in Indian conditions but Kohli and Co overcame that to win the game by eight wickets. (Photo: PTI)

Got extra motivation after losing toss: Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli revealed that his team got the extra motivation for winning the third Test after he lost the toss.

29 Nov 2016 7:25 PM

Facebook users were more at risk of depression when they felt envy triggered by observing others or accepted former partners as Facebook friends. (Representational Image)

Comparisons with online friends may lead to depression

Negative comparison with others when using Facebook was found to predict depression via increased rumination.

29 Nov 2016 7:17 PM

RJD leader and Former Bihar Chief Minister Rabri Devi. (Photo: PTI)

Rabri Devi angry at talk about Nitish Kumar cosying up to BJP

Nitish Kumar had openly supported Modi govt's note ban move, sparking speculations of his proximity with the BJP.

29 Nov 2016 6:56 PM

Bolt, who became the first person to win three consecutive 100 and 200 meters Olympic golds in Rio de Janeiro last summer and is a world record holder in the two disciplines, can also be seen talking about his nerves and fears ahead of a race.

Watch: Bolt opens up like never before in documentary I Am Bolt

The 30-year-old has said he plans to retire from the sport after the August world championships in London.

29 Nov 2016 6:50 PM

Vladimir Putin with Prime Minister of Pakistan Nawaz Sharif. (Photo: AP)

Russia dismisses report of 'secret talks' with Pak on CPEC

The Foreign Ministry also said that the possibility of Russia joining this (CPEC) initiative is not being discussed with Islamabad.

29 Nov 2016 6:42 PM

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. (Photo: PTI)

Mamata dares Modi to declare his bank account details

'Modiji has surpassed Tughlaq and Hitler, he has flouted the constitutional rights of common people,' said Mamata.

29 Nov 2016 6:20 PM

Computerised gait analysis is a simple, noninvasive test that potentially could be used to identify patients at high risk for cognitive decline. (Photo: Pixabay)

Walking style can predict memory, thinking decline

Alterations in several gait parameters were associated with decline in memory, thinking and language skills.

29 Nov 2016 6:14 PM

A high-level committee of FCI has recommended gradual introduction of cash transfer in PDS. (Photo: AP)

78 schemes covered under DBT system so far: Govt

The government has decided to introduce DBT system for fertilizer subsidy payments.

29 Nov 2016 6:08 PM

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. (Photo: PTI)

Not a wave but a tsunami: Fadnavis on civic polls win

'The BJP government is one which thinks of the common man,' Maharashtra CM Fadnavis said.

29 Nov 2016 6:08 PM

Neha Sharma joins the cast of Arjun Kapoor-Anil Kapoor’s Mubarakan

Neha started shooting and even posted fun-filled videos and pictures with Arjun, Bazmee and the rest of the cast.

29 Nov 2016 6:07 PM

Bana Alabed has amassed some 137,000 followers since joining the social media site in September, sharing videos and pictures of life in the conflict zone. (Photo: Twitter))

'I don't want to die,' Syrian girl tweets after bomb destroys home

Fatemah posted a Tweet telling her followers that her home has been bombed in Aleppo as govt forces advance on rebel-held parts of the city.

29 Nov 2016 5:57 PM

A still from 'Kahaani 2: Durga Rani Singh'.

Not a conscious decision to do women-centric films: Vidya Balan

The actress talks to us about her experience on the sequel of 'Kahaani', a film which had won her many awards.

29 Nov 2016 5:26 PM

Pictures shared by Katrina Kaif on Facebook.

Katrina looks sizzling hot in these bikini pictures from Maldives

The 'Baar Baar Dekho' actress has been setting the Internet on fire with her bikini pictures from Maldives.

29 Nov 2016 5:13 PM

LS: Bill to tax deposits after note ban passed without debate

Those who disclose black money to banks will have to pay 50 per cent tax, including surcharge and penalty.

29 Nov 2016 4:58 PM

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