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Physiotherapists advised that relaxing and staying active should allow people to tackle pain (Photo: AFP)

New study shows that using mobile phones has nothing to do with neck pain

A small study in Brazil showed that people who had pain in their neck used phones as much as those who didn’t.

10 Jan 2018 3:32 PM

These devices in turn supply data that makes it easier to track utilities, lighting, parking, health and the environment. (Photo: Pixabay)

Smartphones can be used to make cities 'smarter': study

Considering the pros and cons of each option, the decision as to which one is better becomes a non-trivial answer.

04 Dec 2017 6:32 PM

One may be able to control diabetes with phone very soon

Further examination of nerve-stimulating techniques will lead to new and improved treatments for physical and mental health ailments.

27 Nov 2017 10:28 AM

The police official said that the girl was upset over her father's refusal to buy a mobile phone for her. (Photo: Representational/File)

Goa: Girl commits suicide after father refuses to buy her mobile phone

The teenager set herself ablaze at home in when her mother was taking bath and her father had gone to drop her elder sister to college.

12 Oct 2017 1:25 PM

Thief leaves his phone at the house he robbed in Bengaluru

The thief and his gang even poisoned the dog.

03 Oct 2017 1:56 PM

The police was informed and the parents admitted that their children would play the Blue Whale game on the mobile phone all day.

Blue Whale: Three kids missing in UP, 40 found with cut marks

Forty children in another school have been found to have cuts in their arms and they have admitted to be in the midst of the deadly game.

10 Sep 2017 2:44 AM

The police is awaiting the post-mortem report. (Photo: Representational image)

Man dies taking call on charging mobile

A native of West Bengal, he was staying with two other roommates in a slum at Shastri Nagar, Bandra west.

25 Aug 2017 2:52 AM

Trai on Wednesday floated a paper on developing a framework that can give people more control over their personal data and prevent chances of misuse. (Representational Image)

Trai seeks view on data ownership, privacy to check misuse

It is important to have a clear policy related to data ownership, privacy and security in the telecom space, said Trai chairman.

09 Aug 2017 9:02 PM

Parliament on Wednesday adopted a statutory resolution on increase in basic customs duty (BCD) to 10 per cent on import of mobile phones, printers and ink cartridges. (Representational Image)

Parliament adopts resolution on hike in basic customs duty

Parliament adopted a statutory resolution on hike in basic customs duty on import of phones, printers and cartridges.

09 Aug 2017 8:45 PM

The victim claimed that the students later called a student council meeting and imposed a fined on the victim of Rs. 18,600. (Photo: ANI)

J'khand: Tribal girl stripped, filmed by hostel mates for 'stealing' mobile phone

A video of the incident and nude images of the girl were also circulated on social media.

09 Aug 2017 9:51 AM

Blue light that digital devices emit, interferes with the hormone made naturally by our bodies which help control our sleep-cycles (Photo: Pixabay)

Digital devices disrupt sleep patterns

Electronic devices reduce sleep-hormone levels by boosting alertness.

01 Aug 2017 4:07 PM

DoT to frame stricter rules for IMEI and for tracking lost phones

The DoT has barred telecom operators from providing service to any mobile phone with fake IMEI number.

26 Jun 2017 6:06 PM

In one such instance, a 19-year-old student from Gokulpuri was allegedly robbed of his bike by two men, who on the pretext of taking a test drive, made away with the bike. (Representational Image)

Student puts bike for sale on OLX, conned

The miscreants robbed the student of his bike on the pretext of taking a test drive.

26 Jun 2017 2:22 AM

The police said that the phone was reported missing early this week, following which the hostel quarter was thoroughly searched.

Ahmednagar MLA’s phone stolen from Manora hostel

MLA Shivaji Kardile then registered lodged a complaint.

21 Jun 2017 2:48 AM

Mobile phones, Aadhaar to double up as boarding passes

Under proposed 'digi yatra' initiative, govt is looking to make boarding pass digital.

29 Apr 2017 3:19 PM

Partner Communications, Israel's second-biggest cellular operator, also offers landline and internet and a more limited TV service. It plans to launch an upgraded TV package in June.

Israel's Cellcom launches cheap TV, phone, internet packages

The package priced at 249 shekels ($69) a month will save families 1,800 shekels a year, Cellcom said

26 Apr 2017 9:15 PM

“The police should find out the killers as soon as possible before the case becomes old.” (Representational image)

Kin of deceased students allege slow probe in case

The police said that it cannot comment more than that the investigation is on and they will be able to crack the case.

07 Apr 2017 3:43 AM

MLA foils ‘thak-thak’ gang bid to steal phone

The snatcher first collided with the SUV in which the MLA was travelling and asked those inside to open the window.

28 Mar 2017 2:32 AM

The victim told the police some upper caste people thrashed her and alleged she stole a mobile worth Rs 3,000. (Representational image)

Mob cuts off tribal girl’s hair

Odisha girl accused of stealing mobile phone, thrashed.

10 Mar 2017 2:37 AM

Busy on phone, youth falls off 7-floor-building; dies

The deceased was neither in an inebriated condition, nor was he taking pictures when he fell off, an officer said.

07 Mar 2017 3:38 PM

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