Opinion, Reporters diary, 30th Oct 2017, News & Stories from India

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Opinion Reporter\'s Diary 30 Oct 2017

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This is the first SSD built on Optane technology for desktop PC and workstation users.

Intel launches Optane SSD 900P series

The Intel Optane SSD 900P Series SSDs will be available in 280GB starting from $389, while the 480GB units will be available from $599.

30 Oct 2017 3:44 PM

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

Here're few tips while exploring Costa Rica

Lack of familiarity with the local language and customs can cause unpredictable situations and problems.

30 Oct 2017 3:39 PM

Offer requires a customer to make a downpayment of Rs 2,849 for the 4G smartphone followed by 36 monthly recharges of Rs 169. (Photo: PTI)

Airtel, Celkon partner for 4G phone at Rs 1,349 effective price

The cash refund of Rs 500 can be availed after 18 months and an additional Rs 1,000 after 36 months.

30 Oct 2017 3:24 PM

Funds from Europe contributed about 14 per cent, while domestic and regional sources saw a decline in share of capital invested in India.

Realty investment in 6 top cities doubles to USD 2.87 billion

Mumbai recorded real estate investments of USD 1,749 million, placing it on 81st position in global survey.

30 Oct 2017 3:06 PM

It has a 3.2MP rear and a 2MP front facing camera. It comes bundled with a monthly pack of Rs 169 from Airtel, which offers data and calling benefits.

Airtel partners with Celkon to offer 4G smartphone

The ‘Celkon Smart 4G comes with a 4-inch touchscreen, dual SIM slots and FM radio.

30 Oct 2017 3:03 PM

A shocking video of a bunch of women worshipping a dustbin allegedly outside a temple in Bihar is making rounds on social media. (Photo: Video screen grab)

Bizarre video of women worshipping a dustbin outside Bihar temple goes viral!

In India practically everything is worshipped, from the sun, the sky, the land, plants, animals, trees, and now a dustbin!

30 Oct 2017 3:00 PM

HDFC Ltd on Monday reported a jump of 17.3 per cent in its consolidated net profit at Rs 2,869.41 crore for the second quarter ended September. (Photo: Youtube Screengrab)

HDFC records 17.3 per cent leap in Q2 net profit

The company had registered consolidated net profit of Rs 2,446.21 crore in July-September of 2016-17.

30 Oct 2017 2:57 PM

Researchers discovered that four of the nine apps they investigated allow potential criminals to figure out who’s hiding behind a nickname based on data provided by users themselves. For example, Tinder, Happn, and Bumble let anyone see a user’s specified place of work or study.

Love in the time of Cybersecurity: Are online dating apps safe?

The most popular mobile online dating apps (Tinder, Bumble, OkCupid, Mamba, Happn, Paktor), are identified as the main threats for users.

30 Oct 2017 2:52 PM

SpiceJet is reportedly looking to acquire 100 amphibious aircrafts to run on the ‘No Runway’ model. (File Photo)

SpiceJet to order 100 amphibious aircrafts as part of 'No Runway' plan

This development comes a day after Union Minister Nitin Gadkari pitched for the use of amphibious aircrafts on Sunday.

30 Oct 2017 2:49 PM

The company has revealed all the details on its website that shows the cost of repair for different iPhones.

Repairing the iPhone X's screen will burn a hole in your pocket

Apple has lately unveiled how much it will cost you to repair the phone if the screen is damaged.

30 Oct 2017 2:44 PM

The incident took place on October 25, when the Class 11 girl was returning home from school and the accused on motorcycle allegedly waylaid her. (Photo: ANI)

Punjab: 16-yr-old girl gangraped by 3 men, dies

The victim was taken to the nearby field and brutally raped by the three youth, one out of which, was a minor.

30 Oct 2017 2:31 PM

If you turn up the volume to the max, it can get really seriously loud enough to be the life of your mini house party.

Portronics Sound Cake review: Tuna tin can-sized speaker packs a bassy oomph!

The Sound Cake is perfect as a personal Bluetooth speaker, and also won’t shy away from satisfying a mini house party.

30 Oct 2017 2:29 PM

The study correlated to a theory known as positive sexual imprinting, according to which birds and mammals choose their mates based on attributes exhibited by their parents.

Attraction to partners based on how parents look, says new study

Study concludes participants are twice as likely to go for someone whose eye colour is that of the parent whose sex they are attracted to.

30 Oct 2017 2:25 PM

In 2013, then US President Barack Obama and Rouhani spoke by telephone, the highest-level contact between the two countries in decades, prompting an outcry from Iranian hardliners. (Photo: AFP)

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani turns down meeting with Trump

‘An intention was expressed by the American side that was not approved by President Rouhani,’ an official said.

30 Oct 2017 2:15 PM

The Weibo post also suggests that the company could announce the new SoC at Snapdragon Technology Summit held in Maui, Hawai from December 4 to December 8.

Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 could be announced in December

The new processor will be the successor to Snapdragon 835 chipset which was announced in November last year.

30 Oct 2017 2:10 PM

Although Al-Azhar advocates tolerance and moderate Islam in conferences, it also routinely asks for programmes and shows in which secular Egyptians criticise current Islamic practices or heritage to be banned. (Photo: Youtube)

Egypt: ‘Anti Islam’ broadcast show banned by court after appeal from Sunni Islam

‘With Islam’ is presented by controversial intellectual reformer Islam Behairy.

30 Oct 2017 2:05 PM

The iPhone X has already been generating a considerable amount of interest since it was unveiled alongside the iPhone 8.

Someone is asking $22,905 for the top-spec iPhone X

eBay seller lists $1000 iPhone X for $22,905, promises first day ‘personal’ delivery.

30 Oct 2017 2:02 PM

The singer, apparently a favourite of Trump’s grandchildren, will attend a dinner hosted by Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. (Photo: Video Screengrab)

‘Pineapple pen’ star to serenade Donald Trump on Japan visit

Trump is also set to play a round of golf with Japanese pro Hideki Matsuyama during his visit.

30 Oct 2017 1:58 PM

“I came all the way from Jamaica to actually defend myself and my character as well. At the end of the day I‘m very, very happy,” Gayle told reporters outside the court. (Photo: AP)

West Indies batsman Chris Gayle wins defamation case in Australia

Australian media company, Fairfax media had accused the cricketer over an alleged incident during the 2015 World Cup.

30 Oct 2017 1:56 PM

India-focused offshore funds and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have pumped in nearly USD 6 billion in the first nine months of the year. (Photo: PTI/ Representational)

Offshore India funds, ETFs inject USD 6 billion in Jan-Sep

These funds had pulled out USD 1.73 billion in January-September of 2016, said a report.