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The entrance to the Washington State Patrol Fire Training Academy, designated as a 2019 novel coronavirus quarantine site for travellers from Hubei Province of China. AFP photo

Virus sparks Xenophobia: Petition to ban Chinese gets 5 lakh...

A health lecturer at the University of Sydney, said the responses from governments may have compounded prejudice

7 Feb 2020 11:13 AM IST

Future First Insurance Broking has teamed up with Arohan Financial Services, part of the Aavishkaar Group, eastern Indias largest NBFC MFI, to offer simple, customized and affordable insurance products in areas of major livelihood threats including health, accident, natural calamities, theft etc.

Deposit insurance hike: RBI says not to hit banks balance-sheets

The budget allowed the Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation to raise deposit insurance coverage to Rs 5...

7 Feb 2020 11:11 AM IST

As the downward spiral of the rupee continues, its effect will be felt in the government not being able to hold the fiscal deficit, inflation in oil and other imports, the fall of investments made in the stock market and the increased cost to companies in repaying foreign loans.

Rupee slips 9 paise against US dollar in early trade

The rupee opened weak at 71.26 at the interbank forex market and then fell further to 71.27.

7 Feb 2020 10:20 AM IST

The benchmark Sensex pared some gains and were trading higher by 0.69 per cent or 233.02 points at 34,080.25 at 0955 hrs. (Photo: File)

Sensex, Nifty drop in early deals in line with Asian market

The 30-share BSE Sensex was trading lower by 56.87 points or 0.14 per cent at 41,249.16

7 Feb 2020 10:16 AM IST

Democratic presidential candidates Pete Buttigieg (left) and Bernie Sanders. (File photo: AP)

Finally, results of Iowa Dem farce: Buttigieg, Sanders in a virtual...

Democratic party bosses call for a reexamination of the glitch-ridden vote

7 Feb 2020 9:48 AM IST

The HT-S20R delivers an audio experience like none other by giving movies the soundtrack they deserve with 5.1 channels of real surround sound.

Sony announces Dolby Audio Home Theatre at Rs 14,990

Experience cinematic 5.1 channel Real Surround sound supported by Dolby Audio.

7 Feb 2020 9:21 AM IST

Coined by the founders of Yokeasia Malls, Digital Mall of Asia is set to go live in India in the year 2020.

Final Countdown has already begun with Digital Mall of Asia to make an...

DMA will also ensure that customers will not have to deal with phony goods anymore.

7 Feb 2020 8:56 AM IST

Foxconn, which assembles Apples iPhone, is one of Chinas biggest private employers with more than 30 factories and research facilities, including one in Wuhan. (Photo: AFP)

Staff making iPhones in central China plant to be quarantined

China's industrial base has been buffeted by the outbreak of the virus.

7 Feb 2020 8:30 AM IST

Netflix reportedly lavished USD15 billion on programming for 2019 alone, and earned buzz with series including The Crown, Stranger Things, and Orange is the New Black.

Netflix rolls out new data-saving AV1 option on Android app

The new royalty-free video coding format is claimed to be 20 per cent more efficient in video compression.

7 Feb 2020 8:25 AM IST

Currently, the feature in Google Maps appears to be in beta and shows only a few sections from the menu such as appetizers and entrees. (Photo: ANI)

Google Maps gets new features, refreshed look as it turns 15

An updated Google Maps app will offer five easy-to-access tabs including Explore, Commute, Saved, Contribute, and...

7 Feb 2020 8:22 AM IST

There will also be new experimental features from Steam Labs, a refreshed Steam mobile app, and sale events for this year. (Photo: ANI)

Valve teases SteamVR 2.0 for 2020

The company teased SteamVR 2.0 which will offer several customer experience improvements.

7 Feb 2020 8:17 AM IST

It is currently available on iOS but Twitter is promising to roll it out to Android soon. (Photo: ANI)

People who use Twitter won't be called 'users' anymore

The new move is part of Twitter's initiative at making it a safer, happier place.

7 Feb 2020 8:12 AM IST