Technology, Mobiles tabs, 3rd Aug 2017, News & Stories from India

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Technology Mobiles & Tabs 03 Aug 2017

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Entertainment Weekly reported on Monday that hackers stole 1.5 terabytes of data and leaked online a script or treatment for an upcoming episode of the network's popular series "Game of Thrones," along with yet-to-be-broadcast episodes of the series "Ballers" and "Room 104."

HBO conducts forensic review to understand scope of hack

The hack comes at a sensitive time for HBO.

03 Aug 2017 9:43 AM

Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane were the stars of the show, as they notched up an unbeaten 211-run partnership. (Photo: AP)

SL vs Ind, 2nd Test, Day 1: India in control at stumps as Pujara, Rahane shine

It was a hard day’s toil for the Sri Lanka bowlers, who only managed to pick up three wickets on the day.

03 Aug 2017 9:39 AM

The Reserve Bank of India became the first central bank in Asia to cut policy rates in 2017.

RBI becomes first Asian central bank to ease policy rates in 2017

The RBI said reduced prices provided 'some space' for monetary policy accommodation.

03 Aug 2017 9:36 AM

Indian American Cardiac Surgeon and Healthcare Economist Dr Mukesh Hariawala (Photo: Facebook)

Dr Mukesh Hariawala gets Indian Healthcare Visionary of the Decade award

Healthcare Economist laid out a 100 billion dollar medical tourism’ opportunity for country during his winning speech.

03 Aug 2017 9:31 AM

A cordon and search operation was launched by Army in Zaipora area of Shopian during the night following intelligence inputs about the presence of militants there. (Photo: ANI)

Army major, jawan killed in gunfight with terrorists in J&K's Shopian

During the search operation, the militants fired upon the party in which three army personnel were injured.

03 Aug 2017 9:22 AM

With inputs from the American Statistical Association, the research work was conducted on Twitter alone owing to its transparency and ease of access to GPS-tagged tweets generated in a given area.

Twitter hailed as 'powerful tool for crime detection'

There are some cities that utilise such methods as a basis for resource allocation.

03 Aug 2017 9:20 AM

Qatari premier Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al-Thani. (Photo: AFP)

Qatar creates new residency status for foreigners amid Gulf crisis

While stopping short of offering Qatari nationality the new measures constitute a first for the Gulf.

03 Aug 2017 9:20 AM

Research examined the longitudinal association between depression and subsequent violence (Photo: Pixabay)

Teen depression increases risk of violence

Findings highlight the need for active and early treatment of depression in adolescents and young people.

03 Aug 2017 9:16 AM

Talking about the security situation along the Indo-Pak border, the BSF boss said terror 'launch pads are always active to infiltrate terrorists from across the border into India'. (Photo: PTI/Representational)

Indo-Pak border to be sealed with smart technology-aided fence: BSF chief

This project will be in place in the Jammu sector (of the IB) by March next year, Border Security Force DG K K Sharma said.

03 Aug 2017 9:07 AM

Chronic consumption of artificial sweeteners increase feelings of hunger due to a complex neuronal network that responds to artificially sweetened food (Photo: Pixabay)

Artificial sweeteners while dieting increases calorie intake

According to researchers there is a clear connection between artificial sweeteners, hunger and food intake.

03 Aug 2017 8:57 AM

an American college student who was released by North Korea in a coma last week after almost a year and a half in captivity (Photo: AP)

US urges Americans to leave North Korea before ban kicks in

The US government last month said it would bar Americans from travelling to North Korea due to the risk of 'long-term detention' there.

03 Aug 2017 8:39 AM

The embryos, tested in the laboratory, were allowed to develop for only a few days. (representational image)

Scientists correct disease-causing mutation from genes in human embryos

US scientists have succeeded in altering the genes of a human embryo to correct a disease-causing mutation.

03 Aug 2017 8:38 AM

Tam's successful use of the CRISPR "gene editing" tool in viable embryos was hailed as a technical feat by outside experts (Photo: Pixabay)

Scientists edit gene to erase disease in human embryos

According to researchers, method can potentially be used to prevent transmission of genetic disease to future generations.

03 Aug 2017 8:34 AM

The bench, which favoured 'overarching' guidelines to protect private information in public domain, said there was a need to 'maintain the core of privacy' as the notion of privacy was fast becoming irrelevant in an all-pervading technological era. (Photo: File)

Privacy protection a losing battle, says SC; verdict likely on Aug 27

The judgement would be delivered on or before August 27 by Chief Justice Khehar, who would demit the office on the same day.

03 Aug 2017 8:33 AM

The charges against him include one count of sexual assault on a child under age of 13 years. (File Photo)

47-yr-old Indian-origin doctor charged with 118 sex offences in London

Manish Shah has been released on bail and is scheduled to appear in court on August 31 at Barkingside Magistrates Court in London.

03 Aug 2017 8:32 AM

Norton had earlier hinted that cyber criminals are looking for a target in bulk, and India suits well to them — a large, “vulnerable” population with “money”.

Digital era: Is India ready for new security threats?

The government needs to be prepared for the pitfalls that will accompany this tremendous push towards a digital economy, experts say.

03 Aug 2017 8:13 AM

US President Donald Trump said 'I campaigned on creating a merit-based immigration system that protects US workers and taxpayers'. (Photo: Trump/Twitter)

Trump's 'merit-based' immigration plan may benefit Indian techies

'The RAISE Act will reduce poverty, increase wages, and save taxpayers billions and billions of dollars', Trump said.

03 Aug 2017 8:08 AM

A prototype of the Hyperloop One pod, seen in a July file picture, which passed another key milestone in the startup's quest for a near-supersonic transport system.

Hyperloop startup says superfast rail a reality

Hyperloop One is developing a system theorized by entrepreneur Elon Musk.

03 Aug 2017 7:59 AM

Union Cabinet scraps no-detention policy, students till class 8 can fail again

However, the students will have to be given a second chance to improve via an examination before they are detained.

03 Aug 2017 7:49 AM

Earlier on Wednesday, suspecting presence of terrorists, the Indian Army and the police launched a cordon and search operation at the Sugan village of Shopian district.(Photo: ANI/Representational)

2 Hizbul militants killed in gunfight with security forces in J&K's Kulgam

In a major breakthrough, LeT chief commander Abu Dujana of Pakistan was killed in an encounter on Tuesday morning.

03 Aug 2017 7:22 AM

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