Technology, Mobiles tabs, 8th Dec 2017, News & Stories from India

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Technology Mobiles & Tabs 08 Dec 2017

Technology, Mobiles tabs, 08 Dec 2017

Earlier in July, Pande was also participating in the Para Swimming Championships in Germany but was left penniless after the sanctioned government money wasn’t transferred. (Photo: Screengrab/Youtube)

Kanchanmala Pande becomes first Indian to bag gold at world para swimming

Pande who hails from Amravati district in Maharashtra bagged the top spot in the 200 metres medley event in S-11 category.

08 Dec 2017 9:14 PM

After surveying parents about their kids' technology and sleep habits, the researchers found that using technology before going to bed was associated with less sleep, poorer sleep quality, more fatigue in the morning. (Photo: Pixabay)

Bedtime smartphone use may cause weight gain in kids: study

Findings suggest a vicious cycle of technology use - poor sleep and rising body mass indexes (BMIs).

08 Dec 2017 8:33 PM

About 65 percent of women with hormone-positive disease and a positive blood test did not have a new breast cancer within two years (Photo: AFP)

Blood test may help identify women who at risk of recurring breast cancer

Women in the study had a CellSearch test five years on average after their cancer was found and treated.

08 Dec 2017 7:51 PM

Firefighters battle several intense wind-driven wildfires early on Friday that have swept across densely populated Southern California, destroying at least 500 structures. (Photo: AP)

California wildfire: Firefighters struggle as they stop 6 large fires from spreading

More than 5,700 firefighters from across California worked to stop the spread of six large wildfires that erupted since Monday.

08 Dec 2017 7:37 PM

Since 2013, Sony has managed to sell 70 million units of PS4 across the world.

Sony PS4 VR sales cross the 2 million mark

Sony has also sold 2 million PS VR headsets along with 12.2 million PS VR titles.

08 Dec 2017 7:33 PM

While hot magma has produced an eerie orange glow just above the crater, and thousands of villagers have fled homes on the mountain's slopes, Agung's ejections of material have been small this time. (Photo: File)

Bali Volcano: Ash billows in fresh volley of activity

The 9,800 ft Mount Agung volcano, capable of very violent eruptions, has shown increase in activity.

08 Dec 2017 7:28 PM

Oliver Dragic is the latest of several men in northern Ohio who prosecutors have charged with concealing their involvement in the Bosnian war to enter the United States. (Photo: File/ Representational)

Ohio man faces deportation for covering up involvement in Bosnian massacre

US in 2016 accused Oliver Dragic for failing to disclose his survival in a special unit in Bosnia, fraudulently gaining entry as a refugee.

08 Dec 2017 7:26 PM

The European Commission said on Friday that enough progress had been made in Brexit negotiations. (Photo: AP)

Key points of Brexit deal: Citizen’s rights, border, financial settlement

Brexit negotiations are ready to move into the second phase of talks on future relations.

08 Dec 2017 7:19 PM

'What is my crime? This country's people have elected me in a democratic way, and you go to Pakistan and say that this man is coming in the way and remove him!' Modi said. (Photo: ANI | File)

Mani Shankar Aiyar had gone to Pakistan to give my 'supari', alleges Modi

Modi also alleges that Congress believes in -'atkana' (to stall) 'latkana' (to keep the issue hanging) and 'bhatkana' (to divert an issue).

08 Dec 2017 7:09 PM

The Chinese embassy in Islamabad said on its website on Friday it had information about a ‘series of terror attacks’ planned against Chinese organizations and personnel, without giving details. (Photo: AP/ Representational)

China warns its citizens in Pakistan of possible Taliban attacks

The port and road-building projects in Balochistan province have come under frequent insurgent attacks.

08 Dec 2017 7:03 PM

He was addressing a gathering of students at the Somaiya School (Photo: AFP)

Dalai Lama says young people should pay more attention to ancient Indian knowledge

The Dalai Lama further said the country's rich knowledge of truth and philosophy was distinct from that of the world.

08 Dec 2017 6:56 PM

15-year-old girl was raped and set on fire by two persons at Deval village, some 100 km from the Sagar district headquarters, police said. (Photo: Representational | File)

15-yr-old girl raped, set on fire in Madhya Pradesh

The girl, with 80 per cent burn injuries, has been admitted to Bundelkhand Medical College and Hospital.

08 Dec 2017 6:46 PM

Some are reporting that the Oreo 8.1 update has introduced this anomaly whereas others are reportedly experiencing the issue since the Oreo 8.0 update.

Oreo 8.1 update reportedly fails to sync Android’s contacts

All Android smartphones on Oreo 8.1 are unable to sync contacts from Google account.

08 Dec 2017 6:45 PM

The report compared the time spent with newspapers in 2016 against the time spent at the turn of the millennium (Photo: AFP)

Newspapers take precedence over online for young readers

Most newspapers are attracting more attention from younger readers via their print editions than via their online channels.

08 Dec 2017 6:37 PM

Snapped: Varun and Jacqueline celebrating 'Judwaa 2' success.

Is Judwaa 3 on the cards? Varun Dhawan and Jacqueline Fernandez might have just confirmed

Varun Dhawan and Jacqueline Fernandez were seen having a great time at 'Judwaa 2's success bash last night.

08 Dec 2017 6:33 PM

These self-recorded videos share their perspectives and answers to some of your most-asked questions.

Google lets celebrities to answer your search questions

Google says that the feature is initially being piloted on mobile with a handful of celebrities for now.

08 Dec 2017 6:27 PM

Ranveer Singh and Rohit Shetty at an event in Mumbai.

Ranveer Singh: Privileged to be foraying into masala entertainers with Rohit Shetty

Rohit Shetty and Karan Johar's co-production ‘Simmba’ starring Ranveer Singh releases in December next year.

08 Dec 2017 6:11 PM

Larry Nassar’s sexual assault cases have rocked Michigan State University and the group that trains US Olympic gymnasts. (Photo: AP)

US: Sports doctor possessed child porn, molested girls; gets 60 yrs in prison

Beyond the criminal cases, more than 100 women and girls are suing Nassar.

08 Dec 2017 5:40 PM

Earlier in the day, Unitech suffered a jolt when its 10 directors were suspended by the tribunal.

NCLT refuses to put Unitech order in abeyance

Tribunal directed Unitech Managing Directors Sanjay Chandra and Ajay Chandra to file their replies.

08 Dec 2017 5:33 PM

Sonam Kapoor in her latest Instagram story.

Sonam Kapoor is all smiles with Anand Ahuja and we can't keep calm!

Sonam's recent favourite seems to be Instagram stories, that almost give us an insight into her world.

08 Dec 2017 5:22 PM

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