Technology, Mobiles tabs, 11th Apr 2017, News & Stories from India

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Technology Mobiles & Tabs 11 Apr 2017

Technology, Mobiles tabs, 11 Apr 2017

Antibodies in the new technique hang on to a cell's surface, blocking HIV from accessing a crucial cell receptor and spreading infection. (Photo: AP)

New technique makes cells resistant to HIV

It offers a significant advantage over therapies where antibodies float freely in the bloodstream at a relatively low concentration.

11 Apr 2017 9:38 PM

The Graphic and Intelligence based Script Technology, Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), Pune is executing a project titled 'Tools & Technologies for Development in Sindhi language' under the aegis of NCPSL.

Software tools, e-books in Sindhi released

Host of software tools like Sindhi language Unicode typing tool, Unicode compliant fonts, Office software, eBooks, web browser were released

11 Apr 2017 9:29 PM

Ireland's Data Protection Commissioner Helen Dixon, the lead EU regulator on privacy issues for Facebook because the company's European headquarters are in Dublin, on Tuesday said she hopes for a final resolution by the summer.

Facebook's EU regulator says close to deal on sharing of WhatsApp data

The European Union's 28 data protection authorities last year requested that WhatsApp stop sharing users' data with Facebook

11 Apr 2017 9:28 PM

The researchers from the University of Huddersfield said the stones also had surprisingly sonorous properties

Researchers give voice to historic sounds of Stonehenge

A team of researchers spent eight years creating an app that allows you to hear the different noises the stones generated

11 Apr 2017 9:26 PM

A Kashmiri Pandit woman greets Congress' candidate for Anantnag seat GA Mir during an election campaign rally in Muthi, Jammu on Friday. (Photo: PTI)

Won't contest by-poll in Anantnag, impose Guv's rule in J&K: Congress

Meanwhile, Omar Abdullah questioned the logic behind holding re-poll in Srinagar after the EC postponed the by-poll in Anantnag.

11 Apr 2017 9:19 PM

One of those thrashed, Pehlu Khan, died during treatment on April 3, while others are undergoing treatment, police said. (Photo: Videograb)

16 arrested in Alwar lynching incident, 11 of them for 'transporting cows'

According to police, 16 persons were illegally transporting cows on April 1 when 'cow vigilantes' caught five of them and thrashed them.

11 Apr 2017 9:09 PM

Shiv Sena President Uddhav Thackeray. (Photo: PTI)

Modi like an 'elder brother' says Uddhav Thackeray, meets Amit Shah

Uddhav also cracked a joke during his address to the NDA conclave, drawing a hearty laugh from Modi.

11 Apr 2017 8:48 PM

The flaw discovered in many versions of MS Word for Windows could allow malicious software, including Dridex, to be installed, according to cybersecurity researchers.

Microsoft patches serious Word bug targeted by scammers

The flaw is known to affect most or all Windows versions of Word

11 Apr 2017 8:43 PM

When the students were not called for discussion, they tried to forcibly enter the VC office in the varsity campus by jumping the barricades set up by police. (Photo: ANI Twitter)

Protest against fee hike turns violent at Panjab University, 52 students held

The students wanted to hold talks with Vice Chancellor on the fee hike issue as they were observing 'PU Bandh' against the recent hike.

11 Apr 2017 8:35 PM

The man later confessed that he had planned to sacrifice his daughter as he had dreamed that if he did so he would become rich and live a happy life, the police said. (Photo: File)

WB: Man tonsures 3-yr-old daughter, plans to sacrifice her; held

The man, a Muslim, had bought a sharp weapon and other materials for the midnight ritual on Monday.

11 Apr 2017 8:22 PM

Eric said Ivanka is a mother of three kids and she has influence over the President. (Photo: AFP)

Trump’s move to bomb Syrian airbase influenced by daughter Ivanka

Eric Trump said that his sister Ivanka was ‘heartbroken and outraged’ by the nerve gas attack.

11 Apr 2017 8:09 PM

Banks cutting rates to use liquidity available: Jaitley

The banks had cut their rates down by almost about 80 to 85 basis points.

11 Apr 2017 8:01 PM

Turkish Health Minister Recep Akdag. (Photo: Facebook)

Turkey says tests confirm sarin gas in Syria chemical attack

Turkish Health Minister Recep Akdag made the statement after after analysis of blood and urine samples of the casualties from the attack.

11 Apr 2017 7:47 PM

Journalists look a image of Indian naval officer Kulbhushan Jadhav, who was arrested in March 2016, during a press conference by Pakistan's army spokesman and the Information Minister, in Islamabad, Pakistan. (Photo: AP)

Kulbhushan can appeal death penalty in 60 days: Pak

The sentence had sparked an angry reaction from India which said Jadhav’s execution would be treated as 'premeditated murder'.

11 Apr 2017 7:38 PM

More than 10,000 units of the Creta were sold in March 2017.

2017 Hyundai Creta introduced

Hyundai has now added three variants of the Creta.

11 Apr 2017 7:33 PM

Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) chief Bilawal Bhutto. (Photo: AP)

PPP against capital punishment, Kulbhushan must not be hanged: Bilawal Bhutto

According to ISPR, Jadhav was arrested for his 'involvement in espionage and sabotage activities' in Balochistan and Karachi city.

11 Apr 2017 7:11 PM

After Phillauri, Anushka Sharma's next production to be a love story!

Meanwhile, Anushka will next be seen in Imtiaz Ali's romance drama, opposite to Shah Rukh Khan.

11 Apr 2017 6:49 PM

Women shouldn’t be scared to come out and talk: Kangana Ranaut

There were reports that Vikas allegedly harassed a female worker of his production house Phantom Film.

11 Apr 2017 6:45 PM

Mukesh Ambani is chairman of RIL, Jio's parent.

Dhan Dhana Dhan, Reliance Jio's new offer for Rs 309

Validity of Dhan Dhana Dhan that comes after debacle of Summer Surprise will be for three months.

11 Apr 2017 6:39 PM

Delhi Health Minister Satyendra Jain (Photo: ANI)

CBI enquiry against Delhi minister Satyendra Jain on money laundering charges

It is alleged that Jain was involved in money laundering to the tune of Rs 4.63 crore while being a public servant during 2015-16.

11 Apr 2017 6:06 PM

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