Technology, Mobiles tabs, 12th Dec 2017, News & Stories from India

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Technology Mobiles & Tabs 12 Dec 2017

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Can social networking keep people healthy?

Here is what a new study has found.

12 Dec 2017 1:25 PM

The finding has important implications for possible treatment and diagnosis of dementia. (Photo: Pixabay)

Major cause of dementia discovered

Dementia results in a progressive and irreversible loss of nerve cells and brain functioning.

12 Dec 2017 1:23 PM

'Gujarat election has done two things: it has taught former prime minister Manmohan Singh to speak and Rahul Gandhi to visit temples', the UP CM said. (Photo: File/PTI)

Rahul must clear stand on Ram temple issue: Adityanath

Adityanath said the BJP will win the Gujarat assembly election because of the development done by the government in the last 22 years.

12 Dec 2017 1:23 PM

Band Baaja Virat: Watch Anushka walk down the aisle to lilting music

Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma tied the knot on December 11 in Italy, making it one of the biggest events of the year.

12 Dec 2017 1:11 PM

Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma shared their wedding picture on Twitter.

Virat stays ‘warm in love’ as he sports grey socks at his wedding

Anushka braved weather during ceremony, like heroines do while they song and dance in flimsy chiffon on snow-laced mountain slopes.

12 Dec 2017 1:03 PM

According to the agency, Qureshi was arrested under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) as he was 'not cooperating in the probe.' (Photo: file)

Meat exporter Moin Qureshi gets bail in money laundering case

ED had earlier in Dec opposed Qureshi's bail plea, saying he could hamper the ongoing probe, after which court had reserved its verdict.

12 Dec 2017 1:02 PM

The speaker weighs at less than 0.5kg allows users to carry it easily and offers music with 12 Watts power. The speaker allows you to connect your devices wirelessly via Bluetooth.

iBall launches Musi Poison portable speaker

iBall Musi Poison comes with the rechargeable battery capacity of 1500mAh that claims to offer up to 4.5 hours playback time.

12 Dec 2017 12:55 PM

Total fund-raising of 50 billion rupees, including the upsize option, is aimed at boosting the bank’s capital ratio.

Punjab National Bank launches up to 50 billion rupees share sale

Punjab National Bank is looking to sell the shares at an indicative price of 168 rupees each.

12 Dec 2017 12:46 PM

J&K: 3 soldiers missing after avalanche hit Army post near LoC

According to police official, the avalanche hit an Army post at Baktoor near Line of Control in Gurez sector during the intervening night.

12 Dec 2017 12:44 PM

The strongest labour market is anticipated in the north, where the net employment outlook stands at 32 per cent.

Indian companies 3rd most optimistic globally on hiring plans

Survey conducted among over 4,500 employers across the country in various segments of industries.

12 Dec 2017 12:36 PM

The system will also be able to shut down plug sockets if a child is around them. It will also activate digital door locks to prevent them from getting out of the room.

Google can now babysit your kids while you are away

The patent shows the detailed series of “devices and methods for protecting unattended children in the home” in a patent.

12 Dec 2017 12:31 PM

The state's Deputy Chief Minister Nirmal Singh on Monday launched the scheme, and said electric connections would be given to poor people, identified by the Socio Economic and Caste Census of 2011 and others sections for Rs 500, payable in 10 instalments in the bill. (Photo: Representational Image | File)

J&K govt launches 'SAUBHAGYA' scheme

SAUBHAGYA, an initiative taken by the prime minister, seeks to provide electricity to 4 crore families across the country by December 2018.

12 Dec 2017 12:27 PM

Apache RR 310 at a price of Rs 2.05 lakh (ex-showroom).

TVS Apache RR 310 on sale in limited cities

We list down the cities where you can buy the new TVS Apache RR 310 sportsbike.

12 Dec 2017 12:13 PM

Creating a sustainable, objective method for evaluating surgeon proficiency is a way to help ensure patient safety. (Photo: Pixabay)

New black box recorder can measure surgeons proficiency

The recorder used in the study, called the dVLogger, captures both anonymised video and movement data.

12 Dec 2017 12:09 PM

The symptoms of the disease include progressive loss of muscle control, trembling, stiffness, slowness and impaired balance. (Photo: Pixabay)

Vigorous exercise could delay Parkinson's disease

The earlier in the disease you intervene, the more likely it is you can prevent the progression of the disease.

12 Dec 2017 12:02 PM

Ameer-ul-Islam, who according to police, entered the woman's house with the intention of raping her but killed her with a sharp object when she resisted; was arrested after 50 days from when the body was recovered. (Photo: DC)

Jisha rape, murder case: Assamese native Ameerul Islam convicted

The Ernakulam Sessions Court on Tuesday found accused Ameerul Islam guilty in the Jisha rape and murder case.

12 Dec 2017 12:01 PM

Huntington’s is a progressive neurodegenerative disease affecting mental abilities and physical control. (Photo: Pixabay)

'Ground-breaking' new drug gives hope in Huntington's disease

The drug uses an approach called antisense to stop a gene producing a particular protein.

12 Dec 2017 11:51 AM

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying a secret US Air Force space plane takes off NASA's Kennedy Space Center (Photo:AFP)

SpaceX launching recycled rocket, supply capsule for NASA

This will be the first launch from Launch Complex 40 since the pad was ruined when a SpaceX rocket crashed during testing in September 2016.

12 Dec 2017 11:50 AM

After the Ahmedabad police had cancelled his roadshow over security, and law and order concerns, Modi announced on Monday that he would instead visit Ambaji temple via sea route. (Photo: ANI | twitter)

On last day of Guj campaigning, Modi takes sea route, visits Ambaji temple

Modi will offer prayers at the famous Ambaji temple as the campaigning for the Gujarat Assembly elections ends on Tuesday.

12 Dec 2017 11:46 AM

Get huge discounts in exchange of ads on your phone’s screen

The Add-X program comes in the form of an add-on that runs on devices enrolled for the program and will enable up to 43 per cent discounts.

12 Dec 2017 11:32 AM

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