Technology, Mobiles tabs, 12th Dec 2019, News & Stories from India

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Technology Mobiles & Tabs 12 Dec 2019

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Fujifilm India Private Limited, a pioneer in imaging technologies, announced the launch of FUJIFILM X-Pro3, in India today.

Fujifilm launches digital, mirror-less camera X-Pro3 in India

Called the X-Pro3, the device is said to come with back-illuminated 26.1MP 'X-Trans" CMOS 4' sensor & 'X-Processor 4' image processor engine

12 Dec 2019 1:13 PM

"We can't just continue living as if there was no tomorrow, because there is a tomorrow. That is all we are saying," Thunberg told the magazine. (Photo: Screengrab)

Great Thunberg, teen climate activist, named TIME magazine's 'Person of the Year'

The 16-year-old first hit the headlines for her solo strike against global warming outside Sweden's parliament last year.

12 Dec 2019 1:07 PM

The volcano, a popular tourist day-tripper destination, erupted on Monday, spewing ash and steam over the island. (Photo: AP)

‘Growing sense of desperation’: New Zealand volcano death toll rises to 8

The volcano on White Island was 'highly volatile' and could erupt again within days preventing recovery teams retrieving bodies.

12 Dec 2019 1:01 PM

Vehicles were stranded in various cities of Assam due to heavy blockade. (Photo: PTI)

Citizenship Bill protests affect Assam; flights suspended, train services cancelled

Five columns of the Army have been requisitioned and deployed in Assam, an Army statement said.

12 Dec 2019 12:53 PM

Internet cut off, people in Assam can't read your 'reassuring' message: Cong to PM

Congress said, 'Our brothers and sisters in Assam cannot read your 'reassuring' message Modiji, in case you've forgotten.'

12 Dec 2019 12:44 PM

Rain stopped play on the second day of the first Test between Pakistan and Sri Lanka on Thursday, Pakistan's first home Test in a decade after a deadly attack in 2009. (Photo:AP)

Rain stops play in Pakistan's first home Test since 2009 attack

Resuming at 202-5, Sri Lanka had reached 222-5 in 7.5 overs before the umpires stopped play as rain started to pour heavily.

12 Dec 2019 12:36 PM

Netflix Inc is testing longer subscription plans in India as it looks to attract more users in a highly competitive market.

Netflix is testing new long-term subscription plans for India

New users of Netflix in India may have the option to choose from three-, six- and 12-month plans at discounts of up to 50 per cent

12 Dec 2019 12:28 PM

Cristiano Ronaldo and Gonzalo Higuain scored late goals as already-qualified Juventus beat hosts Bayer Leverkusen 2-0 in the Champions League (Photo:AP/ PTI)

UCL 2019-20: Juventus beat Bayer Leverkusen 2-0

Cristiano Ronaldo tapped in from close range in the 75th minute and Gonzalo Higuain scored in injury time to put Juventus top of the group.

12 Dec 2019 12:26 PM

World Championships gold medalist PV Sindhu on Wednesday faced a defeat against Akane Yamaguchi in the BWF World Tour Finals 2019. (Photo:Instagram)

BWF World Tour Finals: PV Sindhu bows down to Akane Yamaguchi

Japan's Yamaguchi trounced Sindhu 18-21, 21-18, 21-8 in the group A game which lasted for 68 minutes.

12 Dec 2019 12:25 PM

Twitter plans to build 'decentralized standard' for social networks (Photo: AFP)

Twitter is mulling radically changing its platform

Twitter's CEO Jack took to his handle on the network yesterday to announce that the company is trying to change things on its site.

12 Dec 2019 12:22 PM

Australian Ashleigh Barty, whose breakout 2019 campaign included a French Open crown and world number one ranking, was named the WTA Player of the Year. (Photo:Instagram)

Top-ranked Ashleigh Barty becomes WTA Player of the Year 2019

Barty took the award with 82 per cent of the media vote.

12 Dec 2019 12:15 PM

West Indies skipper Kieron Pollard said failing to execute their plans has been the story of his team as it went down by 67 runs in the third T20I against India to lose the series 1-2 here. (Photo:AFP)

Not executing our plans has been the story this series: Kieron Pollard

Batting first, India amassed a huge 240/3, riding on a blitzkrieg by KL Rahul (91), Rohit Sharma (71) and skipper Virat Kohli (70*).

12 Dec 2019 12:06 PM

The rise of home hospice services has helped more people spend their last days at home. (Photo: AP)

Death has become overly medicalised over the last century

More Americans are dying at home rather than in hospitals.

12 Dec 2019 12:03 PM

Sri Lanka captain Dimuth Karunaratne admitted that the batsmen should have changed their approach as the ball had started swinging post first session on Day 1 of the first Test against Pakistan. (Photo:AFP)

We could've used a different approach: Sri Lanka captain

Sri Lanka in the first session of Day 1 had a solid start to their innings as Dimuth Karunaratne and Oshada Fernando had a 96-run stand.

12 Dec 2019 12:00 PM

Former skipper Gulbadin Naib has threatened to 'expose' the Afghanistan cricket board officials saying that the cricketer will publicly name and shame the government, players and management if appropriate actions aren't taken. (Photo:AFP)

Gulbadin Naib threatens to 'expose' Afghanistan cricket board

In April 2019, ACB removed Asghar Afghan as captain just over a month before the World Cup.

12 Dec 2019 11:52 AM

SC sets up inquiry commission to probe T'gana encounter

The inquiry commission will be headed by former SC judge VS Sirpurkar and a deadline of six months has been set.

12 Dec 2019 11:46 AM

She became the 3rd creator who reached 2 million followers on VMate.

Naina becomes 2million FanStar on VMate, crosses 2 million followers mark

Naina, also known as Naina Jee for her acting skills, is an enthusiastic influencer on VMate.

12 Dec 2019 11:46 AM

Modern artisans are creating new types of accessories using the cloth flowers, such as earrings and brooches. (Photo: AP)

Traditional Japanese hair-dos to try this season

Easy-to-make flowers for traditional Japanese hair ornaments.

12 Dec 2019 11:42 AM

After facing a 67-run defeat in the third and final T20I of the three-match series against India, West Indies skipper Kieron Pollard on Wednesday said that his counterpart Virat Kohli is a 'world-class batsman' and the Men in Blue completely deserved to win the series. (Photo:PTI)

Kieron Pollard defines Virat Kohli as 'world-class batsman'

India defeated West Indies by 67 runs in the third T20I at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai to win the series 2-1.

12 Dec 2019 11:41 AM

The IAF had said that during the aerial engagement on February 27, one of its MiG-21 Bison shot down a F-16. (Representational Image)

US reprimanded Pakistan for misusing F-16s: report

Report came months after the Indian Air Force shot down an F-16 jet of Pakistan Air Force during an aerial combat over Kashmir.