Technology, Mobiles tabs, 14th Nov 2016, News & Stories from India

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Technology Mobiles & Tabs 14 Nov 2016

Technology, Mobiles tabs, 14 Nov 2016

Lou Vincent said that self-reflection and a help from others helped him get out of depression and he is willing to help people fighting depression. (Photo: AP)

I had given up on the good of the world: Lou Vincent

The former New Zealand cricketer said that he came close to committing suicide.

14 Nov 2016 9:23 PM

The move comes as Facebook is under pressure to profit from services such as Messenger, WhatsApp and Instagram, having recently told investors it is hitting a limit on the number of ads it can pack into the online social network.

Facebook lets Messenger 'bots' tap analytic smarts

Facebook last week rolled out news feed ads that open into Messenger exchanges, and began letting businesses send "sponsored messages".

14 Nov 2016 9:20 PM

Gold was sold as high as Rs 50,000 per ten grams last week against the market price of Rs 31,000 as gold and bullion was said to be used to convert the debunked currency.

Jewellery sales under taxmen lens amid crackdown on blackmoney

After the government banned 500 and 1000 rupee notes, gold and bullion are said to be favoured route for laundering of ill-gotten wealth.

14 Nov 2016 8:58 PM

If you are using marijuana and develop symptoms such as chest pain and shortness of breath, you should be evaluated by a healthcare provider. (Photo: Pixabay)

Marijuana use may double risk of rare heart condition: study

People need to know that marijuana may be harmful to the heart and blood vessels in some individuals.

14 Nov 2016 8:29 PM

George Frandsen, poop collector enters Guinness World Records 2017 book. (Photo: Guinness World Records)

Dinosaur poop collector sets new World Record

He has been collecting these unusual specimens way back when he was a college student of palaeontology.

14 Nov 2016 8:12 PM

John had stormed out of 'Comedy Nights Bachao Taaza' as he was miffed with Krushna Abhishek's acts on the show.

John Abraham breaks his silence on Krushna controversy

John also said that he is against mindless promotions of films and wants filmmakers to stick to what's necessary.

14 Nov 2016 8:11 PM

Here's why Alia Bhatt was punished to wipe the desk for a week!

The actress went ahead and also asked everyone not to follow her footsteps.

14 Nov 2016 8:03 PM

People allegedly involved in the flogging of a transgender person arrive at a court in Sialkot, Pakistan, Monday, Nov. 14, 2016. (Photo: AP)

Pak gang leader raped transgender women, forced them to drink urine

These revelations were made after one of the transgender women was flogged by the leader of a criminal gang in Pakistan's Sialkot.

14 Nov 2016 7:23 PM

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange. (Photo: AP)

London: WikiLeaks' Assange questioned in alleged rape case

Investigators plan to take a DNA sample from Julian Assange, subject to his agreement.

14 Nov 2016 7:18 PM

The new update brings only three worthy changes, including improved authentication process with switch to Microsoft Account options.

Microsoft rolls out new update for Linux version 1.12

The new update enables hostless group calling, which means group calls can be continued even if the host leaves the group call.

14 Nov 2016 6:58 PM

Shivaay has collected Rs 93.4 crores in 14 days.

Ajay Devgn starrer Shivaay's steady run at the box office continues

Looking at the footfall, the theatre chains have decided to increase the number of shows from Tuesday.

14 Nov 2016 6:40 PM

Representatives of the Opposition parties met the Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Ghulam Nabi Azad in his room in Parliament House. (Photo: Twitter)

Ahead of Winter Session, Oppn huddle to strategise game plan

The meeting saw archrivals TMC and CPI(M) coming together on a common platform against the government.

14 Nov 2016 6:22 PM

The high temperatures we saw in 2015 are set to be beaten in 2016. (Photo: Pixabay)

2016 may be the hottest year on record: UN

The new record means the world is already more than halfway to the upper limit of 2 C of warming overall.

14 Nov 2016 6:12 PM

Yu Xu, the first woman to fly China's J-10 fighter plane was killed in a crash on Monday. (Photo: AFP/File)

First woman Chinese fighter pilot Yu Xu killed in crash

Yu was seen as a pioneering trailblazer in a country, which enshrines women's rights but where traditional values are still widespread.

14 Nov 2016 6:10 PM

The moon will be the closest to Earth since 1948 at a distance of 356,509 kilometres (221,524 miles), creating what NASA described as "an extra-supermoon". (Representational image)

Skygazers gear up for extra bright 'supermoon'

The unusually big and bright Moon will appear at its most impressive just as night falls over Asia.

14 Nov 2016 5:18 PM

Twinkle was hilariously candid when she appeared on Koffee With Karan with Akshay Kumar.

Twinkle Khanna might just have spilled the beans on KJo's 'fondness' for Fawad

Karan Johar was visibly embarrassed when Twinkle Khanna went at him, unabashedly.

14 Nov 2016 5:17 PM

People queue up outside an ATM to withdraw money in Madhya Pradesh on Sunday. (Photo: PTI)

Special task force to recalibrate ATMs to dispense Rs 2000 notes

The eight-member task force has been mandated to chalk out a strategy for expeditious reactivation of all ATMs.

14 Nov 2016 5:14 PM

Set up by de Kock's 104 and his 144-run sixth-wicket stand with Bavuma (74), SA reached 326 on Monday to take a 241-run first-innings lead. (Photo: AP)

Proteas on top, pushing for series-clinching win

SA won the series-opener by 177 runs in Perth and are pushing to clinch the three-Test series with an innings victory at Bellerive.

14 Nov 2016 5:13 PM

Sabbir Rahamn slammed nine sixes and as many fours on his way to a record-breaking 122 in the Bangladesh Premier League. (Photo: Bangladesh Cricket Board)

Sabbir Rahman's 122 shatteres Chris Gayle's BPL heroics

The Bangladesh batsman's efforts though went in vain as his team could not chase down opposition's total.

14 Nov 2016 4:55 PM

Game on! Watch Varun and kids perfecting the 'mannequin challenge'

After Michelle Obama, LeBron James, Beyonce and others, Varun Dhawan joins the new internet trend.

14 Nov 2016 4:50 PM

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