Technology, Mobiles tabs, 16th Aug 2019, News & Stories from India

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Technology Mobiles & Tabs 16 Aug 2019

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BJP National General Secretary Ram Madhav on Friday said that by moving the United Nations on the Kashmir issue Pakistan has caused more harm to itself than to India. (Photo: File)

Pak becoming laughing stock all over world: Ram Madhav

Warning Pakistan he added that the nation was 'moving on a self-destructive path'.

16 Aug 2019 4:32 PM

In 2008, he was named as the Cricketer of the Year by Wisden and was also awarded the ICC Cricketer of the Year award. (Photo: AFP)

Birthday Celebrations: Have a look at some of Shivnarine Chanderpaul’s finest knocks

Considered to be one of the greatest cricketers of his era, the Guyana-born southpaw has amassed 20000 runs in international cricket.

16 Aug 2019 4:30 PM

Flower also advised the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to get a "stronger domestic structure in place" to maximise the potential of the players. (Photo: Twitter)

'Lack of freedom most frustrating thing about living in Pakistan': Grant Flower

In 2014, the former Zimbabwe opener was roped in to coach the Pakistan batsmen, but the PCB last week decided not to renew his contract.

16 Aug 2019 4:27 PM

Adding activated charcoal helps in reducing usage of acyclovir. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Activated charcoal improves herpes medication

Acyclovir, the drug that treats herpes becomes more effective with charcoal.

16 Aug 2019 4:23 PM

The leader of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN) had been in custody in Nigeria along with his wife Zeenah Ibrahim since their arrest in December 2015 after violence that saw the army kill some 350 of his followers. (Photo: AFP)

Detained Nigerian cleric leaves Indian hospital

Fears over couple's health had fuelled wave of recent protests in Abuja that descended into bloodshed after crackdown from security forces.

16 Aug 2019 4:22 PM

R Madhavan with his father and son. (Photo: Instagram)

Troll calls R Madhavan 'fake' for having a cross at home, his response wins hearts

The actor had shared a photo with son Vedaant and father Ranganathan on the occasion of Avani Avittam, Raksha Bandhan and Independence Day.

16 Aug 2019 4:18 PM

Other than Hesson, two foreign shortlisted candidates are-- Tom Moody and Phil Simmons. (Photo: File)

'I am unsure': Mike Hesson on Team India coach appointment

On August 12, BCCI had shortlisted six candidates for the men's team's head coach including current Indian cricket team coach Ravi Shastri.

16 Aug 2019 4:15 PM

Existing investors including Shunwei Capital, Lightspeed Venture Partners, SAIF Capital, India Quotient and Morningside Venture Capital also participated in the funding round.

ShareChat raises USD 100 mn in series D funding from Twitter, others

To date, ShareChat has raised a total of USD 224 million, the company said in a statement.

16 Aug 2019 4:07 PM

Watch: Birthday boy Saif Ali Khan looks intense in teaser of 'Laal Kaptaan'

The first look teaser seems quite dark and intriguing.

16 Aug 2019 3:56 PM

Champions Barcelona have been practically in a league of their own in the last two seasons and are favourites to win a third consecutive title. (Photo: AFP)

La Liga set for close-run race after Barca, Real, Atletico transfer blitz

Portuguese teenager Joao Felix will be the player to watch at the Wanda Metropolitano after an 126-million-euro move from Benfica.

16 Aug 2019 3:55 PM

Globally, gold was trading lower at USD 1,513 an ounce in New York and silver was down at USD 17.26 an ounce. (Photo: Representational)

Gold climbs Rs 475 on jewellers' buying, silver gains Rs 378

Pick-up in demand from local jewellers at the domestic spot market led to the rise in gold prices, analysts said.

16 Aug 2019 3:54 PM

The international community has urged both countries to exercise restraint and to ensure that peace and stability prevail along the Line of Control (LoC). (Photo: ANI)

US Deputy Secy of State meets MEA Jaishankar in Delhi

Apart from meeting Jaishankar, the Deputy State Secretary is also scheduled to address the India-US forum.

16 Aug 2019 3:43 PM

The hilarious tweet included a picture of three small packets filled with an orange powder. (Photo: Meghalaya Police | Twitter)

Meghalaya police's tweet on drug peddlers selling Rasna will leave you in splits

The tweet read: 'SCAM ALERT! *clears throat* Shillong market is so dry that peddlers are fooling their clients with Rasna(!?) Powder.'

16 Aug 2019 3:40 PM

Ten weeks of confrontations between police and protesters have plunged Hong Kong into turmoil, and present the biggest popular challenge to Chinese President Xi Jinping since he came to power in 2012. (Photo: AP)

‘Cease anger with love’: Hong Kong tycoon's message on protests

Protests began as opposition to now-suspended extradition bill and have swelled into wider calls for democracy.

16 Aug 2019 3:38 PM

'Govt's focus is earliest return to normalcy': J&K Chief Secretary

BVR Subrahmanyam addressed media to qualm fears of public regarding on-ground situation in Jammu and Kashmir.

16 Aug 2019 3:27 PM

Styling your hair frequently damages them. (Photo: Representational/Pexels)

9 golden tips for healthy hair

Follow these simple, expert-approved tricks to get silky smooth tresses.

16 Aug 2019 3:17 PM

A spokesperson for Microsoft said the company collects voice data to provide voice-enabled services for Skype and Cortana and sometimes uses vendors to assist in improving these services.

Microsoft accepts collecting voice data

The company is the latest tech giant to admit to such practices.

16 Aug 2019 3:16 PM

The move comes amid soaring tensions between India and Pakistan following New Delhi's decision to repeal Article 370. (Photo: Representational)

Pak launches crackdown on sale of Indian film CDs

'Today the interior ministry raided some compact disc shops in Islamabad and confiscated Indian movies,' Firdous Ashiq Awan said.

16 Aug 2019 3:11 PM

Raksha Bandhan is a popular annual Hindu festival celebrated to strengthen the bond between brothers and sisters. (Photo: Representational)

Hindus celebrate Rakshabandhan in NW Pakistan

Special security arrangements were made in and outside temples to prevent any untoward incident.

16 Aug 2019 3:02 PM

Danish politicians on Friday poured scorn on the notion of selling Greenland to the United States following reports that President Donald Trump had privately discussed the idea of buying the world's biggest island with his advisers. (Photo: File)

‘Has gone mad’: Danish MPs on Trump's reported plan to buy Greenland

Greenland is part of Denmark with self-government over domestic affairs, while Copenhagen handles defence and foreign policy.