Technology, Mobiles tabs, 17th Oct 2019, News & Stories from India

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Technology Mobiles & Tabs 17 Oct 2019

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$'I am a firm believer that the best solution to what is a very fractious issue in this country, the Ayodhya debate, both for minority and for the majority, is the Supreme Court's verdict,' said Singhvi. (Photo: File)$

SC's verdict best solution on Ayodhya for both minority and majority: Singhvi

Singhvi's remarks come hours after SC reserved its verdict on a batch of petitions in connection with Ayodhya land dispute case.

17 Oct 2019 8:37 AM

"Savarkar was only accused of conspiring to assassinate Mahatma Gandhi, whereas Nathuram Godse carried out the assassination,' he said. (Photo: File)

Instead of Savarkar, govt should confer Bharat Ratna to Godse: Manish Tiwari

Earlier on Wednesday, Congress leader Rashid Alvi had also lashed out at the BJP for proposing to confer Bharat Ratna on Veer Savarkar.

17 Oct 2019 8:33 AM

One of the downsides for people is that the phone becomes inaccessible when strapped inside the VR headset.

Pixel 4 doesn't support Daydream as Google steps out of phone-based VR

The company said that phone-based VR is not a viable long-term solution and there hasn't been broad adoption as expected.

17 Oct 2019 8:30 AM

Those involved were Arab and Asian pilgrims, according to local media, who carried pictures of the bus engulfed in flames and with its windows blown out. (Representational Image)

35 killed as bus carrying Asian, Arab nationals crashes in Saudi

The injured have been transferred to Al-Hamna Hospital, SPA added, and authorities have launched an investigation.

17 Oct 2019 8:25 AM

Phorpiex is capable of generating up to 30,000 emails per hour. (Photo: ANI)

Sextortion is rampant as botnet sends emails demanding bitcoins as ransom

The decade-old botnet, called Phorpiex or Trik, carries out the campaign by sending persuasive emails to victims.

17 Oct 2019 8:25 AM

Called Timeshifter, the app is based on the science applied by NASA.

This app uses NASA science to cure jet lag

The app uses simple tricks of light to help adjust the body clock.

17 Oct 2019 8:13 AM

It automatically captions videos and spoken audio on the device in real-time.

Google launches Live Caption with Pixel 4 to make audio content more accessible

Live Caption is an automatic captioning system that is fast and small to fit a smartphone screen.

17 Oct 2019 7:39 AM

The device is positioned as a tool for learning how to pray the rosary for peace in the world.

Vatican launches Click-To-Pray eRosary wearable

The smart bracelet consists of ten black agate and hematite rosary beads and a smart cross that stores data from the connected app.

17 Oct 2019 7:30 AM

Not infrequently, our sense of “self” is shaped neither by what we know of ourselves nor by what we’d ideally yearn to be; but by what others think of us. (Representational image)

Mystic Mantra: Strive to discover the self beyond selfies

The “public self” or “external me” is all-important for many, today.

17 Oct 2019 5:59 AM

Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (Photo: AP)

Turkey was forced to act in Syria due to allies’ mistakes, terror hits

Turkey is under the threat of terrorism originating from Syria and targeting its borders.

17 Oct 2019 5:55 AM

Savarkar ‘Ratna’: Comic relief?

One wonders if promising the Bharat Ratna violates the Election Commission’s model code, especially if it’s just a disguised caste-based appeal.

17 Oct 2019 5:53 AM

Depositors protested at Punjab and Maharashtra Co-operative Bank (PMC Bank) branches.

Deaths in PMC crisis warning to RBI, govt

The banks thereupon never shut, giving confidence to ordinary people to park their money in savings accounts or fixed deposits.

17 Oct 2019 5:53 AM

Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao (Photo: PTI/File)

Telangana’s RTC crisis is everyone’s problem

he current RTC crisis in Telangana has been created by the government, and particularly by the chief minister himself.

17 Oct 2019 5:50 AM

America needs to get serious about peace in Afghanistan

A major objection was that there was no assurance from the Taliban to adhere to a permanent ceasefire.

17 Oct 2019 5:46 AM

Manpower Planning (MP) Directorate, is responsible for custody and maintenance of approximately 1.2 lakh service records of serving and retired officers of the Indian Army. (Photo: ANI)

Indian Army starts digitising records of its officers

Oasis will also carry the photographs of the dependants of the Army officers.

17 Oct 2019 5:43 AM

With legs entirely covered in tattoos, Bhavnani is yet to reveal the narratives inked in Ajrak and Madhubani art traditions.

State of origin

Sapna Moti Bhavnani’s debut film is a story of people who travelled from Karachi to Mumbai in the 1947 exodus, told through tattoos on her legs.

17 Oct 2019 3:35 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi plogging at the Mamallapuram beach.

Tourists should learn from PM Modi

The PM also released a video, showing him picking up the plastic from the beach while taking an early morning stroll.

17 Oct 2019 3:33 AM

One Hell of a story

Unni’s portrayals are a clear reflection of his deep connection with his roots.

17 Oct 2019 3:25 AM

A novel expression of magic

A lot of challenges came Anand’s way, and a lack of satisfaction with her initial drafts was a major one.

17 Oct 2019 3:22 AM

While the mission for World Food Day (16 October), is to achieve zero hunger worldwide, this year’s focus was on people eating a balanced diet and eating enough.

Eating rightly enough

With globalisation and liberalisation, there are too many unhealthy options — namkeens, pretzels, pizzas, burgers, and tacos, among a world of others.

17 Oct 2019 3:08 AM

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