Technology, Mobiles tabs, 17th Nov 2017, News & Stories from India

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On a positive note, she earned whopping $920,000 in prize money, more than double what she lost in the robbery. (Photo: AFP)

Tennis ace Venus Williams robbed of $400k worth property

The American was robbed of whopping 400,000 dollars in property while she was playing in the US Open.

17 Nov 2017 5:52 PM

Mali was twice sent through direct fire to conduct searches for explosives. (Photo: Pixabay)

Military dog wins medal for valour under fire

Mali, an 8-year-old Belgian Malinois, received the Dickin medal.

17 Nov 2017 5:40 PM

Union Minister Smriti Irani targeted Tharoor for his observation about ongoing protest by the descendents of Rajput rulers over Sanjay Leela Bhansali's movie 'Padmavati'. (Photo: PTI)

Padmavati row: Did all Maharajas kneel before the British? Smriti slams Tharoor

However, when the issue snowballed, Tharoor took to Twitter to clarify his comments.

17 Nov 2017 5:35 PM

Users should note that the app will only work for deleted text messages and not for any other media.

Users can still read their deleted messages on WhatsApp

A report claims that WhatsApp messages that are deleted are actually kept on the device and can easily be accessed.

17 Nov 2017 5:31 PM

For the week, the Sensex climbed 28.24 points, or 0.08 per cent, while the Nifty shed 38.15 points, or 0.36 per cent. (Photo: AP)

Stocks build on Moody's India upgrade, Sensex up 236 points

Nifty after racing past the key 10,300-mark during the day gave up some ground to close up 68.85 points.

17 Nov 2017 5:20 PM

Goyal vows continued good governance on Moody's rating cheer

Moody's has upgraded India's sovereign rating after a gap of 13 years to Baa2 with a stable outlook.

17 Nov 2017 5:19 PM

Sindhu was the lone Indian survivor in China Open as Olympic bronze-medallist Saina Nehwal crashed out of the tournament after losing 21-18, 21-11 defeat from World No 4 Akane Yamaguchi. (Photo: PTI)

China Open: Indian hopes crash as Gao Fangjie stuns PV Sindhu in quarters

Defending champion and second-seeded Sindhu was shocked by world no. 89 Fangjie and lost 11-21, 10-21 to the Chinese shuttler.

17 Nov 2017 5:18 PM

Researchers examined performance pressure in the workplace and the behaviours that result from it. (Photo: Pixabay)

Too much of work pressure may cause employees to cheat, says study

Study finds when employees feel their job depends on meeting high benchmarks, some fudge results in order to stay employed.

17 Nov 2017 5:17 PM

With the fabric loop, you can adjust the fit so they sit in your ear comfortably and securely.

Get the best out of Google’s Pixel Buds in these seven ways

The Pixel Buds are more than just a generic pair of wireless headphones and here’s how you can get the best out of it.

17 Nov 2017 5:12 PM

The accused, who lived in the same locality of the girl, threatened the victim of dire consequences if she revealed the incident to anyone, said Inspector Thakur of Jehangirabad Police Station. (Photo: File | Representational)

Bhopal: Police arrest 3 for raping minor girl repeatedly for 3 months

The victim, a student of standard 5, was gangraped twice or thrice in the last 3 months, the last time being on November 12.

17 Nov 2017 5:02 PM

The reasons for being unable to sleep at night can be varied. (Photo: Pixabay)

Find out the 7 reasons why you wake up at night

We list reasons why you may not be getting the desired shut-eye at night.

17 Nov 2017 4:56 PM

Police had earlier said the footballer, Majid Irshad Khan, had contacted his family, expressing a wish to return home. (Photo: ANI)

Brave decision: J&K Police after footballer-turned-militant Majid surrenders

‘I compliment him and assure that he will be able to get back to normal life very soon,’ Major General says.

17 Nov 2017 4:49 PM

The man's foot has almost completely healed (Photo: AFP)

Here's how maggots saved diabetic man's foot from amputation

The maggots placed on the wound in a tea-bag like pouch started eating dead skin and cleaned it in four days.

17 Nov 2017 4:29 PM

According to Frankfurt authorities the car could not be driven anymore and will be sent to the scrap heap. (Representational Image: Pixabay)

Man who lost his car, finds it 20 years later

The unnamed 76-year-old reported his motor missing to cops in Frankfurt, Germany in 1997.

17 Nov 2017 4:25 PM

Video: Drunk man molests lady journo, another woman at Delhi's ITO Metro station

The accused Akhilesh, a tea vendor, was in an inebriated state and molested the two women and passed lewd comments.

17 Nov 2017 4:19 PM

The scientists say that It takes ten years to cross our solar system, providing plenty of future viewing opportunities.

Interstellar visitor shaped like giant fire extinguisher

The scientists report that our solar system could be packed with 10,000 such interstellar travellers at any given time.

17 Nov 2017 4:08 PM

China cyber watchdog rejects censorship critics, says internet must be 'orderly'

China enforces strict internet censorship rules, which have hardened this year with new restrictions on media outlets.

17 Nov 2017 3:55 PM

IT Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad. (Photo: PTI)

India to have 200 crore IoT devices in 4 years: Ravi Shankar Prasad

Any product or equipment whose function can be controlled using internet falls under the category of IoT.

17 Nov 2017 3:53 PM

The listing however didn’t include an image of the device, but can be considered a placeholder for Xiaomi’s upcoming offering.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 with 18:9 display listed online

The listing was first spotted by GizmoChina of the Redmi Note 5 and added that the smartphone will sport an edge-to-edge display.

17 Nov 2017 3:47 PM

Grace’s political plans were backed by the so-called G40, a group of young supporters that has earned a reputation for aggression. (Photo: AFP)

First lady ‘Gucci Grace,’ her aggressive ambitions and Zimbabwe President’s fall

Grace’s attempt to neutralise Mnangagwa ended very differently - leaving her and her husband languishing under house arrest in Harare.