Technology, Mobiles tabs, 21st Mar 2018, News & Stories from India

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Technology Mobiles & Tabs 21 Mar 2018

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Cynthia Nixon featured in both the TV series and films of 'Sex and the City.' (Photo: AP)

'Sex and the City' star Cynthia Nixon kicks off NY governor campaign in Brooklyn

The 51-year-old celebrity turned novice politician, running to become the first woman and first openly gay governor of New York.

21 Mar 2018 12:10 PM

PETA representative Neha said, "Our aim is to spread awareness among the people about how their demand for eggs and meat is forcing the clearing of forest land." (Photo: ANI)

PETA bats for vegan eating on World Forest Day

Members of PETA painted their bodies as different animals, such as tiger, zebra and giraffe and took out a march in New Delhi.

21 Mar 2018 11:56 AM

The girl's father and brother immediately rushed her to Kailash Hospital but the doctors could not revive her. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Class 9 Delhi girl hangs self over low marks, harassment by teachers

Parents of 15-yr-old alleged that their daughter has committed suicide due to low marks in examination, followed by harassment by teachers.

21 Mar 2018 11:52 AM

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

Guns tied to high suicide risk for teens with self-harm history

When youth did use guns to harm themselves, however, they were more than 35 times more likely to kill themselves .

21 Mar 2018 11:48 AM

The suspect allegedly attacked his wife after she refused to give him her gold earrings. However, the victim’s family claims that the couple fought often and believe that their daughter was attacked for ‘being unable to conceive children’. (Representational Image)

Shocking: Pak man mutilates wife’s genitalia for refusing gold earrings

The victim’s family believes that their daughter was attacked for ‘being unable to conceive children’.

21 Mar 2018 11:40 AM

Mukesh Ambani had attended an event for Aamir Khan's NGO months ago.

Biggies to unite: Aamir’s Mahabharata magnum opus to be produced by Mukesh Ambani?

The two stalwarts of their respective fields could just be coming together for a larger-than-life experience.

21 Mar 2018 11:35 AM

Datsun models -- GO, GO+ and redi-GO -- are currently priced between Rs 2.49 lakh and Rs 5.12 lakh (all prices ex-showroom Delhi).

Nissan to hike vehicle prices by up to 2 per cent from April

Due to rising input costs, company will increase price of all Nissan and Datsun cars.

21 Mar 2018 11:34 AM

Earlier this week, the CBI and the ED moved the Delhi High Court challenging the special court’s verdict against acquittal of A Raja, Kanimozhi and others in a money laundering case arising out of the 2G scam. (Photo: File)

ED-CBI appeal in 2G case: Delhi HC notice to A Raja, Kanimozhi, others

The Delhi High Court also ordered to maintain status quo in relation to attached properties by the ED.

21 Mar 2018 11:24 AM

US gold futures for April delivery fell 0.1 per cent to $1,313.80 per ounce. (Photo: Pixabay)

Gold gains on dollar decline as market awaits Fed rate outlook

Gold prices fell to a nearly three-week low in the previous session of $1,306.91.

21 Mar 2018 11:21 AM

Children risk serious injuries on golf carts

About half the injuries were severe or moderate.

21 Mar 2018 11:16 AM

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell. (Photo: AP)

Fed likely to raise rates, may upgrade 2018 outlook

The US central bank projected late last year that it would lift rates three times in 2018.

21 Mar 2018 11:14 AM

The H-1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows US companies to employ foreign workers in speciality occupations that require theoretical or technical expertise. (Photo: File)

H-1B application process from April 2, premium processing suspended

The H-1B petition filing is for the fiscal year 2019 beginning October 1, 2018.

21 Mar 2018 10:56 AM

Eisert says the whales look similar from the surface but she gained a new appreciation for their individuality after seeing the markings on one up close. (Photo: AP)

Rare Antarctic glimpse of minke whale captured by scientist

Minke whale is a type of baleen whale which can be broke up into two species, common minke whale and Antarctic minke whale.

21 Mar 2018 10:51 AM

Illayaraja and Ghulam Mustafa Khan receiving their honour from President Ram Nath Kovind. (Photos: AP)

Padma Awards 2018: Ilaiyaraaja, Ghulam Mustafa Khan honoured with Padma Vibhushan

Prominent personalities were conferred the prestigious Padma awards for 2018 by President Ram Nath Kovind in Delhi.

21 Mar 2018 10:50 AM

While there have been some serious allegations against Mohammed Shami, cricketer’s wife Hasin Jahan also said that Shami could have cheated on the country as well. (Photo: BCCI / PTI)

Shami-Jahan saga: London-based Mohammed bhai denies fixing claims

Although Jahan has continued her attack on Shami, Mohammed bhai, a London-based businessman, has now come out in support of India pacer.

21 Mar 2018 10:44 AM

According to Reverend Hall, other famous scientists buried or memorialised nearby include atomic physicists Ernest Rutherford in 1937 and Joseph John Thomson in 1940. (Photo: AFP)

Stephen Hawking's final resting place to be Westminster Abbey

Sir Isaac Newton was buried in the Abbey in 1727 while Charles Darwin was buried beside Newton in 1882.

21 Mar 2018 10:30 AM

Sasikala has said she suggested a visit to the hospital on that very day, but Jayalalithaa had refused to go. (Photo: Youtube screengrab)

Amma refused to visit hospital, regained senses in ambulance: Sasikala

In an affidavit filed before probe panel, Sasikala narrated what transpired at Jayalalithaa’s home before she was hospitalised.

21 Mar 2018 10:29 AM

Parenting strategies to reduce disruptive behaviour in children

Severely disruptive behaviour was defined as openly uncooperative and hostile behaviour.

21 Mar 2018 10:27 AM

Uber said it was suspending North American tests of its self-driving vehicles, which are currently going on in Arizona, Pittsburgh and Toronto. (Photo/San Francisco Chronicle)

Fatal US self-driving auto accident raises novel legal questions

The companies that supplied self-driving technologies could potentially be held liable if litigation ensued from the Tempe accident.

21 Mar 2018 10:23 AM

NSE Nifty rose 61.10 points, or 0.60 per cent, to 10,185.45.

Sensex rises over 200 points to reclaim 33,000 mark; Nifty nears 10,200

The 30-share index was trading 226.85 points, or 0.69 per cent, higher at 33,223.62, with all the sectoral indices in the green.

21 Mar 2018 10:08 AM

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