Technology, Mobiles tabs, 23rd Apr 2018, News & Stories from India

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A number of app developers are now looking at producing lighter content for their consumer base for greater engagement that moves beyond just gaming.

Monday blues? Here are some apps to explore

Monday blues is a common symptom that working professionals experience on a weekly basis.

23 Apr 2018 4:56 PM

Parvalbumin, a protein found in different fish species, helps prevent development of Parkinson's disease-related protein structures. (Photo: Pixabay)

Fish: A friend for your nervous system

The study appears in the journal Scientific Reports.

23 Apr 2018 4:45 PM

170 potential lung cancer drug targets identified

The set of 170 chemical compounds was then tested across 100 lung cancer lines.

23 Apr 2018 4:36 PM

The BSE Sensex rose 35 points to close at an over two-month high of 34,450.77 in choppy trade on Monday.

Sensex ends higher in choppy trade

Encouraging earnings from some blue-chip companies also supported the upmove, brokers said.

23 Apr 2018 4:22 PM

With an aim to enhance cyber security, markets regulator Sebi is looking to put in place a new set of guidelines, wherein fingerprint or eye-scan will be required for stock trading through mobile applications.

Fingerprint, eye-scan may be required for stock trade on app: Sebi

It has been proposed that after few failed log-in bids, investors' account might be locked till fresh authentication.

23 Apr 2018 4:15 PM

Bank customers speak with a robot at an automated branch, dubbed China's first 'unmanned bank'. (Photo: AP)

Shanghai gets automated bank with VR, robots, face scanning

A state-owned Chinese bank has opened an automated branch equipped with facial-scanning software, a virtual reality room and others.

23 Apr 2018 4:11 PM

The significance of the day also lies in the fact that this is also the death and possibly birth day of the English Bard, William Shakespeare. (Photo: Pixabay)

World Book Day: 10 famous quotes on books

Here are quotes on books by famous authors that will inspire you to pick up a manuscript today.

23 Apr 2018 4:04 PM

The government has finalised the new industrial policy, which is set to be announced soon.

New industrial policy to be announced soon: Suresh Prabhu

The new policy will replace the industrial policy of 1991 which was prepared in the backdrop of balance of payment crisis.

23 Apr 2018 4:00 PM

Tata Sons on Monday announced the appointment of former Indian foreign secretary S Jaishankar as Tata Group's President, Global Corporate Affairs.

Tata Sons appoints ex-foreign secy as global corp affairs head

Jaishankar will report to Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran, the company said in a statement.

23 Apr 2018 3:51 PM

On April 20, the women priests allowed five men to go inside the temple for a day after heavy flooding of the nearby Satabhaya village necessitated the relocation of the deities. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

Men allowed to enter Odisha's Ma Panchuburahi temple for first time in 400 yrs

Odisha's Ma Panchuburahi temple is a no entry zone for men and only Dalit women have rights to perform the rituals and touch the deities.

23 Apr 2018 3:42 PM

Disorders of the immune system lead to various diseases from allergy and type I diabetes to more dangerous autoimmune diseases. (Photo: Pixabay)

Laser-based saliva test to help diagnose diseases early

The proteins in the liquid scatter the light, which is registered by the detector.

23 Apr 2018 3:42 PM

Paytm Payments Bank announced on Monday that it now has over 100 million KYC wallets, against the constant campaigning done by bank about the benefits of the Know Your Customer (KYC) system.

Paytm Payments Bank registers 100 million KYC wallets

The bank has introduced several options that include Paytm KYC centers and 'Paytm-Ka-ATM'.

23 Apr 2018 3:40 PM

The central government levies Rs 19.48 a litre of excise duty on petrol and Rs 15.33 per litre on diesel.

Finance ministry not for cut in excise duty on petrol, diesel

Petrol price on Monday hit a 55-month high of Rs 74.50 a litre, while diesel rates touched a record Rs 65.75.

23 Apr 2018 3:38 PM

Neither 28-year-old Abdeslam -- who is being held in jail in France pending a separate trial over the 2015 Paris attacks in which 130 people died -- nor Ayari, 24, were in court for the verdict. (Photo: AFP)

Paris attacks suspect Abdeslam sentenced to 20 yrs over Brussels shootout

In its judgment, the court said 'there can be no doubt' about jihadist Salah Abdeslam and Sofiane Ayari’s involvement in extremism.

23 Apr 2018 3:34 PM

State-run Bank of India on Monday said it has entered into an agreement with National E-Governance Services for information utility arrangement under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code.

Bank of India inks pact with NeSL to share data under insolvency rules

BoI will avail NeSL service to expedite corporate insolvency resolution process.

23 Apr 2018 3:34 PM

Sonam Kapoor and Anand Ahuja have locked in their wedding destination.

Sonam Kapoor’s wedding split in 3 different venues; here are the details

Sonam Kapoor’s reported wedding has become the talk of the town thanks to the mystery revolving around it.

23 Apr 2018 3:32 PM

RBI on Monday fixed the reference rate of the rupee at 66.2177 against the US dollar and 81.2690 for the euro.

RBI sets rupee reference rate at 66.2177 against US dollar

The corresponding rates were 66.0167 and 81.4580, as on friday April 20.

23 Apr 2018 3:26 PM

The couple had frequent fights and this morning during one such fight Vinod picked up a hammer and hit her on the head multiple times, the police said. (Photo: File | Representational)

Delhi man bludgeons wife to death in front of kids

The victim, Savita, was married to Vinod (42) and their children are 15, 14 and 13 years of age, police said.

23 Apr 2018 3:22 PM

PVR inaugurated its first of many “Audit-Air-Ium” theatres at the Directors’ Cut, Ambience Mall, Vasant Kunj.

Nirvana Being purifies PVR Cinemas in India

The firm is personalising its cinema infrastructures to provide a refreshing and rejuvenating movie viewing experience to its patrons.

23 Apr 2018 3:15 PM

The competition commission is expected to publish its preliminary report in December, with the final report due in mid-2019.

Facebook ignores Australia media calls for regulation

Australian media groups, like their peers worldwide, are losing circulation and advertising revenues to digital competitors.

23 Apr 2018 2:58 PM

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