Technology, Mobiles tabs, 24th Dec 2019, News & Stories from India

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Technology Mobiles & Tabs 24 Dec 2019

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Increased age at onset of obesity was associated with a lower risk of diabetes, with a 13 percent lower risk of developing T2D per one-year delay in onset. (Photo: ANI)

Early exposure to obesity can increase risk of type 2 diabetes

Longer exposure to obesity linked with increased risk of type 2 diabetes: Study.

24 Dec 2019 11:38 AM

Any type of surgery has the potential to cause damage to heart tissue, through blood clot formation, long periods of inflammation, or bleeding. (Photo: ANI)

Blood tests before surgery can predict possible adverse outcomes

Study finds link between cardiac blood test before surgery and adverse outcomes.

24 Dec 2019 11:34 AM

Pic: 'Dabangg 3' team celebrates Saiee Manjrekar's birthday and film's release

December turns out to be a special one for the whole Dabangg 3 team as the film released on the super high note.

24 Dec 2019 11:30 AM

Inspired by this observation, the researchers patterned arrays of photonic crystals in a hydrogel and then embedded these arrays in a second, non-colour-changing hydrogel. (Photo: ANI)

Scientists make colour-changing smart skin based on chameleons

Researchers make chameleon-inspired colour changing smart skin.

24 Dec 2019 11:29 AM

Indian cricket team's chief selector, MSK Prasad said that Deepak Chahar will remain out of squad till April next year. (Photo:AFP)

Deepak Chahar will remain out of squad till April 2020, says MSK Prasad

Chahar aggravated his back injury, which he picked up during the second One Day International played in Vizag on Wednesday.

24 Dec 2019 11:27 AM

"The House cannot choose our impeachment managers until we know what sort of trial the Senate will conduct," the Democratic speaker of the House of Representatives said on Twitter. (Photo: File)

US Speaker Nancy Pelosi not ready to name team for Trump's Senate trial

House managers will prosecute the case against Trump before the Republican majority Senate in a trial expected to begin in January.

24 Dec 2019 11:27 AM

. This will be in addition to Lufthansa’s current schedule of 56 weekly international flights to and from the major Indian hubs of Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore and Chennai with ultra-modern aircraft like the Airbus A350.

Lufthansa joins forces with Vistara to boost its Indian network

A new partnership that adds 126 weekly flights to ten key Indian cities.

24 Dec 2019 11:26 AM

"The National Defence Authorisation Act signed by President Trump strengthens US security assistance to Ukraine and reaffirms strong bipartisan US support to Ukraine," the US embassy in Kiev said in a statement. (Photo: File)

US to provide USD 300 million military aid to Ukraine in 2020

The almost USD11bn (£8.4bn) Nord Stream 2 project has infuriated the US, with both Republican and Democratic lawmakers opposing it.

24 Dec 2019 11:20 AM

Netflix championed this new kind of consumption, commissioning a survey to determine how many people binge-watch, and why.

The Netflix decade: How one company changed the way we watch TV

And as the new decade begins, the trend may start to reverse.

24 Dec 2019 11:00 AM

The security cameras work with Alexa & Google Assistant and offer two-way audio, listen and talk back through the camera from a smartphone

Blurams launches two home security cameras starting at Rs 2,499

Called the blurams Snowman and Home Lite they are priced at Rs 4,499 and Rs 2,499, respectively, and will retail on Amazon.

24 Dec 2019 11:00 AM

WB Governor's convoy blocked by protesting students in Kolkata

Taking to Twitter, Dhankar called the confrontation a worrisome and 'unwholesome' situation.

24 Dec 2019 10:56 AM

Union minister Dharmendra Pradhan. (Photo: File)

White paper to reduce tax burden on steel sector in the offing

The white paper will focus on lessening the burden of taxes, cess and other duties on the local steel industry.

24 Dec 2019 10:52 AM

Gopinath had on Friday said that the regulatory uncertainty has played a major role in the economic slowdown in India. (Photo: Twitter)

IMF economist Gita Gopinath meets PM, lists factor in economic slowdown

The Prime Minister's Office (PMO) posted pictures of Prime Minister Modi with Gopinath on its Twitter handle.

24 Dec 2019 10:48 AM

Kishor, the vice president of BJP-ally JDU, also thanked the former Congress president for joining the "citizens' movement" against CAA and NRC, a reference to Congress' sit-in protest at Raj Ghat on Monday. (Photo: File)

Officially say no to CAA, NRC in Congress-ruled states: Prashant Kishor to Rahul

Many non-BJP parties ruled states including Kerala, Punjab, Chhattisgarh, Bihar and Rajasthan have vowed not to implement NRC.

24 Dec 2019 10:42 AM

Pakistan have grabbed 60 points for their victory over Sri Lanka in the Karachi Test to move to third place with 80 points in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) standings at the end of the two-match series. (Photo:AFP)

Pakistan catch up with Sri Lanka in World Test Championship standings

Sri Lanka are also on 80 points and placed at the fourth spot, having reached the tally after the two teams drew the opening Test.

24 Dec 2019 10:42 AM

India chief selector MSK Prasad said that Rishabh Pant's batting performance in the recent series has improved but he needs to improve his wicket-keeping skills under the guidance of a specialist coach. (Photo:AFP)

Rishabh Pant to train under specialist wicket-keeping coach, says MSK Prasad

The 22-year-old batsman added 118 runs in the ODI series against West Indies including a knock of 71 runs in the first ODI in Chennai.

24 Dec 2019 10:34 AM

Australia's coach Justin Langer on Tuesday brushed off opener David Warner's injury concerns and said that the batsman is raring to go for the upcoming Boxing Day Test against New Zealand. (Photo:AFP)

David Warner ready for Boxing Day Test: Justin Langer

Warner had to suffer a blow on his left hand during a net session at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on Monday.

24 Dec 2019 10:27 AM

It is not correct for people to instigate violence in name of democracy: Kangana Ranaut

On the work front, the fiery actor will next be seen in sports-drama 'Panga' where she is essaying the role of a Kabaddi player.

24 Dec 2019 10:24 AM

The broader NSE Nifty advanced 13.10 points or 0.11 per cent to 12,275.85.

Sensex, Nifty start on a cautious note

The 30-share BSE index was trading 39.84 points or 0.10 per cent higher at 41,682.50.

24 Dec 2019 10:20 AM

Wicket-keeper batsman Mahendra Singh Dhoni has been named captain of Cricket Australia's (CA) ODI team of the decade. (Photo:AFP)

Cricket Australia names Mahendra Singh Dhoni as its captain of the decade

CA announced the ODI team of the year on Tuesday and the lineup features three Indian players.

24 Dec 2019 10:18 AM

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