Technology, Mobiles tabs, 28th Nov 2017, News & Stories from India

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Technology Mobiles & Tabs 28 Nov 2017

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Senior IAS officer Pradeep Singh Kharola has been appointed as the Chairman and Managing Director of Air India, official sources said on Tuesday. (Representational Image)

Pradeep Singh Kharola appointed as new Air India CMD

Kharola, a Karnataka cadre officer, would replace Rajiv Bansal, who has been serving as the interim CMD for a little over three months.

28 Nov 2017 4:47 PM

'There are not many outstanding institutes and we are on the way. In the IT sector, AP students are at the best position all over the world,' Chandrababu Naidu said. (Photo: File)

Amaravati to be knowledge hub: Chandrababu Naidu

He further said VIT will offer not only engineering, but also MBA, hospitality and many other courses.

28 Nov 2017 4:45 PM

Oil Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Tuesday made a strong case for inclusion of natural gas in the Goods and Services Tax. (Photo: PTI)

Dharmendra Pradhan bats for inclusion of natural gas in GST ambit

Crude oil, petrol, diesel, aviation turbine fuel (ATF) or jet fuel and natural gas are not included in GST.

28 Nov 2017 4:38 PM

Ivanka Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. (Photo: DC)

Hyderabad global biz meet: Ivanka, Modi celebrate the 'shakti' of women

From selling tea to becoming PM, you have proven transformational change is possible: Ivanka Trump to Modi.

28 Nov 2017 4:35 PM

The bankruptcy ordinance promulgated by the President last week will pave the way for clean business by putting a premium on integrity, a senior finance ministry official said on Tuesday. (Representational Image)

Bankruptcy ordinance puts premium on integrity, promotes clean biz: FinMin

The ordinance is primarily aimed at safeguarding the public money from being misused by dishonest businesses.

28 Nov 2017 4:16 PM

Suu Kyi studied as an undergraduate student at the Oxford University, where she was granted the honour in 1997 for her 'struggle for democracy'. (Photo: File/AP)

Suu Kyi stripped of Freedom of City of Oxford award over Rohingya comment

The council of Oxford city decided to remove the honour saying that it does not celebrate 'those who turn a blind eye to violence.'

28 Nov 2017 4:07 PM

The youngster started coding when he was in his third standard and is now studying in the seventh. (Photo: Naveena Ghanate)

GES sees youngest entrepreneur from Australia take centre stage

Hamish Finlayson, at 13, has already developed five apps and is working on rolling out his sixth app.

28 Nov 2017 4:01 PM

The 50-share NSE Nifty too dropped 29.30 points, or 0.28 per cent, at 10,370.25. (Photo: AP)

Sensex breaks 8-day rally as GDP data looms

Sensex after opening a shade higher quickly slipped into the red, but settled down 105.85 points, or 0.31 per cent at 33,618.59.

28 Nov 2017 4:00 PM

Megan Markle uses coconut oil for everything from skin to hair and cooking (Photo: AFP)

Here's what helps Meghan Markle to stay fit as she enjoys her pizza and wine

The American actress says that she likes to jog as it clears her mind and goes for hot yoga sometimes a week.

28 Nov 2017 3:58 PM

The device was unveiled simultaneously in India along with the rest of the world on November 16 and received good response from Indian customers.

OnePlus 5T now available via open sale

The device will be available via an open sale across Amazon.in, oneplusstore.in, select Croma stores and OnePlus Experience zones

28 Nov 2017 3:51 PM

GDP growth slowed from 7.9 per cent YoY in April- June 2016 (i.e. Q1 FY17) to a three-year low of 5.7 per cent in Q1 FY18.

DBS Bank lowers India's FY18 GDP growth to 6.6 pc

Bank, however, expects that Indian economy will recover in fiscal 2019 and achieve a growth rate of 7.2 per cent.

28 Nov 2017 3:45 PM

Researchers said companies that spread fake news against their competitors ultimately experience the brunt of negative publicity. (Photo: Pixabay)

Fake news can backfire if caught in the act: study

The researchers examined three years worth of blog posts, news articles and social media exchanges.

28 Nov 2017 3:44 PM

The additional real estate inside the Razer Phone allowed them to include a dedicated 24-Bit THX Certified DAC adapter for giving its customers a “complete audiophile” experience.

Razer CEO claims ditching the headphone jack improved the Razer Phone

Razer claims that the removal of the headphone jack liberated space for other ‘useful’ components

28 Nov 2017 3:36 PM

They have managed to create solar cells using a simple inkjet printer. (Photo: Pixabay)

Printed bacteria used to create solar cells

Researchers showed that inkjet printing can be used to print both the carbon nanotube electrode surface and the cyanobacteria on top of it

28 Nov 2017 3:29 PM

Burgundy Red Galaxy S8 now available

The move is aimed to freshen up the appeal of the flagship device against strong competition from iPhones during the holiday season.

28 Nov 2017 3:16 PM

Thirteen coaches of the Patna-bound passenger train had derailed near Manikpur Railway Station in Uttar Pradesh. (Photo: PTI)

Railways official suspended for Patna-Vasco Da Gama train derailment

The reason behind accident will be discovered after probe but initial investigation suggests that derailment happened due to rail fracture.

28 Nov 2017 3:14 PM

Trai on Tuesday proposed restrictions on service providers from entering into agreements which lead to discriminatory treatment of content on the Internet. (Representational Image)

Trai backs net neutrality, says it's against discrimination of content

Supporters of Net neutrality back the principle that the entire Internet traffic should be available to everyone on equal terms.

28 Nov 2017 3:07 PM

Wathc Chinese delivery man walk through glass door, shattering it!

If the food was delivered on time or not is still a mystery!

28 Nov 2017 2:51 PM

Prosecutors Say Chinese Cyber Firm Was Front For Hackers

The targets included Siemens AG, Moody's Analytics in New York and Trimble Inc. in Sunnyvale, California.

28 Nov 2017 2:47 PM

A cruise terminal is being developed in Mumbai on the lines of the international airport

Mumbai all set to witness steady growth as a destination for cruise tourism

Maharashtra's Minister of Tourism Jayakumar Rawal said that cruise tourism can create more jobs and make a value addition of rs 32,500 cr.

28 Nov 2017 2:45 PM

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