Technology, Mobiles tabs, 30th Jan 2018, News & Stories from India

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Technology Mobiles & Tabs 30 Jan 2018

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His fear comes after a routine operation that left him battling for his life (Photo: YouTube)

Boy with butterfly disease refuses life-saving treatment as he is afraid he won't survive

The disorder causes his skin to fall apart from within and the boy isn’t expected to live beyond the age of 30.

30 Jan 2018 1:12 PM

Psychologists believe that having a partner gives men an ‘attractiveness boost.

Women find a man more attractive if they have a wife or girlfriend, says study

Ladies think that he is more likely to be kind and faithful, and therefore a good father.

30 Jan 2018 1:10 PM

Varun Dhawan with family at Madame Tussauds Hong Kong.

Varun's Madame Tussauds statue: Actor's jacket real, takes blessing from NaMo, Gandhi

The ‘Judwaa 2’ star becomes the youngest Bollywood actor to receive this honour.

30 Jan 2018 1:10 PM

The accident occurred at Balirghat under Daulatabad police station area around 6 am when the North Bengal State Transport Corporation (NBSTC) bus was going from Shikarpur in Nadia district to Malda. (Photo: PTI)

WB bus accident: Rescue operations resume, NDRF team in action

36 bodies were found, 8 injured were rescued on Monday after 9 hours of rescue operations that had to be discontinued due to low visibility.

30 Jan 2018 1:01 PM

Anushka Sharma's de-glam look in a saree.

Yay or Nay: Anushka Sharma goes de-glam for the first time in saree for Sui Dhaaga

Apart from ‘Sui Dhaaga’, Anushka will also be seen in her production ‘Pari’ and ‘Zero’ with SRK and Katrina.

30 Jan 2018 12:53 PM

Below is a list of expectations across markets and corporate sectors.

Expectations from India's 2018-19 budget

Government is widely expected to increase spending to ensure growth recaptures momentum.

30 Jan 2018 12:51 PM

The US military has reported several 'unsafe' interactions with Russian jets in the skies over the Black Sea in recent months. (Photo:AP)

Russian fighter jet flies within 5 feet of US Navy plane for over 2 hours

The incident unfolded while the US EP-3 Aries spy plane was on a mission in international airspace.

30 Jan 2018 12:40 PM

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

64 pc women experience insomnia in late pregnancy

The effects of pregnancy on these women were monitored throughout all three trimesters, in a new study.

30 Jan 2018 12:38 PM

Last week, former USOC doctor Larry Nassar was sentenced to up to 175 years in prison after being convicted of sexually abusing female athletes. (Photo: AP)

US House passes bill to protect young athletes from abuse

There has been no official comment from the White House on the legislation and whether President Donald Trump would sign it.

30 Jan 2018 12:35 PM

People seem caught up in taking photos and putting them on Facebook and Instagram and want a model animal they can put on social media. (Photo: Pixabay)

Black cats being dumped as they don’t look good in owners’ selfies

Black cats are harder to re-home because of their association with witchcraft.

30 Jan 2018 12:25 PM

Japanese birds' 'snake' calls conjure mental images

Researchers played recordings of songbird calls warning of a snake. Find out what happened next.

30 Jan 2018 12:25 PM

Pakistani troops on Tuesday opened fire and lobbed mortars on forward and civilian areas along the LoC in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district. (photo: PTI)

J&K: Pakistani troops shell border areas in Rajouri district

The firing and shelling along the LoC in Noushera sector of Rajouri district started at 7 am.

30 Jan 2018 12:12 PM

These portable mini spekers can easily to carry and a perfect device to carry while travelling.

X-mini launches vintage-inspired portable speakers

The company has time and again introduced portable speakers in the market with advanced technologies imbibed them.

30 Jan 2018 12:11 PM

Prince Mehra, a student at a primary school at Shahpur’s Ludra village in Dindori, reportedly asked for a second helping of dal during the lunch break after which the incident occurred. (Photo: ANI)

Bhopal: School cook throws hot curry at class 1 boy on asking for 2nd helping

The boy has burns on his face, cheeks, chest and back and is admitted to a hospital in Dindori, 480 kilometre from Bhopal.

30 Jan 2018 12:03 PM

Lower import tax could boost India’s gold demand and support global prices that are currently trading near their highest in 17 months. (Photo: PTI)

Gold demand wanes as jewellers expect import tax cut in budget

Tax evaders prefer to buy smuggled gold since they do not have to pay the 3 per cent GST.

30 Jan 2018 12:02 PM

Ravi Ragbir, 43, (C) was arrested on January 12 during a routine check-in with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and ordered immediate deportation, irking local community in New York. (Photo:AP)

US judge orders release of Indian-descent immigration activist Ravi Ragbir

Ragbir was arrested on Jan 12 during a routine check-in with Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

30 Jan 2018 11:51 AM

Globally, gold was trading 0.35 per cent down at USD 1,335.20 an ounce in Singapore.

Gold futures fall 0.30 per cent on profit-booking, global cues

Gold is trading at Rs 29,969 per 10 grams in futures trade as speculators indulged in profit-booking.

30 Jan 2018 11:45 AM

'One of my friends informed me about rumours on social media about me getting killed during the Kasganj violence, but I was not present in Kasganj at the time of riots. I had gone to my village and I am absolutely fine,' Upadhyay said. (Photo: ANI)

Wasn't present in Kasganj during riots, I am fine: Rahul Upadhyay

Earlier on Monday, IG Aligarh Range, Sanjeev Gupta said Upadhyay is alive; he confirmed that 4 people have been held for spreading rumours.

30 Jan 2018 11:39 AM

Ranveer Singh, who plays Alauddin Khilji in 'Padmaavat', seems to have entered the big league which includes Aamir Khan with the success.

Box office: 'Padmaavat' takes North America by storm, beats Aamir's records

The period drama is now playing in 326 theatres across the US and Canada in 2D, 3D and IMAX 3D formats.

30 Jan 2018 11:36 AM

Kejriwal said he was sad that the BJP did not participate in the meeting and announced that the Delhi government will approach the Supreme Court for a 'temporary ban' on the ongoing sealing drive. (Photo: PTI/File)

AAP to move SC seeking temporary ban on sealing drive

BJP delegation led by Manoj Tiwari walked out of CM's residence ahead of the meeting, alleging that AAP govt wanted to 'divert' the issue.