Technology, Mobiles tabs, 31st Aug 2017, News & Stories from India

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Technology Mobiles & Tabs 31 Aug 2017

Technology, Mobiles tabs, 31 Aug 2017

U Mumba and Jaipur Pink Panthers players in action during their Pro Kabaddi League match in Mumbai on Thursday. (Photo: PTI)

Pro Kabaddi: Telugu Titans down Tamil Thalaivas, U Mumba beat Jaipur Pink Panthers

In the second Match of the evening, U Mumba beat Jaipur Pink Panthers 36-32 to finish their home leg with a victory.

31 Aug 2017 11:58 PM

The Xperia XZ1 Compact shares the specs under the hood as the Xperia Z1 with same SoC, RAM and Adreno 540 GPU. The smartphone packs a Triluminous 4.6-inch HD display with 720 x 1280 pixel resolution.

Sony launches Xperia XZ1, Xperia XZ1 Compact, Xperia XA1 Plus at IFA 2017

These smartphones come with some noteworthy features such as MotionEye camera with 3D-image sensing, Hi-Res audio, HDR display.

31 Aug 2017 9:40 PM

Earlier on Thursday, Ishrat had alleged that two of her four children - a daughter and a son - are missing in Kolkata. (Photo: ANI)

Kolkata Police traces triple talaq petitioner Ishrat Jahan's 2 missing children

A top official confirmed that the police have traced the kids who were taken to a relative's place by Ishrat's husband.

31 Aug 2017 9:29 PM

In a Twitter message, Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his condolences to families of those who lost their lives in the building collapse. (Photo: PTI)

Narendra Modi expresses condolences for Mumbai building collapse victims

A 5-storey building collapsed on Thursday in Mumbai's Bhindi Bazaar area claiming 19 lives.

31 Aug 2017 9:17 PM

The indefinite shutdown in the hills, which had entered its 78th day on Thursday, demanding a separate Gorkhaland state, had paralysed normal life. (Photo: PTI)

GJM suspends bandh in Darjeeling hills for 12 days: Binay Tamang

Earlier, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee met the GJM delegation to combat unrest in the hilly areas of Darjeeling.

31 Aug 2017 8:45 PM

But as it turns out, the Touch Bar isn’t the breaking feature that Apple hoped it to be, with a growing of customers unimpressed planning to opt for a MacBook Pro version with a smaller price tag.

Touch Bar is pointless, says former Apple employee

Rospach explained that Apple should either launch more configuration of MacBook Pro without the Touch Bar or go all-in.

31 Aug 2017 8:40 PM

Worldwide, about 10 million people are afflicted with the disease (Photo: AFP)

Human stem cells restore mobility in monkeys with Parkinson's

Parkinson's is a degenerative disease that erodes motor functions. Typical symptoms include shaking, rigidity and difficulty walking.

31 Aug 2017 8:16 PM

Kiran Kumar further said there was no problem in any of the stages of launch of IRNSS-1H mission launch, but heat shield has to separate and once that happens it gets into the orbit. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Launch mission of first navigation satellite IRNSS-1H unsuccessful, says ISRO

The ISRO chairman said that the satellite got separated internally but it was enclosed within the heat shield.

31 Aug 2017 8:01 PM

Vijay, the sweeper who died, had his back to the vehicle and didn't see it. (Photo: File/Representational)

Delhi: Sweeper gets crushed under wheels of reversing bus, driver arrested

The incident happened at the DTC yard in east Delhi's Kalyanpuri in the early hours on Wednesday.

31 Aug 2017 7:50 PM

The family also receives nasty comments on her appearance (Photo: Facebook)

Girl born without face defies all odds, lives to celebrate 9th birthday

Even as doctors asked parents to prepare for her funeral when she was born, the family remained determined to give the child a better life.

31 Aug 2017 7:44 PM

The Galaxy J7 Plus bears a look very similar to the recently launched J7 Pro, which is arguably a very premium-looking device.

Samsung's next dual-cam phone is the Galaxy J7 Plus

The Galaxy J7 Plus could be the second phone after the Note 8 to feature Samsung’s dual camera setup.

31 Aug 2017 7:33 PM

The accused, Nitin Malhotra, was arrested on Tuesday from Farsh Bazar area of Shahdara. (Photo: File/Representational)

Delhi police arrests man posing as Sri Lankan High Commission employee

The offender had purchased the car from a Sri Lankan minister, said Deputy Commissioner of Police (Shahdara) Nupur Prasad.

31 Aug 2017 7:29 PM

Just as drivers observe the rules of the road, most pedestrians follow certain social codes when navigating a hallway or a crowded thoroughfare.

New robot can follow pedestrian traffic rules

MIT scientists have developed a robot with "socially aware navigation," that can pace along side pedestrians.

31 Aug 2017 7:17 PM

The High Court had issued notice to the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and sought their response within five days. (Photo: File)

Money laundering case: Delhi court extends Moin Qureshi's ED custody by 4 days

Moin Qureshi on Wednesday challenged his arrest in the Delhi High Court in regards to the matter.

31 Aug 2017 7:03 PM

The same was true for boys who started drinking before 14 (Photo: Pixabay)

Risk of having sex early quadruples among girls who start drinking young

The study found that girls who drink before they are 13 have a higher risk of STIs and unplanned pregnancy.

31 Aug 2017 7:02 PM

The poll conducted by Victoria Milan, a website dedicated to facilitating extra-marital affairs revealed that oral sex is high on their to-do lists. (Photo: Pixabay)

Cheating partners prefer oral sex in affairs

Oral sex is a deal-breaker for 65 per cent of women and 68 per cent of men when it comes to their extra-marital affairs, says study

31 Aug 2017 6:58 PM

In the foreseeable future, you will be able to speak phrases such as “Ok Google, wash my clothes”

Google Assistant rolls out to third-party speakers

Google is preparing to roll out its Assistant to third party speakers and other appliances.

31 Aug 2017 6:58 PM

There were allegations that the deaths happened due to disruption in the oxygen supply as the vendor had not been paid for several months. (Photo: PTI)

Gorakhpur: Ex-principal of BRD medical college, wife sent to 14 days of custody

Rajiv Mishra was suspended as principal of the medical college on August 12 after the children deaths were reported.

31 Aug 2017 6:47 PM

The truck was trying to overtake the motorcycle but ended up hitting it near the Assam Bhawan, the police said. (Photo: File/Representational)

Delhi: Armyman rams truck into bike killing 1, injuring another; arrested

The victims have been identified as Naushad Aminuddin (37) and Mohammad Arif (46), the police said.

31 Aug 2017 6:12 PM

India's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth slipped to 5.7 per cent during the first quarter of the current financial year. Photo: AP/Representational

India's GDP hit hard by GST as it slips to 5.7 per cent in June quarter

This indicates the economy is reeling under the impact of the destocking activity and the uncertainty prevailing under GST.

31 Aug 2017 6:09 PM

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