Technology, Mobiles tabs, 31st Aug 2018, News & Stories from India

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Technology Mobiles & Tabs 31 Aug 2018

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Yamla Pagla Deewana Phir Se movie review: Just another generic, unfunny drama

It is a kind of film where the otherwise good ensemble is also kind of bored performing the same old buffoonery.

31 Aug 2018 1:52 PM

In a consultation paper on the subject, the Law Commission also cited examples of Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) student leader Kanhaiya Kumar, who was charged with sedition over the alleged anti-India slogans on the campus. (Photo: File)

Criticism of country cannot be considered sedition, says Law Commission

'If country is not open to positive criticism, there lies little difference between pre and post-independence eras.' the commission said.

31 Aug 2018 1:43 PM

Students and teachers in South Korea will need to find new ways of staying alert through the long school day, after the government said Friday it will ban coffee sales in schools.

South Korea bans coffee in schools

Selling highly caffeinated drinks to students in schools has already been banned since 2013.

31 Aug 2018 1:39 PM

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Depressed children likely to have skill deficits

Mental health professionals need to work with teachers and parents to identify depressive symptoms early.

31 Aug 2018 1:33 PM

Shares of Yes Bank continued to fall for the fourth straight session on Friday, plunging 7 per cent.

Yes Bank shares continue to fall; plunge 7 per cent

It has received RBI's approval for continuance of Rana Kapoor as MD and CEO of the company.

31 Aug 2018 1:29 PM

With aid from Smriti Irani, village in Rahul Gandhi's Amethi to go digital soon

The Pindara Thakur village in the Congress president's constituency has been picked under the Digital India Programme of the government.

31 Aug 2018 1:22 PM

The telecom giant will topple Bharti Airtel from its current pole position and will have the firepower to take on competition in the Indian telecom market, which has intensified with the aggressive entry of Reliance Jio.

Vodafone completes merger with Idea, creates India's largest mobile operator

The merger of Idea Cellular and Vodafone ic omplete, creating India's biggest telecom service provider with over 408 million subscribers.

31 Aug 2018 1:15 PM

NASA set to launch space laser to track Earth's melting ice

NASA will measure the changes in the heights of Earth’s polar ice in unprecedented detail.

31 Aug 2018 12:59 PM

Say no to negative energy with these spiritual plants

So, say goodbye to negativity and embrace the positive life!

31 Aug 2018 12:55 PM

NITI Aayog vice-chairman Rajiv Kumar on Thursday said that the objective of demonetisation was to help reduce cash transactions.

Objective of demonetisation was to reduce cash transactions: Niti Aayog VC

RBI report revealed that almost all demonetised notes were returned to banks.

31 Aug 2018 12:52 PM

Life in Kashmir was disrupted for the second consecutive day today due to a complete shutdown called by separatists in view of Article 35A. (Photo: File)

Supreme Court adjourns hearing on Article 35A to January 2019

The Centre and state argued that any debate on Article 35A has direct repercussions on law and order in the state.

31 Aug 2018 12:45 PM

People with disorders that weaken the immune system are vulnerable to the infection (Photo: AFP)

Infection that killed 1 and left 11 with mutilated genitals linked to diabetes drug

The infection occurs when body tissue is dead or dying as the bacteria enters through a cut and infects the scrotum or the penis.

31 Aug 2018 12:44 PM

The home minister said the new governor Satya Pal Malik has a long political career and he was appointed by President Ram Nath Kovind. (Photo: File | PTI)

Rajnath Singh disapproves J&K BJP chief's comments on ex-Governor Vohra

Ravinder Raina was purportedly seen on video saying that BJP did not want to continue with Vohra and "our own man" had now been appointed.

31 Aug 2018 12:37 PM

Coca-Cola on Friday said it had agreed to buy global coffee chain Costa from its owner Whitbread for 3.9 billion pounds (USD 5.1 billion). (Photo: AP)

Coca-Cola buys coffee chain Costa for 3.9 billion pounds

Hot beverages is one of the few remaining segments of the total beverage landscape where Coca-Cola does not have a global brand.

31 Aug 2018 12:35 PM

The combination will have all India revenue market share of 32.2 per cent and take the numero uno slot in nine telecom circles.

Vodafone Idea complete merger to creates India's largest mobile operator

The board has appointed Balesh Sharma as the CEO, the companies said in a joint statement.

31 Aug 2018 12:31 PM

On allegations that the police delayed filing the complaint in the case, the SHO said the complaint was lodged on Wednesday and not earlier. (Representational image)

Teenage girl kidnapped, forced to drink alcohol, gangraped near Noida

Kidnapped by two men on her way home from sewing classes, she was raped and then dumped outside her house in Dastampur village next morning.

31 Aug 2018 12:24 PM

Fuel prices have again witnessed a hike on Friday morning with petrol being sold at Rs. 78.52 per litre and diesel at Rs. 70.21 per litre Delhi.

Fuel prices on the rise: Petrol Rs 78.52, diesel Rs 70.21 in Delhi

People are facing problems due to rise in the price of petrol and diesel.

31 Aug 2018 12:17 PM

NASA mission to find how giant Mars mountains formed

Mars has some of the tallest mountains in the solar system.

31 Aug 2018 12:12 PM

Boys report more violence in teen dating

More research is needed to understand why boys are reporting more dating violence.

31 Aug 2018 12:08 PM

Jupiter's Great Red Spot reveals signs of water: NASA

The findings support theoretical and computer-simulation models that have predicted abundant water on Jupiter.

31 Aug 2018 11:57 AM

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