Opinion, Reporters diary, 8th Oct 2018, News & Stories from India

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From anti-inflammatory fruits and vegetables to immune-boosting bacteria, there is range of changes one can make to diet that could help reduce pain and protect joints. (Photo: Pixabay)

Here’s what you should eat to beat arthritis

Notably, most common type of arthritis is osteoarthritis and is caused by a wearing-away of the cartilage covering the ends of the bones.

08 Oct 2018 12:56 PM

The girls were beaten up by local villagers for protesting against sexual harassment by local youth in Bihar’s Supaul district. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

9 arrested for beating Bihar schoolgirls who resisted sex harassment

A minor is among the 9 arrested for attacking schoolgirls who resisted sexual assault, police said.

08 Oct 2018 12:55 PM

I'll demolish each one of them: Kangana blasts Sonam for judging her #MeToo story

Kangana had lent support to a woman who accused Vikas Bahl of sexual harassment and had even shared her experience with him.

08 Oct 2018 12:16 PM

Wiping off early losses, benchmark indices rebounded to trade in the positive zone in late morning trade on Monday as banking, oil and gas, auto, healthcare and FMCG shares witnessed fresh spells of buying and short-covering by investors. (Photo: AP)

Sensex, Nifty wipe off early losses on value-buying

The BSE Sensex was trading higher by 118.92 points, or 0.35 per cent, at 34,495.91.

08 Oct 2018 12:03 PM

The retailer continues, however, to look for options to boost its video-on-demand business and offer programs that target customers who live outside of big cities.

Walmart partners with MGM to boost video-on-demand service Vudu

Walmart has been looking to prop up Vudu’s monthly viewership that remains well below that of competitors like Netflix and Hulu LLC.

08 Oct 2018 11:57 AM

The Congress has made a hue and cry over Reliance Defence being given the offset contract in the Rafale fighter jet deal with France, but the party has a lot to answer on the “sweet deals” given to many dubious operators during 10 years of UPA rule. (Photo: PTI)

Partners selected during UPA regime not above board

The party has a lot to answer on the “sweet deals” given to many dubious operators during 10 years of UPA rule.

08 Oct 2018 11:53 AM

Results suggest that too many people are starting business ventures, at least as far as personal returns are concerned. (Photo: Pixabay)

Optimists make poor business decisions, says study

Realists and pessimists are less likely to proceed with unpromising entrepreneurial ventures.

08 Oct 2018 11:44 AM

The All-India IDBI Officers Association has alleged that the board decisions to allow LIC to up stake in the bank to 51 per cent and hand over management control was in violation of oral assurance on maintaining status quo given to the court which has not given its approval.

IDBI officers allege LIC deal violates status quo assurance

IDBI Bank on October 4 allotted about 33.99 crore equity shares to LIC at a price of Rs 61.73 per share.

08 Oct 2018 11:38 AM

It is that time of the year when customers keep all their worries aside and enjoy some retail therapy, joy of gifting and engage in bargain hunting. (Photo: PTI)

India Inc gears up for festive season

The consumer confidence index for India has moved up in September.

08 Oct 2018 11:24 AM

The end appears to be in sight for the problems plaguing imported coal-based projects of Tatas, Adanis and the Essar Group in Gujarat as the state cabinet is all set to approve a rescue plan for their stressed power projects that would allow higher fuel charge, extended power purchase agreement (PPA) and a haircut from lenders.

Light at end of tunnel for Gujarat power companies

The state cabinet is all set to approve a rescue plan for their stressed power projects.

08 Oct 2018 11:17 AM

Stathakopoulos repeated Apple’s statements to the press that it never found malicious chips or vulnerabilities purposely planted in any server or been contacted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) about such concerns.

Apple tells Congress it found no signs of hacking attack

Apple’s top security officer told Congress that it had found no sign of suspicious transmissions or other evidence.

08 Oct 2018 11:15 AM

As the government is planning to hold spectrum auction in the second half of 2020 fiscal, telecom regulator Trai believes the reserve price of Rs 492 crore per Mhz of 5G radiowave is competitive enough.

Trai defends Rs 492 cr/Mhz price for 5G spectrum

Trai believes the reserve price of Rs 492 crore per Mhz of 5G radiowave is competitive enough.

08 Oct 2018 11:08 AM

According to police, the accused Sapna Kulkarni allegedly attacked Shobha Kulkarni in a fit of rage on Saturday. (Representational Image)

Woman stabs her blind aunt to death for refusing to make breakfast

Police said 75-year-old Shobha Kulkarni was stabbed at least 15 times.

08 Oct 2018 11:07 AM

Leading credit rating agencies are likely to face regulatory action over the IL&FC fiasco.

Sebi show-cause notice likely to credit rating agencies in IL&FS failure

Experts say they should adopt a holistic approach in credit rating.

08 Oct 2018 11:03 AM

Gauri Khan celebrates her 48th birthday today. (Courtesy: Instagram/gaurikhan)

See photos: Shah Rukh Khan and AbRam celebrate Gauri Khan’s birthday

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan's wife Gauri Khan is ringing in her 48th birthday today.

08 Oct 2018 10:58 AM

A Hong Kong store is already selling the Pixel 3 XL

The tech giant is all set to take the wraps off its latest smartphones on October 9 at an event in New York.

08 Oct 2018 10:56 AM

The oil market is balanced in terms of supply and demand, Qatar’s Energy Minister Mohammed al-Sada said on Sunday. (Photo: AFP)

Oil market is balanced, says Qatar energy minister

Oil prices have been rising as US sanctions against Iran’s crude exports are set to start next month.

08 Oct 2018 10:54 AM

A grand parade-cum-investiture ceremony was held at the Air Force Station at Hindon in Uttar Pradesh’s Ghaziabad. (Photo: PTI)

Watch: Jaw dropping stunts as Indian Air Force celebrates 86th anniversary

The Indian Air Force came into force in 1932 as the Royal Indian Air Force under then British rule.

08 Oct 2018 10:45 AM

The rupee dropped by another 14 paise to 73.90 per dollar in early trade on Monday as the US currency gained in global markets amid unabated foreign fund outflows.

Rupee falls 14 paise against US dollar in opening trade

The dollar strengthened after China's central bank eased its domestic policy to support the economy.

08 Oct 2018 10:30 AM

Rishi Kapoor was lauded for work in ‘102 Not Out’ and ‘Mulk’ this year.

Amid speculation over illness, Rishi Kapoor makes us ‘carefree’ in video with veteran

Kapoor's picture with another veteran actor will bring a smile on your face, after ‘cancer’ rumours had surfaced.

08 Oct 2018 10:29 AM

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