Opinion, Reporters diary, 28th Nov 2016, News & Stories from India

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Opinion Reporter\'s Diary 28 Nov 2016

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World over, one in every four Wi-Fi hotspots is a sitting duck

Top 20 countries with the highest percentage of non-encrypted Wi-Fi hotspots include Thailand, France, Israel, US and few more.

28 Nov 2016 3:31 PM

Both Saina Nehwal and PV Sindhu are clubbed in the 2 halves and could set up a mouth-watering final clash on Sunday. (Photo: AFP)

Sensational Sindhu sets sight on fourth Macau Open title

It would be a sort of comeback for 2014 Commonwealth Games gold medallist P Kashyap, who had taken a break after the Denmark Open.

28 Nov 2016 3:27 PM

KLF chief Mintoo trimmed beard, wanted to escape via Goa

Revealing that a pistol and 6 cartridges had been recovered from Mintoo, Deep added that he was also carrying some cash.

28 Nov 2016 3:19 PM

Flags flew at half-mast at official buildings across the country as a mark of respect for the revolutionary icon, despite a relationship that was often warmer in rhetoric than reality. (Photo: AP)

North Korea mourns Castro: A distant 'comrade'

The Cuban leader was awarded the title of ‘DPRK (North Korea) Hero’ for his efforts to strengthen relations between two countries.

28 Nov 2016 3:19 PM

According to the Central Board of Excise and Customs (CBEC) circular, importers and exporters will henceforth not be required to submit paper documents.

Custom dept to move towards paperless regime

The department is doing away with submission of certain documents physically by importers.

28 Nov 2016 3:11 PM

The government believes that leaving the EU automatically means leaving the EEA, but British Influence argues that it must first invoke Article 127 of the EEA agreement, which requires the approval of MPs. (Photo: Representational Image/AFP)

UK faces another Brexit legal fight over single market

The High Court earlier ruled it must seek parliamentary approval before triggering Article 50 of the EU's Lisbon Treaty.

28 Nov 2016 3:11 PM

The returns from investment made in ETF are generally more than the returns from other investments.

EPFO invests Rs 9,723 crore in ETF till Oct 31: govt

The total corpus of EPFO was Rs 7.49 lakh crore as on March 31, 2016.

28 Nov 2016 3:08 PM

South African President Jacob Zuma. (Photo: AFP)

3 South African ministers call for Zuma to resign

His leadership, came under further pressure this month when a corruption probe unearthed fresh allegations of misconduct.

28 Nov 2016 3:05 PM

A stinging post amidst demonetisation woes (Photo: Facebook)

Ex-serviceman's terse take on demonetisation woes

The army man told a man defending the inconvenience to people that he should show patriotism for getting OROP and CPC for them.

28 Nov 2016 2:44 PM

Harshvardhan Kapoor, the front runner for the best debut awards this season!

The newest Kapoor on the block, Harshvardhan Kapoor, is making noise for all the right reasons.

28 Nov 2016 2:22 PM

Experts have warned that the growing culture of eating in the office could lead to weight gain. (Photo: Flickr)

Eating food at desk hampers worker's productivity

Food with pungent smell like oily fish, cheese and egg sandwiches are having an adverse effect on working conditions and office culture.

28 Nov 2016 2:20 PM

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley. (Photo: PTI)

Arun Jaitley introduces Income Tax Amendment Bill in LS to fight tax evasion

The Income Tax Amendment bill proposes a 30% tax on undisclosed income, plus 10% penalty as also a 33% surcharge.

28 Nov 2016 2:12 PM

In terms of quantity, the exports have dipped to 101.04 million kg from 106.36 million kg in the corresponding period last fiscal.

India's tea exports decline by 2 pc in first half of FY16

As per the Tea Board, the exports in value terms remained slightly higher in the six-month period of the 2016-17.

28 Nov 2016 2:10 PM

Highlighting the joys of sharing (Photo: Facebook)

Exchange books for free food at cafe in Delhi

The cafe in Delhi's North Campus is trying to unite people and driving a change in behaviour.

28 Nov 2016 1:58 PM

Sugar substitutes like aspartame are designed to promote weight loss and decrease the incidence of metabolic syndrome. (Photo: Pixabay)

Low calorie drinks actually boost weight: study

There has been some evidence that they actually can make you hungrier and may be associated with increased calorie consumption.

28 Nov 2016 1:55 PM

A view of a deserted street during the Bharat Bandh called by Left parties against demonetization of high value currency notes, in Agartala on Monday. (Photo: PTI)

Oppn protests hit life in Kerala, Tripura; fail in Bengal

The bandh evoked a good response in Tripura with schools, colleges remaining closed and vehicles staying off the roads.

28 Nov 2016 1:51 PM

Metal penis to help men with erectile dysfunction

The prototype device is to be tested on animals and could be available to men within a few years.

28 Nov 2016 1:45 PM

Taylor reached his 16th test century in a match he wasn't expected to play because of eyesight problems. (Photo: AFP)

Pakistan in big trouble as NZ set mammoth target

The hosts are now in a position to win a test series against Pakistan in New Zealand for the first time since 1985.

28 Nov 2016 1:45 PM

Commerce and Industry Minister Nirmala Sitharaman

Indian economy grew 7.1% in first half of fiscal year: govt

Commerce Minister Nirmala Sitharaman says country maintained a GDP growth rate of 7.2 per cent in 2014-15.

28 Nov 2016 1:27 PM

Former chief economic advisor Kaushik Basu.

Demonetisation likely to fail, says Kaushik Basu

Former chief economic adviser says measure poorly designed, with scant attention paid to laws of market.

28 Nov 2016 1:08 PM

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