Technology, Mobiles tabs, 3rd Apr 2018, News & Stories from India

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This photo from remote camera video provided by the Los Angeles Department of Sanitation shows where 13-year-old Jesse Hernandez traced an arc with his fingers, the small arc at center left, as he was swept through a 4-foot diameter pipe after falling into a hole in Griffith Park in Los Angeles, Monday, April 2, 2018. Hernandez spent more than 12 hours in the toxic environment of the sewer system before being rescued. (Photo: AP)

Teenage boy rescued after being lost for 12 hours in Los Angeles sewage

Jesse Hernandez had been playing with other children on wooden planks when he fell about 25 feet and landed in fast-moving sewage.

03 Apr 2018 11:39 AM

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

How this gel could fix your slipped disc

The alcohol in the gel helps reduce the pain.

03 Apr 2018 11:37 AM

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi K Palanisamy (R) and Deputy Chief Minister O Panneerselvam (L) arrived at the venue -- Chepauk near Marina Beach -- around 8 am. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Cauvery issue: TN CM, Dy CM lead hunger strike called by AIADMK

AIADMK hunger strike is against Centre on 'betrayal' for not constituting the Cauvery Management Board.

03 Apr 2018 11:36 AM

On March 20, the apex court had introduced the provision of anticipatory bail in the Act while directing that there would be no automatic arrest on any complaint filed under the law. (Photo: File)

SC to hear Centre's review petition on SC/ST Act today

Attorney General KK Venugopal has sought urgent hearing of the review petition in the SC/ST matter at 2 PM today.

03 Apr 2018 11:18 AM

The Trump administration is now ready to implement its ambitious free and open Indo-Pacific Strategy (Photo: File/PTI)

Indo-Pacific strategy: India can play a ‘weighty role’, says US

A top state department official stated that India has the 'capability and potential' to become an influential player.

03 Apr 2018 11:12 AM

On average, each person individually consumes about eight kilogramme of chocolate per year, researchers said. (Photo: Pixabay)

Study finds chocolate production may be harming environment

Study finds it takes around 1,000 litres of water to produce just one chocolate bar.

03 Apr 2018 11:05 AM

The bodies of the Indians were brought back on Monday in a special aircraft and handed over to their relatives or local authorities in Amritsar, Kolkata and Patna. (Photo: PTI)

Indians killed in Mosul were illegal immigrants, govt had no record: VK Singh

Gen VK Singh said that govt did not have any record of the 40 Indians as they had gone to Iraq through illegal travel agents.

03 Apr 2018 10:35 AM

The areas worst affected by droughts are expected to be southern Africa and South America. (Photo: AFP)

Study finds India at risk of food shortage due to climate change

Climate change is expected to lead to more extremes of both rainfall and drought, with different effects in different parts of world.

03 Apr 2018 10:24 AM

It was at university that he indulged his musical passion as the frontman of a band called Dramatika. (Photo: AP)

Costa Rica elects former rock singer Carlos Alvarado Quesada as new president

Novelist and ex-journalist promised to legalise gay marriage if given office.

03 Apr 2018 9:59 AM

The 30-share barometer, which had gained 286.68 points on the first session of new fiscal on Monday, shed 96.77 points, or 0.29 per cent, to 33,158.59. (Photo: AP)

Sensex turns choppy, Nifty tests 10,200 level

The NSE Nifty trading 29.95 points, or 0.29 per cent, lower at 10,181.85.

03 Apr 2018 9:58 AM

Several towns in western Uttar Pradesh saw violence and a former BSP MLA from Hastinapur, Yogesh Verma, was arrested by the Meerut police in connection with the violence. (Photo: File/PTI)

Ex-BSP MLA 'main conspirator' in Dalit protests, says UP police

2 people were killed and over 70 others injured across Uttar Pradesh during 'Bharat Bandh' protest organised by Dalit organisations.

03 Apr 2018 9:52 AM

A frustrated Saina Nehwal said that her father's support is crucial for her during matches and tagged Commonwealth Games Federation in her tweets. (Photo: AP)

Her father denied access at CWG village, Saina Nehwal hits out

'He can't c my matches and he can't enter the village nor he can meet me in anyway .. what kind of support is this ..@thecgf,' wrote Saina.

03 Apr 2018 9:50 AM

The dollar weakened against other global currencies as China imposed extra tariffs on US products.

Rupee opens 9 paise higher against US dollar

Rupee is trading at 65.09 against US dollar in opening trade on fresh selling of greenback by exporters.

03 Apr 2018 9:42 AM

Channing Tatum and his wife Jenna Dewan.

Channing Tatum and Jenna Dewan split after nearly 9 years of marriage

The couple broke the news in a joint Twitter post on Monday night, saying there are no salacious details behind the split.

03 Apr 2018 9:36 AM

A subsidised cooking gas cylinder will now be cost Rs 494.33 in Kolkata, Rs 489.04 in Mumbai and Rs 479.44 in Chennai. (Photo: PTI)

Non-subsidised LPG price cut by Rs 35 per cylinder

Non-subsidised LPG cylinder now costs Rs 676 in Kolkata, Rs 625 in Mumbai and 663.50 in Chennai.

03 Apr 2018 9:34 AM

In dummies terms this means power can jump between two coils of wire, if they are close enough.

Look Ma, no wires!

A decade after the Qi wireless charging standard was announced, it is finally touching us in practical ways.

03 Apr 2018 9:28 AM

Oppo F7 introduces multiple artificial intelligence technologies to beef up selfies in various ways.

OPPO F7 review: It's Face Time!

The Oppo F7 uses AI, to make your selfies look stunning.

03 Apr 2018 9:22 AM

Dwayne Johnson opens up about battle with depression

The 'Baywatch' star said he was 'devastated and depressed' as he opened up about his inner struggles.

03 Apr 2018 9:17 AM

The Gujarat High Court on Monday directed the police to drop charges of rape and unnatural sex against the doctor and asked them to investigate him for cruelty and sexual harassment. (Photo: File)

Guj HC underlines need to make marital rape ‘illegal or an offence’

Gujarat High Court observed 'destructive attitude' that promotes rape in a marriage can be removed only by making marital rape 'illegal'.

03 Apr 2018 9:17 AM

Google has already teased the launch of the Google Home and Google Home Mini speakers.

Google rumoured to bring cheaper Pixel smartphone, smart speakers for India

The midrange smartphone is expected to cement Google's reputation as a commendable player in the hardware segment.

03 Apr 2018 9:16 AM

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