Technology, Mobiles tabs, 28th Oct 2018, News & Stories from India

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Technology Mobiles & Tabs 28 Oct 2018

Technology, Mobiles tabs, 28 Oct 2018

This also means that other activities like chess, yoga, sports and other video games can be effective as well (Photo: AFP)

Research shows playing Tetris may be helpful for soothing a worried mind

While the ratings were only meant to make them uncomfortable, scientists found that the game did actually work for soothing their mind.

28 Oct 2018 8:51 PM

For example, when reaching a dead end, the robot uses its classification abilities to determine whether it is blocked by a wall (Photo: PIxabay)

Robotic bat that uses sound to map environments developed by scientists

The Robat is equipped with an ultrasonic speaker that produces frequency-modulated chirps at a rate typically used by bats.

28 Oct 2018 7:24 PM

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan's former wife and British-Pakistani journalist Reham Khan asserted that there is no democracy in the country at the moment and it is more of martial law that is governing the nation. (Photo: ANI)

No democracy in Pakistan currently, situation like martial law: Reham Khan

What democracy is this where without asking people or taking suggestions, without confiding in parliament, decisions are made, she asked.

28 Oct 2018 7:09 PM

The alleged tout, identified as Indrajeet Gupta (32), was caught with 44 tickets booked online worth Rs 2.12 lakh. (Representational image | Pixabay)

Mumbai: Man caught with railway tickets worth over Rs 2 lakh in Mankhurd

Officials said investigations have shown that the accused has so far booked 2,042 tickets worth Rs 57.69 lakh using the same modus operandi.

28 Oct 2018 6:54 PM

Rakesh Sharma biopic: Shah Rukh Khan set to begin early next year, confirms producer

Reportedly titled "Saare Jahaan Se Achcha", the film may have Bhumi Pednekar as female lead opposite SRK.

28 Oct 2018 6:48 PM

The solutions are aimed to provide a platform for its technology partner to showcase and position the Field Force Management and Asset Tracking solutions, which will enable GCR’s Integration partners to offer these to various verticals such as Education, Retail, Hospitality, BFSI, Manufacturing, and more.

GCR announces strategic alliance with one more technology partner on its platform

Global Channel Resources India announced its strategic alliance with one more Technology Partner to onboard two new tracking solutions.

28 Oct 2018 6:47 PM

Supporters of sacked Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickeremesinghe gather outside his official residence on Sunday. (Photo: AP)

Sri Lanka crisis: 3 injured as minister Ranatunga's guard fires at mob

Parliamentarian Arjuna Ranatunga's guard shot and injured three people at the state-run Ceylon Petroleum Corporation.

28 Oct 2018 6:33 PM

Qatar had announced in September it had approved legislation to scrap the visa system -- a lynchpin of the country's "kafala", or sponsorship, system which many liken to modern-day slavery. (Representational image | AP)

Now, foreign workers in Qatar no longer need boss' permission to leave country

All but five per cent of company's workforce, reportedly those in most senior positions, can leave without prior permission from employers.

28 Oct 2018 6:32 PM

The RoboTurk framework allows people to direct the robot arms in real time with a smartphone and a browser by showing the robot how to carry out tasks like picking up objects, said Ajay Mandlekar.

New method helps robots to learn tasks from people

Scientists are testing two frameworks that could make it faster and easier to teach robot arms.

28 Oct 2018 5:52 PM

The assailant, J Srinivasa Rao, had attacked Jagan 'to do away with him' and caused a bleeding injury in furtherance of his attempt, the airport police said. (Photo: ANI)

Knife attack on Reddy was attempt to murder him: Police remand report

The attack on Reddy, who escaped with a 'deep' cut, led to a political slugfest between the ruling TDP and YSR Congress.

28 Oct 2018 5:49 PM

The Congress MP from Thiruvananthapuram further slammed Prime Minister Modi-led central government for its souring ties with its neighbouring countries, saying that the foreign policy cannot be made 'on a whim or impulse'. (Photo: File)

Shashi Tharoor quotes RSS source, says 'PM Modi like scorpion sitting on shivling'

Tharoor asserted that the 'personality cult of the PM has not gone down well with RSS and has been a cause of frustration within its ranks'.

28 Oct 2018 5:42 PM

The Nokia 7.1 will make its way to the Indian shores in November and it will be priced under Rs 30,000.

Nokia 7.1 India launch in November: Report

The Nokia 7.1 sports a 5.84-inch PureDisplay 19:9 display with a resolution of 2280x1080 pixels and HDR10 support.

28 Oct 2018 4:40 PM

The shop owner lived a recluse life after swallowing his dentures (Photo: AFP)

Kolkata man able to eat three years after damage caused by swallowing dentures

Medics had to perform reconstructive surgery to close the fistula which was caused by the injury.

28 Oct 2018 4:37 PM

The Allahabad HC bench, in a 2:1 majority ruling, had ordered that the 2.77 acres of disputed land be partitioned equally among three parties -- the Sunni Waqf Board, the Nirmohi Akhara and Ram Lalla. (Photo: File | PTI)

Ayodhya dispute: SC likely to hear pleas against Allahabad HC verdict tomorrow

On September 27, the apex court had declined to refer the case to a five-judge constitution bench.

28 Oct 2018 4:18 PM

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

Mindfulness meditation may reduce anxiety with breast biopsy

A stereotactic breast biopsy is a procedure that has a high frequency and is really stressful.

28 Oct 2018 4:18 PM

The speaker also questioned Sirisena's decision to withdraw the security of Wickremesinghe. (Photo: AP)

Sri Lanka Parliament speaker recognises Ranil Wickremesinghe as PM

It came as a major relief to the embattled UNP leader, who was sacked last week by President Maithripala Sirisena.

28 Oct 2018 3:56 PM

Few smokers know about added sugar in cigarettes

It increases the amount of harmful chemicals in smoke.

28 Oct 2018 3:39 PM

Police were informed about the incident at 7:30 am and a team from the Timarpur police station visited the spot, the official said. (Representational image)

Delhi: Body of minor girl found stuffed in trolley bag at roadside

Police found the body of an almost eight to nine-year-old girl with a strangulation mark on the neck upon opening the unclaimed bag.

28 Oct 2018 3:38 PM

A team of police personnel from Kochi took Easwar into custody from his flat in Thiruvananthapuram in connection with case registered under IPC Sections 153 and 117, police said. (Photo: Twitter | @RahulEaswar)

Rahul Easwar arrested for ‘spilling blood on Sabarimala premises’ remark

Easwar had claimed that 20 devotees opposing entry of women were ready to inflict knife injuries on themselves on temple premises.

28 Oct 2018 3:18 PM

All the new members were felicitated with a traditional shawl by party president Amit Shah. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

Former ISRO chairman Madhavan Nair, 4 others join BJP in Kerala

Along with Madhavan Nair, four others also joined the BJP and were inducted into the party by BJP chief Amit Shah.

28 Oct 2018 2:56 PM

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