Opinion, Reporters diary, 9th Oct 2017, News & Stories from India

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Fire fighting operations were on for three days and no casualties were reported. (Photo: Rajesh Jadhav)

Fire at Mumbai Butcher island brought under control after 3 days

The island, officially known as Jawahar Dweep, houses a marine oil terminal of the Mumbai Port Trust (MbPT).

09 Oct 2017 1:07 PM

The country's coffee shipments stood at 3,44,613 tonne in the 2015-16 marketing year. (Photo: Pixabay)

India's coffee exports up 9.36 per cent in 2016-17

Total coffee exports in value terms rose to Rs 6,191.43 crore from Rs 5,275 crore in the said period.

09 Oct 2017 1:06 PM

Couple in Nepal's 'first transgender marriage' finds acceptance

Born and raised as a boy in rural Nepal, Monika Shahi Nath never dreamed she would be a bride, accepted as a wife and daughter-in-law.

09 Oct 2017 1:05 PM

Waterlogging and uprooted trees blocked some thoroughfares of the city, delaying the morning rush hour traffic. (Representational Image | PTI)

Heavy rains with gusty wind hit southern districts of West Bengal

Incessant rain and squally wind affected normal life in the metropolis on the first working day of the week.

09 Oct 2017 12:54 PM

The ‘Brat Pack’ includes the A5 Sportback, S5 Sportback and the A5 Cabriolet.

Audi launches A5 brat pack at Rs 54.02 lakh

The A5 gets to 100kmph in 7.9 seconds and has a top speed of 235kmph.

09 Oct 2017 12:44 PM

The universities can be simply called Aligarh University and Banaras University or be renamed after their founders, a panel member said.(Photo: PTI)

Eliminate Hindu, Muslim words from names of BHU, AMU, recommends UGC

The panel was formed to probe alleged irregularities in 10 central varsities and the recommendations have been made in the AMU audit report.

09 Oct 2017 12:44 PM

Anxious people may be better at making quick decisions: Study

Anxiety is known to affect performance in a number of tasks, like even saying hello to someone.

09 Oct 2017 12:36 PM

After getting hospitalised following Salman's criticism, Zubair Khan files FIR against him

The controversial personality is in no mood to forgive the superstar for slamming him on the reality show.

09 Oct 2017 12:34 PM

Nath, who married 22-year-old Ramesh Nath Yogi in May, initially feared that her in-laws would not welcome her -- a transgender woman (Photo: AFP)

Transgender couple finds acceptance in rural Nepal

Many transgender people in the country still struggle to be open about their identity despite progressive laws in Nepal.

09 Oct 2017 12:32 PM

RBI Governor Urjit Patel said that while Indian policy makers are concerned about growth, it will not take priority over inflation.

Growth important, but not at cost of inflation: RBI Guv Urjit Patel

The slowdown had sparked some calls for lower interest rates, but with inflation rising, the RBI left rates unchanged.

09 Oct 2017 12:27 PM

Why 'no means no' only applies to a woman: Hrithik on Kangana row

From talking about accusations of infidelity being responsible for his divorce to impact of the controversy on his kids, revealed it all.

09 Oct 2017 12:26 PM

Doctors specialising in podiatry warm that the feet gives out around 230 ml of sweat everyday and in the absence of convenient cotton socks to absorb the excess sweat, it just soaks into the unbreatheable material in shoes. (Photo: Pixabay)

Find out why you should never wear shoes without socks

According to experts, wearing shoes without socks, men tend to risk exposing themselves to fungal infections.

09 Oct 2017 12:25 PM

Just in time for the festive season, the facelift adds fresh appeal and a driver's airbag, but it comes at the cost of a price hike.

Maruti Suzuki Celerio facelift launched at Rs 4.15 lakh

The Celerio deserves a pat on the back for starting the 'automatic revolution' in India.

09 Oct 2017 12:22 PM

Reports suggest that the device will selling at a price of $460 and will be available first in the Middle East markets such as UAE and Saudi Arabia.

BlackBerry Motion with 4000mAh battery launched

The ‘Smart Convenience Key’ enables users to instantly access apps and functions that are used most often based on where they are.

09 Oct 2017 12:15 PM

In a recent development, Royal Enfield launched its ever-popular Classic 350 and Classic 500 bikes in new color scheme.

Royal Enfield launches new variants of Classic 350 and Classic 500

These bikes have been remodeled to take the bike riding experience to a whole new level.

09 Oct 2017 12:15 PM

Bahrain, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates all cut diplomatic ties and began a boycott of Qatar on June 5. (Photo: AFP)

If FIFA World Cup goes out of Qatar, diplomatic crisis will end: UAE officials

Qatari officials did not respond to a request for comment on Monday.

09 Oct 2017 12:13 PM

Consumer confidence in the economic scenario of the country has turned negative as people remain pessimistic about price levels, income and dipping employment opportunities. (File Photo)

Consumer confidence in economy turns 'pessimistic'; people worry about jobs, income

These sentiments are in line with the economic data released in the last couple of months that indicate a sluggish growth.

09 Oct 2017 12:07 PM

A bench headed by Justice A K Sikri said the apex court's September 12 order temporarily lifting the stay and permitting sale of firecrackers would be effective from November 1. (Photo: PTI)

Ban on sale of firecrackers in Delhi till Oct 31: SC

Diwali is on October 19 and the order effectively means that no firecrackers will be available for purchase before the festival.

09 Oct 2017 12:05 PM

The ZB-Rocker Vibes have a negative point to counter every positive aspect about it.

Zoook ZB-Rocker Vibes review: Quasi AirPods on a budget

The Zoook ZB-Rocker Vibes are essentially good quality stereo Bluetooth earbuds, without falling into the ‘smart’ accessories bracket.

09 Oct 2017 12:02 PM

The birds will be able to lay eggs containing the disease-fighting agent. (Photo: Pixabay)

Japan scientists grow drugs in chicken eggs

Japanese researchers have genetically engineered hens whose eggs contain drugs that can fight serious diseases including cancer.

09 Oct 2017 11:59 AM

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