Opinion, Reporters diary, 30th Oct 2017, News & Stories from India

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Opinion Reporter\'s Diary 30 Oct 2017

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With the country looking to embrace the modern technology for a digital future, these solar powered appliances will go a long way to be a solution to an eco-friendly future.

These solar appliances give a 'modern boost' to rural areas

Solar powered appliances utilising Li-ion batteries are successful in bringing modern urban technologies to rural areas.

30 Oct 2017 12:37 PM

Snack or meal: Feeling full depends on how you look at food, study finds

Marketing food as ‘snacks', is fuelling the obesity crisis.

30 Oct 2017 12:33 PM

October: Varun gifts fans first look as month comes to an end, release advanced

Varun had tweeted earlier that the film will release on June 1, 2018, but now, it will hit the screens on April 13, 2018.

30 Oct 2017 12:33 PM

Senior advocate Kapil Sibal, appearing for the West Bengal government, told the Supreme Court that the plea has been filed by the labour department of the state as subsidies under these schemes have to be given by them. (Photo: PTI)

SC quashes Mamata govt's plea against Aadhaar

'Let Mamata Banerjee come and file a plea as an individual. We will entertain it as she will be an individual,' the top court said.

30 Oct 2017 12:29 PM

Spacey's announcement, posted on his Twitter account at midnight.

Kevin Spacey comes out as gay, apologises after misconduct accusation

Accusation against Spacey came after more than 50 women accused movie mogul Harvey Weinstein of misconduct.

30 Oct 2017 12:27 PM

Akshay Kumar and Twinkle Khanna, Vinod and Mallika Dua.

Vinod Dua not too pleased with Twinkle defending Akshay over 'sexist' jibe at Mallika

After criticism of Akshay's comment on his daughter, the journalist called Twinkle's response a ‘prosaic excuse from an embarrassed wife.'

30 Oct 2017 12:25 PM

The government has said small savings accounts like PPF or NSC will be closed before their maturity in case status of the holder changes from resident to non-resident Indians. (Photo: PTI/Representational)

PPF account to be shut, NSC to get encashed if holder status changes to NRI

Such holders whose status changes to NRI will earn only post office savings account rate of 4 per cent.

30 Oct 2017 12:24 PM

Meanwhile, gold fell 0.16 per cent at USD 1,271.20 an ounce in Singapore on Monday. (Photo: PTI)

Gold futures go down after sluggish global leads

Gold is trading at Rs 29,275 per 10 grams as participants cut down their bets amid a weak global trend.

30 Oct 2017 12:08 PM

Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley with former chief minister Prem Kumar Dhumal during launch of BJP Golden Vision document for the Assembly elections, in Shimla on Sunday. (Photo: PTI)

Himachal Pradesh polls: 'Focus on jobs, women's safety,' says BJP in vision document

The document promised a 24-hour helpline in the chief minister's office for reporting all types of crimes.

30 Oct 2017 12:07 PM

Yamaha’s Cross Hub is first of the three concept cars to have come without any design inputs from noted designer Gordon Murray.

Yamaha pickup truck showcased at 2017 Tokyo Motor Show

The Japanese bikemaker has unveiled a pickup that can carry four people and two motorcycles.

30 Oct 2017 12:00 PM

Renault is planning to compete with the more premium SUVs, like the Hyundai Creta, in the Rs 12-15 lakh price bracket.

Renault to launch Captur on November 6

Display units of the new premium SUV from Renault will be available in showroom on the same day.

30 Oct 2017 11:54 AM

In January his year, Findern Primary School in Derby raised eyebrows after announcing plans to let its pupils wear slippers in the classroom. (Photo: AFP)

Want to increase productivity? Wear slippers to work

A retailer claims wearing slippers to work could boost mood of employees and thus their productivity.

30 Oct 2017 11:41 AM

Sharma called the dismissals of New Zealand’s Colin Munro, Kane Williamson, Latham and Henry Nicholls the turning point of the game. (Photo: PTI)

India vs New Zealand: Rohit Sharma praises India's bowling efforts post series win

The vice-captain, who smashed a ton, showered praises on Bhuvneshwar Kumar and fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah.

30 Oct 2017 11:37 AM

Most migrants believe they will be able to make good money in Dubai in just a few years – an illusion unscrupulous agents create. (Photo: AFP/File)

'Dubai is danger': Body bags of 450 Indian workers sent home since 2014

About 10,000 people migrate to the Gulf states every year from Telangana, and about 200 on average from Kalleda.

30 Oct 2017 11:37 AM

According to a study published in the journal Scientific Reports, doctors were able to re-awaken his nerves using spinal cord epidural stimulation (scES). (Photo: Pixabay)

Paralysed man gets back on feet after electric stimulation to spine

Paraplegic man had lost the use of his legs following completely severing his spine in the crash.

30 Oct 2017 11:23 AM

Ease of doing business remains a major concern: Sunil Mittal

Country has moved up marginally to 130 rank in ease of doing business among 190 countries evaluated by World Bank.

30 Oct 2017 11:18 AM

On one occasion the Prime Minister said, 'Why can't they just do their job?’ an aide was quoted as saying. (Photo: AP)

‘Sleaze dossier’ of sexual misconduct by Party members shown to British PM Theresa May

Theresa May is likely to be forced into a Cabinet reshuffle.

30 Oct 2017 11:14 AM

Scientists have become aware of the important role of microbes existing inside the human gastrointestinal tract, called the gut microbiome. (Photo: Pixabay)

Microbiome in gut may up risk of PTSD, says study

PTSD is a serious psychiatric disorder that can develop after a person experiences a traumatic event.

30 Oct 2017 11:12 AM

HSBC net income of nearly $3 billion, swinging from a loss of $617 million the previous year.

HSBC posts higher 3Q profit as Asian pivot pays off

HSBC is in the midst of carrying out a restructuring with the goal of increasing profitability.

30 Oct 2017 10:58 AM

Ransomware works by taking over a computer and demands a ransom payment. (represenattive image)

WannaCry cyberattack on UK health service preventable

Around 81 trusts haven't updates their systems to secure software protection.