Technology, Mobiles tabs, 2nd Dec 2017, News & Stories from India

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The take-home message for patients is that this practice is safe if done appropriately. (Photo: Pixabay)

‘Overlapping’ neurosurgery not tied to higher complication or death rates

One aspect of surgery the study didn’t address is patient consent.

02 Dec 2017 2:15 PM

Our systems are not designed to allow for meaningful conversations that may take some time. (Photo: Pixabay)

Doctors rarely discuss end-of-life care for chronic lung conditions

The most important part of the conversation is taking the time to hear what a patient has to say.

02 Dec 2017 2:01 PM

Kaspersky, is ranked as one of the world’s top cyber security vendors for consumers by Gartner.

UK cyber agency targets Kaspersky in warning on Russian software

Kaspersky’s anti-virus software was banned from US government networks earlier this year on concerns the company has close ties to Moscow.

02 Dec 2017 1:52 PM

Ericsson estimates that mobile data traffic in India will grow by 11 times by 2023.

Ericsson's 5.75Gbps 5G test bed showcased in India

Ericsson’s test bed achieves up to 5.75Gbps data transmission speed with a low latency of 3 milliseconds.

02 Dec 2017 1:42 PM

Geoffrey Rush quits as head of AACTA after 'inappropriate behaviour' complaint

The Academy award-winning actor stepped down as president of the Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts.

02 Dec 2017 1:40 PM

Apple has previously been awarded patents for flexible screens and a foldable phone with "carbon nanotubes" that bend to form the center hinge.

Apple may release a foldable iPhone in future

It is to be noted that Apple often files for patents which never see the actual release.

02 Dec 2017 1:38 PM

A micro-artist renowned as Turkey’s Microangelo, a pun on Italian Renaissance master Michelangelo. (Photo: Facebook/HasanKale)

Turkish "Microangelo" tells Istanbul's tale on miniature objects

For him, no object is too small - from fig seeds to bottle caps, lentils to fishbone.

02 Dec 2017 1:36 PM

With many offenders in their teens or early 20s, east London has preempted new legislation by asking shopkeepers to challenge young people buying acid and refuse sales if they are suspicious of customers’ intentions. (Photo: AFP)

Acid attacks rising steadily in London; 454 incidents reported

Head of the London-based Acid Survivors Trust International, said victims were 'incredibly strong, resilient and courageous individuals.'

02 Dec 2017 1:33 PM

Gujarat will go to polls in two phases. The first phase is slated on December 9, while the second phase is on December 14. (Photo: Representational/PTI)

Ahead of Gujarat polls, BJP suspends 24 members for anti-party activities

The BJP reportedly on Friday suspended former MPs Bhupendrasinh Prabhatsinh Solanki, Kanye Patel and Bimal Shah along with 21 others.

02 Dec 2017 1:31 PM

Sensex started week lower at 33,640.51 and hovered between 33,770.15 and 33,797.78 before settling week at 32,832.94.

Sensex tumbles 846 points for the week, Nifty below 10,200

Nifty started week lower at 10,361.05 and traded in range of 10,409.55 and 10,108.55 to end at 10,121.80.

02 Dec 2017 1:27 PM

The Environment Ministry said Friday the woman was killed the previous day by a tiger shark off the remote island. (Photo: Pixabay)

Shark kills US tourist off remote Costa Rican island

A dive master also suffered a shark bite but was conscious and in relatively stable.

02 Dec 2017 1:23 PM

To get Explore, simply update your Hike Messenger on the Google Playstore or iTunes.

Five things you can do on Hike 'Explore'

Hike Messenger has rolled out ‘explore,’ where users can find everything from daily news to cricket updates.

02 Dec 2017 1:20 PM

A 1986-batch IAS officer of the Arunachal Pradesh-Goa-Mizoram and Union Territory (AGMUT) cadre, Mr Prakash has been "prematurely repatriated" to his parent cadre from the Union rural development ministry. (Photo: Screen grab from YouTube)

Anshu Prakash appointed chief secretary of Delhi government

Prakash, who succeeds M M Kuty, will have to strike a fine balance between the AAP government and the office of the Lieutenant Governor.

02 Dec 2017 1:19 PM

Stan Wawrinka is now well on the road to recovery and is confident of being a part of the season-opening Australian Open. (Photo:AP)

Stan Wawrinka eyes Australian Open return after long injury-layoff

Wawrinka was seen struggling with a knee problem during his first-round loss at the Wimbledon.

02 Dec 2017 1:18 PM

Head and neck cancer patients who smoke and also drink may be creating more problems for themselves than they realize. (Photo: Pixabay)

Smoking, drinking worsen prognosis for head and neck cancers

Worldwide, head and neck squamous cell carcinoma is the seventh most common type of cancer.

02 Dec 2017 1:15 PM

Frank Islam left his family and friends in India with just USD 35 to pursue his life-long dream of owning a business. He went on to become founder and CEO of a company worth more than USD 300 million. (Photo: Twitter)

Immigrants future of US: Indian-American philanthropist at Naturalization Ceremony

Frank Islam made these remarks during a ceremony where some 200 foreign nationals took the oath of citizenship.

02 Dec 2017 1:12 PM

Specialists recommend increasing community awareness and emphasizing the health risks associated with coloured-powder. (Photo: Pixabay)

Hindu tradition of throwing ‘Holi’ colours may carry health risks

Wear sunglasses, swim goggles and/or a hat with a brim to enjoy yourself without worry!

02 Dec 2017 12:59 PM

pple was in the news a few months ago for a similar kind of incident involving another third-party component supplier — UK’s Imagination Technologies. (Representative Image)

Apple rumoured to make its own power management chips

Apple is reportedly working on power management chips for use in next-gen iPhones.

02 Dec 2017 12:56 PM

Union Shipping and Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari had assured the organisation during his UK visit that India would rededicate itself with renewed commitment towards the development of the objectives of IMO, if re-elected. (Photo: PTI)

India re-elected to International Maritime Organisation Council

India was re-elected to the body under Category B at an assembly of the organisation at its headquarters Friday.

02 Dec 2017 12:55 PM

Experts have detected a problematic substance known as 'hydrohalite', which forms on icy roads that have already been treated. (Photo: Pixabay)

This technology can help to reduce accidents on icy roads

Hydrohalite is normally left unremoved, as it does not respond to the conventional de-icing method of road surface salting.

02 Dec 2017 12:53 PM

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