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

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Tata Steel, together with its 100 per cent subsidiary T S Alloys Ltd (T S Alloys), is the holding company of BPPL.

Tata Steel to take 74 per cent in BPPL for Rs 255 crore

The acquisition provides an opportunity to Tata Steel to meet growing power demand.

02 Dec 2017 12:39 PM

Delhi’s health department raided around 100 shops in Saket area and issued challans worth Rs 21,700 to vendors and individuals. (Photo: AFP)

Anti-smoking drive: Delhi health dept raids over 100 shops, issues challans

The raid was conducted on Thursday by teams of the State Tobacco Control Cell in collaboration with the Delhi Police.

02 Dec 2017 12:39 PM

Air India informed the passengers of the delay in a staggered manner, resulting in passengers spending the night in the boarding area itself. (Photo: File)

Over 200 stranded passengers create ruckus over Air India flight delay

The flight was departed from Mumbai after a delay of nearly seven hours due to non-availability of pilot.

02 Dec 2017 12:38 PM

For Markle, some of the negative coverage marked a sad refrain. When Markle was growing up in Los Angeles, her black mother was mistaken for her nanny, and her father worked hard to shield her from bigotry. (Photo: AFP)

Twist in Cinderella’s story: Black women rejoice Markle, Prince Harry’s engagement

Markle, whose mother is black and father is white, will be the first woman of colour in modern history to join the British Royal Family.

02 Dec 2017 12:26 PM

This experiment caused significant improvements in most quality of life dimensions. (Photo: Pixabay)

Zumba dance may help improve quality of life

A Zumba-based fitness programme can improve the quality of life, emotional well being in university workers who lead a sedentary lifestyle.

02 Dec 2017 12:19 PM

The court was told that the accused was externed from the limits of Thane but he came down to the city and indulged in the crime. (Representational Image)

Thane court sentences 27-yr-old robber to 7 yrs in prison

The accused chased the victim travelling on a two-wheeler, threatened her and snatched her golden chain, worth Rs 9,000.

02 Dec 2017 12:10 PM

Another image shows high levels of carbon monoxide, commonly produce by fires, in Asia, Africa and South America. (Photo: AP)

Satellite images show extent of air pollution worldwide

Nitrogen dioxide is mainly caused by vehicle emissions and in industrial processes.

02 Dec 2017 12:09 PM

The discovery could lead to new treatments for a host of degenerative diseases of the retina. (Photo: Pixabay)

Fish oil may be helpful for older people to protect eye sight

A chemical found in fish oil boosts the daily survival of cells critical to eyesight protecting against age-related vision loss.

02 Dec 2017 12:07 PM

This inexpensive iPad will retain the iPad 2017’s 9.7-inch form factor but will use relatively ‘less-able’ components.

Apple preparing a ‘budget’ iPad for late 2018 launch

The ‘budget iPad’ is slated to be slotted below the iPad 2017 model and will compete with budget tablet offerings from the Android universe.

02 Dec 2017 12:02 PM

Eating more than 20g a day didn't have any more benefits than simply eating the one handful. (Photo: Pixabay)

Eating nuts can keep heart disease at bay

Who knew "pass the peanut" would actually be good for your heart.

02 Dec 2017 12:02 PM

This comes just months after a previous study found that cheese could hold the keys to a longer life. (Photo: Pixabay)

Eating cheese every day could slash the risk of stroke, heart attack

There is a link between the fat and calcium which makes the fat less digestible.

02 Dec 2017 11:48 AM

Donald Trump spoke over the phone with Narendra Modi expressing satisfaction over the recently concluded Global Entrepreneurship Summit co-hosted by the US and India in November in Hyderabad. (Photo: PTI)

Trump, Modi speak over phone; express satisfaction over GES

This year's summit focused on supporting women entrepreneurs and fostering economic growth globally.

02 Dec 2017 11:42 AM

Highlights include some subtle styling changes on the outside, more luxury on the inside and a plug-in hybrid option for the first time.

New Range Rover SVAutobiography LWB unveiled

The entry level will make do with a 340PS, 4.4-litre diesel motor.

02 Dec 2017 11:41 AM

Let's take a look at the previous milestones achieved by Hyundai in India.

Hyundai India crosses 5 million production milestone

A Hyundai Verna becomes the 5 millionth car to roll out of Chennai plant.

02 Dec 2017 11:35 AM

Hemprabha, has urged the government for a museum for preservation and display of her work. (Photo: ANI)

Breaking barriers: Assam woman weaves Bhagwat Geeta in English, Sanskrit

Hemprabha, a weaver from Assam has woven 500 verses of Bhagwat Geeta in Sanskrit and a chapter in English.

02 Dec 2017 11:35 AM

High levels of neuroticism put people at risk for depression and anxiety. (Photo: Pixabay)

Extroverts at low risk of depression: study

Neuroticism is the tendency to experience different negative emotions and to react strongly to stress.

02 Dec 2017 11:15 AM

Low back pain is an extremely common problem that affects at least 80 per cent of the population at some point in their lifetime. (Photo: Pixabay)

This 10-minute treatment provides relief from back pain

A compressed and herniated disk, in which the rubbery cushion between vertebrae impinges on and irritates nearby nerves.

02 Dec 2017 11:10 AM

HIV directly impacts brain in early stages: Study

It has long been known that many people with HIV also experience negative cognitive symptoms, such as depression and forgetfulness.

02 Dec 2017 11:04 AM

Parents of the students staged a dharna in front of the school for around 15 hours demanding immediate suspension of the accused teacher and action against the principal for alleged inaction. (Photo: Asian Age)

'Mischief': Kolkata school teacher justifies sexual assault on child

Principal S Nath vouched for the accused teachers by adding that the victim did not have any PT class on Thursday.

02 Dec 2017 11:04 AM

Commerce and Industry Minister Suresh Prabhu.

Prabhu bats for institutional mechanism to up jewellery export

Exports of gems and jewellery had declined by 24.5 per cent to USD 3.3 billion in October.

02 Dec 2017 10:39 AM

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