Technology, Mobiles tabs, 4th Apr 2018, News & Stories from India

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Far from war, Basra's cats lap it up in their own hotel

A veterinary student has turned his home into what he calls Iraq’s first cat hotel.

04 Apr 2018 3:54 PM

Taylah Robertson will earn a bronze medal, as both losing semi-finalists win bronze. (Photo: Facebook / Taylah Robertson )

Chaotic draw gifts Australian boxer a medal even if she loses

A kind draw propelled Taylah Robertson straight into the semi-finals of the women's 51kg category.

04 Apr 2018 3:44 PM

Vistara orders two A320 aircraft to start international operations

Leslie Thng said in January they are looking to start international operations by the second half of 2018.

04 Apr 2018 3:30 PM

After confessing to the crime, Rashmi Rana told the police that her mother frequently tortured her due to her relationship. (Representational Image)

Girl confesses to killing mother opposing same-sex love, duo held

Rashmi Rana, resident of Delhi’s Kavi Nagar, and her partner Nisha Gautama attacked Rana's mother with an iron rod.

04 Apr 2018 3:26 PM

Apple said 30 per cent of its workforce in the UK was represented by women, with the number having risen from 28 per cent in 2014.

Apple reveals gender pay gap at UK operations

The iPhone maker said the gender pay gap was due to more men in senior positions than women which led to higher pay.

04 Apr 2018 3:18 PM

A screenshot of a video posted on Aghdam’s YouTube channel shows her complaining that “YouTube filtered my channels to keep them from getting views!" (Photo: Nasimesabz.com)

YouTube female attacker was vegan blogger who accused tech giant of bias

Nasim Najafi Aghdam ran a website where she posted about veganism, as well as long passages critical of YouTube.

04 Apr 2018 3:14 PM

Clearing corporations providing services for commodity derivatives will have to ensure guarantee for settlement of trades including goods delivery, markets regulator Sebi has said.

Clearing corp to ensure guarantee for settlement of trades: Sebi

Clearing corporations in the commodity derivatives segment will need to have a minimum liquid networth of Rs 50 lakh.

04 Apr 2018 3:09 PM

Anupam Kher in a still from ‘The Boy With The Topknot’.

Anupam Kher nominated for BAFTA in Best Supporting Actor category

The actor has been nominated for his performance as a schizophreniac father Jagjit in ‘The Boy With The Topknot’.

04 Apr 2018 3:07 PM

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

Why is whooping cough resurging?

Here is what a new study has found.

04 Apr 2018 3:05 PM

Hospital's superintendent Vijay Basnotra said with the said programme, children with mental disorders are able to be a part of the mainstream. (Photo: Pixabay)

J&K: Intervention centre set up for children with birth defects relieve parents

The centre has been set up for early detection of developmental delays and disorders including down syndrome in children.

04 Apr 2018 3:01 PM

Staying in the womb too long without getting enough oxygen and nutrients can even kill the foetus and in emergency cases doctors may induce an early delivery.

Scientists discover 'protective' protein that could save babies from dying in womb

As foetus spends more time deprived of oxygen and nutrients, instead of growing in womb, its cells actually begin to die.

04 Apr 2018 2:57 PM

Injeti Srinivas said on Wednesday that the amendments, as and when implemented, would be prospective in nature.

Changes to insolvency law to be prospective: MCA official

The 14-member panel, headed by Srinivas, has recommended various changes to the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC).

04 Apr 2018 2:57 PM

2018 Commonwealth Games: Colourful performances light up opening ceremony

71 countries will be taking part in the Games which will run for over 10 days.

04 Apr 2018 2:56 PM

German luxury carmaker Mercedes-Benz on Wednesday launched Grand Edition of its flagship SUV GLS in India with both petrol and diesel powertrains priced at Rs 86.90 lakh (ex-showroom).

Mercedes launches GLS Grand Edition at Rs 86.90 lakh

Indians have a penchant for SUVs and this has pushed India to emerge as among the top 6 markets globally for the GLS.

04 Apr 2018 2:49 PM

The major change that Nokia’s 2018 lineup embraces is the adoption of Android One ROMs, thus ensuring faster updates with a limited amount of bloatware.

Nokia 6 2018, 7 Plus and 8 sirocco launched in India with Android One software

All the Nokia 2018 smartphones feature Zeiss optics for handling the photography department.

04 Apr 2018 2:38 PM

Professor Dr Rajith Kumar, who teaches ‘health awareness’ classes in a college in Kalady, Kerala for several years now. (Facebook | Screengrab)

Women who dress like men give birth to transgenders: Kerala professor

Rajith Kumar, said women who wear jeans and 'degrade their womanhood in the process,' give birth to transgender children.

04 Apr 2018 2:36 PM

The police reached the ATM of Punjab National Bank in Farsh Bazar area on Tuesday after being informed that there was a theft but found its shutter closed, they said. (Photo: File)

Delhi: 22-yr-old man held for attempting to cut PNB ATM open

A person identified as Nazir alias Babu was found cutting the chest of machine using a gas cutter and other tools by the police.

04 Apr 2018 2:33 PM

According to the study, eating just over three servings of the Italian staple every seven days causes people to lose around 1.1lb (0.5kg) in 12 weeks. (Photo: Pixabay)

Study finds eating pasta could help people lose weight

Study states that unlike most other refined carbohydrates, pasta, such as spaghetti and macaroni, has a lower GI index.

04 Apr 2018 2:33 PM

The man is sitting in a car with the dog standing between his legs with his friends filming him (Photo: YouTube)

Disturbing footage shows man hitting dog on head while his friends laugh

Protect All Wildlife who shared the video on Twitter mentioned that those in the video have been arrested but sadly the dog has died.

04 Apr 2018 2:21 PM

The phone is powered by a 3000mAh battery and claims to have 24hrs battery backup on a single charge.

Ziox Mobile feature phone Z99 for Rs 1,643

The Z99 phone comes with inbuilt box speakers and features a 2.4-inch display screen.

04 Apr 2018 2:18 PM

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