Technology, Mobiles tabs, 4th Dec 2019, News & Stories from India

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The West Indies on Wednesday named Monty Desai as their batting coach ahead of the limited-overs series against India beginning here on Friday. (Photo:Twitter)

West Indies ropes in Monty Desai as batting coach for T20I, ODI series vs India

Desai has joined the team here before the the first T20 International on Friday.

04 Dec 2019 12:23 PM

Amazon.com Inc said on Tuesday it had designed a more powerful data center processor chip

Amazon designs more powerful data center chip

With the new chip, Amazon is looking to reduce its reliance on processors made by Intel & AMD to power its money-spinning cloud business.

04 Dec 2019 12:22 PM

Our economic activities continue to use the atmosphere as a waste dump for greenhouse gases. (Photo: AFP)

Each of the last four decades has been hotter than the last

2010s hottest decade in history, UN says as emissions rise again.

04 Dec 2019 12:19 PM

An AFP report quoted the Sudanese government saying that 23 people were killed and more than 130 injured in the incident, which, according to preliminary reports, indicate that necessary safety equipment was missing at the site. (Representational Image)

Indians among 23 dead, over 130 injured in Sudan factory blaze

The Indian Embassy in Sudan reported about Indians killed in the incident, without mentioning the number of casualties.

04 Dec 2019 12:15 PM

AirPods may be a part of the iPhone 12 retail packaging.

Apple to do the unthinkable with iPhone 12 and go against everything they believe

A fresh report claims that Apple plans on bundling a set of AirPods with the iPhone 12 to sweeten the deal.

04 Dec 2019 12:10 PM

The first FIFA Coach Mentorship Programme (CMP) on Tuesday reached a conclusion in Zurich. (Photo: AFP)

FIFA's mentorship programme for coaches concludes

In the programme, which was inaugurated last year on October, 17 elite members of the women's football coaching world guided 21 mentees.

04 Dec 2019 12:06 PM

Lionel Messi said he is aware that his 'retirement is approaching'. (Photo:AFP)

I know that retirement is approaching: Lionel Messi

The 32-year-old has now gone past Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo to win the most number of Ballon d'Or awards.

04 Dec 2019 12:00 PM

As per preliminary information, an ITBP jawan allegedly fired at his colleagues with his service weapon, killing four of them and injuring three others, he said. (Representational Image)

5 ITBP jawans killed, 3 hurt after colleague opens fire in Chhattisgarh

The incident took place at the Kadenar camp of ITBP's 45th battalion in Narayanpur.

04 Dec 2019 11:55 AM

"Classic case of @INCIndia 'Celebrating Corruption'!! So finally Chidambaram too joins the long list of “OOBC(Out On Bail Club)” in the Congress,' Sambit Patra tweeted. (Photo: File)

Classic case of Congress ‘celebrating corruption’: BJP on Chidambaram's bail

Taking a dig at the opposition party, the BJP went on to name leaders such as Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi.

04 Dec 2019 11:47 AM

Daniel Shravan on rape victims. (Photo: Facebook)

Women should carry condoms & cooperate with rapists, says filmmaker; bashed on Twitter

Filmmaker Daniel Shradvan has given shocking advice to women to tackle the situation like rape.

04 Dec 2019 11:47 AM

Seasoned South African Mickey Arthur is set to take over as Sri Lanka's new national cricket coach on a two-year contract with Grant Flower and David Sekar as his support staff. (Photo:AFP)

Mickey Arthur to be next Sri Lanka coach, Grant Flower in for support staff's role

According to a report in 'ESPNCricinfo', Flower will be batting coach for the limited-overs format, while Sekar will be bowling coach.

04 Dec 2019 11:45 AM

Ahead of the first T20I against West Indies, India skipper Virat Kohli looked in a jovial mood along with teammates KL Rahul and Shivam Dube. (Photo:Twitter)

Virat Kohli in a jovial mood ahead of West Indies series

India is scheduled to play three T20Is and as many ODIs against West Indies, starting from December 6 in Hyderabad.

04 Dec 2019 11:33 AM

Notwithstanding the upturn, the headline figure remained below its long-run average of 54.2, the survey added. (Photo: Representational)

Services output expands for first time in 3 months: PMI

The IHS Markit India Services Business Activity Index improved to 52.7 in November from 49.2 in October.

04 Dec 2019 11:33 AM

Google Chief Executive Sundar Pichai will replace Larry Page as CEO of parent Alphabet Inc

Google co-founders step aside as Pichai takes helm of parent Alphabet

Pichai, who has been the CEO of the Google since 2015, will now be filling in for Larry Page the co-founder and former CEO of Alphabet Inc.

04 Dec 2019 11:32 AM

Priyam Garg's selection as the skipper of the U-19 World Cup has made his father extremely proud, saying that people now know him because of his son's achievement. (Photo:ANI/Instagram)

I'm famous now because of my son: Priyam Garg's father

On Sunday, the junior selection committee announced that Priyam would be leading India in the upcoming U-19 World Cup.

04 Dec 2019 11:27 AM

The results of the study were published in the Journal of Adolescent and Young Adult Oncology. (Photo: ANI)

Therapeutic photography and re-enactment therapy can boost confidence among cancer survivors

Studies reveal that reflecting on photos helps young cancer survivors regain confidence.

04 Dec 2019 11:24 AM

Cabinet clears Citizenship Amendment bill, to be taken up in Parl next week

Bill seeks to amend Citizenship Act in order to grant Indian nationality to Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains, Parsis and Christians.

04 Dec 2019 11:21 AM

Former West Indies speedster Ian Bishop says the foundation of India's 'another level' fast bowling unit was laid by the likes of legendary Kapil Dev and built on by current captain Virat Kohli, who believes in the attack. (Photo:BCCI)

Foundation of India's current fast-bowling talent created by Kapil Dev: Ian Bishop

He said Kohli's passion to put together a strong fast-bowling unit has made it easier to build on the foundation that Kapil laid.

04 Dec 2019 11:17 AM

The study has been published in the journal of Psychiatry Research. (Photo: ANI)

Fire-fighters struggle who cannot handle negative emotions likely to use alcohol

Studies reveal that distress tolerance plays role in alcohol use and abuse among fire-fighters.

04 Dec 2019 11:15 AM

“Phew. At last after 106 days,” tweeted Karti. (Photo: File)

‘After release from Tihar, dad to attend Parl tomorrow,’ says Karti Chidambaram

Congress also hailed the verdict and said 'truth finally prevails' though Tharoor rued delay in granting bail.

04 Dec 2019 11:11 AM

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