Technology, Mobiles tabs, 7th Feb 2018, News & Stories from India

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Technology Mobiles & Tabs 07 Feb 2018

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Varsity recommends D Litt on Amitabh Bachchan, government nod awaited

The megastar has been recommended for the honour for his lifelong contribution to Indian Cinema.

07 Feb 2018 3:46 PM

It can also connect to more than 100 JBL Connect+ enabled speakers within Bluetooth range, thus making it a party focussed wireless speaker.

JBL launches Boombox Bluetooth spekaer in India for Rs 34,990

The Boombox speaker is an extremely capable speaker with party-specific features.

07 Feb 2018 3:40 PM

Vaccines may help reduce the spread of infection among social groups. (Photo: Pixabay)

Socially active older women benefit from flu vaccine

Effectiveness of the influenza vaccine varies by season because circulating strains vary and are gradually evolving.

07 Feb 2018 3:31 PM

On Wednesday morning, Shete came to the secretariat and poured kerosene on himself outside the Garden Gate around 11.30 am. (Photo: PTI)

Mumbai: 32-yr-old MPSC failure tries to set self on fire outside Secretariat

Shete had taken the MPSC examination in 2013 for the post of an assistant in the agriculture department but failed to clear the test.

07 Feb 2018 3:28 PM

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

Swallowed button batteries a concern with 'fidget spinners'

One child required emergency surgery to remove a piece of the broken toy.

07 Feb 2018 3:28 PM

Rahul Gandhi also targeted Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for her remarks that the details on Rafale Deal cannot be disclosed since it is classified. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

Don’t criticise Oppn, answer public’s queries: Rahul on Modi’s LS speech

Rahul questioned Modi’s silence on Rafale deal, farmers' plight and job opportunities for youth in his over one-hour speech.

07 Feb 2018 3:17 PM

Ball and colleagues encouraged other researchers to duplicate their results, and drive down the level of uncertainty. (Photo: Pixabay)

Ozone layer declining over populated zones: study

Two possible suspects for this worrying trend stand out, the study concluded.

07 Feb 2018 3:13 PM

Globally, gold fell 1.14 per cent to USD 1,323.70 an ounce and silver by 0.54 per cent to USD 16.62 an ounce in New York.

Gold turns weak, silver below Rs 40,000 on sluggish demand

Gold is trading at Rs 31,550 per 10 gram owing to slackened demand from local jewellers amid a weak trend overseas.

07 Feb 2018 3:12 PM

Apple’s sound engineers have also added that extra special feature that makes the speaker measure the position of the subwoofer and reflects beams accordingly to make sure that the audio quality is perfect each time — even when the music is playing.

Apple HomePod review: Mixed verdicts

Apple’s smart Siri speaker is supposedly the best in audio quality and tech, but has restrictions enough to put you out of reach.

07 Feb 2018 3:12 PM

Here nine ways, proven by science, being active between the sheets boosts people's health and well being. (Photo: Pixabay)

Here are reasons why having sex is good

It turns out that sex helps in everything, from burning calories to boosting the immune system and even fighting the signs of ageing.

07 Feb 2018 3:07 PM

Ranbir Kapoor with Sanjay Dutt at 'Bhoomi' trailer launch.

Sanjay Dutt is happy with Ranbir starrer Dutt biopic releasing in June; here's why

Ranbir Kapoor has made each one of us proud by blending into Sanjay Dutt’s look for the Dutt biopic.

07 Feb 2018 3:00 PM

A nice warm shower at night helps regulating the body's temperature and helps one sleep better. (Photo: Pixabay)

Night showers may be better for your skin, body clock than morning bath

A Harvard study backs those who swear by refreshing morning showers and their ability to lower stress while boosting creativity.

07 Feb 2018 2:59 PM

Robin Uthappa, who had previously played for Mumbai Indians, Royal Challengers Bangalore, and the now-defunct Pune Warriors India, has been part of the Kolkata set-up since 2014. (Photo: IPL)

Robin Uthappa open to lead Kolkata Knight Riders in Indian Premier League 2018

Uthappa who previously played for Mumbai Indians, Royal Challengers Bangalore and Pune Warriors has been part of KKR since 2014.

07 Feb 2018 2:54 PM

The barometer has lost over 2,087.31 points in the previous six straight sessions.

Sensex down 69 points as RBI keeps rate unchanged

The wider National Stock Exchange index Nifty dropped 12.40 points or 0.12 per cent to 10,485.85.

07 Feb 2018 2:54 PM

In its December review, the MPC had kept the benchmark interest rate unchanged on concerns of a possible price rise but had left the door ajar for a rate cut in future. (Photo: PTI)

RBI keeps repo rate unchanged at 6 per cent for 3rd straight time

The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), headed by RBI Governor Urjit Patel, started its 2-day meeting on Tuesday.

07 Feb 2018 2:45 PM

Babhulkar has adopted the eight-year-old tiger, now housed in the newly-opened Gorewada Rescue Centre in Nagpur.

Maharashtra tiger to get prosthetic limb with surgeon's help

The feline, whose paw was amputated, was two years old at the time of the incident.

07 Feb 2018 2:44 PM

Singh says he came to America from India in the early 1990s to pursue the American dream, but what happened at his store is more of a nightmare. (Representational Image)

Too much ‘hate’ not so ‘great’ America: Gas station owned by Sikh vandalised

Store owner Gary Singh said he was shocked by the incident. Kentucky State Police is investigating the incident.

07 Feb 2018 2:44 PM

The investment is aimed at better preparing for future market demand.

Samsung to begin investing in new domestic memory chip line - Yonhap

Chipmakers are investing heavily to meet booming demand for semiconductors.

07 Feb 2018 2:43 PM

The motive behind the killing was yet to be ascertained, a police official said. (Representational Image)

Thane: 35-yr-old businessman stabbed to death by 3 unknown persons

The victim was a laundry shop-owner and was stabbed late on Tuesday night, killing him on spot.

07 Feb 2018 2:37 PM

Motherwell's interest in Dheeraj Singh grew after his impressive showing at the U-17 World Cup. (Photo: PTI)

India's U-17 custodian Dheeraj Singh Moirangthem heads for trial with Motherwell FC

Dheeraj quit Indian Arrows, the All India Football Federation's developmental squad in 2017.

07 Feb 2018 2:33 PM

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