Technology, Mobiles tabs, 7th Dec 2017, News & Stories from India

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Technology Mobiles & Tabs 07 Dec 2017

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10 ways to make your social media timeline a happy place

Social media offers a plethora of possibilities and opportunities to make the world a happy place.

07 Dec 2017 2:03 PM

The final step is for the Governor-General Peter Cosgrove, the Queen's representative in Australia, to ratify the law, which will likely take place within days. (Photo: AFP)

‘A day for love’: Australia legalises same-sex marriage

The nation overwhelmingly voted in favour of changing the law, ending decades of political wrangling.

07 Dec 2017 2:03 PM

JLR sales up 10 per cent at 52,332 units in November

Retail sales of Jaguar's all new compact SUV, the E-PACE, began in the UK and Europe during November.

07 Dec 2017 1:58 PM

The video showed a man leading the victim identified as Mohammed Afrazul, to a spot and then attacking him with an axe from behind. (Screengrab from NDTV)

Rajasthan man hacks labourer, burns him alive to 'save sister from love jihad'

After the murder, the man rants hate speech declaring that he had killed him to save sister from 'love jihad'.

07 Dec 2017 1:52 PM

Willingness to talk about condoms, is one of the strongest predictors of whether a couple will engage in safer sex. (Photo: Pixabay)

Online health programs promote safe-sex skills in teen girls

Other improvements that persisted after four months included more positive attitudes about condoms, increased knowledge about HIV and STDs.

07 Dec 2017 1:46 PM

Hemophilia almost always strikes males and is caused by lack of a gene that makes a protein needed for blood to clot. (Photo: Pixabay)

Gene therapy shows promise against blood-clotting disease

Small cuts or bruises can be life-threatening, and many people need treatments once or more a week to prevent serious bleeding.

07 Dec 2017 1:37 PM

At present, e-NAM participants are doing payments through traditional ways via bank branches, debit cards and net banking.

Govt ropes in ICICI Bank to enable cashless payments on e-NAM

At present, 470 mandis across 14 states are live and 90 commodities are being traded on e-NAM platform.

07 Dec 2017 1:31 PM

Here are 7 fun holiday ideas that break with tradition in San Francisco.

7 destinations in San Francisco you must see this holiday season

If you are planning a trip to San Fran this Christmas, here are a few off beat things you can do once there.

07 Dec 2017 1:30 PM

Google is directing developers towards a different way for desktop: Progressive Web Apps (PWA).

Google shuts Chrome apps for Mac and Windows

People who use Chrome just for web surfing will be able to download extensions and themes.

07 Dec 2017 1:30 PM

The rally came just a day after the virtual currency, which has been used to buy everything from an ice cream to a pint of beer, hit the $12,000 mark for the first time.

Bitcoin chalks up new record as it charges past USD 14,000

Bitcoin touched a new high of $14,475 before slipping back to $14,328 in Asian afternoon trade.

07 Dec 2017 1:26 PM

This is the fastest moving social change we’ve seen in decades and it began with individual acts of courage by hundreds of women. (Photo: Twitter/TIME)

Twitterati reacts to Time magazine naming #MeToo 'silence breakers' as person of the year

As more people made their accusations public, others also shared their own stories of assault and harassment, using the hashtag #MeToo.

07 Dec 2017 1:23 PM

The Motor Vehicles Act of 1988, does not allow shared rides by cabs that operate under contract carriage permits. It can be done only after amending the Act. (photo: File)

Sharing cab is ‘good idea’, says Arvind Kejriwal

Kejriwal has also invited suggestions on how to allow ride sharing and simultaneously ensure women safety.

07 Dec 2017 1:22 PM

Illustation depicting various components of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845. Photo: Qualcomm

Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 in depth: All of the new features and improvements

Qualcomm's flagship SoC is faster, smarter, more efficient and may power even your laptop.

07 Dec 2017 1:21 PM

He was extradited in 2016 to face 19 counts of indecent assault and buggery against 10 former pupils in the 1970s and 1980s. (Photo: File/ Representational)

Former Catholic school master in UK convicted for sexually abusing boys

Andrew Soper, 74, fled to Kosovo in 2011 to avoid prosecution over charges he molested boys at St Benedict's School in London.

07 Dec 2017 1:12 PM

Ben Stokes returns to Eoin Morgan-led England's ODI squad for Australia series

The first ODI series between England and Australia will be played on January 14.

07 Dec 2017 1:08 PM

Gandhi had earlier termed the Goods and Services Tax as Gabbar Singh Tax to attack the government. (Photo: PTI | File)

Rahul makes 'Gabbar' jibe at PM again, questions step-motherly treatment with farmers

Taking forward his 'question a day' campaign, Rahul asks his 9th question regarding loan waivers, remunerative price for produce.

07 Dec 2017 12:50 PM

Trump reversed decades of US policy by recognizing Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, imperilling Middle East peace efforts and upsetting US friends and adversaries alike. (Photo: AFP)

US asks Israel to temper official response, track worldwide developments

The status of Jerusalem, home is one of the biggest obstacles to reaching an Israeli-Palestinian peace deal.

07 Dec 2017 12:46 PM

Humans have hit maximum limit for lifespan: study

Observing decreasing tendencies may provide an early signal that something has changed but not for the better.

07 Dec 2017 12:40 PM

Sridevi might just lecture at an institute opened in her honour in Chennai

Aneesh Nair, an ardent fan of the actress, is all set to launch an acting institute in honour of his favourite actress.

07 Dec 2017 12:36 PM

One of the most widely used sustainable alternatives to petrol world-wide is bioethanol. (Photo: Pixabay)

Cheers! Scientists turn beer into fuel

Ethanol is not an ideal replacement for petrol as it has issues such as lower energy density.

07 Dec 2017 12:26 PM

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