Technology, Mobiles tabs, 8th Nov 2018, News & Stories from India

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The foldable display lays the foundation for a new kind of mobile experience.

Samsung’s folding display phone is real

At the Developer Conference 2018, Samsung also introduced what’s next for Bixby, SmartThings and the smartphone category.

08 Nov 2018 12:11 PM

The motorcycle was recently spied testing too.

Three new Jawa Motorcycles might be unveiled on November 15

We expect the brand to showcase a bobber and a scrambler, besides the production-spec version of the recently spotted test mule.

08 Nov 2018 12:03 PM

Sri Lankan Speaker Karu Jayasuriya said he wanted a floor test in parliament to resolve the issue of two prime ministers in the country which arose following the sacking of Ranil Wickremesinghe and replacing him with Mahinda Rajapaksa. (Photo: File | AP)

Sri Lankan Speaker Jayasuriya presses for floor test to resolve political crisis

His remarks come soon after he slammed President Sirisena, saying it was 'anti-democratic' to sack PM Wickremesinghe and suspend Parliament.

08 Nov 2018 11:52 AM

Parasitic worm infections can last many years and can cause severe pain. (Photo: Pixabay)

Gene study reveals secrets of parasitic worms, possible treatments

The results point to potential de-worming treatments to help fight some of the most neglected tropical diseases.

08 Nov 2018 11:18 AM

The discovery adds to a growing body of evidence that cave painting did not emerge only in Europe, as was once thought. (Photo: AFP)

Painted 40,000 years ago, world's earliest figurative art cave paintings discovered in Borneo

Painting in Borneo, possibly depicting native type of wild cattle, is among thousands of artworks discovered decades ago in remote region.

08 Nov 2018 11:05 AM

India had been pushing Sri Lanka for the award of an estimated $1 billion contract for a second foreign-operated container terminal in Colombo. (File | ANI)

Behind Sri Lanka's turmoil, a China-India struggle for investments and influence

India can ill afford to ignore the strategic advantage China has gained in Sri Lanka so close to peninsular India.

08 Nov 2018 10:49 AM

On November 8, 2016, the Centre had declared Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes as non-legal and introduced new Rs 500 and Rs 2,000 notes. (Photo: File | AFP)

On 2nd anniversary of demonetisation, Opposition slams democracy’s ‘black day’

The Congress party is expected to observe a 'black day' to mark the second anniversary of demonetisation, according to sources.

08 Nov 2018 10:45 AM

Toshiba shares surged as much as 11.8 per cent to near two-year highs after the announcement.

Toshiba to shed troubled assets, cut jobs; shares jump nearly 12 per cent

Toshiba cut its annual operating profit forecast to 60 billion yen from the previous estimate of 70 billion yen.

08 Nov 2018 10:40 AM

South Korean first lady Kim Jung-sook attended the record-breaking event after meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a four-day visit to India. (Photo: AP)

Ayodhya breaks Guinness record with Diwali lamps, lights over 3 lakh diyas

Ayodhya broke Guinness World Record on Tuesday by lighting 3,00,150 earthen lamps and keeping them burning for 45 minutes.

08 Nov 2018 10:39 AM

'We (Air India) are assessing the situation and all efforts are being made to minimise delays or disruption,' an airline spokesperson said. (Photo: File | PTI)

Air India flights delayed in Mumbai after ground staff go on strike

The contractual ground staff of Air Transport Services Limited at Mumbai airport are on strike since Wednesday night.

08 Nov 2018 10:22 AM

An estimated 2.3 million children younger than 5 were treated for sofa and bed related injuries in 2007-2016. (Photo: Pixabay)

Falls from soft furniture leading cause of toddler injuries, survey finds

Just as healthcare providers discuss special car seats for safety, they should remind families of the hazards of benign-appearing furniture.

08 Nov 2018 10:14 AM

Kohli's remarks did not go down well with the Twitterati who trolled him for making what they felt were unsavoury comments. (Photo: PTI)

Virat Kohli's 'leave India' comment to cricket enthusiast sparks controversy

Kohli messages on his app before coming across an user, who said the Indian mainstay has nothing special in his batting.

08 Nov 2018 10:01 AM

Yogi Adityanath's visit to Ram Janmabhoomi site came a day after the three-day Deepotsav ended, in which Korean First Lady Kim Jung-sook was the chief guest on the last day. (Photo: PTI)

UP CM visits Ayodhya on Diwali, inspects site for planned Lord Ram statue

Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday also visited disputed Ram Janmabhoomi site and several ancient temples in Ayodhya.

08 Nov 2018 9:49 AM

Data collected from the MRI scans suggest that improved communications skills in children who underwent the music intervention could be a result of increased connectivity between auditory and motor regions of the brain.

Music may improve social communication in autistic children

Link between autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and music dates back to the first description of autism, more than 70 years ago.

08 Nov 2018 9:33 AM

The move capped more than a year of bitter criticism by Trump over Jeff Session's decision to recuse himself from Russia probe paving way for appointment of Special Counsel Robert Mueller. (Photo: File | AFP)

Fears for Russia probe as Trump fires US Attorney General Jeff Sessions

Trump thanked Jeff Sessions 'for his service' and right away named Matthew Whitaker as acting attorney general.

08 Nov 2018 9:14 AM

Every year, Lexicographers employed by Collins creates a list of new and notable words that reflects any specific trend around the world

'Single-use' is Collins' 2018 word of the year

Word, which means made to be used only once, came into being as more people are getting aware of the damage caused by plastic waste.

08 Nov 2018 9:04 AM

Obstetrician-gynecologists, in particular, should screen their patients routinely for intimate partner violence and sexual coercion and be prepared to discuss it. (Photo: Pixabay)

Encourage teens to discuss relationships, experts say

Healthcare providers and parents should discuss key aspects of healthy relationship, including respect, communication and value of health.

08 Nov 2018 8:56 AM

There is no certainty that the discussions between Thoma Bravo and Symantec will lead to a deal.

Buyout firm Thoma Bravo approaches Symantec about acquisition

A deal could be the largest leveraged buyout this year, based on Symantec’s market value of about USD 15 billion.

08 Nov 2018 8:55 AM

White House press secretary released a statement accusing Jim Acosta of 'placing his hands on a young woman just trying to do her job as a White House intern,' calling it 'absolutely unacceptable.' (Photo: AP)

White House bars CNN reporter after ‘heated’ Trump exchange

The argument began after CNN's Jim Acosta asked Trump about caravan of migrants heading from Latin America to southern US border.

08 Nov 2018 8:52 AM

Researchers at the University of Bristol found that a preference for mornings reduced the risk of breast cancer by 40 to 48 percent. (Photo: Pixabay)

Early risers may be at lower risk of breast cancer, says study

The study on several women found some evidence for a causal link between sleeping for longer and breast cancer.

08 Nov 2018 8:48 AM

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