Technology, Mobiles tabs, 14th May 2019, News & Stories from India

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Technology Mobiles & Tabs 14 May 2019

Technology, Mobiles tabs, 14 May 2019

A ride through zigzag roads adorned with the sky touching pine trees, tea plants in perfect rows and columns and the breathtaking valleys.

A solo traveller’s dream destination

The aromatic gum from the pine has romanticised the whole setting, bringing back memories of various Kollywood and Mollywood movies.

14 May 2019 11:55 PM

Sagar Dhara with two of his students, Karnika and Chetna, both are engineers who interned with him and later went to doing Masters in climate change in Sussex University and Yale. The little one is his daughter and the man is the guide. This picture was taken in the Western Ghat forests in Belgaum.

Clean earth crusader

Though the 67-year-old has 30 defamation cases filed against him in courts across India, he does not let them bog him down.

14 May 2019 11:27 PM

Contrary to what one may feel, Richa Chadha and Mallika Dua have a lot in common.

Balance quotient

Kangana Ranaut has seen a lot, her experience with this industry has been difficult and very different from most people.

14 May 2019 10:38 PM

Rajinikanth to play encounter specialist in Darbar?

As the shooting for the upcoming movie is going on in Mumbai, a source close to the development gives an inside peek into the workings of the actor.

14 May 2019 10:18 PM

OnePlus 7 Pro offers an immersive display along with flagship traits like a 48MP camera and pop-up selfie camera.

OnePlus 7 Pro first impressions: Beastly attitude, true performance

This smartphone offers the familiarity of a OnePlus device yet offers features that can not only rival but beat its competition; hands down!

14 May 2019 9:30 PM

Jio is playing to be "India two player", Ambit Capital said adding that this severely impacts the ability of Vodafone Idea to enjoy the upsides of its rural subscriber base upgrading to smartphones.

Vodafone Idea lags Airtel, Jio in sequential revenue growth in Q4: Analysts

Vodafone Idea is looking to monetise investments in tower venture as well as fibre assets.

14 May 2019 9:13 PM

The twelfth season of IPL gathered a lot of interest from all the fans on social media. (Photo: Hardik Pandya/Twitter)

MS Dhoni becomes the most tweeted player in IPL 2019

The golden tweet of IPL 2019 was of all-rounder Hardik Pandya who had lauded MS Dhoni in his tweet by calling him a source of inspiration.

14 May 2019 9:02 PM

Kayapo ethnic group leader Raoni Metuktire attended a meeting with deputies to discuss the rights of indigenous people at the National Congress in Brasilia. (Photo: AFP)

In defence of Amazon

Indigenous chief Raoni from Brazil to travel across Europe to highlight the threats to the Amazon ecosystem.

14 May 2019 8:49 PM

The bank had sought possession of the 63-year-old businessman's plush Cornwall Terrace apartment over the non-payment of a 20.4-million pounds loan and a trial in the case was due last week. (Photo: File)

Mallya settles for more time to pay up for London home

The case relates to a mortgage taken out by Rose Capital Ventures, one of Mallya's companies.

14 May 2019 8:45 PM

Nita went to the temple of her home- Antila to thank Lord Krishna for the win. (Photo: AFP)

Nita Ambani thanks Lord Krishna for the IPL 2019 trophy; watch video

Mumbai Indians’ players were ecstatic after winning the trophy, which reflected through their on-ground celebrations.

14 May 2019 8:40 PM

"After Diwali, what my team saw was that there were some small sellers who were getting large percentage of the cashbacks and I we as a team asked our auditors to do a deeper audit," Vijay Shekhar Sharma told reporters.

Paytm probe reveals at least Rs 10 cr fraud: Vijay Shekhar Sharma

Regarding the feasibility of businesses providing freebies, Sharma said the cashback model is sustainable.

14 May 2019 8:34 PM

RBI needs to go for larger rate cut in June: SBI report

RBI had cut the key short-term lending rate (repo) by 25 basis points each in its last two policy reviews.

14 May 2019 8:26 PM

Sisodia termed Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the saffron party's chief Amit Shah as the 'biggest danger' to the country. (Photo: File)

AAP ready to join hands with non-BJP front post polls: Sisodia

The deputy chief minister of Delhi also accused the BJP of playing 'divisive' politics.

14 May 2019 8:24 PM

Sangakkara, who was appointed the first non-British president of prestigious Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) earlier this month, expressed shock at the communal riots in the island nation.

Sangakkara urges Sri Lankans to maintain peace after communal riots

Suicide bombers exploded themselves in three churches and three luxury hotels besides two other places on April 21.

14 May 2019 8:23 PM

Priyanka Gandhi urged the people to give a crushing defeat to these parties in the Lok Sabha elections in the interest of the future of the state, nation and their children. (Photo: ANI twitter)

RSS never fought for nation, only did 'chamchagiri' of Britishers: Priyanka

Priyanka urged the people to read the Congress manifesto, which was prepared after one year of research.

14 May 2019 8:21 PM

Earlier. the BJP chief expressed confidence that a political change will happen in the state soon. (Photo: ANI twitter)

Clash breaks out at Shah's Kolkata rally, stones hurled, vehicle burnt

BJP alleged that its party posters and flags were removed by TMC workers and police ahead of Shah's roadshow.

14 May 2019 8:09 PM

Naxals torch vehicles near Essar plant in Dantewada

The trucks and excavator were engaged in collecting dust waste from Essar's iron ore beneficiation plant in Kirandul.

14 May 2019 7:52 PM

The 33-year-old had a modest international season before roaring back to form in the IPL, scoring 521 runs for Delhi Capitals to finish fourth in the top run-getters' list. (Photo: AP)

'No place for negativity in my life': Shikhar Dhawan

Dhawan was also India's most successful batsman in the 2015 World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.

14 May 2019 7:52 PM

The historic and moving red carpet entrance of 82 women from all countries and professions in cinema, at the 71st edition of the Cannes Film Festival for Les Filles Du Soleil (Girls of The Sun) by Eva Husson. (Photo: Instagram/festivaldecannes)

Cannes Film Festival’s ‘gimmicky’ efforts to embrace gender issues

The festival seems to be struggling to truly modernise and bring about a change in status quo.

14 May 2019 7:49 PM

Asked about reports of Stalin being in talks with BJP, Soundararajan said 'that is true' and laughed. (Photo: ANI)

MK Stalin in touch with BJP, claims BJP TN President

The BJP's claim comes a day after TRS supremo and Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekara Rao met DMK President Stalin.

14 May 2019 7:23 PM

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