Technology, Mobiles tabs, 16th Aug 2018, News & Stories from India

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Vajpayee, who died on Thursday at the age of 93 years, was decisive and pursued his reforms agenda with vigour without getting ruffled by criticism. (Photo: PTI)

Atal Bihari Vajpayee: a bellwether policy reformer of modern India

He was decisive and pursued his reforms agenda with vigour without getting ruffled by criticism.

16 Aug 2018 6:23 PM

The Chick series earphones are lightweight and are priced from Rs 349 to Rs 999. (Representative Image: Pixabay)

New range of mobile accessories unveiled by Conekt

The accessories maker unveils a series of gadgets and accessories for smartphones and tablets.

16 Aug 2018 6:23 PM

Vajpayee was one of the founding members of the Bharatiya Janta Party and served the country thrice as Prime Minister.

5 quotes by Vajpayee that prove he was a great wordsmith and visionary

Vajpayee was conferred Bharat Ratna Award in 2014 and on same year, Modi government decalred his birthday as a Good Governance Day.

16 Aug 2018 6:18 PM

Indian travellers are very calculative and factor in currency fluctuations and keep a significant buffer while budgeting their travel.

Indian travellers unfazed by Rupee fall

The weakness in the rupee against the dollar has not had any impact on the travel plans of Indians.

16 Aug 2018 6:12 PM

People who are making changes for others must be deferred for counselling (Photo: AFP)

Survey shows how most Botox patients just want to look better at work

The lead author if the research urged clinicians to see emotional or psychological factors as red flags.

16 Aug 2018 6:11 PM

Video Surveillance: An innovative security solution for student safety

Latest surveillance technology can help schools and parents contain and even banish all children-related crimes across the nation.

16 Aug 2018 6:07 PM

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has raided city-based company Hi-Tech Aqua for manufacturing packaged drinking water of 20 litres without licence, the government said on Thursday.

BIS raids Delhi firm for manufacturing packed water without licence

Huge quantity of 20-litre water jars manufactured under brands 'Freshier', 'Parie' and 'Bisleri' have been seized by BIS.

16 Aug 2018 5:53 PM

JSW Steel has submitted a resolution plan of Rs 19,700-crore to the Committee of Creditors of debt-laden Bhushan Power and Steel Ltd, a source in the know of the matter said.

JSW Steel makes Rs 19,700 crore offer for Bhushan Power and Steel

The bids were submitted for the second time to the CoC late night on August 13.

16 Aug 2018 5:47 PM

Atal Bihari Vajpayee respected the right to dissent or disagree, as a part of polemics, and yet engaged with the dissenter, within and beyond his own party, which is so important in current times. (Photo: File | PTI)

Atal Bihari Vajpayee: 10 things the nation will never forget

His was a perspective of reconciliation with the Opposition, and respect and consensus for allies.

16 Aug 2018 5:42 PM

He was elected to the Lok Sabha ten times and twice to the Rajya Sabha. (Photo: PTI)

Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Bhishmah Pitamah of Indian politics, dies at 93

Vajpayee was admitted in AIIMS for a period of 9 weeks.

16 Aug 2018 5:38 PM

A man of great stature and few words, Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s birthday on December 25 is commemorated as Good Governance Day. (Photo: File | PTI)

Atal Bihari Vajpayee: Poet, Politician, Prime Minister

Former PM Manmohan Singh called him the Bhishma Pitamah of Indian politics.

16 Aug 2018 5:37 PM

The system uses various techniques including artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning and computer vision. (Representational Image: Pexels)

Apple systems to work by your gesture and presence

The system will be built around Apple's TrueDepth Camera system which has the capability to judge your body language and work accordingly.

16 Aug 2018 5:24 PM

A wonderful orator, he published several works of fiction, non-fiction and poetry which continue to enthral readers of all ages.

Vajpayee no more, here's a look at the writer and his works

The iconic leader bore witness to India's transition, its ups and downs and all kinds of political weather over sixty years.

16 Aug 2018 5:24 PM

Residents were shocked to find a newborn girl abandoned in a cesspit of a public toilet (Photo: AFP)

Newborn abandoned by her mother in a cesspit rescued by brave taxi driver

On reaching the bottom, the man placed the baby in a net which was retrieved after pulling the driver out safely.

16 Aug 2018 5:22 PM

Their research has given hope to many who otherwise faced a certain death sentence. (Photo: Pixabay)

Scientists share $500,000 prize for work on cancer therapy

They’ll receive the award at a ceremony September 26 in Albany, New York.

16 Aug 2018 5:21 PM

India Ratings on Thursday revised down its economic growth forecast for financial year 2018-19 by two notches to 7.2 per cent citing rising inflationary risks.

India Ratings pegs down FY19 GDP forecast to 7.2 pc on inflation

The ratings agency has also revised upwards its inflation forecast despite a likely normal rainfall this year.

16 Aug 2018 5:14 PM

In 1998, the central government issued a notification under The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960, stating that monkeys and several other species of wild animals aren't to be exhibited or trained as performing animals.

Begging monkeys rescued from Mumbai railway station after PETA India intervention

Animal rights group joins forces with Mumbai Police, Maharashtra Forest Department to stop exploitation of two Rhesus Macaques.

16 Aug 2018 4:56 PM

Chinese handset maker Vivo on Thursday said it has ramped up the manufacturing capacity of its Greater Noida facility and has invested about Rs 200 crore.

Vivo pumps in Rs 200 crore to expand Greater Noida facility

The newly added SMT lines are catering to the growing demand for Vivo smartphones in the country.

16 Aug 2018 4:50 PM

Asserting that the worst is behind for state-owned lenders, Financial Services Secretary Rajiv Kumar on Thursday expressed hope that the banks would come out of the Prompt Corrective Action (PCA) framework this fiscal.

Banks to come out of PCA framework by this fiscal: Rajiv Kumar

Various measures taken by the government including implementation of Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code has yielded good results.

16 Aug 2018 4:40 PM

Islam, who was a teacher in the Khandapukhuri Lower primary school in the district, was engaged by the Morigaon district administration in Kolmoubari NRC Seva Kendra. (Representational Image)

Govt teacher involved in NRC work detained after being declared illegal B'deshi migrant

Khairul Islam was one among over 40,000 government employees drawn from different departments for NRC work across the state.

16 Aug 2018 4:39 PM

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