Technology, Mobiles tabs, 16th Oct 2017, News & Stories from India

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Planet Nine does exist, and may be 10 times the mass of the Earth and 20 times away from the Sun than Neptune, NASA scientists say

Ice giant Planet Nine a reality: NASA

Konstantin Batygin says there are now five different lines of observational evidence pointing to the existence of Planet Nine.

16 Oct 2017 4:43 PM

Reliance Retail will pose the biggest challenge to top e-commerce players Amazon and Flipkart next year due, said former Infosys CFO Mohandas Pai. Photo: PTI

Reliance Retail to be biggest challenger to Amazon, Flipkart: Pai

Pai said funding for startups has become discerning, except for large companies to which big firms are pouring in money.

16 Oct 2017 4:37 PM

New exercises help athletes manage breathing disorder: study

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16 Oct 2017 4:30 PM

The image shows the rear panel of the smartphone revealing the dual camera on top-left corner along with an LED flash. The Razer branding can be seen on the on the centre of the phone. (Image: Techbyte)

Razer soon to unveil a gaming smartphone

The company is expected unveil a gaming smartphone at an event on November 1.

16 Oct 2017 4:24 PM

Rupee appreciating further to 64.68 too fuelled rally at BSE.

Sensex surges 200 points at 32,633.64 on IMF booster

The broader NSE Nifty too ended at a fresh life-time high of 10,230.85 points.

16 Oct 2017 4:23 PM

India is currently pursuing an "exciting" route of digital transformation, said Vitor Gaspar, Director of the International Monetary Fund's Fiscal Affairs Department. Photo: AFP

India undergoing 'exciting digital transformation': IMF official

Vitor Gaspar, Director of the IMF's Fiscal Affairs Department, said India is a case study in its new book on digital revolution.

16 Oct 2017 4:04 PM

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Celebrate this Diwali the eco-friendly way!

Here are some destinations which are the ideal spots for an eco-friendly, pollution-free Diwali.

16 Oct 2017 3:57 PM

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi’s statement comes after BJP’s Sangeet Som said Taj Mahal was built by traitors and has no place in India history. (Photo: PTI/File) (Photo: File)

Will Modi stop hoisting flag at Red Fort built by 'traitors': Owaisi attacks BJP

AIMIM chief also asked if Yogi Adityanath and Narendra Modi can tell tourists not to visit Taj Mahal.

16 Oct 2017 3:55 PM

‘Assange has become a kind of nihilistic opportunist who does the bidding of a dictator,’ Hillary Clinton said. (Photo: File)

Trump tape: Hillary Clinton accuses WikiLeaks of working with Russia

The former Secretary of State raised the issue in relation to Harvey Weinstein scandal.

16 Oct 2017 3:54 PM

The Warburg effect is a phenomenon in which cancer cells rapidly break down sugars, stimulating tumour growth. (Photo: Pixabay)

Sugar makes cancer tumours more aggressive: study

The evidence shows positive correlation between sugar and cancer, may have far- reaching impacts on tailor-made diets for cancer patients.

16 Oct 2017 3:48 PM

Anjali Jena, an upcoming fashion designer based out of Mumbai shares fashion tips to look their best this Diwali.

Here are ways to look your best this Diwali

Fashion expert shares tips for a dazzling look during this Festival of Lights

16 Oct 2017 3:47 PM

The mother and child are safe despite the baby's traumatic arrival (Photo: Pixabay)

Mother almost dies after baby's kick tears a hole in her womb

The woman was in pain and was moved to the operating theatre since doctors feared she may suffer internal bleeding.

16 Oct 2017 3:44 PM

Samsung releases first cellular IoT mobile device for multi-purpose tracking.

Samsung to launch NB-lot GPS smart tags soon

The Samsung Connect Tag is the first consumer mobile product to use Narrowband technology.

16 Oct 2017 3:39 PM

Close to 536,000 Rohingya Muslims have fled Myanmar since August 25. (Photo: AFP)

Food, aid restricted, Rohingya refugees flee into Bangladesh

Wading through waste-deep water Rohingyas reached border fleeing Myanmar’s Buthidaung region.

16 Oct 2017 3:32 PM

WhatsApp has included a new feature which will decrease — approximately 6MB — in the size while downloading or installing.

WhatsApp working on two exclusive features for Android users

The features may not introduce massive changes but will surely make instant messaging easier and faster.

16 Oct 2017 3:30 PM

Women's brain reacts differently than men while helping others

Women put more subjective value on prosocial behavior and men find selfish behavior more valuable.

16 Oct 2017 3:27 PM

India's telecom sector is going through tough phase with Rs 6 lakh crore NPAs.

Telco competition to remain intense over 12-18 months: Moody's

Bharti Airtel announced last week it was acquiring consumer mobile business of Tata's telecom arms.

16 Oct 2017 3:24 PM

Here's how you can get Vitamin D in cold winter months

Lack of vitamin D can lead to deficiencies such as rickets in children and osteomalacia in adults.

16 Oct 2017 3:20 PM

After medical errors, patients want doctors to hear them out

Patients and families had some surprising advice for doctors and hospitals.

16 Oct 2017 3:18 PM

The Congress vice president also tagged a report headlined 'As Gujarat waits for poll date, state gets projects worth nearly Rs 12,500 crore' with his tweet. (Photo: PTI/File)

Ahead of PM visit, Rahul issues 'weather report' for Gujarat, forecasts 'jumlon ki baarish'

Gandhi's dig comes in the wake of speculation that the prime minister may announce a host of sops for poll-bound Gujarat.

16 Oct 2017 3:08 PM

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