Technology, Mobiles tabs, 18th Apr 2019, News & Stories from India

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The main conceptual finding: cell death in the brain occurs across a longer time period than was previously thought. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Can human brain be restored hours after death?

Scientists revive brain function in dead pigs, which might unravel the mysteries of brain trauma.

18 Apr 2019 8:55 AM

High growth achieved by India not possible without job creation: Kant

The Niti Aayog CEO also pitched for opening up of mining and coal sectors for boost job creation.

18 Apr 2019 8:52 AM

Baldwin is currently the global ambassador for BareMinerals, so she probably would not officially announce her own line until the contract ends. (Photo: ANI)

Hailey Baldwin to launch ‘Bieber Beauty’ cosmetics

Hailey Baldwin to soon launch her own line of cosmetics.

18 Apr 2019 8:49 AM

According to reports, IT Grids has been booked under the Aadhaar Act for data leak of around 7.82 crore residents.

No breach of Aadhaar servers in IT Grids' case: UIDAI

No illegal access was made to its CIDR and no data has been stolen from its servers, UIDAI said in a statement.

18 Apr 2019 8:48 AM

It has been found that in untreated rough rice, inorganic arsenic is highly elevated in the bran compared with the husk. (Photo: Representational/Pexels)

Reduce arsenic in rice with parboiling

Parboiling reduces the amount of arsenic in rice, finds study.

18 Apr 2019 8:46 AM

'Dear Citizens of India, Phase 2 of the Lok Sabha polls start today. I am sure all those whose seats are polling today will strengthen our democracy by exercising their franchise,' Prime Minister Modi tweeted. (Photo: File)

Go out, vote and 'strengthen our democracy': PM Modi urges voters

'I hope more youngsters head to the polling booths and vote!' Modi wrote.

18 Apr 2019 8:44 AM

The police have started investigation in the case. (Representational Image)

Remove your clothes: Hyderabad dance teacher to students, case registered

A case under section 509 has been registered against the accused.

18 Apr 2019 8:44 AM

Former Zimbabwe fast bowler Heath Streak, who has coached several international players, brought a team of youngsters to play a few games in India. During their one-week stay in India, they played few matches in Mangalore. The notable among them was Codie Marillier, the son of ex-off spinner Dougie Marillier.

Son of innovative cricket shot excited to play in India

Codie's dad is an inventor of the Marillier shot. In this the bat is used as a ramp to flick a ball backwards over the batsman’s shoulder.

18 Apr 2019 8:43 AM

Amazon expects to close fulfilment centres and wind down support for domestic-selling merchants in China in the next 90 days. (Representational image/ Photo: AFP)

Amazon to close domestic marketplace business in China: sources

Amazon shoppers in China will no longer be able to buy goods from third-party merchants in the country.

18 Apr 2019 8:35 AM

The lenders after due deliberations decided that the best way forward for the survival of Jet Airways is to get the binding bids from potential investors.

Jet Airways lenders 'reasonably hopeful' of successful bids for grounded airline

Jet Airways halted all flight operations indefinitely after lenders led by SBI declined to extend more funds.

18 Apr 2019 8:29 AM

The message he sent in the group was at 11.22 in the morning and that was exactly an hour after he had a call from the chief selector Ashantha de Mel. (Photo: AP)

Lasith Malinga hints at retiring before World Cup, sends message to the players group

According to the sources, the chief selector merely asked him about his availability without guaranteeing him about the captaincy.

18 Apr 2019 8:14 AM

The Prime Minister was stated to have been held up at the place for around 15 minutes because of the sudden checking, the official said. (Photo: File)

Poll officer searches PM Modi's chopper, gets suspended for violating norms

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik's helicopter was also checked by the personnel of EC flying squad in Rourkela on Tuesday.

18 Apr 2019 7:47 AM

Counting of votes will be held on May 23. There are 21 Lok Sabha and 147 assembly seats in the state. (Representational Image)

Odisha gears up for second phase of Lok Sabha, Assembly polls

Out of the total electorate of 76,93,123, there are 37,47,493 women voters. At least 605 electors belong to the third gender.

18 Apr 2019 7:20 AM

The fight in Tamil Nadu has always been bilpolar – between the AIADMK and the DMK. (Representational Image)

Tough fight in Tamil Nadu as state sees first polls after Jaya, Karuna

National parties piggyback Dravidian parties to get enough numbers for central coalitions.

18 Apr 2019 7:09 AM

'Jayasheela Poojaari Ulthuru of Kundapura came to the polling booth in an ambulance to cast his vote,' tweeted National Joint General Secretary (Org), BJP, B L Santhosh. (Photo: @blsanthosh | Twitter)

LS polls, Phase 2: K'taka voter comes to polling booth in an ambulance

Votes were to be held in 97 seats, but Vellore and Triputa East were kept out due to corruption, security concerns.

18 Apr 2019 7:05 AM

The crime branch team tracked down one of the accused, Rajkumar Rajawat, in his home town Mehandawa in Bind district of Madhya Pradesh earlier this month, said DCP, crime, Deepak Deoraj.

Man wanted in murder case held after 12 years

The crime branch team tracked down one of the accused, Rajkumar Rajawat, in his home town Mehandawa in Bind district of MP.

18 Apr 2019 6:25 AM

Rashid Khan celebrates Suresh Raina’s wicket with his Sunrisers teammate. (Photo: P. Surendra)

IPL: Yellows fade

Sunrisers drub Super Kings by six wickets.

18 Apr 2019 6:04 AM

As many as 110 deals were inked in last quarter against 118 deals in the year ago quarter, as per the update from Grant Thornton.

Elections, global factors hit M&A activity in Q4

In March quarter, merger and acquisition deals valued $12.66 billion were closed against $18.66 billion in the same quarter last year.

18 Apr 2019 6:01 AM

To catalyse the pace of its auto loan growth, the Bank on Wednesday announced the launch of two facilities to provide its customers with final sanction letters for car and two-wheeler loans instantaneously, in a fully digital manner.

ICICI sees growth in auto loans despite a fall in vehicle sales

As on December 31, 2018, the bank had an outstanding auto loan book of Rs 53,000 crore.

18 Apr 2019 5:57 AM

However in March, the price of HUL’s Bru Gold jar 100 gm has gone up by 8 per cent from Rs 245 to Rs 265, as per the data from Kotak Institutional Equities. Bru Instant jar 100 gm is up 6 per cent from Rs 165 in February to Rs 175 in March.

Customers fail to get benefit of lower global coffee prices

Meanwhile, café chains too have opted to stay put with the prices.

18 Apr 2019 5:54 AM

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