Technology, Mobiles tabs, 19th Oct 2019, News & Stories from India

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Technology Mobiles & Tabs 19 Oct 2019

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'It is Pakistan Cricket Board's (PCB) decision and we have to respect it,' says Sarfaraz Ahmed's wife.

'Sarfaraz Ahmed has no regrets over loss of captaincy', says his wife

The news of his sacking was conveyed to her wife by Sarfaraz himself.

19 Oct 2019 12:00 PM

$Humans are subjected to increasing amounts of light in the blue spectrum since commonly used LEDs emit a high fraction of blue light. (Photo: ANI)$

Exposure to blue light from computer can accelerate ageing

Blue light exposure speeds up aging process.

19 Oct 2019 11:52 AM

India plans to build 21 new nuclear power plants by 2030, the atomic energy agency had said last year, adding that work has been going on as per schedule. (Representational Image)

7 nuclear reactors under construction, 17 on way: Atomic Energy secretary

'We are going in for fleet mode for construction, thereby reducing construction costs and speeding up construction time,' Vyas said.

19 Oct 2019 11:50 AM

Donald Trump derided presidential executive orders as "power grabs" and a "basic disaster." (Photo: File)

'Power grabs': Trump outstripping Obama on pace of executive orders

Trump has so far issued 130 executive orders. By comparison, Obama issued 108 in his first three years.

19 Oct 2019 11:48 AM

K V Chowdary has joined the board of India's most valuable company Reliance Industries as an independent director.

Former tax dept head K V Chowdary joins Reliance board

Chowdary was in August 2014 appointed as chairman of the CBDT, the top policy making body of the income tax department.

19 Oct 2019 11:46 AM

Applications of CUTseq are not only limited to cancer diagnostics, according to the researchers behind the new method. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

New method to identify aggressive tumours found

Researchers develop cheaper method to identify aggressive tumours.

19 Oct 2019 11:45 AM

Here’s a selection of some of the best job search apps in 2019. (Photo: Pixabay)

The best job search apps for iOS and Android in 2019

The process of searching for a new job is now as easy as browsing through an app.

19 Oct 2019 11:37 AM

He joined Shiv Sena in presence of party chief Uddhav Thackeray and Yuva Sena President, Aaditya Thackeray at their residence Matoshree in Mumbai. (Photo: Twitter/ Shiv Sena)

Salman Khan's bodyguard Shera joins Shiv Sena

Shiv Sena took to its official Twitter handle to make the formal announcement.

19 Oct 2019 11:33 AM

The goal was to bring together a peer-group of innovators, who could share their insights and learnings and outline their vision for the role technology will play to make our lives more convenient.

Swiggy hosts Gigabytes, a hyperlocal innovation summit

Technology and AI to help bring the vision of solving convenience to life.

19 Oct 2019 11:30 AM

Tea has been a popular beverage since antiquity, with records referring to consumption dating back to the dynasty of Shen Nong (approximately 2700 BC) in China. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Drink tea for improved cognitive skills and brain health

Study suggests that drinking tea may improve brain health.

19 Oct 2019 11:29 AM

Kamlesh Tiwari, 43, was killed at his residence in the Naka neighbourhood of Lucknow on Friday afternoon. (Photo: Twitter)

Hindu leader Kamlesh Tiwari's killers on CCTV, wife threatens self-immolation

A lesser-known outfit called the Al-Hind Brigade claimed responsibility late on Friday night for the murder of Tiwari.

19 Oct 2019 11:27 AM

As many as 54 participants selected from three wings of the Indian armed forces will be taking part in the nine-day long 7th CISM Military World Games. The Indian boxing contingent will open India's campaign.(Photo: Twitter)

India's campaign to start off with boxing in World Military Games

So far, India has taken part in three editions of the military games in 2007, 2011 and 2015.

19 Oct 2019 11:24 AM

TCL is announced a volley of special prices and discounts on its P8 Series.

TCL ramps up festive celebrations with massive 85-inch 4K AI TV

Continuing with its festive spirit, TCL is bringing a range of exciting offers on its flagship P8 Series.

19 Oct 2019 11:22 AM

To increase standardisation and bring modularity in building atomic power reactors, the Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited or NPCIL is going for fleet mode construction for future projects, Department of Atomic Energy Secretary KN Vyas said on Friday. (Photo: istockphoto.com)

7 nuclear reactors under construction, 17 more on the way: Atomic Energy Secretary

Referring to the waiver of the Nuclear Suppliers Group or NSG to India in 2008, he said the nuclear programme now has much less constraints.

19 Oct 2019 11:11 AM

The recall is the latest blow to the more than 130-year-old US healthcare conglomerate that is facing thousands of lawsuits over a variety of products.

J&J recalls 33,000 bottles of baby powder as FDA finds asbestos in sample

J&J shares fell more than 6 per cent to close at USD 127.70.

19 Oct 2019 11:09 AM

Angel Di Maria once again proved his worth with a double that earned Paris St Germain a 4-1 win at Nice. (Photo: AP)

Ligue 1 2019-20: Angel Di Maria sends PSG five points clear as Nice see red

Kylian Mbappe came off the bench in the closing stages to round off the win to mark his return from injury.

19 Oct 2019 11:00 AM

The United Nations Headquarters in New York will remain closed in the forthcoming weekend due to the ongoing cash crisis. (Photo: ANI)

UN Headquarters to remain closed in the weekend due to budget crunch

It should be noted that the war-wracked Syria was the last country to have paid up its dues to organisation by end of the 30-day due period.

19 Oct 2019 11:00 AM

Abhijit Ratan Hajare, who is from Maharashtra, was part of a 15-bike convoy touring the Himalayan nation, The Bhutanese reported. The group was led by a Bhutanese national. (Photo: Screengrab)

Indian tourist detained in Bhutan for desecrating Buddhist ‘chorten’

Though Hajare was officially detained, he was allowed to spend Thursday night at his hotel.

19 Oct 2019 10:48 AM

India has slammed Pakistan for raising the issue of Jammu and Kashmir at a forum of the UN, saying the country employs "empty rhetoric" to serve its "distorted agenda" and continues to engage in spreading unsubstantiated allegations. (Photo: File)

India slams Pak for raising Kashmir issue at UN

India maintains Kashmir is a bilateral issue with Pakistan and no third party has any role in it.

19 Oct 2019 10:46 AM

Tulsi Gabbard, 38, who declared her presidential bid last year, is a favourite of the Indian-Americans mainly because of her being a Hindu. (Photo: File)

Tulsi Gabbard calls Hillary Clinton ‘queen of warmongers’ over Russia remark

Gabbard, who is a fourth-term Democratic Congresswoman from Hawaii, fired back.

19 Oct 2019 10:42 AM

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