Technology, Mobiles tabs, 20th Feb 2018, News & Stories from India

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Technology Mobiles & Tabs 20 Feb 2018

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It exports 767 million pounds of coffee to different countries every year, accounting for over four percent of world coffee production. (Photo: Pixabay)

India not among top 20 coffee drinking countries, chai for us!

India, which did not figure in the top 20, is the seventh largest exporter of coffee.

20 Feb 2018 10:03 AM

Nepal Prime Minister KP Oli also said he would revive the China-backed USD 2.5 billion hydropower project which was scrapped by the previous government. (Photo: PTI)

Will deepen ties with China to get more leverage with India, says Nepal PM

Oli said he wants to 'update' relations with India 'in keeping with times' and favours review of all special provisions of Indo-Nepal ties.

20 Feb 2018 10:01 AM

If overweight girls with PCOS can lose upto15 kg, they might resume their regular periods without medication. (Photo: Pixabay)

Obesity may lower your chances of conception

Women who are obese are also at a greater risk for pregnancy complications like having a C-section.

20 Feb 2018 9:58 AM

Parents should also understand that IQ is an imperfect indicator of cognitive abilities or how well children might succeed in school, Pyhala said. (Photo: Pixabay)

Preterm underweight babies more likely to have low IQs, says study

Overall, intelligence quotient (IQ) tests show on average, preterm youth underperform by equivalent of about 13 points.

20 Feb 2018 9:53 AM

Gundu Hanumantha Rao in a still from a film and K Chandrashekhar Rao.

Telugu comedian Gundu Hanumantha Rao no more, Telangana CM expresses grief

Hanumantha Rao had been suffering from a kidney ailment for sometime now and was undergoing dialysis treatment.

20 Feb 2018 9:44 AM

Encouraging older adults to engage in no-sweat exercise also appears to be more realistic. (Photo: Pixabay)

No-sweat exercise may prolong life for the elderly: study

A half-an-hour of moderate-to-vigorous activity reduced the risk by even more - 33 per cent.

20 Feb 2018 9:44 AM

In 2017, Fadnavis (M) had assured all help to Yadav (L), 42, who hails from Satara district, to start manufacturing facility for indigenous 6-seater and 19-seater aircraft. (Photo: Facebook | CMOMaharashtra)

Mumbai pilot's dream gets wings of Rs 35K-cr for India's 1st plane factory

The MoU will lead to generation of around 10,000 jobs in the project, which will be spread over 157 acre of land in Palghar district.

20 Feb 2018 9:31 AM

The rear camera on the S9 is a single unit with the fingerprint sensor positioned below it, like the Galaxy A8+ (2018). (Photo: Evan Blass)

New Galaxy S9, S9+ leaks before official unveil

The Galaxy S9, S9+ are expected to be available in different shades Grey, Violet and Black colour variants.

20 Feb 2018 9:25 AM

The problem arose at the weekend after the chain switched its delivery contract to DHL, forcing the majority of its 900 outlets in Britain to shut. (Photo: AP)

KFC chickens out: Fast-food chain shuts some outlets in UK over meat shortage

'We won’t compromise on quality, so no deliveries and also, some of our restaurants are closed,' KFC said on its website.

20 Feb 2018 8:51 AM

The latest update to iPhones also fixes an issue that is claimed to fix an issue where some third-party apps fail to connect to accessories.

Apple rolls out fixes for its Telugu bug on iPhones, Watch and more

iOS 11.2.6, watchOS 4.2.3, tvOS 11.2.6, and macOS High Sierra 10.13.3 with the bug fix are out now.

20 Feb 2018 8:31 AM

In letter, Nirav Modi blames PNB for 'haste', urges bank to 'be fair'

In the letter that Nirav Modi wrote on February 15/16 to PNB, he pegged the amount his companies owe to the bank is under Rs 5,000 crore.

20 Feb 2018 8:20 AM

In January, Kamal Haasan had batted for unity among Southern states under the 'Dravidian' tag to leverage ties with the Centre. (Photo: PTI)

You will know when I make it a success: Kamal Haasan bets on 'Dravidian' again

Haasan met DMK Prez M Karunanidhi and superstar Rajinikanth, saying he was calling on those 'whom I like' before the launch of his party.

20 Feb 2018 8:02 AM

At these Olympics, data on speed, acceleration, stopping, distance travelled, shift lengths and ice time is available to teams in what could be the next step for puck and player tracking across hockey. (Photo:AP)

Puck, player tracking being tested at Olympics

The system includes microchips in the back of jerseys and cameras high above the ice at the hockey arenas tracking the puck.

20 Feb 2018 7:47 AM

Pakistan Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi (Photo: AP)

‘Pak PM didn’t act on JuD fearing a crisis’

Earlier, Pakistan endorsed the United Nations’ list of banned terrorist organisations.

20 Feb 2018 7:11 AM

Tigers are extremely territorial, so they will fight other animals and even other tigers that invade their space.

Tipeshwar’s tigers: Doomed by success

The Maharashtra forest department has done a great job of conservation and protecting this forest.

20 Feb 2018 7:09 AM

One of the milestones was found by the BMC while carrying out a drive against illegal structures at Parel in April last year.

15 British era milestones in Mumbai to get a makeover

BMC decides to restore and beautify stones in a bid to preserve their historical value.

20 Feb 2018 6:29 AM

Bombay HC says bmc’s rooftop policy will be scrutinised

The high court added that only after ensuring that the safety measures are in place, the policy should be implemented.

20 Feb 2018 6:11 AM

Two pubs 1 Above and Mojo’s Bistro were completely gutted in a blaze on December 29, 2017.

Action against BMC babus not sufficient: Bombay HC

The BMC commissioner also requested three more months time for thorough investigation.

20 Feb 2018 5:46 AM

The information that we got about him was shocking. He used to prescribe medicines by watching You Tube and Google. (Representational Image)

Fake doctor, who prescribed medicines, arrested by police

Earlier, the police had arrested the fake doctor’s compounder whose inputs helped it to nab the accused from UP.

20 Feb 2018 5:31 AM

The accident took place on Mumbai-Bangalore highway near Nagaon village on Monday.

Five students killed, 29 hurt in truck mishap at Nagaon

A motorcyclist allegedly came from the opposite direction and was about to hit the truck in which the students were travelling.

20 Feb 2018 5:22 AM

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