Technology, Mobiles tabs, 21st Feb 2020, News & Stories from India

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Technology Mobiles & Tabs 21 Feb 2020

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One, it needs to ensure that the country also grants it permission to participate in the final 5G deployment, and not restrict the permission to mere trials. Recent research by Oxford Economics, commissioned by Huawei, suggests that barring Huawei from participating in 5G rollout could result in a $4.7 billion loss to India’s GDP by 2035. A few other countries would also suffer greater losses.

Huawei’s 5G trouble: A bitter pill that the world must swallow

The year 2020 is not expected to be any different for the telecom goliath.

21 Feb 2020 2:47 AM

An ineffective outcome seems to be written into the project because it glosses over the ground realities and betrays short-sightedness and ignorance of the political canvas on which the CAA law — in reaction to which Shaheen Bagh has sprung — has been inscribed. (Photo: G.N. JHA)

Supreme Court needs to look at human aspect of Shaheen Bagh

Before the Supreme Court felt compelled to ask the protesters to choose another site if they wished to continue protesting.

21 Feb 2020 2:43 AM

Japan is also the harbour for the Diamond Princess, one of those massive cruise ships that appear to be the ideal incubators for viruses. The rate at which the coronavirus named Covid-19 has been spreading aboard the vessel bears out that assumption.

China sneezes: How soon will the world catch a cold?

Economically, whatever happens in China reverberates across the world. It is the global manufacturing hub.

21 Feb 2020 2:40 AM

India is the fabled pharmacy of the world. India’s low-cost generic drug makers cater to domestic and international needs. But here is the catch. Most of the Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) or bulk drugs necessary to produce these medicines come from just one country – China. APIs are what give a medicine its therapeutic effect.

Health security must be on the policy high table

What is of great concern to India is the impact of coronavirus (called Covid 19 by scientists) on the pharmaceutical sector.

21 Feb 2020 2:37 AM

There has been demand for transparency in the way the collegium system works. The government, which is answerable to the legislature and to the people, has opened itself through the RTI Act, and forced transparency on itself.

Collegium needs transparency

The sad part is that this has not delivered. The collegium’s recommendations are more often questioned than not.

21 Feb 2020 2:34 AM

Bhagwat’s sermon: Our girls don’t deserve this

For long, the absurd has been seen as the ideal for the women of our country.

21 Feb 2020 2:31 AM

Swaroop Sampat back in the game

The actress says she is happy to continue working, but not constantly.

21 Feb 2020 2:16 AM

Sara Ali Khan’s first flop

An anonymous spokesperson from a multiplex in Delhi says, “No big film in recent times has shown such a steep drop from Day 1 to Day 2.

21 Feb 2020 2:13 AM

Why Kareena Kapoor did Angrezi Medium

Now, she is once again ready to show off her fearlessness as a London cop in Angrezi Medium starring Irrfan Khan.

21 Feb 2020 2:10 AM

Kiara Advani trolled for her photoshoot

Netizens have gone all out to make a joke out of Kabir Singh actress Kiara Advani’s latest photoshoot.

21 Feb 2020 2:05 AM

Bachchans unfazed

“Bachchan sahab was quiet all through ten years when Amar Singh ji attacked the family. He will remain silent,” says the family friend.

21 Feb 2020 2:02 AM

Food wastage is an alarming issue in the country. The city of Chennai is no different from the rest of India. Its streets, garbage bins and landfills stand silent testimony. Some feel that restaurants should keep wastage in mind while deciding on serving portions, while others are of the opinion that customers should be fined for wasting food.

No more wastage

You can get away with a chiding from elders for wasting food at home but not at hotels which levy penalty for leaving half-eaten plates.

21 Feb 2020 1:57 AM

In the ever-so wide expanse of the Internet, the online and the virtual world has become a cavern full of unusual phenomena. Fads, sensations, trends, and even absurd challenges have become ubiquitous online due to instant communication with a global audience on social media platforms.

Taking down the challenges

With the Skull Breaking challenge gaining momentum online, young users and children are once again becoming victims of unfiltered content online.

21 Feb 2020 1:52 AM

Chess between friends

Emphasising that both of them have different styles of play, Harika also attests to the healthy competition between them.

21 Feb 2020 1:49 AM

AR Rahman with daughter Khatija and Raheema

Burqa controversy Ameen backs his sister

Picture of the AR Rahman siblings going viral.

21 Feb 2020 1:40 AM

Food enthusiasts relishing delicious morning breakfast

The breakfast streets of Hyderabad

Another MNC employee, Yeshwanth Kumar cannot stop talking about the kheema roti offered across the city.

21 Feb 2020 1:36 AM

Fighting adversities, Delhi duo ready for New Delhi Marathon

The story of Varda Harneja and Vinay Jani, who are gearing up to take part in the IDBI Federal Life Insurance New Delhi Marathon is quite similar.

21 Feb 2020 1:31 AM

Showcasing indigenous craft

A colourful handicrafts exhibition in the city shows off the lesser-known art forms of India.

21 Feb 2020 1:27 AM

King of pop Bappi Lahiri is composing the song ‘Jhumka Bareilly Wala’ for the film ‘Ishq Nachaunda Hai’ that is scheduled to be shot in Bareilly later this year.

Mukesh J Bharti will groove on Bappi Lahiri's song 'Jhumka Bareilly Wala'

The ‘Ishq Nachaunda Hai’ song will be shot at Paras Khera, which is now being called Jhumka Chaurha in Bareilly.

21 Feb 2020 12:26 AM

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