Technology, Mobiles tabs, 21st May 2018, News & Stories from India

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Overweight people should have their vitamin D levels checked, to avoid any potentially health-damaging effects.(Photo: Pixabay)

Larger the waistline, lower the Vitamin D levels

The greater the amount of belly fat, the lower the levels of detected vitamin D.

21 May 2018 4:25 PM

By the architecture of its working, the TeenSafe app is flawed. A user is required to turn off Apple's two-factor authentication on an iOS device for the app to work. This makes it vulnerable to unauthorised access.

TeenSafe app exposes thousands of Apple accounts

A teen tracking app has been found violating user safety by putting at risk account details of its owners.

21 May 2018 4:14 PM

The gauge finally ended at a nearly one-month low of 34,616.13.

Sensex extends losses for 5th day, tanks 232 points

NSE Nifty closed lower by 79.70 points at 10,516.70, after hovering between 10,621.70 and 10,505.80.

21 May 2018 4:09 PM

Quantum dots produced from tea leaves inhibit the growth of lung cancer cells. (Photo: Pixabay)

Tea leaf extract can destroy cancer cells: Study

Tea leaves contain a wide variety of compounds, including polyphenols, amino acids, vitamins and antioxidants.

21 May 2018 4:08 PM

Deep Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (dTMS) is a medical treatment that uses magnetic energy to stimulate neurons in the brain. (Photo: Pixabay)

Study finds way to reduce those food cravings

The technique has yielded positive results after just a single treatment session.

21 May 2018 4:01 PM

The rating agency further said it expects a mild pickup in growth in the services sector.

India's GDP growth in Q4 of FY18 seen at 7.4 per cent: Icra

CSO is scheduled to come out with GDP estimate for the fourth quarter (Q4) of fiscal 2017-18 on May 31.

21 May 2018 3:59 PM

Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone during 'Padmaavat' screening.

Ranveer Singh is a man, he has so much more than just energy, claims Deepika

Ranveer made it a point to leave a comment on each of the Cannes outing Deepika had this year.

21 May 2018 3:52 PM

Congress MLA from Yellapur Shivaram Hebbar. (Facebook | Screengrab)

Embarrassment for Congress: Party MLA says bribe tape against BJP 'fake'

Congress MLA from Yellapur, Karnataka, said: 'I condemn whoever has released such audio clippings for political reasons.'

21 May 2018 3:51 PM

The missile was test-fired from a mobile launcher stationed at Launch pad 3 of the Integrated Test Range (ITR) at Chandipur near Balasore at 10:40 am. (Photo: File)

BrahMos supersonic cruise missile successfully test-fired from Odisha coast

Defence min Nirmala Sitharaman congratulated DRDO scientists, team BrahMos for successful launch of BraHmos missile with new technology.

21 May 2018 3:46 PM

"He was just very careful, just to take a picture and he just slipped down there, on the hill," his friend was quoted as saying by the report. (Photo: File| Representational)

Indian student plunges 40 mtrs to death while taking selfie in Australia

Ankit was with friends when he slipped off the 40-metre precipice at The Gap, near the historic port town of Albany, the ABC news reported.

21 May 2018 3:35 PM

The cost of petrol in Chennai is Rs 79.47 per litre while that of diesel is Rs 71.59.

Tamil Nadu govt hints it may not cut VAT on fuel

Both petroleum products and liquor sales in the state are covered under the VAT regime.

21 May 2018 3:31 PM

Five more people have died due to high fever and similar symptoms of the virus in Kozhikode and in neighbouring Malappuram district. (Representational Image/Pixabay)

Kerala: Nipah virus claims 6 lives; NCDC team reaches Kozhikode

Nipah virus (NiV) infection is a newly emerging zoonosis that causes severe disease in both animals and humans.

21 May 2018 3:15 PM

The system will grant investors and talents up to 10-year residency visas for specialists in medical, scientific, research and technical fields, as well as for all scientists and innovators, the report said. (Representational image: file)

UAE launches 10-year residency visa programme for ‘exceptional talents’

The decision is in line with the country’s position as a primary destination for international investors and global talents.

21 May 2018 3:14 PM

The BJP MP has not made any clarification in this regard as of now. (photo: PTI)

Mumbai vendor accuses BJP MP Kirit Somaiya of manhandling

'He (Somaiya) came at 8 pm and asked us to vacate the place. He came again, we told him we are vacating but he pushed us,' vendor said.

21 May 2018 3:08 PM

The company exports cars from India in a limited way to Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and few countries in South Africa.

Honda Cars India expects to better industry growth

Company sold more than 1.70 lakh units and registered a growth of eight per cent.

21 May 2018 3:07 PM

Commuters travelling from Gurgaon will now be able to change trains at Hauz Khas to reach south Delhi and Noida. (Photo: File | Representational)

Janakpuri West to Kalkaji Mandir Metro line to be flagged off on May 28

Passenger services on the stretch will begin from May 29 from 6 am from the Kalkaji Mandir and Janakpuri West stations simultaneously.

21 May 2018 3:03 PM

Judge B H Loya had died of cardiac arrest in Nagpur on December 1, 2014 when he had gone to attend the wedding of a colleague's daughter. (Photo: File)

Review Judge Loya death verdict: Bombay lawyers body files plea in SC

Bombay Lawyers Association's review petition has challenged SC's April 19 judgment that brought curtains down on debate over Loya's death.

21 May 2018 2:52 PM

H D Kumaraswamy had clarified that there is no rotational chief ministership arrangement with the Congress. (Photo: File)

Kejriwal, Akhilesh among others to attend Kumaraswamy’s swearing-in

Rahul Gandhi, Sonia Gandhi are among top Cong leaders who are expected to attend oath-taking ceremony of HD Kumaraswamy.

21 May 2018 2:51 PM

The Duchess' official web page comes after it was revealed Meghan and Harry have left Windsor Castle and are heading to London to begin married life together. (Photo: AP)

Meghan Markle gets own royal webpage

Duchess of Sussex reveals her plans for life as a royal just hours after wedding, says will carry out duties for the Queen.

21 May 2018 2:47 PM

Among skilled occupations, aircraft assemblers, shoemakers and car upholsterers may have murderous tendencies (Photo: Pixabay)

Criminologist reveals 12 occupations which are favoured most by serial killers

Forestry workers, Truck drivers and warehouse managers also make it to the list of people you need to be careful about.

21 May 2018 2:45 PM

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