Technology, Mobiles tabs, 21st Dec 2017, News & Stories from India

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Technology Mobiles & Tabs 21 Dec 2017

Technology, Mobiles tabs, 21 Dec 2017

A good book leaves an impression on us and we resolve on recommending it to friends. (Photo: Pixabay)

A movement for making kids fall in love with reading

Children too have a short attention span as their days are packed with so much activity.

21 Dec 2017 11:27 PM

Alia Bhatt and sister Shaheen spend more time post break-up with Sidharth and Rohan

Alia has recently wrapped up Meghna Gulzar's ‘Raazi’, where she will be seen with Vicky Kaushal.

21 Dec 2017 9:44 PM

India and China have agreed that maintenance of peace and tranquillity in the border areas is an important prerequisite for sustained growth of bilateral relations, Union minister VK Singh said. (Representational Image)

No interference allowed: India on Chinese criticism of projects near LAC

VK Singh said India, China reviewed the situation in all sectors of the border during the 10th round of talks on boundary issues in Nov.

21 Dec 2017 9:24 PM

In this photo released by Kensington Palace on Thursday, Dec. 21, 2017, Britain's Prince Harry and Meghan Markle pose for one of two official engagement photos, at Frogmore House, in Windsor, England. (Alexi Lubomirski/ AP)

Here are the first engagement photos of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle

The photographs were taken by fashion and celebrity photographer Alexi Lubomirski earlier this week on the grounds of Frogmore House.

21 Dec 2017 9:15 PM

Clashes heavily damaged part of the Church of the Holy Belt and left another section burned, and the road leading to it remains punctured by a huge crater. (Photo: AFP)

Its Christmas after all: War-torn Syria picks up pieces, enjoys holiday spirit

Many of its 800,000 residents fled when war erupted, but tens of thousands have trickled back, including to the Old City.

21 Dec 2017 9:13 PM

Shah Rukh Khan is Hugh Jackman’s mentor; find out how

Hugh Jackman, at the Sydney premiere of 'The Greatest Showman', called Shah Rukh Khan Bollywood’s greatest showman.

21 Dec 2017 9:08 PM

Virat and Anushka pose for a photo at the Delhi wedding reception. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Anushka in red saree, Virat in black Kurta steal eyeballs at Delhi reception

Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma Kohli’s wedding looked like it was straight out of a fairytale.

21 Dec 2017 9:03 PM

Acting commissioner Shane Patton said that the police do not believe what happened is terror related but will continue to investigate. (Photo: AFP)

Flinders street incident: Indian among 19 injured as speeding truck mowed crowd

The 45-year-old Kaul was talking to his son while crossing the intersection when he was hit by the car.

21 Dec 2017 8:58 PM

External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said India would like good relations with Pakistan provided Islamabad takes action against terror groups. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Take steps against terror groups on your soil to better bilateral ties: India to Pak

Pak army chief had on Tuesday said that they can resolve issues with India through talks instead of war.

21 Dec 2017 8:36 PM

‘The State of Israel totally rejects this vote, even before approval,’ Netanyahu said in a speech at a hospital dedication in the port city of Ashdod. (Photo: File)

UN ‘house of lies,’ says Netanyahu before Jerusalem vote

Netanyahu, in his speech, thanked Trump and Haley for ‘their brave and uncompromising stance.’

21 Dec 2017 8:28 PM

Kriti Sanon in a still from 'Bareilly Ki Barfi'; her latest Instagram story.

What’s cooking between Kriti Sanon and her Bareilly Ki Barfi producer Juno Chopra?

Kriti Sanon has recently been linked with her ‘Raabta’ actor Sushant Singh Rajput.

21 Dec 2017 8:09 PM

Saudi-born Abu Hajar al-Makki and three other AQAP militants were killed when a drone blew up their vehicle in the Wadi Obeida district of Marib province, east of the capital Sanaa, tribal sources said. (Photo: File/Representational)

US air strikes in Yemen kills Al-Qaeda propaganda chief

Strikes came as Washington revealed that US forces have carried out more than 120 air strikes against jihadists in Yemen.

21 Dec 2017 8:03 PM

Kulbushan Jadhav, 47, was sentenced to death by a Pakistani military court on charges of espionage and terrorism in April, following which India moved the ICJ in May. (Photo: PTI)

Kulbushan Jadhav not under threat of immediate execution: Pak

Pak said Jadhav 's mother, wife are permitted to him in the light of 'Islamic traditions and based on purely humanitarian grounds.'

21 Dec 2017 7:59 PM

Police have recovered the pistol from the spot and have summoned the boy's father for questioning. (Representational Image)

UP: Boy uses father's pistol to shoot at girl, fires at self later

The girl, studying at a school in Delhi, was shot at in the head by the boy following a heated argument, police said.

21 Dec 2017 7:31 PM

Taimur Ali Khan receives a forest on first birthday.

After car, now Taimur Ali Khan receives a 1000 sq ft forest as birthday gift

Saif and Kareena, more popularly known as Saifeena, got married in 2012 and they became parents to Taimur last year.

21 Dec 2017 7:27 PM

Sharif’s two previous stints in power were also cut short, including by a military coup in 1999, but he returned from exile to win a resounding victory in general elections in 2013. (Photo: File)

Ousted Nawaz Sharif selects brother as successor, Shahbaz Sharif to run for PM

Nawaz Sharif’s resignation on Friday has plunged the nuclear-armed nation into political turmoil after several years of relative stability.

21 Dec 2017 7:23 PM

The girl's family was forced out of their home in terror-infested Kashmir's Shopian district during the peak of militancy in 1992. (Photo: Pixabay)

Living in camps, migrant KP woman bags rank 4 in KAS exam

The mood is celebratory as they congratulate the first-ever woman migrant staying in a camp for clearing the KAS exams.

21 Dec 2017 7:22 PM

Special CBI Judge OP Saini on Thursday rued that despite having 'religiously' devoted 7 years to 2G scam cases, no 'legally admissible evidence' was placed before him by the CBI. (Photo: PTI | File)

I religiously awaited for evidence for 7 yrs, but in vain: Special CBI judge

'Not a single soul turned up... However, public perception has no place in judicial proceedings,' the court said.

21 Dec 2017 7:19 PM

The Sr Bachchan called his mother a "fighter" who guarded her children from harm.

Amitabh remembers his 'fighter mother' on death anniversary

Teji Bachchan died at the age of 93 on December 21, 2007 following prolonged illness.

21 Dec 2017 7:02 PM

'One thing is clear... the allegation of a major scam involving the highest levels of government was never true and not correct and that has been established,' Congress leader P Chidambaram said. (Photo: PTI)

PM should apologise to nation: Congress after 2G scam verdict

'The truth had finally prevailed and the BJP had been exposed', said Congress chief spokesperson Randeep Surjewala.

21 Dec 2017 6:54 PM

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