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

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Technology Mobiles & Tabs 21 Dec 2017

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The aid group Doctors Without Borders estimates 6,700 Rohingya civilians were killed in the first month of reprisals alone, and human rights groups have documented three large-scale massacres. (Photo: AFP)

The pillage of an existence: Survivors of Rohingya massacre tell stories

Rohingyas have lived in Myanmar for decades but, they are still seen as foreign invaders from Bangladesh who are intent on stealing land.

21 Dec 2017 6:47 PM

Culture will be richer when 'white dudes' not in power: Christian Bale

Christian Bale will be next seen in 'Hostiles', directed by Scott Cooper, the film also features Rosamund Pike.

21 Dec 2017 6:30 PM

Kangana Ranaut gets candid about her snub at the award show, miffs a magazine editor

Kangana Ranaut was speaking during the podcast 'Take 2' with film crtics Anupama Chopra and Rajeev Masand.

21 Dec 2017 6:16 PM

Foodies can experience a host of various flavorful dishes including Sarso Da Saag, Methi Murgh and Hara Choliya Wadi.

Punjab Grill creates special winter dishes to tantalise taste buds this Christmas

Chef Amitesh Singh Virdi, Executive Chef, Punjab Grill says that traditional authentic recipes are what will be featured in menu.

21 Dec 2017 6:08 PM

NSE has taken a step towards 'digital India' by announcing an e-mandate facility on its mutual fund platform.

NSE launches paperless e-mandate facility on its MF platform

The objective is to offer simple and hassle free alternative to the members.

21 Dec 2017 6:08 PM

Number of warehouses for consumer durables company has could reduce to 10-12 from a typical 25-30 and to 30-35 from 45-50 for FMCG companies.

Warehousing cost for FMCG, white goods to dip 25-50 per cent: report

NCR is expected to see maximum warehousing consolidation as the distance between states is only 250-300 km.

21 Dec 2017 5:58 PM

Bill payment through Samsung Pay comes with a host of unique features and offers users a secure, hassle free and instant payment option on-the- go.

Samsung India introduces 'Bill Payments' on Samsung Pay

The new feature will enable Samsung Pay users to pay their utility bills using Samsung Pay platform.

21 Dec 2017 5:42 PM

Government has set eyes on 100 per cent EVs for public mobility and 40 per cent electric for personal mobility by 2030.

Will need govt incentives to fulfil India's EV dream: Suzuki

Company will conduct a study to understand more about consumer insights on electric vehicles.

21 Dec 2017 5:33 PM

The issue of China blocking the listing of Masood Azhar at the United Nations is expected to come up in Friday's 20th round of India-China border talks in New Delhi. (Photo: File)

Name's Azhar, he’s not a terrorist: China blocks India’s move again

China has been consistently blocking moves by India, the US, the UK and France to designate Masood Azhar as a global terrorist.

21 Dec 2017 5:23 PM

Social support among other benefits of companionship coming from marriage may be responsible for boosting the chances of survival (Photo: Pixabay)

Married heart patients are 52 percent more likely to survive

Researchers are surprised to learn about the effect marital status can have on heart health.

21 Dec 2017 5:20 PM

The woman reportedly volunteered at a rescue group called Akita Advocates that rents space at the kennel. (Photo: Pixabay)

Dog mauls woman to death at a Phoenix boarding facility

She was rushed to a hospital, where she died. Her name hasn't been released yet.

21 Dec 2017 5:19 PM

A comparison with other countries in the G20 grouping suggests 'India lags on key indicators of AI development'

AI could help add USD 957 billion to Indian economy: Accenture

Technological area will add 1.3 pc to economy per annum, which will lift up tnational income by 15 pc by 2035.

21 Dec 2017 5:10 PM

Sportsperson and Rajya Sabha MP Sachin Tendulkar's maiden speech in the House was marred with the Congress stalling the session. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Matter of shame: Congress uproar prevents Sachin from speaking in RS

Rajya Sabha chairman M Venkaiah Naidu reportedly said, 'We’re discussing about sports and you don’t have the sporting spirit.'

21 Dec 2017 5:04 PM

New research in mice sheds light on the mechanism underlining exercise's protective effect against nicotine dependence and withdrawal. (Photo: Pixabay)

'Run away' from smoking addiction

The findings have been published in the British Journal of Pharmacology.

21 Dec 2017 5:01 PM

Cancer can put a patient's life on hold, especially among young adults who are just starting their careers or families. (Photo: Pixabay)

Cancer: How it affects sexual functioning

The findings have been published in the American Cancer Society journal Cancer.

21 Dec 2017 4:57 PM

Shah Rukh Khan at Ted Talks; Priyanka Chopra at an awards function.

This film might reunite Shah Rukh and Priyanka on screen and it’s not Don 3

Shah Rukh Khan and Priyanka Chopra were quite the name, especially after their chemistry in ‘Don’ and ‘Don 2’.

21 Dec 2017 4:57 PM

Gynaecologists continue to highlight harmful effects of products and trends claiming to cleanse the vagina (Photo: Pixabay)

Year ender 2017: Here are the most bizarre vagina trends of the past year

Bizarre trends have emerged from social media over the past few years and many are considered dangerous by medics.

21 Dec 2017 4:47 PM

The clip, which has garnered more than one million views since it was posted on Monday. (Photo: Facebook Screengrab/Edwin Wiek)

Thai zoo under fire after video of staff repeatedly poking tiger's face with stick goes viral

Pop star Rihanna also inadvertently highlighted another thriving illegal trade when she posted a selfie with a slow loris in Phuket.

21 Dec 2017 4:45 PM

WannaCry infected some 300,000 computers in 150 nations in May, encrypting user files and demanding hundreds of dollars from their owners for the keys to get them back. (Photo: File/Representational)

N Korea denies role in WannaCry ransomware attack, rubbishes US charges

Washington had ‘ulterior’ motives, a spokesman for Pyongyang's foreign ministry said.

21 Dec 2017 4:38 PM

Globally, gold rose 0.16 per cent to USD 1,267.10 an ounce in Singapore. (Photo: ANI)

Gold edges up on global cues, jewellers' buying

Gold is trading at Rs 29,700 per 10 gram at bullion market on firm trend overseas amid scattered buying by local jewellers.

21 Dec 2017 4:36 PM

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