Technology, Mobiles tabs, 23rd Nov 2017, News & Stories from India

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The FCC also says it will pre-empt state rules on privacy and net neutrality that contradict its approach.

What happens once 'net neutrality' rules bite the dust?

The FCC's move will allow companies to charge internet companies for speedier access to consumers and to block unwanted services.

23 Nov 2017 9:18 AM

Uber has said that hackers got only names, email addresses and telephone numbers for riders.

Uber says it will cooperate with data breach probes

Uber has been in touch with the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and several states to discuss the hack.

23 Nov 2017 9:04 AM

Assam Health Minister and BJP’s northeast strategist Himanta Biswa Sarma made the remarks at a function organised for distribution of appointment letters to teachers in Guwahati on Tuesday. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

We suffer for our sins: Assam health minister on cancer patients

In a tweet, Chidambaram mocked Sarma saying, 'that is what switching parties does to a person.'

23 Nov 2017 8:41 AM

Experts say that's a problem because nighttime lights are known to disrupt our body clocks and raise the risks of cancer, diabetes and depression. (Photo: Pixabay)

Light pollution boosted by overuse of energy-saving LEDs

Data shows Earth's night getting brighter, and artificially lit outdoor surfaces growing at pace of 2.2 percent per year from 2012 to 2016.

23 Nov 2017 8:38 AM

Uber has said that for riders, hackers got only names, email addresses and telephone numbers. They did not get personally identifiable information such as trip details or credit card and Social Security numbers.

Here's how the Uber data breach happened

Uber kept a massive breach of 57 million user and driver accounts secret for nearly a year.

23 Nov 2017 8:34 AM

Maintaining a healthy weight during pregnancy may also be important to a child's brain development

Find out why you should lose extra kilos before conceiving

According to a recent study, going into your pregnancy overweight means you could be putting your baby's health at risk.

23 Nov 2017 8:26 AM

Uber concealed it for a year after paying $100,000 in ransom for the stolen information to be destroyed.

UBER customers torn between scandals and service

Hackers were able to steal data for 57 million riders and drivers.

23 Nov 2017 8:26 AM

Retirement body EPFO has relaxed conditions for submitting life certificates, including for online submissions. (Photo: PTI/Representational)

EPFO relaxes norms for submission of life certificate

Life certificate in physical form may be accepted from such pensioners who have recorded genuine reasons for non submission of digital Jeevan Pramaan.

23 Nov 2017 8:25 AM

YouTube has become one of Google’s fastest-growing operations in terms of sales by simplifying the process of distributing video online but putting in place few limits on content. (Representative Image)

YouTube steps up takedowns as concerns about kids' videos grow

YouTube removed more than 50 user channels in the last week and stopped running ads on over 3.5 million videos.

23 Nov 2017 8:11 AM

Difficulties with balance and postural stability are commonly thought to relate to more severe ASD symptoms and impaired activities in daily living. (Photo: AFP)

Autistics children may benefit in posture from video games

Balance challenges are more common among people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) compared to the broader population.

23 Nov 2017 8:09 AM

After doctors examined the victim and confirmed it to be a case of sexual assault, the parents lodged a complaint at Dwarka Police Station. (Representational Image)

Delhi: 4-yr-old sexually assaults classmate; case registered

The victim later narrated to her parents how her classmate opened her pants, and put his finger inside her private parts, the FIR read.

23 Nov 2017 8:03 AM

Cigar smoke is inhaled and is just as harmful to the lungs as cigarettes. (Photo: Pixabay)

Cigars as harmful as cigarettes

Researchers find that the level of nicotine found in small cigar smoke is similar to or greater than cigarette smoke.

23 Nov 2017 7:58 AM

The art of small things

This self-made youngster’s passion for micro art has now become his profession, with many appreciating his intricate work

23 Nov 2017 7:33 AM

Teachers to protest over Bihar govt order

Sources claim that the teachers had to face public anger during the act.

23 Nov 2017 7:30 AM

Parents can include 5 phones which are to be tracked. (Representational image)

New app to check kid’s browsing history

The application, Narad, has been developed by BHU neurologist Vijay Nath Misra.

23 Nov 2017 7:28 AM

Nagma in denial

Despite growing speculation that Julie 2 is based on her life story, actress Nagma denies any knowledge of the same.

23 Nov 2017 7:23 AM

I have had my share of love failures, says Raai Laxmi

Raai Laxmi in an interview with us, where she answers questions on casting couch, her remuneration, Julie 2, and more.

23 Nov 2017 7:20 AM

‘Lust’ we speak the truth

Victims who have been subjected to such behaviour have made statements publicly.

23 Nov 2017 7:15 AM

Tee off for a good cause

From getting his celeb friends to support his foundation to checking out golf courses around the world, golfer Amit Luthra is quite the all-rounder.

23 Nov 2017 7:11 AM

The DGP also advised the general public to report at the nearest police station if they come across circulation of any objectionable viral picture or video. Photo: Pixabay)

DGP issues advisory on viral videos in Odisha

Several obscene videos shot by anti-socials and miscreants had been uploaded into various social media platforms in the last couple of months.

23 Nov 2017 7:06 AM

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