Technology, Mobiles tabs, 24th Apr 2019, News & Stories from India

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Technology Mobiles & Tabs 24 Apr 2019

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the heart and brain seem to meet again in the fight against bad cholesterol. (Representational/Pixabay)

50 million people living with Alzeimer’s

Studies suggest that 50 million people worldwide living with Alzeimer's disease.

24 Apr 2019 10:38 AM

The company appears to be taking a U-turn by retaining MS Paint in Windows 10.

Microsoft will retain MS Paint in Windows 10, for now

Users observed that Microsoft stopped warning about the future removal of the Paint app.

24 Apr 2019 10:38 AM

With one eye on next week’s Champions League semi-final against Liverpool, Ernesto Valverde picked a side with players like Lionel Messi, Jordi Alba and Arthur on the bench. (Photo: AP)

Barcelona edges closer to the La Liga title after a 2-0 win over Alaves

After a turgid first half, Barcelona stepped up a gear in the second and midfielder Carles Alena sent the Catalans ahead after 54 minutes.

24 Apr 2019 10:37 AM

Britain’s National Security Council agreed to allow Huawei access to “noncore” parts of the 5G mobile infrastructure like antennas.

Huawei to be allowded with limited access to 5G networks: Telegraph

Huawei is already present in Britain’s existing noncore mobile network.

24 Apr 2019 10:34 AM

On being asked by Kumar that PM Modi is known for his strictness, he said, 'I am strict and disciplined but I do not get angry or insult any person.' (Photo: BJP | Twitter)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi never gets angry. Why?

Prime Minister Modi replied to a question that does he get angry, saying 'I do not express my anger as it leads to negativity.'

24 Apr 2019 10:32 AM

Anna Sorokin's lawyer compares her to Frank Sinatra, says they both created their own opportunities. (Photo: Twitter)

How a fake heiress travelled free, stayed in hotels, duped people of USD 275k in US

She was in fact the daughter of a Russian truck-driver who moved to Germany at age 16.

24 Apr 2019 10:31 AM

On its earnings call, Twitter executives said multiple times that they are now focussing on growing this stat, rather than the monthly social media usage figure.

Twitter still struggling to grow

With the addition of new accounts this year, Twitter witnessed a small win.

24 Apr 2019 10:30 AM

The stamp, designed by Indonesian sculptor Padmashri Bapak Nyoman Nuarta, features a scene from Ramayana in which Jatayu fought to save Sita, the Embassy of India in Jakarta said in a statement. (Photo: ANI)

Indonesia releases special stamp on Ramayana theme

A specially signed version of the stamp will be on display at the Philately Museum in Jakarta, the statement said.

24 Apr 2019 10:22 AM

Samsung postponed the Galaxy Fold’s launch for an unspecified period of time while it investigated the damage reports.

Samsung retrieving all Galaxy Fold samples after defect reports

The South Korean tech giant met with embarrassment ahead of the device’s US release on April 26.

24 Apr 2019 10:22 AM

KKR lost the match against Sunrisers Hyderabad and as a result, they are positioned at the sixth place in the IPL league standings with just 8 points. (Photo: BCCI)

IPL 2019: 'Russell will bat up the order if situation demands,' says KKR coach Kallis

Russell has been in a fine form in the ongoing edition of IPL as he has scored 392 runs at an average of 65.33 and a strike rate of 217.77

24 Apr 2019 10:15 AM

Each emission type elicits a different climate system response. (Representational/Pexels)

Coal-to-gas shift can affect climate change

Researchers think that shift from coal to gas may stabilise climate change.

24 Apr 2019 10:11 AM

A higher opening of the domestic equity markets restricted fall of the domestic currency to some extent. (Photo: DC)

Rupee slips 23 paise against US dollar on fund outflows

Rupee is trading at 69.85 against dollar due to higher demand for the greenback from importers.

24 Apr 2019 10:11 AM

'I have many good friends in the Opposition. We do eat food together once or twice a year,' Modi said. (Photo: BJP | Twitter)

Have many good friends in Oppn, Mamata sends personally selected kurtas: PM

Mamata has mostly been critical about Modi govt and has openly opposed their various initiatives including GST.

24 Apr 2019 10:10 AM

The company is now set to launch their range of products in the Western and other markets.

Aquawhite signs popular characters - Peppa Pig, Angry Birds and Hello kitty

The company boasts of being the only one producing a vast range of innovative, concept-based products.

24 Apr 2019 10:07 AM

He also wondered whether the prime minister will speak on top issues concerning the people before campaign ends. (Photo: File)

Tired of listening to PM beat his own trumpet on Pak: Chidambaram

Chidambaram said people also want to hear him (Modi) speak about issues such as demonetisation and hate speeches.

24 Apr 2019 9:59 AM

Can people be encouraged to feel empathy if they think they are good at it? (Representational/Pixabay)

Reason why people lack empathy

Empathy is often avoided as it requires mental effort: Study.

24 Apr 2019 9:58 AM

There are very few batsmen in world cricket who have gone past the double-century mark in ODI format and the landmark has been achieved only eight times in the limited-overs format. (Photo: AFP)

Soumya Sarkar creates history, smashes a double-ton in Dhaka Premier League

Sarkar hit 14 fours and 16 sixes in his 153-ball knock of 208 runs, sharing an opening wicket partnership of 312 runs with Jahural Islam.

24 Apr 2019 9:56 AM

Many experts think a so-called "mass extinction event", only the sixth in the last half-billion years is already under way. (Photo: AFP)

Human influence responsible for the extinction of one million species

According to a draft UN report one million species risk extinction due to humans.

24 Apr 2019 9:49 AM

The 61-year-old Indian has been jailed in the US for five years. (Photo: Representational)

Indian man used multiple names to smuggle 400 foreigners into US

The human smuggling carried out by him resulted in at least one death and endangered the lives of many.

24 Apr 2019 9:48 AM

The NSE Nifty too rose 21.15 points or 0.18 per cent to 11,597.10. (Photo: File)

Sensex rises over 100 points; Nifty tests 11,600

The 30-share index was trading 75.37 points or 0.20 per cent higher at 38,640.25.