Technology, Mobiles tabs, 24th Aug 2017, News & Stories from India

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Technology Mobiles & Tabs 24 Aug 2017

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Focus on small businesses to drive manufacturing: Mahindra

The real growth in employment and in manufacturing is going to come from SMEs.

24 Aug 2017 10:41 AM

Arjun Kapoor shares a close rapport with his cousins Sonam and Harshvardhan.

'Who are these people?': Arjun shares adorable throwback pic of Sonam, other cousins

Sonam Kapoor, Rhea Kapoor, Anshula Kapoor, Harshvardhan Kapoor and Shanaya Kapoor are all present in the picture.

24 Aug 2017 10:22 AM

The 30-share index was up 110.18 points or 0.34 per cent at 31,678.19. It had gained 309.16 points in the previous two sessions. (Photo: PTI)

Sensex climbs over 110 points after Asian uptrend

The NSE Nifty hit 9,881.50, climbing 29 points, or 0.29 per cent.

24 Aug 2017 10:19 AM

Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism And Communication in Bhopal has decided to set up a “Gaushala” (Photo: Pixabay)

Makhanlal goes moo! Journalism university sets up gaushala in campus

Two acres of property to be turned into cow shed to provide milk to students and faculty.

24 Aug 2017 10:10 AM

Infosys co-founder and former CEO Nandan Nilekani. (Photo: PTI)

ICICI, HDFC, Reliance funds pitch for Nilekani return to Infosys

This is the second major pitch for bringing back Nilekani after an investor advisory firm IiAS .

24 Aug 2017 10:05 AM

Rupee is trading at 64.05 against the dollar that remained shaky after US President Donald Trump's comments about a government shutdown. (Photo: PTI).

Rupee up 7 paise against US dollar in early trade

Exporters and banks stepped up selling of American currency amid a higher opening in domestic equities.

24 Aug 2017 9:52 AM

Hours after issuing the order, Mamata Banerjee, however, clarified that immersion of Durga idols on Dashami will be halted only for 24 hours. (Photo: AP)

Mamata trying to create rift between Hindus and Muslims: BJP

WB CM earlier issued an order against Durga idol immersion on Dashami during the procession of Muharram which will be observed on Oct 1.

24 Aug 2017 9:51 AM

This new and inexpensive test, the team is working to lower the cost to about USD 3 per test, can be administered wherever the patient is (Photo: Pixabay)

Now, a faster and more accurate test for liver cancer

Researchers develop rapid portable screening test for liver cancer that cuts wait time for results to two minutes.

24 Aug 2017 9:43 AM

Kriti-Ayushmann-Rajkummar's Bareilly Ki Barfi does well at box office, mints Rs 15.42 crores

After majority of film critics gave good reviews to the film, it has also managed to impress the audiences.

24 Aug 2017 9:39 AM

Kaifiyat Express was running at 105 kms per hour when the collision took place early on Wednesday. (Photo: PTI)

Kafiyat Express mishap: Case filed against dumper's driver, contractor

The engine and 9 coaches of the express derailed in the wee hours on Wednesday when it rammed into a dumper.

24 Aug 2017 9:09 AM

Rajasthan may soon offer a new kind of tea

Rajasthan started cultivating olives in 2007. We list five health benefits of olive which shows why this may be a great idea.

24 Aug 2017 9:09 AM

Responding to a question, Arun Jaitley said a proposal to extend the decision to public sector undertakings was under 'active consideration' of the government. (Photo: PTI)

Govt raises 'creamy layer' income cap for OBCs to Rs 8 lakh per annum

Arun Jaitley said that the Union Cabinet was on Monday formally apprised of the decision to hike the limit for central government jobs.

24 Aug 2017 8:56 AM

The group of 56 women riders achieved the feat after embarking on a journey of 10,000 kms covering 10 Asian countries and 12 Indian states. (Photo: Facebook/ Biking Queens)

'Biking Queens' hoist tricolour at one of the world’s highest motorable passes

56 women riders speak about their experience hoisting Indian national flag at Khardung La pass on August 15.

24 Aug 2017 8:46 AM

Samsugn Galaxy Note 8 smartphone (Photo: Samsung)

Samsung eyes reset with new Galaxy Note

Introducing the Note 8 "phablet" at an event in New York City, executives repeatedly thanked fans who had remained loyal to the device.

24 Aug 2017 8:34 AM

On Friday CBI court will give its final judgment over the 14 year-old rape case against Dera Sacha Sauda Chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh. (Photo: PTI)

Gurmeet Ram Rahim rape case: Punjab govt imposes Sec 144 prior to CBI verdict tomorrow

Security has been tightened along Punjab-Haryana border, as well as the connecting roads to prevent any incursions.

24 Aug 2017 8:18 AM

Surges in blood pressure during stressful situations can predict future cardiovascular problems

Brain activity tied to blood pressure during stress, says study

Researchers find particular pattern of brain activity during stressful situations tied to larger-than-expected increase in blood pressure.

24 Aug 2017 8:15 AM

The meeting was held in the backdrop of numerous ceasefire violations and casualties to civilian population in the past several months. (Photo: PTI)

J&K: India, Pak hold flag meeting, decide on durable peace along LoC

Resumption of trade and transit through Chakan-Da-Bagh was also discussed during the flag meeting.

24 Aug 2017 8:00 AM

Results suggest that steroids are not effective in the treatment of chest infections in non-asthmatic adult patients (Photo: Pixabay)

Steroids ineffective for chest pains in non-asthmatic patients, says new study

Researchers find no reduction in duration of cough, the main symptom of chest infections between two and four days after treatment.

24 Aug 2017 7:58 AM

Galaxy Note 8 smartphone (Photo: Samsung)

Samsung seeks to bury fiery past with Galaxy Note 8 launch

The recall and related safety concerns briefly cost Samsung its number one spot in the global smartphone rankings.

24 Aug 2017 7:55 AM

Genetic testing in India have moved beyond hematologic and cancer management and have become available for some cardiac conditions (Photo: Pixabay)

Genetic testing can foretell cardiovascular diseases

According to researchers, genomic sequencing solves the dual purpose of confirming diagnosis and expanding treatment options in patients.

24 Aug 2017 7:49 AM

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