Technology, Mobiles tabs, 31st Jan 2018, News & Stories from India

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Technology Mobiles & Tabs 31 Jan 2018

Technology, Mobiles tabs, 31 Jan 2018

The effected devices include models of ThinkPad L560 and P40 Yoga and many more.

Lenovo fingerprints can be hacked

The company says Fingerprint Manager Pro is a utility for Windows 7, 8 and 8.1 that allows users to log into their PCs.

31 Jan 2018 9:28 PM

Advocate Ajay Agrawal, who contested the 2014 Lok Sabha election from Rae Bareli against then Congress president Sonia Gandhi, alleged that the chief justice was 'prejudiced' and 'bent upon'. (Photo: File)

Bofors case: BJP leader files plea for CJI's recusal, says he is 'prejudiced'

The BJP leader said the court was about to dismiss the matter on at least 3 instances because of Sibal's 'unwarranted' interference'.

31 Jan 2018 9:23 PM

The Honor 9 Lite is a fresh proposition with combination of an all-glass body with an 18:9 narrow-bezel display and decent performance.

Honor 9 Lite review: An affordable phone for show-offs

The Honor 9 Lite shines with a beautiful glass body and Android Oreo but bogs down everywhere else.

31 Jan 2018 9:21 PM

The moon turns a reddish hue as it passes through the earth's shadow during a lunar eclipse as seen in Gauhati, India.

First Super Blue Blood Moon in 35 years

NASA is calling it a lunar trifecta: the first super blue blood moon since 1982. That combination won't happen again until 2037.

31 Jan 2018 9:08 PM

The Army has also submitted photographs of the vehicles damaged in the stone pelting by the unruly mob. (Representational Image)

Shopian killings: Army submits its version, says fired in self-defence

The Army's version comes after the state police registered an FIR about the incident in Ganovpora area of Shopian in south Kashmir.

31 Jan 2018 9:08 PM

Apple iPhone X's gesture-based navigation system makes efficient utilisation of screen space.

Will Android’s navigation depend on gesture navigation system?

OnePlus and Xiaomi are embedding gesture navigation in their custom OSes.

31 Jan 2018 9:07 PM

A bull suddenly came out of the arena, ran into an area where spectators were seated and attacked a 25-year-old man, resulting in serious injuries to his stomach. (Photo: File)

1 killed, 4 injured at Jallikattu event conducted without permission

The bull taming event was held at Nakiampatti near Athur in Salem district with over 100 bull-tamers taking part.

31 Jan 2018 8:57 PM

A LinkedIn buzzwords study has found that the words 'strategic', 'excellent' and 'certified' have dropped off the top 10 in 2017 in India. (Photo: Pixabay)

Indian professionals feel less strategic, more skilled: Study

The word 'passionate' has also gradually been dropping the ranks, from number 2 (in 2015) to number 5 (in 2016) to number 6 this year.

31 Jan 2018 8:47 PM

Taking smaller earthquakes also into account, the repeat interval becomes increasingly irregular to a level where they happen randomly. (Photo: Pixabay)

Giant earthquakes not as random as thought: study

In 1960, South-Central Chile was hit by the largest known quake on Earth with a magnitude of 9.5.

31 Jan 2018 8:25 PM

The cabinet decision will help the promoters use 15 per cent of the total leased land - around 1,842 hectares - for residential uses, while the rest will have to be utilised for industrial purposes. (Photo: File)

Maha govt to convert Navi Mumbai SEZ into 'integrated industrial area'

The decision to convert 2,140 hectares of Navi Mumbai SEZ was taken at the state cabinet meeting chaired by Devendra Fadnavis.

31 Jan 2018 8:14 PM

Sonika Chauhan was killed in an accident while being driven in a car by actor Bikram Chatterjee. (Photo: File)

Kolkata: HC directs start of trial in model Sonika Chauhan death case

Sonika's father Vijay Singh Chauhan moved a petition before the high court seeking expeditious trial in the case.

31 Jan 2018 7:55 PM

The bacteria can be spread to humans through the consumption of infected milk, beef and produce fertilised by cow manure. (Photo: Pixabay)

Bacteria in milk may trigger rheumatoid arthritis: study

Patients suffer from pain and deformities mostly in the hands and feet.

31 Jan 2018 7:52 PM

She replied in her usual candid, tongue-in-cheek manner. (Photo: Twitter/JKRowling)

J K Rowling shares insights into her writing style

On being asked if she creates a visual plan for her novels, she replied that she definitely do so in a table form.

31 Jan 2018 7:40 PM

Machha was questioned and some documents were seized from his house, but he was allowed to go, sources said. (Representational Image)

Teacher questioned by Anti-Terrorism Squad in Naxal-related case hangs self

The 64-yr-old Prabhakar Narayan Machha was reportedly in depression after the death of his second wife.

31 Jan 2018 7:35 PM

Counsel Prashant Bhushan had filed a fresh application for a direction to permit the remaining Rohingya refugees to cross over the border and enter India as the Border Security Force (BSF) is thwarting their entry. (Representational Image)

India not world refugee capital, Govt tells SC not to meddle Rohingya issue

Centre asked the Supreme Court not to intervene in the executive decision on deportation of Rohingya Muslims to Myanmar.

31 Jan 2018 7:15 PM

Another study found a link between long commutes and side-effects on quality of life. (Photo: Pixabay)

Short commute boost more happiness than sex

The report suggested that the link is due to a sense of time pressure with commuters of long stretches.

31 Jan 2018 7:06 PM

Representational Image. (Photo: Pixabay)

Juicy Couture tracksuits to make a comeback

The zip-up hoodie, and comfortable-snuggling jogging pants will be making their runway debut on February 8.

31 Jan 2018 7:04 PM

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley will present the Union Budget 2018-19 on Thursday. (Photo: File | PTI)

Union Budget 2018 countdown begins, farmers, industrialists expect relief

Farmers of the country are expecting subsidy in seed, fertiliser prices from the budget that will be tabled by Arun Jaitley on Thursday.

31 Jan 2018 7:03 PM

Casting call from YRF felt like prank call to me, says TZH fame Sal Yusuf

Sal Yusuf who played Al Amir Bagdawi in Salman Khan-Katrina Kaif starrer 'Tiger Zinda Hai', talked in an exclusive chat with us.

31 Jan 2018 6:56 PM

'I am convinced if a next revolution has to come to this world, it will come through Indian women,' Vivek Agnihotri said. (Photo: PTI)

Vivek Agnihotri defends 'Padmaavat', calls Swara 'urban naxal'

Vivek Agnihotri said that leftist women have a tendency to always come up with false accusations of molestation.

31 Jan 2018 6:48 PM

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