Month: May 2014

iBerry to launch smartphone ‘Auxus Nuclea X’

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Technology company iBerry said it will launch a new smartphone named “Auxus Nuclea X” next week that would be sold exclusively through e-commerce portal eBay.

The new phone is priced at Rs.12,990 and the company claimed it is the cheapest in its segment.

“The launch is set on May 5, 2014 and it will be available for booking exclusively on ebay.in,” iBerry said in a statement.

“Auxus Nuclea X would be the cheapest Octa Core ever launched in the Indian market,” it said. “The smartphones would be backed up by over 400+ service centers across India.”

‘Gesture’ keyboard lets you swipe words in air!

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In what could bring about some sweeping changes to the information technology, scientists are now on their way to present “gesture-swipe” keyboards that lets you type messages simply by waving your hands in the air.

Based partly on sensor technology built for the Microsoft Kinect games, the keyboards of the future could let users manipulate data without sitting down and typing in one letter at a time.

These ideas will help doctors use a computer while doing surgery, for example, or just drive a video game race car with an imaginary steering wheel, said researchers.

Jayalalithaa case: Lex’s plea seeking stay on case dismissed by HC

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The Karnataka High Court on Tuesday dismissed the petition filed by Lex Property Developers, seeking stay on the disproportionate assets case against Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa and three others.

Justice Satyanarayan dismissed Lex’s plea, observing that it was an attempt by the company to delay the main case, in which Jayalalithaa has been charged with accumulating Rs 66 crore wealth disproportionate to known sources of income from 1991 to 1995 when she was Tamil Nadu Chief Minister.

The judge also imposed Rs one lakh penalty on the company.

Potent new anti-HIV proteins found in Australian coral reefs

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Researchers have found a new class of proteins capable of blocking the HIV virus from penetrating T-cells, which has raised hope that the proteins could be adapted for use in gels or sexual lubricants to provide a potent barrier against HIV infection.

Senior investigator Barry O’Keefe said that it’s always thrilling when you find a brand-new protein that nobody else has ever seen before and the fact that this protein appears to block HIV infection makes it truly exciting.

Sonam unveils L’Oreal Paris make-up line

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Actress Sonam Kapoor Wednesday unveiled the latest make-up collection of L’Oreal Paris for the Festival de Cannes 2014. She is excited about flaunting the new looks on the red carpet at the fest, starting May 14.

The collection is inspired by the “gold”, and L’Oreal Paris beauty expert Namrata Soni has created three looks inspired by infusion of gold and exciting spring hues.

Sonam, who will attend the festival May 18-19, is looking forward to the event “because of the exceptional make-up and looks that L’Oreal Paris launches.”

Rock in white a la celebs

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Going bright on a sunny day is a favourite with many. You can lock them up for a while and try something as daring as white overall like the stars.

Celebrities like Kylie Minogue and Lupita Nyong’o have rocked the colour white from head-to-toe. Check out their styles and get inspired, reports eonline.com.

Minogue was spotted in a white dress with crisp collar, lace cutouts and side pockets. The piece should definitely find a spot in your closet.

India became 3rd-largest economy in 2011 from 10th in 2005

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In a matter of six years, India emerged as the world’s third-largest economy in 2011 from being the 10th largest in 2005, moving ahead of Japan, while the US remained the largest economy closely followed by China, latest figures have revealed.

“The economies of Japan and the UK became smaller relative to the US, while Germany increased slightly and France and Italy remained the same,” according to data released today by the International Comparison Program (ICP), hosted by the Development Data Group at the World Bank Group.

Dr. (Rank) Nazeer Ahmed appointed a Core Member of the Karnataka Knowledge Commission

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Dr. (Rank) Nazeer Ahmed has been appointed a Core Member of the Karnataka Knowledge Commission (KKC). The Karnataka Knowledge Commission (Karnataka J?ana Aayoga) is a high powered commission with an overarching aim of transforming Karnataka into a vibrant knowledge society. The KKC which aims to enable the development of a vibrant knowledge based society in Karnataka was reconstituted by the Government of Karnataka in December 2013. It is headed by Dr. K. Kasturirangan, member of Planning Commission, Government of India and a former member of Rajya Sabha.

Mumbai Indians end horrible UAE leg with 5th defeat in a row

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Powered by David Warner’s fighting 65-run knock and his stellar 111-run partnership with Lokesh Rahul (46), Hyderabad overcame a shaky start to score a competitive 172 for five after being invited to bat.

After losing three quick wickets, Mumbai fought through big-hitting Kieron Pollard (78) and Ambati Rayudu (35 off 27) but all they could manage was 157 for seven in the end.The defeat means that Mumbai Indians now need to win most of the nine matches in the Indian leg to make it to the knockout stage of the tournament.

MA Shariff Appointed as Ameer-e-Halqa Karnataka

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Mr. Muhammad Atharullah Shariff has been appointed as the new president of the Karnataka State chapter of the Jamaat e Islami Hind by its National President Moulana Jalaluddin Umri.

Mr. Shariff will continue as the Ameer of Karnataka Jamaat for the remaining term- till March 2015, said the statement issued by the Jamaat. He took the charge from outgoing Ameer Mr. Mohammad Abdullah Javed on 16 April at Shanti Sadan, the statement said.

FY ’14 core sector growth at 2.6%; lowest in decade

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The growth rate of eight core sector industries decelerated to 2.6 per cent in 2013-14, the lowest in almost a decade, due to a decline in crude oil and natural gas production.

The infrastructure industries in 2012-13 had registered 6.5 per cent growth. Experts said the figures are indicating a possible slowdown in industrial production.

“The slack core sector print in conjunction with the decline in merchandise exports in year-on-year terms points towards a likely industrial contraction in March 2014,” rating agency ICRA said.

Sebi limits foreign portfolio investor holding to 10%

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A foreign portfolio investor will be allowed to buy additional shares in a company only if its holding is less than 10 per cent, according to norms for the new overseas investment regime that starts in June.

Market regulator Sebi has said one FPI can hold a maximum of 10 per cent of a company’s equity shares, while existing overseas investor classes such as FIIs, sub-accounts and qualified foreign investors (QFIs) need to convert to the new FPI regime eventually.

Retail inflation for factory workers flat at 6.7% in March

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Retail inflation for industrial workers remained flat at 6.70 per cent in March this year on lower food prices. It stood at 6.73 per cent in February.

“The year-on-year inflation measured by monthly consumer price index-industrial workers (CPI-IW) stood at 6.70 per cent for March as compared to 6.73 per cent for the previous month and 11.44 per cent during the corresponding month of the previous year,” a labour ministry press release said.

Videocon Telecom plans Rs.1,240 crore investment in 2014-15

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Videocon Telecom plans to invest Rs.1,240 crore in its existing four circles during 2014-15 on network expansion, IT infrastructure and service platforms, Arvind Bali, director and chief executive officer of the company said here Wednesday.

“We will be investing over Rs.1,240 crore in our existing four circles in 2014-15 primarily on network expansion, IT infrastructure, service platforms and other technological advancements,” he said in a statement.

One killed, 11 injured in twin blasts in Chennai

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One woman was killed and 11 others were injured when two bombs in two coaches of the Bangalore-Guwahati train blasted Thursday, barely 10 minutes after it entered the Chennai railway station, said officials.

“The blasts occurred in two coaches – S4 and S5- of the Bangalore-Guwahati train at around 7.15 a.m,” Inspector General of Police (Railways) Sheema Agarwal told IANS.

She said the injured have been admitted to a government hospital and the two coaches have been separated from the train for investigations.

Physical capability in midlife could indicate chances of survival in later life

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Researchers have said that low levels of physical capability (in particular weak grip strength, slow chair rise speed and poor standing balance performance) in midlife can indicate poorer chances of survival over the next 13 years.

Researchers from the UK, US and Norway highlight that studies looking at physical capability with death in younger populations are “essential to elucidate whether associations exist even prior to the establishment of pathways between disease pathology, physical capability and mortality in later life”.

High-protein breakfasts can help women maintain glucose control

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A University of Missouri researcher has found that when women consumed high-protein breakfasts, they maintained better glucose and insulin control than they did with lower-protein or no-protein meals.

“For women, eating more protein in the morning can beneficially affect their glucose and insulin levels,” Heather Leidy, an assistant professor of nutrition and exercise physiology said.

“If you eat healthy now and consume foods that help you control your glucose levels, you may be protecting yourself from developing diabetes in the future,” she said.

Eating lots of fiber may help heart attack survivors to live longer

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A new study has revealed that a higher intake of cereal fiber in heart attack survivors may improve long-term survival rates.

According to researchers, people who survive heart attacks have a greater chance of living longer if they increase their dietary intake of fibre – and eating lots of cereal fibre is especially beneficial.

The scientists said that those who ate most fibre had a 25 percent lower chance of dying in the nine years after their heart attack , as compared to those who ate least fibre.

Using luxury items you do not own dampens mood

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What makes you feel more happy: Your affluent buddy allows you to take that box of foreign-brand chocolates home or just lets you taste one when you visit his/her place?

Researchers have just read your mind.

According to a new study, ‘feel good’ factor is higher when you own, not just use, luxury items.

“Just using an affordable luxury item you do not own can, in fact, dampen the feel good factor that normally surrounds such products,” said Liselot Hudders and Mario Pandelaere from Ghent University in Belgium.

Hot Thursday in Delhi

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It will be a hot Thursday in Delhi and the maximum temperature is likely to hover around 43 degrees Celsius, said the Met Office.

“The sky will remain mainly clear throughout the day,” said an official of the India Meteorological Department.

The day’s minimum temperature settled at 24.2 degrees Celsius, one notch below the season’s average.

Humidity at 8.30 am was 33 percent.

Osama bin Laden’s assassination provides ‘a sense of justice’ to vengeful Americans: Study

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As the third anniversary of Osama bin Laden’s assassination nears, social psychology researchers are contemplating whether his death has placated the vengeful desires of the Americans in the aftermath of 9/11.

A new study from a team of social psychology researchers led by Mario Gollwitzer of Philipps University of Marburg, has questioned whether this instance of vicarious revenge led to feelings of satisfaction and reestablished justice within the American public, including whether bin Laden’s assassination ignited craving for more revenge.

Violence against women in politics rampant in South Asia, say UN Women and CSR study

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A recent study has revealed that violence against women in politics is rampant in South Asia.

The study conducted by the Centre for Social Research and UN Women titled ‘Violence against Women in Politics’ discloses that insufficient implementation of laws, lack of support from police and judiciary, low awareness about politics and overall decline in ‘moral’ values are the major reasons for violence.

US-India business lobby for dialogue on IPR issues

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As the US retained India on its Priority Watch List of ten countries with “growing concerns” about protection of Intellectual Property Rights (IPR), a US-India business advocacy group called for a dialogue on the issue.

“It is imperative that industry and the Governments of both countries come together to discuss this issue in a reasoned and respectful manner,” said Diane Farrell, acting president of US-India Business Council (USIBC) comprised of 300 of the top-tier US and Indian companies.

Why sulfate free shampoos are best for your hair

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Using sulfate free shampoos, like Schwarzkopf ‘s Color freeze shampoo that is free of Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS), can be the best thing you can do for your hair.

Why, you ask? Because SLS, which is a powerful detergent that cuts through grease and makes our soap and shampoo foamy, is also used in products like dish soap detergent, Lysol spray, most laundry detergents, and even Clorox Toilet Wands.

Despite the fact that SLS cut grease and lathers our hair, it does not clean our head safely.