Friday 2 December 2016

'Kahaani 2' review: Predictable yet gripping | Now, Facebook to automatically flag offensive live videos | Who will join Salman on Karan's couch? | No 'miracle drug' for alcoholism yet

'Kahaani 2' review: Vidya Balan is back in form in this predictable thriller
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'Kahaani 2' review: Vidya Balan is back in form in this predictable thriller
'Kahaani 2' review: Vidya Balan is back in form in this predictable thriller

Balan is guttural and fantastic, Arjun Rampal surprises with his best performance to date.

Tech and Gadgets

Facebook to automatically flag offensive live videos with the help of AI
Facebook to automatically flag offensive live videos with the help of AI

Facebook has historically relied mostly on users to report offensive posts, which are then checked by their employees.

Sunny Leone trumps Narendra Modi, becomes most searched personality of 2016

Salman continued to be the 'Bigg Boss' landing the top spot for the most searched male celebrity of 2016.

People

Sunny Leone trumps Narendra Modi, becomes most searched personality of 2016

Health

Drug touted as miracle cure for alcoholism may not work, says new study
Drug touted as miracle cure for alcoholism may not work, says new study

Without proof of its efficacy, prescribing high doses of the drug known as baclofen may be irresponsible.

Caricature of Angela Merkel on the cover marks Charlie Hebdo's German debut

Around 200,000 copies were published of the 16-page magazine and the pages are full of colorful cartoons.

Books

Caricature of Angela Merkel on the cover marks Charlie Hebdo's German debut

People

Fawlty Towers actor Andrew Sachs passes away at 86
Fawlty Towers actor Andrew Sachs passes away at 86

Sachs, 86, died at a care home in London last week and was buried on Thursday after suffering from dementia for four years.

Koffee with Karan: Who will Salman Khan sip his 'coffee' with?

While 'Sultan' declared in the last season that he is a virgin, we are just wondering what revelation he is going to make this time!

Entertainment

Koffee with Karan: Who will Salman Khan sip his 'coffee' with?

Books

Demonetisation hack: Book named 'EQUITY' to help invest in stocks during such crunch times
Demonetisation hack: Book named 'EQUITY' to help invest in stocks during such crunch times

Author Anshuman Khanna's EQUITY: IN, A Hitchhiker's Guide To Investing In The Indian Markets is India centric.

Max turns one, daddy Zuckerberg gets his first kiss!

In a picture posted on Facebook, with wife Priscilla Chan and one-year-old Max, the Zuckerberg family looks complete.

People

Max turns one, daddy Zuckerberg gets his first kiss!

Health

National Pollution Prevention Day: Tips to protect children from the toxicity
National Pollution Prevention Day: Tips to protect children from the toxicity

Use durable, sustainable bags & keep them in your car so that you are never caught off guard.

Millions of Google accounts compromised after Android malware attack

The infection begins when a user downloads and installs a Gooligan-infected app on a vulnerable Android device.

Tech and Gadgets

Millions of Google accounts compromised after Android malware attack

Books

Put your reading glasses on! Now, Kindle to support e-books in five Indian languages
Put your reading glasses on! Now, Kindle to support e-books in five Indian languages

Readers can access these books on Kindle eReaders as well as the free Kindle apps for Android and iOS.

Brothers in Arms: Fidel Castro's ashes reunited with 'Che' Guevara

Cubans were observing the fifth of nine days of mourning for Castro following his death on Friday at age 90.

People

Brothers in Arms: Fidel Castro's ashes reunited with 'Che' Guevara

Health

Go easy on the white wine as it might increase the risk of skin cancer
Go easy on the white wine as it might increase the risk of skin cancer

Each drink per day of white wine was associated with a 13 per cent increased risk of melanoma.

BlackBerry DTEK60 review: A great smartphone that exudes class, credibility and craftsmanship

Priced at Rs 46,990, DTEK60 is a great device, especially for anyone concerned about security.

Tech and Gadgets

BlackBerry DTEK60 review: A great smartphone that exudes class, credibility and craftsmanship

Lifestyle

Just broke up with your best friend? Ways to counter this situation
Just broke up with your best friend? Ways to counter this situation

You need to recognise that this is just a part of the falling out and that ultimately, there is going to be no winner or loser.

#WorldAidsDay: Pope urges responsible behaviour to check HIV

The pontiff also issued a fresh call for every sufferer, no matter how poor, to have access to treatment.

People

#WorldAidsDay: Pope urges responsible behaviour to check HIV

Tech and Gadgets

Rescued a dog and need help? Here's a location-based pet welfare app
Rescued a dog and need help? Here's a location-based pet welfare app

The app lets people nominate themselves as rescuers. When a distress SOS is received, it sends out an alert to those in the area.

Regular jogging or swimming can protect you against Alzheimer's

If you are swimmimg four times a week, there is a greater increase in brain volume as well as better cognitive functioning.

Health

Regular jogging or swimming can protect you against Alzheimer's

Entertainment

Now Netflix does an Amazon, introduces download and offline viewing option
Now Netflix does an Amazon, introduces download and offline viewing option

Netflix did not offer details on how much content would be available offline, noting that it was in discussion with copyright owners.

China starts building a full-sized Titanic replica

The original Titanic sank in 1912, killing more than 1,500 people. The Chinese firm has promised it will be completed by 2018.

Lifestyle

China starts building a full-sized Titanic replica
Yuvraj Singh, Hazel Keech tie the knot
Yuvraj Singh, Hazel Keech tie the knot

The wedding was a low-key affair with only couple's closet friends and family in attendance. Tight security arrangements were made near the Dera.

Big Mac sandwich creator Michael James Delligatti passes away
Big Mac sandwich creator Michael James Delligatti passes away

Delligatti invented the Big Mac - two beef patties on a hamburger bun - in 1967.

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