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Zayn Malik is really special: Taylor Swift

Published On: January 29, 2017 12:07 PM NPT By: IANS

Singer Taylor Swift says her "I don't wanna live forever" collaborator Zayn Malik is "really special and wonderful".

Space travel may cause genetic changes: NASA

Published On: January 28, 2017 02:40 PM NPT By: IANS

NASA scientists in an unprecedented study have found that space travel may alter gene expression. The study involved astronaut Scott Kelly, who spent a year in space and his identical twin Mark who stayed on Earth.

Facebook introduces security key to ‘protect data’ during login process

Published On: January 28, 2017 11:50 AM NPT By: IANS

To minimize data breach, Facebook has added a new login option with ‘security keys’ that requires a user to enter a special security code from their phone in addition to the password when they login from a new browser.

Google took down 1.7 billion ‘bad’ ads in 2016

Published On: January 28, 2017 11:21 AM NPT By: IANS

To protect consumers from misleading, inappropriate or harmful ads, Google on Friday announced that it took down 1.7 billion ads in 2016 that violated its advertising policies. The number is more than double the amount of bad ads it took down in 2015, the company said in its annual “Better Ads Report”.

Bafta winner John Hurt dies at 77

Published On: January 28, 2017 11:12 AM NPT By: IANS

John Hurt, the widely-admired Bafta-winning English actor who's known for his roles in "Alien", "The Elephant Man" and "Harry Potter" died aged 77, a media report said.

Gmail users can't send JavaScript files from February 13

Published On: January 27, 2017 02:31 PM NPT By: IANS

To protect users from potential viruses, tech giant Google has announced to restrict Gmail users from sending JavaScript files from February 13.

Twitter replaces Moments with Explore tab

Published On: January 27, 2017 12:57 PM NPT By: IANS

You do not have to wander around on Twitter to find its multiple features, as the micro-blogging site has rolled out a new tab called Explore that consolidates Moments, search, trending hashtags and live video features all in the same place.

Facebook is changing the way it ranks videos on News Feed

Published On: January 27, 2017 12:29 PM NPT By: IANS

Facebook is changing the way it ranks videos that appear on the News Feed so that the videos which are more relevant to you surface on the screen. With this new change, longer videos that people spend time watching may get a boost.

Scientists working on deflecting asteroids headed for Earth

Published On: January 27, 2017 11:55 AM NPT By: IANS

The collision of an asteroid with Earth can have devastating impact but a team of researchers is working out how to deflect the path of an asteroid to avoid the apocalypse. The project led by Spain’s National Research Council (CSIC) provides information on the effects a projectile impact would have on an asteroid.

Iranian actor to boycott Oscars to protest Trump's 'racist' travel ban

Published On: January 27, 2017 10:58 AM NPT By: IANS

The Iranian star of the Oscar-nominated film 'The Salesman' on Thursday announced she would boycott the awards in protest against US President Donald Trump's "racist" ban on Muslim immigrants.

One dies as SRK promotes 'Raees'

Published On: January 24, 2017 01:20 PM NPT By: IANS

One person died and two policemen were injured as crowd went berserk after superstar Shah Rukh Khan arrived at the railway station here last night by August Kranti Rajdhani Express for promotion of his upcoming film "Raees".

‘Great time to be a girl in the industry’

Published On: January 22, 2017 11:50 PM NPT By: IANS

From a simpleton to action-oriented roles actress Sonakshi Sinha who has explored a variety of roles in Bollywood, says it’s a great time to be a girl in the industry as filmmakers are increasingly exploring women-centric movies.

Facial recognition, fingerprints to replace passports at Australian airports

Published On: January 22, 2017 05:13 PM NPT By: IANS

CANBERRA, Jan 22: Australia on Sunday announced an overhaul of security at all its international airports, with technology set to replace passports as means of identifying passengers by 2020.

'Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 9' winner Teriya keen to work in Bollywood

Published On: January 22, 2017 12:10 PM NPT By: IANS

After winning "Dance India Dance Li'l Masters", Teriya Magar once again did the happy dance when she was announced the winner of "Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 9". The 14-year-old Nepali girl, who now wants to try her luck in Bollywood, says sharing screen space with actress Sonakshi Sinha is her dream.

Facebook inbox on desktop gets revamped with Messenger

Published On: January 19, 2017 01:03 PM NPT By: IANS

Facebook is integrating the Messenger app into its desktop version, giving an all new messaging experience to the desktop users.

Kim Kardashian had 'intimate romance' with Calum Best

Published On: January 17, 2017 04:17 PM NPT By: IANS

LOS ANGELES, Jan 17: Reality TV star Kim Kardashian reportedly was in a relationship with model Calum Best before she became famous.

Atif Aslam stops concert, rescues girl

Published On: January 16, 2017 12:58 PM NPT By: IANS

KARACHI: Pakistani singer Atif Aslam stopped his concert mid-way here to rescue a girl, who was being harassed by a bunch of hooligans, who were present at the event, a media report has said.

Filmfare Awards: From Aamir to Alia, here are the big winners

Published On: January 15, 2017 01:12 PM NPT By: IANS

MUMBAI, Jan 15: After setting new records at the box office, "Dangal" swept away the night's three of four major awards — Best Actor, Film and Director while Alia Bhatt won the Filmfare Best Actor Award (Female) for her performance in "Udta Punjab".

Oops! Vin Diesel Says Ranveer Is Deepika's 'Boyfriend'

Published On: January 15, 2017 12:43 PM NPT By: IANS

They have kept mum about their relationship status, but actors Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone couldn't stop Hollywood star Vin Diesel from giving out their dating secret while he was on his maiden India trip.

Jamie Foxx attacked, kicked out of restaurant

Published On: January 11, 2017 02:39 PM NPT By: IANS

Actor Jamie Foxx was assaulted while having dinner at a restaurant when a patron approached his table and complained to him and his friends about being too loud. They were later thrown out of the restaurant.