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The legacy of IPA, founded by Nikhil Chakravartty, the doyen of journalism in India, to keep the flag of independent media flying high, is facing the threat of extinction due to the effect of the Covid pandemic. Only an emergency funding can avert such an eventuality. We appeal to all those who believe in the freedom of expression to contribute to this noble cause.BSNL now charging Rs 50 for SIM card replacement: All you need to know
Last year, BSNL increased the SIM replacement charges for both prepaid and postpaid users to Rs 100. Initially, the telecom operator charged only Rs 10. Now, the company has slashed the price of the same by 50 percent. This means that now to get a BSNL SIM replaced, one will have...
OnePlus TV leak hints at an imminent launch: Expected features
It’s no secret that OnePlus is working on a new product category, which is smart TVs. There’s been no official word from OnePlus yet on a launch timeframe. But several leaks and rumors have kept the media and fans interested. Adding to that list is yet another OnePlus TV...
Uber bus service may start in India as a part of company’s growth strategy
The San Francisco-based ride-hailing company, Uber, recently launched its IPO. Now, the company is mulling to experiment with bus service in India. Uber bus service will offer mass transport for value-conscious users. The move will also work as the company’s growth strategy in the country. “We are in the...
After August 6, India Is Pitted Against Kashmir
By Gyan Pathak Once there was a state in the Union of India named Jammu & Kashmir. It remained so after its accession in 1947 until August 5, 2019 when the state was abolished after a presidential order revoking Article 370 of the constitution of India, reducing it...
Unnao Gangrape Is A Classic Case Of Police-Politician Nexus
By Kumudini Pati The Unnao gangrape case is classic example of the politician-police-criminal nexus, and it is no surprise that it happened in Yogi’s Uttar Pradesh, which has seen a 26 per cent rise in rape cases and a 33 per cent increase in crime against women;...
RSS Will Work For Ethnic Cleansing In Kashmir
By Arun Srivastava Undoubtedly the time when the bill scrapping Article 370 and declaring the state of Jammu and Kashmir as Union Territory was introduced in the parliament has been really a momentous occasion in the Parliamentary democracy. For last 72 years, since India attained Independence, suggestions...
Democratic Socialists Of America Want Sanders To Win
By Tony Pecinovsky Over 1,000 members of Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), the fastest growing and largest socialist organization in the United States, convened their 2019 National Convention in Atlanta over the weekend. Their goal: To forge a path forward for 2020 and beyond. DSA has seen dramatic...
‘Rudderless’ Congress Can’t Stop Bjp From Acting On Its Sweet Will
By K Raveendran When Congress MP Shashi Tharoor complained about his party being ‘rudderless’ after the resignation of Rahul Gandhi as the party president, it was taken as another manifestation of his penchant for the using the ‘right’ words. Tharoor himself has claimed that he chooses his words...
Honor Band 5 India launch on August 8 via Flipkart: Prices, features
Huawei sub-brand Honor is bringing its latest wearable ‘Honor Band 5’ to India on August 8. The company has partnered with Flipkart for the online exclusive retail in the country. In terms of pricing, BGR India has learnt that the Honor Band 5 is likely to retail around Rs...
Samsung Galaxy J4 Core update rolling out with latest security patch
Samsung is rolling out the latest August 2019 Android security patch. But the smartphone in question is not a premium flagship, and instead belongs to the entry-level segment. It is the Samsung Galaxy J4 Core. Read on to find out everything about this new Galaxy J4 Core update. Samsung...
Nokia 8.1 receives Android Q Beta 5 with July 2019 Android security patch
The latest Android Q Beta 5 is now available on the Nokia 8.1 smartphone. This beta lets you invoke Google’s virtual assistant with a swipe gesture from either of the bottom corners. If you were already part of the developer program, then you can easily upgrade from Beta 3...
Huawei Y9 Prime 2019 gets latest EMUI 9.1 update before its first sale
Huawei has started pushing out the latest EMUI 9.1 update to its recently launched Huawei Y9 Prime (2019) smartphones in India. The handset is yet to go on sale in the country, and just before it, Huawei has announced the rollout. The Y9 Prime (2019) first sale is scheduled...
Samsung Smart 7-in-1 LED TVs, 55-inch 4K ‘The Frame’ TV launched
Samsung has launched new TVs in India, which includes ‘The Frame, a Smart 7-in-1 32-inch HD and 40-inch Full HD LED TVs. The new Samsung Smart 7-in-1 TVs have been designed for young millennials and consumers of online content. The TVs will be exclusively available via Flipkart and Samsung’s official online...
20,000mAh Mi Power Bank 2i with 18W fast charging launched in India
Xiaomi has launched its new 20,000mAh Mi Power Bank 2i in India for Rs 1,499. The new power bank supports 18W fast charging and offers high density lithium polymer battery with dual USB ports. Xiaomi has listed the 20,000mAh Mi Power Bank 2i on its website mi.com. Consumers have...
Samsung Galaxy Note 10 sales to be similar to predecessor: Report
The Samsung Galaxy Note 10 is expected to post-sales similar to that of its predecessor, industry watchers have said. The combined sales of the Galaxy Note 10 will reach 9.7 million units this year, similar to that of the 9.6 million units posted by the Galaxy Note 9 last year,...
Google Pixel devices get August 2019 Android security patch
Google has just rolled out a new update for its Google Pixel devices with the latest Android security patch. According to the report, the company is just rolling out August 5, 2019, Android security patch in the new update. The software giant has already provided the download links to...
Google Assistant can read your WhatsApp, Slack and Telegram messages
Google’s virtual assistant is reportedly getting the ability to read messages from non-Google apps such as WhatsApp, Slack and Telegram. A fresh report claimed that the assistant has long had the option to read out messages aloud. But that has not done much good if for conversations lived in third-party...
Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro, Redmi Note 7S get Astro White color
Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 Pro and Redmi Note 7S is now available in Astro White color variant as well. The Chinese smartphone maker has introduced the new model as the fourth option for these devices. The Redmi Note 7 Pro is now available in neptune blue, space black, nebula...
