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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.Video games can improve your emotional intelligence: Researchers
While it’s commonly believed that video games are harmful for children, researchers have found that it can help them evaluate, express and manage emotions when used as part of an emotional intelligence training program. “Video games may improve the expression of emotions, but awareness and coping strategies can’t be solely...
Xiaomi Mi Neckband Bluetooth headphones, LED lamp launch
Xiaomi India has just announced two new products as part of its extended product ecosystem in India. Manu Kumar Jain, the Managing Director for Xiaomi India and Global VP for Xiaomi revealed them during the Redmi K20 launch. These two products include the Xiaomi Mi Neckband Bluetooth Headphones and...
Karnataka Crisis: The Mind Games In Play
By K Raveendran Diabolic approaches by political parties and their leaders are dragging the Supreme Court into day to day politics but so far the court has managed to get better of the situation by doing some real tight rope walking. Karnataka was a milestone, when a...
Nuclear Power Plants Pose Serious Health Hazard
By Dr. Arun Mitra A recent proposal by the government of India to install nuclear power plants in Punjab has once again generated debate on whether the nuclear energy is a viable option for electricity generation? According to Global Energy Statistical Yearbook 2018 India is 3rd largest energy...
One Year Has Passed Since Supreme Court Warning
By Ahmar Afaq and Paras Nath Singh On July 17 last year, the Supreme Court of India in Tehseen S. Poonawalla vs Union Of India described “lynching” as an affront to the rule of law and to the exalted values of the Constitution itself. The court termed it...
Women Of Colour Winning Elections In America
By Chauncey K. Robinson The public dispute between Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is being portrayed by the mainstream media as a challenge to unity in the Democratic Party. Yet, as history continues to be made with an unprecedented number of...
Best smartphones under Rs 30,000 to buy in July 2019
The premium mid-range smartphones under Rs 30,000 are getting exciting from time to time. From flagship Snapdragon 855 SOC to 48-megapixel rear camera and triple camera setup, you get a lot more. The current trend of full-screen display with pop-up selfie snapper is increasing as well for smartphones under...
WhatsApp payment service may be closer to launch in India
It looks like Facebook may be closer to launching its WhatsApp payment service in the Indian market. The social media giant just completed an audit that covered its data practices. Government of India delayed the launch of the payment feature on WhatsApp because of data privacy and security concerns....
FaceApp is making a comeback with its ‘old’ filter
A smartphone app that is suddenly making a comeback is FaceApp which was originally launched back in 2017. This app uses neural networks to make digital changes to your face after clicking a photo. FaceApp is developed by Wirless Lab from Saint-Petersburg, Russia. It is available for download on both...
Asus ROG Phone 2 leaked images confirm 120Hz display
Taiwanese electronics giant Asus is working on launching its upcoming high-end smartphone, the Asus ROG Phone 2. Asus has already revealed that its upcoming smartphone will sport the Snapdragon 855 Plus SoC. In fact, the ROG Phone 2 will be the first smartphone in the market to feature the...
Best smartphones under Rs 10,000 to buy in India in July 2019
Today, buying a new smartphone doesn’t involve splurging hefty amount of money. You’ll easily find a budget smartphone with a powerful chipset, dual rear cameras, a fingerprint sensor, and a large battery. While Xiaomi offers good price-to-performance ratio phones, brands like Realme and Samsung are giving tough competition with...
Honor 9X, 9X Pro leaked renders show notch-less display, pop-up camera
Honor is gearing up to launch its Honor 9X series smartphones on July 23 in China. The Honor 9X has already made its appearance on TENAA. Now, the Honor 9X and it’s Pro version are also up for reservation in China. One can check Vmall’s reservation page, which also reveals the...
Xiaomi buys stake in a Chinese SoC designer VeriSilicon
It looks like the Chinese smartphone maker and electronics giant Xiaomi is planning to take its chip-design plans seriously. According to a new report, the company has acquired about 6 percent stake in VeriSilicon Holdings, a chip designer. This move is likely a stepping stone towards the eventual goal...
Baseus launches wireless earpods, chargers and more in India
Baseus, a China-based digital accessory brand, on Tuesday forayed in the Indian market with its range of products. The company has partnered with Teleecare Network India Pvt. Ltd. (An Optiemus Group Company) as its distribution and marketing ally in India. To start with, the company launched TWS Earpods, Smart...
Is Facebook launching new TikTok competitor?
With Facebook roping in former Google employee Jason Toff for a key portfolio, speculation is rife about the social networking giant preparing the launch of a serious competitor to the short video-sharing app TikTok. Toff, who earlier served as the General Manager for Twitter’s short-video sharing service Vine, has...
Best smartphones under Rs 15,000 to buy in July 2019
The sub-Rs 15,000 segment is one of the hotly contested smartphone category. There are plenty of options for you to pick from. Interestingly, these days you can get a 48-megapixel camera sensor, a massive 5,000mAh battery, a big screen, triple cameras and more with a budget phone. You also...
Apple iPhone 6 explodes in the hands of an 11-year-old, company investigates
Apple is looking into an incident of iPhone 6 exploding in the hands of an 11-year-old girl. Kayla Ramos claims that her iPhone 6 exploded while she was playing in her sister’s bedroom in Bakersfield, California. She reportedly noticed sparks coming off the device. She confirmed that she suffered...
Microsoft Windows 10 May 2019 update for Surface Book 2 pulled
Microsoft’s Windows 10 May 2019 update is not going according to plan. The Redmond-based company is putting a hold on May 2019 update for some of its Surface Book 2 laptops. The move comes after a number of users reported that the update causes Nvidia‘s discrete GPU to vanish...
