After the separation of a trillion-tonne iceberg in July, scientists led by British Antarctic Survey are planning a mission to investigate an ecosystem that was hidden beneath an Antarctic ice shelf for 120,000 years. The iceberg, four times the size of London, exposed around 5,818-square-km of seabed and offers an unprecedented opportunity to understand the … Read more
US-based scientists have proposed installing a giant magnetic reflector between Earth and the Sun to protect the planet from the harmful effects of solar flares and storms. The shield would create an electric current loop capable of deflecting solar particles. According to researchers, a geomagnetic solar storm similar to 1859’s Carrington Event could result in … Read more
Oct 10 (PTI) The government is considering iphone maker Apple’s proposal for setting up manufacturing unit in India, Union Minister Alphons Kannanthanam said today. Cupertino-based iPhone and iPad manufacturer Apple has sought certain concessions for setting up manufacturing unit in the country. “We would like Apple to come in India (for setting up manufacturing unit) … Read more
The Gujarat government today cut the Value Added Tax (VAT) on fuel by 4%, becoming the first state to do so. After the reduction in VAT, petrol will get cheaper by ₹2.93 per litre and diesel by ₹2.72 per litre in the state. This comes after the Centre cut excise duty on fuel by ₹2/litre, … Read more
10,000 रुपये से कम वाले स्मार्टफोन की बात करें तो आज बाज़ार में सबसे ज़्यादा मांग इन्हीं स्मार्टफोन की है। अब बजट स्मार्टफोन मिड रेंज स्पेसिफिकेशन और शानदार फ़ीचर के साथ आ रहे हैं। इस कैटेगरी में आने वाले अधिकतर स्मार्टफोन में किसी एक फ़ीचर पर ख़ास फोकस किया जाता है। कभी बैटरी, कभी स्क्रीन … Read more
WhatsApp Business, a new app from the Facebook-owned company designed to help businesses communicate with their customers, is in the news again. More details of the app have surfaced online, giving us a first look at the features WhatsApp is aiming to provide businesses as it looks to start generating revenue. The APK for WhatsApp Business has … Read more
Augmented reality has been around the corner for a very long time now, but with leaders like Microsoft’s Satya Nadella, Google’s Sundar Pichai, and Apple’s Tim Cook all backing AR as the next big thing, it looks like we could finally be rounding the bend. At the recent iPhone launch event, Apple took the time to showcase an AR game built using ARKit, … Read more
Xiaomi Mi MIX 2 Highligts: The highlight of the Mi MIX 2 is its bezel-less display It was launched in China last month with the Mi Note 3 Flipkart, ahead of the launch, has confirmed its exclusive deal Xiaomi is all set to launch the Mi MIX 2 bezel-less display smartphone in India on Tuesday, October … Read more
Bigg Boss contestant Zubair Khan, who claimed to be gangster Dawood Ibrahim’s relative, has allegedly filed a police complaint against Salman Khan for threatening him. Zubair claimed that the actor threatened him that he would not be able to work in the industry anymore and made statements like “I will make you my dog”. … Read more
The dress allowance given to diplomats and Special Protection Group (SPG) officers, who are given responsibility of the security of Prime Minister, former PMs, and their families, has been hiked on Seventh Central Pay Commission’s recommendation. The SPG officers would get ₹27,800 annually during operational duties and ₹21,225 annually on non-operational work as against the … Read more
