Looking to buy the hottest new flagship? Samsung has confirmed the pricing and availability for the Galaxy S10 series of smartphones. India will be amongst the first markets for the Samsung Galaxy S10e, Galaxy S10, and Galaxy S10 Plus when they start shipping on March 6. Here’s what you need to know. Samsung Galaxy S10, Galaxy S10 Plus, […]
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Pakistan Offers to Investigate Deadly Suicide Bombing in Kashmir
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — Prime Minister Imran Khan of Pakistan offered on Tuesday to investigate allegations by New Delhi that a Pakistan-based militant group was behind a deadly suicide attack on Indian troops in Kashmir, but he warned that his country would retaliate against any Indian military action. Mr. Khan’s comments […]
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Twitter expands political ad policy to EU, India, and Australia
Following in the footsteps of Google and Facebook, Twitter today announced it’s expanding its political campaign policy and Ads Transparency Center to all European Union member states, India, and Australia. Launched in the U.S. last year, the Ads Transparency Center allows anyone — whether a Twitter user or not — to […]
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A Happy Marriage Between God and Budget Deficits
ImagePrime Minister Imran Khan of Pakistan, left, and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia during a welcome ceremony for the prince’s visit to Pakistan, in Islamabad on Monday.CreditBandar Al-Jaloud/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images KARACHI, Pakistan — A few years ago, when my wife and I decided to name […]
Read MoreMoto G7 Power launched in India, brings massive battery at a modest price
Earlier this month, we got our first look at the new Motorola Moto G7 series. Following the global launch, the energy-focused Moto G7 Power has now made its way to India. First spotted by FoneArena, a listing has surfaced on Flipkart giving us the official price for the smartphone. The Moto G7 Power like the rest of the […]
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India Dispatch: ‘The Pirate Days Are Over’: Goa’s Nude Hippies Give Way to India’s Yuppies
GOA — Elisabeth Ramnacher, a German who prefers to go by the name Yogini, wanted to show her employees what Goa used to look like back in its hippie days. The only trouble was, she couldn’t find a picture of herself with clothes on. When hippies traveled overland from Europe […]
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India, Blaming Pakistan for Attack in Kashmir, Promises a Response
NEW DELHI — India on Friday accused Pakistan of orchestrating a suicide bombing that killed dozens of soldiers in Kashmir, the worst attack there in decades, promising an appropriate response and calling on world leaders to isolate its neighbor. Pakistan has denied involvement in the attack, in which at least […]
Read MoreLeaked specs reveal what we can expect from Samsung’s upcoming A-series smartphones
With all eyes on Samsung’s upcoming Unpacked event for the Galaxy S10 reveal, the company might also launch three new A-series smartphones in the near future: the Galaxy A10, A30, and A50. According to MySmartPrice’s recent leak, we might also know the phones’ specifications. Let’s take a look at the Galaxy A10, A30, and A50’s […]
Read MoreRedmi Note 7 India launch date revealed: Expect 48MP phone on February 28
Xiaomi The Redmi Note 7 is arguably the most high-profile 48MP smartphone yet, marking the latest iteration in the mega-popular Redmi series. We’ve known for a while that the phone was coming to India, and Xiaomi has finally confirmed the launch date. Xiaomi India managing director Manu Kumar Jain announced on Twitter that the Redmi […]
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TikTok is under fire in India over alleged cyberbullying
Credit: Wikimedia Commons Most of us know TikTok – the app that allows users to create 15-second videos – as a place for silly (and sometimes cringy) videos created by teenagers. But, there’s another side to it filled with sexually explicit content and cyberbullying. Now, and the Indian state of […]
Read MoreTech Elites, Donor Class Unite with GOP/Dems to Outsource White-Collar American Jobs
Silicon Valley’s business elites and donor-class billionaires are uniting with elected Republicans and Democrats to ensure that white-collar, middle-class American jobs are swiftly outsourced to mostly Indian and Chinese nationals. A plan known as the Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act, introduced in the Senate by Sens. Mike Lee (R-UT) and Kamala Harris (D-CA), as well as […]
Read MoreGoogle’s Android antitrust troubles reportedly spread to India
Looks like Google might be in some hot water again on the international stage, this time in India. Reuters reported that four sources claimed that the Competition Commission of India (CCI), the country’s antitrust watchdog, is investigating accusations against the tech giant that allege that it is abusing Android’s dominance in that market to crush […]
Read MoreAlphabet said to be under scrutiny in India for antitrust violations
Google parent company Alphabet is reportedly being investigated by India’s antitrust body over its alleged abuse of the Android mobile platform. According to a Reuters India article published earlier today, citing four sources with knowledge of the matter, Google is being accused of unfairly using Android to hinder rival services. The Competition Commission of India […]
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After the US, Twitter faces wrath from India’s right wing over alleged bias
Last September, when Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey appeared in front of US Congress, several Republican representatives asked him about the company’s bias against conservatives on the platform. While Dorsey denied this claim, the accusations continued to roll in over the following months. In October, President Donald Trump complained about it […]
Read MoreGoogle is getting more serious about making its own chips
Google has slowly ramped up its in-house chip-making efforts over the years. Those efforts substantially sped up in recent months, thanks to over a dozen new microchip engineer hires in Bengaluru, India. According to Reuters, Google hired at least 16 engineering veterans and four talent recruiters for its internal “gChips” team. As of this writing, there are […]
Read MoreIndia dodges global smartphone market slump with 10 percent growth
Pabak Sarkar The global smartphone market might be facing a slump but India continues to be a bright spot. A report published by Canalys last Thursday points out that smartphone shipments in India were up by ten percent and crossed a total of 137 million units. With shipments topping 41 million units, Xiaomi was the clear […]
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How selfies help Indian women from Delhi’s outskirts claim their right to the city
Taking selfies and posting them on social media is often derided as a narcissistic, self-absorbed, and attention-seeking practice. Filters come in for particular disdain due to the role they play in reinforcing unattainable beauty standards, by making faces lighter, slimmer, and wider-eyed than is natural. Yet feminist, minority, and queer […]
Read MoreHands-on: Oppo K1 is the cheapest phone with in-display fingerprint sensor
We are barely one month into 2019 and already, we’ve seen a steady spate of smartphone launches in the mid-range segment. The Oppo K1 is yet another phone trying to make a mark for itself in this increasingly crowded category. We spent a bit of time with the phone to gather our first impressions. Read […]
Read MoreVivo V15 Pro to get 32MP pop-up selfie camera: excessive or excellent?
Vivo was amongst the first smartphone brands to make a move towards pop up selfie cameras with the launch of the Vivo NEX in 2018. It appears that the company wants to take the concept mainstream with the launch of the upcoming Vivo V15 Pro. As Vivo gears up to launch the V15 Pro in […]
Read MoreOppo K1 launched in India, makes in-display fingerprint sensors affordable
Following the launch of the Oppo K1 in the Chinese market, the company has finally decided to bring the product to India. One of the cheapest phones with an in-display fingerprint sensor, the brand is hoping to make a splash in India’s red hot mid-range segment. The phone’s design language doesn’t seem to stray far from […]
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With India’s Election Looming, Modi Crams Budget With Cash to Woo Votes
NEW DELHI — A new pension plan for rickshaw pullers. More money for fisheries. Tax breaks for the middle class and cash handouts to struggling farmers. On Friday, the Indian government announced its budget, and with a major election looming in the next few months, the spending plan was stuffed […]
Read MoreGoogle Maps being used for rampant booze-delivery scam in India, severe lack of moderation to blame
IRS agents won’t ask you to pay back taxes with iTunes gift cards, and unverified images on a Google Maps listing don’t necessarily represent the business owner — what seems like common sense to you and I can end up causing a lot of pain and anguish to less discerning individuals. Twitter user @DrunkenPandaman stumbled upon one […]
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