art

Cape Town Test | Sport, like art, need not make sense; it can be enjoyed still

You can put down the below-par performances in the Cape Town Test to technical deficiencies in batting, yet you come to the philosophical question: Can we really know anything for certain? Also, does everything have to make sense?




art

Partition of Bengal: New Demands and Old Memories

There are multiple demands from within West Bengal for separate political or administrative units. While the demand for Gorkhaland is more known, there are also Statehood demands for the Cooch Behar and Jangalmahal regions.




art

Low-pressure area forms over Bay, draws in clouds over many parts of south-east peninsula 

Isolated heavy rain may break out over Tamil Nadu until Saturday, and for five days over Kerala & Mahe




art

Social Alpha launches programme to support 10 agri start-ups 

Social Alpha to support innovations in precision farming, soil and water management, farm mechanization, post-harvest management, and animal husbandry They need to address critical challenges smallholder farmers face




art

Outlook 2025: Expect more tech adoption, strategic partnerships, says Nasscom Chairperson

Weighing-in on global debate on whether AI will lead to major layoffs, she said Artificial Intelligence needs to be seen as an enabler that can help amplify skills and boost productivity




art

Asset-light approach: EV start-ups turn to micro-factories to cut costs, enhance flexibility

Micro-factories are closer to the market, require less capital investment, and are faster to set up




art

Razorpay launches venture investment program to support early-stage B2B startups

Aimed at startups, the program will offer tech integration, market access, and personalized mentorship




art

Will Reliance Jio’s affordable 5G smartphone disrupt the handset market?

5G enabled smartphones are presently priced above ₹15,000 and only 20 per cent of smartphones sold in India are 5G enabled




art

Nokia launches eco-friendly smartphones, subscription service Circular

Nokia also introduced three smartphones and a tablet



  • Mobiles & Tablets

art

Apple may move a quarter of iPhone production to India by 2025: JP Morgan

25 per cent of all Apple products, including Mac, iPad, Apple Watch and AirPods, to be manufactured outside China by 2025



  • Mobiles & Tablets

art

Apple working on iPad dock for smart display

Apple will bring smart display and speaker to its iPad.



  • Mobiles & Tablets

art

Key iPhone supplier sees steady fall in smartphone demand

China downturn hurting smartphone sales, says Murata




art

Samsung to make premium Galaxy S23 smartphones in India

The development comes a day after Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced removal of duty on import of camera lens




art

Samsung to invest in smart manufacturing capability, research and development in India

We will continue our investment to bring the optimised and or smart factory to the Noida facilities, says Samsung Electronics President and Head of Mobile eXperience Business T M Roh



  • Mobiles & Tablets

art

Vivo launches X90 series starting at ₹59,999

Vivo has launched Vivo X90 and Vivo X90 Pro smartphones in India



  • Mobiles & Tablets

art

India’s smartphone market declined by 16% in January-March: IDC

Consumer demand remained sluggish amid uncertain macroeconomic conditions and inventory levels were elevated because of high stocking in H2 2022, says IDC report 




art

Foxconn to start manufacturing iPhones in Karnataka by April 2024

The company has already paid 30% of the land cost to the Karnataka Industrial Areas Development Board




art

Realme launches 11 Pro Series 5G smartphones starting at ₹23,999

Realme has introduced two smartphones — the 11 Pro+ 5G and the 11 Pro 5G — under the flagship.



  • Mobiles & Tablets

art

Google may start smartphone production in India

In talks with multiple contract manufacturers to start local production



  • Mobiles & Tablets

art

Reliance Jio launches affordable phone platform, starting at $12

The platform offers low-cost internet-enabled devices, starting at ₹999, with the goal of providing affordable options for users to upgrade from feature phones.




art

Apple iPhone 15 launched in India, starting at ₹79,900

The pre-order date set for iPhone 15 have been set for September 15, and the official sales set to commence from September 22




art

Local value addition in ‘Made in India’ smartphones climbs 16% in 2023

Samsung’s high local value add in comparison to Apple is largely a function of time




art

Samsung launches newest Galaxy S24 smartphones with AI functions

Samsung looks to take on Apple with their latest AI functions in the S24 range.




art

Samsung to embed Google's generative AI tech Gemini Nano in S24 smartphone series




art

Apple reports another record quarter in India driven by iPhone sales

Reports double digit revenue growth in the quarter, Apple shipments cross 10-million mark




art

OnePlus launches specially designed Genshin Impact smartphone 

The OnePlus 12R Genshin Impact Edition will be available for purchase in India from March 19




art

Cloud-based smartphone app APhone debuts on Solana

The app will provide users an affordable way of engaging with web3 applications without hardware limitations




art

Samsung expects 75% of total handset sales to come from 5G smartphones in 2024

Announces the launch of Galaxy A55 5G and Galaxy A35 5G



  • Mobiles & Tablets

art

Samsung enhances security features in its mid-segment smartphones

Samsung Knox Vault Security that was available in S series models, now features in A series smartphones



  • Mobiles & Tablets

art

Average selling price of smartphones in first quarter in India stagnates for first time in three years: Report

The average selling price of smartphones remained flat YoY and QoQ at $263, ending a rising streak that lasted several quarters, IDC said




art

Smartphone replacement cycle in India increased from 24 months to almost 36 months

The aspiration to own a good device without paying much is making the used smartphones a very attractive choice for consumers wanting to upgrade or even with first-time smartphone users




art

Smartphones lead festive sales surge driven by premiumisation

Growing consumer demand for premium products coupled with easier access to credit options like no-cost EMIs enabling the shift in the smartphone market




art

Maharashtra Assembly Polls: Patole`s `Dog` Remark On BJP Sparks Outrage, Party Hits Back

Maharashtra Congress President Nana Patole has sparked a controversy with a provocative "dog" remark directed at the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over its alleged treatment of the OBC community in Akola district.




art

Where the heart is without fear

When angry, loud declaration of patriotism becomes the crutch of the State, something has to be amiss.




art

What culture and art can teach organisations




art

Let us start at the beginning

Surviving Self-Distancing - Day 20




art

Why parties must choose democracy to end generational fights

The ‘high command’ culture must give way to intra-party democracy.




art

An artiste par excellence: Kishore Kumar

Today, on his 91st birthday, it is obvious that Kishore Kumar will forever win the hearts of people of all generations




art

Why my smartphone is not smart




art

AIADMK leader alleges lack of coordination between T.N. govt. departments during northeast monsoon

AIADMK leader and former Revenue Minister R.B. Udayakumar visited a few low-lying areas in Madurai city that were affected by the recent spell of rains




art

Tirunelveli emerges as a thriving startup hub




art

Part-time teachers stage protest seeking job permanency




art

Sony launches AI-driven 2024 Bravia 4K smart OLED TVs, on-boards Rajamouli as ambassador 

Sony  launched a new series of AI-driven smart 4K OLED televisions with studio calibrated mode in India.




art

Apple to open retail stores in Bengaluru, Pune; starts manufacturing entire iPhone 16 series locally in India

Apple announced plans to open four new retail stores in India, the iPhone-maker also announced plans to start manufacturing the entire iPhone 16 lineup locally




art

Oura Ring 4 with redesigned app and Smart Sensing platform open for pre-orders

The Oura Ring 4 is said to be more accurate and comfortable than its predecessor, and comes with a feature to better understand the user’s natural movements when taking readings




art

Samsung's third-quarter profit recovery slows as it struggles in AI chips

Samsung has been the world's biggest memory chipmaker for three decades but it increasingly faces competition in both conventional and advanced chips




art

TSMC's third-quarter revenue easily beats market forecast

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co, whose customers include Apple and Nvidia, has been at the forefront of the march towards AI that has helped it weather the tapering off of pandemic-led demand




art

Smartphones sales declined during first phase of festive season but value crosses $3.2 billion

The festive season contributes 20%-25% of annual smartphone sales




art

Beyond the classroom: When students build start ups

Classroom theories are okay, but when you sit with your group to chill and create something of your own by putting the minds together, you open doors to recognition by major international companies. That’s the true essence of teamwork.




art

Huawei launches GT5 smartwatch with AI-Powered sports and fitness tracking features 

Huawei launched its GT5 smartwatch with emotional wellbeing assistant, AI-powered sports and fitness tracking