Author Archives: Loknath Das

#10YearChallenge; Turkey puts spotlight on the headscarf

Turkish social media users joining the hugely viral #10YearChallenge have sparked a debate about the practice of wearing the Islamic headscarf. Turkish women who took off their headscarves adopted this trend to talk about the reasons behind their decision. The topic has long been a controversial subject. Wearing headscarves in public institutions was banned for years and students were not ... Read More »

Madhya Pradesh education-mafia: Computer application diploma exams conducted in fields, video leaked

Massive cheating during exam of diploma in computer application (DCA) Exam was captured in camera. The exams are being conducted in an open area near the croplands In a leaked video, the exams are being conducted in an open area near the croplands  |  Photo Credit: Times Now Bhopal: In a shocking case reported from Morena, Madhya Pradesh, cheating during an exam ... Read More »

Asia tech bosses fear a US-China cold war splitting global market

SINGAPORE — The global economy faces “very serious disruption” from the escalating US-China trade war, business leaders have warned, as the U.S. renews allegations of trade theft against Huawei Technologies and lawmakers move to ban chip sales to key Chinese companies. The business leaders’ warnings came as Beijing condemned as “hysteria” a draft bill presented in the U.S. Congress to ... Read More »

PayPal and two other tech stocks to buy amid sector breakout

Software stocks are leading the tech sector, and broader market, in a strong start to 2019. The XSW S&P software and services ETF has surged 7 percent in the past two weeks, better than the 3 percent gain on the XLK tech ETFand 4 percent advance on the S&P 500. Ari Wald, head of technical analysis at Oppenheimer, says it makes sense to ... Read More »

Social media blocked as protests continue in Zimbabwe

In the aftermath of clashes between security forces and protesters that left five people dead in Harare, the Zimbabwean government has partially blocked access to social media and the internet. According to tech blog, TechZim, the Telecommunication Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (Potraz) has been ordered to shut down internet services. “The telecom systems have been jammed. We don’t have the ... Read More »

How to Use Social Media to Drive Sales

Social media is a valuable tool for small businesses. It can be used to build your brand’s reputation, create loyal customers and even increase sales. “From self-promotion on their owned channels to working with influencers who will tout the benefits of each specific company, social media builds buzz and awareness around a specific brand, product or service and establishes an identity ... Read More »

Tech to continue driving housing market in 2019

As 2019 begins, the bustling technology sector in the Seattle area is likely to continue fueling Seattle’s housing market, though there will be some changes. When looking back on December’s market in Snoqualmie, Karen Lindsay, Managing Broker and Branch Manager of John L. Scott’s Bellevue-Issaquah office, said things were a bit quiet, though pending sales activity was roughly at the ... Read More »

Social media giants plan push-back on India’s new regulations

Social media firms have long battled efforts by governments around the world to hold them responsible for what users post on their platforms. The proposal, which caught many holidaying industry executives off guard, is open for public comment until Jan 31. (Image: Bloomberg) Global social media and technology giants are gearing up to fight sweeping new rules proposed by the ... Read More »

Tech View: Spinning top on Nifty chart shows market is indecisive

NEW DELHI: The Nifty50 on Monday could not capitalise on the gap-up start and ended up forming a small bearish candle on the daily chart that resembled an indecisive ‘Spinning Top’. Analysts said lack of strength was visible in the market, bu t the positive bias may continue as long as the index stays above the 10,741 level. During the ... Read More »

CES Countdown: ‘Technology is enabling us to bring the future forward

LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — There were some pretty cool electronics Sunday, Jan. 6, with everything from artificial intelligence, home and cyber security to skin care technology. CES brings the best of the tech industry into one place, and people travel from and far to get the first look. More than 4,000 technology companies, manufacturers and developers are preparing to show off ... Read More »