Author Archives: Loknath Das

IISc, 2 IITs among 6 in govt’s ‘institutes of eminence’ list

According to the latest world university ranking by UK-based agency Quacquarelli Symonds, IIT-Bombay has a global ranking of 162, the best among Indian institutions, followed by IISc (170) and IIT-Delhi (172). New Delhi: The centre on Monday announced the names of six “institutes of eminence”, three each from the public and private sectors, as part of its plans to create world-class ... Read More »

Panel drafting new education policy gets another extension of two months

K. Kasturirangan. Photo: HT New Delhi: The Union government has granted another extension to the K. Kasturirangan Committee tasked with drafting a new education policy, days after the human resource development (HRD) ministry said it was giving final shape to the policy. The committee, which was supposed to submit the report by 30 June, now has till 31 August. This is ... Read More »

IIMs face fresh threat to autonomy as HRD ministry seeks more control

HRD minister Prakash Javadekar. The HRD ministry is deliberating whether the government should have a say on the appointment of an IIM chairman. Photo: Pradeep Gaur/Mint New Delhi: The government is framing rules to partially control how the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) function to curb potential misuse of the powers accorded to the board of the elite B-schools under the ... Read More »

2019 iPhone Models to Sport Triple Camera Setup With AR Features: Report

HIGHLIGHTS JSCK is currently working on 3D-sensing rear modules JSCK has to build Apple-worthy modules for mass production orders 2019 iPhones may then see a triple camera setup at the rear Apple has made it very clear from the beginning that is more bullish on augmented reality (AR) than virtual reality (VR). CEO Tim Cook has left hints on many occasions on Apple’s plans to ... Read More »

Honor Note 10 Gets Its First Official Launch Teaser

HIGHLIGHTS Honor Note 10 has been confirmed to launch soon The company plans to skip the Honor Note 9 moniker Launch and pricing details aren’t out yet Honor Note 10 is Huawei-owned brand Honor’s next big smartphone project that is set to launch soonafter more than two years in development. Recent developments now confirm that Honor is indeed skipping the Honor Note 9 moniker and is ... Read More »

Microsoft Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 17711 Reveals Edge Browser, Fluent Design Updates

HIGHLIGHTS Microsoft has released the latest Windows 10 Insider Preview Build Store app has also been updated with new features Microsoft News app now available for all users Microsoft has released a new Windows 10 Insider Preview Build that shows off the future design for upcoming builds. It has rolled out a fresh Windows 10 Insider Preview Build that comes with Fluent Design updates, changes ... Read More »

Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017), Galaxy J5 Pro, Galaxy J7 Pro Android Oreo Rollout Reportedly Delayed

HIGHLIGHTS The Android 8.0 Oreo update will start rolling out in September The three smartphones were scheduled to receive it in July The details come from Guncelmiyiz, a Samsung site that tracks schedules Samsung has reportedly pushed back the Android 8.0 Oreo rollout timeline for some smartphones in its Galaxy J-series. According to the latest reports, Samsung handsets such as Galaxy J3 (2017), Galaxy J5 ... Read More »

Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1 6GB RAM Variant Coming to India in July

HIGHLIGHTS Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1 was first launched in April The smartphone was till date only available in two variants The 6GB/ 64GB model is priced at Rs. 14,999 Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1’s long-awaited 6GB RAM, 64GB inbuilt storage variant finally has a launch date – or rather, a launch month – July. The company made the announcement at the ... Read More »

Asus ZenFone 5Z, Price Starting at Rs. 29,999, Launched in India With Snapdragon 845 SoC

Asus ZenFone 5Z price in India starts at Rs. 29,999 for the base 6GB RAM variant HIGHLIGHTS ZenFone 5Z has been launched in 3 variants in India It will be available exclusively via Flipkart This is Asus’ first smartphone with a display notch Asus ZenFone 5Z is the Taiwanese manufacturer’s latest flagship smartphone in the Indian market. Packed with features such ... Read More »

Xiaomi Mi 6X Hatsune Miku Limited Edition With Customised Gift Box Launched: Price, Specifications, Features

HIGHLIGHTS It has been launched in only a 6GB RAM/ 64GB storage variant The handset will be available on Xiaomi’s online portal Sale starts at 10am CST on July 3 Hatsune Miku is an anime-inspired virtual idol who has gained much popularity in the Far East. She is so popular that, to commemorate the characters’ tenth anniversary, the Xiaomi Mi 6X is getting ... Read More »