Tag Archives: India

PM Modi Asks Youth of the Nation to Help Make India a Cashless Society

HIGHLIGHTS “Take pledge to be a part of a cashless society from today,” Modi said Modi wants the youth of the country to lead the campaign Youth urged to teach at least 10 families everyday how to go cashless Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday asked the youth of India to take a pledge and make the country a cashless ... Read More »

Facebook Express Wifi in India: Your 10-Point Cheatsheet

Facebook Express Wifi in India: Your 10-Point Cheatsheet HIGHLIGHTS The Express Wifi service is aimed at rural areas It will not be a free service, but will be “affordable” Customers will have to buy digital vouchers for Facebook’s Express Wifi Facebook’s Express Wifi is in the news again. Earlier this year, reports emerged that the Wi-Fi service was being tested ... Read More »

Facebook Lite for Android Review: Made for India

While phone makers are now launching 4G handsets and companies like Airtel and Reliance working towards bringing the networks in India, you might think that there’s no need for apps that minimise data use. The fact of the matter though is that even in a metro like Delhi, 3G access depends greatly on which part of the city you’re in ... Read More »

Facebook Now Has Over 166 Million Monthly Active Users in India, Its ‘Most Critical and Strategic Market’

Facebook Now Has Over 166 Million Monthly Active Users in India, Its ‘Most Critical and Strategic Market’ HIGHLIGHTS Facebook contributes $4 billion and 335,000 jobs to India Facebook revealed a three-fold business strategy for India The company has a strategic partnership with India’s top 100 advertisers As we aim to connect the next billion people on mobile platforms globally, 70 ... Read More »

Rs. 2000 Note GPS Tracking Rumours, BlackBerry’s Android Phones in India, and More News This Week

Rs. 2000 Note GPS Tracking Rumours, BlackBerry’s Android Phones in India, and More News This Week HIGHLIGHTS No, the Rs. 2000 note is not tracking you BlackBerry’s brought ‘the most secure Android phone’ to India A Lyf phone allegedly exploded this week It’s been a crazy week that’s taken people by surprise on a number of fronts. In India, the ... Read More »

Xiaomi Mi Note 2, Mi MIX Smartphones Aren’t Coming to India in the Near Future

HIGHLIGHTS Xiaomi India has confirmed that Mi Note 2, Mi MIX will not come to India This will disappoint buyers looking for a powerful, mid-range phablet The company also did not launch Mi Note, Mi Note Pro and Mi 5s in India Xiaomi has some disappointing news for fans in India looking forward to get their hands on the company’s ... Read More »

14 Intel India Maker Lab-Incubated Startups Showcase Products, Solutions

14 Intel India Maker Lab-Incubated Startups Showcase Products, Solutions Intel India on Wednesday hosted its first “Maker Lab Startup Conclave and Demo Showcase” at its campus here where 14 startups from the first batch of “Intel India Maker Lab” showcased their products and solutions. Set up a year ago, the ‘Intel India Maker Lab’ is helping startups accelerate their hardware ... Read More »

Facebook Lite for Android Review: Made for India

Facebook Lite for Android Review: Made for India While phone makers are now launching 4G handsets and companies like Airtel and Reliance working towards bringing the networks in India, you might think that there’s no need for apps that minimise data use. The fact of the matter though is that even in a metro like Delhi, 3G access depends greatly ... Read More »

Samsung Offers Alternative Phones To Note 7 To Appease India Customers

Samsung has been hit by an avalanche of negative publicity. Mumbai: Samsung Electronics Co on Friday offered alternative phones to its India customers who had pre-ordered its flagship Galaxy Note 7 devices, in a bid to appease loyal clients in one of its largest smartphone markets. The world’s largest phone maker has been hit by an avalanche of negative publicity, ... Read More »

India Lost Edge In Education Due To Macaulay’s Policies: Giriraj Singh

India Lost Edge In Education Due To Macaulay’s Policies: Giriraj Singh Union Minister Giriraj Singh blamed colonialism for ruining India’s traditional learning system. (File) NEW DELHI: India lost its edge in education due to the introduction of western education by British colonialists, especially Lord Thomas Macaulay — governor-general from 1832-1835 – said Union Minister Giriraj Singh today. Mr Singh, who ... Read More »