UAE's Masala King Dhananjay Datar sponsors 'ghar wapasi' flights for stranded I...

Indian migrants are stranded not only within the country but also abroad and Dubai-based NRI, Dhananjay Datar, has taken steps to send them back to their motherland during the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Remove China Apps Becomes Top Free App on Google Play in India Amidst Anti-China Sentiment

Remove China Apps, an Android app that claims to identify China-made apps on your Android phone and remove them, has gone viral in India. The app is currently at the top spot of Google Play’s top free apps list and it has been downloaded by over 10 lakh users since its launch on May 17.

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Samsung to Add New Memory Chip Line in South Korea as COVID-19 Boosts Demand

Samsung Electronics said on Monday it has begun construction of a new domestic production line for NAND flash memory chips, betting on demand for personal computers and servers as the coronavirus prompts more people to work from home.

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Why Is Vikings Censored on Netflix in India?

Netflix is playing a censored version of Vikings in India, includes blurring out two cooked pigs on season 5, episode 12 “Murder Most Foul”. That’s because Netflix is airing the version that premièred on the History TV18 channel in India.

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Redmi Note 8, Redmi 8, Redmi 8A Dual Price in India Hiked Once Again: All You Need to Know

The prices of the three phones - Redmi Note 8, Redmi 8, Redmi 8A Dual - have been increased by Rs. 500 across all models, and the new rates are reflecting on all e-commerce sites, including Mi.com.

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RedmiBook 13 Tipped to Launch in India on June 11, May Be Released Under Xiaomi’s Mi Brand

RedmiBook 13 Ryzen Edition, RedmiBook 14 Ryzen Edition, and RedmiBook 16 Ryzen Edition recently made their debut in China. Now, it seems RedmiBook 13 may soon make its India debut. India will, however, reportedly get the Intel-powered version of the laptop that has been on sale in China for some time.

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Google Stands in Support of Racial Equality: Sundar Pichai

Google stands in support of racial equality and all those who search for it, Indian-American CEO of the technology giant Sunder Pichai said on Sunday.

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SpaceX Crew Dragon Delivers Two Astronauts to International Space Station

Nearly 24 hours after launching from Florida, SpaceX's Crew Dragon capsule delivered NASA astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley to the International Space Station on Sunday, marking the first US space capsule to do so with a crew since 2011.

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Amazon UK Removes Racist Messages After They Appear on Some Product Listings

Amazon.com said it was removing certain images after messages using extremely strong racist abuse appeared on some listings on its UK website when users searched for Apple's AirPods and other similar products.

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Infosys to eliminate roles to flatten organisation

As part of this, the company will trim its workforce at job level (JL) 7 and above, those in the ranks of delivery managers, industry principal (the JL7 equivalent for consulting roles), AVPs, VPs and SVPs.

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World No Tobacco Day 2020: Dispelling myths about tobacco use, cigarettes and v...

There are approximately 600 ingredients in cigarettes which create more than 7,000 chemicals upon burning. At least 69 of these chemicals are known to cause cancer, and many are toxic.

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Horoscope Today: Astrological prediction for June 1, what's in store for Aries,...

Horoscope Today: Are the stars lined up in your favour? Find out the astrological prediction for Aries, Pisces, Capricorn, Leo and other zodiac signs for June 1.

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‘Smartphone sales to fall 15% in 2020’

IDC has now projected the smartphone market in India could hit as low as 130 million handsets as compared to earlier estimate of 140 million. Counterpoint has just revised its outlook pegging the industry at 137 million from earlier outlook of 142 million.

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Covid-19 disruption creates market boom for IoT, connected tech

Tech companies like Infosys, ThoughtWorks, Tata Comm, Citius Tech, Hero Electronics are looking to leverage opportunity created by Covid-19 disruption. Infosys expects Covid-19 to lead to higher digitisation in manufacturing.

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With clients rethinking projects, Infosys flags risks

The IT services provider highlighted that the pandemic could pose a major risk going forward as key clients across the United States, Europe and other prominent markets cut costs due to the prolonged economic impact of the outbreak.

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ByteDance digs deep; second corporate entity in India soon

The new entity, according to two sources with knowledge of the developments, is likely to provide Information Technology and IT enabled services support to all of ByteDance’s platforms worldwide, including in India.

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Cognizant to retain digital talent in slowdown, anticipating recovery

The Teaneck, New Jersey-based IT services provider earns around 38% of its $16.8 billion revenue from digital businesses, which include helping clients shift applications to the Cloud, marketing online and on social media and building applications for smartphones and maintaining them at scale.

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TCS revenue growth from Tata Group slows in FY 20

Revenue from Tata Sons as well as subsidiaries and associates grew to nearly Rs 2,656 crore compared to a more than 13% growth to Rs 2,566 crore in financial year 2019, when the software services exporter capitalised on the group's new technology initiatives.

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Covid-19: Indian smartphone market to decline by 13-15%

IDC has now projected the smartphone market in India could hit as low as 130 million handsets as compared to earlier estimate of 140 million. Counterpoint has just revised its outlook pegging the industry at 137 million from earlier outlook of 142 million. Last year, India had sold around 154-158 million smartphones.

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Infosys among UK firms accessing Rishi Sunak's Covid-19 job saving scheme

Infosys, co-founded by Sunak's father-in-law Narayana Murthy, said it had used the furlough - or forced leave - option for 3% of its staff in order to tide through the lockdown. "In light of the current situation, Infosys has furloughed 3 per cent of its UK workforce. We are reviewing this on a weekly basis,” Infosys told ‘The Sunday Times'.

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NASA Astronauts Behnken, Hurley Head for ISS on Historic SpaceX Flight

Two veteran NASA astronauts were headed for the International Space Station on Saturday after Elon Musk's SpaceX became the first commercial company to launch a rocket carrying humans into orbit, ushering in a new era in space travel.

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Infosys says Covid-19 related risks could hit profitability, CEO compensation jumps 27%

Infosys has withdrawn its growth guidance for the first time citing uncertainties in clients’ business in the wake of the pandemic. The company said in the filing that some of the specific “consequent risks related to the occurrence of Covid-19 that have materialized” include delay and suspension of some existing services projects.

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Coronavirus Contact Tracing Apps: Which Countries Are Doing What

As countries emerge from lockdowns imposed to blunt the coronavirus pandemic, dozens have rolled out phone apps to track a person's movements and who they come into contact with, giving officials a vital tool for limiting contagion risks.

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Ilaiyaraaja and SPB join hands for ‘Bharath Bhoomi’

The video song was released on Ilaiyaraaja’s official YouTube channel on Saturday

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Disney+ Hotstar new arrivals in June: ‘Jojo Rabbit’, ‘Ford vs Ferrari’, ‘Perry Mason’

Two Oscar-winning films, a behind-the-scenes look into the making of 'Frozen 2' and a new origin show on American fiction’s legendary criminal defense lawyer

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Android 11: The Beta Launch Show Delayed Amid Protests in the US

Google on Saturday said it has postponed next week's planned unveiling of the beta version of its latest Android 11 mobile operating system in light of protests and unrest in the United States.

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SpaceX, NASA to Try Again for Landmark Launch of 2 Astronauts From US Soil

Elon Musk's private rocket company SpaceX was set for a repeat attempt at launching two Americans into orbit on Saturday from Florida for a mission that would mark the first spaceflight of NASA astronauts from US soil in nine years.

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Disney+ Hotstar new arrivals in June: ‘Jojo Rabbit’, ‘Ford vs Ferrarai’, ‘Perry Mason’

This month on Disney+Hotstar, watch Academy Award-winning movies Jojo Rabbit and Ford v Ferrari along with blockbusters like Terminator: Dark Fate. Go

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OnePlus 8 Pro ‘Inadvertently’ Disables Color Filter Camera Globally; McLaren Partnership Revoked

OnePlus 8 Pro users in the global markets have received a new OxygenOS update that has “inadvertently” disabled the Color Filter camera that was recently found to have “see-through” capabilities for some materials.

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The best of lyricist Yogesh: A musical tribute

Veteran lyricist Yogesh was the man behind the songs of many films like ‘Anand’ and ‘Rajnigandha’, passed away in Mumbai on Friday. Here is a musical tribute to him

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Samsung Galaxy M11, Galaxy M01 Set to Launch in India on June 2, Flipkart Reveals

Samsung Galaxy M11 and Galaxy M01 are set to launch in India on June 2, Flipkart revealed through a couple of teasers.

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Richa Chadha live on Instagram @the_hindu

In an Instagram Live session on #LockdownWithWeekend, actor Richa Chadha talks about the roles that inspire her. Today at 8 pm on @the_hindu

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HBO Max greenlights ‘Homeschool Musical: Class of 2020’ from Laura Benanti

The special is inspired by Benanti’s ‘Sunshine Songs’ initiative, in which high schoolers upload at-home performances from spring musicals that were cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic

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'Gulabo Sitabo' music review: Folk for the win

The ten-track soundtrack of upcoming Shoojit Sircar film is an earthy earworm through and through

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SpaceX Starship Rocket Prototype Explodes on Texas Test Pad

A prototype of SpaceX's upcoming heavy-lift rocket, Starship, exploded on Friday during ground tests in south Texas as Elon Musk's space company pursued an aggressive development schedule to fly the launch vehicle for the first time.

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SpaceX-NASA Mission: 'No Decision' on Next Launch Attempt for Historic Milestone

A final decision on a launch attempt for SpaceX's milestone mission to the International Space Station on Saturday afternoon will take place after assessing the weather that morning, NASA chief Jim Bridenstine said Friday.

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Twitter Has More Tools to Use Against Trump, if It Chooses

Twitter's moves to label or hide comments from President Donald Trump have escalated a feud between the social network and the White House, but there could be more to come.

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Zoom Meeting App Plans to Offer Strong Encryption for Paying Customers

Zoom plans to strengthen encryption of video calls hosted by paying clients and institutions such as schools, but not by users of its free consumer accounts, a company official said on Friday.

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Netflix Acquires Hollywood's Historic Egyptian Theatre

Netflix completed its purchase of Hollywood's historic Egyptian Theatre on Friday, helping to confirm the streaming giant's newfound central position in the movie industry.

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Twitter, Facebook, Internet Group Oppose US Rule Requiring Visitors to Disclose Social Media Info

Twitter, Reddit and a group representing major Internet firms backed two documentary film groups that have challenged the Trump Administration's 2019 rules requiring nearly all US visitors to disclose social media user information from the prior five years.

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Google's New Sodar Tool Helps Android Smartphone Users Maintain Social Distancing

Google-developed Sodar tool available this week taps into Android smartphone cameras to put users in the center of a white circle with a radius of about two meters, or 6.5 feet.

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How much legal immunity do social media companies have?

In India, the government has been looking to make social media sites more accountable for content on their platforms.

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Accenture gives bonuses to a large part of its staff

The payouts have been made over the past few weeks to more than half its 2,00,000 employees in India across technology and business process management centres, multiple sources said.

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India paves way for Apple, others to increase domestic production by removing a clause

The government is also in discussions with a third Apple contract manufacturer, Pegatron, to relocate part of its manufacturing to India, the official said.

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Covid impact: Proposed furloughs at fund-hit USCIS may bite India tech companies

More than half of the agency’s 18,700 employees may be furloughed beginning July, the USCIS is believed to have informally told staff, according to a letter sent by Everett Kelley, the national president of the American Federation of Government Employees, to the US Senate and Congress.

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Donald Trump's social media diktat may not shift India’s stand

India has been facing a challenge of misinformation on a large scale and has had to deal with situations such as mob lynching due to unchecked hate speech and fake news on social media.

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‘Glorifying Violence’: Twitter Adds Unprecedented Warning to Trump Tweet

Twitter has placed a public interest notice on a tweet posted by US President Donald Trump, warning users that the post glorifies violence. The tweet was about the protests in US city of Minneapolis, which have emerged in the wake of an unarmed black man’s death.

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OLED vs QLED vs LED: Which Type of TV Should You Buy?

There are three popular TV screen technologies right now, and each has its distinct advantages and disadvantages. Find out which is the best for you by reading on.

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Nokia C5 Endi, Nokia C2 Tava, Nokia C2 Tennen With Dedicated Google Assistant Button Launched: Price, Specifications

The Nokia C5 Endi comes with a triple rear camera setup and a waterdrop-style notch up front. The Nokia C2 Tava and Nokia C2 Tennen have dual rear cameras at the back and traditional bezels on the top and bottom portions of the display.

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ACT Fibernet Increasing Broadband Plan Prices in Eight Cities Starting June 1

ACT Fibernet is increasing the rental for its broadband plans starting June 1. The increase is taking place in eight out of the total 19 cities where the Internet service provider (ISP) currently operates.

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13 Reasons Why, Dark, and More: June 2020 TV Guide to Netflix, Disney+ Hotstar, and Prime Video

13 Reasons Why season 4, Dark season 3, Fuller House season 5, Marcella season 3, The Twilight Zone season 2, The Politician season 2, Perry Mason, Alex Rider — the biggest TV shows coming to Netflix, Disney+ Hotstar, SonyLIV, Voot Select, and Quibi in June 2020.

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Russian Agents Have Been Hacking Major Email Program: NSA

The US National Security Agency says the same Russian military hacking group that interfered in the 2016 presidential election and unleashed a devastating malware attack the following year has been exploiting a major email server program since last August or earlier.

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Infinix Hot 9 Pro, Infinix Hot 9 With MediaTek Helio P22 SoC Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Infinix Hot 9 and Infinix Hot 9 Pro phones come with almost identical specifications, apart from slight differences in the rear camera setup. The Infinix Hot 9 Pro has a 48-megapixel main camera at the back and supports Quad-LED flash.

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OnePlus 6T, OnePlus 6 Start Receiving OxygenOS 10.3.4 With 'Work-Life Balance' Feature, May 2020 Security Patch

OnePlus 6T and OnePlus 6 phones are receiving a new OxygenOS update with the May 2020 security patch. The official changelog shared by OnePlus reveals that OnePlus 6 and OnePlus 6T are getting OxygenOS 10.3.4 through an OTA update.

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Trump Escalates War on Twitter, Social Media Protections

US President Donald Trump escalated his war on Twitter and other social media companies Thursday, signing an executive order challenging the lawsuit protections that have served as a bedrock for unfettered speech on the Internet.

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India using public digital infra to achieve economic goals at home, connect globally: Jawed Ashraf

India's High Commissioner to Singapore Jawed Ashraf further noted that building digital connectivity and partnerships with Singapore and ASEAN countries, is a priority for India and highlighted how technology has been used effectively to achieve public policy goals in the country during COVID-19 disruptions.

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Sonic the Hedgehog 2 in Development From Creators of the First Movie

Sonic the Hedgehog 2 is now in the works. The sequel to Sonic the Hedgehog movie will be made by the returning team of director Jeff Fowler, and writing duo Pat Casey and Josh Miller.

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BSNL Launches Rs. 1,599, Rs. 899 Recharge Plans With Up to 1,500 Talktime: Report

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has reportedly been offering Rs. 1,599 and Rs. 899 prepaid plan vouchers under a special promotional offer in the Odisha circle.

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Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge VR Experience Announced, Set Between The Last Jedi and The Rise of Skywalker

We’re getting a new Star Wars VR experience. ILMxLAB and Oculus are developing Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge, which ties into the theme park attraction and is set between Star Wars: The Last Jedi and Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.

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Indian IT eyes captives as global companies rejig operations

Covid-19-hit global companies look to shed costs and outsource work to large services firms to offset demand slowdown in the European and US markets

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Wipro appoints Deepak M Satwalekar to its Board of Directors

Deepak M ​​Satwalekar has been the Managing Director of HDFC Ltd and subsequently the Managing Director and CEO of HDFC Standard Life Insurance Co. Ltd. He has also been a consultant to the World Bank, the Asian Development Bank, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-HABITAT), the statement said.

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SpaceX Launch: How to Watch Crew Dragon Demo-2 Launch Live, Timings, Astronauts, and More

NASA and SpaceX gave a “go” on Monday to the first mission to launch astronauts from the American soil on an American rocket to the International Space Station (ISS) since 2011.

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Amazon to Offer Permanent Jobs to 125,000 Temp Hires

Amazon on Thursday said it is offering permanent jobs to 125,000 of the temporary workers hired to handle surging use of its online shopping service due to the pandemic.

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Moto G8 Power Lite to Go on Sale Today at 12 Noon via Flipkart: Price in India, Specifications

Moto G8 Power Lite by Motorola is set to go on sale in India today. The smartphone will be available for purchase through Flipkart at 12pm (noon).

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OnePlus 8 Special Limited Sale at 12pm Today: Price in India, Launch Offers, More

The OnePlus 8 special limited sale will begin at 12pm IST on Amazon India and OnePlus.in. Launch offers include Rs. 2,000 off for SBI EMI customers, additional Rs. 1,000 Amazon Pay cashback for pre-booked users, no-cost EMI option of up to 12 months from most major banks.

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Twitter Flags China Spokesman's Tweet on COVID-19

Twitter has flagged a tweet written in March by a Chinese government spokesman that suggested the US military brought the novel coronavirus to China, as the social media platform ramps up fact-checking of posts.

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Capgemini's Thierry Delaporte to be Wipro's new CEO and MD

Delaporte was the Chief Operating Officer of Capgemini Group and a member of its Group Executive Board.

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MeitY fast-tracks work on ₹5K-cr fund-of-funds

MeitY officials are expected to approach the finance ministry as early as next week with a detailed proposal for the Software Product Development Fund (SPDF), according to three sources aware of the developments.

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Infinix Hot 9, Infinix Hot 9 Pro Launching in India Today at 12 Noon: Expected Specifications

Infinix Hot 9 series, including the Infinix Hot 9 and the Infinix Hot 9 Pro, will launch in India today at 12pm (noon). The launch was previously teased by the company through its Twitter handle.

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BevQ App Crosses Over 1 Lakh Downloads Hours After Going Live on Google Play

BevQ, Kerala’s liquor sale virtual queue management app, is finally available to download via Google Play Store for Android users. The much-awaited Kerala beverages app is provided by Kerala State Beverages Corporation (BEVCO) while it is developed by Kochi-based startup called Faircode Technologies Private Limited.

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Your friend in distress could be an e-fraudster

Fraudsters have managed to steal from hundreds of bank accounts by either impersonating acquaintances of account holders, tricking tipplers desperate to buy liquor online, or deceiving those searching for service providers.

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Amid rising anti-China mood, local app Mitron eats into TikTok's India market in eye-popping manner

Mitron saw a 4x jump in downloads to 5.4 mn between April and May 25, according to data from Sensor Tower. Listed by its parent company Shopkiller.in, it has bagged a rating of 4.7 out of 5 on the Google Play Store. The news comes at a time when India user downloads for TikTok fell drastically by 48% from 35.7 mn to 18.5 mn between March and May.

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'Betaal' review: These undead shouldn’t have come to life

Instead of soaring, the Netflix's steady start crashes and burns, just like its zombies

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'Listen to Her' review: The several faces of domestic abuse

Nandita Das’ short film brings out the patriarchy, mental and physical violence, and gender roles of parenting, experienced during the lockdown

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Google Maps Ramps Up Support for Local Businesses

Google's popular map service on Wednesday added more ways for people to engage with local businesses struggling to survive the economic hit of the coronavirus pandemic.

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OnePlus 8 Pro, OnePlus 8 Sale in India Postponed, Special Limited Sale Announced Instead

While a full-fledged sale for the OnePlus 8 Pro and OnePlus 8 will not be conducted tomorrow, there will be a special limited sale across online and offline channels for just the OnePlus 8 model.

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Facebook Denies Sidelining Research on Site's 'Divisiveness'

Facebook on Wednesday defended itself against a report that it shelved internal research indicating that it was dividing people instead of bringing them together.

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US State Takes Google to Court Over Location Tracking

The US state of Arizona filed a lawsuit Wednesday accusing Google of committing fraud by being deceptive about gathering location data.

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Bill Gates Conspiracy Theories Echo Through Africa

As the novel coronavirus wreaks global havoc, Bill Gates is the new bete noire for conspiracy theorists worldwide including in Africa where a Kenyan politician's false online post has added major fuel to the spread of misinformation.

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Google Sees Resurgence in State-Backed Hacking, Phishing Related to COVID-19

Security experts at Alphabet’s Google sent 1,755 warnings in April to users whose accounts were targets of government-backed attackers, following a resurgence in hacking and phishing attempts related to the coronavirus outbreak.

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54% Indians expect reduced income, but still intend to spend more on health pro...

These factors, along with social distancing, are accelerating trends like e-commerce adoption and purchase triggers being more functional amid Covid-19, the report by Facebook and BCG said.

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Death records reveal bullying as common factor in LGBTQ youth suicides

While LGBTQ youth are more likely to be bullied and to report suicidal thoughts and behaviours than non-LGBTQ youth, this is believed to be the first study showing that bullying is a more common precursor to suicide among LGBTQ youth than among their peers.

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Without big-spending tourists, Europe's luxury shops struggle to reopen in style...

The absence of big-spending travellers, particularly from China, the Middle East and the United States is a major drag on sales. And with a global recession looming, fears of a second wave of infections, there seems little prospect of a big influx of tourists soon.

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Western fashion brands that 'exploit' Bangladesh suppliers face blacklisting

Bangladeshi manufacturers said on Wednesday that they would blacklist Western fashion brands that “exploit” them by failing to pay their bills due to the new coronavirus crisis, days after threatening to sue a major British retailer over its debts.

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Menstrual Hygiene Day: Go sustainable with eco-friendly products

Sanitary pads are made of plastic, contain cellulose gum and have an absorbent material that converts liquid to gel. All these substances make these sanitary napkins highly polluting and harmful for the environment.

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'I was determined', says Jyoti Kumari, the 15-year-old who cycled injured father...

A 15-year-old girl who won praise for carrying her injured father hundreds of miles across India by bike said on Wednesday she never thought of giving up after promising her mother she would get him home safely.

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Here's why high-strain exercise may lead to early pregnancy loss in some women

In women with history of miscarriage, higher levels of physical activity have been associated with a greater risk of subclinical, or very early pregnancy loss, warn researchers.

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Other than taxi, flight back home, Cyprus pledges to cover all other costs for virus-hit...

The Cypriot government says it will cover lodging, food, drink and medication for COVID-19 patients and their families. Patients will only have to pay for the taxi ride to the airport and the flight back home.

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LGBT+ visibility in film, TV builds acceptance in community

People are more likely to accept LGBT+ people if they see them portrayed in film, television and advertisements, said a survey released on Wednesday, findings that supporters say illustrate the benefits of visibility to the LGBT+ community.

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Menstrual Hygiene Day 2020: To attain menstrual health, we require community in...

Menstruation is a normal biological process, which is the key in maintaining the reproductive well being of a woman.

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Menstrual Hygiene Day 2020: Do I really need periods?

Every month the womb prepares for a possible pregnancy and when this does not happen it sheds the lining of the womb which results in a period or menses. This usually happens once a month and a woman bleeds on an average for 5 days.

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Horoscope Today: Astrological prediction for May 28, what's in store for Taurus,...

Horoscope Today: Are the stars lined up in your favour? Find out the astrological prediction for Taurus, Leo, Virgo, Scorpio and other zodiac signs for May 28.

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Ola Electric Acquires Etergo, Will Launch Own Electric Two-Wheeler in India in 2021

Ola Electric looks to introduce Etergo’s electric vehicles across India to introduce a clean solution for urban mobility by 2021.

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Moto G Fast With Triple Cameras and 2-Day Battery Life Leaked in Official Promo Video: Report

Moto G Fast seems to be the next smartphone in Motorola’s G series. The phone was reportedly leaked via a YouTube promo video on the official Motorola channel but the video was taken down. However, in the short time the video was up, it was noticed and captured by viewers.

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Cognizant offers voluntary separation package for US staff as Covid hits biz

New Jersey headquartered Cognizant has announced a voluntary separation package (VSP) for its US employees. Due to the slowdown in demand and fewer contracts, the company is shedding the number of employees without active projects.

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Binge-watching, video chats till dawn: Coronavirus lockdown anxieties take toll...

As India navigates the ninth week of the nationwide lockdown that pushed millions of people into the confines of their homes, distress and anxiety are on the rise, manifesting primarily in the form of sleep disorders.

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Exposure to 'good bacteria' during pregnancy prevents autism-like syndrome in b...

Giving beneficial bacteria to stressed mothers during the equivalent of the third trimester of pregnancy prevents an autism-like disorder in their offspring.

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Disney, SeaWorld to present Florida theme-park reopening plans

Walt Disney Co. and SeaWorld Entertainment Inc. will be the next two operators to present their reopening plans to the Orange County task force charged with bringing the region’s tourist economy back following a more than two-month closing due to the coronavirus.

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Amazon May Buy Robo-Taxi Startup Zoox: Report

Amazon is in talks to buy robo-taxi startup Zoox, accelerating its efforts when it comes to self-driving vehicles, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday.

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OnePlus Plans to Launch Affordable Smartphones in India Soon, Reveals CEO Pete Lau

OnePlus is planning to make a comeback to the affordable market segment by launching its budget smartphones, CEO Pete Lau revealed in a media interview.

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Virgin Orbit Analysing Data to Find Cause of Rocket Failure

Virgin Orbit engineers were analyzing data Tuesday to find out what caused the maiden flight of its air-launched satellite booster to fail. The problem occurred soon after the LauncherOne rocket was released Monday from a Boeing 747 jetliner off the Southern California coast and its first stage motor ignited.

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Redmi Note 9 Pro Max to Go on Sale Today at 12 Noon via Amazon and Mi.com: Price in India, Specifications

Redmi Note 9 Pro Max will once again go on sale in India via Amazon and Mi.com at 12pm noon. This will be the second time the phone goes on sale after facing delays caused by the coronavirus lockdowns. The Redmi Note 9 Pro Max was launched alongside the Redmi Note 9 Pro in March.

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YouTube Says Removal of Comments Critical of Chinese Communist Party 'An Error'

YouTube said Tuesday it was investigating the removal of comments critical of the Chinese Communist Party from the video-sharing platform, saying the filtering appeared to be "an error."

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Facebook Wallet for Libra Digital Coins Renamed 'Novi'

Facebook's virtual wallet for yet-to-be-minted Libra digital coins was renamed "Novi" on Tuesday. The rebranding replaces the original name of "Calibra" for the Facebook digital wallet which would work with the planned virtual currency.

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Jio Fiber Introduces Double Data Monthly Benefit on Annual Subscriptions: All Details

Jio Fiber has introduced additional data benefits for its annual subscription plans. Reliance Jio has updated its website to reflect this change, and all plans from the Bronze to Titanium now offer additional double data on annual subscription.

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OnePlus Announces Partnership With Epic Games; Fortnite Now Runs at 90FPS on OnePlus 8 Series

OnePlus has announced its partnership with developer Epic Games to bring an improved Fortnite gaming experience on OnePlus smartphones. As per the press release by the Chinese smartphone maker, the OnePlus 8 series will be the first to get 90FPS gameplay in Fortnite.

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Moto G Pro With Triple Rear Cameras, Integrated Stylus Launched: Price, Specifications

Moto G Pro has made its debut in Germany and the phone by the looks and specifications appears to be a rebranded version of Moto G Stylus.

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ARM Releases Cortex-X1 Microarchitecture for High-End Android Devices

ARM on Tuesday released new technology aimed at helping Android devices catch up to Apple’s iPhone models for certain computing tasks such as video games.

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‘Surrendering to the director enriches you as an actor’

Viineet Kumar on playing a character in Betaal, who struggles with his past and dark secrets and what makes OTT an attractive medium

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‘The benefit of OTT is its wide audience’

Debutant director Pushpendra Nath Misra on his film Ghoomketu’s digital release and writing for different formats

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Twitter Calls Trump Tweets 'Unsubstantiated' for the First Time

Twitter labelled two Donald Trump tweets "unsubstantiated" and accused him of making false claims Tuesday, a first for the social network which has long resisted calls to censure the US president over truth-defying posts.

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Nokia Shuts Plant in Tamil Nadu After 42 Test Positive for Coronavirus

Nokia last week suspended operations at a telecoms gear manufacturing plant in southern India, the company said on Tuesday, after some employees tested positive for COVID-19.

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Cognizant will ask 400 more executives to leave

Around 400 executives holding the title of directors, senior directors, associate vice-presidents (AVPs), VPs and SVPs, would be asked to leave the firm, sources said. This would be done in a staggered manner.

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Blazer and pajamas? Priyanka Chopra's Zoom meeting look takes 'business casual'...

Priyanka personified ‘Work From Home’ to perfection as she paired loose pajamas and slides with her smart and stylish off-white blazer and pale pink top, letting her inner lazy girl shine.

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Horoscope Today: Astrological prediction for May 27, what's in store for Taurus,...

Horoscope Today: Are the stars lined up in your favour? Find out the astrological prediction for Taurus, Leo, Virgo, Scorpio and other zodiac signs for May 27.

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Redmi Earbuds S True Wireless Earphones Launched in India, Priced at Rs. 1,799

Xiaomi has launched the Redmi Earbuds S in India, priced at Rs. 1,799. The true wireless earphones promise the basics, including four hours of battery life and good performance on voice calls.

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Uber Lays Off 600 Employees in India a Week After Ola Downsized Its Workforce

Uber is laying off 600 employees in India as a part of the company’s recent announced global job cuts. This comes a week after Ola laid off about 1,400 employees in the country.

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Scientists Fight Online Coronavirus Misinformation War

Scientists involved in the debate want to forge a "culture of science" among the public to help them understand what they hear and read, Chambru said.

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SonyLIV Unveils ‘All New’ Facelift, Originals, Premières to Make Itself Relevant Again

SonyLIV is trying to mount a comeback. It has announced an overhaul — dubbed “all new SonyLIV” — that promises a bunch of new original series, Indian premières of American TV shows, and collaborations with a host of Indian talent.

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Here's why pregnant women with high BP miss out on preventive aspirin

More than half of mums-to-be who are at risk of the dangerously high blood pressure condition -- pre-eclampsia -- are missing out on preventive aspirin treatment, say researchers

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'The worst is behind us': With suitcase and bikini emojis, Spain urges tourists...

The world’s second-most visited nation closed its doors and beaches in March to handle the COVID-19 pandemic, later imposing a two-week quarantine on overseas visitors. But that requirement will be lifted from July 1, a government statement said.

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Vivo Y70s With 5G Support, Exynos 880 SoC Launched: Price, Specifications

Vivo Y70s has been launched in China as the first smartphone to be powered by the new Samsung Exynos 880 SoC.

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iQoo 3 Transformers Limited Edition With Transformers Logo, Gold Accents Launched: Price and Specifications

iQoo 3 Transformers Limited Edition has been launched in China with some design changes over the vanilla iQoo 3. The Transformers Limited Edition is up for pre-sale and comes in a single RAM and storage configuration.

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HBO Max: WarnerMedia Throws Out Rulebook With Streaming Launch in the US

HBO Max enters a competitive marketplace. Besides Netflix, Amazon Prime and Hulu, the likes of Disney+, Apple TV+, and Quibi have recently joined the fray.

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Travel in times of Covid-19: I took one of India's first flights in months. It was...

“I’d received a call around 1 a.m. from IndiGo to say my flight from New Delhi to Mumbai was canceled. That’s it. No explanation. Turns out it was one of at least 80 flights canceled from the Indian capital on Monday, the day flights in the country were supposed to resume.”

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Depression to schizophrenia: Movement-based yoga can significantly improve mental...

Movement-based yoga can significantly reduce depressive symptoms in people during the ongoing coronavirus crisis, according to Australian researchers.

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Coronavirus complications: Placentas from Covid-19- positive pregnant women show...

Researchers have found evidence of injury in the placentas from 16 women who tested positive for COVID-19 while pregnant, pointing to a new complication associated with the deadly disease.

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Art in times of Coronavirus: Artist fills pesky potholes with pandemic art

The COVID-19 pandemic has been a bumpy road for many Chicagoans, but they have mosaic artist Jim Bachor to thank for paving the way to some unexpected smiles with four additions to his “pothole art” series installed on the city’s North Side.

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Mi Band 5 Alleged Live Photos Surface Online Ahead of Launch

Xiaomi Mi Band 5 alleged live photos surface online that also highlights its new charger design. Additionally, the tipster has indicated the price detail of the smart band.

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Oppo Reno 4, Oppo Reno 4 Pro Spotted on TENAA With Images and Detailed Specifications

The Oppo Reno 4 and Oppo Reno 4 Pro phones are listed to be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G SoC and have a triple rear camera setup at the back.

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Samsung Galaxy A50 Starts Receiving Android 10 Update With OneUI 2 in India Again: Report

Samsung Galaxy A50 users in India have reportedly started receiving Android 10 update with March 2020 security patch and OneUI 2. Notably, Samsung originally started pushing out the Android 10 update to Galaxy A50 users back in March.

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SpaceX Crew Dragon Demo-2: Weather Iffy for SpaceX Astronaut Launch

NASA and SpaceX confirmed Monday that everything is all-systems-go for their upcoming rocket launch with two American astronauts.

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With designer outlets and stores reopening, here's how Covid-19 has changed the...

From no trial rooms to no unnecessary touching of garments, you will see a lot of changes during your next visit to a retail or designer store.

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Redmi Note 9 Pro to Go on Sale Today at 12 Noon via Amazon, Mi.com: Price and Specifications

Redmi Note 9 Pro will go on sale today at 12pm noon. It comes in 4GB + 64GB and 6GB + 128GB variants. The 4GB RAM variant is priced at Rs. 13,999 while the 6GB RAM variant is priced at Rs. 16,999. It is available in three colour options namely, Aurora Blue, Glacier White, and Interstellar Black. Customers will be able to purchase the Redmi Note 9 P...

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AI heading to the frontline in battle against Covid-19

Tech to the Rescue Bennett University webinar, ‘AI Solutions for Covid’, highlighted the crucial role technology can play in preventing and mitigating health emergencies around the world

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Realme X3 SuperZoom Launch Today: How to Watch Livestream, Expected Specifications

Realme X3 SuperZoom is set to launch today. The Chinese company is hosting a livestream to announce the launch of the new smartphone in Europe.

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Bennett University webinar: Need to tap Artificial Intelligence to fight Covid, says IT minister Ravi Shankar Prasad

“This world will not remain the same as it was till now. Your life habits, your approach to life, maybe your over-aggrandizement of the world as a nation will change. In this light, do we need to reflect on the application of AI in a completely different way?” Prasad said.

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Horoscope Today: Astrological prediction for May 26, what's in store for Taurus,...

Horoscope Today: Are the stars lined up in your favour? Find out the astrological prediction for Taurus, Leo, Virgo, Scorpio and other zodiac signs for May 26.

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Realme 10000mAh Power Bank 2 With 18W Two-Way Quick Charging Launched in India

Realme 10000mAh Power Bank 2 has been launched by the company during its online event, along with the Realme Smart TV, Realme Watch, and the Realme Buds Air Neo.

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Realme Buds Air Neo With 13mm Driver, Touch Controls Launched in India

Realme Buds Air Neo have been launched as the company’s new true wireless earbuds after the Buds Air that debuted last year.

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Hackers Publish iOS Jailbreak That Supports Almost All iPhones

Popular iPhone hacker has released a new tool that claims to jailbreak all versions of iOS from iOS 11 to iOS 13.5.

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Realme Watch With Touchscreen Support, Real-Time Heart Rate Monitoring Launched in India: Price and Specifications

Realme Watch will go on sale in India from June 5. The smartwatch comes with a built-in PPG sensor to record heart rate.

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‘Homecoming’ review: An eminently watchable thrill-ride, despite its flaws

Season 2 does not have too much propulsive power, and basically riffs off season 1’s premise instead of taking a new route and uncovering some other villainy of the military-pharma complex

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Lockdown special episodes of ‘Amrutham Dhvitheeyam’

Two episodes of the Telugu series, shot entirely in the respective actors’ homes, will première on May 27

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Huami Amazfit Bip S Price Revealed Ahead of June 3 India Launch

Amazfit Bip S is priced at Rs. 4,999 and will go on sale through Amazon, Flipkart, and Myntra. The smartwatch was originally unveiled at CES 2020 in January.

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OnePlus' First TWS Earbuds to Be Called 'OnePlus Buds,' Might Launch in July: Tipster

OnePlus' truly wireless earbuds are back in the news and a tipster has now indicated that the company will call its first TWS device 'OnePlus Buds.' Earlier this month, the same tipster had suggested that OnePlus TWS 'Buds' will be launched in July.

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Venice Film Festival to go ahead with 2020 edition in September

Luca Zaia, governor of Veneto, said on Sunday that the festival will be held as planned

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Ajit Andhare live on Instagram @thehinduweekend

Ajit Andhare, the Chief Operating Officer at Viacom 18 Motion Pictures, talks about the future of the film industry today at 5 pm on @thehinduweekend Instagram

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Huawei Enjoy Z 5G With 48-Megapixel Triple Cameras Launched: Price, Specifications

Huawei Enjoy Z 5G is priced in China at CNY 1,699 for the 6GB RAM + 64GB storage option, CNY 1,899 for the 6GB RAM + 128GB storage option and CNY 2,199 for the 8GB RAM + 128gB storage option.

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Oppo Reno 4 Series With 5G Support Confirmed, Photos Tease Triple Rear Cameras and Colour Options

Oppo Reno 4 and Reno 4 Pro phones with 5G connectivity support and triple rear cameras have been revealed by Oppo on Weibo. A tipster on Weibo has claimed that the Oppo Reno 4 series will be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G SoC and will pack 4,000mAh battery with 65W fast charging support.

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Realme X3 SuperZoom Will Feature 120Hz Display, Snapdragon 855+ SoC; Design Revealed

Realme X3 SuperZoom will come with a 120Hz display and the Snapdragon 855+ SoC as per the company’s European Twitter account. It will be unveiled alongside a smart band and truly wireless (TWS) earphones on May 26.

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Netflix Offers Free Upgrade to Standard, Premium Plans for First 30 Days in India

Netflix is offering free one-tier upgrades for the first 30 days of your subscription, in what is another new promo. That means if you pick “Basic”, you’ll be upgraded to “Standard”. And if you pick “Standard”, you’ll get a month of “Premium”.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Plus High-Res Renders Leak Online Showing Curved Edge Display

Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Plus renders have been leaked online showing off the design of the phone from all angles. The phone is tipped to be larger than the Galaxy Note 20.

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Samsung Galaxy A31 India Launch Reportedly Set for the First Week of June, Pricing Details Surface

Samsung Galaxy A31 is said to launch in India in the first week of June. The Samsung phone was unveiled globally in March.

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SpaceX to Bring Astronauts to Short-Handed Space Station for Longer Stay

Two NASA astronauts gearing up to ride SpaceX's new space taxi will now be on a mission planned to last more than a month, instead of a week, to help the short-handed crew aboard the International Space Station, the U.S. space agency said on Friday.

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JioMart Online Grocery Service Now Available in 200 Towns Across India

Reliance Industries has launched an online grocery service, JioMart, the head of its grocery retail business said, in a move aimed at rivalling Amazon.com's local unit and Walmart's Flipkart in the huge Indian market.

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Fewer meetings will help achieve 100% productivity, say developers in survey

Working longer hours wasn't an issue but developers said they wanted fewer meetings as it cuts into productivity. The survey found that 97% of developers who worked over 60 hours reported they were happy with their job.

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Bennett University Webinar on AI Solutions for Covid-19

Ravi Shankar Prasad, Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology, Communications and Law and Justice will be the keynote speaker at a webinar hosted by the Bennett University on Monday.

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HCL, PeopleLink, Zoho among 10 companies in race to develop made-in-India Zoom rival

Companies are expected to develop a prototype for the solution that will aim to be at par with Zoom. These companies will be given a grant of Rs 5 lakh each to build the prototype. In the second round, three out of these ten will be asked to build the complete solution and will be given Rs 20 lakh each. The winning one will get to deploy the solution for the central and state government.

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Instagram eyes TikTok for fresh user acquisition, advertises on rival platform

Experts in digital advertising call it a move to acquire new users to sustain advertiser interest, as Instagram’s user growth shows signs of slowing – at 4.5% in 2020 as opposed to a previous forecast of 5.4% – as per eMarketer’s data published in January 2020.

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Realme TV, Realme Watch, Realme Buds Air Neo Launching in India Today: How to Watch Livestream

Realme TV, Realme Watch, and Realme Buds Air Neo will make their debut in India today. The Chinese smartphone maker will mark its entry into new product segments with today’s launches that will be announced via an online event at 12:30pm.

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Handset brands remove monthly sales targets for offline retailers

While the removal of sales targets would offer some relief to beleaguered retailers who are facing a near washout in sales due to Covid-induced restrictions, this also means the brands have done away with the incentives they used to offer on meeting such sales targets, say industry players.

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India user base grew 120 pc; focus on developing culturally relevant products: Snapchat

"We have seen significant user growth in India with a 120 per cent increase of our daily active users, comparing March last year to March this year.

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Businesses must focus on security which is intelligent, automated and built into everything: Alok Ohrie, Dell

In a matter of hours millions of employees across India Inc shifted work from offices to homes. So far, this has worked out well with positive outcomes like increased productivity.

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Digital India is a new hope for developing nations: Commonwealth Secretary General

Secretary General of the Commonwealth Patricia Scotland has called out the government's Digital India project as "a new hope for other developing and aspiring countries of the Commonwealth."

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Why Jessie matters, be it ‘Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa’ or ‘Karthik Dial Seytha Yenn’

A quarantine rewatch of Gautham Menon’s 2010 modern-day classic brings intriguing perspective to his recently-released short — and the characterisation of Trisha’s most fascinating role till date

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Betaal Review: Shah Rukh Khan’s Second Netflix Series Fails to Thrill

Our review of Betaal, the Netflix zombie horror series produced by Shah Rukh Khan.

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Hired over 20,000 employees in US in last 5 years: TCS

The Mumbai-based company, in its 2019-20 annual report, said it has accelerated its localisation programmes.

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Eid al-Fitr 2020: Closed-door celebrations Muslims across Kerala, Mangaluru on ...

For Muslims across Kerala, where Eid is being celebrated today, Sunday began with an unusual celebration of Eid ul-Fitr: unlike in the past, most of them made it a private and a closed-door affair on account of lockdown norms in place to combat Covid-19.

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JioMart website goes live across 200 cities in India

JioMart isn’t available as an app yet and only as a mobile and desktop website.

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Eid 2020: Muslims share how coronavirus lockdown will affect their holy celebra...

Ramadan ends with a grand feast and celebration, Eid ul Fitr, but amidst government mandated lockdowns Muslims (especially children) around the world aren’t feeling too festive knowing that they won’t be able to meet their loved ones or engage in any of the festivities of Eid like they usually do.

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Actor Kiran Kumar tests positive for COVID-19

The 74-year-old actor said he is asymptomatic and is doing “absolutely fine.”

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SpaceX Crew Dragon Demo-2: First Commercial Space Taxi a Pit Stop on Musk's Mars Quest

But it all comes back to Musk’s dream. Former NASA chief O’Keefe says Musk has his eccentricities, huge doses of self-confidence and persistence, and that last part is key: “You have the capacity to get through a setback and look ... toward where you’re trying to go.”

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Betaal Season 2? ‘Not Up to Me,’ Says Creator Patrick Graham

Wondering about Betaal season 2? Creator Patrick Graham Betaal says Betaal was “intended as a single, encapsulated” series. At the same time, he’s “open-minded” about a season 2, as it “could go on as a story”. But sadly, it’s not up to him.

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Salman Khan unveils ‘Bad Boy’ poster, debut of Mithun Chakraborty’s son Namashi

The heroine Amrin is the daughter of the film’s producer Sajid Qureshi

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Ranveer Singh bats for Indian Sign language to be declared an official language

Bollywood actor also released rapper-poet Spitfire’s ‘Vartalap’, a first sign language video

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Motorola One Fusion+ Spotted on YouTube Device Report, Specifications Tipped

Motorola One Fusion+, a rumoured upcoming Motorola smartphone – has surfaced on YouTube Device Report webpage ahead of launch, in turn suggesting key specifications of the smartphone.

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Samsung India Partners With Facebook to Take Its Offline Retailers Online

Samsung India has joined hands with social media giant Facebook to train offline retailers to go digital on platforms like Instagram and WhatsApp.

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Researchers record world's fastest internet data speed

The researchers, including Bill Corcoran from Monash University in Australia, recorded a data speed of 44.2 Terabits per second (Tbps) from a single light sourc

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Sendhil Ramamurthy live on Instagram @thehinduweekend

With roles in ‘Never Have I Ever’, ‘Heroes’ and ‘The Flash’, Sendhil Ramamurthy talks about the sci-fi and espionage trend, and sets the record straight on “thakkali sadam”

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PatchWall on Mi TV Gets New 'Collections' Feature in India to Highlight Curated Content

Xiaomi Mi TV owners in India will now get access to curated movie and TV series collections as a part of the company’s PatchWall interface, a company executive revealed earlier on Saturday.

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‘Avatar’ movie sequel to resume production in New Zealand

Released in 2009, ‘Avatar’ had been the highest-grossing movie of all time until July 2019 when it was overtaken by superhero flick ‘Avengers: Endgame’

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Eid in the times of Covid: How Coronavirus impacted Ramadan and Eid for Muslims...

Ramadan in times of Covid: Speaking to several Muslims from across the world, and learning their stories of Ramadan and their plans for Eid, it was easy to see, that despite our differences when it came to culture and upbringing, there are many things that are inherently the same.

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Infinix Hot 9 Series to Launch in India on May 29, Two Phones Expected

Infinix Hot 9 series will make its India debut on May 29, e-retailer Flipkart has revealed. The e-retailer hasn’t shared any features or specifications of the upcoming phones, but it seems to have given a glimpse of the Infinix Hot 9 Pro phone.

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Fundraising Spree for Reliance's Jio Platforms Values It at $65 Billion

Reliance Industries, controlled by Asia's richest man Mukesh Ambani, was worth about $129 billion (roughly Rs. 9.87 lakh crores) as of Thursday's close. Jio Platforms' valuation puts it just ahead of the combined value of the conglomerate's oil, gas, and other businesses.

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Facebook Dashes Hopes of Paycheck Arbitrage With Remote Work Plan

The company, one of Silicon Valley's biggest employers, is giving US staffers who are approved to work remotely until January 1, 2021 to update the company on where they plan to base themselves, at which point their salaries will be adjusted to reflect the local cost of living.

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Manchester United Sues ‘Football Manager’ Video Game Series Over Use of Name

Manchester United is suing the makers of the “Football Manager” video game series for allegedly infringing its trademark by using the club’s name.

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Mi Band 5 Tipped to Pack Amazon Alexa Support, SpO2 Sensor; Expected to Launch in June-End

Mi Band 5 is coming, at least that’s what leaks and rumours have been suggesting for months now. Given that we are nearing the one-year anniversary of Mi Band 4’s original launch in China, it isn’t far-fetched to assume that Xiaomi will be hard at work on its successor and will probably launch it soon.

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Mukesh Ambani has made over $10 billion in a month under lockdown

Ambani has been selling stakes in Jio to bring net debt of more than $20 billion to zero.

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IBM Cuts Jobs Around US as New CEO Looks for Revival

IBM told the Wall Street Journal it is laying off an undisclosed number of workers across the US.

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Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg See Wealth Balloon Amid Pandemic: Study

The fortunes of US billionaires rose 15 percent in the two months since the coronavirus pandemic hit, a study found, with Amazon boss Jeff Bezos and Facebook chief Mark Zuckerberg seeing massive gains.

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SpaceX’s First Crewed Space Flight Set to Launch on May 27 as NASA Gives Green Light

NASA gave the green light on Friday to next week's launch of two astronauts aboard a SpaceX vessel -- the first crewed space flight from US soil in nine years and a crucial step towards ending American dependence on Russian rockets.

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Will life still be a beach with social distancing, ask some Europeans

After nearly 10 weeks of lockdown, a complex list of dos and don’ts will go into effect at the start of June, when public holidays could see a surge in visitors to the seaside.

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Horoscope Today: Astrological prediction for May 23, what's in store for Taurus,...

Horoscope Today: Are the stars lined up in your favour? Find out the astrological prediction for Taurus, Leo, Virgo, Scorpio and other zodiac signs for May 23.

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Eid ul-Fitr 2020: Date and time of moon sighting in India

Eid ul-Fitr 2020 Moon Sighting: The sighting of the crescent moon marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan or Ramzan and the arrival of Eid, followed by the beginning of the Shawwal month.

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Eid al-Fitr 2020: Saudi Arabia moon sighting timing, Shawwal start date, end of...

Eid Mubarak 2020: Eid al-Fitr and the first day of Shawwal is said to be announced on Friday (May 22, 2020) night, after the moon-sighting committee spots the crescent moon. In the wake of the novel coronavirus, the committee will meet remotely via video conferencing.

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6 feet from love: The future of dating post lockdown

How you date post lockdown is never going to be the same. While some worry about being in contact with asymptomatic people who carry the virus without showing any symptoms, some feel romance will blossom even more.

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Microsoft Outlook for iOS Losing Support for Gujarati, Malayalam, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu: Report

Microsoft announced this week that it would no longer support 27 languages, including six that are prominently spoken in Indian sub-continent, in Outlook for iOS, according to a report.

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How the Coronavirus Lockdown Made It Harder to Work From Home

When the coronavirus lockdown started in India, it made it harder to work from home for a number of reasons. In this article, we talk about growing challenges everyone is facing as the world adopts the whole work from home culture.

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Mi 10 5G Review

The Mi 10 5G is the first proper flagship we’ve seen from Xiaomi in India in many years. But with the company’s reputation of being the “budget king,” will there be any takers for a Xiaomi phone that costs Rs. 50,000? Here’s our full review.

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Redmi 10X Teased to Feature AMOLED Display, Offer 30x Zoom Support and 5G on Both SIM Cards

Xiaomi's Redmi brand has revealed that the Redmi 10X will support 5G on both SIM cards. Redmi 10X is said to feature an AMOLED display. Redmi 10X will support 30x zoom and optical image stabilisation (OIS).

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‘Ghoomketu’ movie review: Oddly lost in another time and world

Nawazuddin Siddiqui’s film has taken too long to see the light of the day to have remained impactful

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‘Beanpole’ movie review: Redefining women at war

Intimate, poignant and captivatingly shot, Beanpole beautifully executes the age-old adage of storytelling: show, don’t tell

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Amazon Prime Day Pushed to September as Company Returns to Normalcy: Report

Amazon.com is scheduling its annual Prime Day shopping event for September and allowing unlimited shipments of non-essential goods to warehouses, the Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday, citing people familiar with the matter.

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Netflix Will Now Automatically Cancel Inactive Subscriptions

Netflix will now cancel inactive accounts, in an unprecedented move for subscription-based offerings. It will ask members who haven’t watched anything on Netflix for a year. If said members do not respond, Netflix will automatically cancel their subscription.

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Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg Embraces Remote Work in Post-Pandemic Shift

Facebook chief Mark Zuckerberg said Thursday remote work is here to stay, and that half of the social network's staff could be doing jobs from afar within a decade.

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Vodafone Idea Brings Rs. 29 Prepaid Recharge Plan With Rs. 20 Talktime, 100MB High-Speed Data for 14 Days

Vodafone Idea has launched a Rs. 29 prepaid recharge plan that brings Rs. 20 talktime for making voice calls and SMS messages and 100MB high-speed data allocation for 14 days.

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Class action lawsuit dismissed against Infosys

The complaint, which was filed in the Eastern District of New York, was brought on behalf of a class consisting of persons or entities who purchased the Company's publicly traded securities between July 7, 2018 and October 20, 2019.

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Watch the new trailer for Christopher Nolan’s ‘Tenet’: All about manipulating time

The main protagonist in the movie has to reverse-engineer time in order to stop World War III

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Prithviraj Sukumaran and ‘Aadujeevitham’ team return to India from Jordan

The Malayalam actor, along with a 58-member cast and crew, was stranded at a desert camp in Wadi Rum, due to the coronavirus pandemic for around two months

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Oppo Enco M31 Price Revealed, to Go on Sale Starting May 23 via Amazon India

Oppo Enco M31 wireless neckband earphones will finally go on sale in India starting May 23 via Amazon. The earphones by Oppo were supposed to go on sale in the country starting March 30, however, the sale was likely postponed due to the nationwide lockdown.

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Realme Buds Air Neo May Be Priced at Rs. 2,999; Features Teased Ahead of Launch

Pricing for the Realme Buds Air Neo may have been leaked through a poster. They are expected to be priced at Rs. 2,999. The company has shared some specifications for the Realme Buds Air Neo as well.

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Apple Questioned by Irish Regulator Over Siri Audio Recordings

Ireland's Data Protection Commissioner (DPC), Apple's main regulator in the European Union, on Thursday said it was in contact with the company after a whistleblower called for action over a programme that listens to users' recordings.

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Tenet Trailer Reveals Time Inversion Plot for Christopher Nolan’s Next Movie

Tenet trailer is here. Tenet doesn’t involve time travel, but rather — time inversion. Christopher Nolan and Warner Bros. are sticking to Tenet’s July release date, hoping that enough theatres will have reopened by then. Robert Pattinson, John David Washington, Dimple Kapadia part of Tenet cast.

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KKR-Jio Deal: US PE Giant KKR to Invest Rs. 11,367 Crores in Jio Platforms

Reliance Industries on Friday announced the sale of a 2.32 percent stake in its digital unit to US private equity giant KKR for Rs. 11,367 crores, the fifth deal in four weeks that will inject a combined Rs. 78,562 crores in the oil-to-telecom conglomerate to help it pare debt.

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KKR to invest Rs 11,367 crore in Jio Platforms for 2.32% stake

Private equity firm KKR is set to invest the money in Jio Platforms for a 2.32% stake.

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Maya Tata may join Tata Digital

“Maya, being a youngster with considerable interest in new age analytics and technology, has been moved to Tata Digital,” said a person with knowledge of the development. Tata Digital is working on developing a number of digital platforms, for which it has committed ₹1,000 crore.

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Realme Narzo 10A to Go on Sale Today at 12 Noon via Flipkart, Realme Site: Price in India, Offers

Realme Narzo 10A price is set at Rs. 8,499 for the sole, 3GB RAM + 32GB storage variant. The phone will be available through Flipkart and Realme website.

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An incredibly 'lucky' draw: Italian woman wins 1-million-euro Picasso

An Italian accountant whose son bought her the raffle ticket as a Christmas present won a Pablo Picasso oil painting valued at 1 million euros ($1.1 million) in a charity draw.

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Horoscope Today: Astrological prediction for May 22, what's in store for Taurus,...

Horoscope Today: Are the stars lined up in your favour? Find out the astrological prediction for Taurus, Leo, Virgo, Scorpio and other zodiac signs for May 22.

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‘For each individual, their favourite Mohanlal film would be different’

Filmmakers and co-stars pick their favourite Mohanlal films, while sharing their memories of working with the superstar, on the occasion of his 60th birthday

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I'm a sucker for all things retro: Why Vijay Varma loves nineties fashion

Vijay Varma, most recently seen in Bamfaad and SHE says he is a sucker for nineties fashion. Vijay treated his fans with a question-answer session via his Instagram Stories and a fan asked him why nineties fashion inspires him so much. Here’s his answer.

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Obesity not related to how close you live to fast food restaurants or gyms. Here's...

The areas where we live are known to be important for our health. For example, obesity is more prevalent in deprived neighbourhoods. Deprived neighbourhoods are typically defined by low socio-economic levels.

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Coronavirus: Most young people with increased suicide risk only display mild to...

Vast majority of young people experiencing suicidal thoughts display only mild or moderate mental distress, instead of more obvious symptoms associated with a diagnosable disorder, according to a new study.

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Realme Buds Air Neo True Wireless Earphones to Be Unveiled on May 25 Alongside Realme TV and Realme Watch

Realme will be unveiling a third product on May 25 alongside its first TV and smartwatch. The Realme Buds Air Neo is the successor to the Realme Buds Air that was launched in late 2019.

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Aarogya Setu App Mandatory for Airline Passengers, No Entry Without 'Green' Status

Aarogya Setu app has been made compulsory for airline passengers as per the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) issued by the Airports Authority of India (AAI).

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Justice League ‘Snyder Cut’ to Release in 2021 on HBO Max

Justice League “Snyder cut” is happening. Zack Snyder revealed that his director’s cut of Justice League would release in 2021 on HBO Max. It will reportedly release either as a four-hour movie or a six-part miniseries.

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Honor 9X Pro to Go Sale Today via Flipkart at 12 Noon: Price in India, Offers, Specifications

Honor 9X Pro, launched in India earlier this month, will go on sale for the first time today, starting 12pm (noon). The phone will be sold via Flipkart in a special Early Access Sale that will go on for 24 hours, and will end on May 22 at 11:59am.

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Twitter Is Testing New Feature to Let You Limit Replies to Your Tweets

Twitter is testing a new feature that allows users to limit who can reply to their tweets, the social media giant announced on Wednesday.

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On Mohanlal’s 60th birthday, remembering 10 of his finest performances

From his stunning portrayal of a movie star-turned-Chief Minister in ‘Iruvar’ to pulling off a Shakespearean tragedy in ‘Kireedam’, the actor’s career makes for a fascinating highlight reel

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Snyder cut version of ‘Justice League’ to finally come out on HBO Max in 2021

The prayers of DC fans have finally been answered as Warner Bros has announced that it will be releasing the mythical ‘Snyder-cut’ version of its sup

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Post Covid-19 lockdown: Uncertain future rattles Italy's famed restaurants, piz...

Italy’s restaurants and pizzerias, for foodies the world over a key reason to visit, are facing an existential threat. Venice’s famed Harry’s Bar — the birthplace of the Bellini cocktail of white peach juice and prosecco — has closed until further notice.

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Coronavirus pandemic: What you need to know about how airline miles are changing

Frequent flying isn’t so much of a thing right now, but loyalty programs are in many cases getting better as airlines fight to keep customers and generate sorely needed revenue after the coronavirus ransacked travel.

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Your job could be killing you: Lack of autonomy, stress at workplace can lead to...

Researchers have revealed that stress, lack of autonomy and ability at the workplace or due to the demanding jobs can lead to depression and death.

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iOS 13.5, iPadOS 13.5 Released With Faster Way to Unlock Face ID-Supporting Devices While Wearing a Mask

The iOS 13.5 and iPadOS 13.5 updates simplify the unlock process specifically for devices with Face ID to help users wearing masks. There is also the Exposure Notification API developed by Apple and Google to let public authorities develop COVID-19 contact tracing apps.

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iOS 13.5, iPadOS 13.5 Released With Faster Way to Unlock Face ID-Supporting Devices While Wearing a Mask

The iOS 13.5 and iPadOS 13.5 updates simplify the unlock process specifically for devices with Face ID to help users wearing masks. There is also the Exposure Notification API developed by Apple and Google to let public authorities develop COVID-19 contact tracing apps.

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Apple, Google Release Early Version of Their Contact Tracing Tech, Say 23 Countries Show Interest

Authorities in 23 countries across five continents have sought access to contact tracing technology from Apple and Alphabet’s Google, the companies announced on Wednesday as they released the initial version of their system.

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Moto G8 Power Lite Launching in India Today at 12 Noon: Specifications

Moto G8 Power Lite will launch in India today, May 21, at 12pm (noon), when the pricing and availability details of the phone will be revealed. Motorola isn’t hosting a launch event for the phone.

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Apple, Google launch contact tracing platform

"Google and Apple are clear that this is not a panacea but we do believe Exposure Notifications can make a contribution to the broader work of contact tracing," they said.

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I see you asking, and you're literally rich: Chrissy Teigen calls out celebrity...

The Cravings cookbook author recently sent goodie baskets, PR packages, from her new Target line to her celebrity friends including Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Gwyneth Paltrow, Kim Kardashian, Shay Mitchell, among others.

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Influencers churn out tutorials as #howtomakemoney trends

Facebook-owned photo and video-sharing platform, Instagram, has seen a 100% month-on-month increase in the number of posts with hashtags related to this category — like #PassiveIncomeStreams and #PassiveIncomeOnline — ever since the pandemic began to take a toll on employment opportunities across the world

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Indian IT sees big wins as clients consolidate tech

While large outsourcers like Infosys and TCS are confident that clients will consolidate their technology engagements under one roof to streamline costs, midcap firms such as Hexaware and NIIT Tech say they will win bigger deals amid consolidation opportunities, despite the widespread impact on several key verticals such as travel and hospitality.

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Horoscope Today: Astrological prediction for May 21, what's in store for Taurus,...

Horoscope Today: Are the stars lined up in your favour? Find out the astrological prediction for Taurus, Leo, Virgo, Scorpio and other zodiac signs for May 21.

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Apple TV+ Gets Into Licensing to Better Compete With Netflix, Amazon, Disney: Report

Apple TV+ is finally getting into the back-catalogue business, in a bid to compete with the likes of Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Disney+ Hotstar. Separately, Apple paid $70 million for Tom Hanks’ World War II movie Greyhound.

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Google Chrome 83 Debuts With Redesign Privacy and Security Settings, Updated Incognito Mode

Google has released Chrome 83 as the latest version of its Web browser. The new Chrome version brings a list of privacy controls as well as some interface-level changes to deliver an upgraded experience to Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS users.

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MIUI 12 Global Rollout Starts in June: Mi 9 Series, Redmi K20 Series Among First Phones to Get It

Xiaomi on Tuesday unveiled the global version of MIUI 12, the latest iteration of the company's Android-based operating system.

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Google Says Won't Build AI Tools for Oil and Gas Drillers Following Greenpeace Report

Google says it will no longer build custom artificial intelligence tools for speeding up oil and gas extraction, separating itself from cloud computing rivals Microsoft and Amazon.

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'Twilight' actor found dead with girlfriend in Las Vegas

An actor in the film Twilight and his girlfriend were found dead last week in a Las Vegas condominium, authorities said Tuesday. Clark County Coroner

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Realme X3 SuperZoom Launching in Europe on May 26: All Details

Realme X3 SuperZoom will officially launch on May 26 in Europe, the company’s European Twitter account announced. The phone will be showcased as a part of a digital event that will be streamed on Realme’s social media channels as well as on the company website.

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Facebook Shops Feature to Be Launched Across Instagram, Messenger, WhatsApp

Facebook is launching Shops, a service that will allow businesses to display and sell products on the world's largest social network's platforms, Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg said on Tuesday.

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Airtel Launches Rs. 251 Data Voucher With 50GB Total Data Benefit, Rs. 98 Pack Revised Again

The new Rs. 251 prepaid data pack by Airtel offers 50GB of extra 4G data with no additional validity. The validity of the pack depends on the current validity of your base plan.

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NASA Human Spaceflight Chief Doug Loverro Resigns Ahead of Launch

NASA's human spaceflight chief Doug Loverro has resigned, according to an internal memo seen by agency employees on Tuesday, just a week before the agency is scheduled to launch two astronauts into space from US soil for the first time since 2011.

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Coronavirus pandemic: Activewear is in demand as quarantine drags on

Being stuck at home for weeks on end can be uncomfortable. And many people are responding by stocking up on yoga pants and hoodies.

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Coronavirus, Covid-19 | Custard tarts and classes: Post coronavirus lockdown, Portuguese...

Masked waiters served a trickle of customers sitting safely apart at newly-opened cafes while some pupils returned to school at staggered times during Portugal’s start of a second phase of exit from coronavirus lockdown.

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Redmi Note 9 Pro Next Sale on May 26 at 12 Noon via Amazon, Mi.com: Price in India, Offers, Specifications

Redmi Note 9 Pro will go on sale again on May 26 at 12 noon via Amazon and Mi.com. The phone comes with a 6.67-inch full-HD+ display, quad rear cameras, and Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G SoC.

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'Sometimes I want to kill myself': Coronavirus crushes Asia's garment industry

Hundreds of thousands of garment workers across Asia have been laid off according to the Workers Rights Consortium, a labour rights campaign group, and are now struggling to survive with little welfare support, mired in debt and in many cases reliant on food handouts.

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Covid-19 patients testing positive after recovery incapable of transmitting inf...

Researchers are finding evidence that patients who test positive for the coronavirus after recovering aren’t capable of transmitting the infection, and could have the antibodies that prevent them from falling sick again.

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Kohl's removes Jennifer Lopez, Juicy Couture and six other women's brands as losses...

Kohl’s Corp said the coronavirus crisis would have a material impact on results this year as it removed eight brands including Jennifer Lopez, Juicy Couture and Popsugar from its stores and warned demand for women’s apparel would remain weak.

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Do children spread COVID-19? Risks as schools consider reopening

As countries begin to emerge from shutdowns imposed during the coronavirus pandemic, the issue of how the virus affects children and whether schools should be reopened is taking on heightened importance.

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Coronavirus pandemic: Why I'm nervous about the end of lockdown

Is this what normal life looks like? Life is gradually returning to some semblance of what it once was. My children have been attending school one day a week and they’ll be back full-time Monday.

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Here's what a Covid-19 antibody test can tell you

Studies are still underway to determine what antibody level would be needed for immunity. It’s also not yet known how long any immunity might last.

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Coronavirus pandemic: Nearly 13 per cent museums around the world may never reo...

Nearly 13 per cent of the museums around the world may never reopen, the UN’s cultural agency has warned, as about 90 per cent of them globally have had to close their doors due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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No money, food, work or help: Textile handicraft artisans struggle as lockdown ...

Part of an over Rs 24,000 crore industry, the weavers, potters, block printers, painters and a host of others represent the best of traditional craft from the length and breadth of India.

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Is it curtain call for Shakespeare's Globe theater in London due to Covid-19?

Shakespeare’s Globe theater, one of London’s major tourist attractions, says it could be forced to close because of the coronavirus pandemic.

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iPhone SE (2020) Goes on Sale in India Today at 12 Noon via Flipkart: Price, Offers, Specifications

iPhone SE (2020), Apple’s latest smartphone, is going on sale in India today at 12pm (noon). Buyers will be able to place their orders online on Flipkart for the phone at a starting price of Rs. 42,500.

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Horoscope Today: Astrological prediction for May 20, what's in store for Taurus,...

Horoscope Today: Are the stars lined up in your favour? Find out the astrological prediction for Taurus, Leo, Virgo, Scorpio and other zodiac signs for May 20.

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Devourin's Contactless Technology May Be the New Normal for Hotels and Restaurants Post Lockdown

As the hospitality industry prepares to welcome its patrons back after the COVID 19 situation recedes, a ‘new normal’ is introduced encouraging social dista...

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Netflix Unveils June Release Date, First Look for Anurag Kashyap Film Choked: Paisa Bolta Hai

Anurag Kashyap’s next movie, Choked — now known as Choked: Paisa Bolta Hai — arrives June 5 on Netflix. Saiyami Kher and Roshan Mathew lead the Choked cast.

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Motorola Edge+ With Curved 90Hz Display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SoC Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Motorola Edge+ has been launched in India less than a month after its global debut in Europe and the US. The phone comes with a 108-megapixel primary camera and is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SoC.

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Softbank's Masayoshi Son Hopes 'Winged Unicorns' Can Save Crumbling Tech Empire

SoftBank Group Corp CEO Masayoshi Son on Monday pinned his hopes on a small group of "winged unicorns" to save the performance of his $100 billion Vision Fund - although he gave few clues on which ones they would be.

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Instagram Introduces New 'Guides' Tab, Currently Limited to Wellness Influencers

Instagram is rolling out a new feature, dubbed as 'Guides' that lets users curate posts and videos in the form of a long article. At the moment, the Facebook-owned social media platform is focusing Guides on wellness content amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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It's time to flex the lex: Demystifying new words and top searches in a Covid-19...

As a result of Covid-19, many new words have become part of the common lexicon. At first, the searches brought results for the medical terminology, such as PPE Kits, but as the lockdowns kept getting extended, the searches showed results for the social outcome of the Coronavirus.

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Huawei Y8p With Triple Rear Cameras, 4,000mAh Battery Launched: Price, Specifications

Huawei Y8p seems to be a rebranded version of the Huawei Enjoy 10s launched in China last year.

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Realme X3 SuperZoom Images Leaked, Specifications Tipped Ahead of Launch

Realme X3 SuperZoom images and specifications have been reportedly leaked by a known tipster showing Snapdragon 855+ SoC, 12GB RAM, and quad rear camera setup.

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Mi Smart Band 4 Now Available via Flipkart in India: All Details

Mi Smart Band 4 that was so far available for purchase on Amazon and Mi.com has now been made available via Flipkart as well, Xiaomi India announced on Monday.

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Ola Resumes Services in More States, Now Operational in Over 160 Cities

Ola’s services will resume in more cities across India today, including the states of Karnataka, Telangana, Delhi, Haryana, Chandigarh, Punjab, Tamil Nadu (except Chennai), Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, and Assam.

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How to Stay Connected, Virtual Hug Amongst the Top Search Queries, Google Search Trends Show

Google has released its weekly search trends that show a massive increase in queries such as how to stay connected, virtual get-togethers, virtual dance party, and virtual love.

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Amazfit Ares Smartwatch With 14-Day Battery Life, 70 Sports Modes Launched

Amazfit Ares is the newest smartwatch by Huami and it has been launched in China for CNY 499 (roughly Rs. 5,300). The watch comes with a host of features that are aimed at sports and fitness enthusiasts like Firstbeat sports analysis and the Huami PAI health assessment system.

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Uber Cuts 3,000 Jobs as Pandemic Slashes Demand for Rides

Uber has cut 3,000 jobs from its workforce, its second major wave of layoffs in two weeks as the coronavirus slashed demand for rides.

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The Umbrella Academy Season 2 Release Date Set for July on Netflix

The Umbrella Academy season 2 is releasing on July 31. Ellen Page, Tom Hopper, David Castañeda, Emmy Raver-Lampman, Robert Sheehan, Aidan Gallagher are part of The Umbrella Academy season 2 cast.

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Idea Nirvana Migration to Vodafone Red Completed in Eight Circles, Rollout in Three Circles Delayed to June 8

The initial phase of Idea Nirvana to Vodafone Red postpaid migration in eight circles across India - Gujarat, Bihar, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Jammu and Kashmir, Odisha, Punjab, and Rajasthan – seems to have been completed.

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Huawei Y9s Goes on Sale in India via Amazon: Price in India, Offers, Specifications

Huawei Y9s smartphone is now available to purchase in India, nearly a week after the phone made its debut in the country. Starting today, the Huawei Y9s is up for grabs via Amazon.

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TikTok Names Disney's Streaming Chief Kevin Mayer as New CEO

Former Disney executive Kevin Mayer will become the head of TikTok and chief operating officer of the popular video app's parent company, the group announced Monday.

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Facebook Chief Mark Zuckerberg Wants EU Not China to Lead on Tech Rules

Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg on Monday urged the European Union to take the lead in setting global standards for tech regulation or risk seeing countries follow China as a model.

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C-DoT developing video-conferencing app for govt and courts

Indians can soon go vocal on a local version of Zoom. In line with the push towards greater self-reliance, the Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DoT) is developing a secure videoconferencing platform for use by the government and the courts.

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Construction work of Vivo facility stopped

Vivo, India's No. 2 smartphone brand, has stopped construction work at its industrial park at Greater Noida after two people working there tested Covid-19 positive.

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Motorola Edge+ Launching in India Today: Expected Price, Specifications, More

Motorola Edge+ is all set to launch in India today. The phone is teased to be exclusively available on Flipkart. It comes with a 90Hz curved OLED display and multiple cameras at the back with a 108-megapixel main sensor.

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Horoscope Today: Astrological prediction for May 19, what's in store for Taurus,...

Horoscope Today: Are the stars lined up in your favour? Find out the astrological prediction for Taurus, Leo, Virgo, Scorpio and other zodiac signs for May 19.

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Going back to Godot: What is Naseeruddin Shah up to?

The thespian is not a man to let the lockdown dampen his spirits, in fact he is utilising every moment of it. He is already rehearsing his next play, albeit over Zoom calls!

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Moto G8 Power Lite to Launch in India on May 21, Flipkart Teaser Page Reveals

Moto G8 Power Lite will launch in India on May 21 according to Flipkart. Pricing and availability details have not been shared as of yet.

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Google Meet Hits 50 Million Download Mark on Google Play Store Amid Coronavirus Pandemic, Data Reveals

Gooogle Meet has crossed the million download mark amid coronavirus pandemic, data shows. Google has been adding and upgrading the platform in a bid to attract more users.

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Family Guy Is Now on Disney+ Hotstar — All 18 Seasons, and One Special Episode

Family Guy has arrived on Disney+ Hotstar. All 18 seasons of the Seth MacFarlane-created animated sitcom are now streaming on Disney+ Hotstar.

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Airtel Rs. 2,498 Prepaid Recharge Plan With 2GB Daily Data, Free Zee5 Subscription Launched

Airtel has launched a new long-term validity recharge plan plan priced at Rs. 2,498 in India. The telecom operator is offering a host of benefits alongside this new prepaid plan – including 2GB of daily high-speed data.

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China Warns US of 'All Necessary Measures' Over Huawei Rules

China’s commerce ministry says it will take “all necessary measures” in response to new U.S. restrictions on Chinese tech giant Huawei’s ability to use American technology, calling the measures an abuse of state power and a violation of market principles.

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Aarogya Setu App Installation Rules Relaxed for Companies in New MHA Guidelines

Easing the Aarogya Setu app installation rules for staff of companies, Ministry of Home Affairs said in its new guidelines issued on Sunday that employers should ensure the installation of the app on “best effort basis”.

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Accenture acquires Ahmedabad-based big data analytics company Byte Prophecy

The acquisition will add nearly 50 data science and data engineering experts, with a particular focus on insight automation, to Accenture Applied Intelligence.

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US Successfully Launches Unmanned Reusable Drone for Space Experiments

The US Air Force on Sunday successfully launched its high-tech drone X-37B, placing the reusable vehicle into orbit for its sixth secretive mission in space.

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Nokia 6.3 Tipped to Come With Snapdragon 730 SoC, 24-Megapixel Main Shooter

Nokia 6.3 that is rumoured to be the successor to last year’s Nokia 6.2, may be powered by the Snapdragon 730 processor instead of the Snapdragon 6 series as previously expected.

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Fitness in times of Covid-19: Here's how Arshad Warsi lost 6 kilos in a month despite...

The Asur actor had cut off carbs completely from his diet, and former actor Raveen Tandon couldn’t help but wonder how he did it.

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Apple Reopening 25 More US Stores, Will Soon Top 100 Worldwide

Apple will this week reopen more than 25 of its branded stores in the United States, the company said on Sunday, continuing a gradual process that has unlocked doors at nearly a fifth of its worldwide retail outlets.

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Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Announced, With Spock, Pike, and Number One

CBS All Access has announced a fifth new Trek series called Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, which will star Anson Mount as Captain Christopher Pike, Rebecca Romijn as Number One, and Ethan Peck as Science Officer Spock. It’s spun off Star Trek: Discovery season 2.

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SoftBank Proposes Three New Board Members as Alibaba's Jack Ma Resigns

SoftBank Group said on Monday that Alibaba co-founder Jack Ma will resign from its board, in the latest departure by a high-profile ally of CEO Masayoshi Son.

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Realme Narzo 10 to Go on Sale Today at 12 Noon via Flipkart, Realme Site: Price in India, Offers

Realme Narzo 10 first sale in India will begin today. The phone is available in a single storage unit and two colour options. It is available for grabs via Flipkart and Realme India site. Here's all you need to know about the price, offers and specifications.

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Huawei P40 Lite 5G With Kirin 820 SoC, 64-Megapixel Main Camera Launched: Price, Specifications

The Huawei P40 Lite 5G is priced at EUR 399 in Europe. The phone is already up for pre-order and sales will begin on May 28.

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OnePlus 8 Special Sale Starts Today at 2pm on Amazon

OnePlus 8 will go on a special sale today in India at 2pm on Amazon. Pricing starts at Rs. 41,999 and the top-end variant is priced at Rs. Rs. 49,999.

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Jio to Get Rs. 6,598 Crores Investment From General Atlantic

Reliance Industries on Sunday announced US fund General Atlantic will invest Rs. 6.598 crores in Jio Platforms, a fourth deal that takes investment in its digital unit to over $8 billion in less than a month.

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E-Commerce Companies May Resume Full Services From Today

E-commerce companies are likely to resume full services across most parts of the country from today under the fourth phase of the lockdown that allows greater relaxations, although industry watchers say they are waiting for states’ decision on the matter.

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Michael Jordan's sneakers fetch record $560,000 at Sotheby's

A game-worn pair of Nike sneakers from Michael Jordan’s glory days sold for a record $560,000 -- almost four times the initial estimate for the autographed shoes, Sotheby’s said.

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International Museum Day 2020: Where does the term museum come from; a look at some...

Most of us instantly link the word “museum” with a place you visit only on educational excursions from school and soon after let it pass as a once-in-a-lifetime type memory, locked in a treasure chest somewhere.

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Oppo halts work at Noida unit after staff test positive

Earlier on Sunday, six Oppo factory employees were reportedly found to be Covid-19 positive at manufacturing facility in Greater Noida.

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Horoscope Today: Astrological prediction for May 18, what's in store for Taurus,...

Horoscope Today: Are the stars lined up in your favour? Find out the astrological prediction for Taurus, Leo, Virgo, Scorpio and other zodiac signs for May 18.

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Mandatory to best effort basis: Aarogya Setu app rule eased for companies

The Ministry of Home Affairs has asked employers to ensure that the government’s contact tracing application, Aarogya Setu, is installed by all employees having compatible mobile phones on a “best effort basis”. This is part of its Lockdown 4.

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