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Amazon mobile carnival: Great deals on iPhones, OnePlus 3T & other mobiles

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The 2 day long mobile carnival started on 29 March and is expiring on 30 March, 2017 Amazon India  is running a two day long mobile carnival that started on 29 March and is expiring on 30 March, 2017. In the mobile carnival, the e-commerce giant is offering deals, discounts, cashback and exchange offers on smartphones. The Amazon exclusive smartphones like OnePlus 3T, Xiaomi Redmi 4A, Coolpad Cool 1, Huawei Honor 6X etc. are also eligible in the mobile carnival. Let’s look at the major deals currently running inAmazon Mobile Carnival iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus The latest from the stable of iPhone – the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus – are retailing at a discount of Rs 10,000. The iPhone 7 base model with 32 GB storage and premium model with 128 GB storage is currently available at Rs 49,999 and 59,979, respectively. The elder sibling, iPhone 7 Plus premium model with 128 GB storage is available at Rs 71,899, down from Rs 82,000. OnePlus 3T Oneplus 3T is one of the hottest s

Tigor launched at Rs 4.7 lakh: Tata eyes a seat in Swift Dzire's market

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Upping the ante in the crowded compact sedan category, Tata Motors on Wednesday launched  Tata Tigor , its third product in the tax-efficient sub-four metre sedan segment. The biggest selling point for Tigor is its aggressive pricing. At Rs 4.7 lakh for the base petrol variant, Tigor is now the cheapest compact sedan in the country and even undercuts Tata’s existing models. For example, the largest-selling car in the segment - Swift Dzire - starts at Rs 5.27 lakh, while the base petrol version of Indigo CS, from the Tata stable, is priced at Rs 5.03 lakh. Besides Indigo CS, Tata Motors also sells the Zest in the segment, but has not been able to break the dominance of Maruti Suzuki’s Swift Dzire in the category. The compact sedan and hatchback category, accounted for over 40% of car sales in January 2017, at over 114,000 units. Maruti accounted for 56,000 cars in the category, with Swift Dzire selling over 18,000 units in January 2017. The Tata Tigor 1.2-litre petrol model

UP meat sellers on strike against Yogi's crackdown, restaurants to be hit

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Operations have been disrupted completely for the past few days because of an atmosphere of fear Meat sellers across Uttar Pradesh (UP) launched an indefinite strike from Monday against the  Yogi Adityanath  government's crackdown on illegal and mechanised slaughterhouses. "We have decided to intensify our strike from tomorrow. All shops will remain closed. Fish sellers too have joined us and are extending support to us," Lucknow Bakra Gosht Vypar Mandal office bearer Mubeen Qureshi had said on Sunday. He said, in the wake of the crackdown, there was no question of the strike being called off anytime soon. "It will go on indefinitely," he added. Industry fears being butchered Several butcher shops and slaughterhouses across the state have complained that they are being targeted under the new dispensation. “Authorities are even closing down chicken shops,” a shop owner in Noida told  NDTV . Another said even legal abattoirs were asked to hang curtai

Apple to start making iPhone 6 and 6S models in India over next two months

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Contract manufacturer Wistron will manufacture iPhones at its Bangalore plants Apple Inc.   will soon start assembling iPhones in India for the first time, say government officials familiar with its plans, boosting the company’s chances of gaining a foothold in the fast-growing market. Taiwanese contract manufacturer Wistron Corp. will likely start making iPhone 6 and 6S models here in the next four-to-six weeks at its plant in Bangalore, said an official of the southern state of Karnataka where the tech hub is located. It will add Apple’s cheapest iPhone model, the SE, to its assembly line in about three months, the official said. “Almost all preparations have been done for launching Apple’s first phase project in Bangalore through Wistron,” the official told The Wall Street Journal. “We’ve been working hard to develop our operations in India,” an Apple spokeswoman said. “We appreciate the constructive and open dialogue we’ve had with government about further expanding our

Yogi Adiyanath bans pan, gutka in UP offices, allocates portfolios

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Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister  Yogi Adityanath  on Wednesday banned chewing of 'paan' (beetal leaves), and consumption of tobacco and its products in all state government offices, hospitals and educational institutions and directed for ban on use of polythene. The Chief Minister also allocated portfolios to his ministerial colleagues, keeping several key departments like home, revenue, mining and jails with him. Adiyanath inspected the Shastri Bhavan (annexe) here during his first full working day here after taking oath as the Chief Minister on Sunday. He inspected various floors and sections of the building to get a first-hand account of cleanliness and work ethos. According to an official release, Adityanath gave a stern message that "old work style and lax attitude towards work" will not be tolerated and stringent action taken against those found wanting in discharge of their duties. Adityanath asked Chief Secretary Rahul Bhatnagar to ensure a proper sys

Apple releases red iPhones, cuts prices on lower-end iPads

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The iPad Air 2 is replaced by a new model simply called the iPad costing $329 Apple is refreshing and cutting prices on two of its iPads, but held back on updating its higher-end tablets. A much-speculated 10.5-inch  iPad  didn't materialise, nor did new versions of iPad Pros aimed at businesses and creative professionals. Apple unveiled the new iPads through a press release rather than a staged event, the opposite of the process reserved for bigger product releases, which typically are unveiled in September or October, in time for the holiday shopping season. The tablet market is in an extended decline after a few years of rapid growth. According to IDC, tablet shipments fell 20 percent, to 53 million in the final three months of 2016, compared with the same period in 2015. The iPad Air 2 is replaced by a new model simply called the iPad. It retains a 9.7-inch screen, but the display is brighter and the processor faster. Its price starts at $329 for 32 gigabytes of s

Not just Cognizant: Other IT firms may hire 40% fewer engineers this year

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Even if there were no Brexit or US Elections, hiring by IT firms would have been the same Fresh graduates out of engineering colleges may find getting a job tougher at large IT services firms this year as India's IT industry struggles with new business models. Technology services firms have traditionally hired thousands of fresh engineering graduates and trained them to build capacity to handle projects of their global clients. Now most of these entry level jobs can be automated, forcing  IT firms  to reduce their campus hiring. So Indian information technology (IT) services firms are likely to hire 40 per cent fewer engineering graduates this year. Tech firms have been witnessing a dip in traditional software services and maintenance business, which earns them a major chunk of revenue, as clients are demanding services on digital technology and cloud. This is freeing up people from repetitive tasks such as testing and low-end maintenance. Infotech companies such as TCS

Modi's message after Yogi Adityanath's elevation as UP CM- Hindus will rule

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Adityanath has in the past accused Muslim men of waging 'love jihad' A saffron-robed Hindu holy man was sworn in on Sunday to lead Uttar Pradesh, sealing what appears to be a shift in course by Prime Minister Narendra Modi that could redefine the world's largest democracy as a Hindu nation. The choice as Uttar Pradesh chief minister of  Yogi Adityanath , a firebrand Hindu ascetic with a history of agitation against minority Muslims, stunned observers who said it marked a departure from the platform of development for all on which Modi rose to national power in 2014. "Modi is saying India is a Hindu country and shall remain so," veteran journalist and commentator Shekhar Gupta told Reuters. "Hindus will rule, so you had better behave." A spokesman for Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) however said the government did not make any distinction between citizens on the basis of religion. Adityanath, 44, was elected by state lawmakers on S

Before Bahubali 2, makers to release Bahubali 1 again

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Rana Daggubati and Prabhas are overwhelmed with the response to the trailer of Bahubali 2 Director S S Rajamouli wants the audiences to revisit the world of "Bahubali" before the release of " Bahubali 2 : The Conclusion". Rajamouli today said they are planning to show the first part a week before the second edition hits theatres on April 28. "We are planning to release part one maybe one or two weeks before the release of part two in southern states so people can get back into the narrative," Rajamouli said at the trailer launch of the Hindi version here. Both Rana Daggubati and Prabhas are overwhelmed with the response to the trailer. "The fans are happy with it. It's overwhelming to be a part of the film," Rana said. The Tamil version of the trailer had leaked online hours before its official release and the makers called it "technical glitch". "This particular thing is neither due to leakage or piracy, it i

Motorola launches Moto G5 Plus in India, priced at Rs 14,999

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Motorola today launched the fifth generation of its best-selling Moto G series - Moto G5 Plus Motorola today launched the fifth generation of its best-selling Moto G series --  Moto G5 Plus  -- in the Indian market at a price of Rs 14,999 onwards. Motorola will make available two versions -- 3GB RAM/16GB memory and 4GB RAM/32GB memory -- for Rs 14,999 and Rs 16,999 respectively. These will go on sale from tonight on Flipkart. Equipped with a full metal design, faster processor and better camera functionality, the Moto G5 will compete with handsets from Xiaomi, Micromax as well as those from the stable of its parent -- Lenovo. "This is our biggest franchise and the fastest selling as well. India is one of the first markets globally where we are launching the Moto G5 Plus," Motorola Mobility India Managing Director, Sudhin Mathur, told reporters here. The Moto G series cumulatively has so far sold 6 million units in India, he added. He said that the company will

Restructuring: Tata Motors rolls out VRS, moves to a flat five-level hierarchy

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So far, less than 500 executives have been offered VRS, which roughly includes one year's salary Tata Motors, India’s largest automobile maker, has started rolling out a voluntary retirement scheme (VRS) for its employees as part of its organisational restructuring exercise. This is part of a human resources (HR) restructuring drive that is expected to transform the organisation into a much leaner company with a flat hierarchical structure. The new structure will be in place from April 1. So far, less than 500 executives have been offered VRS, which roughly includes one year’s salary, among other benefits, sources said. The company, however, did not confirm the details of the VRS package or how many were offered VRS. A company spokesperson said: “ Tata Motors  confirms that as part of the ongoing organisation effectiveness project, where we have already finalised the top two levels of our management structure, a proposal on VRS package has been presented and approved by

Airtel launches 4G in Jammu and Kashmir, completes national rollout

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Airtel 4G service is now available in all 22 telecom circles of the country Bharti Airtel, India's largest telecommunications services provider, announced the launch of its 4G services in Jammu & Kashmir, completing a national rollout. With the latest launch,  Airtel 4G  service is now available in all 22 telecom circles of the country. Raveendra Desai, COO — J&K, Bharti Airtel said, "We are pleased to launch our 4G services in Jammu & Kashmir and look forward to delighting customers with best-in-class services on India's best smartphone network." "We invite customers to avail the exciting data offers and get on to the digital superhighway. We remain committed to the government's digital vision for the state and will continue to invest in expanding our services," he said. The company plans to expand its 4G footprint to over 100 towns across J&K, he said adding that Airtel 4G has been rolled out in the state using FD LTE te

6 ways to secure your mobile phone against attackers in 2017

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Cyber attacks are a real threat to businesses and individuals alike. Cyber attacks are a real threat to businesses and individuals alike. In 2015, CNN reported that nearly 1 million new malware threats are released daily. In 2017, these types of  cyber attacks  are still a threat. Today, most people spend more time browsing the Internet on their phones than they do on their desktop computers, but many people still fail to secure their mobile devices. Keep your phone safe from hackers and cyberattacks with these six security tips. Keep Your Software Updated Software updates can be a pain, but there’s a good reason to ensure your operating system and apps are all up to date. One of the ways hackers get into mobile devices is through holes or bugs in old software programs. Software updates help patch these holes and make it harder for hackers to get in. To keep your phone’s software up-to-date, enable automatic app updates, and be sure to take advantage of any operating system u

Internet post says sexual harassment at TVF

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Firm denies charges, says will find anonymous author, bring her to justice In an anonymous post on  Medium , a person calling herself an ex-employee of  The Viral Fever  accused TVF founder and chief executive Arunabh Kumar of molesting her. TVF is backed by Tiger Global. She accused Kumar of multiple sexual advances, and said she was asked to walk out when she complained to her bosses at TVF. She added that complaints made to co-workers got cold answers and, in one instance, someone laughed off the matter. In a Facebook post, independent contractor Reema Sengupta said she, too, was a victim of Kumar’s inappropriate overtures during a shoot. In a comment on the  Medium  post, “ex-TVF employee” Aayushi Agarwal said she too had a similar experience. The post titled 'The Indian Uber - That is TVF' looks to be modelled on ex-Uber employee Susan Fowler's post alleging sexual harassment at the US-based company. Fowler's claims are now being investigated by board mem

Election Results 2017 LIVE: BJP leads big in UP & Uttarakhand, Cong leads Punjab, close fight in Goa

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Get live election result 2017 of Assembly elections for UP, Goa, Uttarakhand, Punjab and Manipur UP Election result 2017 : The exit polls on Thursday predicted a hung assembly in the key Hindi heartland state of Uttar Pradesh, where Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) would emerge as the single largest party, winning anywhere between 164 and 210 of the 403 seats. A victory for Narendra Modi's BJP in Uttar Pradesh, which is home to 220 million people, would boost his chances of winning the 2019 general elections and underscore his popularity after he made himself the face of the party's campaign in the state. Punjab election result 2017 :  Most polls forecast a close fight between the Congress, which is seeking to return to power in Punjab after a hiatus of 10 years, and Arvind Kejriwal's Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), making its debut in the Punjab Assembly election. Stay with us for LIVE updates on Assembly Elections 2017. Uttarakhand election result 2017 :  Most exit polls hav

Assembly Polls 2017: Exit polls suggest Modi-led BJP clearly ahead in UP

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BJP may retain power in Goa, wrest power in U'khand; consolation prize for Cong in Punjab Election Results 2017   : If the predictions of several of the exit polls, made public on Thursday, for the five states that had Assembly elections in February-March turn out to be true, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to emerge as the most influential leader of India since Indira Gandhi, who had held sway over the country’s political landscape 40 years back. Findings of at least four exit polls suggested that Modi’s blitzkrieg of public rallies in Uttar Pradesh (UP) could help the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) either comfortably cross the majority mark of 202 in the 403-seat UP Assembly, or come close to it. The BJP, along with ally Apna Dal, had bagged 73 of the 80 Lok Sabha seats in UP in 2014, winning a staggering 337 of the 403 Assembly segments. At least two exit polls — India Today-Axis and Today’s Chanakya — could come close to that tally by winning up to 285 seats. Howeve