Photos of French President Emmanuel Macron tightly embracing his Sports minister Amelie Oudea-Castera during the opening ceremony of Paris Olympics has gone viral on social media. Ms Oudea-Castera, 46, is also seen planting a kiss close to Mr Macron's neck, also 46 years old, reported The Telegraph. Gabriel Attal, France's Prime Minister, can be seen looking the other way as Ms Oudea-Castera embraced the French president. The photos have caused a stir in France, with users comparing the affectionate display to a lover's embrace.
"Gabriel Attal,...
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
HMD's Barbie Flip Phone Confirmed to Launch on August 28
HMD is all set to launch a Barbie-branded phone in August. The Finnish brand, via X, has confirmed the arrival of the new handset. The HMD Barbie is a flip phone and it will flaunt the iconic pink colour scheme. The S30+ or KaiOS could fuel the HMD Barbie flip phone. HMD announced plans to release a Barbie-themed phone in partnership with toy maker Mattel at the Mobil.....
Boil Fast, Save Faster: Enjoy Up To 55% Off On Electric Kettles From Amazon
In today's fast-paced world, kitchen efficiency is paramount. Amazon's latest deals bring a golden opportunity to enhance your kitchen with top-tier electric kettles at unbeatable prices. With generous discounts of up to 55% on a wide range of models, there's never been a better time to invest in these essential appliances. Whether you need a quick cup of tea, boiling water for your recipes, or simply want to modernise your kitchen setup, these electric kettles promise speed, convenience, and reliability. Dive into the details of this fantastic...
Tuesday, July 30, 2024
Tissot T-Touch Connect Sport Review: Touch and Go
Tissot’s T-Touch Connect Sport has a very long moniker for a hybrid wearable that mostly functions as a notifier. However, it does pack in some basic smartwatch features but presents it in its own unique way. This means that it’s a niche product aimed at a very niche audience, which makes more sense once you check its price tag...
Poco M6 Plus 5G, Poco Buds X1 Retail Boxes Leak Online; Key Specifications Tipped
Poco M6 Plus 5G and Poco Buds X1 are scheduled to launch in India on August 1. The company has teased the design and key features of both the smartphone and the true wireless stereo (TWS) earphones. Alleged retail boxes of the devices have now leaked online suggesting the design of the phone as well as the TWS earphones including their charging case...
Monday, July 29, 2024
Opinion: The 12-Letter Word Giving The Government Sleepless Nights
The BJP floundered in the 2024 Lok Sabha election. The floundering continued on the floor of both Houses where Members of Parliament from the INDIA parties delivered multiple speeches that were well-structured, well-executed, and rich in content. A recurring theme in many of these powerful interventions on the Budget was a 12-letter word giving Modi and his coalition sleepless Delhi nights: unemployment.
Article 41 of the Constitution states,...
Microsoft Rolls Out Android Smartphone Visibility in Windows 11 File Explorer for Wireless Browsing
Microsoft is rolling out a new feature for the Windows 11 File Explorer through its Insider Channels, the company announced on July 25. With its introduction, users will now be able to see their Android smartphones in the File Explorer when it is connected wirelessly via the Link to Windows app...
Sunday, July 28, 2024
Donald Trump Calls Joe Biden's Shock US Poll Exit A "Coup By Democrats"
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has said incumbent US President Joe Biden was forced to exit the presidential race, describing it a "coup" by the Democratic Party.
The former president's remarks came during an election rally in Minnesota on Saturday.
"This was really a coup of and by the Democrats. This was a coup of a man that had 14 million votes. He wanted to run. They wouldn't let him run. They treated him horribly. They said to him, we can do it the nice way, or we can do it the hard way. To Joe, he's president," Trump claimed.
This...
Deaths In Flooded Coaching Basement: What We Know So Far
The death of three students in the flooded basement of a coaching centre in West Delhi has sparked protests by civil service aspirants. Their bodies were recovered by rescuers late in the evening. The three victims, who have been identified as Tania Soni, 25, Shreya Yadav, 25, and Navin Delvin, 28, were preparing for the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) exams.
Here's what we know so far:
The Tragedy
The deaths occurred in the basement of Rau's IAS Study Circle in old Rajinder Nagar. The basement has a library with a capacity of 150,...
Saturday, July 27, 2024
'Fake' CrowdStrike Worker Takes Credit For French Rail Network Collapse
A few days ago, a tweet claiming responsibility for a global Microsoft outage triggered a meme fest on X. Today, the same man has returned with another viral post, this time taking credit for the chaos that ensued after three arson attacks on France's high-speed rail network. These incidents have paralysed train travel nationwide, just as Paris geared up to host the opening ceremony of the 2024 Olympics yesterday.
A Microsoft error had crippled Windows computers worldwide on July 19. It was later revealed that an update to the anti-virus program...
"Cat Lady, Brat": Media Attacks On Kamala Harris Follow A Bleak Pattern
Kamala Harris is the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee. And while she will not be the Democrat's first woman nominee, nor the first person of colour, she faces the compounding challenge of being both.
She will be subject to a highly combative and partisan media landscape, against an opponent who pushes political rhetoric to the extreme.
The crucial question remains whether the media can fairly assess her qualifications for office. The answer could profoundly impact women's political participation - not only in the United States but globally.
Sexist,...
Nothing Phone 2a Plus Specifications Leak Ahead of July 31 Launch Date
Nothing Phone 2a Plus key specifications and memory variants have leaked online, days ahead of its debut on July 31. The handset is expected to bring three notable upgrades it will bring over the standard Nothing Phone 2a that was launched earlier this year...
Friday, July 26, 2024
Shastri's Brutal Take On Gambhir As Head Coach, Says "No-Nonsense Guy..."
Gautam Gambhir is kick off his reign as head coach of the Indian team on Saturday when the Suryakumar Yadav-led side take on Sri Lanka in the first T20I of a three-match series. Gambhir replaced former India captain Rahul Dravid at the helm after his contract expired at the end of last month. Since then, a lot has been said and written about Gambhir's appointment, and what he will bring into the table. Former India head coach Ravi Shastri has shared his views on Gambhir's appointment. Shastri passed over the baton to Dravid after the end of the...
Agniveer Quits Army, Arrested After Robbing Cars In Punjab
Mohali Police on Wednesday said it has arrested three youths, including an Agniveer, in a vehicle snatching case.
The police said the accused have been identified as Agniveer Ishmeet Singh alias Ishu, Prabhpreet Singh alias Prabh and Balkaran Singh, who had taken a room on rent in Mohali's Balongi.
Addressing a press conference in Mohali, Senior Superintendent of Police Sandeep Kumar Garg said the trio had two days ago allegedly stolen a car from the driver at gunpoint after booking a ride through an app.
They had used pepper spray on the driver's...
Poco M6 Plus 5G India Launch Date Set for August 1; Price, Key Specifications Listed on Amazon
Poco M6 Plus 5G is all set to go official in India next week. The Xiaomi sub-brand has announced the launch of a new M-series phone through a dedicated microsite on Flipkart. The listing reveals the design and a few key specifications of the phone. The Poco M6 Plus 5G is confirmed to boast a 108-megapixel main rear camera. It appears to have a hole punch design at the.....
Thursday, July 25, 2024
Opinion: Kamala Harris, The Woman Left To Clean Up Joe Biden's Mess
"We did it, Joe," exclaimed the 49th Vice-President of the United States four years ago-the phrase becoming a war cry of sorts, coming from a half-Black, half-Indian woman, married to a Jewish-American man. This moment became a landmark in the sociopolitical history of the US. For all its celebratory moments, American democracy has a long way to go in terms of representation and inclusivity. When it comes to women, the gender schemas work as effectively...
Vivo V40 SE 4G With 50-Megapixel Main Camera, 80W Fast Charging Launched: Price, Specifications
Vivo V40 SE 4G has been launched in the Czech Republic. The phone is powered by an octa-core Snapdragon chipset and is backed by a 5,000mAh battery with support for wired fast charging. It carries a 50-megapixel dual rear camera unit and an IP54-rated build. The handset joins the Vivo V40 SE 5G, Vivo V40 Lite 5G and the Vivo V40 Lite 5G in the country...
Oppo A3X 5G Design, Key Specifications Leaked via China Telecom Listing: Report
Oppo A3X 5G is expected to launch in China soon. The handset has previously been spotted on several certification and benchmarking websites. Now, the phone has reportedly been found on the China Telecom database. The listing has revealed the design of the purported smartphone and some of its key features...
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Opinion: Budget 2024: Don't Ignore The Tax-Squeezed Middle Class, Again
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will be presenting Modi 3.0's first budget on July 23. Already, there has been much debate about whether it will bring anything new to the table. The middle class, in particular, has a lot of expectations, especially for the reduction of taxes and initiating reforms to simplify the taxation process.
The Importance Of The Middle Class
India's middle class constitutes around 31% of the total population...
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6, Galaxy Z Flip 6, Watch 7, Watch Ultra, Galaxy Buds 3 Series Go on Sale in India Today
Samsung unveiled a host of new products on July 10 at a Galaxy Unpacked event in Paris. The launches included the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6 alongside new smart wearables like the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra and the Galaxy Watch 7. Samsung also unveiled the Galaxy Buds 3 and Buds 3 Pro true wireless stereo (TWS) earphones. These new products from the S.....
Tuesday, July 23, 2024
A Look At Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget Day Attire Through The Years
Dressed in a white silk saree with a purple and gold border, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman walked out of the Finance Ministry with the "bahi-khata" tablet in her hand containing Union Budget 2024-25 on Tuesday.
The Finance Minister will present her seventh Budget and the Modi government's first Budget of the third term of the NDA government.
Before heading to the parliament, Ms Sitharaman posed for photos with the "bahi-khata" tablet wrapped...
Monday, July 22, 2024
Opinion: Can Budget 2024 Meet The Expectations Of A Restless Middle Class?
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will be presenting Modi 3.0's first budget on July 23. Already, there has been much debate about whether it will bring anything new to the table. The middle class, in particular, has a lot of expectations, especially for the reduction of taxes and initiating reforms to simplify the taxation process.
The Importance Of The Middle Class
India's middle class constitutes around 31% of the total population...
Redmi K70 Extreme Edition With MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ SoC, Up to 24GB RAM Launched: Price, Specifications
Redmi K70 Extreme Edition has been launched in China as the latest entry in Xiaomi's Redmi K70 series. The new offering comes with a MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ chipset under the hood alongside 24GB of RAM. The Redmi K70 Extreme Edition sports a 6.67-inch display with 1.5K resolution and flaunts a triple camera unit at the rear led by the 50-megapixel main sensor. It hou.....
Xiaomi Mix Fold 4 With Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC, 5,100mAh Battery Launched: Price, Specifications
Xiaomi Mix Fold 4 was unveiled in the Chinese market as the latest foldable smartphone from Xiaomi. It is fueled by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC and carries a Leica-branded quad rear camera setup with a Summilux lens. The Xiaomi Mix Fold 4 supports two-way satellite communication and has an IPX8-rated build. It houses a 5,100mAh battery that supports 67W charging.....
Sunday, July 21, 2024
The Role Agarkar Played In Hardik's Sacking From T20I Leadership Roles
India all-rounder Hardik Pandya saw his world turn upside down quickly as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced the squad for the tour of Sri Lanka. Expected to be named the team's new T20I captain, after the retirement of Rohit Sharma, but the new management structure, especially with Gautam Gambhir coming in as the head coach, had a different perspective towards things. Gambhir and chief selector Ajit Agarkar handed the T20I leadership bandwagon in the hands of Suryakumar Yadav, while vice-captaincy went to Shubman Gill.
A...
Top Deals on OnePlus Smartphones During Amazon Prime Day Sale
Amazon Prime Day 2024 is a two-day sale exclusively available to Prime members. Held every year, the 48-hour event brings massive discounts on electronics. During the sale, popular items such as smartphones are available for much lower prices compared to their listed MRPs. Check out the top deals on OnePlus smartphones during the Amazon Prime Day sale 2024...
Saturday, July 20, 2024
"Hard To Understand...": Harbhajan Names 3 Massive Snubs For SL Series
Former Indian cricket team spinner Harbhajan Singh pointed out three massive exclusions for the upcoming T20I and ODI series against Sri Lanka. Harbhajan took to social media to express his disappointment at Abhishek Sharma, Yuzvendra Chahal and Sanju Samson missing out. While Samson did find a place in the T20I squad, Abhishek and Chahal were not included at all despite the young batter scoring big against Zimbabwe and the veteran spinner having a brilliant IPL season. "Hard to understand why @yuzi_chahal @IamAbhiSharma4 @IamSanjuSamson are...
Friday, July 19, 2024
"Fashion Parade Going On?" Chief Justice Pulls Up Lawyer Without Neckband
Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud today gave a dressing down to a lawyer for turning up in the courtroom without his band. Neckbands are a part of lawyers' attire, along with their black coats.
The advocate raised a matter related to a demolition case and said it was "urgent". The Chief Justice of India, however, was unimpressed by his attire. "Send an email. But where is your band? Is this some fashion parade going on?" he asked, Bar and Bench reported. When the advocate said he was "in a rush", the Chief Justice replied sternly....
Honor 200 Pro First Impressions
The Honor 200 Pro offers a great mix of premium design, flagship cameras, and interesting AI features. Check out this first impression to know more...
Google Offers a First Look at Pixel 9 Pro Fold; Set to Debut in India on August 14 Alongside Pixel 9 Pro
Google's hardware event is all set to take place on August 13. Around a month ahead of the "Made By Google" event, the tech giant posted a new teaser video for the Pixel 9 Pro Fold ending speculations about the design and name of its next foldable Android phone. The teaser suggests an off-white colour option for the foldable. It seems to have a dual-level rear camera .....
Thursday, July 18, 2024
What Donald Trump's 17-Year-Old Granddaughter Said About Him
Former US President Donald Trump's granddaughter Kai Trump took to the stage at the Republican National Convention on Wednesday night to share personal stories about her grandfather. With a proud smile, the Republican presidential nominee listened to the 17-year-old, who described him as a "normal grandpa", spoiling her and her siblings with "candy and soda" when their parents weren't looking.
Kai, the eldest of Trump's 10 grandchildren, claimed she wanted to show the country a side of her grandfather that they "don't often see".
“He always wants...
Oppo A3X 5G Tipped to Launch With Dimensity 6300 SoC, 5,100mAh Battery in July: Expected Specifications
Oppo A3X 5G is expected to launch by the end of July in India in the budget segment, according to a report. The handset is reported to sport features such as a MediaTek Dimensity 6300 processor, 5,100mAh battery and up to 128GB storage. It is speculated to be priced between Rs. 10,000 and Rs. 15,000 in India...
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
Kerala Temple Denies Entry To Foreigner, Congress' Karti Chidambaram Reacts
Congress leader Karti Chidambaram recently reacted to a video wherein a foreigner woman claims that she wasn't allowed to enter a temple in Kerala due to her nationality and religion. In the clip, the woman wearing a saree is heard saying that she was denied entry into the Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Kerala as she was told that "only Indians were allowed in the temple". When her fiance, who is an Indian, informed the authorities that they were engaged and she will soon become an Indian, they were sent to the temple office where they were informed...
Xiaomi Mix Flip Design, Key Specifications Including Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Chip Revealed Ahead of July 19 Launch
Xiaomi Mix Flip has been officially announced and it will launch in China on July 19 during the annual speech by Lei Jun, the CEO of Xiaomi. Ahead of its official reveal, Xiaomi has confirmed key specifications of the Mix Flip, including its design, colourways chipset and camera tuning...
Anthropic Launches Android App for Claude AI Assistant, Powers It With Claude 3.5 Sonnet
Anthropic launched an Android app for its Claude artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot on Tuesday. The Android app comes a couple of months after the AI firm released an iOS app for Claude. Users can find the Claude AI app free to download on the Play Store. The interface works similarly to the website, and even free users can take advantage of all the basic features...
Tuesday, July 16, 2024
Opinion: Consumption Boost May Be The Key Theme In This Year's Budget
Generally, budgets that follow the interim budgets announced by the same government do not have many changes. There is no reason to expect differences this time, considering the economy is performing well and growing at above 7% for FY25, with all high-frequency indicators being positive. So, what should we look for in the budget?
There has been a tendency to outline the economic ideology in every budget, with the Finance Minister highlighting...
Poco C61 Airtel Exclusive Edition With 50GB Free Data Launched in India: Specifications, Price
Poco has partnered with Airtel to launch the Poco C61 Airtel Exclusive Edition in India. launched in India on Monday. The smartphone comes bundled with an Airtel prepaid subscription, free data and special offers. It is priced at Rs. 5,999 and available for purchase starting July 17 on Flipkart...
Monday, July 15, 2024
"Lord Jagannath Returned Favour": ISKCON Official On Trump Rally Shooting
Radharamn Das, the Vice President and Spokesperson of Kolkata ISKCON has reacted to the attempted assassination of Donald Trump. The shocking incident took place on Saturday during a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. The former US President was hit in the ear by a gunman, identified as 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks.
Radharamn Das, in an elaborate post on X - formerly known as Twitter-, said that Donald Trump has Lord Jagannath's blessings.
Calling it a "divine intervention”, Mr Das said, “Exactly 48 years ago, Donald Trump saved...
