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Microsoft launches most affordable internet ready phone
Priced at Rs.2,149, this phone has a dual SIM facility. Microsoft launched its most affordable internet ready phone — Nokia 215 dual SIM — in India on Wednesday priced at Rs.2,149, a company statement said. The device is the first in its category that will bring consumers the choice of accessi
Sponsor-free visas, pensions, may soon become a reality in Dubai
It suggests a package of five policy initiatives to sustain the growth of the financial sector and to spur foreign direct investments (FDIs). Dubai — Sponsor-free visas, pensions and other measures can help boost the economy and attract global talent, the Dubai Economic Council has said. The
Make a date with the real world
Communicating in the real world throws up more imponderable situations than the homogenous crowd you choose to interact with online. “Would you like to play a game on my mobile while we wait,” Ranjana asked her mother as they settled down at the clinic for their appointment. There were ten peop
Net neutrality: Trai receives 1 lakh emails to save the internet
NEW DELHI: The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) has received as many as 1 lakh votes from netizens across India supporting net neutrality in the country. The online campaign stands against telecom operators charging extra money from users and companies to open apps faster, and slowing do
Airtel offers free access to certain apps
The telecom operator launched 'Airtel Zero' where customers can access a few apps for free while the data charges will be paid by the application providers Telecom major Bharti Airtel launched an open marketing platform that will allow customers to access a variety of mobile applications for free w
Jobs in UAE: Sharjah hiring 800 temporary staff
Recruits are wanted by the Sharjah Department of Statistics and Community Development (DSCD) to work as part of the team for the Sharjah Census 2015 beginning in October under the theme, ‘For a better tomorrow’. The department will appoint 800 researchers, supervisors and collaborators of any nat
10 Resources To Upgrade Your Grammar And Writing Skills
English grammar is something that is treasured by everyone. We all want to improve on our grammar skills so that we are able to communicate with some level of mastery. Being able to construct grammatically correct sentences is not only seen as a skill but as a treasure that everyone yearns for. It i
Pay only 25 paise for SMS from May 1
NEW DELHI: Starting next month, mobile calls while on roaming will be cheaper by up to 23%, while sending a local SMS will cost only 25 paise, a steep cut of 75% from the present Re 1, as the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) has slashed ceiling tariffs. However, following this Trai order
Google unveils 'computer-on-a-stick'
WASHINGTON: Google and Taiwan's Asus are launching a "computer on a stick" which can plug into a display to turn it into a PC. Google said in a blog post that the Asus Chromebit would be arriving mid-year with a low price tag. "Smaller than a candy bar, the Chromebit is a full computer that will
These IT skills can get you 25% hike
NEW DELHI: Niche skills and domain expertise will rule the roost in the information technology sector this year, with salary hikes for specialized skills expected to be more than double the wage increase for an average employee, as the top IT players increasingly move to retain and reward expertise
Intex Aqua M5 listed online at Rs 5,299
NEW DELHI: Intex has silently launched yet another budget Android smartphone, Aqua M5 at Rs 5,299. The phone is available for purchase on eBay India. However, it has not been listed on the company's official website yet. Aqua M5 sports a 5-inch FWVGA (480x854p) display. Powered by a 1.3GHz Med
Warm, Friendly Candidates More Likely to Get the Job: Study
Job candidates who are warm, friendly and assertive are more likely to bag the position, a new study suggests. Amanda Feiler and Deborah Powell of the University of Guelph in Canada observed what anxious people do during an interview, and how others respond to them. The researchers set out to
Xiaomi's 'More Affordable' Redmi 2 Variant Launched
Xiaomi on the occasion of its fifth anniversary has unveiled a more affordable variant of the Redmi 2, the Redmi 2A. The Chinese company alongside also unveiled the Mi Note (Pink Edition). Xiaomi's CEO Lei Jun at an event in China unveiled the two new products. The Xiaomi Redmi 2A has been launch
BSNL now offers post-paid customers unlimited data plans
BSNL has recently announced that it has launched new unlimited data plans for its post-paid customers. So far, two subscriptions packs have gone live and they’re currently limited to the north zone. BSNL states that the tariffs are aimed towards students and the youth. The first unlimited data pl
Now, an app that speaks about your mental health
An M3 score reflects your mental health – whether or not you are suffering from depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, or post traumatic stress disorder; and if so, how severe the problem is. Monitoring the M3 score over time helps you track your state of mind. The WhatsMyM3 app provides you with
6th Lead Talent Search Examination - LTSE 2015
Lead Trust is organizing the 6th Edition of Lead Talent Search Exam - LTSE 2015 on 12th April 2015 in Kerala & 19 April 2015 in Karnataka & Tamil Nadu in association with Partner Colleges and Partner NGOs. What is LTSE ? Lead Talent Search Exam - LTSE is a Merit Assessment Test conduc
'Mobile call, service rates can go up by 12-15%'
Mobile call and service rates can go up by 12-15% to make up for the Rs 1,09,874.91 spectrum price telecom operators need to pay to government, industry body COAI said. The Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI), which represents all telecom companies that won spectrum in recent auction,
M.B.B.S. & B.D.S. - Undergraduate Admission Notification
Applications are invited from eligible candidates for admission to the subject courses recognized by the MCI / DCI for the academic year 2015-16 in Sri Ramachandra Medical College & Research Institute & Sri Ramachandra Dental College & Hospital:- Selection will be made o