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Samsung Slips Up As Micromax and Xiaomi Take the Lead
Over the last few years, Samsung has managed to establish itself as one of the biggest smartphone vendors in the whole world, but new developments could be troubling for the Korean giant. After reports that its profits were down, news broke on Monday that Samsung has been dethroned as thelargest mob
English marks not to be included in civil service entrance test
The government Saturday said marks for English language comprehension skills in the civil services preliminary examinations will not be included for the purpose of gradation. "The union government has decided that for the civil services (Preliminary) examination, 2014 to be held Aug 24, the secti
Samsung Galaxy Alpha With 4.7-Inch Display and Metal Frame Launched
Samsung took the wraps off its latest Galaxy smartphone, the Galaxy Alpha. The South Korean electronics giant is calling the Galaxy Alpha"the evolution of Galaxy Design", touting its "metal frame, elegantly curved corners, and a tactile soft back cover". The South Korean manufacturer has announce
10 tough questions Google, Apple, others ask in interviews
Interviews are never expected to be a breeze, especially if you are appearing for industry giants like Microsoft, Apple, Facebook etc. However, it is still possible to get stumped by a question like: 'How do you cut a circular cake into eight equal pieces?' This question is part of jobs and caree
Google celebrates India's Independence Day with a doodle
Celebrating India's 68th Independence Day, Google on Friday posted a doodle on its homepage featuring the independent India's first stamp. The blue colour stamp with the Indian tricolour is the doodle that comes up when you open the Google's India homepage. The stamp, which was issued on Novem
A Russian Gang Reaps a Billion Web Passwords
Alex Holden, the founder of Hold Security, at the firm's headquarters in Mequon, Wisconsin on August 4. Hold Security discovered that a Russian criminal ring amassed some 1.2 billion username and password combinations. (Darren Hauck/The New York Times) A Russian crime ring has amassed the largest
IISc gets UGC nod for 4-yr course
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has allowed the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore, to continue with its four-year undergraduate programme in science (BS), albeit with changes to its nomenclature as well as structure. Students admitted to the BS programme, will now get a BSc deg
7 ways to be more efficient at work
Working smart is as important as working hard! TimesJobs.com brings you some tips to make you efficient at work According to a recent TimesJobs.com poll, employers rated efficiency as one of the most important assets in an employee. Here’s what you can do to work smart: Keep your work space cl
Apple to Unveil iPhone 6 on September 9: Reports
Apple will unveil the iPhone 6 on September 9, multiple reports said on Tuesday. The date is almost in-line with a mid-September timeline that has been expected for the announcement, though it contradicts another recent report that had predicted an October launch. If true, the launch date would c
5 Career Accelerating Relationships You Need Now
We’ve all had people in our lives who bring us down. Their laziness, unhappiness, or lack of ambition in life is taxing… and it can easily rub off on you. However, there’s something you can do now to improve your current situation, or add new people to your life who will help you get to the next
Cloud that connects
“It went up! It went up to the cloud!” “And you can’t get it down from the cloud?” “Nobody understands the cloud! It’s a mystery!” The last sentence there isn’t exactly true; some of us, I’m sure, do understand how the cloud works. Simply put, one can store a good amount of data across devi
UPSC exam row: Ex-bureaucrats slam govt's move on English
NEW DELHI: Top former bureaucrats and prominent social scientists have come out strongly against the government's decision to exclude the marks earned in English from gradation or merit in the civil services preliminary tests. They told TOI that both aptitude tests and functional proficiency in Engl
Google Maps now available in Hindi
Search giant Google announced on Monday that its Maps service will now be available in Hindi. Starting Tuesday, map users can simply change the language settings on their Android device or on their desktop and start using them. Cities, localities, important roads and points of interest will be di
Government Gives In on Civil Services Exam
"The government is of the opinion that in the Civil Services Preliminary examination, Paper II, the marks of the question section on 'English language comprehension skills' should not be included for gradation or merit," Jitendra Singh, Minister of State for Personnel said in a brief statement in th
Karbonn Titanium S19 With Android 4.4 KitKat Available Online at Rs. 8,999
A month after introducing its Titanium S99 handset, Karbonn seems set to expand its Titanium brand by introducing a new smartphone, the Titanium S19, as it has been listed on an online retail website ahead of an official announcement. Though not listed on the main Karbonn website, the Titanium S1
3 Tips For A Persuasive Executive Cover Letter
As an executive, a cover letter is a crucial part of your job search package. It is going to be read by high-level people within the company, and you need it to be effective enough to get your resume moved to the interview pile. Creating a cover letter isn’t just about summarizing your resume and
Amazon Appstore Offers Android Apps 'Worth Over $ 100' for Free
Amazon.com has it is giving away 29 paid Android apps worth over $100, for free as part of the Free App of the Day Programme. The promotion will begin on Thursday (1PM IST) and run till Saturday, 2 August (up to 12 PM IST) on the Amazon Appstore.Amazon Appstore is available for Android as well as Am
EU universities woo Indian students with English
CHENNAI: Usted no entiende Espanol? Te gustaria que yo hablara en Ingles? The US has for long been the destination of choice for Indian students in search of quality higher education and the UK, Australia and Canada the most viable alternatives. Top-notch universities, a wide range of courses,