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Microsoft plunges into mobile war, Google exits
When Microsoft announced in September that it was buying Nokia's struggling handset business and would meld its Windows operating system with the devices, it offered two major reasons for the $7.2 billion deal: - Apple and Google were combining their software and hardware. - The deal would ens
Delhi, Bihar produce top engineers in India: Report
NEW DELHI: The best talent pool of engineers is in Delhi, Bihar and Jharkhand, while those from Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu are least employable, said a report. Employability for IT product roles in Delhi is as high 13 per cent and as low as 1 per cent in Chennai, says the National Employabilit
'Among graduates, only 30% job worthy'
NEW DELHI: An assessment of one lakh students on various skills has found that only 34% were employable and women fared better than men in the tests. The survey also found that Punjab, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Andhra Pradesh, Haryana, Karnataka, Odisha and West Bengal were among the top
Windows Phone may soon run Android apps
NEW DELHI: Microsoft is reportedly considering bringing Android apps to Windows Phone and Windows. According to a report by The Verge, the company is seriously debating if it should allow Android apps inside the Windows and Windows Phone Stores. However, some inside the company are not in favour
AMU seeking admission for Class XI (Science) and Diploma Engg courses
Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) is seeking admission in Class XI (Science) / Diploma Engg courses. Online Application Forms are available for class XI (Science), Diploma Engg and Class XI (Humanities/Comm.). Last date to fill the form is 10th March 2014. Test date is scheduled on 27th A
Indian students in US launch website on Lok Sabha election
New York: A group of Indian students in New York have created a website to track the upcoming general elections, promising to provide a comprehensive and "no high-brow and jargon-led" reportage of the event. The website, thefivefortyfive.com, is the brainchild of six students from Columbia Schoo
IAS aspirants get two more attempts
Civil Service aspirants have reasons to celebrate. The Centre on Monday decided to let them have two additional attempts from this year. The Centre approved "two additional attempts to all categories of candidates with effect from Civil Services Examination, 2014, with consequential relaxation of
BU gives former students a chance to obtain degree
Bangalore University has decided to provide a 'one time opportunity' to students who were unsuccessful in obtaining a degree as they failed to clear one or more papers during the course of their education. They can appear for the exams in 2014-15 academic year Bangalore University has
Buying Guide: 20 best mobile phones in the world today
Best mobile phone: 20-16 What's the best mobile phone? Our verdict on the best smartphone/best phones - constantly updated We've all got at least one mobile phone each, right? We've probably got about three or four nowadays, and that counts giving your old Nokia 3310 to your Mum a few year
IRCTC to send SMS confirmation of waitlisted tickets
NEW DELHI: Waitlisted passengers will soon get status messages in their mobile phones if their tickets get confirmed before journey. A senior railway ministry official said the waitlisted passenger will get a SMS about the status of the ticket on the mobile phone number given at the time of ticke
Current job vacancies in UAE
THE UAE EMPLOYMENT NETWORK AVAILABLE JOB VACANCIES FOR TODAY: Accounting / Finance 359 Aviation 0 Banking 125 Beauty / Health / Fitness 175 Driving 86 Education 105 Engineering 1062 Hospital / Medical 421 Hotel / Restaurant 159
Mumbai: Rag pickers' daughter wants to complete MBA
Mumbai: The youngest daughter of scrap pickers and MBA student, Savita Doke (22), has worked hard to pursue her higher education. On the home stretch, however, she is struggling to get a job that will help her pay the last instalment of her college fees, a considerable sum of Rs. 25,000. Savita
Unlocked: how brain works as team to perform a task
What mechanism allows two brain regions to communicate when they need to cooperate yet avoid interfering with one another when they must work alone? The puzzle is now solved, thanks to an Indian-American scientist. A team led by Stanford electrical engineering professor Krishna Shenoy has reve
Why you should not use a smartphone post 9 pm
Washington: Using a smartphone after 9 pm may leave workers disengaged and kill their productivity the next day, a new study has warned. Night-time smartphone work drains employee effectiveness in the morning, according to the study by Christopher Barnes from the University of Washington Foster Sch
Teaching Vacancies at King Abdul Azeez University Jeddah
King Abdul Azeez University Jeddah is recruiting experienced teachers in the Faculty of Engineering for the following disciplines: 1. Electrical Engineering 2. Instrument & controls Engineering 3. Bio-Medical Engineering 4. Nuclear Engineering 5. Civil Engineering 6. Mining
Moto G comes to India with a starting price of Rs. 12,499
Motorola has finally launched the Moto G in India. The 8GB variant has been priced at Rs. 12,499, while the 16GB variant has been priced at Rs. 13,999. The phone will be available from online retailer Flipkart starting Wednesday. Motorola has also announced cases and cover for Moto G: the Moto G Ba
Appointments in Jet Airways
Cabin crew walk-in interview Jet Airways is recruiting cabin crew. Walk-in for an interview and take advantage of this exciting career opportunity. Candidate Profile: Age: Between 18 and 27 years Minimum Height: Men - 170 cms Women - 157 cms Weight: In Proportion to height Educati
Jumana Weds Abu Ubaida
Bhatkallys News, February 05, 2014 Bhatkal: Jumana Nayyara daughter of Moulana Abdul Majeed Malpa Nadvi got married with Moulana Abu Ubaida Nadvi son of Moulana Mohammed Sadiq Akrami here on February 05. The marriage ceremony was held at Baitul Rasid, near Usmania Masjid Bhatkal. We heartily congra