Elphinstone Station Stampede: What cause the stampede

The unfortunate incident took place on foot over-bridge linking Elphinstone Road and Parel suburban stations in Mumbai.

 At least 22 people have been killed and 30 injured in a Elphinstone station stampede on foot overbridge linking Elphinstone Road and Parel suburban stations in Mumbai

The injured have been admitted to KEM Hospital.

The Elphinstone station shares one of its two footbridges with Parel station which is on the Central line. Being two of the major railway stations with many of the office complexes right around the corner, the stations are always overcrowded during pick office hours. Officials confirm that no part of the bridge has collapsed.

The tragedy took place amid rain in the city around 10.40 am when the foot overbridge was heavily crowded, a police official said. "It seems all started when someone slipped because of the wet floor" Railway PRO Anil Saxena said.

Police suspect a short-circuit with a loud sound near the FOB led to panic and people started running, resulting in the stampede.

Airtel offers 60 GB free data plan for 6 months: Steps to avail the offer

The additional data can be activated using MyAirtel app

 

Good news for Airtel postpaid users, as the telecom operator has come up with a new Airtel free data offer, in the wake of the Airtel Monsoon offer expiry.

According to the latest statement by the telecom operator, under this offer, Airtel is offering up to Airtel 60 GB free data for its postpaid users, but only for downloading and installing the Airtel TV application, under which the operator is providing Live TV services. After this, the users will get 60 GB mobile data instead of 30GB that they used to get earlier. Besides this, the offer period has been increased from three to six months.

  

Here is a step-by-step guide on how to avail a new postpaid connection and get additional data benefits from Airtel:

 Step 1: Click here to go to Airtel website and look for the banner that reads ‘Get new connection’

Step 2: Choose from available plans and click next (Bonus data offer is valid on plans starting from Rs 499 onwards)
Step 3: Enter the city, other required information and click next
Step 4: You will be asked to confirm if you want to port your number, transfer prepaid-postpaid or buy a new number with the chosen plan
Step 5: Fill out the complete details in the form and click next. Once you submit the form, you will receive an e-mail confirming your order. You will also receive a call to confirm the plan details and the benefits of choosing Airtel postpaid connection.
Step 6: After the number is active, head over to App store in iOS-based smartphones and Play Store on Android-based smartphones to download MyAirtel app.
Step 7: Sign-in to MyAirtel app and click on banner that shows ‘Claim the offer’
Step 8: Check your data balance for additional data benefits

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List of smartphone devices that get Google Android Oreo Update

The Google Pixel and Nexus devices are among the first smartphones to receive Google Android Oreo update.

Google in August announced Android 8.0 Oreo and released a list of smartphone manufacturers that will be updating their devices soon. The Pixel and Nexus devices will be the first among the first smartphones to receive the update and Google has already confirmed that the carrier testing is underway and the devices will receive it soon.

Here are the smartphones that that will receive the update:

Google

• Google Pixel 
• Google Pixel XL

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Nexus

• Nexus 5X
• Nexus 6P

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Motorola

• Moto Z
• Moto Z Droid
• Moto Z Force Droid
• Moto Z Play
• Moto Z Play Droid
• Moto Z2 Play
• Moto Z2 Force Edition
• Moto X4
• Moto G5
• Moto G5 Plus
• Moto G5s
• Moto G5s Plus

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OnePlus

• OnePlus 5 
• OnePlus 3T
• OnePlus 3

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HMD Global

• Nokia 8
• Nokia 6
• Nokia 5
• Nokia 3

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HTC

• HTC U11
• HTC U Ultra
• HTC 10

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Samsung

• Samsung Galaxy S8
• Samsung Galaxy S8+
• Samsung Galaxy Note 8
• Samsung Galaxy S7
• Samsung Galaxy S7 edge
• Samsung Galaxy S7 Active
• Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017)
• Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017)
• Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017)
• Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017)
• Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017)
• Samsung Galaxy Note FE
• Samsung Galaxy Tab S3
• Samsung Galaxy C9 Pro
• Samsung Galaxy C7 Pro
• Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime

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Sony Xperia

• Sony Xperia X
• Sony Xperia X Performance
• Sony Xperia XZ
• Sony Xperia X Compact
• Sony Xperia XZ Premium
• Sony Xperia XZs
• Sony Xperia XA1
• Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra
• Sony Xperia Touch
• Sony Xperia XA1 Plus

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Nokia

• Nokia 3
• Nokia 5
• Nokia 6
• Nokia 8

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The Journey of the iPhone and how it has changed the World

The first iPhone went on sale on June 29, 2007, and it has been an eventful journey for Apple since then.

Take a look at the iPhone’s journey and how it has changed the world:

iPhone (2007)

• The device introduced the icon grid layout, a single home button and a multi-touch display. While it wasn’t targeted specifically at enterprises, it did drop the physical keyboard and stylus, either or both of which were present on most mobile devices for that segment then. And it offered “pinch-to-zoom”, a feature we take for granted these days. 

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iPhone 3G (2008)

• This device introduced the App Store, giving third-party developers a chance to build applications for Apple’s phone. This ultimately led to the popularity of the app-based ecosystem, apps for enterprises also started appearing soon. This phone also supported faster 3G data speeds, push email and GPS navigation, which is a given on any smartphone today.

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iPhone 3GS (2009)

• While the first “S” model offered a bump up in hardware and offered users the option of copying and pasting text, there weren’t many new big features. But many corporate captains started using this device, which was soon imitated down the ladder, eventually giving rise to the practice of bring your own device (BYOD).

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iPhone 4 (2010)

• This device was made of glass and stainless steel, and introduced Apple’s squarer look with rounded corners. The device was introduced as the world’s thinnest smartphone then and was the first from Apple’s stable to use the “Retina display”. And yes, it came with a front-facing camera for Facetime calls, a precursor to the world of selfies. The device ran iOS 4, which supported multi-tasking, another given these days.

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iPhone 4S (2011)

• Introduced a day before Steve Jobs died, this device came with Siri, Apple’s voice assistant, which would start the trend of personal digital assistants later, but was ahead of its time. It also sported an 8-megapixel (MP) camera, which, along with its rivals, led to the eventual demise of the simple point-and-shoot camera. 

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iPhone 5 (2012)

• This device had a larger 4-inch display and an aluminum case, which made the device durable and light. It also introduced the reversible Lightning connector. With many businesses supporting the iPhone, the iPad (introduced in 2010) and handheld data, companies thought it prudent to make such data available in the field by adopting services such as Amazon Web Services. 

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iPhone 5C & 5S (2013)

• Apple introduced two phones for the first time; the colorful 5C — made of plastic — was cheaper and sported specs similar to the iPhone 5; the 5S introduced a new home button supporting Touch ID, Apple’s fingerprint recognition system. It also featured a 64-bit processor and shipped with iOS 7, a major overhaul of the operating system,

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iPhone 6 & 6 Plus (2014)

• Apple finally introduced a bigger iPhone — the 4.7-inch iPhone 6, and the even bigger 5.5-inch iPhone 6 Plus. Both had a curved design and supported NFC payments, had a faster processor, and improved cameras, which had by then become the phone’s standout feature. While the bigger screen gave rise to a flurry of photo-editing apps as well, the phones weren’t as sturdy as previous models and reportedly bent if kept in the back pocket.

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iPhone 6S & 6S Plus (2015)

• The big change for these two models was the pressure-sensitive 3D touch and “Live” photos, that is, short videos were captured every time one clicked photos. By this time, Microsoft had also tweaked its Office for iOS and offered a unified experience across devices.

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iPhone SE (2016)

• The first iPhone brought out mid-cycle, the successor to the form factor of the 5S sported speedier hardware. This was possibly aimed at consumers who weren’t ready to move to the bigger iPhones. And it came in a host of colors.

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iPhone 7 & 7 Plus (2016)

• Avoiding a major redesign, it brought in a dual-camera system for the Plus, got rid of the mechanical home button and the headphone jack. The phones were also made water resistant. The cameras on the Plus have got positive reviews and it is the one to beat among smartphones.

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iPhone X

• With the launch of iPhone X, Apple will mark its 10th anniversary edition of the smartphone, while iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus will be seen as upgrades to the iPhone 7 series.

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Apple's iPhone X to have 3D facial scanner, OLED screen, improved Camera

The iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus are successors to the current iPhone models

 

Apple’s most important new phone for years will be called the iPhone X, according to a leak of the company’s latest mobile operating system.

The iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus are successors to the current iPhone models, while the iPhone X is the premium version with an all-new design, crisper OLED screen, improved cameras, and a 3-D facial recognition scanner for unlocking the device.

The “X” in the iPhone’s name may be a reference to this model being a special 10th anniversary edition.

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The X factor

• Code leaks show the expected three new phones will be called the iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, and iPhone X.
• iPhone X is the premium version with an all-new design and will have crisper OLED screen, improved cameras, and a 3-D facial recognition scanner. 
• The “X” in the iPhone’s name may be a reference to this model being a special 10th-anniversary edition.
• The iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus will look similar to the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus but include faster processors.
• The code also reveals that Apple will announce new colors, including a grey ceramic and a new gold tone.

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Interesting facts about Sachin Tendulkar, Every cricket fan should know of

When we talk about cricket the first name comes in the mind of every cricket fans is the name'that itself is a brand 'Sachin Tendulkar' also known as 'God of Cricket'.

Once in Interview with Brian Lara said, "if you mention about boxing you’ve to mention Mohammad Ali, Basketball you have to mention Michael Jordan. When you speak about cricket, you’ll speak about Tendulkar."

Here we will be sharing only the interesting facts you may or may not have known about Master Blaster:

• Sachin coach used to give him a coin during his young days whenever he could bat through an entire session in the nets without getting dismissed. At present, Sachin has 13 such coins.
• At the Age 14, During the 1987 World Cup, Sachin was a ball boy for the India-Zimbabwe match at the Wankhade Stadium, Mumbai.
• The First car he brought was Maruti 800.
• Sachin's father-in-law is a 7 time National Bridge Champion.
• Sachin's daughter 'Sara' is named after the first tournament Sachin won as a captain 'Sahara' Cup in 1997.
• Sachin's first Test match was Kapil Dev's 100th match.
• Sachin Tendulkar is the first batsman in the history of cricket to be given out by the third umpire in 1992. The umpire was Karl Liebenberg.
• Sachin Tendulkar is India's first cricketer to be nominated to the Rajya Sabha.
• Sachin Tendulkar fielded for Pakistan as a substitute in a ODI practice match vs India in 1988.
• The Master Blaster just loves 'Vada-Pav'.
• Sachin is so much in love with his Ferrari that even his wife Anjali is not allowed to drive it.
• Sachin had a habit of sleepwalking as well as talking in his sleep.
• Sachin Tendulkar bats and bowl using his Right hand but writes using his left hand.

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