PM Narendra Modi releases Rs 100 rupee coin in memory of Atal Bihari Vajpayee

Prime Minister Narendra Modi releases Rs 100 rupee coin in memory of Atal Bihari Vajpayee

On the eve of Atal Bihari Vajpayee's 94th birth anniversary, Prime Minister Narendra Modi released a 100 rupee coin in the memory of the former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee to honour the late leader, who passed away in August.

"Atal Ji wanted democracy to be supreme. He built the Jana Sangh. But, when the time came to rescue our democracy he and others went to Janata Party. Likewise, when the choice was between remaining in power or comprising on ideology, he left Janata Party and formed the BJP," the PM Narendra Modi said.

Prime Minister Modi said Vajpayee as a speaker was unparalleled. "When he spoke, the nation spoke... when he spoke the nation listened," he said.

The mind is not ready to believe that Vajpayee is no longer alive. Though he was away from public glare for nearly a decade due to ill health, the way people gave him a farewell on his demise showed the mark he had created in people's minds, PM said.

Commemorative coins are usually issued to celebrate some special occasion or to mark a special event. They also have been issued as a mark of respect towards some distinguished individuals or monument.

The Rs 100 coin, Modi said, is a small effort to show our respect to the former Prime Minister, "whose life is a message for all of us".

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IPL 2019 Auction: List of players sold at the auctions

IPL 2019 Auction: List of players sold at the auctions

 

From Chennai Super Kings to Mumbai Indians, teams are ready to bid for the best in the IPL Auction 2019. Also, the Right to Match would be an interesting factor in the auction.

 

 
IPL 2019 Auction: It’s time to splurge on sport — at least for some! The T20 cricket tournament IPL 2019 may still be months away, but time has come for the bids and counter-bids as 351 players went under the hammer on yesterday i.e 18th December 2018.

Also Read: IPL Auction 2019 – Player Retained

 
The player salary cap was increased this year to 800 million from 660 million last season, giving the 8 franchises a window to spend some more without worrying about the limit.
The 351 cricketers in the auction was split into three groups — batsmen, bowlers & all-rounders.

Also Read: IPL Auction 2019 – Player Released

 
Uncapped Indian players got the biggest deals, along with a few players from Windies. However, the event proved to be a mixed bag for star players.

Here’s the list of players sold at the IPL Auction 2019: 

S.No.	PLAYER	COUNTRY	IPL TEAM	BASE PRICE (In INR)	SOLD FOR (In INR)
1	Hanuma Vihari	India	DC	5 million	20 million
2	Shimron Hetmyer	West Indies	RCB	5 million	42 million
3	Carlos Brathwaite	West Indies	KKR	7.5 million	50 million
4	Gurkeerat Mann Singh	India	RCB	5 million	5 million
5	Moises Henriques	Australia	KXIP	10 million	10 million
6	Axar Patel	India	DC	10 million	50 million
7	Jonny Bairstow	England	SRH	15 million	22 million
8	Nicholas Pooran	West Indies	KXIP	7.5 million	42 million
9	Wriddhiman Saha	India	SRH	10 million	12 million
10	Jaydev Unadkat	India	RR	15 million	84 million
11	Ishant Sharma	India	DC	7.5 million	11 million
12	Lasith Malinga	Sri Lanka	MI	20 million	20 million
13	Mohammed Shami	India	KXIP	10 million	48 million
14	Varun Aaron	India	RR	5 million	24 million
15	Mohit Sharma	India	CSK	10 million	50 million
16	Devdutt Padikkal	India	RCB	2 million	2 million
17	Anmolpreet Singh	India	MI	2 million	8 million
18	Sarfaraz Khan	India	KXIP	2 million	2.5 million
19	Shivam Dube	India	RCB	2 million	50 million
20	Varun Chakaravarthy	India	KXIP	2 million	84 million
21	Ankush Bains	India	DC	2 million	2 million
22	Nathu Singh	India	DC	2 million	2 million
23	Colin Ingram	South Africa	DC	20 million	64 million
24	Sam Curran	England	KXIP	20 million	72 million
25	Heinrich Klaasen	South Africa	RCB	5 million	5 million
26	Barinder Sran	India	MI	5 million	34 million
27	Lockie Ferguson	NZ	KKR	10 million	16 million
28	Sherfane Rutherford	West Indies	DC	4 million	20 million
29	Anrich Nortje	South Africa	KKR	2 million	2 million
30	Oshane Thomas	West Indies	RR	5 million	11 million
31	Hardus Viljoen	South Afrcia	KXIP	7.5 million	7.5 million
32	Himmat Singh	India	RCB	2 million	6.5 million
33	Nikhil Naik	India	KKR	2 million	2 million
34	Arshdeep Singh	India	KXIP	2 million	2 million
35	Harry Gurney	England	KKR	7.5 million	7.5 million
36	Pankaj Jaswal	India	MI	2 million	2 million
37	Milind Kumar	India	RCB	2 million	2 million
38	Darshan Nalkande	India	KXIP	2 million	3 million
39	Shashank Singh	India	RR	2 million	3 million
40	Prabhsimran Singh	India	KXIP	2 million	48 million
41	Rasikh Dar	India	MI	2 million	2 million
42	Prithvi Raj Yarra	India	KKR	2 million	2 million
43	Liam Livingstone	England	RR	5 million	5 million
44	Keemo Paul	West Indies	DC	5 million	5 million
45	Prayas Ray Barman	India	RCB	2 million	15 million
46	Agnivesh Ayachi	India	KXIP	2 million	2 million
47	Harpreet Brar	India	KXIP	2 million	2 million
48	Martin Guptill	NZ	SRH	10 million	10 million
49	Yuvraj Singh	India	MI	10 million	10 million
50	Akshdeep Nath	India	RCB	2 million	36 million
51	Jalaj Saxena	India	DC	2 million	2 million
52	Murugan Ashwin	India	KXIP	2 million	2 million
53	Ruturaj Gaikwad	India	CSK	2 million	2 million
54	Shubham Ranjane	India	RR	2 million	2 million
55	Joe Denly	England	KKR	10 million	10 million
56	Bandaru Ayyappa	India	DC	2 million	2 million
57	Shrikant Mundhe	India	KKR	2 million	2 million
58	Manan Vohra	India	RR	2 million	2 million
59	Ashton Turner	India	RR	5 million	5 million
60	Riyan Parag	India	RR	2 million	2 million

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Woman loses Rs 1 lakh to ‘Google Search Fraud’: Here's how to stay Safe

Woman loses Rs 1 lakh to ‘Google Search Fraud’

Woman from Seemapuri region of East Delhi did not knew that a simple Google Search mistake could lead to a fraud that would cost her Rs 1 lakh. This is because scamsters have now found a new way to find potential victims through Google search. Interestingly, this is not a hack or vulnerability from Google's end but a simple misuse of a service that Google made to help internet users.

Here is everything you need to know about these kinds of fraud - Google Search Fraud:

• The woman, who works with a private firm, was having problems with her e-wallet account and started searching for the customer care number. She searched for the customer care phone number on Google to report about a wrong transaction in her e-wallet account. The woman called a phone number she found on a website after searching on Google assuming its the official customer care phone number. It turns out that the customer care phone number was of a fraudster who posed as a customer care representative of the e-wallet company. Assuming that it is the official customer care phone number, the woman provided her card details to get a refund from the e-wallet company. Before realising anything fishy, the woman’s bank account got robbed of Rs 1 lakh.

This same fraud recently happened for EPFO Provident Fund. People called a wrong number and got scammed. In this scam, people calls on the number appearing on Google, thinking it to be that of a government official.

What is Google Search Fraud?

• Scamsters change the contact details with their phone number to trap people on Google Search. Believing that Google shows the correct contact number of banks, people call the scamster instead after searching on Google. The scamster in disguise of a bank employee asks for personal details from the caller to verify the call. Sometimes, scamster redirect to fake IVRs to make the call appear real. To get services on mobile, gullible users share card details, ATM PIN, and other details.

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The next time don’t rely on just Google to search for contact details, visit official websites for phone numbers/contact details: Be Safe

2018 Forbes India Celebrity 100: Here is the complete list of highest-earning icons of 2018

2018 Forbes India Celebrity 100 List is out. Here’s how your favorite Bollywood icons are ranked based on their earning.

Entertainment News: Topping the Forbes India Celebrity 100 List seems to have become a habit for Salman Khan.

On the back of ₹253.25 crore earned through his film releases, television appearances and brand endorsements between October 1, 2017 & September 30, 2018, the 52-year-old bachelor actor became India’s highest-paid celebrity on the list for the third consecutive year.

Interestingly, on the second spot is not an actor but a cricketer. With Rs 228.09 crore earnings, it’s Virat Kohli.

Actor Akshay Kumar (₹185 crore) climbs up a spot to No 3.

Actor Deepika Padukone at No 4 (₹112.8 crore) is the highest-earning woman celebrity & also becomes the first woman to break into the top five positions.

At No. 5 in Mahendra Singh Dhoni with total earnings worth Rs 101.77 crore.

The usual suspects — Aamir Khan, Amitabh Bachchan, Ranveer Singh, Sachin Tendulkar and Ajay Devgn follow next in the top 10 earners.

However, this year, only 18 women—including actors Alia Bhatt, Anushka Sharma, Taapsee Pannu, Nayanthara and ace shuttler PV Sindhu—have made it to the list. Last year, their number was 21.

↓↓↓ Here is the list of the top 100 celebrity ↓↓↓

2018 Forbes India Celebrity 100

2018 Celebrity 100

Assembly Elections 2018: LIVE updates on Madhya Pradesh and Mizoram Assembly elections

BJP-ruled Madhya Pradesh and Congress-ruled Mizoram vote to decide on new state government.

Track Assembly elections 2018 LIVE updates here

Assembly Elections 2018: Voting for Madhya Pradesh and Mizoram Assembly elections is underway.

The battle of ballots in Madhya Pradesh and Mizoram is just months ahead of the Lok Sabha polls slated in the first half of 2019.

Results of the Assembly Elections 2018 will be declared on December 11.

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Madhya Pradesh Elections 2018

• Madhya Pradesh will vote to elect a 230-member Assembly, for which as many as 2,899 candidates, including 1,094 independents, are in the fray. BJP is contesting all the 230 seats, while the Congress has fielded 229 candidates, leaving one seat, Jatara in Tikamgarh district, for its ally -- Sharad Yadav's Loktantrik Janata Dal (LJD).
• The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), contesting the Madhya Pradesh elections for the first time, has fielded 208 candidates.

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Mizoram Elections 2018

• Elections to the 40-member Assembly in Mizoram, which has a population of about 1 million, is significant for the BJP, which considers it to be the 'final frontier' in the region.
• The Congress and the MNF have fielded 40 candidates each, while the BJP is contesting in 39 seats. The Zoram Peoples Movement (ZPM), an alliance formed by two political parties and four groups, is contesting in 35 seats.

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Here is the link of the Live blog of Business Standard on MP & Mizoram elections:

• Madhya Assembly Elections 2018 LIVE

• Mizoram Assembly Elections 2018 LIVE

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10 years of 26/11: A timeline of the Mumbai Terror Attack

Ten years ago on this day, India's financial capital Mumbai faced the worst terror attack after 10 heavily armed terrorists sailed into the city.

Twenty-Six Eleven, as these attacks are often referred to as, witnessed 10 Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists coming to Mumbai via sea route from Pakistan and carrying out a series of coordinated shooting and bombing attacks across the city.

The terrorists targeted 4 major landmarks of Mumbai:

• First Attack Site: At the crowded Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (CST) railway station.
• Second Attack Site: At Nariman House business and residential complex.
• Third Attack Site: At the Leopold Cafe followed by Taj Mahal Hotel and Tower.
• Fourth Attack Site: At Oberoi-Trident hotel

The ghastly attacks lasted for three days of mayhem and bloodbath, killing 166 people and injuring over 300.

In these gruesome attacks, 9 terrorists were killed and the lone survivor, Ajmal Amir Kasab, was caught and was sentenced to death at Yerwada Central Jail in Pune in 2012.

The Jamaat-ud-Dawah (JuD) was believed to have plotted the 26/11 attacks. Its mastermind, Hafiz Saeed, has however been roaming freely in Pakistan.

Pakistan has so far not completed trial in the 26/11 case.

Ties between India and Pakistan have remained tense since the 2008 Mumbai terror attack and nosedived after the Uri terror attack by Pakistan-based terrorists in September 2016, that claimed lives of 19 Indian soldiers.

As India remembers the victims of 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks on its tenth anniversary today, various events will be organised across the nation, especially in Mumbai, to pay tribute to those who lost their lives in the horrific attacks.

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Statue of Unity construction cost of Rs 2,989 crore could have paid for 2 IITs, 5 IIMs, 2 AIIMS and many agri projects

The statue’s construction cost is more than double the estimated amount for proposals submitted to the central government by the Gujarat government to include in Pradhanmantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana (Prime Ministers Agriculture-Irrigation Scheme). The construction cost could have been used to irrigate 40,192 hectares of land, cover repair, renovation & restoration of 162 minor irrigation schemes and the construction of 425 small check-dams.

The Statue of Unity--representing the symbolic unification of India post-Independence--will be unveiled by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on October 31, 2018, as tribute to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his 143rd birth anniversary. The statue is now the world’s tallest at 182 metres (597 feet) or nearly 100 times taller than someone 6 feet tall.

Sardar Patel -- independent India’s first deputy prime minister and home minister--was popularly known as the ‘Iron Man of India’ for his role in bringing about the merger of the princely states post-independence.

Here’s what Rs 2,989 crore spent on the statue is worth:

• Over eight times the amount (Rs 3.65 bn) allotted to Gujarat by the central government in 2017-18 under the Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (National Agriculture Development Scheme) as well as nearly five times the amount (Rs 6.02 bn) approved by the state government for 56 new schemes and 32 continuous projects under the scheme.
• More than double the estimated cost (Rs 10.90 bn) of two water pipeline projects. Firstly, a project based on the Kadana reservoir that will irrigate 10,000 hectare in Dahod and Mahisagar districts. Second, the Dinod-Boridra lift irrigation project which will provide irrigation to 1,800 hectare within Surat district.
• More than double the estimated amount (Rs 11.14 bn) for proposals submitted to the central government by the Gujarat government to include in Pradhanmantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana (Prime Ministers Agriculture Irrigation Scheme). The projects will irrigate 40,192 hectares of land, cover the repair, renovation & restoration of 162 minor irrigation schemes and the construction of 425 small check-dams.

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The statue construction cost could build:

• Two new IIT campuses (considering one IIT campus costs Rs 11.67 bn).
• Two AIIMS campuses (considering one AIIMS cost Rs 11.03 bn).
• Five new permanent IIM campuses (considering one IIM campus costs Rs 5.39 bn).
• Five new solar power plants, each producing 75 megawatts of power (considering one power plant costs Rs 5.28 bn).
• Six Mars missions (considering one mission costs Rs 4.50 bn) and three Chandrayaan-2 (Moon) missions (considering one mission costs Rs 8 bn) by the Indian Space Research Organisation.

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All you need to know about the World's Tallest Statue: Statue of Unity

Narendra Modi's home state of Gujarat hopes that the world's tallest statue, that of Sardar Vallabbhai Patel, known as the "Iron Man of India", which the Prime Minister will inaugurated today i.e. October 31,2018 will promote tourism through its unique features.

The 182-metre tall 'Statue of Unity', dedicated to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel for his contribution, the world tallest statue will be inaugurated on his the birth anniversary of India's first home minister.

The towering monument, being erected at Sadhu Bet, 3.32 km from the Sardar Sarovar Dam on the Narmada river at Kevadia, about 100-km from here.

The foundation stone of the monument, a dream project of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, was laid on October 31, 2013, coinciding with the 138th birth anniversary of Patel, popularly known as the 'Iron Man of India'.

Modi, who was then Gujarat Chief Minister, laid the foundation stone of the nearly Rs 3,000-crore project, being built on a public-private partnership (PPP) basis by engineering giant L&T under the supervision of the Sardar Sarovar Narmada Nigam Ltd (SSNNL).

The 'Statue of Unity' will provide visitors with a meaningful experience that both educates and entertains, by focusing on Patel's personage, life, and accomplishments.

Additionally, a viewing gallery at around 500-feet will provide visitors a spectacular view of the Sardar Sarovar Dam and its environs.

The project will also house an audio-visual gallery, a laser light and sound show on the life of Patel and a virtual tour of the Sardar Sarovar Dam, among other things.

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Congress welcomes Supreme Court decision on Aadhaar, says it is 'slap' on BJP's face

The Congress Wednesday welcomed the Supreme Court decision to strike down Section 57 of the Aadhaar act, which allowed private parties to access Aadhaar data, and termed it a "slap on the face of BJP".

The Supreme Court has declared the Centre's flagship Aadhaar scheme constitutionally valid.

"We welcome the Supreme Court's decision to strike down Section 57 of the Aadhaar Act. Private entities are no longer allowed to use Aadhaar for verification purposes," the Congress said on Twitter minutes after the verdict.

The delinking of Aadhaar from private entities is a 'slap on the face of BJP", added Congress national spokesperson Abhishek Manu Singhvi.

He also hailed the Supreme Court's move to disallow metadata to be stored in current form.

"If the information of a person's personal information is sought to be released, he or she shall have an opportunity to be heard.

"SC rightly appreciated brilliant idea in origin; protected its core; promoted its development and eliminated its flotsam & jetsam. SC brilliantly threw out #bjp #modi accumulated dirty bathwater and saved the baby. Org intent of UPA ie to give identity 2 marginalised ppl now shines (sic)," he said.

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Union Cabinet approves ordinance on triple talaq bill, which means triple talaq an offence now

The Union Cabinet today approved an on Triple Talaq bill, making it a criminal act.

Triple Talaq Bill: The move comes after the government had failed to pass it it through both houses of Parliament. The move is being viewed as a big win for the rights of Muslim women.

The bill to criminalise talaq-e-biddat was passed by the Lok Sabha in the winter session of Parliament but got stuck in the Rajya Sabha with the opposition parties having reservations over criminal provisions in the draft law.

Triple Talaq is an Offence

The Ordinance is likely to kick off a controversy as the Congress party had opposed the "criminalisation" aspect in the Triple Talaq Bill.

Triple Talaq, or verbal divorce, is often practiced by a section in the Muslim community in India to instantly divorce their wives by uttering the word 'Talaq' three times. Several Muslim and women organisations have, over the years, have decried the practice, calling it un-Islamic and anti-women.

Triple Talaq

The iOS 12 is compatible with 26 Apple devices - the iPad Mini 2 and above, iPod Touch 6th generation & the iPhone SE and above.

Apple is now rolling out the iOS 12 operating system for its iPhone, iPad and iPod devices. The iOS 12 promises better speed and performance, and brings new features like improved artificial reality, animated personalized emojis, group FaceTime and Screen Time.

Here is a complete list of compatible devices: iOS 12

Here's how to update iOS 12:

Step 1: Take back-up using either iCloud or iTunes. The iOS 12 is close to around 2GB in size, so you might also need to free up internel storage to download and extract the update files.

Step 2: OTA upgrade: Compatible devices can be upgraded to iOS without using iTunes. To do so, connect your device with a WiFi network, go to the device settings, then general, and finally software update, and then follow instructions. If the device shows update, click on download and install to upgrade to iOS 12.

Step 3: iTunes: Connect your device with iTunes and go to the software upgrade section to search for available updates. If the iOS 12 update shows up, click on download and install to upgrade.

iOS 12 Features: What is new

• Faster Performance
• Enhanced AR experience
• Camera effects and Memoji
• Group FaceTime
• Siri Shortcuts
• Photos
• DND, notifications and screen time

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iOS 12 Release Date in India

Fuel Prices hike continues: Petrol nears Rs 90/litre in Mumbai and Rs 83/litre in Delhi

The surge in fuel prices has affected people in Mumbai the most, with petrol retailing at Rs 89.54 per litre and diesel at Rs 78.42 per litre

Today's Fuel Price: Fuel prices yet again witnessed a fresh hike on Tuesday morning, with petrol and diesel being sold at Rs 82.16 and Rs 73.87 per litre respectively in the national capital.

The surge in fuel prices has affected people in Mumbai the most, with petrol retailing at Rs 89.54 per litre and diesel at Rs 78.42 per litre.

While a litre of petrol is being sold for Rs 83.91 and diesel for Rs 75.53 in Kolkata, the petrol and diesel prices in Chennai rose to Rs 85.31 and Rs 78, respectively.

The continuous hike in the fuel price is being witnessed from the past few days, causing much trouble for the common people.

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Apple iPad Pro 2018: Offers, Price and Features

US-based technology giant is expected to announce Apple iPhones 2018, Apple iPad Pro 2018, MacBook 2018  and Apple Watch at the today's event.

Apple launch event at the Steve Jobs Theater on the Apple Park campus. US-based technology giant has planned to launch three new iPhones (iPhone XS, iPhone XS Plus & iPhone XC) are expected to be announced along with the new Apple iPad Pro 2018 model.

Here are the details of Apple iPad Pro 2018

The next-generation Apple iPad Pro 2018 can have a look like the iPhone X, shrinking down the bezels further & losing the home button.

New iPad Pro to feature Face ID.

Available in two screen sizes i.e. 11-inch and 12.9-inch.

The iPad Pro 2018 is powered by  Apple A12X chipset with 64GB, 256GB, 512GB and 1TB internal storage options.
 

Apple iPad Pro 2018 Features

• Display - 12 inch & 13 inch Retina Display
• Design - Almost similar to current MacBook
• Ports - Multiple USB-C
• Storage – 64GB, 256GB, 512GB and 1TB
• Face ID - YES
• Animoji - New Emoji
  
• Chip – A12X

   

Apple iPad Pro 2018 Price

• Expected to be priced at $999 (Rs 72,500 approx).

  

The company will announce the Pre-Booking Offer during the launch event – Apple iPad Pro 2018

Apple iPhone XC: Offers, Price and Features

Apple is gearing up for its September 12 event set to be held at the Steve Jobs Theater, will begin at 10.30pm IST (10am Pacific time), US-based technology giant is expected to announce iPhone 2018, iPad Pro 2018, MacBook and Apple Watch at the event.

US-based technology giant Is expected to announce the new iPhone 2018 model would have at least two variants i.e. iPhone XS & iPhone XC.

Here are the details of Apple iPhone XS

The Apple iPhone XC is tipped to use an LCD screen instead of the OLED panel and it will be likely more affordable compared to the Apple iPhone XS.

The iPhone XC would be available in two storage configurations -- 64GB and 256GB and mated with a 3GB RAM.

The new iPhone would be available in 5 color options i.e. Blue, White, Grey, Orange & Red color options.

The iPhone XC will run the iOS 12.

Apple iPhone XS Features

• Display – 6.1 inch LCD
• Design – Glass & Aluminium
• Colors – Blue, White, Grey, Orange & Red
• Chip – 3GB RAM, A12
• Storage – 64GB & 256GB
• Camera – Single Lens, Face ID
• Apple Pencil – NO
• ProMotion – NO
• 3D Touch - YES

    

Apple iPhone XS Price

• $749 (Rs 54,000 approx)

 

The company will announce the Pre-Booking Offer during the launch event – Apple iPhone XC

Apple iPhone XS: Offers, Price and Features

Apple's September 12 Launch Event set to be held at the Steve Jobs Theater, will begin at 10.30pm IST (10am Pacific time).

Is expected to announce the new iPhone 2018 model would have at least two variants i.e. iPhone XS & iPhone XC.

Here are the details of Apple iPhone XS

The Apple iPhone XS is expected to be the premium-edition model with an OLED screen in the upcoming range of new iPhones of 2018. 

The smartphone will have an edge-to-edge screen with almost a bezel-less screen that comes in come in two screen sizes – 5.8-inch and 6.5-inch.

iPhone XS to be featured a glass-metal-glass design like iPhone 8 series.

The new iPhone would be available in 3 color options i.e. Space Grey, Silver, and Gold.

Apple iPhone XS Features

• Display - 5.8 inch & 6.5 inch OLED
• Design - Glass & Stainless Steel
• Colors - Space Gray, Silver, Gold
• Chip - A12, 4gb RAM
• Storage - 64GB, 256GB, 512GB
• Camera - Dual Lens, Face ID
• Apple Pencil - NO
• ProMotion - NO

Apple iPhone XS Price

• 5.8 inch - $999 (Rs 72,500 approx)
• 6.5 inch - $1,049 (Rs 76,000 approx)

The company will announce the Pre-Booking Offer during the launch event  -  Apple iPhone XS

'Ajeya Bharat, Atal BJP': PM Narendra Modi's theme song for 2019 Lok Sabha Polls

The two topmost leaders of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) — Prime Minister Narendra Modi and party chief Amit Shah — made light of the challenge posed by the Opposition’s mahagatbandhan. BJP chief Shah spoke of a 50-year unbroken reign for the BJP. “We will win the 2019 Lok Sabha polls, and there would be none who can oust us for the next 50 years,” Shah told his party’s National Executive.

2019 Lok Sabha Polls: Delivering the concluding speech of the event, the PM gave the slogan of Ajeya Bharat, Atal Bhajapa (victorious India, steadfast BJP) to his party for the 2019 polls, and asked party workers to win each and every polling booth.
In the morning, the National Executive passed a political resolution that presented the party’s agenda of building a New India by 2022 that would be free of casteism, corruption, communalism, and terrorism. It said the Opposition had no agenda other than ‘Modi roko’.

In a reference to the Nehru-Gandhi family of the Congress party, Modi said the alternative before people was his 48-month rule versus that of 48 years of one family. The PM accused the Opposition, particularly the Congress, of fighting the electoral battle based on “lies and falsehood”, which should be refuted strongly by spreading the message of his government’s performance.

Ajeya Bharat, Atal BJP

In his speech, the PM said the BJP has ruled Gujarat for 31 years, and it was inspired by a sense of service and development, and not arrogance. He said the party has remained steadfast in its principles, but its strategy is dynamic. Modi said an effective Opposition is necessary for a healthy democracy, but does not see any challenge for 2019.

The PM said today’s Opposition was a failure in government, and is a failure in Opposition as well. He suggested that one family served none but itself in its 48-year rule. Modi said the Congress was fighting the electoral battle based on lies, and asked party workers to defeat this by presenting facts to the people. Modi said the Congress had given the slogan of ‘garibi hatao’, or poverty alleviation, but ended up nationalising coal mines and banks, but some years later admitted its mistake and started walking on the path of reform. “We need to expose Congress party’s lies,” Modi told party leaders.

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Ajeya Bharat, Atal BJP

Details, Price and Pics: Limited edition Tata Nexon Kraz

Tata Motors India has launched its limited-edition Nexon Kraz & Nexon Kraz Plus to mark the 1st anniversary of the Nexon brand in India.

The Tata Nexon Kraz edition will draw power from the same 1.2-litre turbocharged petrol and 1.5-litre turbocharged diesel engine. The petrol engine produces 108bhp and 170Nm of torque while the diesel engine churns out 108bhp and 260Nm of torque. Transmission options include a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed AMT gearbox.

The limited-edition Nexon comes equipped with a 4-speaker infotainment system by Harman, Bluetooth connectivity, automatic climate controls with rear air vents, electrically adjustable and foldable mirrors, and reverse parking sensors.

The Tata Nexon Kraz edition is finished in a black and grey dual-tone paint scheme. The ORVMs, front grille and wheels get neon green highlights. The rear end of the Nexon Kraz also gets a ‘Kraz' badging which is highlighted in the same neon green colour.
The new Kraz edition of the Nexon looks bold and aggressive as compared to the other colours on offer.



Price Range: The petrol version has been priced at Rs 714,000 and the diesel unit is available at a price point of Rs 807,000. The Tata Motors Limited edition Nexon Kraz edition is available in two variants, the Kraz and Kraz+

The Tata Nexon SUV recently received a four-star rating at the GNCAP crash tests, achieving the highest adult safety score (13.56/17.00) among all the cars available in the Indian market.

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Tata Nexon Kraz  &  Tata Nexon Kraz Plus

Ferrari unveiled the 50th convertible model with diamond-finish wheels: Ferrari 488 Pista Spider

Pista is Italian for “track,” after all, which signifies just where this car is best suited to live.

Ferrari unveiled the 50th convertible model it has ever made, the Ferrari 488 Pista Spider. This 488 Pista Spider is the continuation of Ferrari’s top-selling 488 line.

Ferrari 488 Pista Spider has the most powerful Ferrari V8 engine ever—720 horsepower on twin-turbos—and a unique barking rev sound thanks to the fact that it now packs a retractable rooftop. The Pista Spider can go to 62mph in 2.8 seconds; top speed is 211mph.

The bold blue racing stripe down the front of the car, the most notable changes to this 488 Pista Spider are its new diamond-finish 20-inch alloy wheels with a novel 10-spoke star-effect and the optional one-piece carbon-fiber wheels that offer a 20-percent weight reduction over the forged alloys that come standard with the car.

The pricing has yet to be announced, it’s sure to hit in the high $350,000 range, with orders on the limited run.

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Here’s the Bad News: The roof adds 200 pounds to the superlight Pista, which you’ll notice around corners.

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Jacqueline Fernandez suggests five essentials for fitness wardrobe

Whether you're running marathons, sweating it out on the treadmill or channeling inner peace through yoga, you need the right wardrobe to keep yourself comfortable.

Jacqueline Fernandez, who has launched the active-wear brand Just F, has a list of essentials that every style diva should have in her workout wardrobe:

Snug Leggings: Ditch the boring old black leggings trend and opt for bold, bright colors and prints instead that will make you feel energized and ready to take on the (fitness) world. The perfect pair of leggings is well-fitted, hugs your body in just the right places and is made of stretchy, flexible fabric that moves with you. Cotton, lycra and mesh make for snug yet breathable leggings that are best suited to workouts.

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Tank Tops: A tank top is the most versatile piece you could have in your fitness wardrobe. The fit and flattering top can be paired with leggings, shorts, yoga pants or skirts. It can be worn on its own, layered over a sports bra or under a sweatshirt. The best part is, tank tops are available in an array of prints, colours and silhouettes so you can mix and match for different outfits every day. You can make your tank top work double time by creating evening looks, wearing it under a blazers or with a transparent shirt.

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Sports Bras: Nothing can dampen your workout spirit more than an ill-fitted, uncomfortable bra. Before hitting the gym, make sure you have a sturdy and supportive sports bra that is made to endure strenuous workouts. Pair them with leggings or shorts and layer them under a tee or tank for extra style points and added comfort.

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Sneakers: Add a pair of cute sneakers to your workout wardrobe and your weary feet will thank you. Sneakers that sport bold colors or floral prints can easily be worn inside and outside the gym. Pair your stylish sneakers with a shift dress or a skirt and you're good to go out on the town right after getting that workout glow.

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Joggers: Relaxed and trendy joggers have become the go-to choice for celebrities opting for an off-duty look. So, ditch your sorry sweatpants and switch to fresh and funky jogger pants for a fit and fabulous feeling. Joggers, available in various fabrics, fits and styles, ensure that you do not compromise on fashion while getting the most out of your workout as well.