Xiaomi Mi A3: Know it all (Price, Specs & Features)

 Xiaomi launched the Xiaomi Mi A3 in India on 21st August 2019.

Xiaomi newly launched Xiaomi Mi A3 is based on the Android One platform, the phone boasts a 48-megapixel primary camera in the triple-camera set-up on the back, AMOLED screen with in-display fingerprint sensor, Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection on the front and back, and support for fast charge.

Xiaomi Mi A3: Specifications & Features

The Xiaomi Mi A3 has a curved glass body with Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection on the front and back, and a metallic chassis sandwiched in between. The phone has a gradient reflective design on the back, and the front is dominated by a 6.088-inch dot-shaped notch screen. The screen is upgraded to AMOLED panel from IPS LCD in the Mi A2, but its resolution is downgraded to HD+ from the predecessor's fullHD+. The screen has got the in-display fingerprint sensor technology for phone unlock.

Being part of the Android One programme, the Mi A3 boots the stock Android Pie operating system. A 4,030 mAh battery, which supports 18W fast charge, powers the phone.

The phone’s imaging is covered by a triple-camera set-up on the back, featuring a 48-megapixel primary sensor of an f/1.79 aperture, an 8MP ultra-wide fixed focus lens of 118-degree field of view (FoV) and an f/2.2 aperture, and a 2MP depth sensor. On the front, the phone has a 32MP selfie camera. Both the front and rear cameras support artificial intelligence based scene recognition. The rear camera module is capable to detect from up to 27 different scenes, whereas, the front camera supports 12 different scenes.

Xiaomi Mi A3:  Price in India

The phone comes in two RAM and storage configurations --

• 4GB/64GB -- priced at Rs 12,999
• 6GB/128GB -- priced at Rs 15,99
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World Senior Citizen’s Day 2019: Tips for Senior Citizens to Reach Financial and Emotional Independence

World Senior Citizens Day 2019 on August 21 is aimed at raising awareness about issues which affect the elders.

World Senior Citizens Day 2019: Now, while life indeed begins at retirement, it is also true that you retire from work and not from life. This means that you still need a steady stream of income to meet your household and medical expenses and fulfil your retirement dreams without depending much on your children or lowering your standard of living.

Here are some tips that can help senior citizens achieve their financial and emotional freedom:

1. Invest Wisely

• Building a financial portfolio that maximizes returns and minimizes risks on your investments while generating a regular income and growing your money. It is always advisable for senior citizens to put around 80-85% of their investment in traditional financial instruments such as bank fixed deposit, Senior Citizen Savings Scheme, National Savings Certificate and  Monthly Post Office Income Scheme which are considered highly safe and liquid. 

2. Consider Buying Health Insurance

• Old age brings several ailments and illnesses. With increased life expectancy and the rising cost of medical care, you need to have some kind of financial backing. A health insurance plan is an ideal option to meet your medical bills.

3. Avoid Taking Debts

• You should completely stay away from debts in old age. Do not fall into the trap of availing bank loans, credit cards or any other scheme that requires you to borrow money. Debts will put a financial burden on you, resulting in stress.

4. Stay Healthy and Active

• You can reduce your medical bills considerably by exercising daily, staying active & eating a balanced diet. Go for a walk, do stretching exercises, meditate or do whatever physical activity your body permits.

5. Explore & Experience

• The beauty of old age is that you can pursue dreams and passions that you couldn’t at a young age. Use your salt and pepper years to indulge in new experiences such as traveling, taking up adventure activities, cooking, painting, gardening or following any other hobbies that make you happy.

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As they say, Age is just a number! - Happy Aging!

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Also Read: World Senior Citizen’s Day 2019 - Reaching out to the Elderly

World Senior Citizen's Day 2019: Reaching out to the Elderly

World Senior Citizens Day on August 21 is aimed at raising awareness about issues which affect the elders. 

World Senior Citizens Day 2019: People worldwide are living longer. The share of senior citizens—60 years and above—is projected to jump by nearly 20% in 2050, as per a United Nations Population Fund report.

For most senior citizens around worldwide, some of the biggest concerns include healthcare costs, lack of financial support and security. Take health insurance, for instance, sudden unforeseen medical expenses could severely impact the bank balance. With cost of medical care going up, it is necessary that every senior citizen should be adequately covered. Besides, lack of information about various schemes targeted at senior citizens remains an impediment, too. 

“Mental illness in older adults is treatable when it is discovered and family and loved one have an important role to play in this regard. Regular follow-ups with a medical practitioner and ensuring that the senior citizen takes their medications on time is essential” 

 As you age, adopting an active and healthy lifestyle is of prime importance to help regulate and monitor the health base. An active fitness routine involving mild exercises can benefit you to start living your life again and will surely help you to enjoy the strength, elasticity, and dexterity you used to have and you’ll feel full of vigor and you might possibly pay fewer visits to your health expert.

Last but not least, a continuous dialogue needs to be initiated to address issues of senior citizens. This platform is one such effort in this direction
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Happy Aging! - World Senior Citizens Day

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First ever Nike running shoes sold for $437,500

One of the first pairs made by Nike – Moon Shoe

A pair of 1972 running shoes, one of the first pairs made by Nike, sold for $437,500, shattering the record for a pair of sneakers at public auction.

The so-called Nike’s ‘Moon Shoe,’ designed by Nike co-founder and track coach Bill Bowerman for runners at the 1972 Olympics trials, was the top lot in the first-ever auction dedicated to sneakers at Sotheby’s auction house in New York.

The handmade “Moon Shoe,” with a waffle sole pattern, was one of only 12 pairs ever made and the pair that were auctioned are the only ones known to exist in an unworn condition.

The buyer was Canadian investor and car collector Miles Nadal, who had previously paid $850,000 for 99 other pairs of rare or limited collection sneakers offered by Sotheby’s.

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Most Expensive Sneaker / Most Expensive Shoe

Mini Rocketman #MiniRocketman

Mini Rocketman

The Mini Rocketman will be an ultra-compact electric vehicle based on the Rocketman Concept that was first displayed way back in 2011.

BMW MINI has designed a new vehicle, measuring just 11 feet in length. Considered to be the smallest vehicle designed by the reputed company, the new ‘Mini Rocketman’ concept has been showcased at the Geneva Motor Show 2011.

Mini started off as a compact economy hatchback produced by the British Motor Corporation in 1959. Electric vehicles are the future and Mini needed to develop an electric car if it wanted to stay in the game.

The three-door vehicle boasts 3 seats, with an optional door to add to the rear. The flexible truck capacity splits the car rear door into 2 parts: a top segment connected to the roof that can be raised upwards, a lower component that extends outwards, just like a drawer. The car’s gates are double-hinged and slides forward and out, to provide effortless entry and exit in close quarters.

The report claims the electric Rocketman could be revealed in 2022.

Ducati Multistrada 1260 Enduro

The Ducati Multistrada 1260 Enduro in red is priced at Rs. 19.99 lakh (ex-showrooom), while a new color option, Sand, is priced at Rs. 20.23 lakh (ex-showroom).

The motorcycle is designed to traverse continents, and hence, is equipped with top drawer components to enhance its off-road and touring capabilities.

The Multistrada 1260 is the latest addition to the Enduro family and is powered by the same 1,262cc twin that produces 158.3hp at 9,500rpm and 128Nm of torque at 7,500rpm.

The Ducati Multistrada 1260 Enduro gets wire-spoke wheels in a 19-inch front and 17-inch rear configuration. It comes with Ride By Wire and four riding modes – Sport, Touring, Urban, and Enduro. It has an electronic semi-active Sachs suspension (with 185 mm of travel at both front and rear) and a 30-litre fuel tank which is claimed to offer more than 450 km range.

All the new & advanced electronics and other connectivity features can be easily accessed via a 5-inch, full-color TFT display and the Ducati Multimedia System (DMS). The DMS connects the bike to the rider’s smartphone via Bluetooth, giving access to all key multimedia functions (incoming calls, text messaging, music).

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Ducati Multistrada 1260 Enduro

Australia Vs West Indies Live Streaming

Australia Vs West Indies Live Streaming

The fiery West Indies meet the in-form Aussies in an explosive encounter in ICC Cricket World Cup 2019.

The 12th Edition of The ICC World Cup Cricket 2019 is Hosted by England and Wales From 30th May 2019 and End on 14th July 2019. 

There are Total 10 Teams – India,New Zealand, Bangladesh, England, Pakistan, Sri Lanka,South Africa, West Indies, Afghanistan, Australia.

Apple Event 2019: Key Announcements

Apple Event 2019: Key Announcements

What's been announced thus far about Apple's TV programming and service, credit card, game subscription service and more.

Let's take a look at the 4 biggest announcements from Apple Event 2019:

1. Apple Card

• Apple has introduced credit cards to be approved in minutes which will be used along with Apple Pay. There will be no international fee, no penalties and sign up fee on the credit card.

2. Apple TV Plus

• New TV app to include streaming from Amazon Prime, Hulu and PS Vule. Apple originals will be introduced as well.

3. Apple Arcade

• Apple's splitting off premium, paid games from the free into a subscription service called Apple Arcade. It's an all-you-can-eat subscription service launching with over 100 games.

4. Apple News Plus

• Apple News Plus displays magazines with a new “Live Cover” presentation, lightly animating the covers for an interactive look and feel. It features content from 300 publications Including NatGeo, the People, Billboard and The NewYorker.

India withdraws 'Most Favoured Nation' status given to Pakistan

India withdraws 'Most Favoured Nation' status given to Pakistan

India has withdrawn the 'Most Favoured Nation' status granted to Pakistan in the wake of the Pulwama terror attack in which more than 40 CRPF jawans were martyred.

Union Minister Arun Jaitley said that the government has decided to withdraw the "Most Favoured Nation" status given to Pakistan, in the wake of the worst-ever terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir a day ago when a CRPF convoy in Pulwama was rammed into by an explosive-packed SUV that has left 45 troopers dead.

The decision was taken at a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi after the suicide attack on Thursday that proved to be the most devatating since militancy erupted in 1989.

Speaking to the media after the meeting, Arun Jaitley said: "The most favoured nation status which has been granted to Pakistan stands withdrawn with immediate effect."

Related Links on Pulwama Terror Attack:

• 40 CRPF personnel killed in J&K's Pulwama as Jaish militants attack convoy
• Pulwama terror attack revenge: PM Modi says forces given full freedom
• "Immediately End Support To Terror Groups": US To Pak Over Pulwama Attack

What is 'Most Favoured Nation' status?

• Under the WTO agreements, countries cannot normally discriminate between their trading partners. Grant someone a special favour (such as a lower customs duty rate for one of their products) and you have to do the same for all other WTO members.
• This principle is known as most-favoured-nation (MFN) treatment. It is so important that it is the first article of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT), which governs trade in goods. MFN is also a priority in the General Agreement on Trade in Services (GATS) (Article 2) and the Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) (Article 4), although in each agreement the principle is handled slightly differently. Together, those three agreements cover all three main areas of trade handled by the WTO.

When did India grant MFN status to Pakistan?

• India granted MFN status to Pakistan in 1996, a year after the formation of WTO. After the Uri attack in 2016, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reviewed the MFN treatment accorded to Pakistan. Pakistan still hasn't granted India with MFN status.

Related Links:

• Pakistan no longer 'Most Favoured Nation': India
• Most Favoured Nation: What does Pakistan stand to lose?

What are some pictures (without text) with deep meaning?

Some pictures do have the power to change the perception of the things we do in our daily lives.

These amazing deep meaning pictures shout out the reality and are simply unavoidable.

Here we go: ↓

1. Positive mental attitude books & education as a whole improving the way we think, act & live our lives.

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2. This is how technology has ruined the childhood life of today's generation

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3. Always be aware of fake people who are not through our thick & thin times.

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4. Development & growth on a planet having finite resources will cause destruction.

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5. Thinking what we have done to our planet today...!

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6. This picture shows the trickle down economics explained in a nutshell.

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7. This picture tells us that we must take care of our old parents when they need us the most, just like they took care of us.

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8. Who should be worship

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9. Who are you wearing today?

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10. We are busier in recording moments than living them.

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11. We had better things to do, but we just wasted our time on stalking other people lives on Facebook and changing Whatsapp profile pic.

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12. Education system nowadays

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13. Don’t ruin your country by 1st to start Littering.

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14. This is how people helps nowadays. they do nothing, but to record to get likes and shares.

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15. New Generation Haircut gap.

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16. Optimism is the best way to see life.

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17. Always think for long term future, it will destroy all your sadness.

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18. You have everything, just look your self and thanks to God.

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19. During Vacation

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20. This is harsh truth. Father’s gift to Son and Son’s Gift to father.

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Hope you like all the Pictures...Cheers......

Lamborghini Huracan EVO (Features, Pictures & Price)

The Lamborghini Huracan Evo boasts of a new design, better styling, added power and enhanced aerodynamics.

 

The Huracan EVO outputs 640 hp with 600 Nm of torque. With a dry weight of 1,422 kg accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 2.9 seconds and from 0-200 km/h in 9.0 seconds.

The new Lamborghini Huracan EVO in India and features a 5.2-litre naturally-aspirated Lamborghini V10 engine, updated to produce higher power output. The Huracan EVO outputs 640 hp with 600 Nm of torque.

Updates in its cabin include a new 8.4” touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay. It also receives smartphone integration, voice commands and navigation while the cabin itself is done up in Alcantara and leather with Arancio Dryope design elements. Dual camera telemetry and hard disc are offered as an option.

The Huracan Evo is the facelifted version of the two-door supercar as it reaches the halfway point of its life cycle.

Interim Budget 2019: 'Acche Din' for the Common Man!

Interim Budget 2019: 'Acche Din' for the Common Man!

These were among a slew of measures he announced, mainly to benefit the middle class, address the agrarian distress, and bolster industry. 

Key decisions & Announcements for the Middle Class:

1. Individuals with income up to Rs 5 lakh will not have to pay any income tax

2. Individuals with income up to Rs 6.5 lakh will not need to pay any tax if they make investments in PFs, prescribed equities

3. Standard Deduction raised to Rs 50,000/yr from Rs 40,000/yr

4. No TDS on house rent up to Rs 2.4 lakh per year

5. No TDS on bank, post office interest up to Rs 40,000, up from Rs 10,000

6. Income Tax returns to be processed within 24 hours and returns will be paid immediately 

7. All assessment and verification of IT returns will be done electronically, without any intervention by officials

8. GoM to suggest ways to reduce GST for house buyers 

9. Direct tax collections increased from Rs 6.38 trillion in 2013-14 to almost Rs 12 trillion

10. Tax base up from Rs 3.79 crore to 6.85 crore.

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Highlights of Interim Budget 2019

Manikarnika Movie Review

Manikarnika Movie Review

Kangana shines in a superfluous narrative

• Film: "Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi"
• Director: Kangana Ranaut and Radha Krishna Jagarlamudi
• Cast: Kangana Ranaut, Ankita Lokhande, Atul Kulkarni, Danny Denzonpa, Suresh Oberoi, Jishu Sengupta, Vikram Kochhar, Prajakta Mali, Mohammed Zeeshan Ayub, Kulbushan Kharbanda

Here is an opportunity for those who have not heard of the legendary Rani Laxmibai, the warrior queen of Jhansi, who gallantly battled against the British with her infant son tied to her back during the Indian revolution.

With a tale spanning from 1828 to 1858, the film, "Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi" gives you a fair picture about her life and times.

On the acting front, every actor appears sincere, but none stand out for their performance beside Actress Kangana Ranaut who has helmed this film along with Krish Jagarlamudi, plays the eponymous role with all sincerity. Her craft-fuelled intoxication is both naive and endearing. She breathes life into the feisty Manikarnika, but, just like the eye lashes she flaunts in the film.

Visually the film is a treat.

The war scenes with astutely choreographed action sequences are imposing. Mounted on a magnificent scale of an epic with excellent production values, the elaborate production designs of the sets along with the costumes are impressive.

The VFX and the live action sequences are seamlessly layered in the film.

Overall, this film is awe inspiring due to its grandeur but fails to touch the emotional chord in your heart.

My Rating: 3/5

Link to my full review post → Manikarnika Movie Review

Thackeray Movie Review

Thackeray Movie Review

'Thackeray': Aesthetically presented and Convincing

• Film: "Thackeray"
• Director: Abhijit Panse
• Cast: Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Amrita Rao, Sudhir Mishra, Abdul Quadir Amin, Radha Sagar, Laxman Singh Rajput

The movie gives us an insight into the life of the late Bal Keshav "Balasahed" Thackeray, the founder of the Shiv Sena and his meteoric rise in Maharashtra's political space.

The film portrays Balasaheb as a caring and considerate family man and upturns many myths while portraying him as the fiery, revolutionary leader, who "has the power to control Bombay" in the times of questionable democracy.

Most of the lines spoken are direct lifts from Balashaheb's speeches and writings, clearly displaying his presence of mind and how good an orator he was.

The plot is replete with the milestones that occurred during his lifetime, and each event is backed by facts in a cause and effect style, thus making the tale convincing.

Though Nawazuddin Siddiqui embodies Balashaheb but he doesn't manage to not transcend his source material or Balashaheb's blazing spirit. He is more understated and demure in his disposition.

Amrita Rao is effortlessly convincing as Balasaheb's wife Meenatai. The rest of the supporting cast has a strong similarity to the characters they portray.

While each moment in the film is simple and realistic and the fluidity of the narrative taut, the end is rather abrupt. But, the promise of a sequel is what keeps the spirits high while leaving the auditorium.

Overall, this film is notches better than any of the previous movies offering a glimpse into Balasaheb's life.

I’ll rate the Movie: 3.5/5

Link to my full review post → Thackeray Movie Review

India Women Vs New Zealand Women 1st ODI: Smriti Mandhana stars in India's 9-wkt win over New Zealand

Indian women cricket team's tour of New Zealand commences on January 24 and will comprise three One Day Internationals and three T20 Internationals. 

India Women tour of New Zealand 2019: India rode on opener Smriti Mandhana's fourth ODI ton and a disciplined bowling effort from the spin twins of Ekta Bisht and Poonam Yadav to outclass New Zealand by 9 wickets in the first ICC Women's Championship One-day International at the McLean Park here on 24th January 2019.

Smriti, the 2018 ICC Women's Cricketer of the Year, continued from where she left last year, as she belted a 104-ball 105, comprising nine fours and three sixes, and was engaged in a 190-run opening stand with teenager Jemimah Rodrigues (81 not out) to power the visitors home with 17 overs to spare.

Also Read: BCCI lifts suspension on Hardik Pandya, KL Rahul over ‘Koffee with Karan’ controversy

The Indian spinners bowled well and took eight wickets between them, with Ekta Bisht (3/32) and Poonam Yadav (3/42) taking three wickets each, while Deepti ended with an economical 2/27.
This win was another fine show of dominance by the Indians and a perfect start under their new coach W.V. Raman.

Brief Scores:

New Zealand: 192/10  (48.4 Ovs)

• (Suzie Bates 36, Amy Satterthwaite 31)
• (Ekta Bisht 3/32, Poonam Yadav 3/42)

India: 193/1

• (Smriti Mandhana 105, Jemimah Rodrigues 81*)
• (Amelia Ker 1/33)

↓↓↓ See the Full Scorecard & Watch Full highlights here ↓↓↓

 

India Women Vs New Zealand Women 1st ODI