Thursday, June 6, 2019
Wednesday, March 27, 2019
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.
Friday, February 15, 2019
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India has withdrawn the 'Most Favoured Nation' status granted to Pakistan in the wake of the Pulwama terror attack in which more than 40 CRPF jawans were martyred.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media after the meeting, Arun Jaitley said: "The most favoured nation status which has been granted to Pakistan stands withdrawn with immediate effect."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:
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.
Monday, February 11, 2019
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.
2. This is how technology has ruined the childhood life of today's generation
3. Always be aware of fake people who are not through our thick & thin times.
4. Development & growth on a planet having finite resources will cause destruction.
5. Thinking what we have done to our planet today...!
6. This picture shows the trickle down economics explained in a nutshell.
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.
8. Who should be worship
9. Who are you wearing today?
10. We are busier in recording moments than living them.
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.
12. Education system nowadays
13. Don’t ruin your country by 1st to start Littering.
14. This is how people helps nowadays. they do nothing, but to record to get likes and shares.
15. New Generation Haircut gap.
16. Optimism is the best way to see life.
17. Always think for long term future, it will destroy all your sadness.
18. You have everything, just look your self and thanks to God.
19. During Vacation
20. This is harsh truth. Father’s gift to Son and Son’s Gift to father.
Hope you like all the Pictures...Cheers......
Thursday, February 7, 2019
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.
Friday, February 1, 2019
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:
Individuals with income up to Rs 5 lakh will not have to pay any income tax
Individuals with income up to Rs 6.5 lakh will not need to pay any tax if they make investments in PFs, prescribed equities
Standard Deduction raised to Rs 50,000/yr from Rs 40,000/yr
No TDS on house rent up to Rs 2.4 lakh per year
No TDS on bank, post office interest up to Rs 40,000, up from Rs 10,000
Income Tax returns to be processed within 24 hours and returns will be paid immediately
All assessment and verification of IT returns will be done electronically, without any intervention by officials
GoM to suggest ways to reduce GST for house buyers
Direct tax collections increased from Rs 6.38 trillion in 2013-14 to almost Rs 12 trillion
Tax base up from Rs 3.79 crore to 6.85 crore.
Highlights of Interim Budget 2019
Friday, January 25, 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': 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
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)
India: 193/1
- (Suzie Bates 36, Amy Satterthwaite 31)
- (Ekta Bisht 3/32, Poonam Yadav 3/42)
- (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
Monday, December 24, 2018
PM 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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Wednesday, December 19, 2018
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 |
→ IPL 2019 Sold Player List ←
Tuesday, December 18, 2018
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.
The next time don’t rely on just Google to search for contact details, visit official websites for phone numbers/contact details: Be Safe
Wednesday, December 5, 2018
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
Wednesday, November 28, 2018
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.
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.
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.
Here is the link of the Live blog of Business Standard on MP & Mizoram elections:
Monday, November 26, 2018
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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