Intex Aqua i5 Mini with 4.5-Inch Display Listed on Company's Site

Intex is getting ready to launch a new budget Android smartphone in India, the Aqua i5 Mini, as the company has listed it on its website. Intex however has not provided pricing or availability details of the Aqua i5 Mini.

The Intex Aqua i5 Mini is a dual-SIM (GSM+WCDMA) smartphone that runs on Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean, and features a 4.5-inch FWVGA (480x854 pixel) IPS display (which works out to a pixel density of roughly 218ppi). The smartphone is powered by a 1.3GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6582 processor, coupled with 1GB of RAM.

Other specifications of the Intex Aqua i5 Mini include an 8-megapixel autofocus rear camera with flash, a 2-megapixel front-facing camera, 4GB of built-in storage (1.69GB user available) with microSD card expandability (up to 32GB).

In terms of connectivity options, the Intex Aqua i5 Mini offers 3G, GPRS/ EDGE, GPS/ A-GPS, Wi-Fi with hotspot functionality, Micro-USB, Bluetooth, and FM radio with recording. The smartphone is powered by a 1500mAh battery, which according to the manufacturer is rated to deliver a talk-time of up to 5 hours, and a standby time of up to 180 hours.

The Intex Aqua i5 Mini sports dimensions of 135x67.4x9.5mm, and a weight of 140 grams. It will be available in a White colour variant. It features a proximity sensor, accelerometer, and ambient light sensor.

Intex has pre-installed few apps on the Intex Cloud, Intex Zone, BigFlix, Greetzap, Hungama, NQ Mobile Security, NQ Vault, Quikr, Saavn, Opera mini, Sony Liv, Zapak, Newshunt, and Getit, as well as two games - The Avengers, Chennai Express. The built-in call-recording feature is also being touted by the company.

The company on Wednesday launched two other new smartphones in the country, the Intex Aqua i5 HD, and Aqua N4, which have been priced at Rs. 9,990 and Rs. 6,990 respectively.

Intex Aqua i5 Mini

• KEY SPECS

Display

4.50-inch

Processor

1.3GHz

Front Camera

2-megapixel

Resolution

480x854 pixels

RAM

1GB

OS

Android 4.2.2

Storage

4GB

Rear Camera

8-megapixel

Battery capacity

1500mAh

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Instagram Update for iOS Removes Auto-Sharing to Facebook Feature

Facebook-owned Instagram has rolled out an update for its iOS app, which now surprisingly removes the app's auto-sharing of Instagram likes and activity on Facebook.

"Updated Facebook share settings: Continue sharing your Instagram photos and videos on Facebook. But Instagram likes and activity will no longer be shared on Facebook," states the app description on the iTunes listing page.

The new Instagram version 5.0.11 app will now only let users share images to Facebook via the in-app share button. The reason for the omission of this feature is not clear as of yet. However, it is being speculated that the particular feature being used by app's 200 million monthly active users might clutter notification boxes and Facebook Timelines.

It is also expected that since the update has been rolled out iOS only, it will soon be rolled out to the Android running devices soon via Google Play. The updated app is available to download from the App Store.

Instagram last updated its Web interface and apps by revamping its 'Explore' page or tab to make it more personalised, rather than showing random images of things users do not care about.

It has been understood that the new change in the Explore section of Instagram would show those images and videos that has been liked by the user's friends. Some images are also based on the topics liked by user.

Last month, Instagram also addressed the users who were facing the bug that hid their images, and said it are working on eliminating the bug. However, the Facebook-owned firm did not say how long it would take to fix the problem.

In March, Instagram crossed 200 million monthly active users and Facebook's Zuckerberg said that till date in excess of 20 billion photos had been shared on Instagram, and that there has been a growth of 50 million users in the last six months.

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Swarm App by Foursquare Now Available for Download on Android, iOS

Location-sharing appFoursquare on Friday announced in a blog post that Swarm, a friend-focussed sharing app, is now available on Android and iOS. In the blog post, Foursquare said Windows Phone users will have to wait until "a bit later this summer" to get a taste of Swarm.

The only difference between the iOS and Android versions appears to be a battery life warning for Apple users. Swarm's App Store listing reads, "A note on battery - We've spent years developing the location technology that powers Swarm, making it extremely power efficient. But, as with all apps of this type, please note that continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life." This note is absent from Swarm's Google Play listing.

The new app is a part of Foursquare's move to split into two apps - Foursquare and Swarm. While Foursquare now features just location discovery and sharing, Swarm lets you check-in, find friends in the vicinity and share what you are doing at a given place.

On Thursday, Foursquare had announced key features of the Swarm app. Neighbourhood sharing is one of the main features of Swarm. This lets you share what you are up to with those nearby. In case you want some privacy, the app lets you disable neighbourhood sharing from the home screen itself. Foursquare says Swarm is best used when you are looking for friends to join you on a particular activity. The firm says if you want to watch a film, you can use Swarm to find out which of your nearby friends are free, instead of texting them.

(Also see: Foursquare Details Key Features of Swarm App Ahead of Its Launch)

Foursquare built Swarm to make sure that you don't have to text your friends to find out where they are. In a separate blog post, Foursquare had said, "With Swarm, you can easily see which of your friends are out nearby, figure out who is up for grabbing a drink later, and share what you're up to (faster and more easily than you can in Foursquare today)."

(Also see: Foursquare to Focus on Discovery, Spins Check-Ins Into New Swarm App)

The Foursquare app itself is in for a makeover on all smartphone platforms. A Foursquare blog post promised that the app would undergo a "metamorphosis" and that the company is going to be redesigning its local search feature. 

According to the company, the redesigned Foursquare app will be able to answer questions like "which is the nearest gas station". The company said the new discovery-focussed Foursquare app is nearing completion and would be rolled out this summer.

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BlackBerry Z3 Smartphone Receives a Lukewarm Reception in Indonesia

Only a few dozen Indonesians queued up Friday to lay their hands on BlackBerry's new budget handset, in a lukewarm welcome that highlighted the smartphone maker's fading fortunes.

The Z3 - launched in one of Blackberry's last bastions - is a key test of whether the ailing Canadian company can regain ground lost in emerging markets to Apple's iPhone and devices using the GoogleAndroid operating system.

But only around 50 people queued up ahead of the phone going on sale in the main launch for customers at an upmarket shopping mall in west Jakarta.

It was a stark contrast to the huge crowds that flocked to previous launch events for BlackBerrys in Indonesia, underlining how the smartphone maker's popularity has declined even in a country regarded as one of its last strongholds.

Nevertheless there were still some die-hard fans at the event who were excited to get their hands on the new touchscreen phone, whose full name is "Z3, Jakarta Edition".

"I have high hopes for the Z3 with all its new features - the big screen, camera and (latest operating system)," said Nisma Mediyanti, 32.

"Hopefully it is as good, or even better than, the iPhone."

BlackBerry hopes thousands of devices will be sold at the event over the next three days, where the phone is being offered with a 400,000 rupiah ($35) discount from its original price of 2,199,000 rupiah.

For many in Indonesia though, BlackBerry is already a thing of the past.

"I prefer a phone that functions like a mini computer, and I don't see that with BlackBerry," said 28-year-old Charlie Tanara, who was shopping at the mall but had no plans to check out the new BlackBerry.

"I am using a Samsung and I like them because they have a large selection of applications, many of which are free."

Chief executive John Chen unveiled the phone - BlackBerry's first since he took the helm of the company and the first from its partnership with tech giant Foxconn - with great fanfare at a press launch in Jakarta on Tuesday.

Indonesia is the testbed for the new Z3, after which BlackBerry plans to roll it out in other Asian countries, including Vietnam and the Philippines.

Ahead of the launch, retailers pointed to healthy online pre-orders, which began on April 28.

BlackBerry Z3

• KEY SPECS
• NEWS

Display

5.00-inch

Processor

1.2GHz

Front Camera

1.1-megapixel

Resolution

540x960 pixels

RAM

1.5GB

OS

BlackBerry OS 10

Storage

8GB

Rear Camera

5-megapixel

Battery capacity

2500mAh

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CEO Explains How the High-End OnePlus One Is Priced So Low

After all the craze and popularity gained by the '2014 flagship killer' smartphone, the OnePlus One, the company has offered reasons about how the smartphone is cheaper than the current flagships, despite having some of top-notch specifications.

Peter Lau, CEO of OnePlus, and a former vice-president of Chinese phone manufacturer Oppo, states that the key to such a low price of $299 (unlocked and without contract) for the 16GB model (roughly Rs. 18,300) and $349 (roughly Rs. 21,350) for 64GB variant for the smartphone, is a proper redistribution of costs that could benefit the users.

He adds that instead of partnering with retailers and physically marketing the smartphone like the leading giants such as Samsung, HTC or Nokia, OnePlus is focussing more towards online marketing and service.

"Rather than put money towards a large marketing budget, we are focusing on online marketing and community interaction. Rather than working with retail partners, we rely on selling the device online," stated Lau to Techradar in an interview.

"This hasn't really been done before, and we are comfortable not making money on our devices for the first two years to build the brand and gain people's trust that a great and reasonably priced product can be bought online," he added. Lau also said that even before reaching for pre-orders, OnePlus One is already sitting on 140,000 sign-ups by users.

It is being speculated however that online selling could quickly drop the craze for OnePlus One smartphone as it has no marketing push to keep it in front of the public eye.

In the company's latest Q2 production update it was announced that a larger batch of 64GB OnePlus One Sandstone Black units now will be available first, ahead of the 16GB Silk White variant, from late-May to early-June. Also according to the update plan, general availability of the smartphone will be increased and invites will be easily given later in June.

Earlier this month, OnePlus had announced the first update to its release plans for the One handset, saying it has given it increased general availability in June, following the roll-out to invited customers of the 16GB Silk White smartphones in mid-May, and a 'larger batch' of 64GB Sandstone Black in early-June.

Some of the key specifications of the smartphone are CyanogenMod 11S based on Android 4.4 KitKat OS; 5.5-inch full-HD IPS LCD display; quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 SoC clocked at 2.5GHz; 3GB of RAM; 3-megapixel rear IMX214 sensor, and 5-megapixel front-facing camera. Connectivity options include 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.0, and NFC functionality. It features a 3100mAh non-removable battery.

OnePlus One

• KEY SPECS
• NEWS

Display

5.50-inch

Processor

2.5GHz

Front Camera

5-megapixel

Resolution

1080x1920 pixels

RAM

3GB

OS

CyanogenMod 11S

Storage

16GB

Rear Camera

13-megapixel

Battery capacity

3100mAh

See full OnePlus One specifications

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Win a Moto X courtesy UC Browser Cricket Version

Think you know more about mobiles and tablets than NDTV Gadgets' experts? Didn't win a Moto G in our previous contest? Here's your chance to flaunt your knowledge about gadgets and win a cool Moto X in the process!

Simply write a review for a phone or tablet that you've used by following the instructions below. Leave your name and email address along-with the name of the phone or tablet you've reviewed and you will be entered into a draw. Every review counts as an additional entry into the draw, so the more mobiles or tablets you review, the greater your chances of winning a brand new Moto X courtesy UC Browser Cricket Version.



How to participate in the contest
1) Write a user review for a mobile phone or tablet of your choice by following the instructions mentioned below.
2) Submit this form:


You can submit as many entries as you like by writing reviews of different products and then submitting this form with the name of that product and other details. Each submission counts as an entry to the contest and increases your odds of winning a brand new Moto X courtesy UC Browser Cricket Version. (Also see: UC Browser review)

Writing a user review
1) Find your mobile or tablet by visiting the mobile finder or tablet finder. Find the manufacturer of your mobile or tablet from the top of that page and then the device you want to review, or simply use the search box on the top right hand corner of this page (or any other page on this site) to find the product you want to review.
2) Scroll down to the bottom of that page and use the 'Write a user review' option to write a review for that product. User reviews are moderated and it may be a while before your review appears on the website - do not write another review for the same product, even if you don't see your review on the website after submission.

FAQ

Q) Can I write reviews for more than one mobile phone or tablet?
A) Yes, you can submit reviews for as many mobiles or tablets as you like. Do remember to submit the form above after every review to increase your chances of winning a Moto X.

Q) Can I review a mobile or tablet I have never used?
A) Can you like or dislike someone you've never met? Please only review mobiles and tablets you have spent a considerable amount of time with.

Q) Do I need to write a positive review to win the contest?
A) No, your review can be either positive or negative (or neutral), but make sure that it is representative of your experience with the product. In-depth reviews are more likely to be approved (thus making you eligible to win a Moto X), rather than reviews like "Gr8 phone!!" or "Crap tablet!".

Q) Is there a minimum or maximum length for the review?
A) Minimum - 20 words. Maximum - 3000 characters.

Q) Any other tips for writing a review?
A) Talk about what made you buy the device (e.g. loudspeaker FM), your experience using it (e.g. great call quality), and who would you recommend it for (e.g. gamers). Make sure the rating you choose (good or bad) corresponds with the review you write. Do not mention any personal details like email address or mobile number in the review. Do not include any URLs in the review.

Q) I wrote a review but it's not showing up on the website. What can I do?
A) User reviews are moderated so it may take up to 24 hours before your review shows up on the website. Reviews are moderated for language (i.e. to make sure they don't contain any offensive words) as well as overall quality, so make sure you follow all the tips mentioned on this page. If you feel you've done everything indicated here, wait for your review to be published.

Q) Can I write multiple reviews for the same product?
A) No, because that wouldn't make any sense, would it?

Terms and conditions
1) The contest is open till 1st June 2014.
2) You can submit multiple entries.
3) The winner will be picked by a lucky draw.
4) NDTV staff and their family cannot participate in the contest.
5) In case of any disputes, the decision of NDTV Gadgets staff will be final.
6) The winner will be announced within 7 working days of the closure of the contest and the Moto X will be shipped to an address within India provided by the winner.
7) NDTV Gadgets and UC Browser reserve the right to amend, withdraw or revise these conditions at any time without giving any notice.

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Nvidia Tegra K1 Thrashes Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 in Benchmarks: Report

Nvidia first announced its Tegra K1 mobile SoC back in January during CES 2014. The same chip, after appearing for the first time in the recently announced Xiaomi MiPad tablet, has now been featured by a Chinese website in a number of benchmarks against Qualcomm's Snapdragon 801 SoC, and Nvidia's own last-generation Tegra 4 SoC.

The Tegra K1's GPU is based on Nvidia's Kepler architecture, used in its full-fledged PC GPUs. According to Nvidia at the launch at CES, the chip makes for a tablet more powerful than an Xbox 360or PlayStation 3 game console, while consuming one-twentieth the power. The chipset comes with four Cortex-A15 cores clocked at 2.3GHz, plus a battery-saver core - giving the Tegra K1 its '4 Plus 1' core architecture - and a 192-core Nvidia Kepler GPU. A 64-bit Tegra K1 version is scheduled to be launched in June.

When tested on AnTuTu, 3DMark, BaseMark OS II, BaseMark X, Kraken 1.1, Sunspider 1.0.2, Google Octane 2.0, and WebXPRT 2013, the Nvidia Tegra K1 was found leading the race against the other two - quite dramatically. The device on which the SoC was tested was not mentioned. However, according to CPU-Z (via GSMArena) data, the device is running on Android 4.4.2 KitKat OS with 4GB of RAM and with a 320ppi pixel density screen.

Of course, it must be said that Qualcomm will soon be launching the even more powerful successor to the Snapdragon 801 chipset, the Snapdragon 805, with the first devices running on it expected to hit store shelves in the first half of 2014 - possibly ahead of the Xiaomi MiPad's launch in mid-June. So, to be fair, the Nvidia Tegra K1 must be pegged against the Snapdragon 805 - we're excited to see which will come out on top in that competition.

Last month, a purported image of Nvidia's next-generation Shield 2 portable gaming console tests under AnTuTu surfaced online. The image showed the yet-to-be-unannounced gaming console to be powered by a 2.5GHz quad-core processor, specified as the Tegra K1 SoC.

For now, there is no word on the release date, price and regional availability of the next version of Nvidia's portable console. However, we expect the portable console to go on shop floors around July, the same time when the original Nvidia Shield was introduced.

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Eight Android 4.4 KitKat smartphones you can buy under Rs. 20,000

Google announced Android 4.4 KitKat in November last year, but smartphones running the latest version of Android have been few and far between. Even the ones available often come with a stiff price tag, especially in India.

The sub-Rs. 20,000 segment might not grab headlines, but for most people it represents the segment to which their first smartphone belongs. We pick eight smartphones in this segment running the latest Android version, but before that, let's take a look at the improvements in KitKat itself.

Android 4.4 KitKat: What's New?
Android 4.4 KitKat has a number of changes compared to Android 4.3 Jelly Bean including more immersive graphics, as well as deeper integration with Google's intelligent assistant, Google Now.

Android 4.4 allows users' to just say "OK Google" from the home screen to launch the Google Now assistant and do a voice search, send a text, get directions and even play a song. Google has been enhancing Google Now with new card types that bring information about contextual topics that interest users such as updates from favourite websites.

Android KitKat also comes with visual changes including a translucent menu bar located at the bottom of the screen, and new transition effects when you open the app launcher. You can preview wallpapers in full-screen before applying and also the wallpapers now extends through the notification tray as well.

The Quick Settings notifications in the Android KitKat menu toggles also add a 'location settings' toggle. A new Emoji keyboard for emoticons is now included in the native Google Keyboard.

There is a new Phone (dialer) app, which automatically prioritises the users' contacts based on the people they talk to the most.

(Also see: Android 4.4 KitKat: Top 10 new features)

Google introduced a new unified messaging app in Android KitKat with Hangouts getting SMS and MMS integration, in addition to offering instant messaging through Google accounts (erstwhile Google Talk), a change that is not entirely desirable.

In addition, Android 4.4 KitKat has brought platform support for two new composite sensors - step detector and step counter. These sensors allows users to track steps when they're walking, running, or climbing stairs, via apps and hardware that support the feature.

Some other additions in the Android KitKat include better support for cloud printing, enhanced connectivity options, and better accessibility.

Google says that Android 4.4 KitKat has been designed to run fast, smooth, and responsively not only on high-end devices but also on entry-level ones that have as low as 512MB of RAM.

(Also see: Seven octa-core Android smartphones you can buy under Rs. 20,000)

We now take a look at these best Android 4.4 KitKat-based smartphone options available in the Indian market under Rs. 20,000 - and let you work out which one's best for you.

1. Moto E (Rs. 6,999)
Motorola announced its most affordable smartphone in Moto range, the Moto E running Android 4.4 KitKat at Rs. 6,999. The Moto E has created a buzz in the Indian market with its affordable pricing.

Moto E comes with 4.3-inch display with a qHD (540x960 pixel) resolution and 256ppi pixel density. Motorola is also touting the Corning Gorilla Glass 3 screen of the phone, along with its 'water-nano coating' which provides a measure of water resistance. The Moto E is a dual-SIM phone that supports Micro-SIM cards and an 'intelligent calling feature.'

(Also see: Moto E Hands On | Pictures)

Moto E is powered by a 1.2GHz dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 processor along with Adreno 302 GPU alongside 1GB of RAM. Motorola's latest budget offering comes with a 5-megapixel rear camera and packs a 1980mAh battery.

2. Xolo Q1000 Opus (Rs. 8,180)
The Xolo Q1000 Opus runs Android 4.2 out-of-the-box but received the Android 4.4 KitKat update recently, making it the first sub-Rs. 10,000 handset to run the latest Android version.

With the rollout of KitKat for the Q1000 Opus, Xolo also became one of the first domestic handset makers which announced Android 4.4 KitKat update for its smartphones. However, we are yet to see updates coming for other Xolo smartphones.

(Also see: Xolo Q1000 Opus Review | Pictures)

Xolo launched the Q1000 Opus back in December last year at Rs. 9,999. The Xolo Q1000 Opus is a dual-SIM phablet with support for GSM+GSM and features a 5-inch FWVGA IPS display with 480x854 pixels resolution. It continues the Q range tradition and sports a 1.2GHz quad-core Broadcom BCM23550 processor with Videocore IV GPU and 1GB of RAM. It sports a 5-megapixel autofocus rear camera accompanied by an LED flash and also includes a VGA front-facing camera.

3. Moto G (Rs. 12,499 (8GB) / (16GB) Rs. 13,499)
This year saw one of the popular global handset manufacturers enter the Indian smartphone arena, after a brief sabbatical. Yes, we are talking about Motorola that grabbed a lot of eye balls thanks to its Moto G.

Motorola's Moto G was an attempt to grab buyers' attention by offering a number of features at an extremely reasonable price. The Moto G ships with Android 4.3 Jelly Bean but the Android 4.4.2 KitKat is available OTA.

(Also see: Moto G Review | Pictures)

One of the biggest highlights of the Moto G is its 4.5-inch 720x1280-pixel IPS LCD, which works out to a density of 329 pixels per inch. It is powered by 1.2GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 processor with Adreno 305 graphics and 1GB of RAM onboard.

4. LG L70 Dual (Rs. 13,560)
LG seems to be throwing everything it has behind its range of 'L' series smartphones by introducing its third-generation devices in the new L Series III range. All of which are based on Android 4.4 KitKat.

The LG L70 Dual made its way to the Indian market recently and features company's proprietary Optimus 3.0 UI customisation on top of Android.

The L70 Dual features a 4.5-inch IPS LCD display, packing a WVGA (400x800 pixels) resolution and a pixel density of 207ppi. The smartphone comes with 1GB of RAM, and is paired with a 1.2GHz dual-core Snapdragon 200 processor alongside an Adreno 302 GPU. It sports a 5-megapixel rear autofocus CMOS camera and also houses a 0.3-megapixel front-facing camera.

5. Karbonn Titanium Octane (Rs. 14,490)
Large displays seem to be the craze among handset manufacturers these days. Karbonn has played a prominent part in the large phone display race and released three new Android smartphones in India.

The Karbonn Titanium Octane, as the name suggests runs on a 1.7GHz octa-core MediaTek MT6592 processor with 1GB of RAM. It features a 5-inch HD IPS display and sports a 13-megapixel rear camera, accompanied by a 5-megapixel front-facing camera.

6. LG L90 Dual (Rs. 16,745)
The LG L90 Dual is part of company's third-generation L Series device and runs Android 4.4 KitKat out-of-the-box, which is the highlight of LG's new mid-range smartphone.

(Also see: LG L90 Dual Review | Pictures)

The LG L90 Dual offers Knock Code, which is company's evolution of the KnockON feature that first debuted last year in the LG G2 (Review | Pictures).

It sports a 4.7-inch IPS display with qHD (540x960 pixels) resolutio and is powered by a 1.2GHz quad-core Snapdragon 400 processor with 1GB of RAM. The LG L90 Dual sports an 8-megapixel rear camera and a 1.3-megapixel front camera.

7. Karbonn Titanium Hexa (Rs. 16,990)
The Karbonn Titanium Hexa features a 5.5-inch full-HD (1080x1920 pixels) LTPS display, and is powered by a 1.5GHz hexa-core MediaTek MT6591 processor that is coupled with 2GB of RAM. 

The Titanium Hexa bears a 13-megapixel rear autofocus camera with flash, and a 5-megapixel front-facing camera.

8. Karbonn Titanium Octane Plus (Rs. 17,990)
The Karbonn Titanium Octane Plus features a 5-inch full-HD (1080x1920 pixel) IPS display, and runs on the 1.7GHz MediaTek MT6592 octa-core processor, however, with 2GB of RAM. It features a 16-megapixel autofocus rear camera with an 8-megapixel front-facing camera.

All three Karbonn phones mentioned here will be available in the market soon, with the Titanium Hex slated to be available from Amazon from May 20.

Bonus
Lava has just announced the first smartphone in its new Iris X range - the Iris X1, which will be running Android 4.4.2 KitKat out-of-the-box and will be priced under Rs. 8,000. Lava also revealed that the Iris X1 features a 4.5-inch IPS display and an 8-megapixel rear camera.

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Entrepreneurs heading to smaller cities to set up technology-led companies

Away from big city lights, scores of young Indians are starting new ventures, encouraged by the rising needs of middleclass citizens and the global reach that technology offers. In cities like Bhopal, Lucknow, Coimbatore, Vellore, Siliguri and Jodhpur, many young graduates from lesser-known universities and colleges are churning out products and services for customer at home and abroad.

These businesses, ranging from food delivery and enterprise software development to robotics training, are using the internet to connect with vendors and reach customers.

“With basic infrastructure available, you can start an online business from any city,” said Navneet Chaudhary, the 21-year-old founder of Trainkhana, a food delivery venture based in Jodhpur.

Fed up with the bad quality of food provided in India’s trains, Chaudhary, a third-year engineering student and son of a local farmer, launched the venture last year. He borrowed Rs 1.5 lakh from friends and family, and travelled to almost 90 cities and towns to tie up with local restaurants that now deliver quality food to travellers. Users who log onto the portal’s website have to just enter their PNR number or train journey details. The food can also be ordered through its call centre.

At present, TrainKhana earns revenues of Rs 1 lakh every month. “The money is sufficient for our 10-member team in Jodhpur, where the costs are low,” said Chaudhary.

Experts are of the view that small-town entrepreneurs are hungrier for success and have a clearer view of the problems that ordinary Indians want solutions for.

“Small-town entrepreneurs come with at least more 10 times more passion and a fire in their belly,” said Vijay Shekhar Sharma, cofounder of One97 Mobility Fund. The $100-million fund has invested in ventures such as mobile security firm WaveSecure, mobile payments startup MobiSwipe and ecommerce platform ZEPO.

Sharma, who hails from a small village near Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, has built a Rs 200-crore company that provides mobility solutions and has raised capital from global investment firms including SAIF partners and Intel Capital. The lack of job opportunities outside the metros is also pushing many to start up on their own.

Bhopal-based Nemesh Singh struggled for over three years to land a job after his graduation. Fed up with failures, Singh and three batch-mates decided to start Appointy - a task scheduling application.

The five-year-old company now grosses about $40,000 per month (Rs 24 lakh) in revenues. “With pervasiveness of the internet the location of a startup doesn’t matter now,” said Singh, who is targeting revenues of $4-5 million in 2015, from over 58,000 clients, all based in the US.

“We don’t want to move out of Bhopal due to the low cost of operations and quality of life,” said Singh, 34, who has rented a 4,000 square feet farmhouse for his 10-member team at Rs 20,000 per month.

Such opportunity is beckoning even non-resident Indians who are not averse to settling down in nonmetro locations which they believe offer better standards of living.

“Talented research professionals from across India are more willing to move to cities like Ahmedabad, owing to a better standard of living here,” said Apurva Shah, 45, who returned to his home town of Ahmedabad in 2005 to start the city’s first clinical research firm, VeedaCR, with Rs 7 crore seed funding from friends and family.

“While there is 25% attrition in the industry, our attrition rate is just 8%,” said the management graduate from Boston University.

The company, with operations in Malaysia, US and Germany, earned revenue of Rs 90 crore in fiscal 2014. It has acquired four companies in the United Kingdom and Belgium in past five years.

The growing number of regional airports is also helping the small town startup revolution. “Earlier we had to travel to Mumbai to fly anywhere overseas. Now we have connectivity to all major countries,” said Shah, who raised Rs 50 crore from Actis Capital in 2007.

More investors are now keen to back such growth stories. “We actively scout for entrepreneurs and startups from small towns as they are more focused and understand the needs of Bharat than India,” said Bharti Jacob, founding partner at SeedFund, which has invested in Vaatsalya, a healthcare chain focused only on small towns of Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.

“I tell people to take six months off and travel across small towns and villages of the Indian subcontinent to understand their real needs,” said Rajan Anandan, one of the most prolific angel investors in India who has backed over 40 startups. “The needs of people of Bharat and India are very different.”

Low operating costs is also a factor for entrepreneurs who are relocating to small towns. Last year Shanmugavel Sankaran, moved his company, Fixnix, from Chennai to Vellore, about 150 kilometres away. Apart from lower costs the town also hosts a number of engineering colleges that provide a ready pool of talent.

FixNix makes governance risk and compliance software for firms such as Consim, Cipla and Hexaware. “Small town entrepreneurs should build contacts with the government and placement cells of local colleges, where they can get free incubation,” said Sankaran, 33, a former IT security manager at IBM and Microsoft. Young graduates are all basking in the warmth of greater social acceptance for startups.

After working for just ten months at a robotics and heavy machinery firm in Pune, Sakyasingha Mahapatra, moved back to his home town in Bhubaneshwar in 2010.His venture SakRobotix, sells robot accessories and provides hands-on trainings in robotics.

“For online education, it doesn’t matter where we are located,” said the 29-year-old, who expects his company to earn revenue of Rs 10 crore in two years.

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