Micromax A116 Canvas HD review

Micromax A116 Canvas HD review Micromax A116 Canvas HD is the successor to the company's popular budget phablet (large screen phones that are considered to be a phone-tablet hybrid), the A110 Canvas 2. The company has bestowed the phone with an HD screen, has put a quad-core chip, under the hood, and has doubled the on-board RAM. The phone was announced in January, but made its debut around 10 days back, generating a great response...

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Today`s Quotes

“You can't live your life for other people. You've got to do what's right for you, even if it hurts some people you love.” ...

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India Inc wants participative, adaptable, global leaders, says experts

India Inc wants participative, adaptable, global leaders, says experts A good leadership style is to be inclusive and caring in a diverse culture with people from various backgrounds The success or failure of any organisation depends largely on its leaders. Their style of handling complex business situations, people and managing the whole show can make the critical difference between...

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15 healthy reasons to eat mangoes

15 healthy reasons to eat mangoes 15 healthy reasons to eat mangoes Mango is called the king of fruits not just for its taste and super flashy yellow colour, but also for the array of health benefits it offers. We give you 15 healthy reasons why you should stock up on mangoes this summer. Fights cancer Antioxidants like quercetin, isoquercitrin, astragalin, fisetin, gallic acid and methylgallat present in mango protect...

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Next version of Aakash tablet to cost Rs 2,500: Datawind

Next version of Aakash tablet to cost Rs 2,500: Datawind Datawind said it is ready to provide the next version of the device at a tentative price of Rs 2,500 apiece. NEW DELHI: After completing supply of 1 lakh units of Aakash tablets to IIT Bombay for Rs 2,263 apiece, Datawind said it is ready to provide the next version of the device at a tentative price of Rs 2,500 apiece. "As per my information, the committee on Aakash...

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Hotmail is dead as Outlook.com takes over

Hotmail is dead as Outlook.com takes over Microsoft's Hotmail was phased out on Friday, as the US tech giant completed a rebranding to Outlook.com. SAN FRANCISCO: Microsoft's Hotmail, the free webmail service used by hundreds of millions of people around the world, was phased out on Friday, as the US tech giant completed a rebranding to Outlook.com. "We're excited to announce that we've completed upgrading all Hotmail...

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Meet smartphone, your new doctor

Meet smartphone, your new doctor By hooking a variety of gadgets onto a smartphone you could almost get a complete physical check-up. WASHINGTON: It's not a Star Trek tricorder, but by hooking a variety of gadgets onto a smartphone you could almost get a complete physical check-up -- without the paper gown or even a visit to the doctor's office. Blood pressure? Just plug the arm cuff into the phone for a quick reading....

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10 top IT skills for 2013 revealed

10 top IT skills for 2013 revealed CyberCoders has released new data about the skills most in demand for the highest paying technology jobs this year. CALIFORNIA: Recruiting firm CyberCoders has released new data about the skills most in demand for the highest paying technology jobs this year. The company analysed over 10,000 tech companies and their hiring requirements to compile the list of the hottest skills in the...

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Mumbai Indians face rampaging Chennai Super Kings at Wankhede

Mumbai Indians face rampaging Chennai Super Kings at Wankhede Earlier in the tournament, MI pipped CSK at fortress Chepauk by nine runs. MI have historically held sway over the southern powerhouse at home. MUMBAI: Hosts Mumbai Indians, lying fourth on the points table, with 12 points, take on two-time champions and table-toppers Chennai Super Kings (18 points), in a potentially mouth-watering encounter, at the Wankhede...

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Shah Rukh is 'sorry' for dressing-room controversy

Shah Rukh is 'sorry' for dressing-room controversy Shah Rukh Khan entered his team's dressing room during the innings break. KOLKATA: Kolkata Knight Riders' emphatic eight-wicket win over the Rajasthan Royals at the Eden Gardens on Friday evening was marred by two controversies — one off the field and the other on it. The principal protagonist in the off-the-field incident was KKR's principal owner Shah Rukh Khan, ...

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Warren Buffett Joins Twitter; 1000 Followers Per Minute

Warren Buffett Joins Twitter; 1000 Followers Per Minute Bangalore: 82 year old billionaire, Warren Buffett, reportedly joined Twitter, and within a span of 45 minutes he picked up more than 45,000 followers. The numbers kept pouring in, and within 5 hours he already has 174,633 followers, reports Forbes. Twitter soon verified Buffets's account, and people around the globe are excited to see him on twitter, even Bill Gates too...

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Why you probably shouldn't answer that important email while flying

Why you probably shouldn't answer that important email while flying Air passengers should avoid making important decisions whilst flying at high altitude, a leading British aerospace medicine expert has said.According to Professor David Gradwell from Kings College, travelling by plane can make it more difficult to think as change in air pressure means brain has less oxygen that diminishes performance. Revealing a series of "don'ts"...

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Google+ hangouts get Remote Desktop option, troubleshoot your friend's computer as you video chat

Google+ hangouts get Remote Desktop option, troubleshoot your friend's computer as you video chat Google has added a remote desktop feature to Google+ hangouts.This essentially means that users will be able to remotely access the computer of their Google+ contacts for the purpose of troubleshooting it, and will be able to video chat with them throughout the process.To access the feature, you'll need to initiate a new hangout, select 'View ...

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New Galaxy S4 ad trashes Apple: iPhone is so old

New Galaxy S4 ad trashes Apple: iPhone is so old Having gotten over its tame international launch of the S4, Samsung's American arm resumes its denigration of Apple, suggesting only old folks own an iPhone. Oh, Dad. You're so dumb. You thought it might be all over? You thought that Samsung had tired of suggesting Apple was a fading brand for geriatrics? You may also have thought that the world runs on Cabernet and common sense. Yes,...

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Apple fail should be a lesson for Microsoft

Apple fail should be a lesson for Microsoft By market-acceptance standards, failures of Apple hardware products are rare. But when the potential for weak demand is evident, it's pretty good at fixing the problem. That's a lesson for Microsoft. The iPad Mini made Apple's thicker, heavier Retina iPad easy to forget. Can Microsoft act fast with Suface? Apple is good at addressing design oversights. Will Microsoft be as adept? The...

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Today`s Quotes

“Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great.” ...

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Gayle would not like to bowl at himself!

Gayle would not like to bowl at himself! GAYLE'S GIFT: Chris Gayle presenting his West Indies T20 jersey to Rohan Pate for display in the 'Blades of Glory' museum. Photo: Vivek Bendre TOPICS Chris Gayle, who donated his West Indies T20 jersey to the ‘Blades of Glory’ cricket museum here on Friday, promised to hand over the bat with which he hit the record score after the IPL concluded this year “I need the bat for the remaining...

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IT employment is expected to grow 3 times over the next 3 years: Infopark

IT employment is expected to grow 3 times over the next 3 years: Infopark Despite the slow growth in information technology recruitment in the country, the Infopark in Kochi has projected a healthy growth in recruitment over the next few years. IT employment is expected to grow three times over the next three years at the Infopark. Since its inception in 2004, Infopark has created...

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Protect your skin from getting tanned

Protect your skin from getting tanned Protect your skin from getting tanned When you read about protecting your skin from the sun, you may feel that you have heard it all before. The worst thing is, Ultraviolet rays of the sun are not visible and cannot be felt. The best way to protect your skin is to seek shade when the harmful Ultraviolet rays are at their peak. And if you are heading outdoors, you must wear protective...

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Microsoft goes cheap to win smartphone market share

Microsoft goes cheap to win smartphone market share Microsoft-powered phones now have 3.2% of the US smartphone market, compared to 39% for Apple and 52% for Google's Android system. SEATTLE: Microsoft's phone chief hates to call the new Nokia Lumia 521 cheap, but the lower-priced smartphone launching in the United States is the company's boldest move yet to win mass market share from leaders Apple and Samsung. The world's...

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Microsoft To Sell Lumia 521 Through Walmart

Microsoft To Sell Lumia 521 Through Walmart Bangalore: In search of widening its user base, Microsoft Corp plans to sell Nokia Lumia 521, at Walmart later this month at an unsubsidized price under $150, reports Business Insider. Walmart is believed to start carrying the phone next week. The Nokia Lumia 521 was sold out at the first retailer, the Home Shopping Network last week. The device is a T-Mobile specific variant of...

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Samsung Galaxy S4 earns Pentagon security nod

Samsung Galaxy S4 earns Pentagon security nod The Pentagon gives official approval to any Samsung device protected by the Knox security software, which for now includes just the Galaxy S4. Samsung's Galaxy S4 has been approved for government use. Samsung is now clear to start pitching its new flagship phone to the government. The handset maker announced Friday that its Knox-enabled mobile devices have been approved by the Pentagon...

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Apple extends lead over Samsung in U.S. smartphones

Apple extends lead over Samsung in U.S. smartphones Apple's iOS also took market share away from Google's Android in the first quarter, according to ComScore.   Maybe it's time to hold off on the Apple negativity. The iPhone franchise captured 39 percent of the U.S. smartphone market in the first quarter, extending its lead over Samsung, which garnered 21.7 percent of the market, according to research firm ComScore. Interestingly,...

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How to stop Google Now for iOS from accessing your location in the background and causing battery drain

How to stop Google Now for iOS from accessing your location in the background and causing battery drain While Google Now coming to iOS was a welcome news to users who were not able to experience the interactive service on their iPhones, a number of users have been reporting a drop in their iPhone's battery backup after using the service through the Google search app. Users have also reported seeing the location services icon on their...

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Angry Birds Friends released for iOS, Android; original game free on Windows Phone till May 15

Angry Birds Friends released for iOS, Android; original game free on Windows Phone till May 15 Rovio has released Angry Birds Friends, the latest iteration in everyone's favorite pig popping adventures. The game is now available as a free download for iOS and Android. Angry Birds Friends puts a social twist to the game you are familiar with, letting you challenge your Facebook friends for the title of ultimate bird flinger. Players...

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BlackBerry CEO says no one will use tablets five years from now

BlackBerry CEO says no one will use tablets five years from now BlackBerry CEO Thorsten Heins is in the news again. After firing salvos at Apple and Samsung, he has come out in the open against the business case for tablets.During an interview at the Milken Institute conference in Los Angeles, Heins said that he does't think there'll be a reason to have a tablet in five years and that tablets were not a good business model. The interview...

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HTC One's 'downmarket' cousin M4's picture, specs leak

HTC One's 'downmarket' cousin M4's picture, specs leak A cheaper version of HTC's critically acclaimed flagship phone, HTC One, has surfaced online. Codenamed, M4, the mid-range variant of the phone follows the same design language that we've seen in the One, although it's not known if it will also use the same materials. It also features two speaker grills on the front and comes with Beats audio. The images of the phone were brought ...

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Microsoft mocks Apple-Samsung rivalry in latest Lumia ad

Microsoft mocks Apple-Samsung rivalry in latest Lumia ad Microsoft has rolled out a new television commercial for Nokia Lumia 920. In this ad, Microsoft seems to be mocking the rivalry between Apple and Samsung to drive home the "Switch to Lumia" message. The ad opens with a wedding ceremony in progress. As soon as the bride and groom are about to exchange their vows, everybody at the wedding takes out their smartphones and phablets...

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IBM Creates The World's Smallest Movie

IBM Creates The World's Smallest Movie Bangalore: IBM Research Scientists on Wednesday unveiled the ‘world’s smallest movie’ made up of atoms. The movie tracks the movement of these tiny particles accurately placed to approximately create 250 frames of stop motion action. Named as ‘The Boy and His Atom’, the movie conveys about science to the society in terms of data storage. According to IBM, this kind of science is required...

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Today`S QuoTes

“Creativity is knowing how to hide your source...

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‘B-schools should cover sales as a separate subject’

‘B-schools should cover sales as a separate subject’ What kind of skills are critical to the manufacturing sector? Skills are very specific to a role in question. But at a broad level critical thinking and interpersonal skills are important.   What kind of leadership qualities do you look for in your employees? Ability to hold self and others accountable; ability to lead while there is uncertainty and ambiguity; leading with inclusiveness and in diverse environment.   Do you offer any specific training programme to your...

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