IT CEOs: Stress level in IT industry no different

IT CEOs: Stress level in IT industry no different Captains of IT industry are guarded in their response to anecdotal evidence of a spike in reported cases of depression among workers in the sector. BANGALORE/ NEW DELHI: Captains of IT industry are guarded in their response to anecdotal evidence of a spike in reported cases of depression among workers in the sector, as reported by ET last week. Even as they emphasised...

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BCCI nominates Sunil Gavaskar, Virat Kohli

BCCI nominates Sunil Gavaskar, Virat Kohli Kohli, who won the ICC ODI Cricketer of the Year award last September, is the only choice and unsurprisingly so, having evolved from his early days where he was dubbed an ODI specialist. BANGALORE: Virat Kohli is the Board of Control for Cricket in India's (BCCI) choice for Arjuna award. The middle-order batsman, who has gradually evolved into a vital cog in India's batting...

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Lava to launch Android 4.2 tablet for under Rs. 10,000

Lava to launch Android 4.2 tablet for under Rs. 10,000 Lava is all set to launch what it claims to be India's first Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean) tablet. This tablet will be available from the first week of May and will cost less than Rs. 10,000, the company said via a statement.Lava is already offering a few tablets under its E-Tab range and this tablet is expected to join that league. As far as the specifications go, the new tablet will...

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Lenovo K900 launching in India May 10 carrying a sub-Rs. 25,000 price tag

Lenovo K900 launching in India May 10 carrying a sub-Rs. 25,000 price tag Lenovo K900, the 5.5-inch phablet with Intel's dual-core Clover Trail+ processor inside, is set to launch in India on May 10 at a "very aggressive price", NDTV Gadgets has learnt from its sources. The India launch will be accompanied by a huge marketing push by the company, likely a TV campaign for the K900 corresponding with the final stages of the ongoing...

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Chat apps now more popular than SMS worldwide

Chat apps now more popular than SMS worldwide According to new data, 19 billion chat messages were sent each day last year, compared to 17.6 billion SMS messages.   A handful of popular chat applications have already found a way to outpace SMS, according to new data. Research firm Informa announced today that six of the most popular mobile chat applications, including WhatsApp, BlackBerry Messenger, Viber, Nimbuzz, Apple's iMessage,...

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Five Android apps that prolong your smartphone's battery life

Five Android apps that prolong your smartphone's battery life This collection of apps will not only extend the life of your handset, but could also improve its overall performance. Even the Samsung Galaxy S4's 2,600mAh battery could use a little help. Have you found yourself wishing that your Android's battery would last longer? Don't answer that, I already know. Be it poor app design, ever-larger display sizes, or our constant desire...

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The best way to search on Android

The good: Google Search is powerful, fast, and is great at understanding natural language queries. The bad: Google Now cards try to predict what you want to search for, but it isn't always on the mark. Google Now features are only available to users with Android Jelly Bean and higher. The bottom line: With voice and text input options and Google Now, the Google Search app is the best way to conduct a search on Android. Google ...

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Yahoo rolls out six original shows and new TV partnerships

Yahoo rolls out six original shows and new TV partnerships Aiming to bring users more content, the company is launching Web shows, starring Ed Helms, John Stamos, and Cheryl Hines, and debuting programming from WWE, ABC News, CNBC, and Conde Nast. Yahoo TV. Working to fulfill Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer's promise to make Yahoo a place where users will want to come every day, the company announced Monday that it will debut six new original...

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Today`s Quotes

Talent hits a target no one else can hit; Genius hits a target no one else can see...

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Are packaged juices harmful?

Are packaged juices harmful? Are packaged juices harmful? Eat your fruits, drink your vegetables! That's my most essential fundamental tip. Fruits contain fructose (natural sugar). Dear Pooja, I have heard that fruits are better than fruit juices. How harmful is it to have packaged juices? Shalini Nair Eat your fruits, drink your vegetables! That's my most essential fundamental tip. Fruits contain fructose (natural...

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Bad fans create hatred among players: Virat Kohli

Bad fans create hatred among players: Virat Kohli The RCB skipper expressed his disbelief at the crowd's "hatred towards opposition " and went on to say that such behaviour "is creating hatred amongst the players," and that they "forgot that he also plays for India." MUMBAI: Mumbai's cricket audience is at it again. Seven years ago, a section of the crowd booed Sachin Tendulkar after the 'God of Cricket' was dismissed...

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Chennai Super Kings beat Kolkata Knight Riders by 14 runs

Chennai Super Kings beat Kolkata Knight Riders by 14 runs Chennai Super Kings player Mike Hussey celebrates his half century during the IPL 6 match against Kolkata Knight Riders at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Sunday. CHENNAI: Manvinder Bisla lost the battle to Mike Hussey in the end, and revenge was served at Chepauk on Sunday, but only just. Bisla matched the Aussie veteran stroke for stroke, as Ko l k...

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Today`S QuotEs

“If you don't like something, change it. If you can't change it, change your attitude. Don't complain.” ...

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6 breakfast cereals healthier than others

6 breakfast cereals healthier than others 6 breakfast cereals healthier than others Doctors, for sometime now, have debated on the permissible level of sugar in breakfast cereals, especially of the coloured and sugar-frosted varieties. While it is advisable to check the nutrition value of the breakfast cereal before buying it, one should also consciously make healthier lifestyle choices by having all cereals with skimmed...

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“Organisations need more technical contributors for competitive advantage”

“Organisations need more technical contributors for competitive advantage” Krishna Bhagavan, Country Head-HR, Motorola Solutions, discussed the role and prospects for individual technical contributors at the TimesJobs.com Hight Tea chat Indian IT companies today are looking for specialists, individual technical contributors who are subject matter experts in their chosen domains and can...

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Lessons From My First Job: Dr. Santosh Bagwe, Dr. Batra’s Group

Lessons From My First Job: Dr. Santosh Bagwe, Dr. Batra’s Group Dr. Santosh Bagwe, Head – HR for Dr Batra’s Group of Companies and COO for Dr Batra’s Aesthetic Solutions shares his first job experience with TimesJobs.com  My First Job was: I cleared the competitive examination for LIC of India in 1991. I bagged ‘my first job’ at 19 as an assistant. I was overjoyed, not because government...

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I know how to stop Chris Gayle, says Darren Sammy

I know how to stop Chris Gayle, says Darren Sammy "He has had a dip in form in the last few months, but Chris has bounced back well. But then, I know how to stop him," says Sammy. JAIPUR: He is a happy-go-lucky cricketer. For his teammates, Darren Sammy is Captain Cool, who can go out of his way to support players' cause. In an exclusive chat with TOI, the West Indies captain spoke about various issues. Excerpts On...

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Samsung Galaxy S4 first impressions

Samsung Galaxy S4 first impressions Samsung has launched its flagship phone, the Galaxy S4, in the Indian market. We were able to experience the phone for a brief period on the sidelines of the Samsung India launch event.The phone is available in two colours - Black Mist and White Frost. The first thing that you notice when you pick up the phone is that it doesn't feel bulky. For a device that has a 5-inch screen, the Galaxy S4 feels...

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Get a free month of Hulu Plus

Get a free month of Hulu Plus New subscribers can enjoy a month of unlimited TV and movie streaming. With commercials, yeah, but don't let that stop you. Try Hulu Plus free for a month. If you like TV like I like TV, you might just like it. Recently my media-center PC died (well, the hard drive -- when you start seeing boot-screen messages about "imminent hard drive failure," believe them!). All those episodes of "Community" and...

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Intel confirms 'Haswell' chip intro at Computex

Intel confirms 'Haswell' chip intro at Computex The countdown to the chipmaker's next-generation mainstream processor has begun. 3,337,200,000,000,000 nanoseconds means Intel's next-generation mainstream processor is due to arrive on June 3 in the U.S. It's official. Intel's fourth-generation core "Haswell" processor will arrive on June 3. Expect a crush of desktops, laptops, convertibles, detachables, and tablets to ensue. "In...

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