WhatsApp reportedly testing new voice-calling feature

WhatsApp reportedly testing new voice-calling feature  Some WhatsApp users are claiming that they have the option of a new voice-calling feature in their WhatsApp mobile applications, sparking speculations that the company is testing the new feature as it prepares to join the league of other messaging apps that already have the calling feature. According to Tech Crunch, one user has shared screenshots and video of the voice-calling feature in action, which he said was activated when someone who already had the feature called him. The user posted screenshots and video to Reddit as...

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Google’s Android One website reveals operating system’s 5.1 update

Google’s Android One website reveals operating system’s 5.1 update  Google’s Android One website has revealed the 5.1 update of the operating system for Android One smartphone platform today. According to the Verge, Android’s latest version available for Nexus smartphones and tablets was 5.0.2. Google has not yet commented on what is contained in Android 5.1 but a lot of changes have been reportedly seen on an Android One device that has been allegedly already updated. According to a report, Android Police said that the update is only being released in Android One markets...

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Xiaomi’s MIUI 6 OS adds style and function to Android

Xiaomi’s MIUI 6 OS adds style and function to Android Chinese smartphone manufacturer Xiaomi launched its 2014 flagship, , and the device is set to on sale on Tuesday in the country for about $325. While the phone isn’t exactly new, it does come with the latest version of MIUI, the company’s own flavor of Android. The Mi 4 is Xiaomi’s first device to get the update in English. MIUI 6 isn’t just for the Mi 4 though; it will soon show up on other Xiaomi devices through 2015. We did a hands-on test of the Mi...

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Pakistan's fourth Khushab nuclear reactor now operational

Pakistan's fourth Khushab nuclear reactor now operational Washington, Jan 17 (IANS) US-based Institute for Science and International Security has said that Pakistan's fourth heavy water reactor at Khushab nuclear site, which allows it to build a larger number of miniaturised plutonium-based nuclear weapons, is now operational. The reactor is a part of Pakistan's programme to increase the production of weapons-grade plutonium. "A recently purchased Digital Globe high resolution satellite image dated Jan 15, 2015 shows that Khushab's fourth reactor's external construction is complete and has become operational," David Albright and Serena Kelleher-Vergantini of...

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Can PM Narendra Modi work his magic on Indian science?

Can PM Narendra Modi work his magic on Indian science?  Prime ministers' speeches are seldom discussed beyond a day or two, and their addresses at the annual Science Congress are discussed still less. Successive prime ministers have waxed eloquent many times at the Science Congress, praising Indian scientists and promising better funding for their research. But without any specific proposals and follow-up action, their speeches and ideas were forgotten quickly, to be remembered and forgotten again in the next Science Congress. This year, however, seems to be different. At the Science Congress, Prime...

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Twitter to acquire Indian startup ZipDial: Report

Twitter to acquire Indian startup ZipDial: Report Twitter is in talks to acquire Zipdial, Tech Crunch reports. While not sure whether the deal has been closed or is in the process of getting closed, the publication is citing multiple sources with knowledge of talks taking place between the two companies. There could be a possibility of another company (Facebook?) also interested in acquiring ZipDial. The size of the deal is estimated to be between $30-40 million. ZipDial offers unique marketing solution where consumers give missed calls to a number to engage with an advertising...

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Flipkart aims to create 10,000 ‘millionaires’ in 2015

Flipkart aims to create 10,000 ‘millionaires’ in 2015 E-commerce major Flipkart today said it aims to help over 10,000 sellers generate business worth Rs 10 lakh through its platform this year. “In 2014, Flipkart helped over 2,000 sellers become millionaires through Flipkart sales. December 2014 alone saw over 500 sellers doing an average business of Rs 10 lakh each, while 50 sellers did an average of Rs 1 crore each,” Flipkart said in a statement. With a year on year growth of close to 30 per cent, apparels and consumer electronics categories have...

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Zomato enters US with a big bang

Zomato enters US with a big bang Zomato, the restaurant search application, today made its biggest acquisition ever by lapping up the Seattle-based restaurant search guide Urbanspoon for an undisclosed amount in an all-cash deal. Reports, however, have pegged the deal at around $60 million (Rs 373 crore ). The acquisition marks Zomato’s entry into the United States and also establishes its presence in Australia and Canada, while adding to its already dominant position in United Kingdom and New Zealand. The company has pretty much spent its entire last round of funding on this...

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India Rank Decreasing in Innovation Index : CSIR

India Rank Decreasing in Innovation Index : CSIR  Mumbai: R.A. Mashelkar, one of the top Indian scientists in the country right now has said that the country is lagging in innovative ideas. His assertion comes merely days after the Indian Science Congress became a laughing stock across the world when absurd claims were made by many during the otherwise very respectable science body in the country. The country has fallen 10 ranks down from being No. 66 in 2013 to No. 76 now, revealed eminent Indian scientist and former CSIR director general Raghunath Anant...

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Godrej Consumer acquires South Africa's firm Frika Hair

Godrej Consumer acquires South Africa's firm Frika Hair New Delhi: FMCG major Godrej Consumer Products Ltd (GCPL) on Tuesday said it has fully acquired South Africa's hair extensions firm Frika Hair (Pty) Ltd for an undisclosed sum in order to consolidate its position in the South African market. In a BSE filing, GCPL said, "It has entered into an agreement with Frika Hair (Pty) Ltd for the acquisition of 100 percent equity stake in its hair extensions business in South Africa." Commenting on the acquisition, GCPL Managing Director Vivek Gambhir said, "This acquisition reflects...

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Financial Express Maruti Suzuki hikes vehicle prices by up to Rs 31600

Financial Express Maruti Suzuki hikes vehicle prices by up to Rs 31600 New Delhi: Maruti Suzuki India Ltd, the country’s top carmaker by volume, will increase car prices by 4% following the government’s decision to halt tax breaks to auto makers beyond 31 December, a company executive told Reuters on Tuesday. A tax break was first granted in February last year to revive sluggish car sales and later extended until the end of 2014. Auto makers had been hoping the concession, amounting to 3-6% of the price of a car before the imposition...

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Honda hikes prices across its segment, Amaze, Brio, City to cost more

Honda hikes prices across its segment, Amaze, Brio, City to cost more Leading car manufacturer Honda has reportedly increased the prices of several of its vehicles, taking into consideration the decision of the government of rollback of excise duty concession. The rise in the price is also attributed to offset the rise in the input costs. Entry level car Brio's price has been hiked by Rs. 15,000 to Rs 18,000 and it will now cost between Rs 4.21 lakh and Rs 6.30 lakh (all prices ex- showroom Delhi). Prices of compact sedan Amaze...

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Hyundai ix25 Scores Perfect 5 on China NCAP Test

Hyundai ix25 Scores Perfect 5 on China NCAP Test The Hyundai ix25 compact SUV was put through its paces by the China New Car Assessment Program (C-NCAP) and emerged with a strong performance. The car received 5 out of 5 stars from the Chinese authority following a 4-crash tests including the side impact, crash and whiplash, 100 percent overlap front crash and 40 percent overlap front crash. The 100 percent frontal crash was performed with the car moving at 50kmph. The ix25 scored 15.89 points out of a possible 18 on this test....

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Toyota likely to offer airbags for all models of the Innova

Toyota likely to offer airbags for all models of the Innova Japanese carmaker Toyota has been a popular choice among car buying lot in the country. The brand that stands out in terms of quality has offered airbags as a standard feature in its line-up in the country. Among the current lot, the Etios Liva hatchback and Etios sedan have already received airbags as standard equipment. This time around the feature shall make its way to the Innova MPV as well. As per reports, the base trim shall get only the driver's side...

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Bookings open for Datsun Go+ MPV

Pay Rs 11000, book the new Datsun Go+ from Nissan Bookings for the upcoming Go+ MPV from Datsun will open from the 3rd 2015 for a sum of Rs. 11,000. The booking amount is completely refundable and the first 100 people to book the Datsun Go+ will be eligible for a free ‘Welcome Pack’ from Datsun. Bookings for the Go+ can be made at any Nissan showroom across India. The new Datsun Go+ is a compact MPV that measures in under 4 meters in length and is powered by a 1.2 litre petrol...

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Honda Cars hikes vehicle prices by up to Rs 60,000

Honda Cars hikes vehicle prices by up to Rs 60,000   Honda Cars India today increased prices of its vehicles by up to Rs 60,000 following the expiry of reduced excise duty concessions and also to offset rising input costs.   The company has raised the prices of its entry level car Brio in the range of Rs 15,000 to Rs 18,000 and it will now cost between Rs 4.21 lakh and Rs 6.30 lakh (all prices ex- showroom Delhi). Prices of compact sedan Amaze have been hiked in the range of 19,000...

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Hollywood heartthrob Richard Gere meets PM Narendra Modi

Hollywood heartthrob Richard Gere meets PM Narendra Modi The picture of the two was posted on Twitter by the official twitter handle of PMO. New Delhi: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's charm has held everyone captive ever since he took oath as the 15th Prime Minister of India.  We all know that be it a commoner, a celebrity, or any imminent international personality, when it comes to our PM, none can escape his aura. After Bollywood celebs like Amitabh Bachchan, Aamir Khan, and the likes who have rubbed their shoulders with the man of the moment,...

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Xiaomi Redmi 2 to come

Xiaomi Redmi 2 to come  Xiaomi unveils 'faster, better' Redmi 2 NEW DELHI: Chinese manufacturer Xiaomi has launched a low-cost TD-LTE smartphone Redmi 2, the successor of Redmi 1S. The smartphone will go on sale on January 15 in China and cost 699 yuan (approximately $110).  While Redmi 2 shares a few features with its predecessor, it has a few upgrades apart from the 4G-capability. The new model is powered by the 64-bit 1.2GHz quad-core Snapdragon 410 processor, while Redmi 1S comes with the 1.6GHz quad-core Snapdragon 400 chipset.  The front camera gets...

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