Bendable smartphones to see flexible storage chips Smartphone makers are striving to bring disruptive technologies to its devices. With every launch of a new smartphone, the companies are bringing bigger displays, enhanced cameras and advanced biometric security features. But the next big upgrade in the smartphone…
RBI may go for 25 bps rate cut in August: report The monetary policy committee of the Reserve Bank of India is expected to cut policy rates by 25 bps in August on weak growth and benign inflation, says a Bank of America Merrill Lynch (BofAML) report. “We estimate that old series GDP growth, at 4.5-5 per cent,…
Leander Paes did not meet criteria: Mahesh Bhupathi Following Leander Paes’ criticism against Mahesh Bhupathi’s selection criteria and his allegations of inconsistencies in his policy and bias, the latter hit back with vigour following his team’s victory over Uzbekistan. Bhupathi pulled no punches during his…
A R Murugadoss slams Priyadarshan-led National Awards jury, calls it biased The 64th National Awards have found itself in controversy since the announcement took place few days back. One of the most surprising winners was Akshay Kumar, who won the best actor award for ‘Rustom’ and social media went berserk over the…
Alleged EVM tampering: Opposition parties to meet EC today Opposition parties on Monday decided to take up unitedly with the Election Commission (EC) the issue of alleged EVM tampering in elections held in various states recently. Leaders of various opposition parties on Monday met in Parliament and decided to jointly…
US judge to consider Arkansas’ plan to execute 7 death row inmates in 11 days Arkansas is preparing to execute seven death row inmates in 11 days because it wants to carry out the sentences before its supply of an execution drug expires May 1. Judge Kristine Baker, who was appointed to US District Court for the…
EC to examine validity of Sasikala’s election as interim general secy: report VK Sasikala, who is serving her jail term in disproportionate assets case, is probably staring at further trouble even as the Election Commission has cancelled the RK Nagar bypolls following allegations of rampant corruption and bribery…