Articles by Gopala Paruchuri
Blockchain can add $5 bn to Indian economy in 5 years: Nasscom official
By Gokul Bhagabati New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) By increasing productivity and reducing cost, Blockchain technology has the potential to create value of up to $5 billion in India in the next five years, a…
Lifestyle changes one needs to make to avoid diabetes
New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) Diabetes is a chronic disease which has become very common nowadays. While lack of insulin and genetic history are among the factors, certain lifestyle habits such as poor diet, lack…
‘Paper Boy’ Teaser gets an excellent response
The teaser of ‘Paper Boy’ has garnered an amazing response and so far it has got over 2.5 Million digital views. On that note, the producers have thanked the audiences for a wonderful feedback and…
Google, Lenovo launch interactive ‘Smart Displays’ with Assistant
San Francisco, July 27 (IANS) Google has partnered Chinese technology company Lenovo to manufacture a new category of devices called “Smart Displays” which are interactive screens for smart home devices with Google Assistant. “With the…
Four held in J&K policeman murder case
Srinagar, July 27 (IANS) Four persons have been arrested in connection with the killing of a policeman and snatching of his firearm here in February, police said on Friday. Police Constable Farooq Ahmad was killed…
Will pass full benefits of GST rate cut to consumers, say tech companies
New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) Welcoming the government’s decision to slash Goods and Services Tax (GST) rates on over 50 items including refrigerators, washing machines and small televisions, several consumer electronics companies, including Samsung, have…
Mobiistar appoints new VP for sales and operations in India
New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) Vietnam-based smartphone maker Mobiistar on Friday announced the appointment of Ajitabh Jerath as Vice President for sales and operations (South and West) in India. With the brand venturing into the…
Yamuna flowing 16cm below danger mark
New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) The water level in river Yamuna here has reached 203.84 metres and is expected to touch the warning mark by Saturday morning, an official said on Friday. It is now…
Of mysteries, marketing and the core concepts of life
New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) Read a mysterious tale around a pregnant woman, who loses her husband and is herself vulnerable because of her association with the country’s intelligence agencies; read another mysterious story that…
India, UAE ink MoU to use technology for better governance
New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between India and the UAE to promote the use of digital technology for better governance, officials said. The MoU was signed by the…
NCLT dissolution orders awaited for Vodafone Idea to become reality
New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) The proposed merger of Vodafone India, Vodafone Mobile Services and Idea Cellular to form Vodafone Idea now awaits the dissolution order of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), Mumbai Bench,…
ASUS Zenfone 5Z 256GB variant to be available from July 30
New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) Taiwanese handset maker ASUS on Friday said the 8GB RAM and 256GB storage variant of its new flagship Zenfone 5Z smartphone will be available starting July 30 on Flipkart for…
US ready to work with Pakistan’s new leadership: State Department
Washington, July 27 (IANS) As Pakistan is set to form a new government, the US looks for opportunities to work with it to advance the goals of security and stability in South Asia, the State…
Wish I worded it better: Roseanne Barr on racist tweet
Los Angeles, July 27 (IANS) Actress-comedian Roseanne Barr says her racist tweet “cost her everything” and she wishes she had worded it “better”. Barr has apologised to people for her tweet about former Barack Obama…
1 killed in J&K explosion
Jammu, July 27 (IANS) A labourer from Bihar was killed and five others were injured in an explosion in Arnia sub-sector of the international border (IB) in Jammu and Kashmir on Friday, police said. The…
Palmeiras sack coach Machado
Rio de Janeiro, July 27 (IANS) Brazilian giants Palmeiras have sacked coach Roger Machado, less than a day after the club’s 1-0 loss to Fluminense. In a statement on their official website on Thursday, the…
Iran winger Jahanbakhsh joins Brighton
Tehran, July 27 (IANS) Iran’s international winger Alireza Jahanbakhsh has joined English Premier League side Brighton & Hove Albion, Tasnim news agency reported. Jahanbakhsh, who featured in all three of his country’s matches at the…
Of 18 states ruled by BJP, only one is in top five best-governed ones: Study
By Shreehari Paliath Mumbai, July 27 (IndiaSpend/IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), or a political alliance it is a part of, governs 18 of 29 states in India, home to nearly 63% of the countrys…
Checking phones during lectures can affect grades
New York, July 27 (IANS) Checking smartphones or tablets for non-academic purposes during lectures can lower your grades in the end term examination, suggests a new research. Students who do not use such devices themselves…