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Oppo Realme 1 to go on first sale on Amazon India; offers, prices, specifications

2018-05-25T03:05:00.002-07:00

Oppo Realme 1 to go on the first sale on Amazon India; offers, prices, specifications

The phone comes in two variants - 3GB RAM/32GB internal storage and 6GB RAM/128GB storage options and is priced at Rs 8,990 and Rs 13,990 respectively

Oppo Realme 1 will go on sale on Friday after it was unveiled earlier this month. It will be available exclusively on Amazon India beginning 12 pm. Amazon has created a dedicated webpage for the phone where interested buyers can opt to be notified by clicking on the ‘Notify Me’ tab.

The phone comes in two variants - 3GB RAM/32GB internal storage and 6GB RAM/128GB storage. While the 3GB version is priced at Rs 8,990, the 6GB version is priced at Rs 13,990.

The phone comes with a myriad of launch offers from Amazon India including cashback offer from SBI Card & Payment Services. The offer is valid till May 25 wherein the customer will get 5 percent cash back on Realme1 smartphones on a minimum transaction value of Rs 8,500. The offer is valid only once and the user will get the cashback credited to his account by July 25.

Additionally, Reliance Jio is offering a cashback of Rs 1,800 to existing to new customers. Under the offer called ‘Jio Realme Offer- 2018’, the telco will provide 36 cashback vouchers of Rs 50 to customers who perform their first recharge on the phone on or before September 30, 2018.

The third offer comes from Amazon which is offering 80 percent off on the user’s first Kindle eBook purchase with a discount amount not exceeding Rs 300. This offer is available only to users who will purchase the device between May 25, 2018, and June 25, 2018.

In addition to these offers, Amazon is also offering a No cost EMI option to users along with a free case and screen protection which come pre-applied.

Features

The phone sports 6.0-inch FHD+ screen with a display resolution of 1080 x 2160p and an aspect ratio of 78.9 percent. The phone comes powered by an octa-core MediaTek MT6771 Helio P60 processor and a Mali-G72 MP3 GPU. The device supports memory expansion of up to 256GB.

The device sports a 13MP primary camera with an aperture rate of f/2.2 and an LED Flash for low-light photography. The sensor is capable of capturing 1080p video at 30fps along with other features such as geo-tagging, touch focus, face detection, HDR. It has an 8MP front camera with a f/2.2 aperture.

The phone comes with a 3,410 mAh battery and is available in Diamond Black, Solar Red, Moonlight Silver colour options.

BOLLYWOOD MOVIE "PARMANU " REVIEW: THE STORY OF POKHRAN FILM REVIEW| 'PARMANU' IS A NATIONALIST DRAMA THAT ENDS LIKE A HORROR FILM

2018-05-25T02:53:00.000-07:00

BOLLYWOOD MOVIE "PARMANU " REVIEW: THE STORY OF POKHRAN FILM REVIEW| 'PARMANU' IS A NATIONALIST DRAMA THAT ENDS LIKE A HORROR FILM

Abhishek Sharma’s Parmanu, based on the 1998 Pokhran nuclear tests, poses a question that has fascinated audiences and critics for a long time: Can fiction – or any piece of art – transcend its moral obligation? In fact, should art be subjected to such a condition at all? It’s a question that corners the censor board frequently, but what happens when the viewpoint is flipped, when we have to assess a film that doesn’t agree with our worldview? There’s a term for such a fictional depiction, “propaganda”, which often obscures more than it illuminates. How difficult is it to enjoy a film – or rather see it ‘fairly’ – when you vehemently disagree with its foundational thesis?

From its very first frame, which sees the detonation of a nuclear bomb as a celebration rather than destruction, Parmanu makes its intentions, its reasons for existence, clear. This is going to be a jingoistic piece, dedicated as it is to “soldiers, scientists and engineers of India”, which will project a dangerous national misstep as a moral and technological triumph. At this point, which is Parmanu’s first five minutes, you can either walk out of the film (if its moral transgressions feel so unforgivable), or you can hang on, if you don’t feel as strongly about them – or even better if you don’t see them at all.

The problem with jingoistic films is the problem with jingoism – it is essentially futile. "George Carlin once said," Pride should be reserved for you to attain or obtain glory, nothing happens with the accident of birth. " Being Irish isn’t a skill; it’s a fucking genetic accident. You wouldn’t say I’m proud to be 5’11.” Over the last few years, though, with the Narendra Modi-led government at the Centre, nationalism is a drug we can’t get enough of. That wave has blown through Hindi cinema as well. And it makes sense – nationalism and (dumbed down) mainstream cinema share a lot in common: both create common heroes and villains, both fixate on delivering a message (one that is invariably ‘inspirational’), both weave narratives that distract us from our flaws and make us feel good about ourselves.

Parmanu opens to its hero, Ashwat Rana (John Abraham), an IAS officer, trumpeting his patriotism. India should become a nuclear state, he says, handing his boss, the principal secretary to the prime minister, a report detailing that plan. However, a few weeks later, when the Indian government fails to covertly execute the mission, it is heavily castigated by the US, and Ashwat is made the scapegoat and fired.

Besides a story drenched in pathos, Ashwat is an ideal character for other reasons too. He, to begin with, is an engineer from IIT. His father was a colonel in the army, who fought against China in the 1962 war, winning the “Veer Chakra”. Ashwat, and consequently this film, is obsessed with the army (no one is surprised). In less than 15 minutes, Ashwat’s father and his medal are either shown or referenced thrice. Later, we find out that Ashwat wanted to join the army but couldn’t because of a flat foot (of course).

Ashwat, a smart, moral, conscientious officer, is dedicated to the cause of the nation – so much so that the film is compelled to remind us of it every five minutes. For instance, after getting fired, he moves to Mussoorie, where he coaches IAS aspirants. (The film slips in that he doesn’t charge more for extra classes.) When one of his students says that he wants to join the IAS for the comfort and prestige of a government job, Ashwat loses it. “Being a civil servant means serving the country,” he says. “Desh ki seva” is repeated enough times in the film, with few good reasons. Remember the unbearable cop from this year’s Raid? Ashwat is a slightly more tolerable version of him.

Three years later, in 1998, when the bulk of the film is set, Ashwat meets Himanshu Shukla (Boman Irani), the new principal secretary to the prime minister, Atal Bihari Vajpayee, who shows a renewed interest in India’s nuclear capabilities. Since the film thinks India becoming a nuclear power is one of the best things to have happened to the country (and perhaps even to the world), it is in awe of Vajpayee. There is old footage of Vajpayee’s swearing-in ceremony, his speech in parliament during the no-confidence motion, his speech after the nuclear tests.

But like most jingoistic dramas, Parmanu is at times less about pride – the quiet confidence in your abilities – and more about poking fun at others, willfully done through misleading stereotypes. Here the target is the US – more specifically its Central Intelligence Agency. But here too, the film seems lazy and smug. The CIA officer looks like a pissed off, stressed out automaton who keeps squeezing a stress ball that has a world map on it (yes, very symbolic) while looking at images from a surveillance satellite. There’s nothing about this man that indicates credible or even human. And that is the most unfortunate flaw of films like this – that the chest-thumping chants of ‘my country greatest’ comes at the cost of dehumanising something foreign.

There’s also a ridiculous fight between Ashwat and an ISI agent that looks like it’s straight from a bad 1990s film. Moreover, since Parmanu’s characters are fictional, Sharma overreaches in extrapolating their personal lives. As a result, one of the subplots resembles a silly domestic drama, almost out of tune with the rest of the film.

But the most disappointing bit about Parmanu is that it’s tone-deaf. This is crucial because the combination of cluelessness and patriotism in a film about the nuclear explosion isn’t encouraging. If this is how the majority defines being “a global power”, then even democracy can’t save us. Consider this scene: the plutonium core responsible for the nuclear tests sits at the back of a van, getting transferred from Bhabha Atomic Research Centre to Pokhran. At one point, the van jerks and the core slides. A senior scientist gets worried for a moment, holds the core, and says with unmistakable pride, “If this explodes, this town will be destroyed in minutes.” He then pauses, smiles and says, “Made in India.”

Parmanu also inadvertently parodies itself. For all its talk about the ingenuity of India’s scientists and the bravery of its armed forces, it is ultimately able to conduct the tests, according to the film, because of an abiding ‘Indianness’: power cut. A smart, self-aware film would have made a joke out of it, but Parmanu is too contained in itself to look at anything else.

This is a pity because it is relatively not a shoddy film. Even if you disagree with its premise, the film is consistent in its own world, moving at a rapid pace, sweating the small stuff. It has an impressive ensemble – the five personnel in charge of the tests – whose members share pleasant chemistry with each other. (Yogendra Tiku in particular, as the harried, stuck-up Defence Research and Development Organisation scientist, is a delight.) For a film whose climax is already known, it does a commendable job of sustaining the tension; the attention to detail and research keep you invested in the mission’s outcome. (That said though, the standards of mainstream Bollywood are so low that most times, doing your job is a good job.)

Parmanu releases at a time when the threat of a nuclear war – with Donald Trump as the US president and Kim Jong-un as the Supreme Leader of North Korea – is real. Taking something so destructive and spinning an inspirational yarn out of it says something penetrating about the state of the Indian mind today – that we’ve become so insecure and fearful that we see rainbows on a noxious mushroom cloud. This perfectly sums up Parmanu as well: a nationalist drama that ends like a horror film.

TAMIL NADU SSLC RESULTS IN 2018: TN 10TH RESULT NOW ON BOARDS OFFICIAL WEBSITE

2018-05-23T02:52:00.000-07:00

TAMIL NADU SSLC RESULTS in 2018: TN 10TH RESULT NOW ON BOARDS OFFICIAL WEBSITE

The Directorate of Government Examinations (DGE) Tamil Nadu has published the result for Class 10 or SSLC today, on Wednesday, May 23. The candidates can check their scores at the official websites — tnresults.nic.in,dge.tn.gov.in, http://www.dge1.tn.nic.in and dge1.tn.nic.in. Students need to enter their registration number and date of birth and click on submit in order to obtain scores. Pass percentage 10th result stands at 94.5 percent with Sivagangai district scoring the highest with 98.5. The girls have outperformed boys by scoring 96.4 percent while boys have gained 92.5 percent. About 5456 schools score 100 percent.

As per reports, a total of 186 prisoners were also selected for the SSLC examination out of which 76 have passed. Last year, District Virudhu Nagar was at the top position with 98.55 percent. Kanyakumari was at the second position, followed by Ramanathapuram at third. In 2016, Erode with 98.48 percent claimed the first position among all the districts.

Tamil Nadu SSLC results in 2018 date and time

The Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC) exams 2018 result will be declared today, on May 23 at 9:30 am at the official websites mentioned above. From this year, the state education department has decided not to release ranks and toppers name to discourage unhealthy competition among students. " Class 10 exams began on 16th April and ended on April 20, 2018. "For Class 11 (plus 1), the papers began on March 7, 2018, and ended on April 16." "Class 12 (plus 2) exams began on March 3 and ended on April 6, 2018."

"Last year, a total of 9,82,0 9 7 students appeared for the examination in Tamil Nadu, the result was released on May 19th"."Among them, 94.4 percent of students passed examinations and girls with a percentage of 94.5 percent outshone boys, which had a pass percentage of 89.3 percent."A total of 5059 schools had scored 100 percent.

Among districts, Virudhunagar scored the highest pass percentage of 98.55 followed by Kanyakumari which was at 98.17 percent. "Since 2017, the results were sent on SMS for class 10 and class 12 students this year."

MOWGLI TRAILER: FIRST TRAILER FOR ANDY SERKIS ' MOWGLI' PROMISES PLENTY OF DARKNESS

2018-05-22T03:18:00.000-07:00

MOWGLI TRAILER: FIRST TRAILER FOR ANDY SERKIS ' MOWGLI' PROMISES PLENTY OF DARKNESS

Warner Bros. has released its first trailer for “Mowgli,” director Andy Serkis’ decidedly downbeat version of “The Jungle Book,” based on Rudyard Kipling‘s classic 19th Century tale of the boy who grew up in the jungles of India.

The studio appears to be making a major effort to differentiate the movie from Disney’s 2016 hit “The Jungle Book,” which generated $966 million in the worldwide box office. The CGI footage for “Mowgli” features genuinely threatening beasts such as the malevolent tiger Shere Khan, voiced by Benedict Cumberbatch, who asserts, “My, my, how you’ve grown.”

The comedy-free trailer launches with Mowgli imprisoned in a wooden cage. He’s told by his friend Bagheera, voiced by Christian Bale, “When you were a cub, I looked you in the eye and saw no fear.”

There are none of the light comic tones of “The Jungle Book,” which featured a winning Bill Murray as Baloo the Bear belting out “The Bare Necessities.” Serkis is portraying Baloo in this version, adding to his extensive resume for CGI characters after playing Gollum in “The Lord of the Rings” films and Caesar in the recent “Planet of the Apes” trilogy.

The film also stars Rohan Chand as Mowgli, Matthew Rhys, and Freida Pinto, with motion capture performances by Cate Blanchett and Naomie Harris in addition to Cumberbatch, Bale, and Serkis.

Warner Bros. will release “Mowgli” on Oct. 19. Watch the trailer above."

BIG BOSS WILL BE TWICE AS FUN IN SEASON 12, YOU CAN ALSO AUDITION, KNOW HOW

2018-05-21T03:26:00.000-07:00

BIG BOSS WILL BE TWICE AS FUN IN SEASON 12, YOU CAN ALSO AUDITION, KNOW HOW

There is a great news for the fancy of TV's most popular reality show BIG BOSS. The makers of the show have been preparing for the Season 12 and show that the show will be telecast soon due to this year's show every year.

In order to make BIG BOSS Season 12 more interesting than ever, the makers are thinking of doing something new. This time it's heard that the season 12 theme will be in pairs. If you also want to be a part of BIG BOSS, then you will not have to audition alone but with the pair. By June 15, its auditions will be done. The complete processor entry has been given online. But the final selection of the Contestant will be done by the committee.

Explain that according to the company's website, the BIG BOSS12 is going to be seen in the Contestant pair. The participants of the show have to give auditions only in pairs. It can become a partner, brother, sister, friend, boss, mother and wife. Along with this, there is also a plan to make many changes in the show. The news is that this time this entry will be done by the pairs, then the show's host may also be two. That is twice the number of BIG BOSS coming in.

MOTO G6, MOTO G6 PLAY TO LAUNCH IN INDIA SOON, COMPANY CONFIRMS

2018-05-21T03:15:00.000-07:00

MOTO G6, MOTO G6 PLAY TO LAUNCH IN INDIA SOON, COMPANY CONFIRMS

Motorola on Monday confirmed that the latest avatars of one of the most successful phones in the company's history, Moto G6 and G6 Play will be launched on June 4. As of now, the pricing and launch offers for both the devices haven't been revealed.

The Moto G6 will be Amazon exclusive, while Moto G6 Play will be coming to Flipkart. You can also buy both the phones via MotoHub, Motorola's retail outlet, as well.

Last month, Lenovo-owned Motorola launched the Moto G6 and G6 Play in Brazil for $249 (approximately Rs.16,500) and $199 (approximately Rs.13,000) respectively.

Unlike last year's Moto G5, the Moto G6 looks more premium sporting a glass back. The phone has a 5.7-inch full HD+ Max Vision display at 2160 x 1080 resolution with an 18:9 aspect ratio. The device is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 SoC paired 4GB or 6GB RAM depending on the Moto G6 variant. While Moto G6 Play comes with a Snapdragon 430 SoC and 2GB or 3GB, depending on the variant.

"Like its competitors, Moto G6 has a dual camera setup with a 12-megapixel primary sensor and 5-megapixel secondary sensor."On the front, there is a 16-megapixel selfie camera with flash. The phone has a 3000mAh battery, which supports TurboPower charging along with USB Type C port for charging and data transfer.

In the last few years, Motorola's G series has gained a lot of praise for being one of the best affordable smartphones. However, coming to 2018, the Indian smartphone landscape is no longer the same, especially in the Rs.10,000- 20,000 price range with Xiaomi established as the top player.

With Xiaomi's Redmi Note 5 Pro selling like hot cakes and Mi A2 on the horizon, things won't be easy for Moto G6, especially with Huawei’s Honor hot on their heels.

RAILWAY RECRUITMENT 2018: THERE ARE 9000 RPF AND RPSF RAILWAY CONSTABLE RECRUITMENT 2018

2018-05-20T02:33:00.000-07:00

RAILWAY RECRUITMENT 2018: THERE ARE 9000 RPF AND RPSF RAILWAY CONSTABLE RECRUITMENT 2018

Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has invited applications for the Constable Recruitment 2018 RPF and (RPSF) (RPF / RPSF Recruitment 2018) in different zones of the railway. A notification has been issued for this. Candidates will be able to apply on this website http://constable.rpfonlinereg.org from June 1. Notification (Employment Notice number constable / RPF 01/2018) has been issued.

The application process will start from 1 June 10 and end on June 30. Through this recruitment process, about 9,000 posts will be recruited. Out of which 4403 male and 4216 female posts are. The applicants will be selected in two phases. For this, there will be written an examination in the first phase. Based on the marks obtained in the written examination, students will be shortlisted for a physical fitness test.

The minimum age of candidates for these posts maybe 18 years and up to 25 years. For the Constable Executive-Post, the candidate must have a BSc / Matric degree. The last date for application is June 30. Online computer best test for recruitment will be held in September or October.

RANA DAGGUBATI IN JUNIOR NTR BIOPIC?

2018-05-20T02:19:00.000-07:00

RANA DAGGUBATI IN JUNIOR NTR BIOPIC?

A few days ago, news about director Teja quitting the NTR biopic made it to the headlines, creating quite a stir. While there was much speculation about who would get the opportunity to direct this prestigious venture, reports surfaced that N Balakrishna, who plays the title role in it, will be doing it himself.

However, we now hear that a senior director has been roped in for the project and the announcement will be made on May 28th, which happens to be the birth anniversary of the legendary actor and politician NT Rama Rao.

Sources in the know say that the filmmakers are in the process of making many more exciting announcements on that day. Being Balayya’s dream project, a lot of research has gone into it and the biopic will have several interesting facts about the late Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, NT Rama Rao.

Interestingly, the biopic is being jointly produced by Balayya with Vishu Induri and Sai Korraputi. Earlier, the makers of the biopic said that they are scouting for a suitable actor to play NTR’s wife Basavatharakam and it is now finalised that Vidya Balan will be seen in that role. Reports say that the award-winning actor has allotted dates in July and her portions will be shot then.

Another major announcement that is expected to be made on May 28th is the inclusion of Rana Daggubati to the star cast of this biopic. We hear that the Baahubali star has been approached to play NTR’s son-in-law and the current chief minister of Andhra N Chandra Babu Naidu. It may be mentioned here that Chandra Babu Naidu’s son Nara Lokesh is married to Balayya’s daughter.

The shooting of the film began on 29th March 2018 at the Ramakrishna Cine Studios in Hyderabad. Nandamuri Balakrishna, who plays NTR, was worn as Duryodhana and the film Dana Veera Sora Karna started her father's most popular talk with 'Yemantive Yemantive'. The filming began with the Vice President of India Venkaiah Naidu giving the first clap and veteran director K Raghavendra Rao directing the first shot.

RUSKIN BOND REMEMBERS 60 YEARS OF TRAVEL FROM STUMBLING THROUGH LIFE ON THE ROOF

2018-05-19T05:50:00.000-07:00

RUSKIN BOND REMEMBERS 60 YEARS OF TRAVEL FROM STUMBLING THROUGH LIFE ON THE ROOF

Up above the hills, where a forest of nodding flowers and an endless valley of Himalayan mountains paint the sky, lives one of India's most loved writers — Ruskin Bond.

He has lived in this humble Ivy Cottage since 1981 and has penned numerous tales to traverse a 68-year-long journey exclusively spent in writing. And even as he turns 84, he shows no signs of slowing down. "In fact, I think I am writing more now," he revealed in an exclusive interview to IANS at his residence ahead of his 84th birthday.

Bond's vivid tales from the Ivy Cottage and his descriptions of the view from the window at the foot of his bed can often be deceiving for what one imagines to be some sort of a mansion of a celebrated writer is actually a humble first-floor flat of "an ordinary man". "I've never cared for riches; what will I do with them?" he asks.

And yet, when Rusty, as his readers lovingly call him, looks back at his writerly life, memories of several consecutive years when his love for writing plunged him into financial depths come flashing by. There were very few resources and opportunities for writers when he set out with his literary career. Multinational publishers were yet to find a footing in India and so, as his longtime friend and publisher David Davidar puts it, "Our would be the man of letters set sail for England".

In England, he found a home for The Room on the Roof, his very first novel that won him the prestigious John Llewellyn Rhys Prize in 1957 at the mere age of 23. But contrary to the prevailing notion, Bond contended, that his time in England was not very fruitful.

"The Room on the Roof was what I carried with myself from India. I wrote very less there; or even in Delhi, there was no writing at all," he said. And thus, from the royalty advance that he was paid for his first novel, he sailed back to India. Stopping by in Karachi, he went looking for the names and contacts of editors whom he could "bombard" with his stories and articles. The then young man wanted to make a living by freelancing his writings.

The Illustrated Weekly of India and The Statesman were the main sources of income for Bond during the 1950s to the 1970s and even the 1980s, paying about Rs 35 to Rs 50 per write-up. He constantly churned out stories and articles because they were his "bread and butter". And when things went really bad, he even did some odd jobs.

Things changed for the struggling writer when publishing houses began to find a footing in India. Penguin India came in 1985 — and the publishing space would change forever. It started publishing in 1987 with only six books. Five years later, in 1992, HarperCollins arrived and other major publishing houses followed. Even though Rupa was founded way back in 1936, its publishing gained a lot more momentum after their arrival. So did the rise of other home-grown publishers.

While the search for authentic stories from India was just beginning, there was Bond, with his tonnes and tonnes of stories and articles, ready to be compiled in anthologies and collections. The freelancer soon became an adored figure — loved and revered by generations of readers.

"Of course I want the royalty checks, but my desires are very simple. I did not have a very happy childhood so I want to ensure that my grandchildren have a secured life, so should Rakesh and Bina (his adopted family)," he noted.

For the last 37 years, he has lived on the top floor of "this windswept, somewhat shaky house on the edge of a spur" in Landour. His bedroom window (in the picture) opens "on to the sky, clouds, the Doon valley and the Suswa river — silver in the setting sun — and range upon range of mountains striding away into the distance". But thousands of others living nearby too have a similar view, so what is it that strikes a chord with Bond and perhaps not so much with others?

A child at heart, Bond leads this visiting correspondent to the legendary window and says, "Nobody, nobody has this view". At night, "The sky is tremendous with stars", the sparrows come at noon "to squabble on the windowsill" and clouds are "passers-by" during the day. "Here I sit," he says, pointing to a small bed, tucked in the far end corner of the room, "and write".

There are occasional visitors, trekking all the way from Mussoorie to see his house. "Yesterday, someone was clicking pictures of my staircase and I thought this is the worst staircase in all of Mussoorie, why would someone want its pictures? Then he saw me looking out of the window and the camera immediately turned towards me, I quietly disappeared," he laughed.

The postman comes four to five times a week, bringing letters and gifts from readers. And in these calm and serene, undisturbed and solitary surroundings, Bond sets his pen to paper — every day without fail.

A chronicler of his life, almost everything that Bond has written comes from his own experiences. He maintained that he is writing more than ever before because, apart from his memory growing stronger with age, he has a much broader and larger range of people and experiences to write about. In his latest book Stumbling Through Life (Rupa) releasing on his birthday, he weaves together a selection of his essays and writings to bring to the reader the rich tapestry of his life, peppered as it is with delightful eccentricities and a geniality rarely found.

"If someday I am to be remembered at all, it should be for the stories and tales I have written. I am a very simple man, always believed in the beauty of small things, I am grateful to the readers for loving me so much. My stories belong to them as much as they belong to me," he says, his voice soft and emotional.

HERE ARE THE TOP 5 REASONS TO WATCH A SUPERHERO FILM DEADPOOL 2 IN HINDI

2018-05-18T23:07:00.000-07:00

HERE ARE THE TOP 5 REASONS TO WATCH A SUPERHERO FILM DEADPOOL 2 IN HINDI

Everyone is excited to see Deadpool 2, but have you seen 'death by mouth' in Hindi? Of course, no one plays Deepol 2 better than Ryan Reynolds, but no Bollywood in Hindi can hear better than our Bollywood home Ranveer Singh

"If you do not know before, Bollywood star Ranveer Singh has raised the voice of the Hindi version of Wade Wilson A.K.A Deadpool in Deadpool 2 and this is an ideal match." If you try to think of a Ryan Reynolds equivalent in Bollywood who can match his wit, quirks and the street-smart attitude that he injects into the Deadpool character, you’ll realise that there is no one better than Ranveer Singh, who could play the merc with a mouth.

While A-list stars like Varun Dhawan and Tiger Shroff have already voiced Marvel superhero characters in the past. Varun voiced Captain America/Steve Rogers in Captain America: Civil War while Tiger Shroff voiced Spiderman/Peter Parker in Spiderman: Homecoming, even they didn’t fit the bill as Ranveer does.

His quirky style, loud fashion and don’t give a damn attitude are just the elements required to play the Deadpool character and according to reviewers, the actor has nailed it. Add to that there are also many other reasons why you would enjoy Deadpool 2 in Hindi.

Here are five reasons why:

Ranveer Singh

There should be no better reason to watch Deadpool 2 in Hindi than to hear Ranveer Singh bring the same loud humour on-screen that he is known for even in his real life. One of the biggest stars in Bollywood, the Deadpool voice-artist was ecstatic while announcing his arrival as Deadpool. So much so, he also had a tiny battle of the wits with none other than Ryan Reynolds himself.

Bhuvan Bam

Arguably the biggest YouTube personality in India, Bhuvan Bam, known for his comic skits on the social media website has also lent his voice for an extremely endearing character in the film. Any guesses? It is Deadpool’s favourite Taxi driver Dopinder. So, if you are a fan of Bam, you can’t afford to miss him voicing the coolest cab driver ever.

Critic’s Approve

Film critics who have seen the film in Hindi are already raving about it, especially Ranveer’s voiceover in the film is one thing they loved above all else. Add to that, they also said that while they weren’t expecting a Hindi-dubbed version of Deadpool 2 to be anything but average, it turned out to be awesome.

Bollywood References

Unlike the times when you watched the first Deadpool and couldn’t figure out half of the American pop culture references, including the Ferris Bueller's Day Off jokes, if you watch Deadpool 2 in Hindi, you will get every single reference made by the merc with a mouth. That’s because all of the references in the Hindi version of Deadpool 2 is from old Bollywood films.

Hindi Crass is better than Swearing in English

In an Exclusive interview with zoomtv.com, Ranveer Singh himself said and in all honesty, we too agree that swearing in Hindi is a lot funnier and sounds a lot crasser than swearing in English. Wouldn’t you agree? Let us know if you too are as excited to watch our very own Ranveer Singh as Deadpool as we are.

CHSE ODISHA RESULT 2018 DATE AND TIME CONFIRMED: WHEN AND HOW TO CHECK CHSE +2 SCIENCE RESULT

2018-05-18T22:44:00.000-07:00

CHSE ODISHA RESULT 2018 DATE AND TIME CONFIRMED: WHEN AND HOW TO CHECK CHSE +2 SCIENCE RESULT

The Council of Higher Secondary Education, CHSE Odisha is going to announce shortly the CHSE Odisha +2 Science Results 2018 or Odisha +2 Result 2018 or Class 12 science results today on CHSE’s official website-chseodisha.nic.in at 11 AM. The students will also be able to check CHSE +2 results on orissaresults.nic.in, indiaresults.com and examresults.net. The Council of Higher Secondary Education conducted the class 12 science exams from March 6 to March 28. This year, around 3,80,707 students from 1,504 colleges in Science, Arts, Commerce and Vocational education streams had appeared for Odisha plus 2 annual examinations in 1,106 centres across the state.

Last year, CHSE, Odisha had declared the class 12 examination results on May 31. In 2017, 80.80 percent people students managed to clear the examination in science stream whereas 71.55 percent and 70.39 percent students passed the examination respectively. This year, as a part of the security measures inside the exam halls, except the centre superintendent, the Board has barred exam centre officials, teachers, employees, squad members and candidates from carrying mobile phones into the centres.

CHSE +2 result 2018 date:

The Council of Higher Secondary Education (CHSE) will announce the class 12 science examination results on May 19.

CHSE +2 result 2018 time:

The results of Class 12 science examination will be announced at 11 AM on May 19.

CHSE +2 result 2018 website:

The results of class 12 science examination can be checked on board’s official website chseodisha.nic.in, and orissaresults.nic.in. Results can also be checked on some other websites such as examresults.net and indiaresults.com.

How to check the result of CHSE Odisha +2 Science Exam:

1. Click on the link website link–chseodisha.nic.in

2. Click on the class 12 science result link

3. A new page will open

4. Submit your details like roll number, name etc.

5. Download or print your result

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ONEPLUS 6 LAUNCHED IN CHINA| ONEPLUS 6 FIRST IMPRESSIONS REVIEW| FULL SPECIFICATIONS| FEATURES| PRICE AND MORE

2018-05-17T00:55:00.000-07:00

ONEPLUS 6 LAUNCHED IN CHINA| ONEPLUS 6 FIRST IMPRESSIONS REVIEW| FULL SPECIFICATIONS| FEATURES| PRICE AND MORE

The OnePlus 6 is presently the most powerful beast amongst smartphones that is powered by a Snapdragon 845 with 8GB RAM and 256GB storage.

OnePlus 6 is fairly a new company in the smartphone industry but it seems like an old player given its growing popularity in the market. Just a few hours ago, OnePlus raised the curtains over its new flagship smartphone OnePlus 6. The all-new OnePlus 6 is technically the company's eighth smartphone and aims to challenge some of the big names in the premium smartphone segment.

With all the hype OnePlus has generated over the past few weeks, it sure seems a lot of burden on OnePlus 6’s shoulders. You will have to wait for our review to find out if the smartphone offers a worthy package or not, till then here are our first impressions of the OnePlus 6 smartphone.

To get the basics first, OnePlus 6 got launched globally at an event in London on May 16 and will be launched in the Indian market at an event in Mumbai scheduled for 3 pm today. The smartphone comes in three colour options -- Mirror Black, Midnight Black and Silk White. Alongside with these, there's also a special Marvel Avengers Limited Edition. We have been using the Mirror Black variant of the device.

At first glance, OnePlus 6 appears just like its predecessor OnePlus 5T. However, on a closer look, one can notice several changes. The overall essence is that of a typical OnePlus handset. Other than that you have an elliptical-shaped fingerprint sensor at the back, new position for the dual rear cameras, change in position of the alert slider to the right (finally!) and of course, the notch on the display (slight cutout on the display). It is yet to be seen how many apps support this notch but at least during the in brief time we had with the device, we did see OnePlus’ own apps not shying away from covering the notch most of the times.

What’s also interesting is the arrival of the glass back panel, something OnePlus is doing for the first time and seems to have done it in a right way. The Mirror Black variant we are using is the most glossy variant you can get. Although Midnight Black and Silk White versions also have a glass back panel, they are designed in a way that they hide the smudges and fingerprints, something users may like.

What they won’t like is that despite having a glass back, which improves signal reception, the smartphone lacks wireless charging tech. The OnePlus 6 sticks with its Dash Charging technology.

As expected, the smartphone runs Android 8.1 Oreo-based OxygenOS 5.1.2 out of the box and supports Android P beta as well. So you can use all the Oreo goodies in this device along with some new features OxygenOS brings onboard. There’s no major overhaul on the UI front except for some subtle changes. These are visible when you move the alert slider or when you use screen gestures.

There are some new gestures that aim to make it easier for you to access the Home Screen faster using screen swipes. You can turn it on from the Settings app and get rid of the on-screen navigation buttons. The gaming mode has also been improved and so has the connectivity speed support. You will also find a new way to search for apps in the app drawer.

But then everything depends on how familiar they become and how fast. Talking about ‘fast’, OnePlus claims it has worked on its UI to make app opening animations and other such changes snappier than before. For end users, this won’t matter as it's just a matter of microseconds. But nonetheless, it makes OnePlus 6 sound good. We are still in the process of testing the UI and the processing speed of the device so we won’t jump to conclusion yet.

At 16MP and 20MP, OnePlus 6 keeps the rear camera count same as in OnePlus 5T but the Sony IMX sensors it uses have been upgraded to Sony IMX519 and Sony IM376K. The aperture also stays the same at f/1.7 for the primary camera. As mentioned by the company co-founder Carl Pei at the time of the launch, the ‘flagship killer’ has slow-motion video recording but at 480fps tops instead of 960fps which is seen in other flagships these days. But it has also got the ability to shoot 4K videos at 60fps, while others stay at 30fps.

The front-facing camera stays the same at 16MP and the sensor too is shared from the OnePlus 5T but the smartphone some software tricks up its sleeve with the new features in the portrait mode. We are yet to test the cameras in different conditions so stay tuned for our review for this.

As for the battery, this also remains the same at 3300mAh. For now, our OnePlus 6 unit lasted for nearly 12 hours before it died completely. We expect it to perform better with time. More details on it later. It is worth noting that although the 3300mAh battery stays the same, it may perform better given the efficient Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 processor.

Prices for the OnePlus 6 were as follows:

6GB + 64GB costs $529 (approximately Rs 35,800)
8GB + 128GB costs $579 (approximately Rs 39,200)
8GB + 256GB costs $629 (approximately Rs 42,555)

REALME 1 LAUNCHED IN INDIA: KNOW ALL ABOUT ITS FULL SPECIFICATIONS, PRICE, FEATURES AND MORE

2018-05-16T08:58:00.000-07:00

REALME 1 LAUNCHED IN INDIA: KNOW ALL ABOUT ITS FULL SPECIFICATIONS, PRICE, FEATURES AND MORE

Realme 1 India launched the first Smartphone in the new Oppo brand for the country on Tuesday. The Realme brand is aimed at the Indian youth and meant for e-commerce channels, with Oppo naming Amazon India as its strategic partner for the launch of Realme 1, which will be exclusively available on the online marketplace. The smartphone's styling is similar to the 'glossy diamond-cut design' seen on recent offerings from Oppo - such as the Oppo F7 and Oppo A3 - though the company has foregone the iPhone X-style display notch seen on these two offerings. The Realme brand - positioned as a "premium mid-range smartphone brand" - will comprise smartphones in the Rs. 10,000 to Rs. 20,000 price range, however, more premium models can be expected in the future, the company said. The smartphone is a 'Made in India' product.

Realme 1 price in India, launch offers

The Realme 1 price in India starts at Rs. 8,990 for the 3GB RAM/ 32GB storage variant and goes up to Rs. 10,990 for the 4GB RAM/ 64GB storage variant, and the top-model 6GB RAM/ 128GB storage variant has been priced at Rs. 13,990. "This Diamond Black, Moonlight Silver (coming in June), and the country will be made available in solar red colours." At this price range, the company is looking to take on the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro, which is available at Rs. 14,999 for its 4GB RAM, 64GB storage, and Rs. 16,999 for the 6GB RAM, 64GB storage variant.

The smartphone's first sale will be held at 12pm IST on May 25 on Amazon India, with the Realme 1 6GB RAM/ 128GB and 3GB RAM/ 32GB variants made available in this sale in Diamond Black and Solar Red colours."The company says that after one-month Moonlight Silver and Diamond Black will come with a 4 GB RAM / 64GB storage variant.". Realme 1 launch offer, a smartphone is being presented back 5 percent cash on SBI card, live profit is about Rs. 4,850 (Details here), a free case, and a free screen protector. If they have not bought one before, buyers will receive 80 percent discount on kindle ebook (up to Rs 300).

Realme 1 specifications

The dual-SIM Realme 1 runs ColorOS 5.0 based on Android 8.1 Oreo, complete with an India-specific theme. "It runs a 6-inch Full-HD (1080x2160 pixel) display with 84 -75 percent screen-to-body ratio." It is powered by an Octo-Core MediaTek Helio P60 SOC, which is up to 2 GBs, with a version based on 3 GB, 4GB, or 6 GB RAM, as well as a dual-core AI-specific chip.

"Realme 1 is a 13-megapixel rear camera with LED flash and 8-megapixel front camera." The company is saying about the use of OPO's AI Beauty 2.0 feature that apart from beauty, 296-point provides face recognition too. The smartphone also offers Face Unlock (said to unlock the smartphone in 0.1 seconds), but it doesn't have a fingerprint sensor. "Realme 1 has an AR sticker for both front and rear cameras."

For storage, Realme 1 comes with 32 GB, 64 GB and 128 GB inbuilt storage, based on the version, each of which is characterized by its dedicated card slot through the MicroSD card.

"In the case of connectivity options, the company is telling the presence of dual 4G voltage support in Realme 1." It is powered by 3410 mAh battery. " Built out of a fibreglass body, the Realme 1 measures 156x75.3x7.8mm and weighs 158 grams. The company is also touting an AI Board assistant on board.

NOKIA X6 LAUNCHED IN CHINA: KNOW ALL ABOUT ITS FULL SPECIFICATIONS, FEATURE, PRICE AND MORE

2018-05-16T02:46:00.000-07:00

NOKIA X6 LAUNCHED IN CHINA: KNOW ALL ABOUT ITS FULL SPECIFICATIONS, FEATURE, PRICE AND MORE

Nokia X6 is the company’s first smartphone from its new X series in China. The smartphone features an iPhone X-like notch display and a glass body design.

Nokia X6 has been launched in China at an event in Beijing on Wednesday. The smartphone is the first from the Nokia brand to feature the iPhone X-like notch display design. Nokia X6 also continues with the company’s design with 95% of its body covered in glass, and brand licensee HMD Global has also included a dual back camera setup with AI and HDR features on the Nokia X6. The AI will be mostly focused on improving camera experience on Nokia X. Other highlights of the Nokia X6 included a 19:9 display, the modern octa-core Snapdragon 636 SoC, up to 6GB of RAM, a 16-megapixel front camera, Quick Charge 3.0, and also the nearness of Android 8.1 Oreo with Do Not Disturb mode for gaming.

The smartphone is currently available only in China with no word on a global launch as yet. Nokia X6 is offered at three storage variants going up to 6GB RAM and 128GB storage.

Nokia X6 price

Nokia X6 starts at CNY 1,299 (Rs 13,800 approximately) for the base variant with 4GB RAM plus 32GB storage. The mid variant with 4GB RAM plus 64GB storage will retail at CNY 1,499 (Rs 16,000 approximately). The top model with 6GB RAM plus 64GB storage carries a price tag of CNY 1,699 (Rs 18,100 approximately).

Nokia X6 specifications

Nokia X6 features a 5.8-inch full HD+ display with 19:9 aspect ratio, and a 2.5D curved glass. Under the hood of the smartphone runs Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 636 octa-core processor. For photography, Nokia X6 sports a dual-camera setup at the rear which is a combination of 16-megapixel and 5-megapixel sensors. Up front, it houses a 16-megapixel camera with f/2.0 aperture.

Connectivity options on the Nokia X6 include dual-SIM support, 4G VoLTE, USB Type-C port, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and FM Radio. The smartphone is fuelled by a 3,060mAh battery that when coupled with an 18W charger can deliver up to 50 percent of charge in 30 minutes, thanks to Quick Charge 3.0. It measures 147.2x70.98x7.99mm (excluding the lens), going up to 8.59mm with the lens, and weighs 151 grams. On the software front, it runs Android 8.1 Oreo out-of-the-box. The smartphone will also be upgraded to the upcoming Android P OS.

Nokia X6 may just be called Nokia X

BOLLYWOOD MOVIE, IN "MAHABHARAT" SALMAN KHAN TO PLAY LORD KRISHNA CHARACTER?

2018-05-15T09:22:00.000-07:00

BOLLYWOOD MOVIE, IN "MAHABHARAT" SALMAN KHAN TO PLAY LORD KRISHNA CHARACTER?

If reports are to be believed, then Salman Khan is all set to play Lord Krishna in another actor and Salman’s friend’s upcoming movie that is titled ‘Mahabharat’.

In a recent report, a source who is rather close to the Khans of the Hindi film industry was quoted by a website saying that Salman Khan has apparently been keen to do his own version of the epic tale of Mahabharat.

This mighty Hindu epic is about the Kauravas comprising 100 brothers and the Pandavas comprising five brothers. The story is about the battle that was fought between them in Kurukshetra, in which the five Pandavas were victorious.

Lord Krishna also was known as the divine avatar of Lord Vishnu guided the five Pandava brothers to victory. The epic also has the religious Gita in it which are life’s teachings and guidelines that were given to one of the Pandava brothers, Arjuna by Lord Krishna.

It has been reported that when Salman came to know that his actor-producer friend is making the film, he offered to pitch in.

It has also been reported in sections of the media that veteran superstar Amitabh Bachchan has been roped in to play the role of the blind king Dhritarashtra, an important character in the epic.

BOLLYWOOD MOST AWAITED FILMS "RACE 3" TRAILER OUT TODAY| RACE 3 TRAILER ALL ABOUT SALMAN KHAN IS GOING TO SAVE HIS FAMILY AND BOBBY DEOL WALK'S

2018-05-15T09:06:00.002-07:00

BOLLYWOOD MOST AWAITED FILMS "RACE 3" TRAILER OUT TODAY| RACE 3 TRAILER ALL ABOUT SALMAN KHAN IS GOING TO SAVE HIS FAMILY AND BOBBY DEOL WALK'S

One of the most awaited movies of the year, Salman Khan's Race 3, is all about choppers, speeding autos, quick paced activity and Salman Khan's swag.

The first trailer for the film was released by Salman on Tuesday at an event in Mumbai and consequently shared on online.

The 3-minute-9-second trailer video begins with Salman Khan's character, Sikander, gazing down at a city from a roof-top. She sets the tone with his introduction dialogue, "Ye Zindagi ki race hai, Kisi Na Kisi Ki Zindagi le ke Hi khatam hogi (This is the race of life, it will take some body's life)".

We then have seen him doing a high-octane action on bikes and even a chopper. We are introduced to different characters like Anil Kapoor's don and his son, played by Saqib Saleem.

With flying with bullets, Race 3 looks set in the background of a Middle Eastern city. In close-ups, Salman announces how he is prepared to go to any length for his family. With the standard wedding joke, Salman takes the narrative forward and makes us meet a bare-chested Bobby Deol.

After some more action, the trailer finally ends with Salman holding a new-age bazooka. After Tiger Zinda Hai, this is the second time, Salman will bow down his high-end gun totting skills."

Starting with Bobby Deol, Salman Khan introduced all the major characters of the film one by one on Twitter with exceptional character posters.

"Race 3 is most ambitious Bollywood films in recent times".While the budget of the film is said to whopping Rs 120 crore, the estimation of its satellite and computerized rights are projected to be worth Rs 150 crore. On the off chance that the arrangement experiences at that point Race 3 will turn into the costliest Bollywood film ever for broadcasters.

"Abbas-Mustan has directed the first two films in Race Franchisee and Remo D'Souza, which is the third place". "Akshaye Khanna, Katrina Kaif and Sameera Reddy were seen in the first film and John Abraham, Jacqueline Fernandez and Deepika Padukone starred in Race 2". Anil Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan starred in both Race films. Anil is the only original star to have returned for Race 3.

The third portion of the Race produced is delivered by Salman Khan under his Salman Khan Films banner and Ramesh Taurani's Tips Films. Other than Salman, the film also has Bobby Deol, Jacqueline Fernandez and Saqib Saleem.

In a discussion with DNA, Bobby Deol talked about how Salman Khan helped him in taking 'better care' of his body before the film. He said, "I'm a part of films where our characters stand out the most, not just the main star cast. The strategy is to remain fit and people will come to me."

The film has been shot in Mumbai, Thailand and Kashmir. "Bobby Deol returned to Bollywood limelight".

Race 3 will hit the screens on June 15, 2018.

MP BOARD 10TH, 12TH RESULT 2018: Results of Madhya Pradesh Board will be announced on mpbse.nic.in

2018-05-14T03:44:00.000-07:00

MP BOARD 10TH, 12TH RESULT 2018: Results of Madhya Pradesh Board will be announced on mpbse.nic.in,

MP Board Result 2018 Results of the 10th and 12th conducted by Madhya Pradesh Secondary Education Board have been declared. Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan has released the results. Give us a chance to disclose to you that around 20 lakh students were enrolled in Madhya Pradesh Board 10th and MP XII examinations.

MPBSE 10th Result 2018: Check such results at mpbse.nic.in

First of all, go to the official website of Madhya Pradesh Board mpbse.nic.in.
Click on the MPBSE Class 10 Result 2018 or MP Board Result 2018 link.
Visit the MP Class 10th Result 2018 tab
Fill your roll number and the required details and click the submit button.
Download MP Board Result 2018 and keep the print out for future.

MPBSE 12th Result 2018: Learn about such results at mpbse.nic.in

First of all, go to the official website of Madhya Pradesh Board mpbse.nic.in.
Click on the MPBSE Class 10 Result 2018 or MP Board Result 2018 link.
Visit the MP Class 10th Result 2018 tab
Fill your roll number and the required details and click the submit button.
Download MP Board Result 2018 and keep a print out for future.

MPBSE Board Result 2018: Students can also view their results at mpbse.nic.in, mpbse.mponline.gov.in, mpmobile.gov.in, www.mpresults.nic.in

MPBSE Result 2018 Results of 10th and 12th can also be learned through SMS. To think about MPBSE Class 10 Results 2018, please send it to MPBSE10ROLLNUMBER at 56263. To know the 12th student result, send MP12ROLLNUMBER to 56263 in the SMS box.

AMAZON SUMMER SALE WILL RUN FROM MAY 13 TO 16 | Amazon Sale Is Here With Offers on iPhone X, Sony TV, Oppo F7, and More

2018-05-12T23:57:00.000-07:00

AMAZON SUMMER SALE WILL RUN FROM MAY 13 TO 16 | Amazon Sale Is Here With Offers on iPhone X, Sony TV, Oppo F7, and More

The latest Amazon sale has kicked off in the form of Summer Sale 2018. The sale will run from May 13 to May 16 and will feature more than 40,000 deals, according to the company. The Amazon sale will include offers on mobile phones, LED TVs, laptops, gaming consoles, and more. Just like the Flipkart sale, Amazon is also offering bundled exchange offers and no-cost EMI options. The e-commerce giant has tied up with ICICI Bank to offer 10 percent cash back (maximum Rs. 1,500) to its credit and debit card users, and instant discount on some products as well. Amazon Pay users will also get 10 percent cash back (maximum Rs. 300) during the sale.

We have handpicked the best deals in tech from the first day of the Amazon sale. We will continue to update this list regularly during the day so make sure you keep coming back to get the best of the Amazon sale today.

Before we get to the deals, here are some simple useful tips that can help you save more money and make better buying decisions:

If you haven't already, get an Amazon Prime membership. It comes with a lot of benefits, the biggest of them all being free fast shipping with no minimums. Prime members get access to exclusive deals during these sale events.
Since Flipkart is also running its Big Shopping Days sale, make sure you cross check prices on both sites before buying.
A lot of deals will be available in the Lightning Deals format. These deals are available only for a limited period and have a small amount of stock. To make sure you're able to grab these, keep money loaded in your Amazon Pay balance, so you don’t need to fiddle with OTPs.
Use bundled exchange offers and ICICI Bank instant discount whenever possible.

Here's our list of the best deals from the first day of the Amazon's Summer Sale.

Amazon sale today’s offers on mobiles

iPhone X

Amazon is selling the iPhone X at a discounted price of Rs. 79,999 (MRP Rs. 89,000). The bundled exchange offer promises to take off another Rs. 15,900 (maximum) from the listed price, depending on the device you're exchanging. You can also avail no-cost EMI options on multiple credit cards, unlike Flipkart which is offering no-cost EMI only for Bajaj Finserv users. ICICI Bank card users can get 10 percent instant discount too.

Price: Rs. 79,999 (MRP Rs. 89,000)

iPhone SE 32GB

The iPhone SE 32GB is down to Rs. 17,999 (MRP Rs. 26,000) as part of the Amazon sale. The bundled exchange offer can help take another Rs. 11,743 (maximum) off the listed price. The smartphone features a 4-inch Retina Display and comes with a 12-megapixel primary camera.

Price: Rs. 17,999 (MRP Rs. 26,000)

Huawei P20 Lite

There's no flat discount on the Huawei P20 Lite, but Amazon is offering an additional Rs. 3,000 discount on the normal exchange offers value when you swap your old phone with the purchase during the Summer Sale 2018. The online retail giant is also promising a 15-day price guarantee on the phone. The Huawei P20 Lite features a 5.84-inch full-HD+ display and comes with a dual camera setup at the back.

Price: Rs. 19,999 + extra Rs. 3,000 off on exchange

LG Q6

LG's Q6 is available for Rs. 9,999 (MRP Rs. 16,990). The exchange offer can help get another discount of up to Rs. 8,701. The LG Q6 comes with a 5.5-inch display and a 13-megapixel primary camera along with a 5-megapixel front-facing camera. It is powered by the Snapdragon 435 SoC, supported by 3GB of RAM.

Price: Rs. 9,999 (MRP Rs. 16,990)

Moto G5S Plus 64GB

The Moto G5S Plus is down to Rs. 12,999 (MRP Rs. 16,999) as part of the Amazon sale offers today. You can get up to Rs. 11,401 off by swapping your old phone with the purchase. The Moto G5S features a 5.5-inch full-HD display and comes with a dual camera assembly at the back along with an 8-megapixel front-facing camera. It is powered by the Snapdragon 625 SoC and runs Android 7.1 Nougat out of the box.

Price: Rs. 12,999 (MRP Rs. 16,999)

Oppo F7

The Oppo F7 is available for Rs. 21,990 (MRP Rs. 22,990). The discount isn't huge but there are a few bundled deals. First, the exchange offer can get you an instant discount of up to Rs. 12,743. Second, you get a number of freebies like a 3-month free subscription to Hotstar and up to Rs. 1,200 cashback and free 120GB data from Jio. All this makes it a decent buy if you were planning on buying this phone.

Price: Rs. 21,990 (MRP Rs. 22,990)

Amazon sale today’s offers on Amazon devices

Amazon Echo and Echo Dot

Amazon's Echo Dot is down to Rs. 2,999 (MRP Rs. 4,499) while the Echo is available for Rs. 7,999 (MRP Rs. 9,999). The smart speakers are powered by Amazon Alexa. Echo speakers offer a voice-based interface using which you can perform a lot of actions, like turning on a smart bulb or a plug, playing music, checking the weather, and more.

Price: Starting from Rs. 2,999

Fire TV Stick

The Fire TV Stick is down to Rs. 3,249 (MRP Rs. 3,999) as part of the Amazon sale offers today. The deal is exclusive to Prime subscribers. Fire TV Stick can help convert your regular big-screen TV into a smart TV. You can install apps and stream content from the internet and even play games.

Price: Rs. 3,249 (MRP Rs. 3,999)

Kindle Paperwhite

The Kindle Paperwhite is down to Rs. 8,499 (MRP Rs. 10,999) in a deal available exclusively to Prime subscribers as part of the Amazon sale. Kindle Paperwhite lets you read ebooks and comes with a backlight. In case you were waiting for a discount to grab one, now is the time. Even the Paperwhite Starter Pack is down to Rs. 9,798 (MRP Rs. 12,298). The pack comes with bundled offers worth Rs. 6,699 including a free case, ebooks, accidental damage protection, and more.

Price: Rs. 8,499 (MRP Rs. 10,999)

Kindle

The regular Kindle e-reader is also available at a discounted price of Rs. 4,749 (MRP Rs. 5,999) during the Amazon Summer Sale 2018. The one major difference between this variant and the Paperwhite is the lack of a backlight under the display.

Price: Rs. 4,749 (MRP Rs. 5,999)

Amazon sale today’s offers on TVs

Sony 40-inch smart LED TV

Sony's 40-inch full HD Smart LED TV is down to Rs. 43,990 (MRP Rs. 55,900) on Amazon's Summer Sale. You can get another discount of up to Rs. 11,730 by swapping your old TV with this. The TV includes two HDMI ports and two USB ports.

Price: Rs. 43,990 (MRP Rs. 55,900)

Sanyo 43-inch full HD Smart LED TV

If you're in the market for a budget TV, the Sanyo 43-inch smart LED TV is down to Rs. 27,990 (MRP Rs. 46,990) for a limited time on Amazon. The TV comes with three HDMI ports and two USB ports. The TV comes with Netflix and YouTube apps and allows you to stream your Android smartphone's mobile screen to the TV.

Price: Rs. 27,990 (MRP Rs. 46,990)

Amazon sale today’s offers on laptops

HP 15.6-inch laptop

If you're in the market for a mid-level laptop, the HP 15.6-inch (BS145TU) is down to Rs. 36,990 (MRP Rs. 41,058) as part of the Amazon sale offers. The laptop features a 15.6-inch full-HD display. It is powered by 8th generation Intel Core i5 processor, supported by 8GB of RAM. IT comes with a 1TB conventional hard drive but there's no operating system pre-installed.

Price: Rs. 36,990 (MRP Rs. 41,058)

Lenovo 15.6-inch laptop

Lenovo's 15.6-inch laptop (80XH01XBIN) is down to Rs. 36,990 (MRP Rs. 47,090) during the Amazon sale. The laptop is powered by Intel Core i3 processor, supported by 8GB of RAM. It runs Windows 10 Home out of the box and features an NVIDIA 920MX graphics card with 2GB of video RAM.

Price: Rs. 36,990 (MRP Rs. 47,090)

Amazon sale today’s offers on audio gear

Bose QuietComfort 25 headphones

If you missed it during the last few sales, the Bose QuietComfort 25 is now available at a discounted price of ₹15,120 (MRP ₹25,200) on Amazon. The headphones feature acoustic noise cancellation which makes them a perfect fit if you travel a lot or work in a noisy surrounding. Don’t expect these headphones to stay at this price for too long.

Price: Rs.15,120 (MRP Rs. 25,200)

FLIPKART BIG SHOPPING DAYS SALE ROUNDUP: PRICE DOWN ON ALL SMARTPHONES | Redmi Note 5, Oppo F7, Honor 9 Lite, Mi Mix 2, Galaxy S8, Pixel 2 Price Cut, Redmi 5A Flash Sale at Flipkart Big Shopping Days

2018-05-12T23:45:00.000-07:00

FLIPKART BIG SHOPPING DAYS SALE ROUNDUP: PRICE DOWN ON ALL SMARTPHONES | Redmi Note 5, Oppo F7, Honor 9 Lite, Mi Mix 2, Galaxy S8, Pixel 2 Price Cut, Redmi 5A Flash Sale at Flipkart Big Shopping Days

The sale stating today goes on till 16th may

Flipkart is conducting 'Big Shopping Days' festive starting today till sixteenth May. Flipkart has listed almost all the upcoming offers, and the highest discounts are being offered on smartphones. The following are the details.

starting with the Honor devices, the 32GB storage variant of the Honor 9 Lite is being offered with a price cut of Rs. 2,000, cutting down the cost of the gadget from Rs. 10,999 to Rs. 8,999. The 64GB storage variant of the gadget is additionally on offer; it will be available for Rs. 12,999 instead of its usual selling price of Rs. 16,999. The beefed-up version of the Honor 9 Lite, which is the Honor 9i will also be sold with a massive discount of Rs. 4,000, bringing its price down to simply Rs. 15,999.

Moving to the Oppo smartphones, Flipkart has just a single Oppo smartphone on offer, which is the Oppo F7. According to Flipkart, the discount offer on the Oppo F7 will be the biggest discount offer during the whole ‘Big Shopping Days' occasion. The gadget is offered at a stunning cost of just Rs. 1,000. Truly, you've perused it right, the Oppo F7 which is ordinarily sold for Rs. 22,990 is available to buy for just Rs. 1,000 during the sale. However, I think that there will be limited stock.

The Samsung smartphones are additionally on offer. The highest discount is being offered on the Samsung Galaxy S8, the device which is regularly sold for Rs. 49,990 is available to buy for Rs. 37,990, making for a massive discount of Rs. 12,000. The greater variation of the Galaxy S8, which is the Galaxy S8+ is also on offer; it is available for Rs. 43,990 opposed to its original price of Rs. 53,990.

The 2016's flagship smartphone from Samsung, which is the Galaxy S7 Edge receives a price cut of Rs. 9,000, making the gadget available at just Rs. 32,900. Furthermore, the affordable smartphones from Samsung, for example, the Galaxy J3 Pro, Galaxy On Nxt, Galaxy On5, and Galaxy On Max are also on offer with a discount ranging from Rs. 2,000 to Rs. 7,000.

Flipkart is additionally offering the open sale of the gadgets which are normally sold through a flash sale and that too with a price cut, for example, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5. The Xiaomi Redmi Note 5, which is typically sold for the 11,999 is available for Rs. 10,799, and according to Flipkart, it the first time that the Redmi Note 5 is being offered with a discount. Other smartphones which are usually sold through flash sales, for example, the Xiaomi Redmi 5A and the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro are additionally available to buy purchase during the sale period. The flagship Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 will also be available with a massive discount of Rs. 10,000, bringing down its price from Rs. 35,999 to simply Rs. 25,999.

Moving to the other premium devices, the Google Pixel 2, Google Pixel 2 XL, and the Nokia 8 Sirocco are on offer. The Google Pixel 2 is being offered with a discount of Rs. 18,000 and the Google Pixel 2 XL is being offered with a discount of Rs. 14,000. As for the newly launched Nokia 8 Sirocco, there is no direct price cut, but using the HDFC card for payment will bring down the price of the device by Rs. 5,000.

If you are wondering why there are no iPhones on offer, don't worry, Flipkart says 'We have something big for you! Amazing iPhone offers are just around the corner'. The deals on iPhones haven't been revealed yet; I think they will be announced just before the sale start. So iPhone lovers, this might be the chance for you.

Apart from all these offers, there are a lot of different smartphones on offer, and more offers are yet to be uncovered. also, apart from the direct price cut offers, you can also avail 10% extra discount on your buy by using the HDFC debit and credit cards; the instant discount will also be available on EMI transactions. Speaking of EMI transactions, Flipkart is offering No Cost EMI through Bajaj Finance.

Rolls-Royce's first SUV Global Cullinan, know the speciality of this luxury car

2018-05-11T03:39:00.001-07:00

Rolls-Royce's first SUV Global Cullinan, know the speciality of this luxury car

Rolls Royce Cullinan's design inspired by Rolls Royce Phantom. At the front of this SUV, the company's signature grille, LED daytime running lights have been installed. Carved in the car, the Suicide Door fits into its excellence. The 22-inch huge composite wheels have been installed in this SUV. The rear of the car is likewise exceptional and the Rolls Royce of the year helps me to remind cars.

Rolls Royce Cullinan is built on the same platform on which the company produces Phantom. It looks significantly bigger than the Bentley Bentayga of your match. Rolls Royce Cullinan's Wheelbase is 3,295mm, which gives great space on the rear seat of the car. The boot space of this SUV is 560-liter, which can be made to the rear seat and make 1,930 liters.

The cabin of Rolls Royce Cullinan additionally looks like Phantom. Here is the energetic directing wheel, all-digital instrument support, signature analog clock and touchscreen extemporization framework. The car is equipped with state-of-the-art features such as Night Vision, Vision Assist, Day-time and Night-time Wild Life and Pedestrian Warning, Alertness Assist, 4 Camera System, Panoramic View, Helicopter View, Active Cruise Control and Collision Warning.

Rolls Royce Cullinan has a 6.75-liter twin-turbocharged V12 engine, which gives a colossal energy of 571 bhp and torque of 850Nm. The best speed of this SUV is 250 kilometers per hour. Different driving modes like ruff track, gravel, weight gain, mud, snow and sand are given in the auto. This magnificent SUV in India can be launched in the first months of this year until the end of this year. The estimated price of Rolls Royce Cullinan in India is being reported from Rs 6 crore to Rs 7 crore.

Flipkart's sales have confirmed to Wal-Mart that Softbank strikes $ 4 billion to sell a stake

2018-05-09T04:01:00.000-07:00

Flipkart's sales have confirmed to Wal-Mart that Softbank strikes $ 4 billion to sell a stake

Walmart will invest $2 billion in fresh capital into Flipkart, and buy the remaining stake from the company’s existing investors, thus valuing it around $18-$20 billion.

SoftBank Group Co. CEO Masayoshi Son on Wednesday said it has reached a deal to sell its 20% stake in Flipkart, confirming Walmart’s majority-stake acquisition in India’s largest e-commerce player.

The deal is the largest acquisition yet for Walmart, and also the biggest such transaction in the e-commerce market.

According to Bloomberg, Softbank had invested $ 2.5 billion in Flipkart through its Vision Fund and the deal would be approximately $ 4 billion.

According to Mint, the world's largest retailer will invest $ 2 billion in fresh flows in Wal-Mart Flipkart and the remaining will be able to buy the company from existing investors, thus evaluating $ 20 billion to $ 18 billion.

Google parent Alphabet Inc is also expected to pick up some stake in the e-commerce venture.

Co-founder Sachin Bansal is also likely to let go of his entire 5.5% stake in the company for $1 billion, Mint said.

However, a few investors including Tiger Global Management and Tencent Holdings, are expected to retain a small part of their stake in the company.

After Sachin Bansal’s exit, co-founder Binny Bansal is expected to take on the role of Chairman of the Flipkart group, while CEO Kalyan Krishnamurthy will remain in his role.

The deal has prompted Amazon to ramp up investments in India, with the company recently infusing Rs2600 crore in its Indian unit to strengthen its war chest against rival Flipkart.

Amazon India spokesperson told PTI, "With the long-term commitment to making e-commerce habit for Indian customers as India's fastest growing e-commerce player, we need to increase the entire ecosystem, It is necessary to continue investing in the necessary technology and infrastructure. "

GOOGLE I/O 2018: Sundar Pichai launched the Android P beta; Check features

2018-05-09T03:42:00.000-07:00

GOOGLE I/O 2018: Sundar Pichai launched the Android P beta; Check features

Google I/O 2018: In a bid to make it easy for users to navigate and use smart ways to access functions on Android devices, Google on Tuesday unveiled a string of updates to its upcoming operating system (OS) Android P and launched its beta version.

In a bid to make it easy for users to navigate and use smart ways to access functions on Android devices, Google on Tuesday unveiled a string of updates to its upcoming operating system (OS) Android P and launched its beta version.

At its annual developer conference in Google I / O in California, Google claimed that it is creating these new features so that users can use the OS to "reduce it" to the OS.

Android P, due to be released later this year, would have a new dashboard that tells users how often, when and for how long they have been using every app on the phone.

It would also allow them to set limits on themselves like a half-hour of Instagram per day. Once those 30 minutes are up, the colourful icon would become dull.

"Android also includes a new core interface that uses a better method to access functions like the iPhone's navigation gesture and is usually buried within the app."The new OS also tweaked how notifications work to stop the phone from bothering users.

Android P would have a dashboard to show information about a user’s phone usage.

It would show how many minutes the phone was used overall per day, how many notifications were received, a pie chart of how long users have used each app on the phone that day and how long per day users’ have used each app on the device — broken down hour by hour.

The update to the OS brings a new Do Not Disturb feature that would disappear notifications when turned on.

Android P would completely revamp the core navigation on the device. It would not have the multitasking button that shows all the apps running in the background. Users can use the “Home” button to navigate the background apps.

These background apps can be accessed by a “Swipe Up”. A second “Swipe Up” would open the app drawer.

The OS also has new updates in volume control and screen rotation. Users can now put the phone in silent mode with one touch and set the screen rotation to landscape or portrait on the spot with a small icon that appears when a spin is detected.

BSE Odisha Class 10 results declared: Live updates

2018-05-07T03:38:00.001-07:00

Odisha Result For Tenth Class: Live Updates Here

May 7, 9.26 am: Odisha matric result is available online now. students can check it at orissaresults.nic.in.

May 7, 9.25 am: Breaking the old practice of allowing students to appear the exam from their own school, the Board had distributed distinctive focuses, this year. Education Minister said, "The security measures and allocation of various measures are considered to be the main reason behind the incident of this year's performance.". A year ago, the pass rate was 85%.

May 7, 9.16 am: Baleswar district has recorded the highest pass percentage of 88.25%

May 7, 9.12 am: Odisha matric result is probably going to be available online before 12.00 pm.

May 7, 9.10 am: Overall pass percentage for Madhyama exam is 92.47%.

May 7, 9.08 am: Overall pass percentage for State Open School is 41.93%. Not a single scored more than 80%.

May 7, 9.07 am: Overall pass percentage is 76.23%

May 7, 9.06 am: 36 schools record zero pass percentage. A year ago 22 schools were there on the same list.

May 7, 9.05 am: Odisha matric result announced.

May 7, 9.00 am: Press conference starts for Odisha matric result.

May 7, 8.57 am: Odisha matric result any time soon. Schools will provide assistance to students for checking their result online.

May 7, 8.40 am: Students can check their scores at orissaresults.nic.in at 12.00 pm.

May 7, 8.35 am: Odisha tenth class result expected soon. Education Minister Badri Narayan Patra to announce it officially in a while.

May 7, 8.13 am: As of now no change in result date or time has been notified. Students can expect the matric result on time.

May 7, 8.08 am: The Odisha Matriculation Exam was organized in 2818, which is centred in the whole state.

May 7, 8.05 am: According to OTV, results will be announced at 9 o'clock. It will be available online at 12.00 pm.

May 7, 8.00 am: Scanned copies of matric exam will be available online at the official website of the Board from 2 pm onwards today.

May 7, 7.50 am: Students can also get assistance from the board control room 0671-2412060 / 2412059. The control room will be open for 7 days from today.

May 7, 7.40 am: Immediately after downloading the Odisha matric result online mark statement, students should check the entries of the personal details. Class 10 pass certificate is considered to be the important document for a date of birth proof. Students should check the details carefully and mistakes, assuming any, must be taken to the notice of the school.

COMMENTSMay 7, 7.30 am Candidates from remote areas where internet facility is not available, they can get their results by SMS. Such applicants might need to send SMS to 5656750 composing OR10<Roll No>.

May 7, 7.15 am: BSE Odisha to announce class 10 results about today at 9.00 am

INDIA WINS 11 GOLD MEDALS ON FIRST DAY OF SOUTH ASIAN JUNIOR ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIPS

2018-05-06T02:29:00.001-07:00

INDIA WINS 11 GOLD MEDALS ON THE FIRST DAY OF SOUTH ASIAN JUNIOR ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIPS

Indians dominated the proceedings of the South Asian Junior Athletics Championship in a day, in which 11 gold, 10 silver and three bronze medals were on top for the medal on Saturday.

Arshdeep Singh gave India the first gold medal of the day in the junior men's javelin throw event with an effort of 71.47m, a new meet record. Sri Lankan pair of Prasanna Ranawaka (61.71m) and Anjana Fonseka (60.47m) won silver and bronze individually.

A new meet record was also registered in the junior women's shot put event by India's Kiran Baliyan who won the gold with a 14.77m throw. India received the silver medal in this program in an effort of 14.54 meters of Anamika Das, while Sirisha Gunasekara (11.51 meters) of Sri Lanka won the bronze medal.

Later in the day, Indian junior also created new meet records in the men's long jump, women's 100m hurdles and 1500m event.

"Lokesh Sathyanathan (7.74 meters) won gold for India in the final of the long jump while Sapna Kumari won the gold medal in the 100-meter hurdle at the time of 14.19s.". Durga Deore clocked 4:31.38 in 1500m to add one more gold to India's tally.

"In the 4x100m relay race, Indian junior men won gold while women team gave the silver medal."

Other Indian medallists:

Junior Women: Punitha Ramasamy (gold, long jump, 5.95m), Ajay (gold, discus throw, 50.11m), Ashish Bhalothia (bronze, discus throw, 46.52m), Pragyan Sahu (silver, 100m hurdles, 14.98s), Chaitrali Gujar (silver, 100m, 12.24s), Subha Venkatesan (silver, 400m, 55.18s), Rachna Gujar (bronze, 400m, 55.70s), Poonam Sonune (silver, 1500m, 4:36.65).

Junior Men: Gurjeet Singh (silver, high jump, 2.00m), Rishabh Rishiwar (silver, long jump, 7.43m), Kunal Choudhary (gold, 110m hurdles, 14.50s), Mohammed Fias (silver, 110m hurdles, 14.55s), Prajwal Ravi (gold, 100m, 10.81s), Akash Kumar (bronze, 100m, 10.89s), Ankit (gold, 1500m, 3:51.52), Ajit Kumar (3:53.45).

"102 NOT OUT" MOVIE REVIEW: Big B and Rishi Kapoor's movie 102 Not Out (Life Story 3) is full of life.

2018-05-03T03:40:00.000-07:00

"102 NOT OUT" MOVIE REVIEW: Big B and Rishi Kapoor's movie 102 Not Out (Life Story 3) is full of life.

Film: 102 Not Out

Genre: Comedy

Rating:

Director: Umesh Shukla

Cast: Amitabh Bachchan, Rishi Kapoor, Jimit Trivedi, Mukesh Hariwala

"Director Umesh Shukla has some funny and sympathetic pictures of generation plays, '102 Not Out'. In any case, what makes his film convincing is the presence of three superb actors: Amitabh Bachchan, Rishi Kapoor and Jimit Trivedi - who balance the performance scales.

The content composed by Saumya Joshi is really an adjustment of his Gujarati play of a similar name, where he astutely mounts the hackneyed perception of life as a trip. Likewise, his conceptualisation of the characters, injected with the appropriate measure of emotional fixings comprehensive of cleverness, is the thing that influences this film to transcend the normal Hindi movies.

Gradually and gently drawing consideration and care from the audience, '102 Not Out', comes to us as a straightforward anecdote around one family matter. Never upsetting it's moderate, yet relentless pace all through its 102 minutes of run time, it gives us a genuine cut of life through its personal human show loaded with over-the-top characters. What's more, there are numerous scenes profoundly reverberating with sympathy and comprehension behind its created however minding state of mind.

To start with, the mood of the commonplace day by day life of septuagenarian Babulal Vakharia (Rishi Kapoor) is set up with a brief serene approach. In guide difference to him is his, centenarian father, Dattarey Vakharia (Amitabh Bachchan). With his joie-de-vivre manner, how he mixes get-up-and-go into his child's exhausting life and influences him to understand that life is an inspiring trip and not a walk, frames the core of the story. It both touches the heart and difficulties the psyche.

Through their regular exhibitions, Amitabh Bachchan and Rishi Kapoor play characters much past their years and the progression between them are shake strong.

Both are appropriately bolstered by Jimit Trivedi as the errand kid Dhiru, who is an observer to the father-child, adore detest relationship. Jimit is noteworthy with his inconspicuous however finished the-top execution and he stands his ground against the veterans.

The first half of the film is simple and you require additional persistence to hang on. Be that as it may, the second half, however unsurprising, consistently develops passionate force. You get consumed by its guaranteed narrating and would be every now and again touched by a few moving motions of human respectability. It is surely a fiction, yet it feels genuine, through its widespread family dramatization and it tenderly discloses to us that we can improve the situation than anticipated to ourselves, in our life.

Old Hindi film melodies, particularly, 'Zindagi Mere Ghar Aanaa' and 'Waqt Ne Kiyaa' are curiously fit into the story to upgrade the kind of the account.

Generally speaking with direct creation esteems which incorporate fundamental PC produced pictures that influence this advising to seem like a fable, the movie is an endearing festival of life.