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India’s new IT Rules, 2021 appear to be having a major impact on social media in the country, with the compliance reports of various social media platforms saying that several lakhs of accounts from platforms like Twitter and WhatsApp were banned while search engine Google too removed over a lakh pieces of ‘bad content’ in […]

Connections across boundaries are becoming faster and stronger as technology continues to advance. While this is wonderful for families, long-distance friends and people with common interests, it also makes it easier for traffickers to search out, recruit and exploit unsuspecting victims without getting caught. Cyber trafficking means online trade of humans for forced labour, sexual […]

By Aditya Deshbandhu Looking at what PlayStation’s new Plus tiers have to offer Since the announcement of its tiered programme in mid-May 2022, the PS Plus has received a major overhaul. What was once a simple system that allowed you to play online multiplayer and enjoy three free games every month is now expected to […]

Hello readers! In last week’s column, we went over part of the first step of EducationUSA’s “5 Steps to U.S. Study.” To review, students should make a list of various preferences for their educational experience and research institutions that interest them most and, while researching, students should also consult the college or university’s official website. […]

Digital Employment Exchange of Telangana (DEET) is an initiative of Telangana government, where you can instantly apply for jobs, receive job alerts, government job alerts, walk-in interview alerts, recruitment drives and career advice every day. Workruit & DEET have more than 2,40,000 active vacancies available today. DEET is powered by Workruit (www.workruit.com). Job seekers who […]

Despite the rapid development of modern technology and high-end research in the field of medicine, an effective cure or treatment for cancers continues to remain elusive for scientists, researchers, clinicians and patients. While high-end diagnostics and treatment tools are available, a majority of cancer patients, however, continue to struggle with side effects and poor prognosis. […]

Nothing happened this week in the world of technology. Yes, you read that right. Nothing. Quite a strange name for a firm, but then that is what OnePlus co-founder Carl Pei named his company, and after much hype and hoopla, Nothing Technology Ltd finally launched its Nothing Phone 1 last week. Coming in black and […]

Social engineering crimes committed by fraudsters impersonating buyers and sellers have increased manifold. Phishing, vishing and smishing (messages sent via email, social media and texting platforms) are techniques used to trick customers into disclosing passwords, credit or debit card numbers, CVV, OTP, MPIN, UPIN and QR Code. The fraudsters use this information to log into […]

By Aditya Deshbandhu  Stray, is one of the most awaited indie games of 2022 and it lands at a time with hardly any competition in sight. The action-adventure game with a feline protagonist has also made some interesting marketing decisions as it becomes one of the first games that is available for free on launch […]

The latest dilemma of the Indian cricket team is the batting form of one of the world’s best batsman Virat Kohli. The fact that he is such an accomplished sportsman with excellent work ethics that it surprises all even more that he has had such a long phase of substandard performances with the bat. In […]

Hello readers! In last week’s column, we discussed EducationUSA as well as the resources and services it has available for students pursuing higher education in the United States. One of those resources is the “5 Steps to U.S. Study,” which helps guide students through the U.S. university application process with five easy steps. At the request […]

Hyderabad: The Digital Employment Exchange of Telangana (DEET) is an initiative of the Telangana government where you can instantly apply for jobs, receive job alerts, government job alerts, walk-in interview alerts, recruitment drives, and career advice every day. Workruit & DEET have more than 2,40,000 active vacancies available today. DEET is operated and powered by […]

Hyderabad: India is witnessing a strange phenomenon, or two, in its skies this week, and from where we start for the skies, both related to technology. On one side, the Central government is introducing Digi Yatra, an initiative designed to ensure contactless, seamless processing of passengers at airports and is based on facial recognition technology. […]

Hyderabad: Technology has become an integral part of every aspect of our lives within the last 20 years. With the ever-increasing digitisation in our country, be it mobile and data penetration or digital banking platforms, it has become very challenging to safeguard one’s identity. In the current scenario of cybersecurity breaches and attacks, authentication of […]

By Aditya Deshbandhu The desktop has been the hallowed ground for PC gamers since times immemorial. Well, if you wish to be precise, the last three decades. With every iteration of new silicon design that companies have cast in their foundries, the performance gap with laptops has only widened as components have gotten bigger and […]

Hello readers, and welcome back to the weekly column “DestinationUSA.” Today, we are going to address what EducationUSA is and what it does to assist students who wish to pursue higher education in the United States. EducationUSA is a worldwide network of 430 advising centers in 175 countries, all helping international students get current accurate […]

Hyderabad: Till a few years ago, the concept of genetic tests for pregnant women to foretell the possibility of passing on a defective gene to the baby was alien. More often than not, the medical condition of a just-born baby was dependant on a genetic lottery, where genes are inherited from the parents. While we […]

Hyderabad: He began wooing the blue bird with a purchase of about 74 million shares. And then, in just three months, Elon Musk’s courtship with Twitter appears to be heading towards a sour end. So, what is making Musk look the other way? One of the reasons the Tesla boss is backing out, according to […]

Consumers today expect trustworthy brand relationships through influencers and celebrity endorsements, but trends show that brands are shifting away from expensive celebrity endorsements and moving towards influencer marketing to promote products or services. Core reasons for influencer endorsement rise are (a) Consumers purchase products supported by influencers (b) Consumers trust online opinions (reviews and comments) […]

By Aditya Deshbandhu When you think Apex Legends, you think smash hit, such is the legacy of Respawn Entertainment’s 2019 battle royale game. A game that took most players of the genre by surprise with its skill-based approach to battle royale, Apex Legends has always been a great gunplay experience as it comes from the […]

By Srinivas Bandhakavi Hyderabad: HDFC Bank is the country’s largest bank by market capitalisation with Rs 7,78,000 crore. It is also India’s largest private sector bank by assets and was the world’s 10th largest bank by market capitalisation in April 2021. Trading at Rs 1,400 as of July 8, the share price is just off […]

Although I’m a US citizen, I happen to have the unusual experience of earning my high school degree overseas and starting my college experience in the United States. That’s not a typical experience for an American to have, but it gives me a unique perspective. And it gives me a sense of the challenges that […]

Artificial intelligence, when used by human intelligence, can have some interesting spin-offs, like what is being done using Apple’s latest location tracker device, AirTag, and what China’s ruling party is doing with AI-powered facial scans. The AirTag controversy saw Irish actor and author Hannah Rose May claiming that she was tracked by an AirTag, after […]

Having meaningful conversations with your connections on social media should be your utmost priority. The success of the business is largely dependent on how well the brand manages its interactions with customers on social media. Sales and, to a significant extent, brand loyalty and connection can also benefit from social media. Here are a few […]