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Here Is How Christmas Is Celebrated Around The World

By Gitanjali Diwakar - Dec 14, 2016 09:37 AM EST

Here is a look at some of the popular Christmas traditions from the southern Hemisphere.

Stem Cell Research In India: Poor Numbers, Lack Of Adequate Funds; Ways To Improve

By Gitanjali Diwakar - Dec 13, 2016 06:16 AM EST

Despite several favourable changes in the research scenario, Indian stem cell researchers believe that the country still has a long way to go.

Microsoft Releases Kaizala app for iOS users in India

By Ajay Kadkol - Jun 10, 2016 02:01 PM EDT

iPhone users can now install Kaizala, a small- and midsize-business (SMB) collaboration app originally released by Microsoft Garage in February. Microsoft Garage is actually home to several experimental apps ranging from a productivity-enhancing Android keyboard for Excel users to an iOS and Web app that can identify dog breeds.

The Reason behind Tim Cook’s India visit?

By Ajay Kadkol - May 25, 2016 09:43 AM EDT

He came. He saw. But Apple CEO Tim Cook is yet to get the biggest bite into the huge consumer base in the country, of which every tech player -- from China to Korea to Taiwan -- is trying to get a bigger share.If we look at why, in the first place, Cook came to India in this sweltering heat, it would not be wrong to interpret his first visit to the country as an exploratory mission rather than as one with a clear-cut investment agenda.

Apple might soon Manufacture their phones in India

By Ajay Kadkol - May 13, 2016 08:43 AM EDT

Current Indian prime minister Narendra Modi’s plan to call for all manufacturers to have their materials and hardware manufactured in India were all but a dream back when he was at campaigns. However, the same has been fulfilled after he duly got elected and took the office. Many of the manufacturers have now started adopting the same strategy set the by PM. Through their “Digital India” and “Make in India” programs, it’s been a huge success for the BJP led government that will be at the helm of the nation till 2019. After the 'Make in India' program was very popular with many other manufacturers, iPhones of Apple could soon be a reality if reports are to be believed. As per a report, Foxconn which is the main manufacturing contractor of Apple has been given the go to build a manufacturing plant in India.

Prince William And Kate Middleton Relationship Updates: Kareena Kapoor Refused To Attend India Gathering With Royal Couple

By Jenn Loro - Apr 06, 2016 02:24 PM EDT

Prince William and Kate Middleton will visit India and Bhutan this month to strengthen the ties of Great Britain and these countries. However grandiose that moment is, highest paid Bollywood star cannot make it in one of the Royal couple's functions due to some personal reasons.

Prince William and Kate Middleton News Update: After 24 years, History Repeats Itself! The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge to Visit India

By Dipannita - Mar 30, 2016 03:45 PM EDT

Princess Diana, famous for her beauty and charity, visited India in the year 1992 and was also photographed in front of the Taj Mahal. The photo has since turned into an embodiment of her everlasting charm and grace.

Facebook Users In Pakistan And India Change Their Profile Picture Frames To Express Their Cause

By Jenn Loro - Mar 19, 2016 11:10 AM EDT

Fans from rival cricketing nations, India and Pakistani, swapped each other’s flag colors using Facebook’s profile picture frames feature to foster unity amid simmering rivalry. The hashtag #ProfileforPeace has since become a trend in days ahead of the ICC World Twenty cricket tournament

Jawaharlal Nehru University Protests Influence Students From Other Universities

By Jenn Loro - Feb 18, 2016 09:12 AM EST

Nationwide student-led protests erupt across India’s universities and colleges in support of a student leader’s arrest over alleged anti-India statements.

Facebook Faces 'Digital Colonialism' Issue

By Jenn Loro - Feb 16, 2016 09:32 AM EST

Facebook gets slammed for board member’s controversial “anti-colonialism” India tweet in reference to the recent Indian ruling that banned the social network’s Free Basics Program for violating net neutrality.

Government Condemns Jawaharlal Nehru University Students' "Anti-India" Protests

By Jenn Loro - Feb 15, 2016 02:30 AM EST

The government has organized a crackdown on what it deems as “anti-India” protests by left-leaning students of JNU.

Facebook Takes A Step Back After Marc Andreessen's Statement On Giving India Free Internet Basic Services

By Jenn Loro - Feb 12, 2016 11:28 AM EST

Facebook board member Marc Andreessen’s “anti-colonialism” India tweet has only added fuel to the fire amid a growing opposition against an alleged “colonialist” design of the social network’s Free Basic Program.

Facebook’s Net Neutrality Stumble in India May Threaten Free Basics Elsewhere

By Jenn Loro - Feb 10, 2016 09:58 AM EST

Facebook fears that it’s Free Basics Program might be resisted by regulators elsewhere given its recent failure in India over net neutrality concerns.

Facebook's Basic Services Prohibited In India

By Jenn Loro - Feb 09, 2016 11:44 AM EST

Facebook’s Free Basics Program has been recently banned in India by the country’s telecom regulator for violating net neutrality.

Earthquake In North East Indian Kills Eight

By Peter R - Jan 04, 2016 04:01 PM EST

The quake struck in the Indian state of Manipur, damaging buildings and injuring scores.

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