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The executives also said HDFC had proceeded with a public issue
Masala bonds can be more expensive than issuing bonds in the local market because of India's 5 per cent withholding tax on such international deals. hdfcbank-afp_0.jpg Masala bonds can be more expensive than issuing bonds in the local market because of India's 5 per cent withholding tax on such international deals. London: Household Development Finance Corporation (HDFC) aims to raise more money via so-called "masala" bonds after making its debut issue last month and other Indian companies may follow, the bank's executives said.HDFC raised 30 billion rupees on July 14 via the "masala" bond, an offshore-traded, rupee-denominated issue.Yielding 8.33 per cent and listed on the London Stock Exchange, the bond attracted 87 billion rupees in bids.HDFC Chairman Deepak Parekh and CEO Keki Mistry, speaking at the London Stock Exchange on Monday, told Reuters masala bonds were an opportunity for Indian firms to raise money, while giving international investors access to higher yields in a zero-yield world."India's need for funding for infrastructure is massive, the private sector has limited resources and the capacity of Indian banks to lend large sums of money is restricted by the amount of deposits they can mobilise," Parekh said."So we have to look overseas for funding.""We lend in rupees so we want to borrow in rupees," he said, noting that of the 50 billion rupee issuance limit for HDFC under the masala programme, 20 billion remained which the bank would tap in due course."We are getting calls from SWFs around the world, saying 'the next 20 billion, just give it to us'," he said.Buyers of the bond launched last month included sovereign wealth funds, they said.India has overtaken China to become the world's fastest-growing big economy and is expected to expand around 7.8 per cent this year. That along with falling inflation and a steady currency has made the country attractive to investors.HDFC is one of the biggest emerging market financial institutions outside China. The group's shares are up almost 9 per cent this year, in line with India's benchmark Nifty index.Masala bonds can be more expensive than issuing bonds in the local market because of India's 5 per cent withholding tax on such international deals. But the HDFC executives said falling yields could make up for this as the market expands.They said several Indian companies were considering masala bonds despite the withholding tax.HDFC's bond has risen since its launch and now yields 7.78 percent, they said."It's a new market ... and my sense was the first issue would be priced a bit higher but if we do a follow-on issue we will be able to do it at a lower cost," Mistry said.While thin secondary market liquidity is widely seen as a stumbling block for the masala market, Mistry pointed to the big order book as evidence that this might be changing.
The executives also said HDFC had proceeded with a public issue rather than a private placement for SWFs because HDFC was keen to have a traded instrument.Parekh said Indian companies would like the withholding tax to be scrapped and are talking to the finance ministry."Money we can raise overseas to meet India's infrastructure needs is far more important than the money the government can make from the withholding tax," he said.
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February 28, 2020
Though encrypting messages may be a great option where hackers
The Supreme Court will hear the petition in WhatsApp&
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Though encrypting messages may be a great option where hackers and the government cannot snoop on the user’s private lives, this causes a huge issue when the police have to crack into messages that are passed on using this channel to protect its citizens.Following the enabling of WhatsApp encryption, many activists around the world claimed it as a potential threat to National security. In India, an encryption of up to 40-bit is considered legal and services that are implementing this type of encryption have to register with the government. Those who are using higher encryption are presently in the gray area, and so is the case with WhatsApp. Hence, indirectly, WhatsApp is presently illegal in India, but there are no guidelines as yet in the country which can ban them for now.Earlier last month, an RTI activist from Gurgaon, Sudhir Yadav, had filed a petition in the Supreme Court seeking a complete ban on the messaging platform WhatsApp. The RTI petition # was filed under the registration number DOTEL/R/2016/50413. Sudhir wants a ban on WhatsApp because they have decided to encrypt all messages that get exchanged on the platform. He also said that any terrorist can safely chat on WhatsApp and make plans to harm the country and the Indian intelligence agencies would not be able to tap them to take necessary actions.The Supreme Court will hear a petition on June 29— seeking a ban on WhatsApp on the ground that the messaging app’s E2E encryption could pose as a threat to the country’s security—as it gives terrorists a means of easy communication and that it is impossible to intercept by the government and security agencies.Other than WhatsApp, the petition has also asked the court to take a decision on other highly encrypted messaging services such as Hike, Secure Chat, Viber and a few others. The Supreme Court will hear the petition on June 29, which will decide the fate of WhatsApp and a few other messaging platforms in India.Will WhatsApp be banned Should WhatsApp be banned Come June 29, we shall hear what the Supreme Court has to dictate.(This story is originally appeared on Deccan Chronicle)
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February 24, 2020
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WhatsApp has added a quoting option in the new version release. AA Whatsapp.jpeg WhatsApp has added a quoting option in the new version release.WhatsApp is continuously updating new features on its messaging platform. Each version has something new added. As for now, we are still waiting for the video chat option to start, but it seems to take a while as the developers are still working on the same to probably optimise it for audio, video and data. But for now, the beta version of WhatsApp (v2.16.11
for Android has seen a new feature being added — the quote feature. Soon, the final release will also include the same feature.The quote feature comes in really handy when you are in a group chat. You can quote somebody’s message when replying so that it makes it easier for all of the participants in the group to know which message you are actually referring to. The feature also works in one-on-one chats, where you can quote
wholesale hot water tap electric faucet a message and reply back when referring to some older message in the list.If you are on the beta version, when you select a message by long-press on the particular message, you can see an additional arrow pointing to the left (on the top menu bar). Simply tap that and your message will be quoted. You will then be able to see the messages showing up with quoted text and replies accordingly. People on the group or the recipients will be able to know which messages are actually being replied to.
The quoted message shows inside the box with a preview.iPhone users can do the same, but on the iOS version, after long-pressing on a message, you will see the ‘reply’ option which is meant for quoting.iPhone users are already seeing this feature implemented. Make sure you update your WhatsApp to v2.16.6. The desktop version (WhatsApp Web) does not have this feature as yet and we could soon see it there too.Also read: How to use same WhatsApp number on two or more phones
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February 18, 2020
They have failed miserably when you look at the state of the economy
The main Opposition Congress party on Friday accused the Modi government of "working overtime†tapping the phones of the Opposition, civil servants and judges and asked it to stop this game of politic
wholesale electric faucet The main Opposition Congress party on Friday accused the Modi government of "working overtime†tapping the phones of the Opposition, civil servants and judges and asked it to stop this game of political blackmail.
The Congress chose the last day of the Parliament session to warn the government to desist from playing these tricks against those who are refusing to toe the government line.The party’s senior spokesman and deputy leader in the Rajya Sabha Anand Sharma told reporters, "There is a dirty tricks department in the BJP government, which is working overtime tapping phone of Opposition, civil servants and judges.â€He alleged that the government is putting senior leaders and bureaucrats under surveillance, manufacturing documents, using state agencies and "pliable†sections of the media.Cautioning the government to stop this game of political blackmail, he said it was "spreading canards†and making attempts at "defamationâ€.
Wondering as to how classified documents of the ministry of defence, CBI and ED have been selectively leaked to few channels and agencies, he said this created an "incomplete pictureâ€."The selective leaking and distribution of classified documents creates an incomplete picture. The whole picture is brought out by the Opposition in Parliament,†Mr Sharma said.He said the government, instead of targeting the Opposition, should focus on delivering on its promises.
They have failed miserably when you look at the state of the economy, job growth, falling exports and falling investment rate.â€Turning to the just-concluded session, he said the Budget Session passed 24 laws, a record in itself.Noting that since 2014, when the Modi government assumed office, more than 80 bills have been passed, he said this is "testimony of a mature Oppositionâ€."This is also a rejection of the canard spread by PM Modi that the Opposition was hindering passage of bills,†he said.
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January 19, 2020
It is now named after the Shanghai International Port group
Big money signings and investments in storied European clubs, and the backing of
a president who is an avid soccer fan, things should be looking up for millions
of Chinese supporting the "beautiful ga Big money signings and investments in
storied European clubs, and the backing of a president who is an avid soccer
fan, things should be looking up for millions of Chinese supporting the
"beautiful gameâ€.Not so, say some long-time football enthusiasts like Bian
Minming, who fear the game is being taken away from them.Chinese soccer’s
new-found cash also means a deluge of heavy-handed corporate sponsorships, and
Bian and others say that hampers Beijing’s aim of nurturing a grass-roots base
for the sport and homegrown talent.All footballing nations have struggled to
balance the interests of commercial sponsors with those of hardcore fans, but in
China, encouraged by President Xi Jinping to become a soccer superpower,
investors hold all the cards.
All 16 clubs in China’s top league have been forced
to incorporate the names of new owners or sponsors in their team names —
constant changes that irritate fans. Others clubs been forced to move home,
sometimes more than once."The football association needs to learn,†said Bian,
who protested moves to rebrand Shanghai Shenhua, the club he follows. "The
league shouldn’t allow clubs to keep changing names, because only then will they
be able to attract more fans.â€The Chinese football association did not respond
to a request for comment.China is currently hosting some of Europe’s biggest
clubs, who flock to China to tap a millions strong pool of fans and some
deep-pocketed investors.Manchester United had been due to take on Manchester
city, now part Chinese owned, in a pre-season match later on Monday at Beijing’s
Bird’s Nest stadium — their first derby outside England, though the game has
been cancelled due to weather concerns and the state of
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middle of a busy Chinese league season, had overshadowed the clash between
Shanghai Shenhua and city rivals Shanghai SIPG.
Buying foreign talent may
increase interest, China spent more in the winter transfer window than the
entire English Premier League, but as with the Gulf states, sports industry
veterans warn it will do little to boost the home-grown talent that China needs
if it is to achieve Xi’s ambition of one day winning the World Cup.China
currently ranks 81st in the world, behind St Kitts and Nevis, whose population
of 55,000 would fit into Shanghai SIPG’s stadium."China’s top-down approach to
everything does not fit football at all,†said Cameron Wilson, who runs Wild
East Football, a news website devoted to Chinese soccer."You need a solid and
long-standing football culture to generate a supply of people who have grown up
watching, playing and most importantly, loving football.â€Last year, China drew
up a far-reaching reform plan aimed at reinvigorating the domestic game, which
it said was "lagging in all respectsâ€.High on its agenda was creating
"hundred-year clubs†rooted in local communities and nurturing a genuine
grass-roots sporting culture.
To achieve this, it said it would curtail the
power of rich investors to relocate or rebrand teams on a whim. But for now,
money speaks loudest.Even as it called for a bottom-up sporting culture, China
also demanded the establishment of "competitive brands†and set a target of
swelling the sports industry to 3 trillion yuan ($450 billion), six times the
estimated value of the existing global sports market — by 2020.Of course,
without sponsorship, China’s clubs would have no chance of importing
international stars such as former Arsenal and Roma striker Gervinho or
Senegal’s Demba Ba. Such banner signings have fuelled lucrative TV deals — but
not yet homegrown success."There are differences in culture, in the national
personality and tradition,†said Waley Ho, founder of Reds in Shanghai, a
Manchester United supporters group. "It will still need time.â€Fans say the
removal of sponsors’ names from club crests would go a long way.Shanghai SIPG,
formed in 2005 and explicitly modelled on Manchester United, founded in 1878,
has already undergone two relocations and two name changes.
It is now named
after the Shanghai International Port group, a state backer with the resources
to pay a Chinese record of more than 50 million euros ($55.15 million) to sign
Brazilian international Hulk from Zenit St Petersburg.Bian and other Shanghai
Shenhua fans protested in 2014 after their new owners, the Greenland Group,
announced plans to change the club’s name and put the group’s logo on the club
crest. The club did not respond to requests for comment.Despite a compromise,
which saw the club rebranded as Shanghai Greenland Shenhua, fans speaking after
last Sunday’s derby against Shanghai SIPG said they still hope the owners’ name
can be removed even if they can see an upside."Without them, we wouldn’t have
Demba Ba,†shrugged Bian.
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January 14, 2020
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A barely functional water connection and malfunctioning lifts have become a
regular problem in Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (Mhada)’s
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connection and malfunctioning lifts have become a regular problem in Maharashtra
Housing and Area Development Authority (Mhada)’s Swan Mill society at Sewri,
which is home to 1,000 people who are staying there on temporary basis, as it is
a transit camp. The residents here have complained to the authorities at the
Mumbai Building Repair and Reconstruction Board several times in the past two
months, but the authorities only ordered an inquiry and no action was
taken.
Manoj Sawant (34), a tenant at the transit camp, said, "We do not have
water connection in all the flats and so we have to go to our neighbour’s house
to fill water or we have to step down and fill water from our society’s tap in
the basement.†Also, the 24-storey building has three lifts and the residents
allege that they do not function properly nor are they maintained by the Mhada.
There are times when they have to use the stairs.Suresh Nagap (51), another
tenant at the transit camp, said, "I stay on the 13th floor and use stairs when
the lift is not functioning.
We have senior citizens and pregnant women in our
society.†Amit Bhasharkar, executive engineer at electrical division, Mhada,
said, "The contract to maintain the lifts is given to a private company and it
is their duty to repair and maintain lifts. Also, if there
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issue.â€
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Addressing the Indian community at Shanghai Infosys Centre
Rajnath applauded China&
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on Monday (Photo: PTI) Rajnath applauded China's efforts in strengthening
bilateral ties Shanghai: If India and China come together and 2.5 billion hearts
meet on one common ground, there could be a sea change in the entire world, not
just in the region, Home Minister Rajnath Singh said on Monday.
Addressing the
Indian community at Shanghai Infosys Centre, Singh highlighted the importance of
India-China # ties especially in the field of security and economic
cooperation.He applauded China's efforts in strengthening bilateral ties and
said his six-day visit to the country has been fruitful.The two countries have
decided to increase cooperation on security-related issues and information
sharing, he said.Underscoring the immense potential in India's economy, the Home
Minister appealed to NRIs to come and invest in India."Our Prime Minister
Narendra Modi has come up with many schemes where investors can tap the
potential of India's economy.
Programmes like 'Make in India', 'Start Up India'
and 'Stand Up India' give the investors an opportunity. I would go further and
urge you to work for 'Scale Up India', he said.Singh is currently visiting the
Communist country's financial hub Shanghai as part of his China tour. He visited
Jade Buddha temple and the iconic 'Pearl Tower' in Shanghai.Yesterday, he toured
a 'digital' police station in Shanghai and interacted with the Indian
community.He is scheduled to return to India tomorrow.
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January 09, 2020
To help discover new games or get to the ones you already like
Google announces new Google Play Instant. You can just tap and try a game
without having to download it first—whether you’re looking to storm a castle on
Clash Royale or become a wordmaster with Words with Friends 2. People all over
the world come to Google Play to discover new games. In the last year, the
number of Android users who installed a game has more than doubled.
To help
discover new games or get to the ones you already like, Google has redesigned
their Google Play Games app. In the new "Arcade†tab, you can check out game
video trailers or use tags like "New†or "Action†to find a particular type of
game.Google also shows you news and YouTube videos related to your favorite
games to help you boost your skills and become a game master.To make it even
easier to dive right in and enjoy new apps and games on Android devices, Google
is also introducing Google Play Instant.With Google Play Instant, you can just
tap and try a game without having to download it first—whether you’re looking to
storm a castle on Clash Royale or become a wordmaster with Words with Friends
2.
Google Play Instant experiences will be available in the Google Play Store,
the Google Play Games app, or wherever game links are shared. Now you can check
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the titles from the Instant Gameplay collection.If you like the game, you can
simply tap the "Install now!†button to install the game on your smatphone. To
start, Google has a handful of games to play instantly on more than 1 billion
Android devices worldwide.
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January 02, 2020
India Post and Railways are in the process of working together
India Post and Railways are in the process of working together to tap the parcel
business opportunity in the country, specially in rural areas, Union minister
Manoj Sinha said. India Post and Railways are in the process of working together
to tap the parcel business opportunity in the country, specially in rural areas,
Union minister Manoj Sinha said. "Recently, there was a joint meeting meeting of
Railways and Posts.
We have said that you (railways) have transport and Posts
has infrastructure. Both the departments
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efforts to attract parcel business in rural areas in a big way,†communications
minister Manoj Sinha said.He said that Railways has three to four per cent share
of the parcel business in rural areas, while that of India Post is estimated to
be in decimals. He, however, said India Post has wrested a major share of parcel
business from e-commerce companies, adding that there are ample opportunities in
India. The DoP has established 57 Integrated Parcel Booking Centres and upgraded
infrastructure of 27 Parcel Booking Centres during 2013-14 to 2015-16.
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December 30, 2019
The camera is focused on portraits of people
The iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max and iPhone XR refine the mobile experience Apple
created with last year’s iPhone X. The iPhone XS Max has a 12-megapixel
dual-lens camera. This consists of a wide angle lens and 2x telephoto lens. With
Diwali just around the bend, photographs to cherish the special moments are on
everyone’s agenda. The iPhone XS/XS Max and the iPhone XR, the two latest
additions in Apple’s line-ups boast some stellar cameras. What way to make
Diwali a little better than by employing these tricks to get the best out of
your new iPhones.iPhone XS MaxBoth the iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max have Portrait
Mode on the front and rear cameras. To use Portrait Mode, open the camera and
swipe the menu slider left until you see Portrait.
You’ll see a carousel appear
with different lighting options such as Natural Light, Contour Light, Stage
Light, Natural Light, and more. Select your desired option and press the shutter
button. If you want to use the front-facing camera, just tap the camera rotate
icon to the right of the shutter button.With Depth Control you can control the
amount of blur in the background after you’ve taken the photo. Photographer:
Varun AdityaInstagram: The iPhone XS Max
has a 12-megapixel dual-lens camera. This consists of a wide angle lens and 2x
telephoto lens. Both lenses have optical image stabilisation. This makes it
easier to capture shake-free photos in low light.If you want to capture the
beautiful diyas and twinkling fairy lights that are lighting up your home, you
will need to keep your iPhone extremely steady so that you can capture all the
sharp details of these lights. Place the iPhone XS Max in a stationary position
to avoid blur/shaky images. You can also use the timer function while the camera
or phone is stationed, to prevent it from shaking right after you click. For a
proper professional looking output, place your subject in good light and choose
a subtle dark background.
One of the most exciting new camera features is the
advanced Portrait mode. This updated feature now lets you adjust the depth of
field in your photos. This means you can control how blurred the background
appears. Portrait mode works like magic when you have more light in the
background especially with fairy lights. Start by making sure that your subject
is no more than eight feet away. Make sure they’re no closer than two. It
beautifully meters the scene by giving you the professional looking bokeh with
proper logic depending on the background you choose. Choose colourful background
for better images. Depth Control is a major breakthrough that gives you
DSLR-like control over your iPhone camera. And the best thing about it is that
you can change the depth of field after taking your photo. When you’ve taken a
picture using Portrait mode, open it in the Photos app, and tap Edit.
The Depth
slider lets you adjust the depth of field, from f/1.4 to f/1.6.Smart HDR allows
you to capture stunning HDR photos of moving subjects. The subject will appear
sharp, with no ghosting effect. And the image will be well lit throughout, with
detail and colour in the shadows and highlights. This new feature works by
taking many photos at different exposures. The camera’s software analyses the
images and creates a seamlessly blended HDR photo.Compose your image in advance.
This means you should have a rough idea of where fireworks will be visible in
the skyPlay With the exposure. iPhoneXS Max camera is the fastest there is and
the best ever in light metering. Fireworks at night is actually bright and the
background is going to be dark naturally. So getting a magical photograph with
colours and light with dark background is not really hard! Here’s how it is:
Just tap focus the bright area of any subject and try underexposing by sliding
down on the screen and just click Burst mode which allows you to fire off about
ten shots per second or by tapping the shutter button fast as possible. To
activate burst mode, press and hold the shutter button. Your iPhone will keep
taking photos until you let go.
Touch holding the shutter button.Do no forget to
turn on the Live Mode! It is such a magical feature where you cannot miss any
moment. The Live Photo feature is also great for photographing moving objects.
It allows you to really capture the movement in a scene. A Live Photo actually
records 1.5 seconds before and after you press the shutter. So make sure that
you keep the camera still for a few moments before actually hitting the button.
Once you’ve taken your Live Photo, you can still have a bit more fun. Find your
Live Photo in the Photos app. Then swipe up to open the Effects panel. You’ll
see four options: Live, Loop, Bounce, and Long Exposure. Try Light Painting with
your iPhone. You need to buy a little mobile phone tripod for this. Place your
phone on the tripod, photograph the moving fireworks and try using the Long
Exposure from the effects panel. Always anticipate the pace of the firework to
capture it at the right moment and remember to keep your flash switched off.
Take a picture with a beautifully lit space as a backdrop or strike the perfect
pose just before you burst the firecrackers. Avoid using flash. The first tip is
to ensure that you use the available lighting to allow the phone’s sensor to
gather as much information as possible. Position your iPhone as such that you
can use the light as a source and then capture the required subject. Stop using
flash in case of capturing lights or diyas as that becomes counter-intuitive. So
as mentioned above, try to use the actual light as a source instead of using the
artificial illumination. Having said that, if you’re capturing something in the
indoors, and there’s no light, then flash definitely will come in handy. Diwali
is also all about meeting and greeting people and this definitely calls for some
selfies.
Use the improved Portrait mode on the front camera; find a colourful
background to nail a perfect selfie with beautiful blur in the background. To
capture the true festive feeling, you need to shoot them with all the
decorations and lighting in the background. For such outdoor pictures, find a
place with more lights around then find a background which is either dark or
with colours and lights. Do not forget to underexpose to gain more shutter speed
which will help you take good pictures of people bursting crackers or just
enjoying the festival against a background that&
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while the bright lights are behind the subject. But again remember, composition
is everything and choosing the right background is very important. Try composing
in such a way so that background enhances your shots. The new faster image
sensor allows you to shoot better quality # videos on the iPhone XS and XR
models. You can capture amazing colour and detail, even in low light. And the
iPhone XS models have four microphones, allowing you to record stereo
sound.iPhone XRWith the new LCD display, Smart HDR, and Single Lens Portrait
Mode, there’s been a lot to check out.Photographer: Siddhartha JoshiInstagram: It’s a much bigger field of view and
that really helps in composing the shotToggle between the different Portrait
lighting modes to see how the image will look.The camera sensor features deeper,
larger pixels. Deeper to improve image fidelity. And larger to allow more light
to hit the sensor. The result? Even better low‑light photos.
The camera is
focused on portraits of people, and it’s also really quick with finding faces
and locking on them. This makes clicking portraits of people faster and a joy
with the device.Find A Portrait Background that makes the subject pop. Portrait
photography isn’t just about having a great subject. It’s also about having a
great background. Also, make sure that your subject wears colours that are
different from the surrounding elements. Otherwise, your subject will blend into
the background.You need to compose carefully. Composition refers to the
placement of elements in an image. When framing or composing your shot, keep in
mind that you don’t need to centre your subject. Another composition tip is to
frame your subject. Do this by using a natural frame such as a doorway or
window. If you’re photographing outdoors, look for trees or bushes. Then place
your subject inside them.4K video and wider stereo playback. iPhone XR shoots
the highest‑quality video of any smartphone. With better low‑light performance.
Extended dynamic range in videos up to 30fps stereo recording and stereo
playback with wider sound separation.(Source)
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December 27, 2019
The New ExplorePeople come to Explore every day
More apps will be adding the sharing to Stories feature soon..In 2017, Instagram
had announced an offensive comment filter, which would automatically hide toxic
and divisive comments, particularly those aimed at at-risk groups. This new
filter hides comments containing attacks on a person&
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well-being or health.Video ChatMore than 100 million Instagrammers watch or
share on Live every day.
The New ExplorePeople come to Explore every day to
discover new ideas, people, and experiences.' The platform also announced
measures to protect Instagrammers from bullies. The new filter will also alert
Instagram to repeated problems so that the company can take action. Further,
Instagram will filter bullying comments intended to harass or upset people on
the platform. One does not need to connect their Instagram account to other apps
in order to share to Stories.That means that one can turn any video into an NBA
dunk cam or add a cloud of hearts and Pomeranians to fluff up their photo.' This
photo shows a person using its Instagram account. From there one can edit and
add to their story or send it via Direct.
In the coming weeks, Instagram will
bring video chat to its platform and give friends a new way to spend time
together - even when they aren't actually together. Further, more fun creative
effects from one's favourite accounts are coming soon, including Ariana Grande,
Baby Ariel, Liza Koshy, Vogue, and Buzzfeed.Just tap the share button in the
Spotify or GoPro app and the content is pulled directly into the Instagram
camera. The new Explore will be rolling out over the coming weeks. One can chat
one-on-one or with a small group - and they can keep the conversation going for
as long as they like.The bullying filter is on for the global community and can
be disabled in the Comment Controls centre in the app. Further, one can also
minimise the video and continue the chat while doing other things on Instagram.
Popular image and video-sharing platform, Instagram, on May 3,
announced new ways to share content on 'Stories,' connect with friends over
videos, and discover new interests on 'Explore.Camera effects platform for
InstagramFace filters, text styles and stickers help turn casual moments into
experiences one can't wait to share.Sharing to StoriesFrom # a sticker of one's
new favourite song on Spotify to action shots from GoPro, it's now easy to share
what one is up to or how they are feeling by posting directly to Instagram
Stories from other apps. To start a video chat, simply tap the new camera icon
at the top of a Direct thread. Video chat is testing now and will roll out
globally soon.
It will still be personalised, but the content will now be
organised into topic channels so that one can browse across their interests and
go deeper into any area they like.Instagram has announced new ways to share
content on 'Stories,' connect with friends over videos, and discover new
interests on 'Explore. But the community sometimes also wants to experience
real-time video in a smaller group. Instagram is now unlocking the ability for
third parties to design unique, interactive camera experiences for their
followers. And now the redesigned Explore makes discovery even easier
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December 23, 2019
The journey of dancer Kunal Om
Soon, he was travelling across Andalusia watching every possible show and
"asking questions on the art form shamelessly to everybody possibleâ€. "My early
interest was in tap dancing. They come for three weeks and start teaching others
from the fourth week. Flamenco is an umbrella term for a different kind of
highly energised dance, which is performed with folk music from Southern Spain.
"In the world of flamenco, these families are big — much like the Kapoors and
Bachchans in Bollywood, if not more. But then I saw a performance at National
Centre for Performing Arts (NCPA), which was an eye-opener,†recalls Kunal.
Kunal (centre sitting) at school, Escuela Carmen De Las Cuvas in Granada, Spain
"Great dancers are great because of their passion,†said the great American
modern dancer Martha Graham.
The journey of dancer Kunal Om, from Mumbai to
Granada in Spain — from Bollywood dance to flamenco — is a story of true passion
for the art form. "Flamenco is a dance form prevalent among the gypsies in
Andalusia in Spain. Soon enough, he was one of the organisers at the festival
and there, he says, he had his preliminary foundation of flamenco.Fulfilling the
dream:But that was just the beginning. But there was no way I could learn it in
India. Not only was I having a language problem, I felt the idea was a disaster.
The journey of dancer Kunal Om, from Mumbai to Granada in Spain — from Bollywood
dance to flamenco — is a story of true passion for the art form. "In fact, in
the film Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, the flamenco depiction was more a
Bollywoodisation of the art and several artists feel insulted in Spain,†he adds
with a tone of embarrassment. "Well, my dream is to open a flamenco tablao in
the city, which would be a flamenco school in the day and a performing space by
night,†he says. The fun part of flamenco comes much later but the initial days
are extremely difficult and many people might be bored out of it,†he explains.
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rhythm and things became easier.The journey:The performance, which he cites as a
turning point in his career was a collaboration between the late Kathak
exponent, Pandit Chitresh Das and flamenco star Antonio Hidalgo.
I thought
being a professional dancer for 15 years, it would be easy for me to pick up
flamenco and then after a year, I would come back,†he adds half-jokingly.In
2014, he surrendered all his assets that he had including his car and house, to
leave for Spain and learn from the masters. It will be a good six hours
introduction to the highly disciplined art of flamenco,†he concludes.On April
23, at Clap, Malad (West). But they were very kind and they accepted me warm
heartedly and allowed me to stay with them and learn flamenco,†he says. "The
first few months were extremely difficult.Apart from performing and
collaborating with dancers from other disciplines, the 37-year-old dancer will
be conducting rigourous workshops in the city too. Speaking on the rising
popularity of dance forms like salsa and bachata, he says, "The problem is that
most of the people who come to learn aren’t interested in learning it properly.
"That was my first introduction to flamenco, which I thought was close to tap
dancing. With whatever savings he had, he ended up in the city of Granada to
find himself a master to teach him flamenco. Kunal recently choreographed a
flamenco section for Hrithik Roshan at the IIFA in Madrid. "I was performing
across the country back then, performing live with several troupes,†says Kunal.
He patiently sat with me and explained to me all the brackets of flamenco,†he
says.â€
But that’s when his tabla lessons as a kid came handy. "Banks aren’t
helpful if you want to pursue the arts.Soon Kunal was spending most of his time
either researching on flamenco or sending mails to various flamenco schools and
flamenco artists. But according to him, flamenco hasn’t yet arrived in India.
However, I was so enthralled by the performance that I met Antonio after the
concert and set an appointment to learn more from him. These gypsies had a link
with Rajasthan and often thought to have migrated from here,†he points out a
bit of information, which reassured his faith in himself. He recalls the warmth
he had received from several families back in Spain.
However, he wants to keep
shuttling between Spain and India, to learn, to perform and to disseminate the
knowledge that he has earned. After sending more than 4,000 mails to various
artists, he got a reply from famous flamenco artist, Karen Lugo. "This won’t be
the usual hour-and-a-half light-hearted workshop. Soon he found himself
performing with some of the best in the business, like Bosco-Caesar and Terrence
Lewis. But his real interest was in learning and mastering an art form which
nobody in India was keen to explore.
Later I realised how different the two
forms are. "She introduced me to Roberto Nieddu, the director of Jodhpur
Flamenco & Gypsy Festival,†he recalls. In the month of May, he will be
going to Australia to perform at the Indian Film Festival & Awards of
Australia 2017 (IFFAA 2017) in Sydney, where he’ll be sharing the stage with
several stalwarts from the entertainment industry from India as well as
Pakistan. He was kind enough and we met. "My ancestors were from Jodhpur and
when I learnt this interesting fact, I felt I was on the right track,†Kunal
says. So I had to plunge in whatever way I could,†he says. The origins have
often been traced to Romanian gypsies.Future of flamenco in India:After three
years of rigourous learning and practice, Kunal is still not sure if he has been
able to master the art form. In the early nineties, right after school, Kunal
started training under choreographer Darren Das
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December 16, 2019
The key to making spiritual time a priority
We may find other creative ways to manage our time and devote it to empowering
our soul. This is a good practice not only for our spiritual quest but for all
aspects of our life. They do all the things they wish to do each day, and if
there is any time left they may devote it to for spiritual pursuits. If we wish
to have a certain career, we need to devote time to studies. But, all too often,
we become so caught up in the storms of life that no time is left for our soul.
If we exist solely to maintain the physical body, then what do we gain If we
wish to achieve more than just the upkeep of our body, if we wish to develop our
intellectual, cultural side and spiritual side, or to make a contribution to the
world, then we must allot time for these pursuits. If we wish to amass a certain
amount of money, we need to plan for our savings.Sant Rajinder Singhji, head of
Sawan Kirpal Ruhani Mission, works towards promoting inner and outer peace.The
choice is ours.org. He can be contacted at www. If we can allot few minutes for
spiritual pursuits and keep that as sacred time for ourselves, and then fill up
the other hours with other activities, we can achieve our spiritual goal.Often
people make their spiritual pursuits their last priority.It is critical to set
goals for ourselves.
This is a good practice not only for our spiritual quest
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The key to making spiritual time a priority is to evaluate
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December 09, 2019
All I was doing was trying to help
The lawyer also used the Le Parisien to hit out at the French prime minister’s
comments over his clients potential exclusion from the France squad asking: "Is
this a prime minister’s words or those of a Barcelona fan talking about a Real
Madrid footballer.The scandal is a serious distraction to France before they
host Euro 2016 next year — Benzema has been banned from meeting Valbuena and
neither was called up for France’s games against Germany and England
recently.Four men, including a friend of Benzema, Karim Zenati, have been
charged and detained over the blackmail using the stolen sex-tape.â€. "I’m mad
with myself for having talked that way on the phone, we went too far,†Benzema
said of comments that appeared to mock Valbuena.
The victim of the affair,
Valbuena, in his first public comments told Le Monde last week he was "very,
very, very disappointed†by Benzema.The former Lyon star says he had no need of
money nor did one of the accused, Karim Zenati, as he was employed in one of
Benzema’s companies.The pre-recorded interview comes in the wake of comments
from French Prime Minister Manuel Valls on Tuesday saying only players with
exemplary records should represent France at Euro 2016.
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Real Madrid's Karim Benzema -AP Karim Benzema says his go-between role in the
Mathieu Valbuena sextape blackmail case has been misunderstood as the Real
Madrid striker prepares to explain himself on French TV on Wednesday.
There’s
nothing to any of it, no blackmail or demands for money,†Benzema told a judge
in early November, according to a Le Monde article published on
Wednesday.Benzema’s lawyer Alain Jakubowicz told Wednesday’s Le Parisien daily
newspaper that the player would use Wednesday’s tv interview to apologise to
Valbuena for those unfriendly remarks.In sporting terms Benzema is seen as
France’s top striker, but Les Blues have a wealth of other attacking options and
a record of leaving trouble-makers out of squads for international
tournaments.Karim Benzema says his go-between role in the Mathieu Valbuena
sextape blackmail case has been misunderstood as the Real Madrid striker
prepares to explain himself on French TV on Wednesday."It’s all a huge
misunderstanding.
All I was doing was trying to help.A police telephone tap
however on Benzema and his calls to Zenati cast doubts on their attitude.
Benzema is alleged to have approached Valbuena about the images at a France
national training camp on October 5.The blackmail case began in June, when
Valbuena lodged a complaint with police after being telephoned by a man who said
he had the sex tape
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December 02, 2019
The regulator should seek direct access through an enforcement agency
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) said it has suggested that the
regulations against frauds should also cover all market participants and their
employees as well as agents of intermediaries.It has sought comments from public
on the committee&
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Sebi has only powers to seek call
data records of those being probed, but it is not sufficient, the panel said. At
present, it’s common to listed companies, intermediaries and connected persons
handling unpublished price-sensitive information. Sebi said it has suggested
that the regulations against frauds should also cover all market participants
and their employees as well as agents of intermediaries. Some market regulators
abroad have powers to tap calls. New Delhi: A high-level committee looking into
fair market conduct has recommended that Sebi seek powers to intercept calls and
electronic communications to aid its investigations.
However, proper checks and
balances must be ensured for use of the power.. Some high voltage fraud cases
were unearthed through phone tapping. In a slew of suggestions, the panel also
said the market watchdog should give immunity to whistleblowers who bring frauds
to the fore. It also recommended that Sebi sign a memorandum of understanding
with enforcement bodies including the Income Tax Department, Economic Offences
Wing, Reserve Bank of India, Enforcement Directorate and the corporate affairs
ministry.Committee wants regulator to give immunity to whistleblowers.
The
regulator should seek direct access through an enforcement agency, the panel
said.The recommendations come amid multiple probes into many high-profile cases,
including those related to ICICI Bank, Videocon Industries as also a number of
top blue-chip firms such as HDFC Bank, Axis Bank and Tata Motors where sensitive
financial information allegedly got leaked over WhatsApp before their formal
announcements.With regard to effective mechanism to deal with insider trading,
the panel recommended a separate code of conduct for connected #
persons—auditors, accountancy firms, law firms, analysts and consultants.The
panel, headed by former law secretary TK Viswanathan, said listed companies
should mandatorily have whistleblower policies firms and a searchable list of
all immediate relatives and persons living at the same address with those in
possession of price-sensitive information.
The cases of Rajat Gupta and Raj
Rajaratnam are a case in point.Touching upon a wide spectrum of topics such as
market frauds, insider trading, surveillance and investigations, the panel said:
"Sebi may seek direct power to intercept calls to aid in investigation, akin to
the power granted to the Central Board of Direct Taxes
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November 25, 2019
Understandably it drew surprised and enraged reactions from fellow Mumbaikars
Speaking on his behalf, manager Raj Shaw of the Sakinaka branch said, "There may
have been a misunderstanding. You know, to be turned down from a place at this
age.â€Interestingly, when we called the Bandra outlet of Tap to ask if they were
in sync with their Sakinaka branch policies, we were told that everybody above
21 years of age was allowed. I was with my kids and I came all the way from
Kolkata.
It doesn’t seem like that farfetched an idea given what played out at a
suburban bar on Tuesday — well almost. My colleague asked them to sit in the low
volume section since the other would make it difficult for them to communicate.
When we further specified that we wanted to book a table for senior citizens,
the person on the other side politely ‘suggested’ that we go to another of their
franchisees that had ‘soft music’.
Understandably it drew surprised and enraged
reactions from fellow Mumbaikars who had heard nothing of the sort before.A
retired public sector employee from Kolkata, 67-year-old Sengupta was
understandably upset about the incident. (Photo: Zomato) A certain detergent
advertisement drew much scorn when it showed a family of three not being allowed
into a mall because they ‘didn’t fit in’ with the crowd. As long as you’re young
at heart, how does it matter? It wasn’t like we were going to upset the
environment or anything. When they arrived at the venue, they were denied entry
because the group included people ‘above 40’.â€It was his daughter who put out a
post on Facebook and later a review on Zomato stating the events of the previous
night.We tried to speak to the staff member in question, but he wasn’t available
for comment. Shovon Sengupta, along with his family was on his way to Tap Resto
Bar in Sakinaka, where the family had made a reservation for eight, through
restaurant search and discovery service, Zomato. On November 29, Mr.
We were
stopped at the gate and told that we don’t allow people below 21 or above 40,
says Shovon Sengupta. We hadn’t got an official statement from the restaurant
till the time of going to press. We went to another place nearby of course, but
I felt a little awkward about the whole situation.
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Tap Resto Bar, Sakinaka. It was probably more suited for the older crowd, he
continued. Above 40! I understand if you have restrictions on things like bungee
jumping or blood donation, but to stop someone from entering a bar because
they’re above a certain age is weird. Talking to us over the phone he said, "My
daughter had made the reservation but we were stopped at the gate and told that
we don’t allow people below 21 or above 40
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November 18, 2019
The left phone shows traffic information
The photo display will take you down memory lane, as images from past trips,
weddings and family events come up. It’s not perfect, though: Google still
hasn’t figured out that I don’t own a car and have no use for driving
directions.Google wants to help you manage daily life, from screening unwanted
phone calls to predicting what you’ll type. Soon, you’ll be able to let Google’s
facial-recognition technology just pick out photos of your family, including new
shots as you take them (though not in the European Union, where privacy
regulations are tighter. Then there’s the task of tagging which is a number for
home, work or cell, and what context you met that person in.
Perhaps Google’s
assistant could one day handle all that for you without even ringing the phone,
then decide based on the response whether to interrupt your game of "Fortnite.
The Pixel 3, out Thursday, starting at about $800, is for those who can’t
wait.â€But legitimate callers would still find this annoying. It also works with
QR and barcodes.You still need a few extra taps to add the information to your
contact list. When screening calls, for instance, all interactions stay private
unless you report the number as spam, in which case it gets added to Google’s
database as a warning to others.A NOTE ON PRIVACYGoogle executives emphasise
that much of the AI analysis is taking place on the phone, not Google’s
servers.â€It’s a good concept, though it’s not clear that it really saves time.
The Pixel isn’t likely to work for anyone uncomfortable with that trade-off. If
only Google was smart enough to remove the party shots never meant for public,
sober viewing. Before bed, it offers to set your alarm. Google turns to software
to make up for what it lacks in hardware.
It starts to cross the line of
digital manipulation, but pictures do look nice. Or that I don’t need commute
information on weekends. So do most of the requests you make on the Pixel
stand.CALL SCREENINGNo doubt you’ve got an automated call from a telemarketer
pitching lower interest rates or vacation shares. You can even request more
information by tapping buttons such as "Tell me more. You still need to follow
the voice assistant’s chatter; taking the call and hanging up would often be
faster. Last year’s Pixel phones had this Google Lens feature, while Samsung has
a similar feature called Bixby Vision.The camera also uses software to combine
multiple versions of images, essentially filling in some gaps so that zoomed-in
shots come out sharper than they normally would.TEXT RECOGNITIONPoint the camera
at a business card, flyer or other printed text, and Google will try to extract
phone numbers and addresses.
It didn’t help that I kept tapping "I can’t
understand,†forcing friends to repeat themselves over and over to a robot. The
software underscores how Google is tapping its strengths in personalization —
and perhaps make money through ads in the process.The stand works well as a
bedside companion.If this sounds familiar, it’s because it is. It’s still no
replacement from a real zoom, which the latest Apple and Samsung phones offer
via a second lens. Or you can trust Google to select the best shots. The feature
is most useful if you have a business card or flyer handy when you’re ready to
make a call, visit a website or get directions through Google Maps. As
impressive as Google’s ambitions are, though, AI is still new at the job of
saving us from meaningless tasks.
The left phone shows traffic information as
part of assistant features on Stand and the right phone shows option to screen
incoming calls. The difference: Before, you had to tap something to activate a
feature. The basic text recognition for the Google Lens feature and the camera’s
image processing also are done on the device. It’s really a showcase for
Google’s latest advances in software, particularly in artificial intelligence.
Google now lets you fight back with an automated response.When a mystery call
comes in, just hit "Screen call. That may not come until an eventual Pixel 9 or
Pixel 13.You get free services in exchange for letting Google deeper into your
life.†Google’s voice assistant takes over and asks for a name and purpose of
the call. In the morning, one tap gets you the weather, upcoming calendar events
and details about traffic on your commute. That much management might incline
you to let those piles of business cards keep stacking up.Google wants to help
you manage daily life, from screening unwanted phone calls to predicting what
you’ll type.
There’s not much about the physical details of
Google’s new Pixel 3 phone that you can’t find elsewhere.
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heating tap Transcribed responses appear in real time, so you can decide
whether to pick up. For regular photos, Google captures extra shots
as
alternatives, in case someone blinks or blocks the view, though Google’s
recommendations aren’t always spot on, as even humans can disagree on what looks
best. That bigger display and curved design? Apple and Samsung phones already
have that.SMART SNAPPINGJust smile or make a funny face for the selfie camera to
automatically take the shot. But the Pixel doesn’t intend to wow people with its
hardware anyway. Now it’s automatic.A SMART STAND-INPlace the phone on an
optional $79 Pixel Stand charging station, and it can display a rotating set of
images from an album you choose. But more advanced Google Lens features, such as
recognizing museum paintings, require sending data to Google’s servers
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November 12, 2019
With customers preferring efficiency over anything else
With customers preferring efficiency over anything else, the performance sedans
are like a rebel child in the Indian market. That said, it takes a lot to be a
performance sedan in our country. With all the grunt being channelled to the
front wheels, driving this is
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is, India has some great options for someone who wants a hot saloon. They bring
with them a high running cost, but boy are they fun to drive!Petrolheads in
certain markets overseas do get more by way of options when it comes to this
segment, but we’re not here to ponder about "what could have beenâ€. In a market
where buyers prefer tall SUVs over long sedans, it becomes indispensable for a
sedan to have some great features to clock high sales numbers. Driven to the
rear wheels through an 8-speed automatic transmission are 240 of the finest
British horses, cooked up by its 2.
Opt for this engine in the Octavia range and
you also get a multi-link rear suspension that not only supports greater
handling, but improves the ride quality as well.46 lakh, ex-showroom, Delhi)An
aggressively performing car that comes from a brand we wish was more aggressive
in India.5-litre TDCi engine makes 100PS of power and 215Nm of torque. And when
we talk specifically about the Indian auto market, fuel efficiency and
low-running costs are on top priority for customers. Throw in the 6-speed
manual/automatic transmissions it’s available with, along with the grippy
205-section tyres, and you get a formula that makes everyday driving a
pleasure.com. In a market where buyers prefer tall SUVs over long sedans, it
becomes indispensable for a sedan to have some great features to clock high
sales numbers.
The sedan rages ahead of the 300 horsepower barrier with 306PS of
power and 400Nm of torque on tap. With this kind of shift in the market, all
sedans need to have some special feature in order to clock good sales.22 lakh,
ex-showroom, Delhi)The nameplate that arguably gave Skoda its identity in India
is the Octavia. The Chevrolet Cruze is an enthusiast’s favourite, with
petrolheads often hitting the used car lots to find a well-maintained example.90
lakh, ex-showroom, Delhi)The Figo Aspire is Ford’s first stab at the compact
sedan space. The 1.8 TSI (Prices: Rs 19.6 VTVTBracket II (Rs 10-30
Lakh)Chevrolet Cruze VCDi (Prices: Rs 13.Volvo S60 T6 Petrol (Price: Rs 43.24
lakh, ex-showroom, Delhi)Yet another performance sedan that hides in plain
sight.99 lakh, ex-showroom, Delhi)Jaguar’s entry-level sedan packs some serious
horsepower under the hood in its range-topping ‘Portfolio’ iteration.
The City
is Honda’s mainstay and its most reputable model in India. There’s also 340Nm of
torque on tap from as low as 1,750rpm, making its performance easily accessible
too. fiat0.26 lakh, ex-showroom, Delhi)Volvo is the underdog when it comes to
luxury car brands in India.06-21. Combine that with its low kerb weight of just
over 1,000kg and you get the compact sedan with the highest power-to-weight
ratio in its segment!Honda City i-VTEC MT (Prices: Rs 8. The Octavia TSI gives
you segment-above performance and is one the most dynamically sorted enthusiast
sedans you can buy. Pumped out of the 1.
This performance sedan is showing its
age, but still backs up its muscular design with a gem of an engine. The SUVs
are in demand as these days customers are more inclined towards these tall
machines rather than the long sedans. If you’re hungry for something more, the
Octavia vRS is on its way to India in 2017!Honorary Mentions: Volkswagen Vento
TSI, Fiat Linea 125 SBracket III (Rs 30-50 Lakh)Jaguar XE Portfolio (Price: Rs
47.The craze for SUVs has taken over the world. These cars offer the stately
styling sedan buyers love, backed up by speed-hungry engines that can still be
tamed for everyday usage.8 seconds. The 2. What’s more is that there’s options
available across a variety of price brackets.0-litre petrol engine. While it has
been designed to be an affordable sedan for the family, in its diesel avatar,
it’s one of the best fun-to-drive cars on a budget.Skoda Octavia 1.jpg The craze
for SUVs has taken over the world.11-11. The City’s suspension isn’t the best
over bad roads, but its stiff edge makes the car quite precise to manoeuvre.
While most people buy the petrol City for its refinement and reliability, the
1.5-litre i-VTEC engine is actually a fantastic, rev-happy unit that belches out
119PS of power and 145Nm of torque.38-7.
The power drives the XE from 0-100kmph
in 6. However, the Swedish automaker enjoys the good graces of a niche audience
and caters to a very select set of customers with models like the S60 T6. The
steering is light for urban usage, but isn’t devoid of feedback, so you can have
some fun in the corners too.95-17.0-litre diesel mill plates up 166PS of power
and a chunky 360Nm of torque, proving that you don’t need petrol to be a
petrolhead.8-litre, turbo-petrol engine is a mighty 180PS of power and 250Nm of
torque for some simply explosive performance.
Honorary Mentions: BMW 320iSource:
CarDekho.Honorary Mentions: Hyundai Verna 1.Want something that’s the right
balance of practicality, driving dynamics and performance Here’s a look at 6
popular performance sedans you can buy for Rs 50 lakh or less!Bracket I (Up To
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November 04, 2019
We deserved to win it is fair
Revenge for UruguayIn Montevideo, all eyes were on Chile defender Gonzalo Jara
and Uruguay striker Edinson Cavani as the two men lined up against each other
for the first time since their infamous clash in the Copa America in June. The
pressure on coach Gerardo Martino was eased by Biglia’s 19th-minute goal, the
Lazio midfielder tapping in after Cristian Zapata failed to deal with Ezequiel
Lavezzi’s low cross. The Bayern star opened the scoring with a tap-in on 22
minutes from Willian’s low cross and then turned provider with a jinking run and
pass for Renato Augusto for Brazil’s second on 57 minutes.Jara was later banned
for three matches over the incident.. Argentina’s Angel di Maria falls while
vying for the ball with Colombia’s Cristian Zapata.Bayern Munich star Douglas
Costa scored one goal and created two others as Brazil swept aside the challenge
of the Copa America semi-finalists. Two-time World Cup winners Argentina — who
had taken just two points from their first three matches — claimed their first
win, downing Colombia 1-0 in Barranquilla thanks to a first half goal from Lucas
Biglia. Brazil’s victory over Peru left them in third place with seven points,
ahead of Paraguay and Chile on goal difference.
Five-time champions Brazil had a
virtuoso performance from Costa to thank for their win.On that occasion Cavani
was sent off after lashing out at Jara when the Chilean defender attempted to
poke a finger into the Uruguayan striker’s backside. In Montevideo, Uruguay
gained revenge for their stormy Copa America quarter-final defeat
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Manufacturers to Chile earlier this year with a 3-0 win. The victory pushed
Uruguay up to second place in the standings with nine points from four games,
three points adrift of surprise early pacesetters Ecuador, who made it four wins
out of four on Tuesday with a 3-1 win over Venezuela. We could have scored
another goal,†said Martino, who said his happiness was more for his players
than for himself. "We deserved to win, it is fair.
But the Argentinians will
feel confident that they can mount a charge back up the table when qualifiers
resume in March, when injured stars Lionel Messi, Sergio Aguero and Carlos Tevez
should all be fit and available once more.Brazil meanwhile produced their best
performance of the qualifying campaign to date with a 3-0 defeat of Peru in
Salvador. Brazil’s third came when Costa’s fierce strike was parried away by
Peru keeper Diego Penny, leaving a simple finish for Filipe Luis on the rebound.
Argentina’s win in Colombia lifted them to sixth, just outside the top five
qualifying spots.
Argentina and Brazil reignited their 2018 World Cup qualifying
campaigns with important victories on Tuesday as Copa America champions Chile
crashed to defeat in their grudge match with Uruguay. The lingering tension from
that encounter was evident in an ill-tempered game at the Centenario and
threatened to boil over around the 20-minute mark. (Photo: AFP) Argentina and
Brazil reignited their 2018 World Cup qualifying campaigns with important
victories on Tuesday as Copa America champions Chile crashed to defeat in their
grudge match with Uruguay
Revenge for UruguayIn Montevideo, all eyes were on Chile defender Gonzalo Jara
and Uruguay striker Edinson Cavani as the two men lined up against each other
for the first time since their infamous clash in the Copa America in June. The
pressure on coach Gerardo Martino was eased by Biglia’s 19th-minute goal, the
Lazio midfielder tapping in after Cristian Zapata failed to deal with Ezequiel
Lavezzi’s low cross.
The Bayern star opened the scoring with a tap-in on 22
minutes from Willian’s low cross and then turned provider with a jinking run and
pass for Renato Augusto for Brazil’s second on 57 minutes.Jara was later banned
for three matches over the incident.. Argentina’s Angel di Maria falls while
vying for the ball with Colombia’s Cristian Zapata.Bayern Munich star Douglas
Costa scored one goal and created two others as Brazil swept aside the challenge
of the Copa America semi-finalists. Two-time World Cup winners Argentina — who
had taken just two points from their first three matches — claimed their first
win, downing Colombia 1-0 in Barranquilla thanks to a first half goal from Lucas
Biglia. Brazil’s victory over Peru left them in third place with seven points,
ahead of Paraguay and Chile on goal difference. Five-time champions Brazil had a
virtuoso performance from Costa to thank for their win.On that occasion Cavani
was sent off after lashing out at Jara when the Chilean defender attempted to
poke a finger into the Uruguayan striker’s backside. In Montevideo, Uruguay
gained revenge for their stormy Copa America quarter-final defeat
China electric water heater faucet
Manufacturers to Chile earlier this year with a 3-0 win.
The victory pushed
Uruguay up to second place in the standings with nine points from four games,
three points adrift of surprise early pacesetters Ecuador, who made it four wins
out of four on Tuesday with a 3-1 win over Venezuela. We could have scored
another goal,†said Martino, who said his happiness was more for his players
than for himself.
We deserved to win it is fair. But the Argentinians will
feel confident that they can mount a charge back up the table when qualifiers
resume in March, when injured stars Lionel Messi, Sergio Aguero and Carlos Tevez
should all be fit and available once more.Brazil meanwhile produced their best
performance of the qualifying campaign to date with a 3-0 defeat of Peru in
Salvador. Brazil’s third came when Costa’s fierce strike was parried away by
Peru keeper Diego Penny, leaving a simple finish for Filipe Luis on the rebound.
Argentina’s win in Colombia lifted them to sixth, just outside the top five
qualifying spots.
Argentina and Brazil reignited their 2018 World Cup qualifying
campaigns with important victories on Tuesday as Copa America champions Chile
crashed to defeat in their grudge match with Uruguay. The lingering tension from
that encounter was evident in an ill-tempered game at the Centenario and
threatened to boil over around the 20-minute mark. (Photo: AFP) Argentina and
Brazil reignited their 2018 World Cup qualifying campaigns with important
victories on Tuesday as Copa America champions Chile crashed to defeat in their
grudge match with Uruguay
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Carrying a few extra pairs of clothing is easier
Lack of familiarity with the local language and customs can cause unpredictable
situations and problems. However, it isn&
Tankless Electric Water Heater Faucet
Suppliers39;t necessary to get INR exchanged to colon before you go to Costa
Rica.The rich sights and sounds of this dream vacation spot are sure to amaze
you and help you create memories that last a lifetime!
If this sounds familiar
to you because you're planning a trip to this tropical paradise, it is essential
to have some basic knowledge of Costa Rica before you pack your bags. Ensure
that you carry your raincoat or an umbrella in addition to some warm clothes to
beat any potential weather-woes. The country's imposing volcanoes, tropical
forests, wildlife, botanical gardens, stunning river valleys, and hundreds of
beaches along the Pacific and Caribbean coasts make for an enchanting journey.
Representational Image. Costa Rica can burn a crater in your pockets, as it is
the most expensive country in Central America. Carry sufficient cash, since it's
difficult to find an ATM:Make sure you have some cash or a forex card easily
available, as ATMs aren't as widespread as you'd hope.1. and other places around
the country.
One of the most ecologically rich destinations in the world, Costa
Rica is a relatively small Central American country with an abundance of
environmental attractions. The proof needs to be shown when you check in for
your flight from your port of departure. Therefore, make sure that you carry
this essential document, both as a printed hard copy and as an image/e-mail on
your phone to ensure a trouble-free journey. The internet can be your friend
here, giving you reasonably updated information about basic costs. Therefore,
apart from your passport and other important documents, make sure that you carry
some form of bug spray or mosquito repellant. However, the mountainous geography
of the island, traffic congestion and single lanes can severely jam up your
peregrinations.So here's some useful information as listed by Jayanth Sharma,
Co-founder and CEO at Toehold, which will help you prepare for your trip and
enjoy it completely.
It is an 'expensive' coast:'Costa Rica' literally means
'rich coast', but it's expensive as well. Although the country is known for its
tropical weather, it can get extremely chilly or rain heavily as well.5.7.10. Be
wary of such miscalculations and always check with locals or reliable online
forums before chalking out your plans. Since ATMs are prominent in popular
tourist destinations such as Arenal, Monteverde, Puerto Viejo, and Tamarindo,
you should get the cash you might need from these places before you travel
further afield. Carrying a few extra pairs of clothing is easier than having to
deal with adverse weather conditions when you're unprepared. There are high
chances that these drivers will overcharge you, especially for picking you up
from the hotel or while taking you across a provincial border. Police can stop
you and ask for your papers at any time:It is quite common for police officers
in Costa Rica to conduct routine checks on the road for documentation. The
weather is unpredictable:The weather in Costa Rica can be unpredictable, with a
dip or rise in temperature experienced in an hour's drive.. (Photo: Pixabay) New
Delhi: Waiting to explore the lush and wild world of Costa Rica? Here are a few
things to keep in mind. During these checks, police officers are likely to ask
for travel documentation, and you might not have found space in your beachwear
for your passport.
Try to make sure that the file is downloaded onto your
device, since you might not have Internet connectivity later, and accessing the
ticket can become a problem. Most establishments that deal regularly with
tourists will have some provision for receiving payments in USD. Conventional
maps are quite misleading about distances, as proximity of two towns does not
guarantee a short travel time between them - often there might be no direct road
between the two. Therefore, it is necessary to always carry a colour photocopy
of your passport and a photo of your entry stamp. USD is far more easily
available at foreign exchange counters across the world, and the exchange rates
are more standardized for it.2.6. Most of you may find this a difficult # and
confounding exercise, and the variation in rates can cause a lot of heartburn,
especially for more exotic currencies like the Costa Rican colon. It's a small
country but it takes longer to get around than you may think:Looking at a map of
the country, you might be tempted to set off on a cross-country road trip. Get
your money converted into dollars because US dollars are commonly used in Costa
Rica at the airport, restaurants, hotels, etc. Tap water is safe to drink:This
might come as a surprise for most Indian travelers, but you needn't spend money
buying bottled water throughout your trip.
If you were on a limited budget, it
would be ideal to plan your itinerary and make a rough estimate of your expenses
for your travel activities. This will protect you from the Zika virus, and the
threat of dengue which is also common in the country. Taxi drivers are not
always reliable:If you are looking to book a cab and roam around in this vibrant
country without a guide, be wary of rigged meters and taxi drivers who may be
out to fleece you. US dollars are readily accepted:Before traveling to a new
country, tourists prefer exchanging currency in order to enjoy hassle-free
travel. Proof of departure is a vital document for every foreign tourist:Costa
Rica requires proof of departure as an entry pass from every foreign tourist.
Chart out your trip sensibly, and if you're looking to be thrifty, take the time
to look for low-cost lodging options like camping, hostels and small
eco-guesthouses.9. Do not forget to carry all your essentials, so you avoid
splurging on toothbrushes and the like, and instead, spend wisely on the many
available experiences.4. Bug spray is a must:The public health officials of
Costa Rica have cautioned that mosquitoes in the country are carriers of the
Zika virus.3.
Tap water is potable in most of the tourist destinations in the
country, and can be consumed without the fear of infection or chemical
poisoning.8.Lack of familiarity with the local language and customs can cause
unpredictable situations and problems. Such instances are quite common near the
Nicaragua and Panamanian borders and other popular tourist destinations.
Therefore, plan your wardrobe wisely. Hotels or tour guides will indicate which
faucets to use. More offbeat locations, especially small towns and rural areas,
can be entirely bereft of ATMs. It would be ideal to conduct your own research
beforehand by enquiring about the rates from the hotel manager to ensure that
you are not paying more than you should. They do so to prevent illegal
immigration and drug trafficking
Lack of familiarity with the local language and customs can cause unpredictable
situations and problems. However, it isn&
Tankless Electric Water Heater Faucet
Suppliers39;t necessary to get INR exchanged to colon before you go to Costa
Rica.The rich sights and sounds of this dream vacation spot are sure to amaze
you and help you create memories that last a lifetime! If this sounds familiar
to you because you're planning a trip to this tropical paradise, it is essential
to have some basic knowledge of Costa Rica before you pack your bags.
Ensure
that you carry your raincoat or an umbrella in addition to some warm clothes to
beat any potential weather-woes. The country's imposing volcanoes, tropical
forests, wildlife, botanical gardens, stunning river valleys, and hundreds of
beaches along the Pacific and Caribbean coasts make for an enchanting journey.
Representational Image. Costa Rica can burn a crater in your pockets, as it is
the most expensive country in Central America. Carry sufficient cash, since it's
difficult to find an ATM:Make sure you have some cash or a forex card easily
available, as ATMs aren't as widespread as you'd hope.1. and other places around
the country.One of the most ecologically rich destinations in the world, Costa
Rica is a relatively small Central American country with an abundance of
environmental attractions. The proof needs to be shown when you check in for
your flight from your port of departure. Therefore, make sure that you carry
this essential document, both as a printed hard copy and as an image/e-mail on
your phone to ensure a trouble-free journey. The internet can be your friend
here, giving you reasonably updated information about basic costs. Therefore,
apart from your passport and other important documents, make sure that you carry
some form of bug spray or mosquito repellant. However, the mountainous geography
of the island, traffic congestion and single lanes can severely jam up your
peregrinations.So here's some useful information as listed by Jayanth Sharma,
Co-founder and CEO at Toehold, which will help you prepare for your trip and
enjoy it completely. It is an 'expensive' coast:'Costa Rica' literally means
'rich coast', but it's expensive as well. Although the country is known for its
tropical weather, it can get extremely chilly or rain heavily as well.5.7.10. Be
wary of such miscalculations and always check with locals or reliable online
forums before chalking out your plans. Since ATMs are prominent in popular
tourist destinations such as Arenal, Monteverde, Puerto Viejo, and Tamarindo,
you should get the cash you might need from these places before you travel
further afield.
Carrying a few extra pairs of clothing is easier than having to
deal with adverse weather conditions when you're unprepared. There are high
chances that these drivers will overcharge you, especially for picking you up
from the hotel or while taking you across a provincial border. Police can stop
you and ask for your papers at any time:It is quite common for police officers
in Costa Rica to conduct routine checks on the road for documentation. The
weather is unpredictable:The weather in Costa Rica can be unpredictable, with a
dip or rise in temperature experienced in an hour's drive.. (Photo: Pixabay) New
Delhi: Waiting to explore the lush and wild world of Costa Rica? Here are a few
things to keep in mind. During these checks, police officers are likely to ask
for travel documentation, and you might not have found space in your beachwear
for your passport. Try to make sure that the file is downloaded onto your
device, since you might not have Internet connectivity later, and accessing the
ticket can become a problem. Most establishments that deal regularly with
tourists will have some provision for receiving payments in USD. Conventional
maps are quite misleading about distances, as proximity of two towns does not
guarantee a short travel time between them - often there might be no direct road
between the two. Therefore, it is necessary to always carry a colour photocopy
of your passport and a photo of your entry stamp. USD is far more easily
available at foreign exchange counters across the world, and the exchange rates
are more standardized for it.2.6. Most of you may find this a difficult # and
confounding exercise, and the variation in rates can cause a lot of heartburn,
especially for more exotic currencies like the Costa Rican colon. It's a small
country but it takes longer to get around than you may think:Looking at a map of
the country, you might be tempted to set off on a cross-country road trip. Get
your money converted into dollars because US dollars are commonly used in Costa
Rica at the airport, restaurants, hotels, etc. Tap water is safe to drink:This
might come as a surprise for most Indian travelers, but you needn't spend money
buying bottled water throughout your trip. If you were on a limited budget, it
would be ideal to plan your itinerary and make a rough estimate of your expenses
for your travel activities. This will protect you from the Zika virus, and the
threat of dengue which is also common in the country. Taxi drivers are not
always reliable:If you are looking to book a cab and roam around in this vibrant
country without a guide, be wary of rigged meters and taxi drivers who may be
out to fleece you. US dollars are readily accepted:Before traveling to a new
country, tourists prefer exchanging currency in order to enjoy hassle-free
travel. Proof of departure is a vital document for every foreign tourist:Costa
Rica requires proof of departure as an entry pass from every foreign tourist.
Chart out your trip sensibly, and if you're looking to be thrifty, take the time
to look for low-cost lodging options like camping, hostels and small
eco-guesthouses.9. Do not forget to carry all your essentials, so you avoid
splurging on toothbrushes and the like, and instead, spend wisely on the many
available experiences.4. Bug spray is a must:The public health officials of
Costa Rica have cautioned that mosquitoes in the country are carriers of the
Zika virus.3. Tap water is potable in most of the tourist destinations in the
country, and can be consumed without the fear of infection or chemical
poisoning.8.Lack of familiarity with the local language and customs can cause
unpredictable situations and problems. Such instances are quite common near the
Nicaragua and Panamanian borders and other popular tourist destinations.
Therefore, plan your wardrobe wisely. Hotels or tour guides will indicate which
faucets to use. More offbeat locations, especially small towns and rural areas,
can be entirely bereft of ATMs. It would be ideal to conduct your own research
beforehand by enquiring about the rates from the hotel manager to ensure that
you are not paying more than you should. They do so to prevent illegal
immigration and drug trafficking
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