Chandrayaan-3 mission to G20 in list of top trending Google searches 2023 in India

PSLV-C58 XPoSat Mission launch: Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) may have ended 2023 with historic successes like Chandrayaan-3 mission, when it landed a lander and a rover on the dark side of the moon  and the Aditya-L1 mission, which is well on its way to its parking slot at Lagrange L1 point to watch the Sun, but it is not sitting on its laurels and is all set to usher in the new year with a bang! On January 1, 2024, the Indian space agency has slated the launch for its next ambitious project, the PSLV-C58 XPoSat Mission launch. 

What should have been a quiet festive period has suddenly turned into an explosive space due to today's artificial intelligence (AI) development. In the first incident, Apple's iPhone and Apple Watch design head Tang Tan will be leaving the tech giant to work for famous designer Jony Ive's firm LoveFrom to help make AI devices. In other news, about 59% of employees are confident in their ability to use AI tools, signaling potential workplace acceptance next year. This and more in today's AI roundup. Let us take a closer look.

Epic Games Holiday Sale: The Epic Games Store Holiday Sale is going strong with massive discounts on games like Alan Wake II, Hogwarts Legacy, and Star Wars Jedi: Survivor. In addition to the discounts, the Epic Games Store is also giving away a new free game every day! The platform gave away some big games for free last year including Destiny 2: Legacy Collection, and Horizon Chase Turbo. So far this year, it has given away some amazing titles such as Destiny 2: Legacy Collection, Fallout 3: GOTY Edition, and Ghostwire: Tokyo. This holiday season, the store is giving away a total of 17 games absolutely free to spread joy and cheer. The giveaway began on December 13, with the first free game being Destiny 2: Legacy Collection.

The successful soft landing of India's ambitious Chandrayaan-3 mission on the lunar south pole was admired by a large part of the world, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Friday.

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Apple has revealed the year-end charts for the most popular apps and games on the App Store in over 35 countries and regions. Consequently, the iPhone maker has announced the most downloaded apps and games of 2023 in India, as well. Unsurprisingly, WhatsApp has emerged as the top free iPhone app, while the DSLR Camera app, which provides users professional-grade camera controls, is the top paid iPhone app of the year. Earlier this month, Apple also revealed its 2023 App Store Award winners.

The Indian Space Research Agency (ISRO) is all set to build on its success with the Chandrayaan-3 mission that landed the Vikram Lander on the moon along with a small vehicle called Pragyan Rover. The research findings by these instruments provided deeper insight into the makings of the Moon and set the scenario for future landings. The Chandrayaan-3 mission lasted for 14 earth days and led to discovering of aluminium, calcium, iron, chromium, titanium, sulphur, manganese, silicon, and oxygen in lunar soil. The place was in South Pole of the Moon now known as Shiv Shakti point.

What a year it’s been. We’ve seen a host of terrific games come out (and some not-so-terrific ones), with ups and downs across the board. But what’s interesting is seeing which specific games people were searching for in 2023.

Avalanche Software's Hogwarts Legacy may have been snubbed by The Game Awards 2023, receiving no nomination whatsoever, but it certainly topped many other charts.

Google searches of 2023: Your Google search history for 2023 has arrived. Well, actually, the world's. On Monday, the California-based tech giant released its “Year in Search,” a roundup of 2023's top global queries, ranging from unforgettable pop culture moments (hello, Barbenheimer ), to the loss of beloved figures and tragic news carrying worldwide repercussions.

Best Redmi phones under 10000: In today's tech-driven world, smartphones have become an essential part of our lives. However, not everyone can afford the latest flagship models, which often come with hefty price tags. This is where the budget segment, particularly smartphones under Rs. 10000, comes into play. These pragmatic devices offer a fair range of features and functionality at an accessible price point to make smartphones accessible to people. And one of the major brands that cater to this consumer base is Xiaomi's sub-brand Redmi. The company has many options for buyers who are looking for budget smartphones. These smartphones typically do not contain the highest specifications in any aspect, but they innovate the segment enough to bring features that are often daily needs for people. This is how they have become one of the top-selling smartphone brands in India. So, check out the best Redmi phones under 10000 in this list.

Aditya-L1 mission, India's maiden solar mission, is dedicated to unraveling the mysteries of the sun. Recently, it has achieved a significant milestone by initiating observations of solar wind. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) shared the successful activation of the Aditya Solar Wind Particle Experiment (ASPEX) payload. Check here to know all about this recent achievement.