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Biographical dramas are all the rage these days. People love to know about the lives of inspiring people, and moviemakers are adept at bringing out stories that do the same. In recent times, we have seen Khufiya, Scam 2003, Mission Raniganj, and Hollywood's Oppenheimer become successful at the box office and win the hearts of the viewers in the process. If it has also become your favorite genre and you're looking for more inspiration, you should take a look at 12th Fail. The movie, featuring Vikrant Massey, narrates a story that would be relatable to a lot of people who struggled or are struggling with their academics. The movie is a reminder that even when you are battling against all odds, you can still grab victory. So, find out when and where to watch the 12th Fail OTT release online.

After weeks of anticipation, Lava Mobiles has taken the wraps off the first-ever product in its new wearables category, the Prowatch ZN. The smartwatch, launched at an event held in New Delhi today, April 23, boasts features like an AMOLED display and Corning Gorilla Glass 3 on top. Alongside this smartwatch, Lava has also unveiled another offering - the Prowatch VN as a more affordable option. From features to price, know all about the new Lava Prowatch ZN and Prowatch VN.

NDTV Gadgets360 Awards is here! It is the biggest tech event that will honour tech excellence in 24 different categories, including smartphones, laptops, SoCs, tablets, Smart TVs, TWS, wearables, appliances, and more. The largest tech award show will take place on March 28, 2024, in New Delhi. 

Motorola smartphone fans in India can mark their calendars now as the tech giant has announced an event scheduled for April 3rd in New Delhi. The invitation cryptically hints at an amalgamation of "art and intelligence" without divulging further details, leaving enthusiasts speculating about what surprises Motorola has in store. Expectations are that Motorola Edge 50 Pro and Motorola Edge 50 Fusion will be rolled out. While the formal invitation is yet to be released, industry insiders predict that Motorola's upcoming smartphone lineup could boast Pantone colour-themed designs coupled with innovative artificial intelligence features, Fonearena reported.

After weeks of anticipation, Carl Pei-led Nothing took the wraps off its first-ever smartphone in the mid-range segment today, March 5, at an event held in New Delhi. It is the third smartphone from the British consumer electronics company and follows Nothing Phone 2 which was unveiled in July last year. Alongside the Nothing Phone 2a, the company also announced earbuds by its sub-brand CMF as well as a partnership with artificial intelligence (AI) company Perplexity AI. Check 5 things to know about the Nothing Phone 2a launch.

Carl Pei-led Nothing unveiled its latest smartphone, the Nothing Phone 2a, at an event held in New Delhi today, March 5. The smartphone is Nothing's first offering in the mid-range segment, offering features such as a 120Hz AMOLED display, MediaTek 7200 Pro SoC and the iconic Glyph Interface, as it looks to capture the Indian smartphone market. The company has also jumped on the AI bandwagon and announced a partnership with Aravind Srinivas-led Perplexity AI, giving away a freebie in the process for Nothing Phone 2a users!

After weeks of anticipation, the Nothing Phone 2a will be unveiled today, March 5, at an event held in New Delhi. This will be the third smartphone launched by the startup led by former OnePlus co-founder Carl Pei. Interestingly, it will also be the first non-flagship smartphone launched by Nothing. In a series of videos and posts over the last few days, Nothing has already confirmed several details about the Nothing Phone 2a, including its chipset. Ahead of the Nothing Phone 2a launch, know what to expect from the upcoming smartphone.

PhonePe announced the launch of Indus Appstore, a localized app store that is built and customized for Indian consumers, at an event held in New Delhi. Calling it ‘India ka app store', the Indus Appstore supports 12 regional languages natively, allowing users to search and browse through apps in their preferred language. Know all about it.

 India's Unified Payment Interface (UPI) services will be rolled out in Sri Lanka and Mauritius at a virtual ceremony on Monday that will be witnessed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the top leadership of the two island nations.

Republic Day Traffic Advisory: Delhi Police in coordination with MapMyIndia, a digital mapping platform, has created navigation links to facilitate pick up and drop for Republic Day invitees who will be using the parking facility, officials said on Thursday.

Winter has arrived, and along with it comes high levels of air pollution in many parts of the country. Despite government efforts to curb pollution, densely populated cities like New Delhi, Ghaziabad, Gurugram, and Mumbai continue to grapple with alarming pollution levels. Amidst this challenge, one effective way to ensure fresh and clean indoor air is by investing in a high-quality air purifier.

12th Fail OTT Release: Biographical films have been extremely successful in India in the last few years. Films like Dangal, Mary Kom, and Bhaag Milkha Bhaag have garnered big numbers at the box office and become commercial successes. Perhaps the most unexpected film to earn rave reviews in recent months has been 12th Fail. The movie features Vikrant Massey and narrates a story that would be relatable to a lot of people who struggled or are struggling with their academics. The movie is a reminder that even when you are battling against all odds, you can still grab victory. So, find out when and where to watch the 12th Fail OTT release online.

India enacted new laws on data privacy and storage as it moved to a higher gear to safeguard users and define the compliance framework for BigTech in 2023 when technology galloped at an unprecedented pace.

Elon Musk may be close to winning a long-running battle of wills with the Indian government led by PM Narendra Modi. Policy makers in New Delhi have been hoping to entice Tesla Inc. to produce electric vehicles in India. Musk, meanwhile, wants to sell his cars here without paying the exorbitant import tariffs that India charges.

India and the United States are set to embark on a groundbreaking collaboration in space exploration, marking a significant milestone in their space partnership. The announcement came after NASA Chief Bill Nelson met with Union Minister Jitendra Singh in New Delhi. The recent NASA and ISRO collaboration involves the launch of a remote sensing satellite named NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) in the first quarter of the upcoming year. Apart from this, there are various other projects on which ISRO and NASA will work together.

Former Deputy National Security Advisor of India Latha Reddy has said that deepfakes are becoming so advanced that it is hard even for an expert to distinguish between them and genuine footage.

Bolstering their technology collaboration, India and the European Union (EU) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding on the semiconductor ecosystem today, November 24. The initial agreement was signed by Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnav and the EU Commissioner for Internal Market Thierry Breton. As part of the agreement, both India and the EU will share experiences and best practices, and identify areas for collaboration to bolster the semiconductor ecosystem among other action points.

India is closing in on an agreement with Tesla Inc. that would allow the US automaker to ship its electric cars to the country from next year and set up a factory within two years, according to people familiar with the Indian government's thinking.

The weekend is almost here but before you zone out, here are the most noteworthy developments from the artificial intelligence world. In the first incident, Discord, the popular social media platform is getting rid of its in-house experimental AI chatbot Clyde. It will no longer be available from December 1, 2023. In other news, Microsoft has made changes to its AI image generator tool after it created very close resembling images of Disney posters, along with its logo. This and more in today's AI roundup. Let us take a closer look.

On Friday, November 17, Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the galloping problem of deepfakes in India. For the unaware, deepfake is an artificial intelligence (AI) technology where media, such as photos, videos, and audio are hyper-realistically manipulated to make it seem extremely real even though it is fake. The latest case was of actress Rashmika Mandanna, who became a victim of the latest such horrific attack. PM Modi was addressing journalists at the Diwali Milan program at the BJP headquarters in New Delhi.

Biographical dramas are all the rage these days. People love to know about the lives of inspiring people, and moviemakers are adept at bringing out stories that do exactly the same. In recent times, we have seen Khufiya, Scam 2003, Mission Raniganj, and Hollywood's Oppenheimer become successful at the box office and win the hearts of the viewers in the process. If it has also become your favorite genre and you're looking for more inspiration, you should take a look at 12th Fail. The movie features Vikrant Massey and narrates a story that would be relatable to a lot of people who struggled or are struggling with their academics. The movie is a reminder that even when you are battling against all odds, you can still grab victory. So, find out when and where to watch the 12th Fail OTT release online.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated the 7th Edition of the India Mobile Congress, at Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi.

Another day has gone by and more AI developments have come to the surface. In the last 24 hours, some major updates have emerged from both tech firms and governments. Firstly, Google Maps is getting an AI-powered makeover, with features such as Immersive View, and upgrades to driving directions. The new features also make the app more like Google Search, as the platform will soon answer basic queries as well. In other news, UK PM Rishi Sunak gave a speech today, October 26, where he highlighted the capabilities and potential risks posed by AI including cyber-attacks, fraud, and child sexual abuse. This comes following the publication of a government report that highlighted how AI was used to de-age celebrities and create sexualized images of children. This and more in today's AI roundup. Let us take a closer look.

Krafton's Battlegrounds Mobile India game is one of the most popular battle royale games in India that attracts gamers with its thrilling experience. Every now and then, the game announces championships to keep players hooked with intense gameplay and it also gives squads a chance to show off their gaming skills as well as a chance to win amazing prizes. In recent news, BGMI has introduced a new Global Esports Championship which is being called India-Korea Invitational which will take place between 16 teams. Check out the details of the championship below.

Lunar eclipse October 2023: In a year marked by celestial wonders, skywatchers around the world are in for a treat with the upcoming lunar eclipse and it is promising to be a captivating event. The lunar eclipse follows on the heels of the earlier annular solar eclipse in October, creating a celestial double feature that has stirred excitement among astronomy enthusiasts.

The Google for India 2023 event has just concluded. The big annual event took place in New Delhi's Pragati Maidan. A roundtable conference was also organized where senior executives of Google talked about various initiatives and programs in front of select people from the media. One of the major highlights was the announcement of the launch of Digi Kavach, a new program designed to keep users safe online and to protect them from scams. The project is being launched in India as a pilot project, and later the model will also be implemented in other countries.

Google for India 2023: The 9th annual Google event focused towards India and Indian users took place today, October 19, at the Pragati Maidan in New Delhi. Ahead of the event, the tech giant said that it will be sharing its vision for the next chapter of India's journey. The event highlighted the capabilities of generative AI and how it can benefit Indian users.

Apple iPhone 15 series was launched at the Wonderlust event and it generated a lot of excitement among the fans. While the Pro variants got the new titanium frame, the standard variants now feature the Dynamic Island that made its debut with the iPhone 14 Pro models. However, the initial excitement has been overshadowed by certain issues that the new iPhone 15 series is throwing up. In the last few days, several users have reported heating issues with the iPhone 15. Now, another issue has recently surfaced where a crackling sound can be heard from the iPhone's speakers.

Alphabet Inc.'s Google will begin to make its Chromebook laptops in India through a partnership forged with HP Inc. The move makes Mountain View, California-based Google the latest among global technology companies to expand assembly in the key growth market. Alphabet Chief Executive Officer Sundar Pichai announced the partnership Monday on X, formerly known as Twitter. The move will help Google compete more effectively with Windows computers from companies such as Dell Technologies Inc. and Asustek Computer Inc. It's also another win for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's $2 billion incentive plan to have tech giants make India their production base.

Indian authorities sent a $208 million tax demand to a private insurer, the latest in a growing list of firms slapped with similar notices as the government intensifies its crackdown on alleged evasion.

The iPhone 15 Pro Max has become the talk of the town since its debut at the Wonderlust event on September 12. And the entire series is flying off the shelves and the waiting time for eager buyers has increased, that is how high the demand is! The top-end iPhone costs a hefty $1199 and it is the most popular. It has become the go-to choice for iPhone buyers, with the device being out of stock in stores until November in several countries. The iPhone 15 Pro Max, along with the iPhone 15 Pro, gets a new A17 Pro SoC which is the industry's first chipset fabricated on a 3-nanometer process, and features hardware-accelerated ray-tracing. Although its presence makes the iPhone 15 Pro Max a mighty powerful device, it also has been troubled with some heating-up issues lately, with users reporting high temperatures during normal usage.

TECNO has shifted gears in 2023, focusing on mid-high price segment products. After making significant waves in the competitive smartphone arena through ground-breaking launches with various industry-first features, earlier this year, with PHANTOM X2 series, PHANTOM V Fold, and Camon 20 Series, TECNO continues to capture attention with its commitment to pushing boundaries.The brand has revealed the highly anticipated POVA 5 Pro at its World of TECNOlogy, grand tech extravaganza. All of this has ignited considerable interest as TECNO promises to establish new benchmarks within the technology world. Amidst these exciting developments, in this exclusive exchange, Mr. Talapatra provides a sneak peek into what attendees can expect from TECNO and more about "World of TECNOlogy".

Yesterday, September 22, the iPhone 15 series first went on sale and Apple enthusiasts rushed in huge numbers to be among the first to grab the latest smartphones. They started queuing up as early as 4 a.m., and that too with over a day to go, to be the first person in front of the Apple Store. As a result, many major Apple stores across the world witnessed people waiting in extremely long queues. Many reported waiting for 24 to 36 hours ahead of the start of the sale, just to be the first one to buy the shiny new iPhone. With two new Apple Stores in India, this time the same long lines were also seen outside Select City Mall in Saket, New Delhi, and BKC, Mumbai.

Social media platform X's head of policy for India and South Asia, Samiran Gupta, has resigned, two sources said, a top departure that comes ahead of India elections and as the company fights a court battle with New Delhi over content removal.

While iPhone 15 series pre-orders went live last Friday, today, September 22, finally saw the new phone go on sale globally. So, buyers can start purchasing their devices either online or at an Apple retail store. All four models, the iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, and the iPhone 15 Pro Max, are available on sale. This is the first time that the availability of the standard model iPhone 15 and the iPhone 15 Plus has aligned with its global release in India. This has also resulted in Apple fans rushing to stand in long queues outside Apple Stores in order to get their hands on the new devices. This is a striking yearly global ritual of sorts that takes place every year when the latest iPhones hit the stores. The excitement is reflected in the fans' body language and faces and it is amazing to watch.

Apple event 2023: Apple's highly anticipated 'Wonderlust' event is set to take place tomorrow, September 12, where the latest generation of iPhones, alongside the Apple Watch Series 9 is expected to be unveiled. This is the second Apple event of the year, following the World Wide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2023 which kicked off on June 5 when Apple revealed iOS 17, alongside the much-talked-about Apple Vision Pro. We could also see some surprise announcements tomorrow such as the Apple Watch Ultra 2, and AirPods 2nd Generation with USB Type-C. With just 24 hours to go, you can watch the Apple 2023 event online from the comfort of your home. Here's how.

Leaders at the Group of 20 summit discussed how to harness artificial intelligence for economic development while protecting human rights, with some calling for global oversight of the rapidly evolving technology.

U.S. chip firm Nvidia on Friday announced AI partnerships with Indian conglomerates Reliance Industries and Tata Group to develop cloud infrastructure and language models, as well as generative applications.

Delhi is gearing up to host a major global event, the G20 Summit, on September 9 and 10 at Pragati Maidan. To ensure safety, authorities are implementing some restrictions. One of these restrictions is a temporary ban on food and commercial deliveries from September 8 to 10. It's important to note that this is not a complete lockdown of the state. The Delhi traffic police have informed commuters that bus and metro services will still be available during the G20 Summit, but with some limitations.

According to the Delhi Traffic advisory, the city will go for a 3-day lockdown due to the G20 summit. There will be traffic and movement restrictions till September 10, according to the Delhi Police traffic advisory. While the whole event is taking place and restrictions are being made by the government, the people of Delhi have several queries about commuting to places during any urgency or even the airport. Delhi Police have advised people in the national capital region to utilize a maps app called Mappls MapmyIndia app. Know more about them here.

Noida traffic advisory: The Delhi Police recently issued a traffic advisory for movement in the city during the G20 Summit which takes place on September 9 and 10. While the police on Tuesday clarified that the whole city is open, only a handful of New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) areas will have restrictions on movement. Concurrently, the Moto GP India Grand Prix is also scheduled to take place later this month, along with the Uttar Pradesh International Trade Show.

Bethesda Game Studios has revealed that its eagerly-awaited sci-fi RPG Starfield will go live on September 6th, midnight UTC. However, depending on your region, it could be released sooner or later. A new article outlines release timings worldwide, starting September 5th at 5 PM PDT in Los Angeles, with Premium Edition owners receiving early access on August 31st.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is a rapidly growing technology and it has had an impact in nearly every sector. To keep up with the latest innovations, Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) Chairman Mukesh Ambani at its annual general meeting on Monday announced the company's plans to build AI-specific AI models and solutions across domains. 

Breakneck development of artificial intelligence risked repeating mistakes made by the tech industry at the start of the social media era, Microsoft president Brad Smith told a business forum on Friday.

Artificial intelligence is being looked at in two ways globally. It is a great opportunity to boost productivity across the spectrum of human activity, but at the same time, this new tech has the potential to hurt humanity, and even cause its extinction. Caught in between are the developers who are actually working out the potential and how much they can milk it for profit. In this situation, a number of tech leaders have gathered in New Delhi to attend the B20 Summit India 2023 organised by CII.

Microsoft has partnered Sam Altman led OpenAI, a company that was famously funded by billionaire Elon Musk, to make rapid strides in the field of artificial intelligence. The company has taken up the cudgels against other tech majors including the likes of Google and Meta Platforms. This puts the company's president, Brad Smith, in the perfect position to speak on the issue that has divided the globe down the middle about its massive potential for good as well as an equal potential to do harm to humanity.

The space race India aims to win this week by landing first on the moon's south pole is about science, the politics of national prestige and a new frontier: money.

Chandrayaan-3 landing date: If any factor regarding the lander module appears unfavourable, then the landing will be shifted to August 27, said the Space Applications Centre-ISRO about Chandrayaan-3 on Monday.

Battle Stars: Battle Royale, the made-in-India mobile multiplayer shooter, has crossed five million players since its launch in June, becoming developer SuperGaming's fastest-growing game. To celebrate the milestone, and with Independence Day fast approaching, it's getting a new map inspired by the city of New Delhi, available as a free update. Just like the Mumbai-based map — which was well received in the first two seasons — this new arena will feature familiar locations such as the India Gate, Red Fort, and Connaught Place. The map is now live across Android and iOS, and on August 15, you'll be able to spot the Indian national flag hoisted atop key structures.

South Korean gaming firm Krafton plans to invest another $150 million in India over the next 2-3 years, it said in a boon to the local gaming ecosystem, after securing permission to trial its popular battle royale game in the South Asian market following two bans.

India’s popular online gaming and fantasy sports startup Mobile Premier League is reducing its staff by approximately 50%, two people familiar with the matter said, weeks after New Delhi implemented a 28% tax on online real-money games.

Apple Inc., Samsung Electronics Co. and HP Inc. are among the biggest names freezing new imports of laptops and tablets to India after the South Asian country abruptly banned inbound shipments without a license.

Government will provide a transition period before a new licensing regime for imports of laptops, tablets and personal computers comes into effect, a minister said on Friday, after the surprise move prompted calls for a delay.

Social media platform X is seeking to quash a court ruling that it was not compliant with government orders to remove content, arguing it could embolden New Delhi to block more content and broaden the scope for censorship.

As Tesla examines building a plant in India, officials have asked the company to emulate Apple in finding local firms to partner with any Chinese suppliers involved, according to three government sources with direct knowledge of the matter.

If you are planning to pursue MBA, then XAT can be a good option. The XAT exam registration process for the Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT) 2024 has commenced. The XAT exam is planned to take place on Sunday, January 7, 2024. 

 Two senior Tesla executives discussed the company's plans to enter India with officials from the country's investment promotion arm in New Delhi, two people with direct knowledge of the matter said, the latest in a series of high-level talks.

Xiaomi Corp. plans to focus on 5G smartphones and a leaner product portfolio in India, trying to claw back market share lost to rivals including South Korea's Samsung Electronics Co. in its second-biggest market.

Tesla representatives are set to meet India's commerce minister this month to discuss plans to build a factory to produce what the company has described as an all-new $24,000 car, a person with direct knowledge of the matter told Reuters.

US internet companies Meta Platforms Inc., Alphabet Inc.'s Google and Twitter Inc. are complying with Indian federal orders to take down a video of two women being paraded naked by a group of men in a northeastern state, people familiar with the matter said.