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In the bustling landscape of sub-Rs 25,000 smartphones in India, the quest for the perfect blend of performance and affordability can be daunting. Fear not, tech enthusiasts on a budget! This December brings an array of feature-packed devices that cater to diverse needs. Whether you’re seeking a powerhouse processor, a captivating display, or a camera that captures stunning photos, our curated list has you covered. Presenting the crème de la crème — the best smartphones under Rs 25,000 in India this month, featuring the OnePlus Nord CE 3 5G and three more outstanding devices. OnePlus Nord CE 3 5G 1. OnePlus Nord CE 3 5G:  Unmatched Elegance and Power Starting the lineup is the OnePlus Nord CE 3 5G, available at a base price of Rs 24,999. With an additional Rs 2,000 discount for OneCard credit card users, the 12GB RAM variant can be yours for a little over Rs 25,000. Beyond the numbers, this device impresses with its eye-catching design, featuring an OG Nord-inspired blue shade. Upg...

The cosmos never fails to dazzle us with its celestial wonders, and the Sun, our radiant star, has recently unveiled a colossal spectacle — a giant coronal hole that could engulf 60 Earths. Astronomers are closely observing this celestial phenomenon as it sends bursts of high-velocity solar winds hurtling towards our planet. The massive coronal hole seen on the Sun. (Photo: Nasa) The Enormous Coronal Hole:  On December 2, a massive coronal hole emerged near the sun’s equator, capturing the attention of astronomers worldwide. This dark expanse, expanding to a staggering width of nearly 497,000 miles, equivalent to over 60 Earths placed side by side, has since been rotating away from Earth. Solar Winds Headed Our Way:  Despite its outward trajectory, the coronal hole has not spared Earth from its effects. The high-velocity solar winds it unleashed in the direction of our planet have sparked intense interest within the scientific community. Solar Maximum and Uncommon Timing: ...

In a groundbreaking move, Manisha Padhi, a distinguished 2015 batch Indian Air Force (IAF) officer, has shattered yet another glass ceiling by becoming the first woman from the Indian Armed Forces to be appointed as Aide-De-Camp (ADC) to a Governor in India. On November 29, she assumed the prestigious role of Aide-De-Camp to Mizoram Governor, Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati. 2015 batch Indian Air Force (IAF) officer Manisha Padhi. A Historic Appointment:  Manisha Padhi’s appointment marks a historic milestone in the annals of India’s military history. Breaking through gender norms and excelling in her career, Padhi has set a precedent for future generations of women in the armed forces. Governor Kambhampati expressed his admiration, saying, “Her appointment is not just a milestone but a testament to the power of women breaking gender norms and excelling in different fields. Let’s celebrate this remarkable achievement and continue to champion women’s empowerment in every sphere.” Formal I...

In a relentless downpour, Chennai found itself grappling with waterlogging and traffic snarls as heavy rainfall lashed various parts of the city. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued warnings, forecasting a week-long spell of rain in the region, intensifying concerns among residents. The Met Department initially predicted light to moderate rainfall on Friday. However, the situation escalated due to a cyclonic circulation over Sri Lanka and its surrounding areas, causing widespread showers in Tamil Nadu, particularly in Chennai. This sudden deluge left streets and main roads submerged, prompting citizens to share visuals of the chaos on social media platforms. Commuters wade through a waterlogged road following incessant rains, in Chennai. To address the crisis, the government took swift action, deploying 12 National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams across different districts in Tamil Nadu. These teams are strategically positioned to assist and ensure the safety of resid...

In a tragic incident that shook the city of Dera Ismail Khan in northwest Pakistan, an explosion targeting police claimed the lives of five individuals and left 21 others injured on a fateful Friday. The blast occurred near a route frequently patrolled by the police, sending shockwaves through the community. According to reports from news agency Reuters, the blast was a devastating blow to the city, as it occurred close to the path of a police patrol. Mohammad Adnan, a police official, revealed that the nature of the explosion was not immediately clear — it remained uncertain whether it was a result of a suicide attack or a bomb planted strategically nearby. 5 killed as explosion rocks Pakistan’s Dera Ismail Khan city What makes this incident even more alarming is the lack of any immediate claim of responsibility. The authorities, along with the police and rescue teams, are tirelessly working to unravel the mystery behind this heinous act. Dera Ismail Khan, situated on the border of Af...

UGC asks all universities and HEIs in India to use CUET score for UG admissions to give an equal opportunity to students from all education boards. The University Grants Commission (UGC), in a recent notice asks all universities and higher education institutions (HEIs) to use Common University Entrance Test (CUET) scores for admission into undergraduate programmes. University Grants Commission on CUET 2023 exams. The notice said that this move would save students from appearing in multiple exams that are held on different dates. This would also give an equal opportunities to all students from different boards to appear for the CUET UG 2023 exams. The commissions requests all concerned institutions to complete their UG and PG admission process by July 2023 and begin academic session by August 1, 2023. The National Testing Agency has already started the CUET UG 2023 registrations. Candidates can fill their CUET UG application form 2023 on the CUET official website- cuet.smarth.ac.in. T...

Wipro’s new MD and CEO Thierry Delaporte: Wipro named Thierry Delaporte as its new chief executive officer (CEO) and managing director (MD). He will be replacing Abidali Neemuchwala who relinquishes his position on June 1. Wipro appointed Thierry Delaporte as its new MD and CEO effective July 6. (Image source: LinkedIn/Thierry Delaporte) Information technology (IT) major Wipro on Friday named Thierry Delaporte as its new chief executive officer (CEO) and managing director (MD). Delaporte will be replacing Abidali Neemuchwala who earlier this year announced that he will be stepping down citing family commitments. Delaporte will be taking charge on July 6, the IT major said in a filing to the stock exchanges. The present MD and CEO Abidali Neemuchwala will be relinquishing his position on June 1. Chairman Rishad Premji will oversee day-to-day operations of the company until Delaporte takes over, it said. Thierry Delaporte will be based in Paris and is going to report to Rishad Premji, th...

While Neelima has only been booked, the Vigilance Bureau had booked and arrested IAS officer Sanjay Popli in June last year, that too without seeking sanction from the Chief Minister under section 17 of Prevention of Corruption Act. Registration of a case under Prevention of Corruption Act against IAS officer Neelima is second such case against IAS officers in Punjab after Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government took over the reins of the state in March this year. While Neelima has been booked by the Vigilance Bureau, (right) Sanjay Popli was arrested. While Neelima has only been booked, the Vigilance Bureau had booked and arrested IAS officer Sanjay Popli in June last year, that too without seeking sanction from the Chief Minister under section 17 of Prevention of Corruption Act. However, no IAS officer protested at that time even as he was arrested for allegedly demanding a commission of 1 per cent for clearing a tender for laying sewerage pipes in Nawanshahr. Four days after the arrest, th...

Three jawans of the Indian Army's Chinar Corps died on Wednesday after they slipped in a deep gorge while patrolling at a forward area near the LoC at Machhal sector in Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara district. Three jawans of the Indian Army's Chinar Corps died on Wednesday after they slipped in a deep gorge while patrolling in a forward area near the LoC in Machhal sector in Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara district. Image for representation Mortal remains of all three army personnel have been retrieved. According to a statement by the Indian Army’s Chinar Corps, “The incident happened in Machhal sector. During a regular op task in the forward area, a party of 1 JCO and 2 ORs slipped into a deep gorge, when snow on the track gave way. Mortal remains of all the three bravehearts have been retrieved. Read More On..

The Iranian football team players on Monday refused to sing their national anthem before their opening match against England at the FIFA World Cup in Qatar, in apparent solidarity with protesters back home The national team shows support for the anti-government protests taking place after Mahsa Amini's death, reported Al Jazeera. FIFA World Cup 2022: Iran lost the match to England by 6-2 in its opening match on Monday. As Iran's national anthem played at Khalifa International Stadium, television cameras showed the starting players standing stoically, but not singing. Iran lost the match to England, 6-2. Iran has headed into the tournament amid a backdrop of mass protests against the regime, following the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini in police custody in September. The unrest in Iran began in September when a 22-year-old woman, Mahsa Amini, died while in the custody of the morality police. Protests have since spread across the nation, challenging the authority of the gover...

Rashami Desai and Akanksha Puri joined Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for another day of his party's Bharat Jodo Yatra on Saturday. Pictures and videos of the tthree from their symbolic walk together have been shared on social media. Also read: Riya Sen joins Rahul Gandhi for Bharat Jodo Yatra in Maharashtra days after Pooja Bhatt, Riteish Deshmukh. Akanksha Puri, Rahul Gandhi and Rashami Desai during the Bharat Jodo yatra. In a photo, Rahul Gandhi is seen in the centre with Rashami and Akanksha Puri next to him. He is holding their hands as they walked together. All three are seen smiling during their walk. As Congress' Twitter page shared the video, Rashami wrote in reply, “Such a beautiful and simple thought but the execution is so difficult…” She added the hashtags ‘Bharat Jodo Yatra’ and ‘Shakti Walk’. Akaksha also shared a bunch of photos from the walk. Rashami Desai is a TV actor, who has featured in shows such as Uttaran and Bigg Boss. Akanksha Puri is also an actor and w...

Dr. Ambedkar’s legacy is complex and multifaceted. His is a name that continues to evoke dialogue and discontentment in sociopolitical movements formed in post-independent India. Yet, at the same time, Dr.Ambedkar has been intentionally ignored and strategically suppressed by history and society at large. Initially, many social and political movements did not embrace him. After the formidable resilience of his believers, who kept his memory alive and his struggle relevant, other mainstream movements piggybacked on their work, changing tracks when it directly benefited their interests. However, to condense Dr.Ambedkar’s breadth of scholarship, he became a prolific face for the denouncers to uphold. It was an amenable strategy to either ignore and let die Ambedkar’s scholarship or assimilate and grow. The latter was an obvious and relatively easy option to take. Political organizations with ideological underpinnings chose to select Ambedkar rather than accept him.The assimilation was a ...

Be it perfectionist Aamir Khan’s Laal Singh Chaddha or big-budget Shamshera , numerous tentpole Hindi films have plummeted at the box office. While many are calling it post-pandemic effects, others believe it is because of the emergence of southern cinema. However, actor Akshay Kumar doesn’t believe in either. Instead, he feels that a couple of changes can help Bollywood in seeing the light of success. Akshay Kumar shares a solution for Bollywood films to achieve success; suggests fraternity to ‘slash prices’ Recently, Khiladi Kumar attended the Hindustan Times Summit 2022, where he explained the possible reasons why Hindi films are not performing well at the box office and failing to get an audience in the theatres. He also urged that Bollywood needs to reinvent itself. He also suggested that the prices of making a movie and the subsequent ticketing need to be reduced by 30-40% at least. AK asserted, “We have to dismantle and rebuild, reinvent everything. We have to start all over ...

A lot has been said and written since India’s ten-wicket hammering by England in the T20 World Cup semi-final. India’s timid approach in back-to-back T20I World Cups has made one thing clear – this team is far away from winning an ICC tournament. It has been nine years since MS Dhoni’s team lifted the 2013 Champions Trophy. Since then, India went through a very conservative ‘experimental’ phase which lacked real experiments. The English brand of cricket has taken over the world. With a bit of luck and Ben Stokes, they are currently holders of the ODI and T20I World Cups. The question is do India really need to mimic the English way or should they just take a cue from the team that won the inaugural World T20 in 2007? Robin   Uthappa’s walk-down-the-park shot against Brett Lee,   Yusuf Pathan   starting his international career with a second ball six off Mohammad Asif,   Virender Sehwag   and   Gautam Gambhir ’s fearless approach in the Powerplay, who can fo...