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Design Plus relaunches its website
Design Plus, a leading architectural firm, today unveiled a completely new and mobile responsive website 'www.designplusarchitects.in'.The newly redesigned website provides a fully integrated online experience that will make it easy for the Firm's clients, partners and potential employees to find the relevant information.The website now features sections like 'Design+Thought' and 'Architectural Discussions'. The website also provides access to more information about the latest development satthe Studio, like projects, new contract, recognitions, awards, etc."As our organization has grown in terms of scale and region, the old web presence did not offer justice to the position we feel we have established within the architectural fraternity over the course of time. Also, the technology for designing, building, viewing, updating website has evolved. Thus, possessing a relevant web presence was crucial for our studio," said Abhishek Bij, Partner and Lead Designer, Design Plus.The biggest ..
Iran minister says 'impossible' to block information by banning apps
Iran's telecoms minister said today it was "impossible to block citizen's access to information", a day after the conservative-dominated judiciary banned the hugely popular Telegram messaging app. Mohammad Javad Azari Jahromi's comments on Twitter highlighted differences of opinion between the government of reformist President Hassan Rouhani and ultra-conservatives who control the judiciary and security services. "Even if we ban the use of software, other software will be found and information will start to circulate freely again," Jahromi wrote. "Technology is not intrinsically guilty, corrupt, or deviant," he added. "It is human beings who misuse it to promote crime and corruption in the virtual world, just as they do in real life." A Tehran judge yesterday ordered the blocking of Telegram, the judiciary's Mizan Online news agency said, following accusations that the app has allowed armed opposition groups to fuel unrest. The move follows a presidential directive banning all ...
M-Tech Mobile's devices to feature 'Swiftkey' keyboard
Domestic handset manufacturer M-Tech Mobile on Tuesday collaborated with keyboard app "Swiftkey" to announce all of its upcoming smartphones will come pre-installed with the platform.
Jupiter moon Ganymede's environment unique: NASA probe
The magnetic field around Jupiter's moon Ganymede makes it unlike any other in the solar system, shows newly analysed data from NASA's Galileo spacecraft's first flyby of the moon two decades ago.
Coolpad 'Note 6' with dual selfie cameras launched in India
Chinese handset maker Coolpad on Tuesday launched "Note 6" as its offline exclusive product in India with 5.5-inch HD display and 8MP+5MP dual front cameras.
India's digital drive inspires me: Michael Dell
Complimenting India on its digital drive, Michael Dell, Chairman and CEO of Dell Technologies, said that he gets inspired by what the country is doing to transform its society and economy.
WhatsApp CEO quits Facebook over 'data privacy' concerns
In a jolt to Facebook, WhatsApp co-founder and CEO Jan Koum has decided to move on amid reports that he had a difference of opinion with parent company Facebook over data privacy, encryption and other issues.
WhatsApp co-founder leaving Facebook
WhatsApp co-founder Jan Koum has put out word that he is leaving Facebook, which bought the smartphone messaging service four years ago for USD 19 billion. Koum said in a post on his Facebook page that he is taking time off to pursue interests such as collecting air-cooled Porsches, working on cars and playing ultimate Frisbee. US media reports indicated that a disagreement with Facebook over the privacy of user data may have also been a factor in Koum's decision to quit his position as a high-ranking executive and likely leave his seat on the board at the leading online social network. "It's been almost a decade since Brian (Acton) and I started WhatsApp, and it's been an amazing journey with some of the best people," Koum said in the post. "But it is time for me to move on." Acton left Facebook last year to start a nonprofit. WhatsApp boasts more than 1.2 billion users worldwide. In a reply to Koum's post, Facebook co-founder and chief executive Mark Zuckerberg said he would miss ...
WhatsApp CEO Jan Koum quits Facebook
WhatsApp co-founder, CEO and Facebook board member Jan Koum on Monday (local time) announced, in a post, that he is leaving the Facebook-owned company."It is time for me to move on . . . I'm taking some time off to do things I enjoy outside of technology, such as collecting rare air-cooled Porsches, working on my cars and playing ultimate frisbee," Koum said in his statement."And I'll still be cheering WhatsApp on -- just from the outside," the statement added.Koum is departing from the company after clashing with Facebook over its attempts to weaken encryption and make use of user data, according to The Washington Post.Techcrunch reported that Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg commented on Koum's Facebook post about his departure, citing encryption as one of the things he learned a lot about from Koum."Jan: I will miss working so closely with you. I'm grateful for everything you've done to help connect the world, and for everything you've taught me, including about encryption and its ...
WhatsApp founder Jan Koum to leave Facebook
Jan Koum, the CEO of WhatsApp, is leaving the company and Facebook. Koum confirmed on his Facebook page today that he's leaving, saying it is time for him to "move on." His messaging app is known for protecting the privacy of its users using strong encryption. Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg commented that he will "miss working closely" with Koum. Facebook is reckoning with the worst privacy crisis in its history, not to mention questions over how it handles user data and, broadly speaking, whether it is good for the world. Facebook bought WhatsApp for USD 19 billion in 2014. Back then, Koum wrote that the deal wouldn't have happened if WhatsApp "had to compromise on the core principles that will always define our company, our vision and our product.
Arujn battle tank veteran new chief of combat vehicles unit
V Balamurugan, a senior scientist with Combat Vehicles Research and Developemnt Establishment unit here, with hands on experience in key projects like the Arujn Main Battle Tank, today took over as its director. Balamurugan, who joined CVRDE under the Defence Research and Development Organisation on December 11 1987, has handled a number of successful projects. These include the Arjun Main Battle Tank Mark-I and Arjun Main Battle Mark-II, a defence release said here. "He has successfully conducted many DRDO and user trails at Rajasthan deserts and played a vital role in transferring the technology of Arjun MBT to stakeholders, including the Heavy Vehicles Factory." Before his elevation, Balamurugan was the Arjun MBT Mk II project leader and additional director in CVRDE. He had also headed various teams, including the project management group, quality assurance, and transfer of technology, the release said. Consequent to the superannuation of the outgoing director P ...
IMA chapter hails move on having quitline on tobacco packs
The Kerala chapter of the Indian Medical Association (IMA) has welcomed the Centre's decision to include the quitline number on all tobacco products and cigarette packs from September 1 this year. "Including the quitline number on all tobacco product packs will increase its familiarity with both users and non-users, leading to more number of users coming forward to quit voluntarily," IMA Kerala Chapter state president Dr E K Ummer said. The centre had earlier this month issued a notification that all tobacco products and cigarette packs will have a national toll-free quitline number printed on them to assist users quit addiction, besides warnings, including enhanced pictorial images and text messages, covering 85 per cent of the packet area. On the new set of pictorial warnings to be used on packs, Ummer said, "as a doctor, it pains me to see these visuals. It will sure act as a deterrent to smokers and tobacco users." Dr K R Thankappan, Emeritus Professor, Achutha Menon
Report says Twitter sold users' data to CA researcher, company denies
After the massive Facebook data scandal, a report in The Sunday Telegraph claimed that micro-blogging platform Twitter had also sold users' data to a Cambridge Analytica (CA) researcher who collected the data of 87 million Facebook users without their knowledge -- a charge that Twitter denied on Monday.
Narad Muni was like Google who had all information: Guj CM
Days after Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Deb caused a flutter with his 'internet existed in the Mahabharata era' comments, his Gujarat counterpart Vijay Rupani has equated mythological sage Narad with internet giant Google for having all information from across the world. "Google is a source of information. Narad Muni can be compared to Google, because he had information about various happenings in different corners of the world," Rupani said here yesterday at a programme organised by the Vishwa Samvad Kendra, an offshoot of the BJP's ideological mentor, the RSS. He said Narad Muni used to deliver news to Balram (brother of Lord Krishna) during the Mahabharata period and also to others at various points of time. "However, Narad Muni never did anything that could harm humanity, which is why we consider him as a sage. A sage is a person who thinks positive about humankind and inspires the people," he said. Earlier this month, Tripura's CM had said that ancient Indians used internet and .
Rupani equates Google with Narada Muni
Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupnai has equated Google with mythological character Narada Muni.Speaking at an event, Rupani on Sunday said, "Google is a source of information today. We can compare Narada Muni with Google as he had all the information of what was happening in the world. But, Narada gave information to many people but never gave information that would harm humanity."Rupani's statement comes after Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Deb claimed that Internet existed in India during Mahabharat era.Speaking at a Regional Workshop on Computerisation and Reforms in Agartala on April 18, Deb said that the internet was invented by India lakhs of years ago."Internet and satellite communication had existed in the days of Mahabharata. How could Sanjaya (the charioteer of King Dhritarashtra) give a detailed account and description to the blind king about the battle of Kurukshetra? It means internet was there, the satellites and that technology was there in this country at that time," ...
Narada like today's Google, says Gujarat CM
Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani has equated Sage Narada, the messenger of the gods in Hindu mythology, with internet search engine Google.
Thousands rally in Moscow for internet freedom
At least several thousand people are rallying in Moscow to protest against recent restrictions on internet freedom in Russia. Protesters flocked to a central street on Monday, which is a public holiday in Russia, to rally against authorities' move to block parts of the internet in Russia. Russian authorities this month began to block popular messaging app Telegram over its refusal to hand over encryption keys. Telegram, which was developed by Russian entrepreneur Pavel Durov, has refused to share data, citing privacy concerns. It has promised to keep the app running despite the ban. In a battle to cripple Telegram's operations, the Russian communications watchdog earlier this month blocked some servers owned by tech giants Google and Amazon, affecting millions of Russian websites.
74% homebuyers unaware of project's RERA status: Magicbricks poll
A poll conducted by Magicbricks, India's No.1 property site, shows that 74 per cent of respondents do not know that it is mandatory to check if the project is registered with state Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA) and how to go about checking it on the RERA website. Even a year after its implementation, the RERA (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016, seems to be far from creating the connect as 74 percent of home buyers still don't know how to check if their projects are registered under this Act, revealed a Magicbricks Consumer Choice Poll.In fact 12 months have passed by and 15 states are yet to set up the online sites where developers can list their projects and consumers can check all information about the projects. For a law which is aimed at protecting consumer interest and promote fair play in real estate transactions, this is a poor number."States where the governments have been proactive and got the website and the machinery going have also seen a large number of ...
Data localisation critical for security of India's payment systems: Paytm
With digital payment services growing at a phenomenal pace in the country, it is critical that players invest in data localisation to ensure privacy and security of consumer data, SoftBank-backed Paytm today said. Recently, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) had said all payment system operators in the country will be required to store data within India to ensure safety and security of users' information. The operators have been given six months' time to comply with the directive of the central bank. "No one should be allowed to commercially launch service unless their systems are clearly only and only in India. Data Localisation is critical for the security of India's payment systems," Paytm COO Kiran Vasireddy said. She added that every payment system, app and payments platform operating in India must be compliant of this regulation before offering services to customers. "The payments network is interconnected and inter-operable. Breach by any player who is not complying carries ...
New Vivo budget smartphone with 'Ultra-HD' technology in India
Expanding its "Y" series, Chinese handset maker Vivo on Monday launched "Y53i" smartphone with Ultra-HD technology and "face access" feature in India for Rs 7,990.