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[ad_1] Samsung earlier confirmed that it would launch a new Galaxy smartwatch this year. The tech giant recently confirmed about the One UI smartwatch interface it has codeveloped with Google. Since the new Galaxy smartwatch should come out later this year, the leaks of renders and other images have started appearing online. Now, a report by XDA Developers claims that there could be three variants of the watch -- most likely to be called the Galaxy Watch4 -- instead of just one. These would be Galaxy Watch4 and Galaxy Watch4 Classic (two different models). As per the report, references to the second variant were obtained by Thailand’s certification authority NBTC’s website. There are a total of three Galaxy Watch 4 models listed with model numbers SM-R875F, SM-R885F and SM-R895F, the last two being the Classic models. Based on this, the report claims that there are going to be at least three Galaxy Watch 4 models in the pipeline. Nothing has been confirmed by Samsung regardi...

July 1, 2021 marks the completion of four years since the roll-out of the Goods and Services Tax (GST). GST, which subsumed almost all domestic indirect taxes (petroleum, alcoholic beverages and stamp duty are the major exceptions) under one head, is perhaps the biggest tax reform in the history of independent India. The consensus on its reformist credentials notwithstanding, the policy took more than a decade of political back and forth to see light of the day. Four years after its implementation, it continues to face significant challenges. Was GST’s revenue potential overestimated initially? The short answer is yes. A look at GST collection estimates in the Union Budget proves this. The Union Budget for 2018-19 (the first full year under GST) estimated receipts to the tune of ₹ 7.43 lakh crore. Actual collections were just 78% of this amount. While the shortfall between Budget Estimates (BE) and actual collections reduced significantly in 2019-20 (the latter was 90% of th...

[ad_1] The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) on Wednesday further extended the last date for submitting exam forms, assignments, project reports for term-end examinations (TEE). Today was the last date to submit the forms . The students can submit online exam form for TEE till July 9. Meanwhile, IGNOU has extended the last date of the online/ physical submission of the assignments for the Term-end Examination, June 2021 upto July 15. Similarly, the online or physical submission of project reports, dissertation, internship, field work journal, etc. for the TEE is July 15. To submit assignments, stundets are required to login at the official website with their enrollment numbers, programme names, and dates of birth. The submission for the online exam form opened on May 17. The prescribed fee of Rs 200 must be paid per course (both theory and practical/lab courses). Interested candidates can visit exam.ignou.ac.in for further details. Moreover, the varsity has r...

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: LG Electronics has announced its 'Live a New Life' offer for its home appliances category. Under this initiative, consumers can avail health and wellness gift vouchers of up to Rs 20,000. Keeping in line with its beliefs, LG recently introduced various technologies which aims to enhance health and hygiene for its consumers such as Steam technology in washing machines that provide a 99.99% Germ free & allergen free environment, a first of its kind water purifier with Digital Sterilizing Care feature that sterilizes the entire water path, faucet, and tank, air conditioners with a built-in air purifier and double filtration technology and refrigerators with Hygiene Fresh+ feature that involves a 5 step air-purifying system which claims to remove upto 99.999% bacteria and minimizes bad odour. LG Styler is a perfect clothing care solution in today’s scenario with unique True steam TM technology that is said to eliminate over 99.9% of viruses, bacteria and aller...

NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 09: Willie Green appears at the 7th Annual New York City TopSpin Charity ... [+] Event at Metropolitan Pavilion on December 9, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by Paul Zimmerman/Getty Images for TopSpin) getty With success comes more attention, which is exactly what’s happening for the Phoenix Suns during their deep playoff run. According to Bleacher Report’s Jake Fischer , Suns lead assistant Willie Green has interviewed for three head coach openings with the New Orleans Pelicans, Orlando Magic, and Washington Wizards. Green, who played in the NBA from 2003-2015, already has a very successful track record as an assistant coach. After being with the Golden State Warriors working under Steve Kerr, Green joined Monty Williams’ staff in Phoenix when he was hired during the 2019 offseason. All of the franchises Green has interviewed with were all in the same position as Phoenix two seasons ago. Young cores who are in need of guidance with a tru...

Farmers are in a position to profit more than ever before while also increasing sustainability. ... [+] (Photo credit should read MONALISA LINS/AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images It’s hard to imagine a world where sustainability and profitability coexist to benefit both the environment and corporations. But Brynne Stanton, head of strategic innovation at biotech company Joyn Bio, sees a way. Speaking at the Forbes Future of Food Summit Wednesday, Stanton detailed how Joyn Bio is engineering microbes to produce fertilizer as a more viable alternative to industrially produced fertilizers. “The idea behind that is to really pair this revolutionary technology of synthetic biology with agriculture, to give growers new tools that are both sustainable and innovative without compromising yield and without compromising profits,” Stanton says. Gaurab Chakrabarti, CEO and cofounder of specialty chemicals company Soulgen , also views microbes as a sustainable p...

[ad_1] As the price of bitcoin rises amid the growing public interest in cryptocurrency, cybercriminals are taking advantage of the opportunities this creates for them to trick potential victims and increase the profits they can make from their attacks. Researchers at Barracuda recently analyzed phishing impersonations and business email compromise attacks sent between October 2020 and May 2021 and identified that the growing price of bitcoin has led to an increase in the volume of cryptocurrency-related attacks. The threat has increased after some companies announced that they will accept payments in bitcoin, it generated more interest in cryptocurrency and started to drive its value up. Fueled by the chaos around bitcoin, its price increased by almost 400% between October 2020 and April 2021. Cyberattacks quickly followed with impersonation attacks, which led to its growth by 192%. Key catch phrases used by bitcoin users Hackers use bitcoin to get paid in extortion attacks where they...

I love sporting as many rainbows as possible in June, but colorful styles aren't just for pride month. Rainbows hues are a good choice any time of year, and the result doesn’t have to be costume-y. The consensus among designers as well as fashion enthusiasts this summer is that joyful dressing is very in. After a year of staying home and missing friends and family, wearing all the colors of the rainbow feels just right. So here are some options to keep the multicolor joy going throughout the summer and beyond, whether it’s via jewelry, clothing, shoes or other accessories. Olivia Rubin Noa White Pastel Bow Dress Olivian Rubin Noa White pastel ribbon dress Olivia Rubin Olivia Rubin Noa White Pastel Bow Dress , $785 Even brides can get in on the act with this bow-festooned dress. The silk a-line maxi dress features pastel color-block bows running down the back and I can’t think of a more joyful way to get dressed up this summer, whether you’re exchanging...

Volvo's Concept Recharge points the way to an EV future, complete with Level 4 hands-off ... [+] driver-assistance systems. Photo: Volvo Cars Volvo Cars Swedish automotive design is about to be redefined by Volvo’s Concept Recharge all-electric (EV) five-seat wagon - as will modern driver-assistance systems. Volvo Cars is using the Concept Recharge, which it unveiled today, to give the brand a step-change in powertrains, in design and in sustainability, too. But it’s the Level 4 driver-assistance system that will stand out, enabling occupants to leave the car to drive itself, even in cities. The Volvo Concept Recharge delivers an extraordinarily long wheelbase for its overall length as ... [+] Volvo's EVs shed their combustion-powered origins. Photo: Volvo Cars Volvo Cars The Concept Recharge is a taste of what is to come with Volvo’s Level 4 ambitions, with a Luminar-built LiDar sensor on the roof and a range of radar and camera sensors at all points of t...

[ad_1] The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) has released the admit cards for the CSEET exam today. The entrance test is scheduled to be held on July 10 in an online remote proctored mode. The candidates can download their ICSI CSEET 2021 admit card by visiting the official portal — icsi.edu. The examinees have to log in to the test portal 30 minutes before the commencement of the CSEET. ICSI will not allow breaks between the exam and students cannot leave the exam before 90 minutes. ICSI CSEET admit card: How to download Step 1: Visit the official website of ICSI Step 2: On the homepage, click on the ‘admit link’ Step 3: Log in necessary credentials Step 4: Download the admit card and take a printout for further reference Meanwhile, the ICSI has revised the admission criteria for the CS executive programme . The aspirants who hold a graduate or postgraduate degree will no longer have to appear for the CS Executive Entrance Test (CSEET). Th...

[ad_1] Google recently announced that Gmail on the web is getting a new design and also changed “Rooms” into “Spaces”. Google said it will introduce a more streamlined and flexible user interface that helps people and groups more easily stay organized and balance focus. While Google is evolving the Rooms experience in Google Chat to Spaces, a new report by 9to5Google claimed that on tapping the status bar there is a new “Add a status” along with the regular Automatic, Do not disturb, and Set as away modes. The new “Add a status” option offers default messages like “Be right back” (30 mins), “Commuting” (1 hour), “Out sick” (Today), and “Vacationing” (This week), as per the report by 9to5Google . You also get the option to add your own message and also add an emoji. I suddenly have the option for a custom Google Chat status. It auto suggests emojis and you have to set an expira… https:/...

Melinda French Gates, a co-chair of the Gates Foundation, is likely behind the new pledge to support ... [+] gender equality. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images) Getty Images The Gates Foundation pledged $2.1 billion Wednesday to advance gender equality around the world, marking one of the foundation’s largest single commitments to date. The foundation said money will be distributed over the next five years and focus on three areas: health and family planning, accelerating women in leadership and economic empowerment. Specifically, the foundation said it will seek to increase women’s financial inclusion, reduce barriers to paid work, expand access to contraceptives and boost women in leadership roles, primarily in health, law and economics. “The world has been fighting for gender equality for decades, but progress has been slow. Now is the chance to reignite a movement and deliver real change," Melinda French Gates, co-chair of the Gates Foundation, said in ...

Rafael Benitez looks on during the Premier League Match between Everton FC and Newcastle United at ... [+] Goodison Park on December 5, 2018, in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Serena Taylor/Newcastle United via Getty Images) Newcastle United via Getty Images Rafa Benítez becomes Everton’s fifth permanent manager in five years, replacing Carlo Ancelotti who left the English Premier League for Real Madrid this summer. The former Newcastle, Chelsea and, more pertinently, Liverpool boss arrives on Merseyside tasked with improving the fortunes of a club whose ambition is European qualification, but who only finished tenth last season. For Everton’s director of football, Marcel Brands, it could be a similar dynamic to that which existed with Ancelotti, with both Benítez and Brands identifying targets and Brands working on getting deals done. It will be difficult for some fans to accept Benítez. It will be difficult for Benítez to win over thos...

[ad_1] Apple is not going to launch the successor to its AirPods Pro this year, according to a latest report by MacRumors that cites Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. According to the report, the Cupertino-based tech giant is set to release its second-generation AirPods Pro next year. He also predicts that with the second-generation ‌AirPods Pro‌ next year will boost shipments to more than 100 million. This year, Kuo predicts that the demand for AirPods is set to be "lower-than-expected" as he has revised his earlier forecast from 75-85 million to 70-75 million. Next-generation AirPods Pro may come with health features A most recent tip about the successor to Apple AirPods Pro was that they will come with updated motion sensors with a focus on fitness tracking. In an interview with TechCrunch, Apple’s vice president of technology, Kevin Lynch, hinted that the company could use sensor fusion with AirPods to provide more health data to customers. Prior to that, a report by Mac...

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - MARCH 21: Ayo Dosunmu #11 of the Illinois Fighting Illini in action in the ... [+] game against the Loyola-Chicago Ramblers during the first half in the NCAA Basketball Tournament second round in the NCAA Basketball Tournament second round at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on March 21, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images) Getty Images Even though the Phoenix Suns are in the middle of an incredible playoff run, the 2021 NBA Draft is only one month away. What a change from how it used to be over the years as Phoenix laid dormant in rebuild attempts hoping for lottery luck with ping pong balls to fall their way. ADVERTISEMENT This will be the first time in 11 years the Suns will not be picking in the lottery range. Instead, Phoenix will be neat the bottom of the first round at No. 29 overall. Although it’s not on the minds of many Suns fans, this is an important pick for the future. Having a cost-controlled contract on t...

A few months back this segment was almost untouchable for centuries, from closing two fund-raisers within a month. By Kundan Shahi PUBLISHED ON JUN 30, 2021 11:12 PM IST I am pleased to share about LegalPay’s strategic capital raise in a funding round led by entrepreneur-turned-investor and former head of Thomas Cook, Ashwini Kakkar. A few months back this segment was almost untouchable for centuries, from closing two fund-raisers within a month. We are thrilled with the early traction we are witnessing in LegalPay, continuous interest from investors in this segment will enable us to unlock new opportunities. LegalPay's unique ability to identify the investment themes along with the deep domain expertise of the risk underwriting team will ensure the turnaround of target companies. With interim finance, we will use Debtor in possession while investing with super-priority loans. LegalPay's tech-enabled approach is exactly what allows us to tackle lower middle market cases in both...

[ad_1] Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS) has deferred the last date to apply for BITSAT 2021. Aspirants will now be able to send their applications by 5 PM on July 7, instead of the earlier June 30 deadline. The decision has been taken in light of the Covid-19 pandemic. The application editing window will open from July 4, 2021, BITS said in a statement on Wednesday. The institution also informed that test centre allotment would begin from July 12. Announcing important dates for the entrance examination, BITS said that BITSAT 2021 online tests for the academic year 2021-22 will be conducted from August 3 to 6, 2021. First semester of academic year 2021-22 of newly admitted students is likely to start after September 14, 2021. The exact dates shall be notified through the website, BITS said, advising candidates to keep track of announcements on the portal. How to apply for BITSAT 2021 Step 1: Visit BITS' official website, www.bits-pilani.ac.in, or...

[ad_1] Internet search giant Google has today ended support for its 3D-object creation and library platform Poly. The company had announced that it was going to do this last year in December. "Poly will be shut down on June 30, 2021," the company said on its support page. The platform was shut for users for any uploading of 3D models to the site since April 30, 2021. To recall, the platform was launched in 2017 and enabled users to upload, browse, and distribute 3D content created using tools like Tilt Brush and Blocks. Earlier this month, Google had announced that it is pulling the plug on its AR-based Measure app. The company has already removed the Android app listing on the Play Store search, and a direct link to the listing shows a new message in the description: "This app is no longer supported and will not be updated. Users who previously installed this app can continue to use it on compatible devices." Earlier this year in March, Google discontinued its most...

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - JUNE 28: Paul George #13 of the LA Clippers and Cameron Payne #15 of the Phoenix ... [+] Suns go after a loose ball during the first half in Game Five of the Western Conference Finals at Phoenix Suns Arena on June 28, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) Getty Images The Phoenix Suns once again have a chance to punch a ticket to the NBA Finals by besting the Los Angeles Clippers in Game 6 of the Western Conference Finals. The Suns squandered a chance to make their first championship appearance since 1993 on Monday, losing 116-102 at home to a desperate Clippers opponent. Los Angeles has some life after securing that victory and returning the Western Conference Finals to the Staples Center, but the team has to find a way to win back-to-back co...

The share allotment status of India Pesticides Limited initial public offering (IPO) is scheduled to be finalised on July 1, Thursday, according to the media reports. The allotment status shows the number of shares to which the investor applied and the number of shares that have been subscribed to the investor. The IPO of the company opened on June 23 and was subscribed 29 times on the closing day of the subscription, June 25. The ₹ 800-crore IPO received bids for 56,07,11,650 shares against 1,93,10,345 shares on offer, according to the NSE data. Also read | Growth in eight core sectors' output surges by 16.8% in May: Govt data The registrar of the IPO is K Fin Technologies Private Limited and the share allotment finalisation can be checked on either the BSE website or the website of the IPO registrar. Here's how the investors can check their application status after the IPO of the India Pesticides gets finalised: 1. Visit the BSE website through https://www.bseindia.com/invest...

[ad_1] The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has accorded approval for revised implementation strategy of BharatNet through Public Private Partnership mode in 16 States of the country. The states covered under the Cabinet approval today are Kerala, Karnataka, Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, West Bengal, Assam, Meghalaya, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, Nagaland and Arunachal Pradesh. An estimated 3.61 lakh villages including Gram Panchayats will be covered. The estimated maximum viability gap funding approved for the PPP model is Rs 19,041 crores. BharatNet will now extend upto all inhabited villages beyond Gram Panchayats (GPs), in the said states. The revised strategy also includes creation, upgradation, operation, maintenance and utilization of BharatNet by the concessionaire who will be selected by a competitive international bidding process. The PPP Model will leverage Private Sector efficiency for operation, maintenance...

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 16: (NO PUBLICATION IN UK MEDIA FOR 28 DAYS) Queen Elizabeth II meets ... [+] members of staff during a visit to the UK headquarters of internet search engine company Google on October 16, 2008 in London, England. The Queen uses a computer to upload a video to the Royal Channel on You Tube during her visit. (Photo by POOL/Tim Graham Picture Library/Getty Images) Tim Graham Photo Library via Getty Images YouTube is making bold moves as the entertainment industry resumes live music and events. This week the company announced a first naming rights agreement with Hollywood Park sports and entertainment venue that will name the 300-acre, 6,000-seat destination YouTube Theater.  The extensive, multi-year partnership is the first of its kind for YouTube, according to a company announcement. As the performance venue opens in mid-summer for concerts, awards shows, YouTube creator events and more, the company will bring artists and fans together in a new fash...