Lava Agni 4, priced at ₹24,999, offers a premium design, 6.67-inch AMOLED display, and smooth performance with the Dimensity 8350 chipset. Gaming runs well, and Android 15 is clean. Selfies are good, but rear cameras and 5,000mAh battery lag behind rivals. Strong performance but battery and cameras limit appeal.
Scientists from the University of Pennsylvania and the University of Michigan have developed a sub-millimeter microrobot smaller than a grain of salt. Equipped with a computer and sensors, it can sense, think and move independently. Though experimental, researchers say it could one day enable medical applications such as targeted treatment inside the human body.
Snakes shed their skin because they continue to grow throughout their lives, while their skin does not expand. To accommodate growth, they periodically shed the old skin, known as sloughing. This process also helps remove parasites and dead skin. Experts say young snakes shed every two weeks, while larger snakes shed their skin about two […]
Amazon has launched an AI tool named “Ask This Book” for the Kindle app. It helps readers understand stories, characters, and ideas without revealing spoilers. Users can ask questions or highlight text for explanations. The feature is now available for iOS users in the US, with Android and other devices getting it later.
Reliance Jio has rolled out a bumper New Year offer with an attractive annual recharge plan for its users. Customers opting for the ₹3,599 plan will get 2.5GB data per day, unlimited voice calls, and 100 SMS daily for one year. In addition, Jio is offering a free Google Gemini Pro subscription worth ₹35,100 for […]
According to mobile phone companies, Keeping a mobile phone on charge overnight is safe. Realme phones have special systems that stop power supply once the battery is fully charged. Samsung also clarified that overnight charging does not harm the battery. However, companies suggest using optimized night charging options to extend battery life.
★International Tea Day, ★1933: Birth of Bapu, Indian film director and painter, ★1950: Death of freedom fighter Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, ★1952: Death of special Andhra fighter Potti Sriramulu, ★1973: Birth of movie dialogue writer Sai Madhav Burra, ★1990: Birthday of top heroine Lavanya Tripathi, and ★2014: Death of Chakri, top music director and singer.
Kashmiri farmers have achieved a global rarity by producing lavender honey, typically found only in France and Bulgaria. Priced at Rs. 15,000 per kg, this ‘monofloral honey’ is cultivated under the guidance of young scientist Shahid Rasool, using a special method that aligns bee activity. The initiative is boosting farmers’ income significantly in Kashmir.
Samsung may increase prices for its Galaxy A series smartphones from December 15. Prices could rise by ₹1,000 to ₹2,000. This unusual pre-launch hike is linked to a global memory chip shortage, driven by high AI industry demand. This supply crunch is expected to keep component costs high into 2026.
India has emerged as the world’s third most competitive AI nation, according to Stanford University’s AI Vibrancy Tool. With a score of 21.59, India ranks behind the US and China, surpassing several advanced economies. The ranking highlights India’s strong talent pool, growing investments, research output and expanding AI ecosystem.
★National Alabama Day, ★National Energy Conservation Day, ★International Monkey Day, and ★Worldwide Candle Lighting Day, marked on the 2nd Sunday of December, ★1962: Birth of Bharat Arun, former Indian Test cricketer; ★1982: Birth of Aadi Pinisetty, popular actor, ★1978: Birth of Sameera Reddy, film actress; and ★1984: Birth of film actor Rana Daggubati.
Cyber experts warn that using public USB charging ports or unknown power banks can lead to cyber fraud. Through “juice jacking,” attackers install malware during charging, stealing personal data, files, or cloning phones for misuse. Always use your own trusted charger or power bank, especially in public places, to stay safe and protect your privacy.
★Republic Day of Malta, ★National Horse Day, ★National Ice Cream Day, ★1835: Birth of Indian astronomer Pathani Samanta, ★1960: Birth of film actor Venkatesh, ★1986: Death of top Hindi actress Smita Patil, ★1988: Birth of actress Regina Cassandra, and ★2001: Day when terrorists attacked the Indian Parliament.
The Ministry of External Affairs informed Parliament that 9 lakh Indians have renounced their citizenship in the past five years, marking a steady rise. Between 2011 and 2019, 11.89 lakh people gave up Indian citizenship. Minister of State for Home Kirti Vardhan Singh noted that over 20 lakh individuals have renounced their citizenship in the […]
Researchers in Karnataka have created the world’s first rapid snake-venom test kit, capable of identifying venomous bites within just two minutes, much like a pregnancy test. Developed by Dr. Shama Bhatt, the kit is 100% effective and enables quick, life-saving treatment, making it especially valuable for rural regions and areas with limited medical access.