Gifting ideas for Valentines day for a spectrum of budget

Have you bought valentines gift for your special one yet? If yes then well you have won the battle and wish you have a great day today. Even if you have not got anything yet then remember its better late than never. We have a few options handy for you if you want to make use of whatever little time is left.

LG V40ThinQ smartphone is perfect for people who to capture and live in each moment. Being an an amalgamation of some unique features and blend of many industry-first offerings like 5 cameras, Artificial Intelligence, 6.4-inch FullVision TM OLED display, LG V40ThinQ will be the perfect gift for your partner to capture each moment of your life together. Price – INR 49,990

LG knows that music is a way of communicating your feelings towards your partner and LG XBOOM AI ThinQ is the perfect smart speaker to set the mood right. With the revamped technology and design, this speaker is a perfect blend of innovation and unmatched aesthetics. Couples will get to experience a new way of listening to music as well as to keep a tap on their daily work through Google assistance. Price – INR 27,990

If your partner is movie and music buff, a pair of headphones is one of the best things you can gift them on this Valentine’s Day. LG’s solution is Tone Active++ headset that sits comfortably on your neck. It weighs a mere 60 grams so they will hardly feel it there. A pair of speakers creates a surround sound for the ears without blocking other sounds. It also has IPx4 certification (sweat/water resistant), built in activity tracking (there’s an app) and dual mics for voice calls. For the times you need higher quality music or when you want a call to be more private, just pull out the retractable earbuds. Price - INR 12,000

The LG ‘Neo- Chef Microwave’ is a multi-faceted smart technology that can prepare healthy and hygienic food in a fast and convenient way. Through powerful and precise control, it provides faster, more even cooking performance. With precise temperature control, you can cook a variety of dishes that are not possible with other microwave ovens. The Smart Inverter Microwave can adapt to incoming power levels, and urges you to always count on your microwave to perform, even in unsupportive voltage and low power supply. MRP – Rs. 14745 onward

itel A44 Air

A44 Air is the latest launch from itel that is a smartphone with AI enabled dual camera at INR 4599 making it an industry-first in the sub 5k segment. Yes you read it right. So go ahead. Indulge yourself in an immersive full-screen display (5.45-inch), explore the beauty of AI enabled dual rear camera and feel secure with its speedy face unlock, priced at only INR 4599. It also supports dual SIM 4G VoLTE across all operator bands of India which enables better call connectivity and faster downloads at the same time. With a high screen-to-body of 81%, this smartphone has ultra-thin bezels thus enabling users to have a wider view. Running on Android™ 8.1 (Go edition) OS, the itel A44 Air is powered by 1.4 GHz processor for seamless multi-tasking functionality. The device has premium looking back panels with a chequered design for good grip in hands and is available in vibrant colours such as Blusher Gold, Elegant Blue and Slate Grey. itel A44 Air is equipped with 1GB RAM and 8GB internal storage along with a dedicated expandable memory up to 32GB

oraimo Tempo 2

If your partner is a health freak, then gifting the latest launch from oraimo could be the best option! The ultra-stylish Tempo 2 priced at INR 2999, boasts the bigger coloured screen in the segment; hence you need not worry about those tiny texts and numbers being stressful on the eyes.  In addition to the big screen, Tempo 2 continuously monitors your heart rate which is unique among other fit bands. The device gives you a count of the steps taken, distance covered and calories burnt in different training modules (including rope skipping, running and bicycling), which will let you remain on top of your health goals. Lifting the wrist is all it takes to directly view your mobile screen and WhatsApp messages on the screen via Bluetooth connectivity. On the power backup front, Tempo 2 supports advanced low energy consumption technology which helps the device to stay active up to 20 days. Tempo 2 is IP67 splash-resistant so you can rinse your hands without having to worry about water splash, durability, sweat, cosmetics, dust or anything else. Adding on to the exterior and convenience, the strap of the fit band comes with an in-built USB port thereby, ensuring ease of plugging and charging. It supports the 4.0 Bluetooth version. The build material of the band is ABS/PC/TPU and it measures 260*20*12mm

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5 Flagship Smartphones to Watch Out For in 2017

Game of Phones has just begun! The year 2017 has witnessed numerous tech companies emerging with their flagship smartphones lately, initially at CES in January. In fact, the MWC 2017 was no different given that brands like Nokia, LG, Huawei, Sony, BlackBerry and more showed off their lineup of flagship smartphones for this year. Considering the vast competition and plethora of options available in the market, we decided to list five flagship smartphones to watch out for in 2017. Here wo go!

Samsung Galaxy S8

South Korean giant Samsung has geared up to launch this year's flagship Galaxy S8 soon. Meanwhile, Samsung also has some press event scheduled for March 15 in New York where it is likely to expand its flagship Galaxy 'S series' lineup. It has been quite sometime now since the company's most-awaited phone of 2017 is making headlines. The Galaxy S8, similar to its predecessor, is expected with wireless charging and IP68 rated water and dust resistance. Rumour has it that the device might be powered by Qualcomm's newly announced flagship Snapdragon 835 chip with 6GB RAM.

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Apple iPhone 8

Apple's iPhone unit is marking its 10th anniversary this year. You must have figured out by now that the year 2017 will undoubtedly be special for the Cupertino giant. India has been a growing market for Apple and we should expect the 10th anniversary iPhone to launch in India shortly after international announcement. Apple has already gained significant market share in India with the iPhone 5s being sold for sub Rs 20,000 in recent times and the price of iPhone 6 also seems to be headed in the same direction.

Reports suggest that Apple will release the next iteration of iPhone in October this year. While it happens sooner or later, let us see what all features we can expect in this year's iPhone 8. First thing first, it is expected that it will sport an OLED, edge-to-edge display and glass body. The display itself might deal with a selfie camera as well as an integrated Touch ID fingerprint sensor. If true, it will not sport a home button this time, though.

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Xiaomi Mi6

Last year, Xiaomi launched the Mi 5s and Mi 5s flagship devices only in China. This year, however, Xiaomi is likely to release its flagship smartphone globally. That is where Xiaomi Mi6 comes into play. The phone is rumoured to arrive in multiple options -- Xiaomi Mi6 Lite, Standard and Pro. The Xiaomi Mi6 is expected pack Android Nougat-based MIUI software in addition to a bigger 4000mAh battery. The phone will likely come with up to 6GB RAM, considering the stiff competition with brands like OnePlus as well as Samsung. Remember the Galaxy C9 Pro? That aside, it is said to be powered by Qualcomm's high-end Snapdragon 835 octa-core chip.

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LG G6

LG recently announced the LG G6 at Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2017 in Barcelona. Design wise, the device is no longer modular unlike its predecessor, the LG G5. It flaunts a metal frame, sandwiched between two layers of Corning Gorilla Glass protection. Furthermore, it comes with pretty thin bezels, wireless charging (region-specific), fingerprint scanner and IP68 rated dust and water resistance. Specs wise, it has a 5.7-inch QHD display, Snapdragon 821 quad-core processor, 4GB RAM and Android 7.0 Nougat OS. It also packs a 3300mAh battery with support for Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0.

LG G6

Sony Xperia XZ Premium

Sony recently held a press conference at MWC 2017 in Barcelona where it officially pulled the wraps off its flagship Xperia XZ Premium. It has a metal unibody design with the fingerprint scanner embedded on the home button. Interestingly, it is also the world's first smartphone to be powered by Qualcomm's flagship Snapdragon 835 processor. It has a 4K Triluminos display with Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection layered on top. That aside, it houses a 19MP rear camera and a 13MP selfie camera. Running Android 7.0 Nougat OS, the Xperia XZ Premium is based on a 3230mAh battery with Qualcomm Quick Charge 4.0 technology. Xperia XZ Premium is also honored as 'Best New Smartphone' at the recently concluded Global Mobile Awards by GSMA.

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QNAP TS-453 Pro, 4 bay NAS - Features and Specifications

Taiwan based QNAP is known for its product in network attached storage (NAS) market. QNAP TS-453 Pro is among its latest offerings and we got a chance to play around it for a while. The QNAP TS-453 Pro is a multi functional machine with many facets. We will be detailing about its specifications and features in this post.

Build: QNAP TS-453 Pro is a light weight easy to install NAS machine. The machine has 4 bays for attaching HDD which comes with a unique circular lock to lock the Hard Drives in Bays. On the Front, the body has QNAP branding on the top left and at the bottom left there is a Power button to switch the machine on/off, below that you will find a USB 3.0 Port labeled as Copy. This port is used to connect any HD via USB and get the backup done instantly on NAS. The right side of the front is dominated by 4 bays to hold your storage hard drives. On top of Hard Drive bays you can see LEd indicators for Status, USB and LAN. above which on left side there is a small display where important information can be seen.

Any guesses what's this product here? #TechBlogger #NAS..

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On the back side you will see a large Fan for cooling, the power cable slot, On the right side there is a tiny Reset button on top, A HDMI output port (This is great, you can use your NAS as a multimedia player as well) , There are 2 Ports each of USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 for data usage and connecting peripherals. At the bottom right you can see 4 GbE ports.

Specifications: 

• HDD Bays: 4 x SATA III – 6Gb/s
• HDD Form Factor: 4 x 3.5″/2.5″
• CPU: Intel Celeron J1900 2.0GHz
• RAM: 2GB or 8GB DDR3L
• Flash Memory 512MB DOM
• External Connectivity:
• 1 x HDMI
• 4 x Gigabit Ethernet
• 2 x USB 2.0
• 3 x USB 3.0
• Cooling: 90mm fan
• Max. Power Consumption: 21W (HDD in stand-by), 33W typical
• Dimensions: 180mm (W) x 177mm (H) x 235mm (D)
• Weight: 3.65 kg

In case you end up using all the space in your all 4 HDDs then you get the option to expand your storage using UX-500P a 5 bay external unit or UX-800P an 8 bay external unit.  

As TS-453 Pro comes with the USB connectivity options, it can be used just as a normal PC by attaching your peripherals ( Monitor via HDMI Port and Keyboard, Mouse via USB connection). When you do that the NAS loads QTS like interface. With QTS 4.2 looks like a modern mobile operating system with intuitive apps like browser and multimedia. When you set up your NAS first time you are asked if you are a business user or Home user. Based on the selection it installs the recommended apps such as multimedia apps for Home setting and other productive applications for Business settings. QTS 4.2 update updates Virtualization center and introduces Container Station with LXC and Docker so its now possible to run different versions of Linux on your NAS.  The NAS is not just another NAS it has lots of functionality associated with itself. TS 453 Pro can be used as a Virtualization server, FTP Server, Backup Server, Surveillance Stations, Printer Server, Web Server, VPN Server, MYSQL Server, RADIUS Server, LDAP Server and Remote access.

The QNAP TS-453 Pro is very easy to install and use even for a layman in NAS. You just need to install the Hard Drives in Bays by screwing them in caddy. Once you install the QTS software then you just leave it to QNAP to do all the work.  

QNAP is known for #DrivingInnovation in its products and QNAP TS-453 is a Taiwan Excellence Award winner, QNAP TS-453 Pro will be on display from 8th to 10th February at Convergence India 2017 Expo. 

So if you want to experience the product first hand for your own use then do plan to attend the Convergence India 2017 Expo between 8-10 February and visit Taiwan Excellence display area to first hand review of the device.

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How Artificial Learning Shapes The e-Learning Scenario

AI in today's E-Learning scenario

The modern day life is changing fast at an unimaginable pace that the process of learning has to be simplified as one could easily forget how far we have gone.  The technological development has come up to a level where a lot of exciting changes would happen in the near future. One of the best indicators of human progress viz. learning is exposed to these technological advancements. The affordability of technology has come to a level where one could not ignore the rising popularity of e-learning. The below reasons would validate the argument that e learning would get a facelift from the end of artificial learning.

Improves team building and social connectivity

The advent of online games like puzzles, Sudoku and so on creates a platform where we get the chance to bond and connect well with people with similar interests and this forms the foundation for building team to achieve greater heights.  This would pave way to more social interactions and connections that would help learning new skills and ideas more effective in the long run. In the days to come, the domain of education would benefit from the union of games with social connectivity.

Promotes the learning process by practice

Learning process improves only when the learners are able to apply the things they had learned in the right manner and this objective is rightly accomplished by the implementation of artificial learning. This modern style of learning blends the content of training like the Pythagoras theorem with an environment to practice with real world examples. Learners would gain ample exposure by being part of the assembly line of production, learn the steps of the manufacturing process and so on.

Creates simulated environment for learning

The fascinating element of learning in the artificial manner is the use of simulations which would seem as if the learner is facing a real test where actually he or she is just doing a virtual practice. Also this gives the added advantage of practicing without having to suffer the consequences of making mistakes. The cost to purchase materials like gadgets and tools could be reduced to a great extent as the training experience would seem like a real one and the training environment could be changed by using editing the virtual elements.

Turns learning into a fun activity

Unlike the conventional way of learning, the virtual way of learning makes the activity into a joyful experience as the activity itself would look like a game which everyone wants to be a part of. The reward based system of gaming is applied in the same manner for learning activities for learning topics like algebra. The learners engage with the learning activities with such intensity that positive results are ensured as the learning outcome. This could be achieved only through learning in virtual mode.

The above points would have given you enough clarity on why virtual learning would shape the e-learning domain like never before. Thus we could say that virtual or artificial mode of learning would take the learning processes into highly efficient ones in the years to come.

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Online vs In Store shopping scene in India

Ecommerce was a buzzword few years back, everyone was excited about the possibility of buying things online without having to even get down from bed and at the same time there was a doubt about the whole process from quality to delivery and so on. Looking back at that time we have progressed a lot in this journey though everyone is not at same pace but still the journey has begun and its proving to be successful in country like ours so far. In this post we will discuss a few points about Online vs In store shopping.

Which one do you prefer?

• Convenience: Online shopping offers you the convenient option of selecting your favorite shirt or phone or even a luxury yacht (yes, you can check it out on Snapdeal) while sitting at your home without even moving an inch from your most comfortable position on your couch. Online shopping saves you time, saves you from tiredness and also from bargaining in different outlets. However its a distant dream now to have hassle free offline shopping, trouble starts right from home, just to visit that market you will change your clothes, join the mad traffic on the roads and if you have opted to take your vehicle out with you then you need a different skill set to just get a parking slot before anyone else sneaks in the place you are eyeing on from 30 yards. After that you actually start shopping for your desired product hopping from shop to shop to try out different styles etc and also trying to get the best deal. Online shopping is winner here, but what is that you miss in this is that personal rapport with the shop owners, having street food while shopping, knowing other people choices and meeting new people. This last line includes things which has its own unique experience but still for the rest of the part on this point I would prefer Online shopping over offline. Online 1, Offline 0

• Touch and Feel: Online portals are sometimes not the best place to identify exact quality of products the size how something will fit, the color in outdoors and indoor lighting, the quality of the fabric of the material and a number of other physical aspects which cannot be judged by carefully taken pictures in online catalog. The online space is just missing this factor and it is a great deal breaker for many including customers looking for electronics appliances. Online 0, Offline 1

• Variety : Here comes the tricky part, you ought to know the shops for what you want to buy and be sure that the shop has the stock for you when you opt physical stores over Online portals you have to hop from one shop to another to look for your desired items. Whereas in Online shopping its just at your fingertips a few filter here and there give your color, size, price preferences and hundreds of matching products are waiting for your nod to make their place in your wardrobe. You get multiple brands choices, from multiple portals so in this case Online has a clear upper hand over traditional shopping. Online 1, Offline 0

• Discounts and Coupons: Shop owners are there to convince you about the prices and discounts they are offering it can be a good deal or it can be a trap as well. Most places now a days you will see fixed price board in all shops in the market so you have to have some real good bargaining skills even if the prices are not that fixed. However in Online shopping you don't have to be blessed with some extra skills you just need to be smart enough to look out for available discounts on the portal you are shopping, you get discounts on various types of cards etc. And then you have the coupon websites which can aid you in getting some extra discount all you have to do is search for coupons like Ebay coupons , Jabong gift codes etc to get the codes to get extra discount and apply the same in the shopping website. I find Online portals quite transparent and offers accessible to all hence I prefer Online shopping rather than going over the personal rapport or bargaining skills.Online 1, Offline 0

• Payment options: Online shopping provides you with variety of options such as payment in installment using credit cards, use credit cards, debit cards or net banking or mobile wallets or even Cash on Delivery where as in offline mode you have to rely on cash or at max you can use credit or debit cards which is also not widely available as of now in India. Paytm is getting physical stores on board on mobile wallets but its just not enough as of today to completely rely upon. Online 1, Offline 0

• Delivery Time: This one is again a tricky point, physical stores deliver right there in your hands so you see the product before buying , select it , buy it and take it home whereas in Online shopping you see the images you select them and make payments and then you wait for the package to arrive. Things are getting better with one day delivery and other options but still its a lot of time to wait for someone who has just ordered a new dress or a new phone. So in terms of satisfaction over the time lapsed between your purchase and before you can actually use the product Offline scores a big 1 here. Online 0, Offline 1

Conclusion: From above scores Online shopping emerges as winner with scoring 4 points out of 6. However there can be many other aspects which will give Offline shopping a favorable position. Thus Online shopping and Offline shopping compliments each other and can be best chosen based on scenario for example you want to buy a Tshirt just get it online , you want to buy your wedding dress go to the physical stores try as many as you can and get the best one for your requirements. 

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ASUS India Salutes the Country’s Real Heroes, launches LightUpLoC platform to send Diwali wishes to the soldiers

ASUS, the Taiwanese leader in mobile technology, launched #LightUpLoC, an innovative platform to salute the heroic surgical attacks by the Indian soldiers. Known to promote peace and harmony, Diwali, the festival of lights involves a popular custom of exchanging greetings and decorating one’s house with lanterns and lights. Keeping up with the tradition, #LightUpLoC will allow the users to write warm wishes for the brave-hearts at the LoC on a virtual lantern and then release it. The lanterns will then illuminate the LoC on a virtual map of India.

ASUS #LighUpLoC campaign

Here are the steps you can follow to wish India’s valiant soldiers:

1. Visit https://z3n.asus.in/lightupLoC/

2. Log in with yourFacebook credentials

3. Type your message for the Indian Armed Forces on a lantern that appears on the screen

4. Release the lantern that will fly and come to a halt at a particular location on the virtually created LoC, adding to the lanterns illuminated by other users

5. You can share the final eagle-view image of the lit up LoC on their social media accounts, asking others to join in as well

6. A map of India shows the entire trail of the lanterns real time with the lanterns being shown across India.

Peter Chang, Region Head – South Asia & Country Manager for ASUS India said, “We are grateful to the Indian Armed Forces for the innumerable sacrifices and hardships they face in order to keep the rest of the country safe. They ensure that everyone in India can live a peaceful and productive life. This platform aims to bring together all Indians and help them convey their feelings and regards to India’s heroes on the auspicious occasion of Diwali.”

Through the platform, ASUS aims to light 724,000 lanterns – 1 lantern for every meter along with 724 kilometers of the LOC. Users will be required to write their wishes before 30^th October 2016. The virtual map of the LoC with all the illuminated lanterns will be available for everyone to see at all times.

ASUS wishes all the soldiers of the Indian Armed Forces an #IncredibleDiwali. 

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MS in the US: Take the GRE

MS in the US: Take the GRE

Master degrees have become an essential in today’s education world. Due to increased competition outside, getting a job has become an uphill task to do. In market where getting a bachelor degree was considered enough during past years, having masters has also became less than enough these days.

Every employer now needs employees with best skills and expertise in profession. Hence getting masters has become a necessity. And when it comes to masters, you need the best course from the best college which ensures job security after completion.

Why is a master’s degree important?

Many youngsters get confused on why to do masters and jump into the market after under graduation which is very early. Hence either they end up wasting their time in job hunting or leave their jobs unable to handle the extreme pressure.

So it is very important to know the value of master degree and why it is a better option over job?

1    Opens more career opportunities: clearly having an above level of education opens more doors for employment. It enhances your career opportunities and attracts more employers for you over the candidate with bachelor degree only.

2    High raise: master degree means higher salary initially. And even if initially it is not high, it has a large tendency of raise at a fast pace. More incentives are another advantage of master degree.

     Sharpens your skills: master degree increases your skills and helps in making you more professional. Since you continue education, hence you automatically get a chance of more exposure. Ultimately you can experiment with your skills and explore more.

MS in the US

US offer more than 100 courses for master’s degree from reputed colleges in the country itself. And the list of the arts, language and other professional courses is even longer.

Some of the popular courses offered in the US are:

• ·        Accounting
• ·        Actuarial science
• ·        Advertising
• ·        Aerospace engineering
• ·        Agriculture
• ·        Animal science
• ·        Architecture
• ·        Biotechnology
• ·        Civil engineering
• ·        Computer science
• ·        Creative writing
• ·        Ecology
• ·        Economics
• ·        English
• ·        Fashion
• ·        Film
• ·        Finance
• ·        Food science
• ·        Forensics
• ·        Genetics
• ·        History
• ·        Immunology
• ·        Journalism
• ·        Language studies
• ·        Law
• ·        Literature
• ·        Mathematics
• ·        MBA
• ·        Marketing
• ·        Music
• ·        Pharmacy
• ·        Philosophy
• ·        Physics
• ·        Photography
• ·        Psychology
• ·        Religion
• ·        Sports
• ·        Theatre
• ·        Zoology

And many more.

Now the question arises how to get into these courses? Which entrance test to take? How to register for it and so on. For that, GRE or Graduate Record Examination comes to the mind at first. It is considered as one of the most reputed and important entrance test.

Let us discuss about it in brief.

Why GRE?

GRE is an important entrance test for master degree in US because it is accepted by thousands of graduate schools and business schools all over the world. For more than 60 years, the GRE test is being held in approximately 1,000 centers over 160 countries.

It offers admissions in the courses in natural sciences, engineering, social sciences, humanities, business and arts.

Another reason for the popularity of GRE is that it has two versions. GRE general test which does not judge your knowledge in any field. It has questions from general topics like reasoning and writing.

The second version is GRE subject test. It is an achievement test which measures the knowledge of the candidate in a particular field and emphasizes your knowledge and skills in a specific area.

Also, GRE has its own marking scheme which sets a common bench mark for testing all the candidates’ qualifications irrespective of their cultural and educational backgrounds.

These little things make the GRE unique among others. That is why it is the top most taken entrance test for MS in US.

Aspirants who dream of getting a good job and career must do masters from a good college. And US is possibly best for it for which you need a proper gateway like GRE.

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ASUS announces Ganesh Chaturthi offer on Zenfone3, get a chance to win ASUS ZenPower worth INR 2500

It is said in India that "Teej Festival" brings a happy season of festivals with it and the festivities continues for good 5-6 months span until Holi Festival is celebrated. Needless to say festival season brings in a positive environment in homes, offices,shops and other markets. You will see a whole range of discounts and offers from various brands in different categories these days, which includes consumer electronics market as well. So you would be hearing a lot of news from various brands coming up with various offers to celebrate these days. ASUS has just announced one such offer with spirit to celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi.

ASUS Zenfone 3 Ganesh Chaturthi Offer

This Ganesh Chaturthi, ASUS is giving consumers a lucky chance to bring in the festive season by winning exciting gifts along with the purchase of the Zenfone 3. 50 lucky consumers, who buy the Zenfone 3 ZE520KL and ZE552KL variant, will be selected basis a lucky draw every day and will win a free ASUS ZenPower worth INR 2,500. The offer is valid from September 1^st to September 7^th.

The ASUS ZenFone 3 “Built for Photography” is a feature-packed smartphone that combines premium design and superior specifications. It features the next generation PixelMaster 3.0 camera and is equipped with the latest 16MP Sony IMX298 sensor, making it the perfect device for smartphone photography.

In order to be eligible to win the power bank, consumers can purchase the ZE520KL/ ZE552KL variant of the Zenfone 3 from all leading ecommerce and ASUS authorized retail partners, and successfully complete the registration & verification process. The consumer could register his/her product details like the invoice number, date of purchase, dealer name, location of purchase, product serial number & contact details on - http://asus.in/zenfone3_offer/

“Celebrated with great joy and fervour, Ganesh Chaturthi signifies the time for new beginnings and jubilant celebration in India. This exciting offer will add charm to the season and give our consumers one more reason to celebrate and bring in the enthusiasm of the festive season into their homes. Launched recently in August 2016, the Zenfone 3 is an epitome of the ASUS design philosophy, and gives consumers the perfect chance to celebrate with a device that offers luxury and superb specifications.” - said Peter Chang, Regional Head South Asia, Country Head ASUS India.

Winners of the offer will be announced by September 30th, and will get duly notified by ASUS on email. The last date to register for the offer is September 12^th. 

Disclaimer from ASUS:

All concerns related to the offer should be communicated within 25th September, failing which Asus will not be liable to resolve any issues. Buy Zenfone 3 from Authorized seller Fill in Zenfone 3 Serial Number, Order Id, Invoice number & Contact details, Upload Soft Copy of invoice in JPEG, PNG, PDF Format The offer to win the ZenPower is not valid in the state of Tamil Nadu.

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It’s Raining Rewards at the CIO Crown 2016

SIFY CIO CROWN

Sify Technologies recognised many IT execs at the CIO Crown 2016 in Mumbai for their avant garde and productive use of technology. The Digital Innovation Champion award was conferred to Jagdish Lomte of Thermax Ltd, Sunil Sirohi of NIIT Ltd., Subodh Dubey of Bilt, Navneet Sharma of Intex Technologies, Kamal Karnatak of RJ Corp, Mr. Muthu Krishnan of Ramco Cements Ltd, Bibek Maity of Lux Industries and Atul Pandharpurkar, Vice President IT at Emami Cement Limited.

At the event, the emphasis was also on the fact that hospitals are consistently looking towards technology to effectively reduce costs and improve healthcare quality. CIOs from leading healthcare providers were present at the venue and were recognized for their contributions in different aspects in the industry. Sify Technologies with a significant footprint in digital transformation for healthcare organizationsrewarded them with Hospitality & Healthcare Honours.

Anand Patil of Ruby Hospital and Girish Koppar of Lilavati Hospital and Research Center, were honoured with Healthcare for Ecosystem Integration & Innovation award. Besides that, the Health Care for Mobility award was conferred to Alok Khare of Jaypee Hospital and Nandkishor Dhomne of Manipal Hospitals. Both Mr. Niranjan from Sir Ganga Ram Hospital and Sumit Singh, Head-IT Wockhardt Hospitals Ltd. Mumbai won the Healthcare for EMR & Adaption awards. Rajesh Batra of Kokilaben Hospital Mumbai and Mahesh Shinde of Hinduja Hospital were granted the Healthcare for Digital Innovation in Hospital award.

    

Girish Koppar was pleased to win the award and said the event was “an overall good experience as he was there to learn about the current trends in technology.”

The esteemed jury members for the Hospitality and Healthcare Honours were Vikas Gadre and Subhash Palkar, who also addressed the audience about the selection process for awardees.

Apart from major technological awards, there were some really interesting honours like the Selfie Contest Winner that were given to those with excellent impromptu selfies taken at the Sify Selfie Booth. These included Jayendra Sadaye of Reliance Retail, Austin Gomes and TG Dhandapani of TVS Motors. 

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10 essential tips for GATE EXAM 2016

GATE is one of the most prestigious all India examinations in the field of Engineering. The scores from this highly competitive exam are not only regarded as the admission parameter for M. Tech, MS or ME courses; it is regarded as the qualifying test for most PSUs in India. Gate exam 2016 is being conducted by IISC, Bangalore. By nature, GATE is a highly competitive exam and requires a lot of hard work to crack it. However, a GATE qualification can land you a high flying job in PSUs and open excellent opportunities for higher studies.

Points to note for GATE:

1.       The entire examination is conducted online.
2.       Examinees are not allowed to carry scientific calculators in the exam hall; they’ll have to use the virtual calculator on the computer.
3.       The GATE score is valid for 3 years.
4.       There are no multiple choices to choose from; examinees have to put numerical answers for the questions.
5.       GATE 2016 will be conducted for all together 23 fields.

6.       The examination fee is INR 1500 for General and OBC examinees and INR 750 for female and SC/ST examinees. 

Useful tips for cracking GATE  Exam 2016:

1.       As the entire examination is conducted online, it is essential to have a level of comfort with computers. Candidates who are not very familiar with online exam process may face technical difficulty, thus consuming extra time during examination. To rule out this barrier, take mock tests online and get familiar with the online exam process.
2.       This year candidates are not allowed to carry scientific calculators with them. Instead you’ll have to use the virtual calculator on computer. Here also, familiarity an issue. Thus, practice using the virtual calculator while preparing. This way you’ll not have to fumble around and can save precious time.
3.       Goal setting is essential to achieve success in GATE. The syllabus for this examination is vast and thus you may be tempted to leave out 2-3 topics. However, if you are eyeing the top IITS or major PSUs, you’ll not be able to afford it. In case you are just looking at qualifying the exam, you may leave out 2-3 topics and concentrate on the rest.
4.       Any branch of Engineering has a bunch of formulas. It is essential to master the formulas to succeed in GATE. There are a number of apps today that can help you practice your formulas on the go. Download any such app and utilise your commute time or otherwise unproductive time to memorise the formulas.
5.       GATE mainly tests the candidates on their clarity of concept. Here a good study group or any online tutorial program can be of great help.
6.       Take as many mock tests as possible. It is also essential to solve the previous years’ question papers to understand the question patterns. Solving these question papers will not only make you familiar with the examination, but also will help your in self assessment.
7.       Give added focus on high scoring topics such as General Ability and Engineering Mathematics. These two topics consist of 30% of the total marks and are relatively easy to score when practiced well.
8.       Make sure to prepare a study schedule and stick to it. Make your schedule flexible enough to accommodate some fun time and emergency situations. This way you’ll not be forced to change or let go of your schedule.
9.       Take adequate rest. A minimum of 7-8 hours sleep a day is essential for your brain to function optimally. Ensure this to keep your mind fresh and alert while studying.
10.   Last but not the least; have some relax time to rejuvenate or recharge your brain. 

So, these are 10 essential tips to crack GATE this year. If you are a GATE aspirant, then stick to these points and put your best foot forward for a high flying GATE score. 

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