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After using the dial-up service, it was bliss. And this was before the full-fibre broadband, also known as Fibre To The Primes (FTTP).It was a great experience initially till the time one could talk to the engineers and technicians concerned in case of a hitch. Since the service was one of its kind and good for the user, obviously, the customer base grew.This growth meant that the personalised service was replaced by call centres and untrained technicians. The call centre would promise you that the complaint would be attended to within 72 hours! 72 hours without the Net? Latest technology…

BSESENSEX lost 398.60 points or 0.61 per cent to close at 65,322.65 points while NIFTY lost 88.70 points or 0.45 per cent to close at 19,428.30 points. The broader markets saw BSE100, BSE200 and BSE500 lose 0.45 per cent, 0.27 per cent and 0.20 per cent respectively. BSEMIDCAP gained 0.88 per cent while BSESMALLCAP was up 0.63 per cent. Action continues to remain focused on midcap and Smallcap space.The Indian Rupee remained unchanged at Rs 82.84 to the US Dollar. Dow Jones gained on three of the five trading sessions and lost on two. Dow gained 231.60 points or 1.18…

The raids were conducted at the residences of the former activists — four places in Malappuram, three in Kannur and one in Kollam.The raids that commenced at 4 a.m.continued till 9.30 a.m. All the raids were conducted simultaneously.Sources in the Kannur district police told IANS that the local police were informed about the raids just before the commencement of the raids.The NIA conducted raids across the country in several places associated with the Popular Front of India (PFI) in September 2022 and later the Union home ministry banned the organisation temporarily for a period of five years.Many senior national leaders…

It will also broadcast their poems and songs and give tips on health issues.The jail inmates will also play the role of radio jockey.“If everything goes well then it can be launched on August 15 on the occasion of Independence Day,” informed jail superintendent B.D. Pandey.He said through this radio channel, the jail inmates will get to know what is happening in the world.“Radio FM is being launched to bring about a change in their behavioural pattern and living standards of the prisoners and to judge their creativity. The initiative will improve the mental psyche of the prisoners. With the…

San Francisco, Aug 13 (IANS) A woman’s attempt to locate her stolen car took an unexpected turn as the thief discovered the hidden Apple AirTag and cleverly placed it on another rental vehicle to create distraction, the media reported.On a morning trip to Vancouver, Becca Hislop and her boyfriend found that her car was stolen, reports AppleInsider.Hislop was ready for the situation as she had hidden an AirTag in her car.After watching the AirTag signal move through city traffic, Hislop used it the next day to locate the vehicle she believed was hers.When she got to the Kelowna winery where…

The 2021 and 2022 semi-finalist was able to bring her best to court at IGA Stadium on Saturday, capitalising on uncharacteristically erratic play from Swiatek and the disappointment of losing a tense second set to advance 6-2, 6-7(4), 6-4 in two and a half hours of play, reports ‘nationalbankopen’.It was all Pegula to start the first semi-final of the day, as she was the first player to hold serve after four consecutive breaks to kick off play. While the top-seeded Pole was unable to find her range on serve and on her wickedly spun forehand, the American No. 4 seed…

The accused, identified as Rajender, was wanted in 24 criminal cases.”In view of the Independence Day, patrolling was doubled, during which police noticed a suspicious vehicle in MCD parking area Madipur, and on its checking, 145 cartons of illicit liquor were seized,” the official said.When entry register of MCD parking was checked, it showed that Akash had parked the vehicle. However during inquiry, it came to the fore that Rajender has made the entry with a wrong name.Rajendar’s house was raided and he was arrested.–IANSatk/svn

The Manipuris put up a brave resistance against the three columns of army, who were deployed by the then British government to take control of the independent princely state of Manipur after the death of then Maharaja Chandrakirti Singh in 1886.After the British had won the war, they arrested those who had been involved in trying to defend their land, sentencing the key figures to death.On August 13, 1891, Yuvraj Bir Tikendrajit Singh, Thangal General and Paona Brajabasi were hanged at Bir Tikendrajit Park.At the function, Manipur Governor Anusuiya Uikey in a message said that the occasion reminds heroic forefathers…

Taking to his X account, the music maestro posted: “My Dearest Friends … Owing to adverse weather conditions and persistent rains, it is only advisable for the health and safety of my beloved fans and friends to reschedule the concert to the nearest best date, with the guidance of the statutory authorities. More details on the new date will follow soon! EPI.”Chennai has been facing horrible rain in the last few days that has caused damage to infrastructure and would have made it nearly impossible to hold a proper concert in the city.Following this development, various fans who had already…

The dance reality show ‘India’s Best Dancer 3’ is set to commemorate the 76th anniversary of Indian Independence with its upcoming ‘Azaadi Ki Kahani’ special episode.The contestants and their choreographers will pay tribute, and bring alive the stories of Indian freedom fighters through their mesmerising dance performances.One of the most remarkable acts of the evening will be performed by contestant Vipul, along with choreographer Pankaj Thapa, as they narrate the fearless story of the legendary Bhagat Singh.The duo will perform to the tunes of songs like ‘Sarfaroshi Ki Tamanna’, ‘Pagdi Sambhal Jatta’, ‘Mera Rang De Basanti Chola’, and ‘Mere Watan’.…