Facebook Free Basics - Is that free Internet really?

Facebook Free Basics - Is that free Internet really?

Right across the busy junction on my regular commute to office, a big hoarding has come up in last few days. It is about Facebook's initiative - Free Basics. A huge media campaign is under way at the moment across all channels. It is supposedly a philanthropic effort to provide free internet to people who cannot afford it....

Mandate to Modi Govt from the two Personalities

Mandate to Modi Govt from the two Personalities

It was a historic day for India today. The entire nation saw hope in Narendra Modi and bestowed an enormous responsibility onto him. After 30 yrs, a single political party got voted into majority to govern the world’s largest democracy. The News Channels and political analysts were busy discussing what his priorities should be - development, corruption free...

Tribute to Manna Da

Tribute to Manna Da

The morning today was flooded with messages and tweets about Manna Da’s demise. For once, I was hoping this was yet another false rumour on the social media, just like the one a few months back. The fate disappointed me this time. Manna Da rendered Bhairavi of his life during the wee hours of this morning. Another legend...

Steps to Hack Facebook Account and Way to Shield From the Same

Steps to Hack Facebook Account and Way to Shield From the Same

How would you react if you knew your Facebook account was hacked? Worst, the hacker not only got into your account, but changed the login ID, reset all security, removed alternative emails and phone numbers and left you with absolutely no means to recover your access? Blame your not-so complex password? Not really. Its a flaw in Facebook's...

Another Victim of Piracy - Flipkart's Digital Music Store Shutting Down

Another Victim of Piracy - Flipkart's Digital Music Store Shutting Down

I have been a big fan of Flipkart, the leader in the budding online retail stores in India. I have been even bigger fan of its Digital Music Store - called Flyte. Sadly, I got an email from Flipkart that they are shutting down Flyte in June 2013. A beautiful attempt to fight Music piracy in India bites...

Top 5 Things That Make Your Smart Phone Dumb

Top 5 Things That Make Your Smart Phone Dumb

In my earlier blog I wrote about the recent hot trends that make a smart phone even smarter. There are enough things out there that still make your smartest phone a dumbo. Here is my take on things that still need major attention from the Apples and Samsungs of the world. Hope somebody is listening. 1. Battery Life...

Hot new features that make your Smart Phone even Smarter

Hot new features that make your Smart Phone even Smarter

The completion for the Numero Uno slot in Smart Phones has ner been so hot. Cutting edge technology backed by engineering muscles of the giants is ensuring that your smart phone gets even more smarter. Here is the top-10 list of new trends and features that we have seen in new smart phones 1. Killer Cameras Just when...