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27 Aug

Nokia 1100 Turns 23: How the Iconic Phone Became a Global Sensation With 250 Million Sales

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The Nokia 1100 is remembered as one of the most iconic mobile phones of the pre-smartphone era. Launched on August 27, 2003, the handset quickly became a household name, especially in developing markets such as India, where it introduced millions of people to mobile connectivity.Over its production life, the Nokia 1100 sold more than 250 million units worldwide, making it one of the best-selling consumer electronics devices ever. Its extraordinary popularity came at a time when Nokia was at the peak of its dominance and held close to 40 percent of the global mobile phone market.Nokia developed the 1100 primarily…

26 Aug

Gautam Gambhir Blamed for Poor Handling of Two Indian Stars, Rohit-Kohli Not Involved

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Gautam Gambhir's tenure as India's head coach has seen its share of major successes as well as disappointing setbacks. Under his leadership, India have lifted two major ICC trophies — the Champions Trophy 2025 and the T20 World Cup 2026. However, the team also suffered back-to-back Test series defeats at home against New Zealand and South Africa. Former India cricketer Wasim Jaffer believes those two Test series losses could remain the biggest setbacks of Gambhir's time as head coach. He also feels that some decisions regarding senior players in white-ball cricket could have been handled differently. Jaffer specifically pointed to…

25 Aug

IND vs SL: Another Sri Lanka Star Faces ICC Action After Jaiswal and Asitha Fernando

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The ICC has taken another disciplinary action during the ongoing second Test between India and Sri Lanka in Colombo. A day after Yashasvi Jaiswal and Asitha Fernando were penalised for their on-field altercation, Sri Lanka spinner Prabath Jayasuriya has also been sanctioned. According to an ICC release, Jayasuriya has received an official reprimand for his conduct after being dismissed in Sri Lanka’s first innings. The spinner was found guilty of breaching Article 2.2 of the ICC Code of Conduct, which relates to the abuse of cricket equipment, clothing, ground equipment, fixtures or fittings during an international match. Jayasuriya was dismissed…

24 Aug

Bangladesh Star Shoriful Islam Scripts 140-Year First Despite Loss to Australia

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Bangladesh pacer Shoriful Islam created history during the second Test against Australia on Sunday, even as his side suffered a comprehensive defeat in Mackay. Shoriful delivered a sensational spell, taking 7 wickets for 48 runs in 15 overs. With this performance, he became the first left-arm fast bowler in 140 years to claim seven wickets in a Test innings against Australia. The previous left-arm pacer to achieve the feat was England’s Dick Barlow, who returned figures of 7/44 against Australia in Manchester in 1886. The best-ever bowling figures against Australia in Test cricket remain with England’s Jim Laker, who took…

21 Aug

India-Afghanistan T20Is May Get New Dates, ACB Seeks Schedule Change

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The schedule of the upcoming three-match T20I series between India and Afghanistan could undergo a change. Discussions are reportedly taking place between the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), although no official decision has been made yet.The ACB has proposed bringing the series forward by a few days. One of the suggested dates is September 14, which falls on Ganesh Chaturthi. The original schedule has the three matches set to be played on September 13, 15 and 17.According to reports, the BCCI has received a request to reschedule the matches to September…

20 Aug

Over 100 Dead in Central African Republic Gold Mine Collapse, Rescuers Race to Find Survivors

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A devastating gold mine collapse in the western Central African Republic has killed more than 100 people, with rescuers continuing efforts to locate miners trapped beneath the rubble. The accident occurred Tuesday morning at an artisanal gold mine in Zamboye village, in the Nana-Mambere prefecture near the Cameroon border. The rescue operation remains underway, but hopes of finding survivors are fading. Florian Gaguende, one of the miners who survived the collapse, said teams were still searching for people believed to be trapped underground. Red Cross volunteer Gervais Ganagoroh said several survivors sustained critical injuries. Local official Bertrand Be Yangue warned…

19 Aug

iQOO Neo 11 Ultra Launched With 9,100mAh Battery and Dimensity 9500 Chipset: Check Price and Features

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iQOO has launched its latest smartphone, the iQOO Neo 11 Ultra, in China on Tuesday. The new handset comes with a massive 9,100mAh battery and supports 100W fast charging. The smartphone is available in three colour options in the Chinese market. The iQOO Neo 11 Ultra is powered by an octa-core MediaTek Dimensity 9500M processor built on a 3nm process. The chipset features one core clocked at up to 4.21GHz, three cores reaching up to 3.5GHz and four cores clocked at up to 2.7GHz. The processor is paired with an ARM G1-Ultra GPU and up to 16GB of LPDDR5X Ultra…

18 Aug

Realme Price Hike in India: 16 Pro+, 16 Pro and C-Series Smartphones Get Costlier

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Realme has increased the prices of several smartphones in India, following similar price revisions by brands such as OnePlus, Oppo and Vivo. The latest hike affects multiple models across the Realme 16 and C-series, with prices increasing by up to Rs. 4,000. The revised prices came into effect on August 18. According to a communication reportedly shared by Realme with its retail partners, the company has cited rising costs of memory, chipsets and other smartphone components as the reason behind the price revision. The Realme 16 Pro+ 5G has received the biggest price increase. Its 8GB RAM and 128GB storage…

17 Aug

Maruti Suzuki Fronx Facelift Expected Soon, May Get New Design and More Features; Check Details

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The Maruti Suzuki Fronx made its debut in India in 2023 and has since become one of the company’s best-selling models. It has also established itself as a popular choice in the compact SUV segment. Maruti Suzuki is now working on the 2026 Fronx facelift, which is expected to bring updates to its styling, features and powertrain. The upcoming Fronx facelift has already been spotted testing on Indian roads. The spy images indicate that the overall shape and silhouette of the SUV will remain largely unchanged. However, the new model is expected to feature redesigned front and rear bumpers, along…

14 Aug

BCCI Set to Give VVS Laxman New Role as Director of Cricket, Here’s What It Means

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VVS Laxman is reportedly set to take on a new and significant role in Indian cricket administration. Reports on Friday, August 14, suggested that the former India batter could be appointed as the BCCI’s Director of Cricket. The BCCI, however, has not officially confirmed the development, while details about the proposed position are yet to be finalized. Laxman currently serves as the head of the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru. The facility is central to the development of India’s emerging and established cricketers. His possible elevation to the Director of Cricket role would give him a broader administrative responsibility…