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From iPhone 13 to polishing cloth, every product Apple introduced in 2021

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Few companies make a profound impact on consumers’ daily lives as Apple does. Although Apple’s product lineup is relatively small compared to that of its rivals, its products reach a broad set of users despite its premium pricing. Even though there weren’t many sweeping changes in 2021, the year will be best remembered for fixing things that most mattered to end consumers. The new MacBook Pros and iMacs with Apple’s own chipsets, a new iPad mini and the improved line of iPhones seem to have retained Cupertino’s charm in the second pandemic…

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Putin to the West: ‘It is not us who threaten anyone’

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Russian President Vladimir Putin urged the West on Thursday to “immediately” meet Russia’s demand for security guarantees precluding NATO’s expansion to Ukraine, saying the U.S. is “on the threshold of our home.” Speaking during a marathon annual news conference, the Russian leader welcomed talks with the U.S., which he said are set to start in Geneva next month, as a “positive” move, but warned that Moscow expects the discussion to produce quick results. “We have clearly and precisely let them know that any further NATO expansion eastward is unacceptable,” Putin…

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Bad Loans Likely To Rise Up To 9% By Fiscal-End: CRISIL

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Gross non-performing assets (NPAs) of banks are likely to rise to 8 per cent to 9 per cent by the end of the current financial year, compared to 7.5 per cent of last year, rating agency CRISIL said in a report. The Coronavirus relief measures like restructuring and emergency credit line guarantee scheme will help in limiting the rise, it added. The rise in NPAs, said Krishnan Sitaraman, CRISIL’s senior director and deputy chief ratings officer, will be led mainly by retail clients and micro, small and medium enterprise (MSME)…

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What Parliament Panel Is Considering To Make Social Media Platforms More Accountable

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A parliamentary committee on Thursday recommended widening the scope of proposed data protection legislation to include both personal and non-personal data and sought greater accountability for social media platforms by treating them as publishers. The Joint Committee on Personal Data Protection Bill, 2019, headed by BJP MP PP Chaudhary, tabled its report in both the Houses on Thursday. The key highlights of the report include widening the scope of the draft legislation to also cover non-personal data, tighter regulation for social media platforms and the establishment of a statutory media…

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What NOT To Do as a Student (or Teacher) Blogger

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Knowing What NOT to is as Important as Knowing What TO do Blogging may sound like something that is easy to do. Taking your thoughts and putting pen to paper (or should that be fingers to keyboard?) The truth is, blogging can be quite tricky to get the hang of. Much like social media, blogging can be open to plenty of issues and mistakes. Things that can make you come across in the wrong way, or not even interest your possible readers at all. So, how do you make sure…

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7 top tips on how to teach English online

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The field of teaching is a varied and often rewarding one. Helping learners discover their talents, develop their skills, and demonstrate their knowledge can be truly gratifying. One rapidly developing area of teaching is that of online English teaching. We explore how you can get into this discipline. As well as exploring what’s required of you and whether you’re suited to the job, we look at some top tips for new online English teachers. We’ve also picked out some top courses for you and your students. Why teach English online? …

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