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10 Dream Destinations in India to Say ‘I Do’

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  Weddings are an excuse for revelry when it concerns guests, a lot of fun, a lot of debauchery at times but mostly creating memories that are quite well documented too. The fun quadruples when the festivities take place at an exotic location. We bring to you 11 such dream destinations which you can’t resist going to. 1. Rajasthan: Rather than going city by city, we are including the entire state. Because let’s face it- every other corner has a palatial, beautiful fort ready to host a royal wedding. Of…

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Karbonn Quattro L52, Titanium Mach Six Launched With VR Headsets in India

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Karbonn on Monday unveiled two new smartphones – the Quattro L52 and Titanium Mach 6 – bundled with a Karbonn VR headset in India. Both the Karbonn Quattro L52 and Karbonn Titanium Mach Sixsmartphones are priced at Rs. 8,790 and Rs. 7,490 respectively, and come with the company’s new Karbonn VR headset. Karbonn says that its virtual reality (VR) headset is made of sturdy ABS plastic fibre that can offer an “enhanced life-like viewing experience.” The domestic handset maker adds that the VR headset comes fitted with bi-convex lenses which…

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Apple’s Push to Flood India With Used iPhones Ignites Backlash

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Apple’s latest attempt to crack the Indian smartphone market by selling used phones is meeting a wall of resistance. The iPhone maker is seeking permission to become the first company allowed to import and sell used phones into the country, its second attempt in as many years. This time, the stakes are higher and a growing number of industry executives are fighting the move, warning government officials in private that it’ll open the floodgates to electronic waste, jeopardize local players, and make a farce of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Make…

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China’s Huawei Evaluating Mobile Phone Manufacturing in India

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China-based Huawei is evaluating ways to start production of mobile phones in India through contract manufacturing in association with Foxconn and is currently studying the business models and tax incentives. A delegation of Huawei, led by its India CEO Jay Chen, met Telecom Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad on Friday and apprised him of its expansion plans for the country. “We had a very elaborate talk and they have said that till now they have invested $2 billion (roughly Rs. 13,309 crores) in India in the last 16 years,” Prasad said.…

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Mi Stores in India: Xiaomi Seeks Exemption From Local Sourcing Norms

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Chinese mobile device maker Xiaomi has sought complete exemption from the mandatory 30 percent local sourcing norms for opening single brand retail stores in India. “The company has sought permission from the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP)for opening single brand retail trading (SBRT) in India. They also want exemption from the mandatory local sourcing norms,” sources said. When contacted about the matter, the company said: “We have filed an application for SBRT but would be unable to share more details as it is still at a nascent stage.”…

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LG K-Series Smartphones India Launch Set for April 14

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LG has started sending media invites for a launch event on April 14 where the company will launch the K-Series of smartphones in India. The invite says, “Kinetic two new smartphones made by LG for 4G.” The company is anticipated to launch the K10 and K7 smartphones first from the lineup. Considering LG in press invite is teasing 4G connectivity for the new K-series handsets, we can expect both the LG K7 and LG K10 smartphones to support 4G in India. Both the LG K7 and K10 smartphones were launched…

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