[Editorial] In Times of Change, Networks Play a Key Role

Joan Raventós, CEO of Zhilabs (Left), and Claudia Park, Vice President and Head of Marketing Group, Networks Business at Samsung Electronics   With many countries prompted to mandate lockdowns and shelter-in-place orders, the concept of ‘business as usual’ has changed and we have adapted to a new norm. This has required employees to work from … Read more

Curfew tightens as 8 more tested positive in Nimbaheda, Total 16 infected in Lakhara gali

Udaipur : Restrictions imposed to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus disease were intensified in Nimbaheda town in Chittorgarh as 8 more people from the same locality were tested positive on Wednesday. The decision to intensify the restrictions on the movement was taken following a sudden spike in the detection of fresh Covid-19 positive cases … Read more

MS Dhoni greatest finisher I have seen, says Mike Hussey

CHENNAI: It’s Mike Hussey’s attachment with the sport that made peers name him Mr Cricket. But now he is trying to come to terms with the truth that tournaments like T20 World Cup, scheduled to take place in Australia from October 18-November 15, and IPL may be under serious threat of being cancelled. During a … Read more

Coronavirus cases in Pak rises to 14,885; death toll 327

Islamabad : Pakistan’s coronavirus cases have climbed to 14,885 while the death toll from the pandemic has reached 327 with 26 more fatalities, the health ministry said on Wednesday. According to the Ministry of National Health Services, 3,425 people have recovered from the contagion while 129 were still in critical condition. The ministry said that … Read more

[The Samsung Members Show] Why India’s Hypertaskers Swear by Galaxy’s Alive Intelligence

The Samsung Members app keeps buzzing with photographs, tech trivia, and testimonials throughout the day. Our favourite moments are those where the members tell us how our meaningful innovations have enriched their lives. For instance, Shahzad Baig, a 22-year-old who lives in Hyderabad, shared his experience with us through the Samsung Members app.  Proud owner … Read more

Samsung Electronics Announces First Quarter 2020 Results

Samsung Electronics today reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2020. Total revenue was KRW 55.33 trillion, a decrease of 7.6% from the previous quarter mainly due to weak seasonality for the Company’s display business and Consumer Electronics Division and partially due to effects of COVID-19. From a year earlier, revenue rose … Read more

Sachin reveals interesting McGrath anecdote from 1999 Adelaide Test

NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Sachin Tendulkar spoke regarding an interesting story from the 1999 Adelaide Test featuring former Australia speedster Glenn McGrath. Tendulkar revealed how he managed to win a game of chess on the field against a player of McGrath’s quality. The ‘Master Blaster’ explained how he first remained calm and patient when … Read more

Saeed Ajmal still believes he got Sachin Tendulkar out in 2011 World Cup semifinal

KARACHI: Former Pakistan off-spinner Saeed Ajmal is still not over the disappointment of missing Sachin Tendulkar‘s wicket in the lost 2011 World Cup semifinal against India and is now deriving solace from English umpire Ian Gould‘s recent assertion that the iconic batsman was indeed out. Tendulkar, who made crucial 85 runs in the semifinal at … Read more

Samsung Brings Apple Music to its Smart TVs

Samsung Electronics announced that beginning today, it is the first TV brand to integrate Apple Music on its Smart TV platform. Consumers in over 100 countries will now be able to enjoy Apple Music right away on their Samsung Smart TVs.   As people worldwide spend more time at home, Samsung has been adding more … Read more

300 migrant workers from Gujarat cities arrive Dungarpur

Udaipur : Around three hundred migrant workers arrived in some 80 vehicles at Ratanpur-Gujarat border on monday. The workers were screened and segregated as per their home districts and later sent to their respective villages through buses arranged by the government.  “In the first phase we are receiving migrant workers who had registered themselves for arrival … Read more

Holding against legalising ball-tampering, Waqar says saliva a must

NEW DELHI: Michael Holding feels legalising ball tampering in COVID-19 world is a bit “self contradictory” while Proteas great Allan Donald is completely on the opposite end of the spectrum on a subject that has divided opinions. The International Cricket Council (ICC), during its recent CEC meeting, considered the use of artificial substances on the … Read more

Do More on Your Galaxy Buds with New Software Updates

        Samsung Electronics announced today that it is bringing new connectivity features to Galaxy Buds through a software update, available starting today.1 Previously available on Galaxy Buds+, the features allow Galaxy Buds users to now go completely wireless and take their music more easily than ever before – whether it’s on a run, … Read more

[The Samsung Members Show]: Photography Composition and Framing on Your Galaxy

Reviews, tips and tricks, and insider know-how – the Samsung Members app is always bustling with ingenious ways to use technology to its fullest potential. The community brings together tech enthusiasts to connect and share knowledge. Their creative use of our technology inspires us to continue to innovate and bring better solutions.   Nachiket Save, … Read more

[Hearing It from the Members]: Photography Composition and Framing

Reviews, tips and tricks, and insider know-how – the Samsung Members app is always bustling with ingenious ways to use technology to its fullest potential. The community brings together tech enthusiasts to connect and share knowledge. Their creative use of our technology inspires us to continue to innovate and bring better solutions.     Samsung … Read more

Lockdown has made me more dedicated, Hima Das tells Suresh Raina

NEW DELHI: From crying after meeting idol Sachin Tendulkar to learning how to be more dedicated during the coronavirus lockdown, India’s star sprinter Hima Das opened up about her life in a candid chat with Indian cricketer Suresh Raina on Sunday. The two Indian sports stars had a Live Instagram session on Sunday afternoon. When … Read more

Medical teams on alert at Dungarpur border to receive migrant workers from Gujarat-Maharashtra

Udaipur : The Dungarpur district administration deployed medical teams on sunday to screen the hundreds of expected migrant workers from Gujarat and Maharashtra cities. Security has been beefed up in the region as an additional company of the Mewar Bhil Corp along with the police team from Bicchiwada station took charge of the area a … Read more

Disney+ Hotstar teams up with Airtel to offer Airtel customers high quality entertainment

Udaipur . India’s foremost video streaming platform, Disney+ Hotstar is teaming up with India’s largest integrated telco Bharti Airtel (“Airtel”) to bring high quality video entertainment to all of India. This initiative aims to accelerate adoption of the video subscription category in the country, by solving two of the key challenges: evolving digital payment infrastructure and prevalence … Read more

Two youths drown in Mahi river in Banswara

Udaipur : Two youths from Mota Gaon village of Banswara district died after getting drowned in Mahi river in Dungarpur area on Friday. The youths who were cousins had gone with some of their family members to Valai bridge on Mahi river adjoining Dungarpur border, to take bathe after completing some rituals due to a death in their family few days ago. … Read more

At 47, Sachin Tendulkar gets caught and bowled

MUMBAI: Sachin Tendulkar has chosen to ring in his 47th birthday quietly in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic and its horrific after-effects, but he chooses to look at the bright side of things even in a lockdown scenario as he has more time to spend with family. “I am cooking, cleaning the house, watering … Read more

Samsung Members: As Young, Vibrant & Excitable as India!

Ardent Samsung lovers – they inspire us, enlighten us and relentlessly push us towards higher excellence.   Samsung Members at Samsung Opera House, Bengaluru (File Photo)   Samsung is a consumer-centric company. Whatever we create, we create to transform lives. We believe in what we call ‘meaningful’ innovations. Reason why we listen to our consumers, … Read more

A school transformed into relief kitchen

Udaipur : After the coronavirus shut down Udaipur’s education routine, a school owner has transformed his building into a relief kitchen to ensure that needy people in the neighborhood would stay fed. Girish Bharti, the owner of this secondary school, has been running a community kitchen since March 28 and serving food to some 500 … Read more

A Samsung Engineer, His Sister & Neighbour Win Hearts in a Bengaluru Hospital

The world today is grateful to the millions of medical professionals who are risking their lives to save ours, in this battle against a global pandemic. Samsung salutes all these professionals who are working tirelessly on the frontlines.   We are all doing our bit by staying home, following the principles of social distancing. But … Read more

Tips to Get the Most Out of Your Samsung Smart TV

From working at home to working up a sweat, you might be surprised by just how much you can do with your Samsung Smart TV. That’s because, in addition to offering next-level viewing experiences, Samsung’s newest TVs come packed with innovations designed to amplify our enjoyment of all kinds of content.   The TVs’ immersive … Read more

Virat Kohli ‘howled’ all night after team rejection

NEW DELHI: India captain Virat Kohli revealed Tuesday how he “howled” through the night after being rejected by his state side before turning into the world’s leading batsman. Kohli and his Bollywood actress wife Anushka Sharma spoke about their lives and careers in an online session with students on how to get motivated. “The first … Read more

[Editorial] Rivalling the Human Eye: How Samsung is Opening Up the Possibilities for Image Sensor Technology

Yongin Park, EVP, Head of Sensor Business Team, System LSI Business   Taking pictures or videos throughout the day has become part of our normal lifestyles and no longer done just to capture special events. Whip out your mobile camera to immortalize a delectable-looking meal, to record your latest dance moves, or even just when … Read more

North Korea’s Kim Jong Un May Be In “Grave Danger” After Surgery: Report

Reports saying Kim Jong Un underwent a medical procedure are fueling new speculation about North Korean leader’s health after his unprecedented absence from events last week marking his grandfather’s birthday. The U.S. was monitoring intelligence reports that Kim may be in “grave danger after a surgery,” CNN reported, citing a U.S. official with direct knowledge … Read more

Centre objects to Kerala easing lockdown restrictions

New Delhi : The Centre has come down heavily on the Kerala government for its decision to allow opening of restaurants, bus travel in cities and opening of MSME industries in urban areas, saying it amounts to dilution of lockdown guidelines and also a Supreme Court observation However, the Pinarayi Vijayan-led Left government in Kerala … Read more

[Rediscover Yourself] Warming up at Home with Samsung Members and Galaxy Watch: Pramod Mundra

Pramod Mundra, Senior Director at Samsung India has run close to 20 full and half marathons over the years, trained for hours pushing his limits, breaking barriers he didn’t know he could break. One would imagine with more time in the current situation, he would be training harder, setting higher goals for himself to achieve, … Read more