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Which is better - a smartwatch or a fitness band?

Om Sharma
Updated on 26-Jun-2020 16:46:26

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From the design and features perspective, we have witnessed a drastic change in both the devices over the period. So, let's discuss what new they have to offer and how can they make a difference in our lives.Importance of ScreenFitness BandA plethora of fitness bands are available out there and some of them come with a screen while the rest without it. But both look fetching. Most of the fitness bands feature a monochrome screen where you can get the basic notifications for current time, battery, fitness statics and support.SmartwatchOn the contrary, a screen was always pivotal in smartwatches. A ... Read More

What are the recipes of some dishes for those who fast during Navratri and Karwa Chauth?

Om Sharma
Updated on 28-Apr-2022 09:46:53

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Navratri is on its full swing and devotees are paying the best tribute to ‘Ambey Ma’ to make her happy. In addition, Karwa Chauth is also around the corner. Fasting or Vrat is the most common part devotees adhere to. However, those who work (like me) also need some energy to get their stuff done simultaneously. Therefore, I suggest these delicious as well as fulfilling food recipes.Sabudana LadduYou must have binged on the Khichadi and other dishes made of Sabudana, but here I recommend blending it with coconut this time and experience a magical flavor.IngredientsBrown sugar or Jaggery-Half CupChopped Coconut-1/4 ... Read More

Why does it take so long to try criminals in India?

Om Sharma
Updated on 04-May-2022 10:42:35

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To begin with, it's a straightforward question of lack of infrastructure and staffing that has resulted in a backlog of over 28 million pending cases in lower courts. Over one-fifth of these pending cases have been stuck in the lower or district courts for more than 5 years.Shortage of JudgesIn the high courts, there are almost 500 posts of judges that are lying vacant while in the lower courts, the number is ten times higher. This has come to mean that there is just one judge in India for nearly every 74, 000 people. According to an estimate calculated by ... Read More

Why is India's GDP 6th in nominal terms but 3rd in PPP terms?

Om Sharma
Updated on 27-Apr-2022 11:37:16

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When GDP is calculated on nominal dollar terms, it not only leaves out many important factors but also uses an exchange rate of currencies that do not reflect the real strength of an economy. However, when calculated on PPP (Purchasing Power Parity) terms, the difference in the GDP calculated on nominal exchange rate ranges from very less to nothing to negative.How Is It Calculated for Developing Countries?When this calculation is done for developing countries, the GDP increases 2-3 times as it happens in the case of India where it leaps over four times from $2.5 trillion to over $10 trillion, ... Read More

Why are e-wallet users angry about KYC compliance?

Om Sharma
Updated on 26-Jun-2020 16:39:03

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It has been reported on some media channels that irate e-wallet users are threatening to stop using e-wallets altogether as the functionality of these e-wallets encountered barriers due to the new KYC (Know Your Customer) compliance requirement. While that may be true for the moment, it doesn't appear likely that e-wallets are on their way out for the simple reason that they're an integral part of e-commerce and cannot be wished away.In fact, nobody wants to wish them away but the government's new KYC googly has caused some turbulence in the e-wallet industry that has seen exponential growth till now. ... Read More

Why iPhone's are so costly in India?

Om Sharma
Updated on 26-Jun-2020 16:18:14

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In my opinion, the depreciation of Indian rupees is one of the major reasons why we get this phone at such an exalted price compared to the rest of the world. Our currency has really dipped to a very significant mark against the US dollar in the past a few years; therefore, when a buyer goes to purchase it in India, the cost is straight away converted from USD to INR, and thus, the lower value of our rupees makes this phone costlier.However, this is what I come across while looking for pictures to sum up my answer and I ... Read More

What is a plug-in and how does installing it on my computer help me?

Om Sharma
Updated on 04-May-2022 10:34:44

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Plug-in or add-on or extension are basically programs that you can easily install and bring into use as part of your web browser. Well, the use of installing plug-ins are huge for instance, a plug-in enables third-party developers to create merits which make the use of an application even broader. Following are a few more key usage of plug-ins.Support for New FeaturesProviding support to the easy addition of new features is one of the vital tasks of a plug-in. They instantly configure data and quickly make your application adaptable to allow new features to work accurately. Once a plug—in is ... Read More

What are some of the biggest failures of Microsoft?

Om Sharma
Updated on 26-Jun-2020 16:23:54

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It's a fact that even big business giants do create products, which sometimes fail so miserably that it becomes extremely hard to believe that was it really a crop of the well-established magnet. Microsoft too is not an exception as many of its well-endorsed ventures did nothing but ended in smoke. Following is the list of such products.Internet Explorer 6Internet Explorer, released in 2001, is considered as one of the worst editions of the web browser till date. It instantly received a hoot for having major security issues and lack of support for the latest web parameters. This browser was ... Read More

Is gold a metal, non-metal, or a metalloid? Why is it so expensive?

Om Sharma
Updated on 28-Apr-2022 06:25:32

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Undoubtedly, gold is a metal. It is a part of the transition metals and fall in the same periodic table column in which the next other two precious metals-Silver and Copper-sit. Since the members of the group in which gold is found are frequently used to generate money, the whole group has been termed, the ‘Coinage Metal’.Why Is It High-Priced?Being relatively rare in the crust of the earth is one of the major reasons why gold is high-priced. Besides, its sublime value in creating jewelry adorns it with the badge of 'expensive'. Obviously, the rarity of this highly precious metal ... Read More

Do you think robots will replace jobs in near future?

Om Sharma
Updated on 28-Apr-2022 05:48:25

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The debate over man vs robot has been there for quite some time, yet it is looking for a substantial reply, especially when it comes to a threat to jobs. A recent study done by Forrester unfolds that robots will eliminate 6% of all jobs in the US by 2021 which is serious. Jobs that have maximum threats from robots include customer service representatives and truck and taxi drivers. Listed below are a few reasons.Revolution in TechnologyThe past one decade has been extremely significant as far as the revolution in technology is concerned. Automation and robotization have already revolutionized the ... Read More

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