The recently concluded annual fest of the prestigious BITS Pilani College, Goa campus, witnessed a large gathering making it a grand affair. Known by the name ‘Quark’, the fest was held at BITS Pilani’s Goa campus and we happened to encounter a lot of talented minds over the period of 3 days from the various courses of engineering programmes.
On our conversation with them about engineering stereotypes, here’s everything they had to say. Take a look.
The American multinational ride service Uber, is going to deliver puppies in Mumbai on the occasion of ‘Love your pet day’ on 20th February 2016 and we’re nothing but super excited.
This isn’t the first time Uber has done something of this nature. After executing similar campaigns across cities like New York, Vancouver, Cleveland and Chicago on various occasions, Uber is now bringing some puppy lovin’ for Mumbaikars while partnering with the NGO named ‘World for all’.
With the hashtag #Uberpuppies, the ride hiring giant will allow its users to book Indie pups for a 15-minutes playtime in an enclosed space while encouraging its users to experience having a pet and ultimately adopting it. These users can book a pup between 2 PM to 4 PM across the city to have a great time with these tiny furballs. Way to go Uber! We’d like you to do the same in Delhi too.
And before we go, we urge you to consider adopting an Indian dog. Believe us, they too give the same unconditional love and are no different than any other breed! #UberPuppies
Have you had the chance to visit the largest mall in the country yet?
The DLF Mall of India recently opened its doors to all the shopaholics in Delhi/NCR promising over 400 brands. This shopping destination is spread over 2 million square feet (well, that’s undoubtedly a huge property) that makes it a shopping heaven for most of us.
We recently paid a visit there and let’s just say ‘impressive’ would be an understatement when it comes to describing the DLF Mall of India. And for the same reason, here’s everything we loved about it.
1. It houses H&M’s flagship store!
The Swedish multinational retail-clothing company has established its biggest Indian base at the DLF Mall of India. This first flagship store by H&M is spread over 4 massive floors offering latest trends, timeless classics and inspiration for each one of us!
2. No more travelling to Vasant Kunj to have Taco Bell! (For non-south Delhi residents)
Yes! Taco Bell has finally decided to spread its wings a little towards the east side whilst showering its love for all the Mexican food lovers in East-Delhi and Noida. Apart from the American fast-food chain, the food court comprises plenty other food chains like The Big Chill Cakery, Wendy’s, Carl’s Junior, The Bento Café, Chaayos and many more. Reason enough to visit?
3. The impeccably crafted zones!
The mall is segregated into 5 different zones (floor wise) making it much simpler for its visitors to know exactly where they have to go. Also, in case you get lost, there are touch screens installed at every nook and corner of the mall for help. Well that’s something that you don’t see everywhere, at least in India.
4. The plethora of high-street brands!
Well, we’ve already established the fact that H&M has its biggest store at the DLF Mall of India. But, there’s also a huge range of high-street brands present at the ‘International Boulevard’ (ground floor & the first floor) that includes brands like Forever 21, Lacoste, GANT, Zara, Vero Moda, M&S, DKNY, Swarovski, Armani Jeans and Steve Madden amongst others.
5. The Location!
Located at the heart of NOIDA (Sector-18), the DLF Mall of India is perfectly accessible for those staying in South-Delhi (with its DND connectivity) and for the people staying around the IT hub (Noida & Ghaziabad).
6. There’s something for everyone!
Going fully operational this month (February 2016), the DLF Mall of India promises to cater to all kinds of visitors. With its Family World and Leisure Land zones, there is something in store for everyone including facilities like DT cinemas, a dedicated kid’s zone and indoor entertainment.
Mall timings – 10am – 10pm
Address – DLF Mall Of India, Sector – 18, Noida City, Uttar Pradesh, India
Tissot recently opened its new boutique in New Delhi and it was inaugurated by the beautiful Deepika Padukone. The Bajirao Mastani actress donned an all- red ensemble, matching her exquisite red Tissot watch. Like always, Deepika looked mesmerizing in her scarlet red cape suit that she wore with a pair of red pumps. She enhanced her look with minimal accessories and a pop of red on the lips.
She garnered attention from everyone present at the event, while speaking of her attachment with the brand. Deepika has been associated with the brand for almost eightyears now and , she proudly spoke to Business Standard
about her love for the brand, “I have shared a very special association with Tissot. I have been with it for almost seven or eight years now. It’s one of those brands that I started endorsing right from the beginning of my career when I was just a model. I think that says a lot about the faith that they have had in me as an artist and as a person and now it’s like family,”.
She also launched a new watch of Tissot, Chemin des Tourelles that appreciates Tissot’s years old expertise with its contemporary design. The name Chemin des Tourelles is said to be inspired by a street in Le Locle, Switzerland.
The US-based video streaming company Netflix launched its operations recently in India and we couldn’t be more excited!
Starting at Rs. 500 per month, Netflix India has framed its packages very similar to their American plans. Reportedly, Netflix India is also looking forward to getting on board with more Indian partners to diversify their collection for the Indian market; adding more Bollywood movies in their database.
But, what caught our attention in this whole Netflix India outburst were a few points that were directed to only one question: Is India really ready for Netflix?
Here’s why.
#1. Minus the metro cities in India, do tier II & tier III cites have enough bandwidth to stream HD TV shows and movies in their homes?
#2. Will the online piracy affect Netflix India’s operations? There are several websites that are already offering free online streaming of shows/movies (so we’ve heard).
#3. The fact that Netflix India is still in the process of tying up with its Indian partners, do we really have a large target audience that follows American TV series/movies?
Though, everything aside, we’re going to sign up with Netflix India right about now. We think it’s one of the coolest New Year presents we’ve received in 2016 so far! Thank you, Netflix.
It’s so difficult to keep track of important things these days because of the enormous amount of information that is thrown at us all thanks to social media. However, the brighter side is that there is now a mobile application for almost everything. Hooks is just one of those apps that make life simpler by sending you an alert for a personalised list of things you like. Here’s everything you need to know about our app of the week, Hooks.
If you struggle to keep a track of your favourite TV shows, sports teams, movies, YouTube channels and other topics of interest, our app of the week Hooks is what you need.
Just download this app on your phone and create alerts according to your preferences. Remember to enable the push notifications for this app and it’ll send you a reminder every time there is an update on your preferred topics.
What’s more, it has a list of popular features for you to choose from to keep you abreast of things trending at the moment.
It also recommends topics for you to follow based on your choices and preferences. This app is available on both Android and iOS devices.
Remember as kids we used to watch shows involving giant robots fighting, like Transformers and Power Rangers? Well as adults now we get to watch them in real life!
“Suidobashi, you have a giant robot, we have a giant robot. You know what needs to happen.”
– With these words the US Company MegaBot challenged the world’s only other giant robot maker in Japan called Kuratas Mecha.
“We can’t let another country win this. Giant robots are Japanese culture. Yeah, I’ll fight” said Kogoro Kurata as he accepted the duel.
And thus a new era of combat sports is born with giant fighting robot teams!
Details regarding the fight are still being decided between the two parties. As for the venue, they have the perfect place in mind – International waters. To fight on a ship or an aircraft carrier in the middle of the pacific, the battle is going to be breathtaking for sure!
The fight will take place in one year, giving both sides ample amount of time to prepare their bots to fight each other toe to toe and in their best condition possible (reminds us of that time when Optimus Prime kicked Megatron’s a** in the Transformers movie).
It simply doesn’t get any better than this now, does it?
The US Navy has come up with a new aircraft launch system called EMALS (Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System) which is just a euphemism for a slingshot on steroids.
Compared to ye olde steam catapults, this new launch system is relatively lighter, smaller and requires less maintenance. It provides greater speed, acceleration and precision… all this while being Eco-friendly. The Naval Air Warfare Center also reported that this system took over 15 years in the making.
The main purpose of this new aircraft launch system is to help more aircraft take off, manned or unmanned. Results show up to 25% faster!
So exactly how powerful is the strongest slingshot in the world? Take a look for yourself.
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With a vast arsenal of games being presented at E3, the big 3 Sony, Microsoft and Nintendo plan to fully utilise their next gen consoles by providing some of the most amazing games to the audience.
Not everyone has the time to watch the entire coverage of everything being showcased at E3, so here’s a list of the biggest and best titles you should look forward to this week.
1) The Last Guardian
The ever classic shadow of colossus after so long finally gets its sequel bringing an end to the trilogy. Keeping information under wraps and by delaying the release date, Sony opens their show by bringing out the big guns by showing in game footage of The Last Guardian. All aboard the hype train.
2) Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End
Sony keeps their fans gripped to their seats by revealing game play footage and mechanics of Uncharted 4. Being an ace in Sony exclusives, this game needs to reach the expectations and for doing so it has been delayed to 2016. We shall hear more about it this week.
3) No Man’s Sky
With a few teasers given here and there and the release date kept hidden, No Man’s Sky is definitely one of the most awaited games this year. The biggest sandbox game of all time, No Man’s Sky steals the show at E3. Watching its coverage is a must for every game lover.
4) Deus Ex: Mankind Divided
The ultimate fusion of stealth, RPG, hack & slash and exploration finally hits the next gen consoles. Its prequel is ranked among the best action game and the fans cannot wait to find out what the 3rd installment has to offer. The trailer released earlier this week had us more than hooked.
5) Halo 5: Guardians
Microsoft won’t just let Sony steal the show. Xbox’s exclusive trump card Halo comes out with their 5th installment Halo 5 which already has immense competition. However, to make the cut, Halo 5 has to be top notch. Watching its coverage should be worth your while.
6) Need for Speed
For all those gamers whose inner racer is just waiting to go all out. Rejoice! The NFS reboot provides a hella lot more features and for the first time it has a convincing story mode with different paths. But in the end it’s all about racing and to know more about that we’ll just have to wait and watch.
7) Metal Gear Solid 5
As the grand finale to glorious metal gear solid series, Konami will present nothing less than a solid 10/10 to its fans. Even those who aren’t big fans of the series should watch its coverage because every metal gear trailer is like a mini movie. Truly inspiring.
8) Assassin’s Creed: Syndicate
An E3 without an assassin creed title just wouldn’t be an E3. Presenting the new add on in the series, Syndicate is absolutely unique by providing two protagonists and attracting a larger crowd by introducing its first playable female assassin. Its coverage is expected to have the highest audience by far.
9) DOOM
In this E3 , one of the biggest reboot titles definitely has to be DOOM. The classic game gets revamped in such an intense way that just a sneak peek at the game makes you wanna buy it. Looking forward to this one.
10) Fallout 4
Saving the best for the last, Fallout 4 gets all the hype and sweeps the crowd. With a vast array of new features and the freedom to customise your character and the world around you, Fallout 4 is living up to its title. If you have to save money to buy a game, this is it.
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Tom Ford recently unveiled his spring 2016 ready-to-wear collection at his Sloane Street boutique in London, where all the models hit the runway in well-tailored suits and sports jackets. Ford has redefined the style quotient for men this year with laying emphasis on three-piece suits and vibrant colours. Not just the clothes, Tom Ford also made sure he accessorised men well. The one detail that stood out from the rest was the collection including a revamped version of the popular Apple watch. The watch was attached to a chain to create a pocket watch revitalising the classic form and making it more fashionable.
For those who thought that pocket watches were out of style, take a look at how Tom Ford has brought the 80’s style back with this modern accessory.
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Samsung never fails to surprise us when it comes to innovation and they’ve done it yet again. Fusion got a new name with the brand’s OLED TV that is transparent and mirrored both at the same time. This TV can be a mirror, TV and a window all at the same time.
Samsung has come out with a new fusion , the transparent and mirrored OLED TV , that can act as a window , a mirror and a TV all at the same time.
The innovation was revealed in the Retail Asia Expo 2015, an event held in Hong Kong , telling the world that being transparent is not this product’s only selling point. The OLED TV is technologically advanced compared to the already existing TVs and this Samsung panelcomes with integrated Intel Real Sense that will enable gesture control via a built-in camera.
Samsung Display’s Mirror OLED display panel delivers at least 50 percent higher reflectance than competitive mirror LCDs along with better clarity through a wider range of viewing angles.
Offering better image quality by illuminating each pixel individually and providing gaming quality response time along with a snazzy reflective surface, this gadget is definitely a must-buy for all the tech geeks out there. We just can’t wait to use it face to face.
DSK Motowheels announced the legendary Italian superbike brand Benelli’s dealership network across North India on 3rd June 2015 in the capital. These uber stylish motorbikes by Benelli are known for their flamboyance and high performance. With DSK Benelli ‘s first showroom setup at Faiz Road, Karol Bagh, New Delhi under the dealership of Torque Bikes; DSK Motowheels aims to expand its reach across Northern India.
Being a passionate biker himself, Mr. Shirish Kulkarni, Chairman of DSK Motowheels shared his thoughts about getting an international brand to India and described the whole experience as fun yet challenging. From a place like Delhi, DSK Motowheels aims to cater to around 600 units of superbikes in a year with at least 20% to 25% growth each year.
The event showcased the launch of five premium superbikes to reach out to the large market of biking enthusiasts in the country;
1) TNT 302 priced at INR 2,83,000
2) TNT 600i priced at INR 5,15,000
3) TNT 600 GT priced at INR 5,62,000
4) TNT 899 priced at INR 9,48,000
5) TNT R (1130) priced at INR 11,81,000
Waking up easy is all about the right timing. Sleep Science Alarm Clock app is your personal sleep assistant that tracks your sleeping pattern throughout the night. It uses a 30 minutes alarm window and wakes you in your lightest sleep phase, the phase that makes you feel like you are naturally well rested. You can also view the data and see how well you’ve slept, and if there’s a possibility of changing any outside factors to have a subsequent better night’s sleep.
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Easy to navigate and personalize, Sleep Science Alarm Clock offers features like notes for jotting down your dreams and changes in your bedtime routines, graphs showing trends and statistics, sleep goal settings for checking your actual versus desired amount of sleep and it also captures the loudest sound during the night for those times when you wonder what woke you up.
Choose from a collection of music boxes, wind chimes, seashores, gentle rains, relaxing night breezes or night time sounds.
Sleep Science Alarm Clock only available on iOS devices as of now.
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Get your hands on the latest live radio streaming music app 6 seconds. This app gives you an entirely new music experience by turning live radio channels from across the world into a personalised music jukebox. It buffers songs in just 6 seconds from radio channels all over the globe. Yes, you read that right, 6 seconds is all it takes to hop on to the next song with unlimited skips from a wide range of genre. Here’s everything you need to know about the app.
Get the 6 seconds app on your phone. Select your preferred genre of music from the list available by swiping down on the arrow like top 40, hip hop, jazz and swipe right to listen to the available songs in the selected category.You can also mark your personal favourite songs whenever they are playing by tapping on the yellow star.
Search for your preferred artist or song by swiping up and typing the name in the search menu that pops up. This easy to use interface is also ideal for when you are on the go as it has no other drop down lists and sub-lists of various features.
Our favourite part about the app? All the music is free and it requires no subscription. Moreover, there are no advertisements crowding the interface.
This app is available on both Android and iOS devices
This is unbelievable! Wait did we just see that? Thanks Team Android for sharing this with the world. Apparently the Android Bot has been spotted taking a leak on a ‘certain apple’. This apple looks very familiar to the logo on a device that is seen with every second person around!
Located to the south of the Pakistani town ‘Rawalpindi’, this is about to change the lives of many! Don’t believe us? Take a look here.
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