Science & Technology

  • India reduces import duty on high-capacity motorcycles, benefiting US brand Harley-Davidson.

    India reduces import duty on high-capacity motorcycles, benefiting US brand Harley-Davidson.

    India has reduced import duties on high-capacity motorcycles in the 2025-26 Union Budget, benefitting Harley-Davidson amid a positive signal to the new US administration led by President Donald Trump. The new import duty rates are now 40% for completely built-up motorcycles up to 1,600 cc, down from 50%, while semi-knocked down kits will be taxed…

  • Budget impact: Smartphones and EVs to get cheaper; TVs, fabrics to get costliert.

    Budget impact: Smartphones and EVs to get cheaper; TVs, fabrics to get costliert.

    Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman introduced key changes in basic customs duties during the Budget 2025-26, impacting various goods. The budget includes duty exemptions on essential medicines, electronic goods, EV components, and mobile phone parts, making them more affordable. A significant relief is the full exemption of 36 life-saving drugs used in cancer and chronic…

  • A new Ferrari car with 12 cylinders just came out in India and costs 8.5 crore rupees!

    A new Ferrari car with 12 cylinders just came out in India and costs 8.5 crore rupees!

    Ferrari has introduced its new supercar called the 12Cilindri in India. The hard-top version costs ₹8.5 crore, while the convertible version is priced at ₹9.15 crore. People can start placing orders for this fast car, and the first ones will be delivered in the second half of 2025. The Ferrari 12Cilindri has a powerful engine…

  • YouTube Premium now lets you go really fast through videos—four times faster!

    YouTube Premium now lets you go really fast through videos—four times faster!

    YouTube Premium now allows subscribers to watch videos at four times the normal speed, enabling quick skimming through content like introductions and sponsored segments. This feature is available on Android and iOS until February 26 and can be activated through the YouTube experiments page. To enable 4x playback, users must sign in with their Premium…

  • Empowering Artisans: Improved Tool Kits Distribution Programme for Cane & Bamboo Craft in Gauripur, Dhubri, Assam

    Empowering Artisans: Improved Tool Kits Distribution Programme for Cane & Bamboo Craft in Gauripur, Dhubri, Assam

    Gauripur, Dhubri | January 25, 2025: The Generation Awakens, a Guwahati-based NGO, successfully organized an Improved Tool Kits Distribution Programme for 50 artisans specializing in Cane & Bamboo Craft in Gauripur, Dhubri, Assam. This initiative, sponsored by the Development Commissioner (Handicrafts), aimed to enhance the craftsmanship and productivity of local artisans by providing them with…

  • Soft skills training held at RRC-NE

    Soft skills training held at RRC-NE

    Guwahati, January 18, 2025: A training programme on “Communication Skills & Work Ethics” was conducted at the Regional Resource Centre-NE in Guwahati on Thursday. While Nurul Islam Laskar, renowned PR consultant of the region, conducted the programme as the principal resource person, he was assisted by Babiba Sultana, a digital marketing expert. The participants were…

  • Apple wants to invest $100 million in Indonesia to lift the ban on iPhones.

    Apple wants to invest $100 million in Indonesia to lift the ban on iPhones.

    Apple is working hard to patch things up with Indonesia after the government recently banned the sale of the most recent iPhone 16. The tech giant wants to recover access to the lucrative Southeast Asian market, and to do so, it has requested a substantial investment of almost $100 million spread over two years. It…

  • Kabra conducts Cybercrime Awareness Workshop for Children at DPS Numaligarh

    Kabra conducts Cybercrime Awareness Workshop for Children at DPS Numaligarh

    Numaligarh, January 9, 2024: In an era where the digital realm increasingly influences every aspect of life, Delhi Public School Numaligarh, one of Assam’s premier educational institutions, organized a pivotal workshop on cybercrime awareness today. The session was led by Abhishek Kabra, a Research Scholar from the Department of Mass Communication and Journalism, Tezpur University,…

  • Smartphone Brands Recognize Digital Detox as a Business Opportunity

    Smartphone Brands Recognize Digital Detox as a Business Opportunity

    In an era dominated by screen time and hyper-connectivity, the concept of digital detox is gaining momentum. With increasing concerns over mental health, productivity, and overall well-being, people are looking for ways to unplug. Recognizing this trend, smartphone brands are turning the idea of digital detox into a unique business opportunity by offering tools and…

  • A Thrilling Start to 2025: Top 5 Smartphones to Watch Out For

    A Thrilling Start to 2025: Top 5 Smartphones to Watch Out For

    The tech world is abuzz with excitement as 2025 kicks off with the promise of groundbreaking smartphones set to hit the market. From revolutionary foldable designs to AI-powered cameras, the upcoming releases are poised to redefine user experiences. Here’s a look at the top five smartphones to watch out for in 2025, offering a thrilling…