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Actor Kristen Stewart admits to liking only a few movies that she has acted in

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Actor Kristen Stewart admits to liking only a few movies that she has acted in:  Actor   Kristen Stewart   is gearing up for the release of her upcoming film Spencer, in which she essays the role of   Princess Diana . As per People magazine, in a recent interview, the 31-year-old actor has confessed to liking only a handful of the dozens of films she has worked on throughout her career.   Stewart said, "It's a total crapshoot. I've probably made five really good films, out of 45 or 50 films? Ones that I go, 'Wow, that person made a top-to-bottom beautiful piece of work!'"   Her favourite films, she states, are those by director Olivier Assayas, such as 'Clouds of Sils Maria' and 'Personal Shopper'.   "I'd have to look at my credit list. But they are few and far between," the star continued, noting, "That doesn't mean I regret the experience [of making them]." Stewart said she has "only regretted saying yes to a

Alia Bhatt & Masaba Gupta collaborate to promote Galaxy Foldables

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Alia Bhatt & Masaba Gupta collaborate to promote Galaxy Foldables:  Samsung India   has collaborated with   Alia Bhatt   for a new campaign that leverages the power of the newly launched   Galaxy Z Fold3 5G   and   Galaxy Z Flip3 5G   and the Samsung Global Goals app to create awareness about building a sustainable future and contributing to UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in India.   This campaign shows actor Alia Bhatt embarking on a journey with ace designer  Masaba Gupta  to create a unique sustainable dress made by upcycling Alia’s cherished pre-loved dresses. Galaxy Foldables – Galaxy Z Fold3 5G and Galaxy Z Flip3 5G were an integral part of the process of making this sustainable dress.   The colour inspiration for the upcycled dress came from the brand new Lavender colour of the stylish Galaxy Z Flip 3. The foldable form factor, mighty S Pen and the large screen of the Galaxy Z Fold3 increased the duo’s productivity by letting them work effortlessly. The campaign evo

India accomplishes the 100 Crore vaccination milestone

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India accomplishes the 100 Crore vaccination milestone:  India has delivered more than 100 crore Jabs since the   COVID-19 vaccination drive   launched in January this year. With this achievement, India is expected to see a high-growth in the economy.   While more than 31% of the eligible population has been fully vaccinated, 75% have received their first dose, the government reported.   Prime Minister Narendra Modi , who visited the  RML hospital  in Delhi to mark the milestone, congratulated the country and called it "the triumph of Indian science, enterprise and collective spirit of 130 crore Indians".   According to the  Union Health Ministry data , India took 85 days to touch the 10-crore mark, 45 more days to cross the 20-crore mark and 29 more days to reach the 30-crore mark.   The top five states which have administered the highest number of doses are Uttar Pradesh followed by Maharashtra, West Bengal, Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh.... Read More

Cisco adds calling features and Customer Experience and Communications Platform as a Service to WebexOne

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Cisco adds calling features and Customer Experience and Communications Platform as a Service to WebexOne:  In advance of   WebexOne , Cisco announced new Webex Calling features, and Webex Customer Experience and Communications Platform as a Service (CPaaS) enhancements to help enterprises successfully adapt to the new hybrid work world.   Additionally, following the acquisition of imimobile,  Cisco  is introducing integration with Webex to build smarter interactions and frictionless experiences on any communications channel.   “The past year has further heightened the need for a maniacal focus on delivering an experience that delights users,” said  Jeetu Patel , Executive Vice President and General Manager, Cisco Security and Collaboration. “Our innovations released today enable enterprises to be closer to their customers than ever, helping them deliver the best possible customer experience across all channels in real time.”... Read More

KPMG in India and Forcepoint strike an alliance to offer information protection services

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KPMG in India and Forcepoint strike an alliance to offer information protection services:  With an aim to offer information protection services to businesses in India,   KPMG   in India and Forcepoint have announced a strategic alliance. The partnership will bring together KPMG in India’s cyber security services along with Forcepoint’s data-first cybersecurity innovations which enable enterprises and government agencies to protect their critical data anywhere it is accessed.   According to KPMG’s 2021 India CEO Outlook Report – Towards a digitally-driven and purpose-led recovery, as many as 14 percent CEOs in India compared to 12 percent globally saw cyber security risk as one of the greatest risks to growth today. KPMG in India’s experience in information protection advisory, understanding of various data privacy requirements and adoption of data protection technology measures on different technology platforms coupled with Forcepoint’s skills in delivering modern cybersecurity product

Apple unveils MacBook Pro laptops with M1 Pro and M1 Max

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Apple unveils MacBook Pro laptops with M1 Pro and M1 Max:  Apple   unveiled most awaited 14-inch   MacBook Pro laptop   and a 16-inch MacBook Pro laptop starting from $1,999 and $2,499 respectively. They're powered by Apple's new M1 chips for faster performance and feature a notch each, an SD card reader, with the touch bar replaced with physical keys. Apple claims the new retina display offers 24% thinner side bezels. The new MacBook Pro features a 1080p camera, the best audio system in a notebook, and the most advanced connectivity ever in a MacBook Pro.   Combined with macOS Monterey, which is engineered down to its core to take full advantage of M1 Pro and  M1 Max , the user experience is simply unrivaled. Shattering the limits of what a notebook can do, MacBook Pro is designed for developers, photographers, filmmakers, 3D artists, scientists, music producers, and anyone who wants the world’s best notebook. The new MacBook Pro joins the 13-inch MacBook Pro with M1 to form t

OPPO India launches programme to boost the start-up ecosystem in India

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OPPO India launches programme to boost the start-up ecosystem in India:  OPPO India   today launched the   OPPO Elevate Program   to stimulate entrepreneurs and technology enthusiasts, to come together, share different ideas for 'virtuous innovations'. The program aims to inspire incubation activity to create a healthy ecosystem for entrepreneurs and the start-up cohort. Through this program, OPPO aims to accelerate the overall innovation culture in India and mentor start-ups who have the potential to bring the next big technological change in the industry.   Through this program, OPPO aims to accelerate the overall innovation culture in India and mentor start-ups who have the potential to bring the next big technological change in the industry.   Through a robust partnership, the OPPO Elevate program will help young startups with the some very interesting ideas to enter a fast-growing ecosystem of innovation. This program will offer professional advice, support, and opportunit

Shraddha Kapoor launches Melorra’s first experience centre in Mumbai

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Shraddha Kapoor launches Melorra’s first experience centre in Mumbai:  Melorra , India’s fastest growing lightweight D2C fine jewellery brand designing affordable and trendy jewellery for everyday wear has recently announced the launch of its first experience centre in Mumbai. The store was launched by the brand’s ambassador, actor and influencer,   Shraddha Kapoor   at   Phoenix Mall, Lower Parel . The launch takes Melorra’s experience centre count to 8 and the brand will be opening 350 more in the years ahead.   The experience centres are fresh and dynamic. Customers get a seamless choosing and buying experience including the touch, feel and trial of Melorra jewellery. Shraddha has been associated with Melorra since October 2020 and is an integral part of the brand’s fun, quirky, and new-age campaigns. The launch was also attended by Siddharth Talwar, Lightbox Ventures. Melorra is the only lightweight and trendy gold jewellery brand offering Hallmarked pieces to all 718 Indian distri