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Mixpanel: iOS 12 adoption rate reaches 75%

Loknath Das

The adoption rate of iOS 12 kept increasing at a steady pace, and yesterday it surpassed the threshold of 75%. For comparison, iOS 11 reached the same percentage on December 17, which is about three weeks slower. Data also revealed that one of every 20 iDevices devices is still on versions prior to iOS 11, and most of them are highly unlikely to switch since they are older models in general. iOS 12 vs iOS 11 vs Older iOS Back in the first half of October, Apple boasted that half…

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iOS 12 First Impressions: How to Install Right Now, New Features, and More

Loknath Das

HIGHLIGHTS iOS 12 was announced at WWDC 2018 The first developer preview is now available It brings features like Siri Actions and Screen Time Earlier this week, Apple’s iOS got its yearly upgrade at the 2018 edition of the company’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in the form of iOS 12. Performance is the major driver behind all the new updates, which is a relief following years of reports that older iPhones get slower after each update. On certain devices, iOS 12 claims to offer up to 70 percent quicker camera app loading, 2x…

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UP board result 2018: 82.7% students pass Class 12 exam in Noida, 81.5% for Class 10

Loknath Das

In the Noida district, 16,381 students had appeared for UP board Class 12 examination 2018. Photo: AP Greater Noida: In Gautam Buddha Nagar of Uttar Pradesh, 82.7% of Class 12 students, and 81.5% of Class 10 students passed the UP Board examination, the results of which were declared on Sunday. In the district, 16,381 students had appeared for Class 12 examination. For Class 10, 20,741 students had appeared for the examination, P. K. Upadyay, district inspector of schools, said. ALSO READ | JEE Main result 2018: CBSE to declare IIT entrance scores…

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CBSE: Retest of economics paper will not delay Class 12 results, says official

Loknath Das

The leak was exposed after an envelop containing four images of the hand-written economics paper was delivered to the CBSE headquarters in Delhi on the evening of the scheduled day of the examination—26 March. Photo: PTI New Delhi: An official of the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has said that the re-test of the Class 12 Economics paper, held on 25 April, nearly a month after it was leaked, will not delay declaration of results. “The results will be declared on time as the evaluation is in advanced stage despite…

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CBSE says Class 12 economics paper leak reports wrong, urges students not to panic

Loknath Das

  Panic gripped students of class 12 following claims on social media that the economics paper was leaked on Monday ahead of the exam even as CBSE denied there was any slip up. Reports of the question paper being leaked circulated through social media and WhatsApp several hours before the paper commenced. The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), however, denied any leak and urged students and parents not to panic. “We have checked with all examination centres and the paper was not leaked. The source of the circulation of…

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Travel tips: 12 of the biggest myths in travel, busted

Loknath Das

The French, rude? Don’t believe the hype. Photo: Alamy I’m not sure how these things start. Maybe someone writes a newspaper story, or a blog post, or just tells a few tales to their friends, and these things gain a life of their own, they become perceived wisdom, they morph from story into fact. You just know them, now, to be true: you should pack light when you travel; you should fly to your destination; you should dress smart to get an upgrade; you should shop at duty free; you should…

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GoAir 2018 Sale: Flight Tickets Start From Rs. 1,005, Bookings Available Till January 12

Loknath Das

The travel period of GoAir’s sale ends on May 31, 2018. HIGHLIGHTS Bookings under GoAir 2018 Sale can be made till January 12 Promotional scheme valid on travel till May 31, 2018 Airline offers all-inclusive fares from Rs. 1,005 on flights from Guwahati GoAir is offering domestic flight tickets starting at an all-inclusive price of Rs. 1,005 on select destinations. Under a promotional scheme, called GoAir 2018 Sale, bookings can be made till January 12. That means for those looking to avail the airline’s offer – GoAir 2018 Sale, today…

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HPBoSE Class 10 and Class 12 supplementary re-evaluation results 2017 declared

Loknath Das

Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education (HPBoSE) on Wednesday declared the Class 10 and Class 12 Supplementary Re-Evaluation/Re-Checking Result 2017 on its official website. The examinations were held in June. Click here to check the HPBoSE Class 10 Supplementary Re-Evaluation/Re-Checking Result 2017 Click here to check the HPBoSE Class 12 Supplementary Re-Evaluation/Re-Checking Result 2017 HPBoSE had declared the Class 10 and Class 12 supplementary examination results on July 13 and July 12 respectively. HPBoSE Class 10 main examination results were declared on May 9 and Class 12 main examination results were declared on April 25….

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12 Things You Must Do When Moving to an Old, Dilapidated Property

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It’s the dream for many people: taking on a property that needs a complete facelift. From redoing the gutters to plastering up cracks, you’re not just putting a fresh coat of paint on the walls and choosing nice new carpet. You’re doing a huge job – close to building your own property. While it’s incredibly rewarding, and often cheaper than buying your dream home already finished, there’s a lot of things to do, and it can be tricky to keep track of it all. Not only do you have all…

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12 Bad Travel Things which should be banned immediately

Loknath Das

At last, a modicum of common sense in a world drowning in insanity. Milan has done what millions of adults the world over have been dreaming of for several years – it has banned the use of selfie sticks in the middle of the city. To be specific, Italy’s grand fashion capital has clamped down on “holding, carrying, leaving on the ground, disposing of, or receiving any kind of glass bottles or containers, cans, and selfie sticks” in a core area of town. It has also banned fireworks and firecrackers…

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