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Looking for a new phone?

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The smartphone market in India is exploding. Almost daily there are new phones that come into the market. And almost every weak there is a price cut on the existing models selling here. The competition among different companies, especially in the mainstream market is fierce.   This is all good news for consumers. The only problem, a fairly minor one at that, is that the choice available to consumers may confuse them. Well, worry not. With this guide we hope to make it simpler for you to find the best phone for your needs and your budget.   Best phone for less than   R s. 5,000: Motorola Moto E (first gen) The Moto E (first generation) is actually a phone that sparked this sort of revolution in the low-priced segment of the smartphone buyer. And while its original price was   R s. 6,999, now it is available at a cool price of   R s. 4,999. In terms of hardware, there are a few other phones better than the Moto E but in terms of experience nothing matches it at this price.

The new Mercedes E-Class diesel launched in India for Rs 50.7 lakh

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Mercedes Benz have launched the new E-Class sedan in India starting from Rs 48.5 lakh to Rs 59.9 lakh (ex-showroom, New Delhi). The new Mercedes Benz E-Class has gone through minor changes in features and its equipments. This is also the first update since its facelift three years back, which had major changes to the front design of the car. Moreover, it is the seventh new car launched by Mercedes this year following the C 220 CDI, CLA-Class, , the new B-Class and the S600 Guard. Mercedes E-Class India price list is as follows: Variant     Price (ex-showroom New Delhi) E200                 INR 48.50 lakh E250 CDI           INR 50.70 lakh E350 CDI           INR 59.90 lakh However, as mentioned earlier, there are no major changes in the car. The new Mercedes E-Class will be available in three variants. Mercedes E200 will have a 2.0-litre petrol can stir up power of 181bhp and torque of 300NM. The E250 CDI and E350 CDI are available in diesel. Mercedes E250 CDI will h

Not getting enough likes on Facebook? Your timing may be the problem

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So your last Facebook post, on which you worked so much - giving smart twists to make it funny and awesome - did not garner any likes? Well, the fault may not be with the content but with timings, says a study. Before you start feeling bad about  it worry not. The fault may not be with the content but with timings says a study.  In all likely hood you posted that update at the wrong time.  So when is the best time to post on Facebook? On weekdays during working hours, and then again between 7 pm and 8 pm, suggests the study conducted by Lithium Technologies, Bustle.com reported.  On the weekends there's a major drop-off in reactions. Hence, if you are really feeling sure of yourself on Friday evening, wait to post that photo on until Monday afternoon.  "The probability that an audience member reacts to a message may depend on several factors, such as his daily and weekly behaviour patterns, his location or timezone, and the volume of other messages competing for his

Hello ! Meet the stud gorilla who is making hearts flutter

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Meet Shabani, the most handsome Gorilla in the world. Shabani, the gorilla that has been capturing the hearts of Japanese ladies, is trending these days for being so handsome that he's attracting female visitors galore. A resident of the Higashiyama Zoo and Botanical Gardens in Nagoya, Japan, since 2007, Shabani is an Australian-raised gorilla who has become a sensation due to his striking eyes and model good looks. In Japan he is called the "ikemen" gorilla. "ikemen" in Japanese is hot looks. In the movie King Kong,  every now and then a girl is being scarified to the giant gorilla in order to keep him happy. But in this case, the women are seen flocking the zoo to have a glimpse of the silver back ape.   In addition to drawing a steady stream of young female visitors who are allured by Shabani's good looks,  he has gone viral on social media. So much so that people started calling him the ' Brad Pitt   of the ape world.

The Great Wall of China is not the only monument under threat

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      The Great Wall of China is weathering due to neglect of officials   Historical buildings have always kept us intrigued and fascinated with their astonishing architecture and rich stories hidden in their pillars. These are the threads that have kept us connected to history and served as a memoir of kings and their kingdoms. But in the recent past these buildings have been damaged by devastating acts of nature and man-made activities.According to recent report in Beijing Times, a survey carried out by The Great Wall of China Society found that one-third of the Great Wall of China is weathering owing to natural erosion and increasing human activities. The report further states that UNESCO needs to pay urgent attention to the deteriorating condition of the Wall as it is a declared UNESCO World Heritage site. The newspaper further states that the Chinese government is only repairing and maintaining the parts that attract tourists. The rest of the Wall has been facing erosion by