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JNU Vice Chancellor Professor M Jagadesh Kumar said the university has streamlined many procedures by adopting digital technologies over the last four years and more such reforms are in the offing.

JNU digitalises student assessment processes amid shutdown

All official requirements, such as plagiarism check of draft dissertations and theses and fee payment will be done digitally, JNU said.

23 Jul 2020 7:38 PM

Every poker platform provides specific guidelines so that a player can enjoy a stress-free, pleasant online gaming experience and also understand the difference between a habit & addiction.

Poker enthusiasts use these tips to game responsibly

Poker is a game of skill and thriving well in India as a source of entertainment, to improve the problem-solving skills and to ease stress.

17 Jan 2020 12:58 PM

Scams can come in any number of forms and disguises and you have to ensure that you do not become a victim. (Representational Image)

Things to be noted before you buy used car online

Even though you are buying car online, always meet prospective buyer or seller in public places

01 Aug 2019 1:24 PM

More than half of the respondents to the survey said they have been targeted over race, religion, ability, gender, sexual orientation, or ethnicity. (Photo: ANI)

Two-thirds of online gamers experience 'severe' harassment

The survey further found that nearly 30 per cent claim they have been doxed in an online game.

26 Jul 2019 8:03 AM

A 20-year-old man allegedly hanged himself in Maharashtra's Pune while trying to complete a task in a Blue Whale-like online game, police said Friday. (Representational Image)

20-yr-old Pune man kills self to complete task in online game: Police

The handwritten note, in Marathi and English, has a drawing of a black panther along with a line 'sun will shine again', official said.

20 Jul 2019 9:11 AM

Basis the points secured by registered squads during the In-Game Qualifier phase, the top 500 teams from each group will be selected for the ‘Online Playoffs’.

Gear up PUBG lovers because it’s time for the biggest tournament ever

This tournament is the biggest esports endeavour attempted in India with prize pool of Rs 1.5 Crore announced.

04 Jul 2019 3:12 PM

Alternatively, instruct Google Assistant to order from participating restaurants.

Google makes it easier to order food online

You can also reorder your favourite meal from some of the restaurants by instructing the Assistant to reorder from the list of past orders.

27 May 2019 11:04 AM

Noida Police on Friday registered a case against e-commerce giant Amazon for allegedly hurting 'Hindu sentiments' after rugs and toilet seat covers with pictures of Hindu gods were available for sale on its US website. (Photo: File)

Cops file complaint against Amazon for ‘hurting sentiments’

An online campaign to 'boycott Amazon' was initiated by several social media users Thursday over the issue.

18 May 2019 8:59 AM

The 2009 Classic Minecraft is available for free in creative mode in your browser. (Photo: ANI)

You can now play Minecraft on your browser for free

In this classic version, there are only 32 different types of blocks, but there are no enemies.

10 May 2019 12:08 PM

Of the 590 APAC businesses surveyed, 65% of Indian businesses have experienced an increase in online fraud-related losses over the past 12 months. (Photo: Pixabay)

Indian consumers see security as important element of their online experience

2019 Experian Identity and Fraud Report highlights that Indian consumers demand greater security over convenience and personalisation.

23 Apr 2019 6:45 PM

From students to IT professionals, anyone with a smartphone and access to the internet can become a fantasy sport player and earn exciting rewards in return. (Photo: Pixabay)

How fantasy gaming is booming in India

Skill-based fantasy games made their way to the Indian market more than a decade ago.

12 Apr 2019 1:53 PM

“The individuals behind this activity used a combination of authentic and fake accounts to disseminate content across a variety of pages and groups”, Nathaniel Gleicher, Facebook’s head of Cybersecurity Policy, said in a statement, dated on Thursday.

Inauthentic behavior: Facebook removes online network

Facebook said it had taken down the pages and accounts “based on their behavior, not the content they posted”.

30 Mar 2019 10:02 AM

The scandal involves 42 rooms in 30 accommodations in 10 cities across South Korea, according to CNN report. (Representational Image)

1,600 hotel guests in South Korea secretly filmed, live-streamed online: Report

Two men have been arrested, while two more are being investigated in connection with the illegal acts.

21 Mar 2019 10:40 AM

Online content consumption has become highly personalised and has shown tremendous growth over the past few years. (Photo: Pixabay)

The rise of a subscription based economy

The unmatched ease provided by a subscription driven model allows consumers the liberty of choice.

12 Feb 2019 1:15 PM

The Internet Safety survey by OLX India was conducted online with 26,000 internet users between the ages of 18-55 years in Delhi-NCR, Mumbai, Bangalore, Ahmedabad, Chennai and Hyderabad.

6 of 10 parents don’t monitor the content their kids view online

The survey reveals that a majority of netizens neglect cybersecurity best practices in their own personal lives.

07 Feb 2019 4:27 PM

The AIC has also voiced its concerns in a letter responding to an invitation by India’s Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology for public comments and suggestions on the draft rules by January 31. (Photo: Pixabay)

Tech lobby takes India to task over plans to police online content

The draft rules come ahead of India’s general election which is due by May and amid a rise in so-called fake news.

01 Feb 2019 5:36 PM

A hacker compromising their printing systems would hit the jackpot, getting access to documents belonging to clients to help prepare a much more effective attack against targets with deeper pockets. (representational image)

Smart printers need smart defenses

Freelancers in the accounting, financial, medical or legal consulting line of work rely on these devices to do their job.

15 Dec 2018 12:33 PM

HealthTech Startups are now trying to focus on this category of customers who are always on their screens, as potential acceptors of online health platforms like Telemedicine.

Health tech startups: The future of healthcare solution for tech-savvy people

The tech-savvy tap onto Google for checking up symptoms of any and every problem.

15 Dec 2018 12:15 PM

Publicly posting birthdates, full names, addresses, relationship status, hometowns and other key details just makes it easier for someone else to answer security questions that give access to accounts. (Photo: Pixabay)

4 tech tasks to keep your parents safer online

Offer to help with a few tasks that can keep your parents safer online.

11 Dec 2018 12:02 PM

Cyber criminals too are leveraging the opportunity to lure online shoppers with too-good-to-be-true offers to bank in millions.

Black Friday sale threat: How to stay safe online

The biggest sales day of the year – Black Friday 2018 is here.

23 Nov 2018 12:08 PM

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