1. Farmers To Block Roads On February 6 PTI Farmers’ unions agitating for the repeal of central farm laws said there would be a national-wide road blockade on state and national highways from 12 to 3 pm on February 6 while agriculture minister Narendra Singh Tomar said the Budget appealed to them to think positively, …
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2 February
Teacher Gets Memorable Farewell From Andhra Tribals, Is Carried On Shoulders As Mark Of Respect
Malluguda is a tribal village in Gumma Laxmipuram mandal of Andhra Pradesh. The villagers here gave a traditional farewell to the government teacher of a local school which he will always remember. As per a report in The New Indian Express, they washed his legs with turmeric water and took him in a procession by carrying him on their shoulders …
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2 February
Couple Express Solidarity To Farmers Protest On Wedding Day By Taking A Tractor Ride
The ongoing farmers’ protests are unlike anything that the country has seen in a long time and even after two months and seeing a lot of ups and downs it is not showing any signs of slowing down. Even after the violence in the capital last week, the protest is still going strong and the support for it is only …
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2 February
Maharashtra Horror – 12 Kids Given Hand Sanitiser Drops Instead Of Polio Vaccine
In what can be called a huge case of negligence, 12 kids in Maharashtra were given hand sanitiser drops instead of oral polio vaccine drops in a village in Yavatmal district, according to an official as per a report in PTI. All the children are below 5 years of age and they were admitted to a government hospital. Their condition …
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1 February
MLB The Show 21 gets Fernando Tatis Jr. as cover star, comes to PlayStation, Xbox on April 20
MLB The Show is taking the show on the road. The PlayStation Studios-made game has long been a highlight for baseball fans, praised for its realism, attention to detail and many game modes — but it’s been exclusive to Sony consoles. Now, it will be coming to Microsoft’s Xbox One and Series X/S in addition to the PlayStation 4 and PS5, …
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1 February
Apple’s limited
Apple is adding a new limited-edition version of its Apple Watch Series 6 as well as a new sport band as part of its celebrations for Black History Month. Available starting Monday, the new hardware is part of what the company is calling the Black Unity Collection, a group of products designed to “celebrate and acknowledge Black history and Black …
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1 February
These true wireless earbuds are only $14. Can they possibly be any good?
To say that AirPod-like earbuds have reached commodity status is a massive understatement. I’ve written about more no-brand products than I can remember, many of them decent, a few excellent. Mostly it’s the pricing that amazes me. (Read, for example, David Carnoy’s roundup of four true wireless earbuds under $40 worth buying.) But $14? Anything priced that low must sound …
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1 February
Google adds more info about the sites in your search results
A new Google feature called About This Result is meant to help users make a more informed decision about what they’ve just searched for. Starting Monday, users of the search engine will see a new menu icon that you can tap after you’ve Googled a topic. When you click the menu icon, the About This Result feature will tell you …
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1 February
Tor browser FAQ: What is it and how does it protect your privacy?
If you’re new to internet privacy and security, you’ve still probably already read references to something called Tor — a widely hailed piece of internet-connected software with its own internet browser. Tor is embraced by privacy aficionados for its reliable encryption and its history of covering users’ internet tracks. At first glance, the terminology around Tor can seem intimidating and …
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1 February
Samsung slashes Galaxy Z Flip 5G price by $250 to $1,200
Samsung on Monday cut the starting price for its Galaxy Z Flip 5G foldable by $250, fulfilling a vow the head of its mobile business made in December. The unlocked version of the company’s flip phone-like device now retails for $1,200 on Samsung.com and comes in mystic gray or mystic bronze finishes. Tae-moon Roh, Samsung president and head of mobile …
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