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News18
7 days ago
- Business
- News18
In 2007, BlackBerry Dismissed The First iPhone As A 'Toy'. The Rest Is History
1/8 In 1999, RIM introduced its first device, the BlackBerry 850, which could send and receive emails. It proved to be a game-changer for business professionals and marked the company's first major breakthrough. (News18 Hindi) In the early 2000s, BlackBerry phones carved a niche in the business world with features like the QWERTY keyboard, robust inbuilt security, and services such as BlackBerry Messenger (BBM). The devices dominated banking and corporate sectors and became synonymous with business communication. At its peak, BlackBerry was the most popular business phone, even used by then US President Barack Obama. (News18 Hindi) However, the landscape began to shift in 2007 when Steve Jobs launched the first iPhone, offering a full touchscreen and an app store. BlackBerry's leadership dismissed the device as a 'toy', believing that the business class wouldn't embrace touchscreen phones. (News18 Hindi) Sticking firmly to its QWERTY keyboards and security-first approach, BlackBerry underestimated the rising demand for enhanced user experience and app ecosystems. Meanwhile, Android had entered the market, and the popularity of touchscreen phones began to soar. BlackBerry's stock, which traded around $140 in 2011, fell below $10 by 2013. Investors realised the company had missed the tech transition. (News18 Hindi) After facing sustained losses and shrinking market share, BlackBerry announced in 2016 that it would stop manufacturing mobile phones. It marked the end of an era. (News18 Hindi)
Time of India
20-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Interfaith gathering opposes Waqf, Bodh Gaya Temple Acts
1 2 Nagpur: Prominent voices from both the Muslim and Buddhist communities on Sunday called for mass movement against the implementation of the Waqf Amendment Act, 2025 and the Bodh Gaya Temple Act. Representatives from both communities had gathered under one roof at an interfaith conference on Constitutional Rights organised by the All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) and the Bharatiya Bhagidari Mission (BBM) at the Babasaheb Ambedkar International Convention Centre, Teka. The speakers alleged that the recent amendments infringed on the fundamental rights of religious freedom and the autonomy of religious institutions under Articles 25 and 26 of the Indian Constitution. Key speakers included AIMPLB spokesperson Qasim Rasul Ilyas, AIMPLB general secretary Moulana Fazlur Rahim Mujaddidi, advocate Suresh Mane (founder-president, BBM), advocate Firdos Mirza and advocate Bhupendra Raipure. Ilyas called for a mass movement against the Act just like the farmers' protest in 2021 against the farm laws. "We must be prepared for a mass movement to ensure these discriminatory laws are rolled back, if not by this govt, then by the next govt," he said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like No annual fees for life UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo Dr Vinod Rangari, district president of BBM, initiated the discussion followed by an introductory address by Abdul Rauf Shaikh, former CEO of the Maharashtra Waqf Board, who highlighted the object of the interfaith conference. Adv Mirza spoke on the constitutional rights of minorities. Qasim Rasul Ilyas offered a detailed critique of the Waqf Amendment Act 2025. Advocate Raipure shed light on the Bodh Gaya Temple Act. Dr Ravindra Mane called the gathering a new beginning in interfaith unity. Moulana Muzaddidi, in his presidential address, emphasised the need for peaceful protest against "unconstitutional laws". Dr Aves Hasan conducted the proceedings while Moulana Abdul Wahab Parekh delivered a vote of thanks. The programme concluded with a dua by Moulana Siraj Ahmed Qasmi. Mufti Abdul Qadir, Maulana Mustafa and Mufti Sabir among others were present. Hanif Patel, Irshad, Rafiq, Atiq Qureshi and members of CSRI and ASRA Foundations played a key role in ensuring the success of the meet.
New Indian Express
19-07-2025
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
Exploring the Tamil man's obsession with the question 'Saaptiya?'
Texting has gone from a monthly top-up ritual for 100 text messages to the endless scroll of blue ticks and typing bubbles on the Internet. From the Blackberry era, where BBM was highly coveted, to today's WhatsApp chats, Instagram Direct Messages (DMs), and dating apps' in-app messaging features, texting has become the pulse of staying connected. In India, texting has always carried a certain cultural weight, especially when it comes to flirting. Back in the Nokia 1100 days, where love bloomed over missed calls and thumb stamina (remember pressing 4 three times to type I, 5 three times to type L, and so on?), texting was the safest way to express love without actually saying it. Now the tradition, for Gen Z and Millennials, lives on — with emojis, voice notes, and carefully crafted replies. Yet, one thing hasn't changed for Tamil men sliding into chats. The opener is almost always the same: 'Saaptiya?' (Did you eat?) or the respectful 'saapteengala?' Memes, centering around Tamil men's apparent inability to go past the ritualistic 'saaptiya?' and its follow-up 'enna saapta?', while speaking with their love interests, often flood our social media feeds. Some of them take it a step further, jokingly labelling them 'saaptiyasexuals' for their undying loyalty to this one phrase. Gen Z has even made it their own by adding their slang to it, calling it the 'Saaptiya Rizz'. Rizz, a slang in popular culture, is short for 'charisma' and is often used to describe a person's ability to flirt or charm others in romantic contexts.
Time of India
16-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Waqf And Bodhgaya Temple Acts: AIMPLB, BBM to hold conference in Nagpur
Nagpur: The All India Muslim Personal Law Board ( AIMPLB ) and Bharatiya Bhagidari Mission (BBM) will jointly host a national conference on the Waqf Act 2025 and the Mahabodhi Mahavihar Mukti Andolan at the Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Convention Centre on Kamptee Road on July 20. The organisers said the event aims to raise awareness about constitutional rights, religious freedom, and recent legal amendments. "This programme is being organised in the context of the Waqf Amendment Act 2025 and the Bodh Gaya Temple Act 1946. The far-reaching implications of these laws and the need to counter them through united and peaceful movements will be highlighted at the event," the organisers stated in a press release. Key speakers will include Maulana Fazlur Rahim Mujaddidi, general secretary of AIMPLB; SQR Ilyas, spokesperson of AIMPLB; Dr Suresh Mane, founder-president of BBM; senior High Court advocate Dr Firdos Mirza; Abdul Mujib, secretary of Jamaat-e-Islami Hind (Maharashtra); and Mufti Abdul Qadeer of Jamia Arabia Islamia, among others. The organisers have appealed to all communities, justice-loving citizens, and fair-minded individuals to join the awareness campaign and support democratic values.
Filipino Times
07-07-2025
- Business
- Filipino Times
Philippine government to expand affordable rice program amid farmers concerns
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. assured the public that the government's PHP20 per kilo rice program will continue and expand to more public markets. In his weekly video vlog posted on Sunday, the President said the affordable rice program reflects the administration's efforts to reduce food prices while supporting Filipino farmers. 'P20 rice is here to stay. It is achievable, it is sustainable. Kaya abangan ninyo sa inyong mga palengke,' Marcos said. The Benteng Bigas Meron Na! (BBM) initiative is currently available through Kadiwa ng Pangulo outlets and can be purchased by senior citizens, solo parents, persons with disabilities, minimum wage earners, and low-income families. The government aims to reach one million beneficiaries by the end of the year. Marcos also called on newly elected and appointed local government officials, who assumed office on June 30, to work closely with national agencies to improve the delivery of public services. 'Tapos na po ang bahagi ng politika, serbisyo publiko na ang haharapin ninyo ngayon,' he added. Amid concerns that the PHP20 rice may negatively impact local farmers, Marcos said the National Food Authority (NFA) will continue to purchase palay at stable support prices: PHP18 per kilo for wet palay and PHP19 to PHP23 per kilo for dry palay. He also noted that the government is expanding the construction of rice processing facilities and dryers nationwide to help farmers store and process their harvests.
