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India Today
4 days ago
- General
- India Today
Elephant rescues itself while wading through neck-deep floodwater in viral video
A video showing an elephant getting swept away by strong floodwaters in Chhattisgarh has gone viral on social incident took place in Chhattisgarh's Surguja district, where relentless rain over the past few days has caused rivers and drains to flow of water near the Mahora River in Askala, Lundra, turned dangerously swift. Amidst it all, the elephant was swept away in the current, struggling as the water reached neck Despite being dragged nearly 50 metres by the force of the river, the elephant managed to reach a corner and eventually found footing on the shore.A local resident, who witnessed the whole ordeal, recorded the incident on their mobile video, which has since gone viral, shows the elephant battling to stay upright before steering itself out of harm's the video here: This is not the first time elephants have found themselves in the headlines in Chhattisgarh. Just last week, two men learned the hard way that elephants aren't to be treated like roadside attractions. In a clip shared widely, the two tried to take a selfie with a wild elephant along the Ganeshpur–Pratappur road in Surajpur district. Moments later, the animal charged at them, nearly turning the stunt into a disaster.(With inputs from Sumit Singh)- EndsMust Watch
Time of India
5 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Probuds N21 launched with 10mm driver and up to 40 hours of battery life
Probuds, the audio line of Lava International Ltd., has launched its new neckband earphones, Probuds N21, in India. Priced at Rs 999, the Probuds N21 will go on sale starting August 4, 2025, through Lava's mainline retail stores and online e-store. The earphones are available in three colours — Panther Black, Firefly Green, and Kai Orange. The Probuds N21 comes with a Dash Switch magnetic control that allows users to play, pause music, or manage calls by simply snapping the earbuds together or pulling them apart. The neckband is equipped with a 10mm dynamic driver and Environmental Noise Cancellation (ENC) for clear calls and an immersive sound experience. It also supports low-latency gaming with a 50ms response time. The earphones are designed to offer up to 40 hours of playtime on a single charge. Additionally, the N21 supports fast charging, providing 12 hours of playback with just 10 minutes of charging. The Probuds N21 supports Bluetooth v5.3 connectivity and dual device pairing, allowing users to connect to two devices simultaneously. It also includes voice assistant support and an IPX6 rating for water and sweat resistance. Speaking about the new product, Sumit Singh, Head – Product, Lava International Limited, said, 'Lava's vision for its smart accessories' portfolio is to deliver quality, value, and meaningful innovation tailored to the needs of today's youth. With Probuds N21, this commitment comes to life through fast charging, low-latency gaming, and the intuitive Dash Switch, a smart feature designed to address key consumer pain points, making call and music control seamless in any setting.' The Probuds N21 will be available for purchase across Lava's offline and online retail partners from August 4. Instax Wide Evo Review: Real Prints, Real Memories AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
Time of India
25-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Lava launches Blaze Dragon 5G smartphone with Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 at ₹9,999
NEW DELHI: Homegrown handset maker Lava on Friday launched the Lava Blaze Dragon 5G smartphone, powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 , at ₹9,999. The smartphone, in a single 4GB RAM+128GB memory variant, will go on sale exclusively on Amazon from August 1, 2025. With a ₹1,000 bank offer, Blaze Dragon can be bought for ₹8,999. 'Blaze Dragon 5G is our first offering with a Snapdragon chipset, which reflects Lava's commitment to quality and meeting consumer expectations. Our product strategy for the sub-₹10,000 segment has been to revolutionize the smartphone experience through design, performance, and pricing,' said Sumit Singh, head of product, Lava. 'We are delighted to add the Lava Blaze Dragon 5G to the expanding portfolio of 5G smartphones on The Blaze Dragon's impressive Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 processor, UFS 3.1 storage, and clean Android 15 experience exemplify great value for money and innovation for customers looking to upgrade their mobile phones,' said Tanmay Shah, category leader (smartphones, accessories and post purchase services), Amazon. The smartphone features a large 6.74-inch display, a 50MP AI rear camera and an 8MP front camera, a 5000mAh battery with 18W fast charging, and runs on the latest Stock Android 15 with zero bloatware. The phone features a fast and reliable side fingerprint sensor for easy unlocking and is available in two stylish colours: Golden Mist and Midnight Mist. The Lava Blaze Dragon will receive one Android upgrade and two years of security updates.
Time of India
13-06-2025
- Time of India
Lava launches affordable Storm Lite, Storm Play 5G smartphones
NEW DELHI: Homegrown handset maker Lava on Friday expanded its budget 5G smartphone line-up with the launch of the Storm Lite and Storm Play , carrying an offer price of ₹7,999 and ₹9,999, respectively. The Storm Lite comes with 4GB RAM, extendable by another 4GB virtually, in two storage options: 64GB or 128GB, while the Storm Play comes with 6GB RAM (extendable by 6GB virtually) paired with 128GB memory. The Storm Play and the Storm Lite are powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 6400 and the MediaTek Dimensity 7060 chipset, respectively. Both smartphones feature a 6.75-inch HD+ notch display with a 120Hz refresh rate. The vanilla model comes with a 50MP Sony IMX752 primary sensor at the back and a 5MP front camera. The Storm Lite, on the other hand, has a 50MP Sony IMX752 primary sensor paired with a 2MP unit, and an 8MP camera at the front. Both smartphones run on a large 5000mAh battery, with support for USB Type-C wired charging. The devices come with Android 15 OS, a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, and are IP64 rated for dust and water resistance. Both Storm Play and Storm Lite will receive one Android upgrade and two years of security updates. 'The Storm series is designed to introduce best in industry innovation—Storm Play and Storm Lite are the epitome of the same. Featuring the world's first Dimensity 7060 and for the first time ever LPDDR5 and UFS 3.1 in this segment, these devices will be true trailblazers,' said Sumit Singh, head of product at Lava. The Storm Play will go on sale on June 19, followed by Storm Lite on June 24, at 12pm, on Amazon.
Time of India
13-06-2025
- Time of India
Lava Storm Play, Storm Lite smartphones launched in India for under Rs 10,000
Lava today has its Storm Series smartphones, introducing the Storm Play at Rs 9,999 and Storm Lite at Rs 7,999, targeting the competitive sub-Rs 10,000 market. The Storm Play, as per the Lava, is the the world's first smartphone powered by MediaTek's Dimensity 7060 processor, while also being the first device under Rs 10,000 to feature LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage . Lava says that Storm Lite also marks an industry milestone as India's first smartphone under Rs 8,000 equipped with the MediaTek Dimensity 6400 processor. The Storm Play, Storm Lite smartphones feature identical 6.75-inch HD+ displays with 120Hz refresh rates and 5000mAh batteries. The Storm Play offers enhanced specifications with 6GB+6GB RAM, 128GB storage, dual 50MP+2MP rear cameras, 8MP front camera, and 18W fast charging. The Storm Lite provides 4GB+4GB RAM, 64GB/128GB storage options, single 50MP rear camera, 5MP front camera, and 15W charging. The 50MP sensors on both the phones are an IMX752 sensors. Both smartphones run clean Android 15 without bloatware and include IP64 dust and water resistance, side-mounted fingerprint sensors. "The Storm series introduces best-in-industry innovation with the world's first Dimensity 7060 and segment-first LPDDR5 and UFS 3.1 features," said Sumit Singh, Head of Product at Lava International Limited. The company positions these devices as performance-focused smartphones for tech-savvy youth seeking flagship features at affordable prices. The Storm Play launches exclusively on Amazon from June 19 at 12 PM, while the Storm Lite follows on June 24 at 12 PM, both at special introductory pricing. Lava promises one Android upgrade and two years of security updates, along with pan-India Free Service@Home support.
