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Tuesday, January 27, 2026
TopicSmart phones

Topic: smart phones

Doom-scrolling is a vice. Tax it like cigarettes

Smartphones, social media and the internet are transforming our lives and our culture in ways that are not all for the best. There is too much content, and the content is too cheap — in fact, it’s generally free.

Trump exempts mobile phones, computers and other electronics from tariffs

Trump’s move excludes certain electronics from his 10% tariffs, easing import costs for semiconductors from Taiwan and iPhones made in India.

Apps to fight coronavirus are lacking one thing — the human touch

Apps may improve the quality of data sharing and analysis, but manual tracing can get past barriers technology can’t.

What pandemic? Smartphone makers stick to plans for new models despite disruption

Smartphone companies are still on track to unveil new models in the fall, but the actual sales may slip depending on how the pandemic progresses.

Online life is causing people to invest less in memories & long-term sense of satisfaction

It is now far easier to pursue immediate happiness, compared to the available options in, say, 1986.

Women from Delhi’s outskirts are taking selfies to claim their right to the city

Selfies document women's struggles and accomplishments, as they step out from their traditional roles in the home, into the male-dominated public realm of the city.

Samsung targets Indian millenials with cheaper smartphones

The tech giant to launching its new M series, all priced below 20,000 rupees to win back customers in India.

On Camera

India-Pakistan ready for lehenga diplomacy. Maryam Sharif has made the first move

Sometimes, we end up embroidering the truth as we overthink and overanalyse a fastidious lady’s personal wardrobe preferences for significant occasions.

Most EU firms eye India expansion post-trade deal, 90% say profitability to go up—FEBI survey

FEBI survey reveals Europe’s big bet on manufacturing, innovation hub amid ‘mother of all trade deals’, but flags regulatory concerns.

India, EU sign security & defence pact. How it links Indian firms to ‘ReArm Europe’ network 

The agreement comes despite differences between India and the EU on issues such as Russia-Ukraine war, showcasing the intent to deepen strategic ties. 

Non-alignment is coming back in a new avatar: Trump-peedit alliance

No nation other than China can negotiate one-on-one with Trump on an equal footing. That’s why the middle powers who so far formed the core of multilateral bodies now feel orphaned.