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Kaushik Roy, president - brand strategy and marketing communication, Reliance Industries Ltd, on Storyboard18. (Image: screen grab) Visual thinkers would have no difficulty following the conceit in Alphabetica: A Satire on Majoritarianism - the first work of fiction by Kaushik Roy, president - brand strategy and marketing communication, Reliance Industries Ltd . For everyone else, Roy - who has four decades of experience in advertising and design - has illustrated the book. At the risk of oversimplifying the story, Alphabetica is set on Planet Typewriter where each resident letter has their own quirks and characteristics. The conflict arises when a discontented letter, Y (Ypsi), questions the importance accorded to vowels - which are in the minority on this planet. Things come to a head, and threaten the precarious peace on this planet, till the ampersand plays peacemaker. Alphabetica launched in Kolkata's Oxford Book Store on Friday, November 26. Ahead of the …

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Apple iPhone 12 models recently went on sale in India and other parts of the world. It has been less than a month since the iPhone 12 launch and reports of iPhone 13 have surfaced online. According to MacRumors, citing a research note from renowned analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, Apple will launch four new iPhone 13 models as the successor to the iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro, and iPhone 12 Pro Max. The research note also reveals some major upgrades in the iPhone 13 camera unit. Kuo mentions that the iPhone 13 series will sport the same sizes as the 2020 iPhone 12 models. This means that the iPhone 13 mini is likely to sport a 5.4-inch screen, whereas the iPhone 13 Pro Max will come with a 6.7-inch display. The other two models, namely the iPhone 13, and the iPhone 13 Pro, are likely to feature a 6.1-inch display. There is no word on the inclusion of 120Hz refresh rate support on the iPhone 13 at the time of writing this. Moving on to the camera, the report suggests …

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Apple iPad Pro launch is tipped for March. The new iPad Pro models are likely to launch in two sizes. Apple will also launch the much-rumoured AirTags in March, according to tipster Jon Prosser. The AirTags have been rumoured to launch since a very long time. AirTags is Apple’s version of Bluetooth tags that could be used to track the attached item using your iPhone. There are multiple similar products available from other brands, but Apple’s AirTags are expected to redefine the category using UWB (ultra-wideband) technology found on the iPhone 12 , iPhone 12 mini , and the Pro models. Prosser had previously claimed that the tracker device will launch in November, followed by another December release date. The AirTags launch is now tipped for March 2021. Regarding the iPad, Prosser claims that the Pro models will get a refresh in March 2021. Apple could launch two iPad Pro devices. CAD renders of the Apple iPad Pro 11-inch and 12.9-inch models had leaked …

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Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Before work even starts on the brand-new NBA basketball arena for the Los Angeles Clippers it has a name: Intuit INTU Dome. Timed with the Sept. 17 groundbreaking for the 18,000-capacity Inglewood venue set to open in 2024, the Clippers and financial software company Intuit announced the 23-year partnership for naming rights on the dome. And this isn't an arena or a center. This is a dome. "I like the concept of the dome," says Steve Ballmer, Clippers chairman. "It feels sort of more unique, more energetic. We are trying to build a basketball mecca here and I wanted to make a certain kind of a statement and that is why we went dome. We are the Intuit Dome." Intuit, a California-based company, has had multiple chances over the last couple of decades to partner on a sports venue sponsorship, but Sasan Goodarzi, CEO, says this "big decision" was more about aligning the mission of his company with a sporting organization. …

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Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin It's been a rough week for the Portland Trail Blazers and Indiana Pacers. An internal investigation unearthed behavior that led to an immediate dismissal of General Manager Neil Olshey in Portland , opening the door to a potential Blazers tear-down, which could even lead to a trade of superstar Damian Lillard . In Indiana, the Pacers have opened a similar door, opening themselves up to making larger trades that could include Caris LeVert and one of Domantas Sabonis or Myles Turner . In their respective quests for relevance, the two sides could actually function as each other's saviors - pending which direction they lean organizationally, of course. Background and future outlook The Pacers have never been keen on the idea of tearing down their team to go into a full-on Philadelphian rebuild. In fact, the Pacers have only ever had a winning percentage lower than 35% five times in their history , all during the …

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Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Cleon Jones, one of the stars of the 1969 “Miracle Mets,” paused for a couple seconds and chuckled softly when asked what his reaction was when he heard that his former manager, Gil Hodges, will finally get a plaque in Cooperstown. The Golden Days Era Committee elected Hodges, Jim Kaat, Minnie Miñoso and Tony Oliva to the Hall of Fame Sunday. Bud Fowler and Buck O’Neil were also elected, those two men by the Early Baseball Era Committee. “Well, it’s been a long and grinding road for the (Hodges) family,” said Jones, the 79-year-old former Mets All-Star left fielder. “I was tickled to hear about it, that he got in. My personal opinion? I thought that he should have been in years ago.” Yes, Hodges will always be linked to the ‘69 Mets, whom he led to a World Series championship over the powerful Baltimore Orioles a year after taking the managing reins in Flushing. But Hodges was also a talented first baseman for the Brooklyn …

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The Roundhill MEME ETF ( MEME ) is set to begin trading on Dec. 8, 2021. This exchange traded fund (ETF) is designed to track the Solactive Roundhill Meme Stock Index, which contains 25 equities likely to catch the interest of active retail day traders . The index applies screens related to activity on social media and short interest . So-called meme stocks became a hot investment theme for day traders early in 2021, resulting in short squeezes on stocks such as GameStop Corp. ( GME ) and AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc. ( AMC ). However, the degree of speculation in stocks such as these has dropped in the interim, sending the Solactive Roundhill Meme Stock Index down by 14% during the week ending Dec. 3, 2021. Key Takeaways The Roundhill MEME ETF (MEME) will include 25 so-called meme stocks. These stocks have high mentions on social media. Another selection criterion will be high short interest. The Concept Will Hershey, CEO of Roundhill …

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- A + A KUCHING (Dec 8): Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) on Wednesday night launched its manifesto for the upcoming 12th Sarawak State election that outlines 34 pledges and initiatives that the coalition will fulfill if it succeeds in forming the next State government. Its chairman, Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg, who is also the Chief Minister of Sarawak, when launching the manifesto gave his commitment to continue implementing more initiatives to ensure further progress, prosperity and glory in the State and the well-being of all Sarawakians “The GPS manifesto is very comprehensive and will champion Sarawak’s rights, guarantee the rights of the people and protect their welfare and build Sarawak’s future. “GPS has laid solid foundations to develop Sarawak towards becoming a high-income and prosperous State by 2030,” Abang Johari, who is also the president of Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB), said in his speech. The manifesto, themed 'Ensuring Stability, …

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CRAB lovers are in for a treat this year end.Le Meridien Putrajaya, in wanting to offer something special to guests, is raising the bar for its Christmas and New Year menus. Besides traditional festive dishes such as roasted meats, the hotel is serving Alaskan king crab at Latest Recipe to pamper diners’ taste buds. Hotel junior sous chef Chan Chee Siong said the large crabs, known for their unmatched flavour, quality and texture, would be flown in specially for the festive menus. “The Alaskan king crabs will be poached so guests can really savour the taste, and served alongside other seafood delights like snow crabs, oysters and lobsters. Roast Turkey with Bread Chestnut Stuffing. “Another must-try item is the Norwegian Whole Salmon Apricot Gravlax,” he said. The salmon apricot gravlax is a simple yet luxurious cold dish that makes a great starter for parties. It is different from the usual smoked salmon found in a buffet. Another option to start with is the …

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KUCHING: Thirty Roman Catholic mission schools in Kuching have received grants totalling RM3.8mil from the state government through the Unit for Other Religions (Unifor). Assistant Minister of Local Government Datuk Dr Penguang Manggil said the grants show the government's commitment to enhance the prestige of mission schools, which have long been a pillar of unity in the state. "This is the first time such assistance has been given to mission schools by the state government. “It is a commendable move in line with the government's policy of inclusivity for all races and religions in Sarawak," he said at the presentation ceremony here on Tuesday (Nov 9). Penguang, who is also the Sarawak Roman Catholic mission schools adviser, said the state government was also committed to the provision of good infrastructure and facilities for mission schools in the state. "The mission schools executive committee under Unifor was set up to assist mission schools to manage and upgrade their …

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