Author: Esha Shukla

Amazon Makes it Harder to Cancel Prime Subscription

Multiple complaints have been filed in FTC against the same and the use of so-called “dark patterns’ led to the investigation of Amazon Prime’s cancellation process. The Norwegian Consumer Counsel alleged in January 2021 that Amazon has manipulated the words and graphic design to increase the complications, making the process needlessly frustrating and difficult.  Amazon used sneaky tactics to intentionally harden the process of cancelling prime membership. It used a project named ‘Iliad’ and the cancellations dropped down to 14% according to leaked data. The project created various layers of questions and new offers. These layers pop up before a…

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22 Dead Due to Mysterious Illness

22 people have lost their lives in five districts in the last week. On Saturday, five persons died in Bhagalpur, and four in Gopalganj district. Gopalganj district had already seen five more deaths on Friday. Three people died in Siwan and two in Bettiah district on last Tuesday. In Bihar’s Katihar district, three villagers died in mysterious circumstances on Tuesday whole two others are battling for their lives in the hospital. The incident took place under Koda Police Sation, at Jubarganj Rishi Tola village. Villagers claim that the three died due to the consumption of poisonous liquor. The reason is…

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India suffers second defeat against England

England did not give away one inch of space to Indian batters. They caught theair shots and even affected the two run-outs. Shrubsole went 11 balls without conceding a run, but India’s patience didn’t pay off as Deepti Sharma went for a 10-ball duck as England affected a run-out, Kate Cross hitting the stumps and reducing India to 28 for 3. England wins its first match against India after collective defeats in the tournament. Wednesday proved to be a bad day for the Indian bat as the Indian team recorded their lowest since the 2009 World Cup. It was a…

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Why Does India Need DNA Database?

The DNA database can substantially reduce crime offences and rates in the country, according to the studies conducted by Professor Jennifer Doleac. The study shows how Europe and America have been successful in cutting down the repeat offences by 42%. Statistically it shows, a 10 per cent increase in the database helps reduce rape offences by almost 7 per cent! India is continuously seeing an alarming increase in the rate of sexual crime and repeat offences against children and women. The government is tracking the problems and is in urgent need of solutions. In many states, efforts are being made…

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Tata Groups is planning Air India’s network expansion, fleet mode rnization, and better customer services. The Group seeks to make the airlines one of the most technologically advanced airlines. Chandrasekaran addresses the airline’s employees, “the Tata Group has big plans for Air India.”   The chairman of Tata Sons has been officially appointed the new chairman of Air India. The airline was in a tight spot and it was acquired by the Tata Group from the government at the right time. Salt-to-software conglomerate Tata Group won the bid to acquire debt-laden government-run Air India. It offered Rs 18,000 crore for…

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Australia gets a big win against New Zealand 

Ashleigh Gardner came in after McGrath and boosted the innings with her amazing performance. She made a fabulous 48 runs in just 18 balls, rolling out 4 fours and four sixes with an emphatic strike rate of 266.66.  Aussies lock a win by a massive 141 run margin in Wellington and dethrone India to become World Cup’s favorites. Meg Lanning’s side were pinned down early after being sent in at the Basin Reserve on Sunday, scratching around for runs at 56-3.  From that point on, Australia became somewhat invincible firing shots one after the other. Ellyse Perry and Tahlia McGrath…

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Lakshya turned the tables as he defeated Ginting with remarkable performance and a significant scoreline. Lakshya dominated throughout the match and was confident about his performance all along. Lakshya Sen becomes the rising star of India as he defeats world number 5 Anthony Ginting. He dominates the match at the German Open Super 300 badminton tournament held in Muelheim An Der Ruhron on Thursday. Lakshya took only 34 minutes to outplay fourth seed Ginting 21-7, 21-9, who is among the top 5 world players (in a completed match). He will now compete against HS Prannoy. The day was not turning…

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West Indies stuns all at ICC Women’s Cup on day 1

It was Dottin’s breathtaking catch that dismissed Winfield-Hill, England’s opener for 12. Winfield-Hill cut a ball from Shamilia Connell hard and wide of the fielder but Dottin dived full length and clasped the ball one-handed at shoulder height. Hayley Matthews and Deandra Dottin were the heroes in action as West Indies grabbed a win at the ICC Women’s World Cup on Wednesday. They were up against England, who were the defending champions. West Indies managed to pull a win at the final overs of the match. They beat England by seven runs at Dunedin, New Zealand. On Sunday, Matthew made…

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