Gionee Marathon M5 With 3GB RAM, 6020mAh Battery Launched at Rs. 17,999

Gionee has launched the Marathon M5 in India, priced at Rs. 17,999. The smartphone will go on sale exclusively via Flipkart from Tuesday in Black, Gold, and White colour variants. 

The highlight of the Gionee Marathon M5 is its battery life. The smartphone comes with two 3010mAh batteries, taking the total to 6020mAh. The company says the batteries should last up to 4 days. It also features an extreme mode that can boost standby time at 5 percent battery life to 62 hours. 

The new smartphone from Gionee supports reverse charging, which allows users to utilise the Marathon M5 as a power bank to charge other devices. It also features a fast charging system, but no details have yet been provided about how long it will take to completely charge the dual battery setup.

The Marathon M5 runs Amigo 3.1 based on Android 5.1 Lollipop, and is a dual-SIM dual standby smartphone with 4G LTE functionality on both SIM card slots. IR blaster connectivity is also available. It features a 5.5-inch HD (720x1280 pixel) Amoled display, and is powered by a 64-bit 1.5GHz quad-core MediaTek MT6735 SoC.

Gionee has launched a variant of the Marathon M5 in India, featuring 3GB of RAM coupled with 32GB of inbuilt storage, as opposed to the 2GB of RAM and 16GB storage model launched globally.

The Gionee Marathon M5 sports 16GB of built-in storage that can be expanded via microSD card (up to 128GB). It features a 13-megapixel rear camera, and a 5-megapixel front camera. It measures 152x76x8.55mm and weighs 214 grams. 

Arvind R. Vohra, Country CEO and MD, Gionee India, compared short battery life as the base of Maslow's hierarchy of needs - "Short battery life is the main point of all consumers across the world. So we took upon ourselves a mission to change that."

The Intolerant Response to Aamir Khan’s Intolerance Comments

Breaking his silence on the raging debate over acts of intolerance, actor Aamir Khan on Monday expressed “alarm” and despondency over the rise in such cases “in the last six to eight months”.

In conversation with Anant Goenka, Wholetime Director & Head New Media, The Indian Express, at the eighth edition of the Ramnath Goenka Excellence in Journalism Awards, Khan said a sense of “insecurity” and “fear” had seeped deep within society, even in his family.

WATCH: Aamir Khan On Intolerance & Delinking Religion From Terrorism – Complete Coversation At RNG Awards

(Wife) Kiran and I have lived all our lives in India. For the first time, she said, should we move out of India? That’s a disastrous and big statement for Kiran to make to me. She fears for her child. She fears about what the atmosphere around us will be. She feels scared to open the newspapers everyday. That does indicate that there is a sense of growing disquiet,” he said. 

Asked for his view on the trend of writers, artists, historians and scientists returning their awards, Khan said this was one way of getting their point across. “For creative people, to voice what they feel is important. A number of creative people — historians and scientists have increasingly had a certain feeling that they feel they need to express. One of the ways of expressing their dissatisfaction or disappointment is to return awards.” 

iPhone 7 to Be Waterproof with 3 GB Ram

Apple iPhone 7, which Apple is expected to launch next year, could feature a memory boost, according to a research firm. The handset is also said to have waterproof capabilities. The research firm also expects Apple to launch a 4-inch iPhone next year.

TrendForce said that it expects the next iPhone - currently expected to be called the iPhone 7 - to sport 3GB of RAM. Interestingly, TrendForce notes that the '5.5-inch' version of the next iPhone will bear 3GB of RAM, with no word on whether the smaller variant will get the same amount of RAM. If not, this could suggest that Apple may have plans to make the 'Plus' model of its iPhone lineup more feature-rich in the coming years.

Samsung Galaxy J1

Samsung's rumoured new Galaxy J-series smartphone, the Galaxy J1 mini, has been tipped in several leaks. The Samsung Galaxy J1 mini has been spotted on GFXbench listings as well as Zauba listing, and lastly at chipset maker Spreadtrum's database that refers the Galaxy J1 mini name.

According to the GFXBench listing (via GSMArena), the yet-to-be-announced Galaxy J1 mini comes with SM-J105F model number and packs a quad-core Spreadtrum (SC8830) processor clocked at 1.5GHz. It is said to feature a 4.3-inch 480x800 pixels display; include 1GB of RAM, and 8GB of inbuilt storage. The new Samsung Galaxy J1 mini is further said to sport a 5-megapixel rear camera alongside a 0.3-megapixel front camera.

In a separate leak, the Android 5.1.1 Lollipop-based J1 mini was also spotted at an Indian import/ export site, Zauba, listed as shipped in November with model number SM-J105F. The smartphones were shipped from South Korea, and had a declared value of Rs. 3,368. To be noted is that import/ export website price listings are only declared values, and usually are not accurate reflections of actual market price.

Lastly, chipset maker Spreadtrum appears to have confirmed the Samsung Galaxy J1 mini's existence by listing the handset in its database.

Samsung in India markets its Galaxy J-series as entry-level 4G smartphones. We can expect the Galaxy J1 mini to support 4G as well. The company so far has launched the Galaxy J1 in India at Rs. 7,190; the Galaxy J1 Ace was priced at Rs. 6,300, and lastly, the Galaxy J2 smartphone, which was launched in September, went on sale at Rs. 8,490. The Samsung Galaxy J5 and Galaxy J7 were separately launched in India back in July. The company earlier this month in China introduced the Galaxy J3.

Micromax Canvas Nitro 3 With 2GB RAM

Micromax Canvas Nitro 3, shortly after going on sale via a third-party online retailer, has been listed on the company site. So far, there has been no announcement from Micromax on the launch of the handset.

To recall, the Micromax Canvas Nitro 3 recently went on sale via a third-party online retailer priced at Rs. 8,130.

The Micromax Canvas Nitro 3 (E352) runs Android 5.1 Lollipop and supports dual-SIM (GSM+GSM) cards. It features a 5-inch HD (720x1280 pixel) IPS display and Corning Gorilla Glass 3 for protection. It is powered by an octa-core MediaTek (MT6592M) processor clocked at 1.4GHz, coupled with 2GB of RAM. The smartphone bears 16GB of inbuilt storage, it also supports expandable storage via microSD card (up to 32GB).

It sports a 13-megapixel rear autofocus camera, apart from a 5-megapixel front-facing fixed-focus camera. Notably, both the front and rear cameras come with flash support. Connectivity options include 3G (HSPA+), Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, Micro-USB 2.0, GPS/ A-GPS, and a 3.5mm audio jack. Unfortunately, the handset doesn't support 4G connectivity.

Measuring 144.3x72x8.7mm, the Canvas Nitro 3 is backed by a 2500mAh battery rated to deliver a talk time of up to 9 hours and a standby time of up to 375 hours. It bears an accelerometer, ambient light sensor, and proximity sensor.

Micromax last week launched its 4G LTE-enabled Canvas Xpress 4G smartphone in India. Priced at Rs. 6,599, the smartphone will be Flipkart exclusive.

The domestic handset manufacturer earlier this week announced that it sold more than a million Canvas Spark series smartphones.

Dilwale Released 4th December 2015

Dilwale Released 4th December 2015

Upcoming 2015 Indian romantic action comedy movie directed by Rohit Shetty, and produced by Gauri Khan and Shetty under the banner of Red Chillies Entertainment and Rohit Shetty Productions respectively.The film stars Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol, Varun Dhawan and Kriti Sanon in lead roles.

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Bajirao Mastani Release Date December 18, 2015

Bajirao Mastani is a period love drama based on the events and life of famous Maratha warrior Bajirao. Directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, the film stars Ranveer Singh as Bajirao, Deepika Padukone as Mastani and Priyanka Chopra as Kashibai.

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Army Pays Tribute to Colonel Santosh Mahadik Who Died Fighting Terrorists

SRINAGAR:  For a week, Colonel Santosh Mahadik led his troops in a hunt for terrorists who crossed the border recently and are hiding in the thick jungles of Kupwara in Kashmir. On Tuesday, the officer died after being shot in the head during a heavy gunfight.

The Army today paid a moving tribute to the 38-year-old colonel, who leaves behind his wife and two sons, 11 and seven.

Colonel Mahadik was the commanding officer of anti-terror force 41 Rashtriya Rifles and always led from the front, according to his colleagues.

The Kupwara operation was particularly challenging because of the inhospitable terrain, but the Colonel chose to personally lead his men in the operation. The search for the terrorists continues, says the army.

The son of a milkman in Maharashtra, Santosh Mahadik stepped away from the family trade to join the army.

Friends describe him as a champion boxer, goalkeeper and runner; one of the fittest boys in school.

An officer of the elite Para Commando force of the army, he volunteered to take charge of anti-terror operations in Kashmir.

The Army said the Colonel had led many successful counter terrorist operations and was awarded the Sena medal for gallantry.

"We owe a deep debt of gratitude to officers like Santosh who lead from the front and are willing to pay the ultimate price in the fight against terrorism," Lieutenant General DS Hooda, Army Commander, Northern Command said.

Colonel Mahadik was the second senior officer killed while fighting terrorists in Kashmir.

Colonel MM Rai, commanding officer of 42 Rashtriya Rifles was killed in January in an encounter with terrorists in south Kashmir's Tral area.

Salman Khan’s ‘Prem Ratan Dhan Payo’ might cross the Rs. 150 crore mark today

Salman Khan’s Prem Ratan Dhan Payo’ is turning out to be a huge commercial success, earning a whopping Rs. 143.39 crore in India in just five days. The Sooraj Barjatya directorial family drama has already collected Rs.250 crore gross worldwide.

The movie got off to a good start this Diwali by earning Rs. 40.35 cr on the first day (Thurday) itself, on the second day (Friday) it earned Rs. 31.05 cr, third day (Saturday) it made Rs. 30.07 cr, fourth day (Sunday) – Rs. 28.30 cr and fifth day (Monday) – Rs. 13.62 cr which makes a total of Rs. 149.39 cr in mere five days.

The figures in the US are $ 2.8 million, said to be highest opening weekend for a Salman Khan film; in Britain are $1.42 million; Middle East are $ 2.3 million, Australia are $ 448, 711, New Zealand are $ 170,454 and Pakistan are $ 486,877.

Prem Ratan Dhan Payo’, which has Sonam Kapoor in the lead along with Salman, entered the coveted Rs. 100 crore club in three days of its release.

Trade analyst Taran Adarsh took to Twitter to share the numbers and wrote that Prem Ratan Dhan Payo might cross Rs 150 cr mark by Wednesday.

Ramdev launched Patanjali Atta Noodles a week after Nestle's Maggi made a comeback to retail shelves after a 5-month ban imposed on it by the food - safety regulator

ays after yoga guru Baba Ramdev made his debut in the instant noodles business with Patanjali Atta Noodles, Food Safety and Regulatory Authority of India officials said the noodles have not been approved by the agency.

Calling the reports misleading, Patanjali Yogpeeth (Trust) released a press statement on Wednesday morning. "In context with misleading news published today in newspapers regarding Patanjali Atta Noodles, we categorically state that we have followed all FSSAI rules and guidelines.

CHANDIGARH: The Haryana government took Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Swacch Bharat campaign to a new height on Tuesday by deciding to recruit only those people for select jobs who don't defecate in the open. 

Advertisements issued by the District Rural Development Agency (DRDA) Kurukshetra in prominent dailies on Tuesday said for the post of block coordinators, preference will be given to candidates "not defecating in the open". The candidates must be graduates. Similar conditions have been prescribed for the post of cluster motivators in the same advertisement. 

To ensure that the selected candidates do not violate the stipulated conditions, they will have to give a written undertaking that they use toilets and don't defecate in the open, officials said. They will then work under the central government's Clean India Mission. 

Prabhjot Singh, additional deputy commissioner-cum-chief executive officer of DRDA Kurukshetra said the state government put in the toilet condition after guidelines were received for the Clean India Mission from the central government. "Conditions in the advertisement are just reproduction of the Centre's guidelines," he said. 

According to the 2011 census, Haryana has 47.18 lakh households of which 69% have toilets while nearly 30% people defecate in the open. Just about 1% households depend on public toilets. 

This is for the first time that the Manohar Lal Khattar government has put such a condition for government jobs. Earlier, the state government had amended the Haryana Panchayati Raj Act and made toilet-at-home condition mandatory for those contesting panchayat polls. However, this was stayed by the Supreme Court after three women challenged the amendments. The other conditions included a minimum educational qualification of Class X for those contesting for the sarpanch's post. 

PARIS: Shooting broke out in a northern suburb of Paris during an anti-terrorist police operation, 

sources said on Wednesday, five days after the worst attacks in French history killed 129 people in the capital.

There was an exchange of gunfire during the operation in Saint-Denis, according to a source close to the investigation, who could not confirm who was targeted in the operation. Another source said a special armed response unit took part in the raid. Firemen said one person was lightly injured.
The shootout came as France remains on high alert after a video revealed a ninth man may have taken part in the Paris attacks. Terror group Islamic State has claimed the bloodshed.

Police across Europe are hunting the newest suspect, after footage showed a third man in a car used by gunmen who opened fire at bars and restaurants in central Paris.
It is not clear if this ninth man is one of two suspected accomplices detained in Belgium or is on the run, potentially with 26-year-old fugitive Frenchman Salah Abdeslam who carried out one of the attacks at Bonne Biere cafe along with his suicide-bomber brother Brahim.

French President Francois Hollande on Wednesday will hold a meeting to discuss proposals to extend the state of emergency declared after the worst attacks in French history for three months. It will then be put to vote by lawmakers Thursday and Friday.

In a sign of the nervousness gripping Europe after Friday's carnage, a football match between Germany and the Netherlands was cancelled on Tuesday and the crowd evacuated after police acted on a "serious" bomb threat.

Shah Rukh Khan, Muslim Indian intellectuals get invitation to stay in Pakistan from Hafiz Saeed

 Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan on Tuesday received an invitation from India’s wanted terrorist Hafiz Saeed to stay in Pakistan. The invitation came after the King Khan was termed as Pakistani agent by controversial Hindutva leader, Sadhvi Prachi. Khan was termed as an anti-national after he raised his violence against ‘national intolerance’ in the country. Prachi while talking about Khan’s stand on the issue said, ”Shah Rukh Khan is an agent of neighboring country Pakistan as he reflects their (Pakistan’s) ideology. Such a man should go to Pakistan.”

Saaed also took a dig at Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government Saeed said the India is not a secular nation and discrimination against minorities, especially Muslims is on rise. He took to Twitter saying, “Discrimination against minorities in India particular Muslims are proof enough that Modi’s India no more secular. Its fascist Hindu state.

The mastermind of 2008 Mumbai attacks also invited other Indian intellectuals who had raised their voice against Hindu extremists in India. Saeed, Chief of banned terrorist group Jamat ud-Dawah also termed India a fascist state and said that Indian Muslims who are constantly in battle for identity can stay in Pakistan. He tweeted saying, “Even the renowned Indian Muslims in the field of sports,academia, arts & culture are fighting a constant battle for identity inside India. Any such Muslim, even Shahrukh who is facing difficulty and discrimination in India because of Islam are invited to stay in Pakistan.

Microsoft Surface Pro 4 to Launch in India by January: CEO Satya Nadella

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella at a keynote address at Microsoft's Future Unleashed event in Mumbai has confirmed that the latest Surface Pro 4 tablet will be launching in India by January.

Nadella did not give an exact launch date or price for the Microsoft Surface Pro 4. The successor to the widely successful Surface Pro 3, the Surface Pro 4, is the 4th-generation of company's own tablet lineup and was launched last month. It was priced starting $899 (roughly Rs. 59,000).

The Microsoft Surface Pro 4 features a 12.3-inch (2736x1824 pixel) PixelTouch display with a 3:2 aspect ratio, but the size of the tablet is not larger than the 12-inch Surface Pro 3 as the company has reduced the bezel width. The display is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 4 - which as the company noted at the event is only 0.4mm thick. There is a new stylus too. The company called its new stylus, the Surface Pen and it comes with an eraser. The new Surface Pen can detect 1,024 points of pressure. You click the tip of the pen and the Surface Pro 4 opens Microsoft OneNote. The Pen also comes with Cortana integration.

The Surface Pro 4 comes with a choice of Intel's 6th-generation Core processors, from Core M3 for the base model, to Core i5 and Core i7 options. These configurations are powered by Intel HD Graphics 515, Intel HD Graphics 520, and Intel Iris Graphics respectively.

The company at the launch event had claimed that the Surface Pro 4 was 30 percent faster than the Surface Pro 3, and was 50 percent faster than Apple's MacBook Air. It comes with up to 16GB of RAM (4GB base model), and up to a whopping 1TB of SSD storage (starts at 128GB). It features four USB 3.0 ports, an Ethernet port, and a fingerprint scanner.

It also comes with two 4K Mini DisplayPorts. Microsoft said the Surface Pro 4 will offer up to 9 hours of battery life. It bears an 8-megapixel rear camera, and a 5-megapixel front-facing camera.

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella to Visit Mumbai on November 5

Microsoft chief Satya Nadella will meet industry leaders like Mahindra Group Chairman Anand Mahindra, Axis Bank head Shikha Sharma and Tata Starbucks CEO Avani Davda during his one-day visit to India on November 5.

The India-born CEO will also deliver a keynote address at 'Microsoft's Future Unleashed' event here that will bring together 3,000 industry thought leaders, enterprise heads, developers and entrepreneurs.

"Satya is in India on a one-day visit to Mumbai to deliver a keynote at Microsoft's Future Unleashed. During the day, he is expected to meet key industry leaders like Anand Mahindra, Shikha Sharma, Mukund Rajan, Brand Custodian & Spokesperson, Tata Group, among others," Microsoft India General Manager (Marketing and Operations) Tyler Bryson told PTI.

He will also be meeting key government stakeholders and Microsoft customers and partners during the event, he added. Last week, Facebook chief Mark Zuckerberg also visited India and addressed a Townhall at IIT-Delhi. Apart from meeting business and political leaders, the young billionaire also spent time with developers.

Talking about the Microsoft event, Bryson said the two-day event will explore how technology is empowering people and organisations across sectors like government, education, banks, hospitals, eCommerce, entertainment and manufacturing.

"In line with the same, we will be making a range of announcements during the two days (November 5-6)," he said.

Scott Guthrie, Executive Vice President of Cloud and Enterprise Group at Microsoft Corporation will also deliver a keynote speech.

There will also be a series of keynotes and inspirational talks by industry luminaries, policy makers and business leaders, he said.

Microsoft had said cloud services from data centres in India was a key strategy for the software giant. During Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the Silicon Valley, the Redmond-based company said it is also working on making affordable Internet access available to 5 lakh villages in the country.

OnePlus X With 5-Inch Display, 3GB of RAM Launched at Rs. 16,999

OnePlus X detailed specifications

Display

5.00-inch

Processor

2.3GHz

Front Camera

 8-megapixel

Resolution

 1080x1920 pixels

RAM

 3GB

OS

 OxygenOS

Storage

16GB

Rear Camera

13-megapixel

Battery capacity

2525mAh

OnePlus has launched its third smartphone - the OnePlus X. Meant to be the company's affordable offering, priced below its 'flagship killer' products, the OnePlus One, and OnePlus 2. 

Priced at Rs. 16,999 for the Onyx variant, and Rs. 22,999 for the limited edition Ceramic variant, the dual-SIM smartphone will be made available via the company's much-criticised invite system, and will go on sale via Amazon India. It will release on November 5 for the Onyx variant, and November 24 for the Ceramic variant. OnePlus specified only 10,000 units of the Ceramic variant will be made available globally.

(Also see: OnePlus X vs OnePlus One)

The OnePlus X, running OxygenOS based on Android 5.1.1 Lollipop, features a 5-inch full-HD (1080x1920 pixels) Amoled display, and is powered by a 2.3GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 SoC coupled with 3GB of LPDDR3 RAM. Like the OnePlus 2, it features a hardware Alert Slider, and capacitive keys. The smartphone has a metal frame, and dual speaker grilles on the bottom panel.
The OnePlus X comes with 16GB of built-in storage expandable via microSD card (up to 128GB). The smartphone features a hybrid dual-SIM slot, with the second slot usable for microSD cards. It features a 13-megapixel rear camera with flash and a f/2.2 aperture, an 8-megapixel front-facing camera with a f/2.4 aperture, and a non-removable 2525mAh battery. It does not bear a fingerprint sensor, as had been expected.

(Also see: OnePlus X vs Motorola Moto X Play)

The Ceramic variant weighs in at 160 grams, while the Onyx variant weighs 138 grams. Connectivity options include support for Indian 4G LTE bands, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, FM radio, and Micro-USB. The company is touting the OnePlus Radio app, as well as its new OnePlus Icon in-ear headphones.

The Ceramic variant weighs in at 160 grams, while the Onyx variant weighs 138 grams. Connectivity options include support for Indian 4G LTE bands, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, FM radio, and Micro-USB. The company is touting the OnePlus Radio app, as well as its new OnePlus Icon in-ear headphones.

OnePlus X cases will also be made available in Rosewood, Black Apricot, Bamboo, Karbon, and Sandstone options. The firm announced the OnePlus X is its first Made in India smartphone, but the first batch of smartphones to be sold in the country will be produced in China. India production will begin from November.

OnePlus has also provided prices of the OnePlux X Onyx in the US, UK, and Europe, which is $249 (roughly Rs. 16,200), GBP 199 (roughly Rs. 19,800), and EUR 269 (roughly Rs. 19,200). Prices of the limited edition Ceramic variant, which won't be launched in the US, are GBP 269 (roughly Rs. 26,800) and EUR 369 (roughly Rs. 26,400).

Apple Watch launched in India, starts at Rs 30,900

HIGHLIGHTS

• Apple has launched its much-awaited Watch range in the country ahead of Diwali

​• Apple Watch comes in 40 combinations in two case sizes of 38mm and 42mm

​• It comes to India pre-loaded with watchOS 2 and boasts of 1,300 native apps

NEW DELHI: Close on the heels of launching iPhone 6S and 6S Plus in India last month, Apple has launched its much-awaited Watch range in the country ahead of Diwali.

Beginning today, Apple Watch will be officially available for sale through Apple's retail channels across the country. The smart watch - in Gold, Rose Gold, Space Gray, Silver Anodized Aluminium; polished Silver or Space Black stainless steel, and 18-Carat Rose Gold and Yellow Gold - has been launched seven months after its first debut 

in many countries.

Apple CEO Tim Cook thanks Indian customers

Apple Watch comes in 40 combinations in two case sizes of 38mm and 42mm across three collections of Sport, Edition, and the regular. Besides the case, the box includes a band or strap, both of which come in different material and colour combinations.

The starting price of the Silver Aluminium Case and White Sport Band is Rs 30,900 for the 38mm and Rs 34,900 for the 42mm, making these two the cheapest of the lot.

It is Rs 48,900 and Rs 52,900 for the 38mm and 42mm Stainless Steel Case respectively, with White Sport Band.

The price goes up to Rs 95,900 along with the stainless steel Link Bracelet and Rs 60,900 in the Classic Buckle leather strap option in two colours. Recently-introduced red coloured sport band is another option.

Apple Watch Edition (made in 18-Carat Rose gold casing) is the most expensive of the lot. It comes with jaw-dropping price tags that start at Rs 8.2 lakh for the 38mm model paired with the cheapest White Sport Band.



The price of the same watch's 42mm version is Rs 9.9 lakh, while the most expensive one in the series is priced at a whopping Rs 14.2 lakh. Apple Watch Hermes designer range has not been launched in India.

Apple is selling multiple standalone bands in both sizes that can be purchased separately. These are made of different materials such as fluoroelastomer, leather and stainless steel mesh as well as leather loops with magnets inside for quick fastening.



For instance, the colourful Sport Bands (available in as many as 13 shades) are priced at a steep Rs 3,900 each if someone wants to buy more.
To operate, Apple Watch needs to be paired with any iPhone (from iPhone 5 onwards) running an updated iOS, at least for the first time. Since it does not have an independent sim slot, a user can place a call only if the paired iPhone is within the 18-feet Bluetooth range. However, the call can be initiated and concluded on the Watch itself as it has a built-in speaker and a mic.

It comes to India pre-loaded with watchOS 2 and boasts of 1,300 native apps. A total of 13,000 apps are available on the Watch App Store currently.

READ ALSO:Apple holds talks with finance ministry, PMO

Industry observers feel Apple inordinately delayed the launch of Apple Watch in India and may have clearly over-priced it for such a price-sensitive market.

Yet, it may well be able to score over second generation products from rivals like Samsung, Motorola and Huawei because of its overall rich user experience and intuitive interface that has always characterised Apple products.

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday that "transforming Indian economy is a marathon, not a sprint".

By all economic indicators, India is doing better now than when we took office 17 months ago," the PM said after inaugurating the Delhi Economics Conclave. "The GDP growth rate is up, inflation is under control. We have taken a slew reforms to put economy on the growth path. Major steps have been taken to improve efficiency, including clear performance measures and accountability mechanisms," he said.

The conclave's theme this year is 'Realising India's JAM (Jan Dhan-Aadhar-Mobile Vision)'. This is the first time ever that a Prime Minister is inaugurating the Conclave since it began in 2010.

"Believe it or not, accounts opened under Jan Dhan Yojana have a total balance of almost Rs 26000 crores," Modi said.

He highlighted his scheme of banking for all but also of social security. "What we have done in the last 17 months is to bring 190 million people into the banking system.We have introduced a Universal Account Number which will remain with an employee even when he changes jobs," the PM said.

Modi also said that India has a lot of entrepreneurial energy. "This needs to be harnessed so that we become a nation of job-creators rather than job seekers," he said.

The day-long conclave will deliberate on topics like international experience in cash transfers, the benefits and risks of biometric authentication-evidence from social programs in India, Financial Inclusion and Direct Benefit Transfer scheme.

The event is being attended by finance minister Arun Jaitley, RBI governor Raghuram Rajan, minister of state for finance Jayant Sinha, chief economic advisor Arvind Subramanian and Niti Ayog vice-chairman Arvind Panagariya, among others.