Xiaomi on Wednesday announced the launch of two new internet services in India — Mi Music and Mi Video. For Mi Music, the company has partnered with Hungama to offer more than 10 million tracks to users for free. The application comes with support for 13 Indian languages, including Hindi, Bengali and Marathi, among others. […]
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Kabul Double suicide bombing kills 25, including eight journalists
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PM Modi, Xi Jinping takes a step forward towards peace on border
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Never directed Aadhaar-mobile number linkage mandatory, says Supreme Court
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The Legend Continues: MS Dhoni becomes the first T20 batsman to score 5000 runs as Captain
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Asaram found guilty of raping 16-year old, awarded with life sentence
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Google introduces new search experience for job-lookers in India
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Fuel prices hit 55-month high; Petroleum ministry may approach FinMin for excise duty cut
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