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5 Best camera phones under 30000 to buy during Amazon Great Freedom Festival sale
Amazon Great Freedom Festival sale is ongoing with some of the best deals on electronic products such as smartphones, laptops, tablets, and others. This makes it a perfect time for buyers to upgrade their electronic devices at a reasonable price with discounts, bank offers, and exchange deals. Now, if you are someone who's looking for a smartphone upgrade, but at an affordable price, then we have got you covered. We have found feature-filled camera-centric phones under Rs. 30,000 from top brands like OnePlus, Xiaomi, Nothing, and more. These models are available at a huge discounted price due to the Amazon sale. Amazon Great Freedom Festival is live, here's a list of 5 phones to buy under Rs. 30000.(Shaurya Sharma/HT) 5 Best camera phones under 30000 iQOO Neo 10R 5G: This is a newly launched Neo series model in the mid-range segment that claims to offer powerful performance and comes with impressive camera features. The iQOO Neo 10R 5G features a dual camera setup that includes a 50MP Sony IMX882 main portrait Camera with OIS and an 8MP ultrawide camera. It also features a 32MP selfie camera. The iQOO Neo 10R 5G is available at a 16% discount during the Amazon sale, with an effective price of just Rs. 26,998. Loading Suggestions... OnePlus Nord 5: The next smartphone to look out for is the new OnePlus Nord 5. The smartphone is powered by the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 processor, offering powerful performance. In terms of the camera, it includes a 50MP main camera and an 8MP ultrawide camera. During the Amazon sale, it's available at just Rs. 31999. However, buyers can also avail Rs. 1000 instant bank discount using an SBI Credit Card. Loading Suggestions... Xiaomi 14 CIVI: Another camera-centric smartphone to consider is the Xiaomi 14 CIVI, which was introduced last year, but gained much popularity for its camera performance. The smartphone features a triple camera setup that includes a 50MP main camera, a 2x 50MP telephoto camera and a 12MP ultrawide camera. The Xiaomi 14 CIVI is available at a 47% discount on Amazon, with an effective price of just Rs. 29,299. Loading Suggestions... Nothing Phone 3a: If you are chasing camera and performance in a single device, then Nothing Phone 3a can also be a great pick. The smartphone is powered by the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 processor. It features a triple camera setup that includes a 50MP main camera, a 50MP telephoto lens with 2x optical zoom, and an 8MP ultrawide camera. The Nothing Phone 3a is available at a discounted price of Rs. 25,277 for the 256GB storage variant. Loading Suggestions... Motorola Edge 60 5G: Lastly, we have the Motorola Edge 60 5G, which is another great-performing camera-centric smartphone. It features a triple camera setup that includes a 50MP main camera, a 10MP telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom, and a 50MP ultrawide camera. The Motorola Edge 60 5G is now available at a 16% discount, with an effective price of Rs. 26,999 on Amazon.
Hindustan Times
9 hours ago
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Google CEO Sundar Pichai makes surprise commentary debut during India-England Test
Google CEO Sundar Pichai made his commentary debut on Saturday during Day 3 of the fifth and final Test between India and England at The Oval in London. A known cricket enthusiast, Pichai joined veteran broadcaster Harsha Bhogle in the commentary box during India's second innings. Google CEO Sundar Pichai joined Harsha Bhogle in the commentary box (AFP) Pichai was in the box during a key phase of the match, as Washington Sundar hit a quickfire 53 off 46 balls, helping India post 396 in their second innings and set a target of 374 for England. England were 50/1 at stumps. Google CEO, a cricket fan from childhood India-born Sundar Pichai shared fond memories of his love for cricket, telling Bhogle, 'I ran into Sunil Gavaskar at the stadium, and I had a poster of him in my room while I was growing up.' He added that he was a big fan of Sachin Tendulkar – so much so that he would get nervous watching the master blaster bat. Despite running one of the world's largest tech companies, Pichai said that he still finds time to follow the game. 'I catch highlights. I listen to you on Cricbuzz, and I follow podcasts and commentary on YouTube,' the Google CEO told Harsha Bhogle. Pichai has himself been to a part of cricket history — he revealed that the first ever game he'd seen live was the 1986 tied test in Chennai between India and Australia. 'The first game I ever saw live was the Chennai tied test,' he said. 'I was there on the last day, and randomly saw one of the two ever tests in the history of the game that were tied. That's what got me hooked to cricket,' he said. Sundar Pichai on Washington Sundar While Pichai was on air, Washington Sundar was batting, which led to a light moment. 'They call me 'California Sundar' to disambiguate,' Pichai joked, referring to how Google Australia teams distinguish between him and the cricketer after Sundar's 2021 heroics in Australia. Bhogle complimented Pichai's ease in the commentary box, especially his habit of pausing while the ball was being bowled. 'I'm sitting next to the best,' Pichai replied. Commenting on the series, Pichai said, 'What a series it's been. Loved the fight between both teams. At this point, I'd put money on a 2-2,' backing India to win the final match.
Hindustan Times
10 hours ago
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From education to e-commerce, internet connectivity rewiring life in Arunachal
Itanagar, In Kibithoo, one of India's easternmost villages located near the India-China border in Arunachal Pradesh's Anjaw district, a group of children huddle under a solar light in the evening to download their next day's homework. From education to e-commerce, internet connectivity rewiring life in Arunachal Until just a few years ago, Kibithoo had no mobile signal, no internet, and virtually no digital access. Today, satellite-powered internet terminals installed under the BharatNet Phase-II project beam connectivity to the local primary school, the village panchayat office, and several homes. For the villagers, the arrival of the internet feels nothing short of a revolution. "Earlier, we used to wait for days for information. Now my son attends online tuition and watches science videos on YouTube," said Kunsang Chodon Meyor, a mother of two. Arunachal Pradesh's challenging terrain, dense forests, and widely scattered settlements have digital inclusion difficult. But with renewed efforts from both the Centre and the state government, even remote blocks such as Chaglagam and Gelling are witnessing early signs of the internet age. Projects under BharatNet, coupled with 4G towers installed by BSNL and Airtel, are extending high-speed internet access to gram panchayats and far-flung border villages. As of now, over 1,300 gram panchayats across the state have been connected through BharatNet Phase-II, with another 500 slated to come online through satellite or microwave links. "Digital connectivity was once a dream here. Now, it is the lifeline," said Samir Kri, a local resident of Walong in Anjaw district of the state. One of the most visible changes has come in the field of education. In Menchuka, a picturesque village in Shi-Yomi district, teachers now use smart TVs and internet-based content to make lessons more engaging, especially when textbooks arrive late. "Earlier, we relied only on blackboard teaching. Now, we show children documentaries and interactive mathematics apps. It keeps them engaged," said Dege Ete, a government school teacher from Lungte. Some villages are also experimenting with digital libraries, using offline Wi-Fi intranets to share videos and e-books to avoid straining limited internet bandwidth. Internet access is reshaping local economies as well. In towns like Dirang in West Kameng and Ziro in Lower Subansiri district, farmers and artisans are learning to market their products online through training provided by NGOs and Common Service Centres . "I listed my homemade pickles on WhatsApp and now sell to buyers in Itanagar and even Tezpur in Assam," said Rubu Yassung, a young entrepreneur from Ziro. "Without internet, I was just a village seller. Now, I feel like a brand," she added. Government schemes have also become more accessible. From applying for ration cards and birth certificates to accessing PM-Kisan benefits or pension schemes, digital centres are sparing villagers from long, difficult trips to district headquarters. "Earlier, we had to walk for hours to submit a single form. Now we do it in minutes online," said Akha Wangsu, a farmer in Pongchou under Longding district of the northeastern state. Still, full digital inclusion remains a work in progress. Harsh weather, frequent landslides, unreliable power supply, and slow backhaul networks continue to disrupt connectivity in many areas. Digital literacy also remains patchy. While younger generations adapt quickly, many older residents are still hesitant to use digital services, and gaps in cybersecurity and financial awareness persist. "Connectivity is the first step, not the last. We need training, reliable power, and affordable data," said Sangey Pema, a tech volunteer in Tawang. In a joint effort between the state and central governments, 254 4G mobile towers in Arunachal Pradesh were dedicated to the nation in April 2023. These towers cover 336 villages, bringing high-speed network connectivity to thousands and enabling digital services across education, healthcare, e-commerce, and agriculture, catalysing socio-economic development. So far, over 1,310 gram panchayats have been connected with optical fibre under the BharatNet scheme, and more than 1,156 additional towers are in the pipeline to push digital inclusion further in the state. Chief Minister Pema Khandu has reaffirmed the state government's commitment to transparent and efficient governance through a digital-first approach. In a recent social media post, Khandu emphasised that digital governance is not only about modernisation, it's about transforming the system. "Reflecting on a time when governance was synonymous with long queues, misplaced files, and approvals that often depended on personal influence rather than genuine need, that's why we chose the digital path. Not just to modernise, but to cleanse the system, to bring back trust," Khandu stated in a post on X. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
