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The Star
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- Automotive
- The Star
Xiaomi shares surge after new SUV gets 289,000 orders in an hour
FILE PHOTO: Xiaomi founder and CEO Lei Jun introduces the Chinese smartphone maker's new electric SUV YU7 at a launch event in Beijing, China May 22, 2025. REUTERS/Florence Lo/File Photo Xiaomi Corp.'s shares rose 8% to a lifetime high after the smartphone maker drew strong initial orders for a $35,000 sport utility vehicle intended to compete with Tesla Inc.'s Model Y in China. The company on Thursday took the wraps off the 253,500 yuan ($35,360) YU7, debuting its second car in a crowded EV market while grappling with scrutiny over its assisted-driving technology. Xiaomi drew a better-than-anticipated 289,000 orders in its first hour of availability. Xiaomi founder Lei Jun attacked Tesla head-on during Thursday's launch event, stacking his vehicle against the Model Y much as he compares Mi devices with the iPhone. The YU7's price tag - largely in line with analysts' expectations - comes in just under the 263,500 yuan for the latest version of the Model Y, China's most popular SUV. BYD Co.'s Tang L SUV, slightly smaller than the YU7, sells for between 239,800 yuan and 289,800 yuan. "We're going to face the biggest competitor, and also face fierce challenges from all the other manufacturers,' Lei said at the launch event in Beijing. Lei, who shot to fame with bold plans to unseat Apple Inc. in China, is counting on EVs to take on Elon Musk's Tesla and fuel the final chapter of his entrepreneurial career. He's pushed Xiaomi into new arenas from chip design to AI glasses, pledging to spend 200 billion yuan over five years to try and turn the Chinese company into a global device leader. The company began taking pre-orders Thursday with a 5,000 yuan deposit. In a surprise twist, Lei declared that buyers of Xiaomi's first car - the SU7 sedan - have three days to switch to the SUV if they haven't taken delivery of the original vehicle. Xiaomi announced shortly after the event it had processed more than 200,000 pre-orders for the YU7 within three minutes. "Consumer demand for Xiaomi's YU7 far exceeds our and market expectations, which should enable Xiaomi to continue consolidating its leadership position in the premium auto market in China,' Goldman Sachs Group Inc. analysts including Timothy Zhao wrote. They raised their price target on the stock 6% to HK$69. What Bloomberg Intelligence Says Xiaomi's launch of the YU7 SUV, and the option to switch existing SU7 sedan orders to YU7, could boost its EV sales growth to 209% in 2025. SUVs are more popular than sedans in China, and the new model complements Xiaomi's product line to widen its customer reach, potentially winning orders from Tesla and Nio. YU7 could contribute 41% of Xiaomi's EV deliveries in 2H and help beat its EV sales target by 13%. - Steven Tseng and Sean Chen, analysts The top model goes for 329,900 yuan and can travel 760 kilometers (470 miles) on a single charge and accelerates to 100 kilometers per hour in 3.23 seconds. They come in 9 colors, all equipped with lidar, which strengthens driver assistance technology, and an 800 volt platform for fast charging. Many feature the touches and amenities now familiar to Chinese drivers, from large touch screens and massage-chairs to drawers. The new model will be a key test of demand for Xiaomi cars after a fatal accident involving an SU7 sedan that sparked scrutiny from Chinese authorities and hammered orders. The YU7's debut coincides with heightened concerns from Chinese authorities about an extended price war. BYD, Xiaomi and more than a dozen other automakers were warned to self-regulate and prevent the use of "zero-mileage' used cars to inflate sales numbers and pay suppliers in a timely manner to improve the overall cash flow of the entire supply chain. Lei remains confident about the prospects for Xiaomi's foray into cars, predicting the new model will help the company's EV unit achieve profitability in the second half - one of the fastest brands to hit that milestone in the automotive sector. Investors have warmed to that vision, sending shares north. Now worth around $200 billion, it's bigger than BYD - the EV powerhouse that dominates the Chinese market - and its SU7 is outselling Tesla Model 3 so far this year. Beyond cars, Thursday's event also showcased a pair of 1,999 yuan black-rimmed AI glasses that can film video and answer questions off visual cues; the MIX Flip 2, Xiaomi's new folding phone; and a tablet that uses its in-house Xring O1 chip. - Bloomberg
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Business Standard
18-06-2025
- Business Standard
Xiaomi launches Redmi Pad 2 with 9000mAh battery: Unboxing, price and specs
Xiaomi-owned Redmi brand has expanded its tablet lineup in India on June 18 with the launch of the Redmi Pad 2. The Android tablet is powered by MediaTek Helio G100-Ultra chipset and sports an 11-inch 2.5K resolution IPS display with an adaptive refresh rate of up to 90Hz. As for the accessories, there is Redmi Smart Pen and Redmi Pad 2 cover. These are accessories sold separately. Consumers will be able to purchase the Redmi Pad 2 from June 24. Redmi Pad 2: Price and availability Wi-Fi variant 4GB RAM + 128GB Storage: Rs 13,999 Wi-Fi + Cellular variant 6GB RAM + 128GB Storage: Rs 15,999 8GB RAM + 256GB Storage: Rs 17,999 Colour: Graphite Gray, Sky Blue The Redmi Pad 2 will go on sale starting June 24. The newly launched tablet will be available for purchase across Redmi e-store, Amazon India, Flipkart India, and at select retail stores. As an introductory offer, Redmi is offering a discount of Rs 1,000 across all tablet variants. Redmi Pad 2 accessory: Price and availability Redmi Smart Pen: Rs 3,999 Redmi Pad 2 Cover: Rs 1,299 Redmi Smart Pen will be available for purchase from Amazon, Flipkart, Mi's official website, and select retail stores. As for the Redmi Pad 2 Cover, it will be available for purchase from Amazon, Mi's official website, and select retail stores. Redmi Pad 2: Details The Redmi Pad 2 features an 11-inch IPS display with a resolution of 2560 x 1600 pixels and support for adaptive refresh rates up to 90Hz. It offers a peak brightness of 600 nits. The tablet comes with up to 6GB of RAM and up to 256GB of internal storage. It is powered by the MediaTek Helio G100-Ultra processor, paired with a Mali-G57 MC2 GPU. Running on Xiaomi's HyperOS 2, which is based on Android 15, the Redmi Pad 2 includes AI features such as Circle to Search and Gemini integration. In terms of imaging, the device sports an 8-megapixel rear camera with an f/2.0 aperture and support for 1080p and 720p video recording at 30fps. The front camera is a 5-megapixel unit with an f/2.2 aperture, also capable of recording in 1080p and 720p at 30fps. The tablet packs a 9000mAh battery and supports 18W fast charging. It ships with a 15W charging adapter in the box and uses a USB Type-C port with USB 2.0 support. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.3, and support for SBC, AAC, and LDAC audio codecs, along with IPv6 compatibility. In terms of build, the Redmi Pad 2 measures 254.58 x 166.04 x 7.36 mm and weighs 510 grams. Redmi Pad 2: Specifications Display: 11-inch display, 2.5K Crystal Clear IPS Display, 2560 x 1600 resolution, Adaptive refresh rate 90Hz, peak brightness 600 nits, TUV Rheinland certifications RAM: Up to 6GB Storage: Up to 256GB Processor: MediaTek Helio G100-Ultra OS: Xiaomi HyperOS 2 based on Android 15 GPU: Mali-G57 MC2 Rear camera: 8MP, f/2.0, 1080p/720p at 30fps Front camera: 5MP, f/2.2, 1080p/720p at 30fps AI Support: Circle to Search, Gemini Battery: 9000mAh, 18W fast charging support, 15W adapter inside the box, USB 2.0 Type-C port Dimensions: 254.58 x 166.04 x 7.36 mm Weight: 510g
India.com
27-05-2025
- Business
- India.com
Boycott China: 50 items that are found in every home in India, start boycotting these items and China will..., check full list
India boycotts China After India conducted Operation Sindoor on terror locations in Pakistan, countries like China, Pakistan and Azerbaijan came into its support. As a result of the support, these countries are facing a significant backlash in India. Indians have reportedly rejected the tourist locations of Turkey and Azerbaijan, causing a massive decline in the Visa requests to these countries. After Azerbaijan and Turkey, the Indian sense of anger is growing against China. Here are all the details you need to know about the Chinese items used in India. China boycott: List of Chinese items used in India: Smartphones – Xiaomi (Mi, Redmi), Oppo, Vivo, Realme Power Banks – Xiaomi, Anker Earphones/Headphones – OnePlus, Realme, Xiaomi Mobile Chargers – Xiaomi, Oppo, Vivo Tempered Glass (Screen Protectors) – Spigen, Baseus USB Cables – Anker, Baseus Smartwatches – Amazfit, Xiaomi Bluetooth Speakers – JBL (some models), Xiaomi LED Bulbs – Syska (some models), Generic Chinese brands LED Strip Lights – Generic Chinese brands Electric Kettle – Xiaomi, Generic Chinese brands Electric Trimmers – Xiaomi, Philips (some models) Hair Dryers – Xiaomi, Generic Chinese brands Electric Shavers – Xiaomi, Kemei Portable Fans – Generic Chinese brands Decorative Garlands (Diwali/Christmas) – Generic Chinese brands Laxmi-Ganesh Idols (Plastic/Ceramic) – Generic Chinese brands Holi Pichkari – Generic Chinese brands Holi Colours (Powder/Liquid) – Generic Chinese brands Plastic Toys – Generic Chinese brands Battery-Operated Toys – Generic Chinese brands Remote Control Cars/Drones – DJI, Generic Chinese brands Solar Cells/Panels – Generic Chinese brands Electronic Display Boards – Generic Chinese brands Memory Cards (SD Cards) – SanDisk (some models), Generic Chinese brands Pen Drives – Generic Chinese brands Wireless Communication Equipment – Generic Chinese brands Sound Recorders – Generic Chinese brands CCTV Cameras – Hikvision, Dahua Furniture (Cheap Desks, Chairs) – Generic Chinese brands Bedsheets – Generic Chinese brands Plastic Containers – Generic Chinese brands Non-Stick Kadai/Tawa – Generic Chinese brands Porcelain Cups and Plates – Generic Chinese brands Cheap Glasses (Frames) – Generic Chinese brands Digital Thermometer – Generic Chinese brands BP Monitor – Generic Chinese brands Badminton Racket – Yonex (some models), Generic Chinese brands Football – Generic Chinese brands Shoes – Generic Chinese brands School Bag – Generic Chinese brands Umbrella – Generic Chinese brands Fake Jewelry – Generic Chinese brands Electric Massager – Xiaomi, Generic Chinese brands Heating Pad – Generic Chinese brands Electric Toothbrush – Xiaomi, Generic Chinese brands Insect Killer Device – Generic Chinese brands Coffee Maker – Generic Chinese brands Electric Can Opener – Generic Chinese brands Outdoor Barbecue – Generic Chinese brands (With inputs from agencies)
Indian Express
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Narivetta movie review: Tovino Thomas's action drama is a triggering reminder of a crimson-stained chapter in Kerala's history
Narivetta movie review: After he beats up an Adivasi youth at the protest site, we see a clear and significant shift in the way Constable Varghese Peter (Tovino Thomas) is treated by his colleagues. The same senior officers who were previously cold towards him, often schooling and punishing him for his short temper, suddenly begin to show him warmth. They even allow him to drink with them, praising him for doing 'the right thing' by giving the Adivasi youth 'what he deserved'. After all, it was because of the youth and his people protesting that these officers were deployed to the site, far away from their base. And why would the police be concerned about why the Adivasis are protesting? It's not like they, during their passing-out parades, take an oath to 'serve the public, while upholding the dignity and rights of individuals as enshrined in the Constitution.' Oh wait; they do take that oath, don't they?! But if history (not the state-sponsored version) has taught us anything, it's that the marginalised have never been served what is rightfully theirs. Only those who have managed to unite and raise their voices have won even a fraction of justice, for which too they have often had to pay hefty prices. Anuraj Manohar's sophomore directorial venture, the action drama Narivetta, is a semi-fictionalised, triggering reminder of such a crimson-stained chapter in Kerala's history. In Cheeyambam, Wayanad district, a storm of protest is brewing against the state government's delay in allotting land to the Adivasis, which was promised by the Chief Minister a year and a half ago. Under the aegis of the Gothra Sabha (similar to the actual Adivasi Gotra Maha Sabha, AGMS), the protestors enter a protected forest area and erect huts, asserting that the land rightfully belongs to them. Although government representatives attempt to pacify the protestors, they stand their ground and refuse to budge without receiving what was promised. As the protest goes beyond the one-month mark with no resolution in sight, the authorities begin to worry that it might tarnish the 'image' of the government. Thus, they start considering immediate solutions, regardless of the measures. With the police entering the scene, tensions rise, and the situation begins to escalate. Varghese Peter (Tovino Thomas), a young man who never wanted to join the force in the first place, finds himself among the deployed officers. And his allegiance, at least at first, lies with the force; he is prepared to do whatever it takes to suppress the protest. However, as events unfold, he witnesses scenes and incidents that make him question his true duty and purpose. Nonetheless, can a mere constable and a marginalised population with no other possessions but their lives stand up to a system, protected by armed forces, that doesn't give two hoots about them? Cleverly set in Cheeyambam, just a few km from Muthanga — where a firing incident and subsequent massacre occurred in 2003 — Narivetta opens with Milan Kundera's words from The Book of Laughter and Forgetting, 'The struggle of man against power is the struggle of memory against forgetting.' Even the film's trailer underscores that Narivetta is a tribute 'to every battle for justice; every fight against injustice.' As in his debut film Ishq (2019), Anuraj Manohar once again delves deeply into his subject matter, unearthing its most gruesome facets. Along with writer Abin Joseph, he adopts a no-holds-barred approach, striving for an unfiltered, raw depiction. Following a nail-biting opening, the film takes us to the ooru (hamlet) where the tribal community lives in dire poverty. Here, unlike many mainstream films that either neutralise dialects or exploit them for cheap humour — as seen in Ali Akbar's atrocious Bamboo Boys (2002) — Narivetta commendably presents the characters speaking in their indigenous dialect (accompanied by subtitles for the uninitiated). However, once the community is introduced (note here, introduced only as a group), the film swiftly shifts its focus to Kuttanad, where Varghese lives. From this point onward, Narivetta falls into the familiar trap of becoming yet another commercial film, revolving around a non-tribal hero and his life. Even Varghese's familial conflicts, his wounded ego about taking a small job and his romantic relationship are explored in great depth. In stark contrast to the tribal characters, Varghese, his family, and even his lover Nancy (Priyamvada Krishnan) and her family members are all given names, identities and substantial screentime. The tribal characters, however, are never individualised; they remain nameless, reduced to the backdrop and simply as part of a protesting group. The only ones whose names we, at least at times, hear are the Adivasi youth Thaami (Pranav Teophine) and tribal rights activists Shanthi (Arya Salim) and Madhu (Prasanth Madhavan). Later, at the police camp, Varghese befriends Head Constable Basheer Ahmed (Suraj Venjaramoodu), who also comes with a backstory. Even as the film progresses, we are only shown glimpses of the Adivasi lives, while the narrative remains heavily focused on the police, particularly Varghese and Basheer. Contrast this with films like Mari Selvaraj's Karnan (2021), Vetrimaaran's Asuran (2019), or even TJ Gnanavel's Jai Bhim (2021) to an extent, where the narratives unfold through the eyes of the marginalised, giving them identities and voice, and don't use the struggles of the oppressed merely to serve the character arcs of the powerful or privileged. In Narivetta, however, we see the Adivasis largely from the perspective of those on the other side of the fence, the police. As a result, Narivetta ends up as yet another story about the marginalised, but unfairly told through the gaze and POV of the oppressors. The film not only effectively captures how the state and its forces attempt to suppress Adivasi protests — particularly by attributing alleged Maoist connections — it also reveals the mindset of the powerful toward social movements, exemplified in Varghese's lament, 'This feels like we are guarding them,' despite that being a fundamental duty of the police. To its credit, Narivetta does not reduce the entire episode to the ego or cruelty of a single senior police officer or politician either. Instead, it astutely positions characters like DIG R Keshavadas (Cheran) as representatives of the broader system that enables and orchestrates such anti-human acts. However, as the film enters its final act, we are bombarded with (unfortunately familiar) images of brutal violence against the Adivasi community. From elderly people being crushed and a child being gunned down, to women being dragged across the floor and even a dog set on fire, the scenes are deeply disturbing. What makes it more problematic is that these moments are some of the only times many of these characters receive any real screentime. The fact that their visibility is limited to being victims of atrocity speaks volumes. Although Abin's writing manages to hit the audience hard, the dialogues often feel unpolished and contrived. The weak characterisations, particularly the jarring inconsistencies in Varghese's, further detract from the overall experience. Like many films that addressed similar themes problematically, Narivetta is, without a doubt, technically top-notch. Vijay's cinematography and Shameer Muhammad's editing stand out the most, beautifully capturing and presenting the narrative's nuances, the complexity of the characters, and the ethos of the landscape. Anuraj Manohar's direction — especially in portraying the tension between the police and the Adivasis — is also commendable. However, the film falters significantly when it comes to subtlety; much of the messaging is overt. Even when visual metaphors are used, they often fail to leave the intended impact. Jakes Bejoy's music, as usual, elevates the film's emotional weight, even managing to uplift moments that might otherwise have fallen flat. Amal Chandran's makeup and Ranganaath Ravee's sound design also deserve recognition. Tovino Thomas is solid as Varghese, but in scenes set in his hometown of Kuttanad, both his performance and dialogue delivery often come across as artificial. At times, it feels like he's trying too hard to adhere to the dialect, which affects the naturalness of his portrayal. His emotional scenes, particularly with Nancy, also fall short. Suraj Venjaramoodu, though reliably strong, never quite soars, something that must also be attributed to writing that occasionally fails to support the talent of the cast. Cheran is spectacular as DIG Keshavadas, yet his character feels underdeveloped despite receiving considerable screentime. Arya Salim, on the other hand, delivers a standout performance as Shanthi (a character based on social activist CK Jaanu). Priyamvada Krishnan's portrayal, though decent, ends up being not very convincing. Narivetta movie cast: Tovino Thomas, Suraj Venjaramoodu, Cheran, Priyamvada Krishnan, Arya Salim Narivetta movie director: Anuraj Manohar Narivetta movie rating: 3 stars Anandu Suresh is a Senior sub-editor at Indian Express Online. He specialises in Malayalam cinema, but doesn't limit himself to it and explores various aspects of the art form. He also pens a column titled Cinema Anatomy, where he delves extensively into the diverse layers and dimensions of cinema, aiming to uncover deeper meanings and foster continuous discourse. Anandu previously worked with The New Indian Express' news desk in Hyderabad, Telangana. You can follow him on Twitter @anandu_suresh_ and write (or send movie recommendations) to him at ... Read More
Time of India
20-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Hidden dragon
A former associate editor with the Times of India, Jug Suraiya writes two regular columns for the print edition, Jugular Vein, which appears every Friday, and Second Opinion, which appears on Wednesdays. His blog takes a contrarian view of topical and timeless issues, political, social, economic and speculative. LESS ... MORE Could India and Pakistan be unwitting pieces in a devious game of Chinese chequers? Two Chinese generals, Mi and Yu, congratulating themselves on the success of their Operation Springing Tiger. Mi: Even if I do say it myself, our secret plan worked out very well. In fact, it worked out even better than I had hoped it would. Yu: It certainly did, didn't it? All thanks to the predictable actions and reactions of the two players who played our game without even knowing it. Mi: First, we encouraged one of them to launch a terrorist attack on the other, which didn't need much encouragement. Yu: Then the player who was attacked inevitably struck back, which made the first player escalate hostilities. Mi: Exactly as we planned. With both players engaged in a shooting match, our objective was achieved. Which is to keep all of them on the boil, or in the wok, as it were. Fireworks are always good for business. That stands to reason, right. After all, it was we who invented gunpowder centuries ago. Yu: So now, more will line up to buy our weaponry, some of it anyway, and apart from exporting cheap phones, and TVs, and laptops, and fireworks, and other gewgaws, we'll also become a big arms exporter. Mi: And the best part is that share prices of our arms company went up briefly. And thanks to our insider trading, we made a killing. Yu: And we can make more of a killing by prompting others to do the killing on our behalf by using our weapons to fight each other. Mi: We've already got some ready-made customers. And we can always drum up more with what might literally be called aggressive marketing. Yu: I like our plan more and more. Or should I say war and war…? Facebook Twitter Linkedin Email Disclaimer This article is intended to bring a smile to your face. Any connection to events and characters in real life is coincidental.
