Quickfacts: What is bitcoin?

What exactly is bitcoin?

 

Bitcoin was created by a developer named Satoshi Nakamoto in 2009.

Simply like other payment systems, for an end user, Bitcoin is an online payment system which uses a digital money named Bitcoin. Also, just like other systems it can be stored in wallets.

However it is different than the other currencies like Dollar, euro, rupee etc. as mentioned below-

Why Megapixels don't matter much and what to look for in a camera

Going to buy a new smartphone? You must be spoilt with choices, isn’t it? One of the very basic requirement is to have a good camera in you smartphone. Thinking about it, the next question which comes is, how much pixels (megapixels precisely) would be enough for you. 

 

 When comparing the cameras, these MPs are generally the main considerations. The higher the value of the megapixels (MP) the better it is considered. BUT, does it necessarily mean better picture quality? Ever come across a camera with high no of megapixels but still delivering poor pictures? You must have.

This article will explain why it doesn’t and what other factors should be considered while selecting the device.

 

This is the reason why Indians should stop alcohol

“You’re not a man or a grown up if you don’t drink”… comments like these are used to encourage non drinkers to start consuming alcohol here. Some present with the list of ‘benefits’ of alcohol like reduction of the risk of heart disease, feeling warm, sense of pleasure etc. Then you start to think, is it really THAT bad as you hear? Then you get to hear that it damages liver and other organs, affects psychological health and increases risk of dying. This is confusing! “Nevermind I’ll join my friends.. “and there one more added to the list! :)

 

Do you really need that much RAM in your smartphone?

Mankind has progressed a lot in all the fields, especially in the field of computers and smart devices. Newer devices and improved ones are being launched almost every month. Android, iOS and windows to name a few operating systems on which these devices work on. 

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When we go to any online shop or in the market to buy a PC or a smartphone, we always tend to look at its RAM, processor and other specifications. The question is – how much is sufficient for us? OR does it solely depend on our budget- the one with the highest specifications in the budget is bought. OK, even if you buy such device, how much of the resources you actually use?

This article will make you think again about your choices-

These 20 words are commonly misused

We try to impress people with using the less used words, just to show off the high standards of our vocabulary. However, unknowingly at times we tend to use them at incorrect places and in wrong context. Below are few of them-

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Affect vs. Effect

5 ways to make most of the idle money in your account

 A lot of us do have money exceeding the general requirements of day to day (month to month would be more appropriate) in our salary/savings accounts, which lies idle and earns a mere 4% interest rate which is the most common interest offered by most of the banks. We might want to let it earn a little more but are afraid of locking in the money to some deposit, else should some need arises, we would run short of it, if the deposit is not broken.

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Fret not, this article will tell you the options you have to earn more than the idle money is earning now. 

Quickfacts: Uniform Civil Code in India

Lets revisit the background of the Uniform Civil Code in India, in light of the recent happenings in the country.

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What does constitution say

Constitution of India was adopted by the Constituent Assembly on 26th November 1949 and came into force on 26th January 1950.

Apart of various other things it contains Fundamental Duties and Directive principles of State Policy.

The basic difference between these two is that unlike Fundamental rights, 

WHAT! You've never touched anything in your life

You would definitely be surprised if I tell you this- You have never touched anything in your life. And not just you, anybody, including me have not touched anything in our lives. As you are reading this article, you are not even touching your computer/mobile or any other handheld device. Sounds bizarre! Well, it’s actually not!

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How are you losing salary of 38 days every year (or more)

Have you ever noticed?

Your heard that right. You might be very regular to your office and may not take a leave at all in the entire year, still, what if I tell that you are not getting paid for 38 days in an year! 

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Quickfacts: Six important international groups (India's perspective)

We keep listening names of various international groups in the news. Basic background is given below about them-

BRICS   

              

Full name:  Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (five major emerging    national economies)

Established:  The BRICS Forum was formed in 2011

How to invest in the Direct mutual funds

In the previous article I had given you information about the equity mutual funds, saving taxes, and also about the direct and indirect (regular) methods to invest in them. In regular methods the entire process is completed with the involvement of the financial advisor or the distributor who also charges the commission in return of the services offered. However, if you have decided to invest via the direct method and save some more bucks this article will tell you the steps to be followed.

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Saving taxes with mutual funds

Your first job

So you are 20 plus and after finishing your study you land up in your first job (may be in your dream company) happily. Soon your first salary is credited into your account making you super happy. As the time passes you start noticing the provisional income tax being deducted from your salary and in a way you get frustrated. You think you have just started earning and a considerable amount is going directly to the govt. Also the money you get you prefer to spend on various activities of your interest and the entire amount is spent very soon. Correct? And then you eagerly await for the next salary… where one should realise the importance of saving some amount regularly.

 

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Should I run fast or run long and slow?

The need to run

 

Running is the most common exercise which is part of every fitness routine. In the armed forces, it is stressed upon a lot besides other core exercises. For others, running is accepted as the best and easiest way to get back in shape, that is, if you manage to convince yourself to go for it regularly :) 

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The benefits of running include, but are not limited to-

Why some people don't get fat even when they eat a lot?

We know what is fat!

Though very disgraced, the fat is an important nutrient, for it provides the energy reserve for the body. Several fatty acids are required by the body which it can’t produce itself, so it relies on external sources. Fat absorbs the much needed vitamins A, D, E, and K. It also keeps the skin and our hair healthy and protects the organs.

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Why do I feel seasick?

Introduction

Whenever we meet any mariner, one of the questions which we definitely ask from him is the “Are you sea sick?” All of us who have sailed on ships do experience it initially upto varying extents. We feel like doing vomiting, feel dizzy unable to balance ourselves, find a corner or a seat to sit and hold our head. Thought comes- what the f&%*k is happening with me?”

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