The shortage of semiconductors globally is expected to persist through 2021 and recover to normal levels by the second quarter of 2022, which will constrain the production of many electronic equipment types this year, according to research firm Gartner. Semiconductors play a crucial role in everything, right from computers to appliances, communication devices, transportation systems to critical infrastructure. The breakout of the COVID-19 pandemic had temporarily disrupted semiconductor shipments.
Sunny Leone gets her party look on as she graces the cover of FabLook.
Leading microchip providers Qualcomm and Intel say the chip shortage might last anything between four months to a year, perhaps even two years, depending on the various product categories - mobile devices, ICE, electric vehicles, appliances, data centres. Prakash Mallya, MD, Intel India and vice president, sales and marketing and communications group, said the spike in demand was huge, and cut across segments from PCs, phones, appliances and auto leading to the shortage.
In a move reportedly sanctioned by Pope Benedict XVI, the Catholic Church has officially forgiven The Beatles for their sex and substance-fueled excesses and their infamous remark of being "more popular than Jesus".
DK and Rohit Sharma are the only two Indian players from the inaugural T20 World Cup in 2007 to find themselves in this year's T20 World Cup squad!
Actress Bipasha Basu launched her brand new fitness DVD in Mumbai on February 4 and in it, she shows off her brand new, super-toned bod! Don't miss it!
Malaika and Arjun Kapoor, Anil's eldest nephew, have been a couple for over a decade and Diwali 2021, it seems, was the first time that Anil invited her to celebrate the festival at his Juhu home.
Aamir Khan, Katrina Kaif, Akshay Kumar and others are waiting to entertain you.
'There were two options before the government -- create a complex, cumbersome law, which will cause a tremendous amount of compliance challenges for startups or say let's go back and do a clean slate, where we do a framework of laws and policies'
Springfield's favourite family -- The Simpsons -- moved to Bristol for an artistic makeover at Upfest 2018, Europe's largest live street art festival. Take a look at some of the mind-blowing art which covered some 60,000 sq ft of surfaces, including buildings, shop fronts and shutters.
'Every film cannot do a business of Rs 200 crore.'
The couple gave us serious style goals with their latest cover.
The Tamil actor has worked even harder and got himself six-pack abs for Gowtham Menon's new film Vaaranam Aaiyiram, where his character ages from his teenage days until his 70s.
Ditch the usual, embrace your creative side!
Unlike IT services companies, which require a large workforce, an average semiconductor design firm needs 150 engineers
Sachin, Sourav, Dravid and Kumble would not have asked for a better stage to make their final appearance on English soil than the historic Oval cricket ground.
Bhupendra Patel can never really break free of intervention from New Delhi. But if he can win over the Gujaratis and improve the BJP's tally substantially, he will have proved that he should be taken seriously.
Guys! Add a mean masculine spin to your workouts, burn fat and build lean muscle with this exercise routine.
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India's exports rose by 43 per cent to $35.65 billion in October while trade deficit widened to $19.73 billion during the month, according to the official data released on Monday. Imports soared by 62.51 per cent to $55.37 billion, widening the trade deficit. Export sectors which recorded positive growth during October include petroleum, coffee, engineering goods, cotton yarn/fabs./made-ups, gems and jewellery, chemicals plastic and linoleum and marine products, the data showed.
Namrata Thakker takes a peek into her AMAZING life through her Instagram feed.
Director Sanjay Leela Bhansali wants an authentic look for his period film.
Let us look at the batters who finally managed to hit three figures after a prolonged period of time.
The popstar continues to reinvent herself as she launches her lingerie and sleepwear line at New York Fashion Week.
Last week saw Kareena Kapoor portray a waning film star with much finesse in Madhur Bhandarkar's generally panned film Heroine.
Remember, if you fail to prepare, then prepare to fail.
Akshay, Twinkle watch Bell Bottom... Abhay gives some advice...
Sarah Todd's bhel puri was a treat for the MasterChef judges's taste buds.
'If you love your nation then you are a nationalist if you are obsessed with your nation, and every single action of yours is directed at its well being every penny that you spend you want your nation and its people to benefit then you are a an ultranationalist'.
Tiered short dress, sailor sleeves, fairy tale gowns -- the show covered it all.
'The Elephant Whisperers is a hopeful story of respect and cooperation with nature in an era rife with conflict and threat to our beautiful planet.'
A sneak peek into the lives models through their Instagram accounts.
It was a double celebration for Aayush Sharma, as his birthday coincided with the trailer launch of his next film, Antim: The Final Truth.
The October issue of Elle Magazine has four different covers, each featuring a Victoria's Secret beauty!
Brace yourself for eye-catching pics of the actress walking down the ramp.
India's medical devices imports surged 41 per cent to touch Rs 63,200 crore in 2021-22, led by a 48 per cent year-on-year (YoY) jump in imports from China to Rs 13,538 crore, the commerce ministry data analysed by the Association of Indian Medical Device Industry (AiMeD) has showed. Local industry players say this has led to several small and medium units to shut shop. Rakesh Vaid of Usha Fabs, a garments exporter, had started making N95 masks in his Gurgaon factory during the peak of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Where in the world in Swastika Mukherjee? Where in the world is Fatima Sana Shaikh?
Sachin Tendulkar, on Sunday, created history by becoming the first cricketer to score 50 Test centuries. Rajneesh Gupta presents an overview of the Master Blaster's tons scored over the years.
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