Every 54 minutes a woman is raped in India, but less than 36 per cent of the rapists end up in jail. Rape has long been considered one of the worst crimes, almost at par with murder.
For years, lawyers and activists have argued that the penalty for rape, currently seven years, is far too lenient. Now, the Indian Penal Code (IPC) is all set to introduce dramatic changes, not just on rape but all sexual crimes.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
ISRO shoot out a misunderstanding - Karnataka Govt
The shootout at the sensitive Deep Space Network (DSN) facility of India's space agency ISRO near here appears to be the result of a "misunderstanding" and should not be given importance, the Karnataka government clarified on Wednesday.
"It appears to be result of misunderstanding and there is no need to give the incident importance," state home minister V S Acharya told reporters after briefing chief minister B S Yeddyurappa on the progress of the police probe into the incident that occurred early Tuesday morning.
"It appears to be result of misunderstanding and there is no need to give the incident importance," state home minister V S Acharya told reporters after briefing chief minister B S Yeddyurappa on the progress of the police probe into the incident that occurred early Tuesday morning.
Few Techies in Touch with Jihandis on Pak - Report
Recent security audits of some of the top software firms, including Indian MNCs headquartered in Bangalore, have revealed that some of their employees are in touch with jihadi elements in Pakistan, via the internet, or are surfing and posting messages on radical Islamic sites and blogs during their work hours.
The cyber security audits at the software majors started almost three months ago and are still continuing, sources in the security establishment revealed. The adverse findings, pointing to internet exchanges between employees and suspected jihadists using their respective firm’s web systems, have been reported to the police and intelligence agencies for further probe.
The cyber security audits at the software majors started almost three months ago and are still continuing, sources in the security establishment revealed. The adverse findings, pointing to internet exchanges between employees and suspected jihadists using their respective firm’s web systems, have been reported to the police and intelligence agencies for further probe.
TTSL announces DIALOG- internet through TV sets.
Telecom service provider Tata Teleservices Ltd (TTSL) has announced the launch of DIALOG, a product that enables customers to connect to the internet on their television set.
Customers can access the internet without a desktop or laptop, transforming the TV set into a multimedia device with the help of DIALOG.
"We are launching the product first time in the country simultaneously in Chennai and Kolkata. We will take three months for the testing period and after that we will go for an all-India launch of DIALOG in the first quarter of FY11," TTSL national sales head Abhijit Sanyal said here at a press meet.
Customers can access the internet without a desktop or laptop, transforming the TV set into a multimedia device with the help of DIALOG.
"We are launching the product first time in the country simultaneously in Chennai and Kolkata. We will take three months for the testing period and after that we will go for an all-India launch of DIALOG in the first quarter of FY11," TTSL national sales head Abhijit Sanyal said here at a press meet.
TTSL & RCom launched 3G in CDMA segment - Vodafone wants DoT to levy more
Escalating the war of words over spectrum, Vodafone Essar has now alleged that Reliance Communications and Tata Teleservices have already launched third-generation (3G) services and therefore should be charged higher levies that are applicable to 3G operators.
Telecom companies that offer third-generation services are required to pay a higher spectrum usage fee. In the case of CDMA operators, both second generation (2G) and 3G services are offered using the same airwaves or spectrum. Incumbent GSM operators have alleged that the high-speed data services offered by RCom and Tatas constitute 3G services. GSM operators are, however, waiting for 3G airwaves auction that are scheduled to begin next month.
Telecom companies that offer third-generation services are required to pay a higher spectrum usage fee. In the case of CDMA operators, both second generation (2G) and 3G services are offered using the same airwaves or spectrum. Incumbent GSM operators have alleged that the high-speed data services offered by RCom and Tatas constitute 3G services. GSM operators are, however, waiting for 3G airwaves auction that are scheduled to begin next month.
Garland of currency wirth lakhs & Crores put around Mayawati.
The Congress on Wednesday dubbed as "vulgar display" of money in politics the garlanding of Uttar Pradesh chief minister Mayawati with currency notes.
"This is a vulgar display of money in politics. This is not good for any political party or a political leader," Congress spokesman Shakeel Ahmed said.
Ignoring all criticism, the BSP chief today got herself garlanded with currency notes said to be of the value of Rs 18 lakh. The garland comprising notes of various denominations was put around her neck at a meeting of party leaders despite opposition outcry over her being presented a similar garland of value estimated between Rs 21 lakh and Rs 15 crore on Monday.
"This is a vulgar display of money in politics. This is not good for any political party or a political leader," Congress spokesman Shakeel Ahmed said.
Ignoring all criticism, the BSP chief today got herself garlanded with currency notes said to be of the value of Rs 18 lakh. The garland comprising notes of various denominations was put around her neck at a meeting of party leaders despite opposition outcry over her being presented a similar garland of value estimated between Rs 21 lakh and Rs 15 crore on Monday.
MSD to miss IPL 3 matches for 10 days -Raina to lead Super Kings
Chennai Super Kings skipper MS Dhoni has been ruled out of the next few IPL games after an elbow injury. He may be out of action for the next 10 days.
"Dhoni has been diagnosed with an elbow injury and has been advised 10 days rest," team manager Russell Radhakrishnan said.
Suresh Raina will stand in as Chennai captain. Dhoni hurt his elbow while batting against the Kolkata Knight Riders in Tuesday's match at Eden Garden. A delivery from new KKR buy and pacer Shane Bond hit Dhoni on the right elbow. Later he underwent an x-ray test.
"Dhoni has been diagnosed with an elbow injury and has been advised 10 days rest," team manager Russell Radhakrishnan said.
Suresh Raina will stand in as Chennai captain. Dhoni hurt his elbow while batting against the Kolkata Knight Riders in Tuesday's match at Eden Garden. A delivery from new KKR buy and pacer Shane Bond hit Dhoni on the right elbow. Later he underwent an x-ray test.
Xerox to open a Reasearch Lab in Chennai - First in India
Xerox Corp, the largest maker of high-speed colour printers, is opening its first research laboratory in a developing market, aiming to expand its services division.
The lab in Chennai, India, will work with local universities to develop document-management services for emerging markets, the Norwalk, Connecticut-based company said.
Xerox has two research centers in the US and one each in Canada and France.
The lab in Chennai, India, will work with local universities to develop document-management services for emerging markets, the Norwalk, Connecticut-based company said.
Xerox has two research centers in the US and one each in Canada and France.
Pak does not take serious steps to destroy terror outfits in Pak
Defence Minister A.K. Antony on Wednesday said Pakistan “was not taking serious steps” to destroy 42 terror camps on its soil. Stating that India was “exploring all possibilities”, Mr. Antony also said he did not expect any “miracles” from the dialogue with Pakistan.
“All the terror camps in Pakistan are active. Pakistan has not taken any serious steps to destroy these camps,” Antony told a press conference on the sidelines of the launch of Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) offshore patrol vessel (OPV) Vishwast at the port town of Vasco, 30 km from here.
“All the terror camps in Pakistan are active. Pakistan has not taken any serious steps to destroy these camps,” Antony told a press conference on the sidelines of the launch of Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) offshore patrol vessel (OPV) Vishwast at the port town of Vasco, 30 km from here.
Vodafone to shut its GPS business
Vodafone, the world's largest mobile operator by revenue, is to close its navigation business as it could not compete with free services pr
ovided by Google and Nokia.
Vodafone, which bought a Swedish navigational software firm Wayfinder for $30 million in December 2008, said it would close the offering with the loss of 95 jobs across Sweden, Romania and Britain.
Vodafone said the commercial proposition for navigational services had completely changed after the introduction of free services in the last six months.
ovided by Google and Nokia.
Vodafone, which bought a Swedish navigational software firm Wayfinder for $30 million in December 2008, said it would close the offering with the loss of 95 jobs across Sweden, Romania and Britain.
Vodafone said the commercial proposition for navigational services had completely changed after the introduction of free services in the last six months.
Call Rates may fall in the quarter - RCoM
Reliance Communications (RCom), the country's second-largest telecom service provider, today said the price war in the sector is likely to
intensify in months ahead and the pressure on operators to reduce call charges will continue to be there for a few more quarters.
"There are two-three greenfield operators who are likely to enter the Mumbai market which may further intensify the tariff war. We are always competitive in all respects and we will continue that," RCom's President Mahesh Prasad said that it may intensify further.
intensify in months ahead and the pressure on operators to reduce call charges will continue to be there for a few more quarters.
"There are two-three greenfield operators who are likely to enter the Mumbai market which may further intensify the tariff war. We are always competitive in all respects and we will continue that," RCom's President Mahesh Prasad said that it may intensify further.
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