Virgin Mobile users may want to consider using the company’s latest pack if it fits well into their scheme of things. Well, Virgin Mobile has released an affordable local calling pack for all its GSM subscribers.
Claimed to be the industry’s friendliest local calling pack at Rs. 45, users can now call a local number for only 1paise/2seconds. With a validity of 30 days, this pack is accessible across Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Orissa, Mumbai and Maharashtra circles.
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Predicting Monsoon a challenge in Indian Farm sector
Predicting monsoon rains, vital for India's farm output and economic growth, remains a challenge for the country as its forecasting skills are inadequate, scientists and weather officials said on Tuesday.
"Monsoon is still a mystery phenomenon. It poses a great challenge in forecasting," Ajit Tyagi, director general of the India Meteorological Department, told the South Asia Climate Outlook Forum in the western Indian city of Pune.
"Monsoon is still a mystery phenomenon. It poses a great challenge in forecasting," Ajit Tyagi, director general of the India Meteorological Department, told the South Asia Climate Outlook Forum in the western Indian city of Pune.
Data canter operators oppose ASHRAE's proposal
Six representatives from some of the largest data center operators in the world united Monday to issue a joint statement opposing a new proposal to deploy fresh air cooling as the preferred tactic for cooling data centers, according to a report by Data Center Knowledge.
Executives from Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Digital Realty Trust, DuPont Fabros Technology and Nokia are calling HVAC standards organization -- the Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (www.ashrae.org) -- to set cooling performance-based efficiency goals for data centers instead of adopting particular economizers over methodologies.
Executives from Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Digital Realty Trust, DuPont Fabros Technology and Nokia are calling HVAC standards organization -- the Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (www.ashrae.org) -- to set cooling performance-based efficiency goals for data centers instead of adopting particular economizers over methodologies.
New terminal in IGI scheduled to be opened on Jul 3
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh would inaugurate the new integrated terminal of the IGI airport in New Delhi on July 3, Civil Aviation Minister Praful Patel said on Tuesday.
"On July 3, the new integrated terminal building (Terminal 3) of the IGI airport will become functional and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will inaugurate it in the presence of UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi," Patel said, asserting that there was no change in the launch date.
"On July 3, the new integrated terminal building (Terminal 3) of the IGI airport will become functional and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will inaugurate it in the presence of UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi," Patel said, asserting that there was no change in the launch date.
Mahindra Satyam to recruit 4,000 associates this Fiscal
Mahindra Satyam on Tuesday launched a Special Economic Zone (SEZ) here on the first anniversary of acquisition of scam-hit Satyam Computers by Tech Mahindra, and said it would complete restatement of accounts by the end of June as per schedule.
India's fourth largest software services firm said it planned to hire 4,000 associates this quarter. At present it has a headcount of 25,000.
India's fourth largest software services firm said it planned to hire 4,000 associates this quarter. At present it has a headcount of 25,000.
Infy awaits 224 application patents
IT behemoth Infosys Technologies on Tuesday said it is awaiting approvals for 224 patent applications in India and in the US.
Infosys applied for eight patent applications in India and the US during the fourth quarter of 2009-10, the nation's second largest software exporter said in a statement.
Infosys applied for eight patent applications in India and the US during the fourth quarter of 2009-10, the nation's second largest software exporter said in a statement.
Infosys to hire around 30,000 this yr
Infosys, India's second largest software exporter, on Tuesday said it was looking at recruiting nearly 30,000 persons for this fiscal year including over 2000 from overseas.
In India it had already made 19,000 campus offers, T V Mohandas Pai, Member of the Board and Head-HRD and Education and Research said in Bangalore on Tuesday.
The company was planning to induct 5,500-6,500 laterals, he said while talking about Infosys' hiring plans.
In India it had already made 19,000 campus offers, T V Mohandas Pai, Member of the Board and Head-HRD and Education and Research said in Bangalore on Tuesday.
The company was planning to induct 5,500-6,500 laterals, he said while talking about Infosys' hiring plans.
Insurance Cos seeks Govt intervention in ULIP row
Life insurance companies today said the government's intervention to end the turf war between SEBI and IRDA will clear confusion among investors over ULIPs and help in reverting to normal business.
"We welcome the initiative as it clarifies the concerns of our customers. Anxiety on the part of our customers could have caused delay in payment of renewal premiums," Bajaj Allianz Life chief operating officer V Philip said.
"There was some confusion earlier but now there is no confusion," Aegon Religare Life Insurance CEO Rajiv Jamkhedkar said.
"We welcome the initiative as it clarifies the concerns of our customers. Anxiety on the part of our customers could have caused delay in payment of renewal premiums," Bajaj Allianz Life chief operating officer V Philip said.
"There was some confusion earlier but now there is no confusion," Aegon Religare Life Insurance CEO Rajiv Jamkhedkar said.
Two killed in palestenian border
IDF troops opened fire at a group of Palestininans attempting to plant a bomb near the border fence around the Kissufim area in the Gaza Strip early Tuesday.
The army reported later on Tuesday that two bodies were found at the site of the gunfight, armed with grenades, rifles, explosives and other weapons.
The army reported later on Tuesday that two bodies were found at the site of the gunfight, armed with grenades, rifles, explosives and other weapons.
American airlines plane lands in Iceland following reports of Chemical fumes in cabin
An American Airlines flight with 145 people on board made an emergency landing Tuesday in Iceland after five crew members became ill following reports of chemical fumes in the cabin.
American Airlines Flight 49 traveling from Paris to Dallas-Ft. Worth landed safely just after 1345 GMT (9:45 a.m. EDT). The source of the fumes was being investigated, Keflavik Airport spokesman Fridthor Eydal said.
American Airlines Flight 49 traveling from Paris to Dallas-Ft. Worth landed safely just after 1345 GMT (9:45 a.m. EDT). The source of the fumes was being investigated, Keflavik Airport spokesman Fridthor Eydal said.
World Turban day to honour Sikh community
Thousands of Sikh men will take to the streets of the country today on the occasion of the World Turban Day to highlight the significance of the most conspicuous emblem of their faith.
Scores of rallies, prayer vigils and tying competitions will mark World Turban Day, an event conceived amid concerns that young Sikhs are abandoning the turban in favour of Western-style hairdos.
Scores of rallies, prayer vigils and tying competitions will mark World Turban Day, an event conceived amid concerns that young Sikhs are abandoning the turban in favour of Western-style hairdos.
Call rates for satellite phones of security personnel in border slashed to Re.1
The satellite phone call charges for security personnel manning the international borders will be slashed from Rs 5 to Re 1 per minute from Thursday.
The reduced rates will be effective on satellite phone calls made from border outposts and will benefit personnel central paramilitary forces like the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), Border Security Force (BSF) and Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB).
The reduced rates will be effective on satellite phone calls made from border outposts and will benefit personnel central paramilitary forces like the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), Border Security Force (BSF) and Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB).
Commodore's comprommise the nation for his affair ?????
In recent memory, never has a defence contract been revised thrice. But, Admiral Gorshkov deal has witnessed an unusual hike. Now, in a new twist, it appears a senior Indian naval officer could have done the damage.
Objectionable pictures of Commodore Sukhjinder Singh with a Russian woman have surfaced. This raises serious questions on whether Russia thrust the aircraft carrier deal upon us by luring him into a honey trap.
Court of inquiry is underway now against Commodore Singh. The objectionable pics of Commodore Singh surfaced a fortnight ago.
After this, the Navy chief has briefed Defence Minister A K Antony about the case.
Interestingly, Commodore Singh was uintil a few months ago, a favourite among the Naval top brass. He negotiated the Gorshkov deal - now called INS Vikramaditya.
Gorshkov saw unusual hike from Rs 4,870cr-Rs 11,650 cr. Singh was hand-picked in 2004 to look after Gorshkov refit. Commodore Singh was in Russia from 2005 to 2007.
Sources within the Navy have told, that if the Board of Inquiry finds Commodore Sukhjinder Singh guilty, he will have to face court martial. Sources also say even if he clears charges relating to the Gorshkov deal, he will be asked to leave as his conduct has shamed the Indian Navy. Commodore Singh could be served with a letter of displeasure.
Objectionable pictures of Commodore Sukhjinder Singh with a Russian woman have surfaced. This raises serious questions on whether Russia thrust the aircraft carrier deal upon us by luring him into a honey trap.
Court of inquiry is underway now against Commodore Singh. The objectionable pics of Commodore Singh surfaced a fortnight ago.
After this, the Navy chief has briefed Defence Minister A K Antony about the case.
Interestingly, Commodore Singh was uintil a few months ago, a favourite among the Naval top brass. He negotiated the Gorshkov deal - now called INS Vikramaditya.
Gorshkov saw unusual hike from Rs 4,870cr-Rs 11,650 cr. Singh was hand-picked in 2004 to look after Gorshkov refit. Commodore Singh was in Russia from 2005 to 2007.
Sources within the Navy have told, that if the Board of Inquiry finds Commodore Sukhjinder Singh guilty, he will have to face court martial. Sources also say even if he clears charges relating to the Gorshkov deal, he will be asked to leave as his conduct has shamed the Indian Navy. Commodore Singh could be served with a letter of displeasure.
Raj thacekraj's bahu to join Cong.
The 48-year-old Thacekray bahu is said to be enamoured by the leadership qualities of Congress President Sonia Gandhi and her son Rahul, and says both of them are doing a great job of leading the country.
She was a force to reckon with when the BJP-Sena combine was in power during the mid 1990's but then was margnalised within the Sena with the growth of Uddhav Thackeray. Smita is also a Hindii film producer and an active social worker.
Smita was a regular in Mumbai's page 3 and film circles.
She was a force to reckon with when the BJP-Sena combine was in power during the mid 1990's but then was margnalised within the Sena with the growth of Uddhav Thackeray. Smita is also a Hindii film producer and an active social worker.
Smita was a regular in Mumbai's page 3 and film circles.
A girl motivates others to join the local school...
The Government Girls’ Middle School at Sherpur village in Madhya Pradesh is now being widely recognised as “Lalita Ka School.”
Lalita is no politician but a gritty 15-year-old, whose firm determination to study has motivated other girls to follow suit at the same very school from where she studied from Class VI to VIII.
Lalita is no politician but a gritty 15-year-old, whose firm determination to study has motivated other girls to follow suit at the same very school from where she studied from Class VI to VIII.
More CRPF personnel to be deployed in Naxal hit areas
Government will send around 6,000 CRPF personnel to naxal-affected States of the country including Chhattisgarh where 76 securitymen were recently killed in a Maoist attack.
The six battalions of the CRPF to be sent for anti-Maoist operations will be drawn from units which have recently finished training and are scheduled to go for deployment, sources said.
The six battalions of the CRPF to be sent for anti-Maoist operations will be drawn from units which have recently finished training and are scheduled to go for deployment, sources said.
Bharti Walmart to concentrate in Southern states too
Bharti Walmart, the 50:50 joint venture between Bharti Enterprises and US-based Walmart Inc, on Tuesday said it will enter the southern and western parts of India within the next 18-24 months as it looks to expand presence in the country.
The wholesale firm had earlier announced plans to have 10 -15 outlets within the next three years in Punjab, Haryana, Delhi NCR, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh.
The wholesale firm had earlier announced plans to have 10 -15 outlets within the next three years in Punjab, Haryana, Delhi NCR, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh.
Mac pro with Intel i5 & i7
Judging by the current trending on Twitter you'd think we'd seen the second coming, but in fact Apple has simply gotten around to putting those tasty Intel Core i5 and i7 processors into its MacBook Pro ranges - you know, about 2 months behind everyone else.
Completely entitled moaning apart, the spit and polish does bring the 15.4in and 17in lines up to date. Core i5 2.4GHz (520M), Core i5 2.53GHz (540M) and Core i7 2.66GHz (620M) CPUs will be available and Apple has paired them with Nvidia's rather excellent GeForce GT 330M graphics chips and Optimus.
Completely entitled moaning apart, the spit and polish does bring the 15.4in and 17in lines up to date. Core i5 2.4GHz (520M), Core i5 2.53GHz (540M) and Core i7 2.66GHz (620M) CPUs will be available and Apple has paired them with Nvidia's rather excellent GeForce GT 330M graphics chips and Optimus.
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