Dulla Pehalwan from the US, Jassa from Italy and Jinder Amli from Canada have all gathered in Punjab for the first edition of the World Cup Kabaddi Punjab 2010 that is turning out to be quite a gathering of Punjabis from all over the world playing the game.
While the Canadian team in the nine-nation tournament boasts of names like Jinder Amli, Lucky Kurali, Bhoora and Aman Kundi, the US side has two Pehalwans - Dulla Pehalwan and Jassi Pehalwan - in its ranks.
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
ValueFirst acquires Tagg.in
Tagg.in, a 2-year old firm started by Vatsal Desai, was incubated by Aurum Ventures, which continues to be an investor.
ValueFirst Messaging, a Gurgaon-based enterprise mobility and communication services company, has acquired a majority stake in social media firm Tagg.in for an undisclosed sum. Tagg.in, a Mumbai-based company, runs web and SMS based microblogging site which allows users to build communities and blog via SMS.
ValueFirst Messaging, a Gurgaon-based enterprise mobility and communication services company, has acquired a majority stake in social media firm Tagg.in for an undisclosed sum. Tagg.in, a Mumbai-based company, runs web and SMS based microblogging site which allows users to build communities and blog via SMS.
ONGC more eco-friendly than other oil Cos
State-owned explorer Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) on Monday said it has received 10,722 emission reduction certificates from the United Nations for a waste heat recovery project at its Mumbai High fields, making it the first public sector undertaking to generate revenue by trading in carbon credits.
The heat recovery project is the first of the six that ONGC has registered with the clean development mechanism (CDM) of the United Nations framework convention on climate change, the company said in a statement from New Delhi.
The heat recovery project is the first of the six that ONGC has registered with the clean development mechanism (CDM) of the United Nations framework convention on climate change, the company said in a statement from New Delhi.
TTD lauches new e-Ticketing facility
Tirupati Tirumala Devasthanam (TTD) is an new online ticket booking service launched by TTD trust to assist the people from different parts of Andhra Pradesh to the Holy place Tirupati Tirumala Devasthanam. This service is run by a travel agency.
Tirupati Tirumala Devasthanam is one of the most popular and visited religious place in Andhra Pradesh. There are many other travel agencies that provide tour and travelling assistance at minimal rates.
Tirupati Tirumala Devasthanam is one of the most popular and visited religious place in Andhra Pradesh. There are many other travel agencies that provide tour and travelling assistance at minimal rates.
HP slate details leaked
Just hours after HP teased us with another short video of its Slate tablet, Engadget revealed even more details about the upcoming device. Those details are courtesy of an internal HP presentation, which shows the specs of the upcoming device, including both its advantages over the iPad and its weaknesses--such as half of the battery life of Apple's tablet.
The leaked HP Slate presentation, which looks genuine, elucidates many of the mysteries around the device, starting with the price: $549 for the 32GB model and $599 for the 64GB version. In comparison, the introductory price of an iPad starts at $499 for a Wi-Fi-only 16GB model.
The leaked HP Slate presentation, which looks genuine, elucidates many of the mysteries around the device, starting with the price: $549 for the 32GB model and $599 for the 64GB version. In comparison, the introductory price of an iPad starts at $499 for a Wi-Fi-only 16GB model.
HCL re- launches its BeanStalk series
HCL Infosystems has re-launched the Beanstalk series desktops in India after it was first launched in 1995.
The desktop range, in the price band of Rs39,990 to Rs85,000, is equipped with a one-touch button service to address all customer queries and comes with a three-year warranty and McAfee Antivirus access.
The desktop range, in the price band of Rs39,990 to Rs85,000, is equipped with a one-touch button service to address all customer queries and comes with a three-year warranty and McAfee Antivirus access.
Microcoft to lauch Social networking Mobiles
Microsoft Corp. plans to introduce a new line of mobile phones Monday with social-networking capabilities aimed at young consumers, part of the technology giant's effort to turn around its struggling mobile-phone strategy, people familiar with the matter said.
The new devices, based on a Microsoft development project code-named "Pink," will be available later this month in the U.S. through a partnership with Verizon Wireless, the carrier owned by Verizon Communications Inc. and Vodafone Group PLC., one of these people said.
The new devices, based on a Microsoft development project code-named "Pink," will be available later this month in the U.S. through a partnership with Verizon Wireless, the carrier owned by Verizon Communications Inc. and Vodafone Group PLC., one of these people said.
Tech issues in iPad reported by users in Apple forum
New complaints about technical issues with the iPad emerged today, as Apple celebrated selling hundreds of thousands of the new devices over the weekend.
Apple has maintained its silence over reports about glitches with its new tablet computer. New iPad owners have posted comments on Apple forums claiming that their wi-fi was poor or fluctuating, where other internet devices worked well. Today, new reports suggested there could also be issues with charging the device and compatibility with apps designed for the iPhone.
Apple has maintained its silence over reports about glitches with its new tablet computer. New iPad owners have posted comments on Apple forums claiming that their wi-fi was poor or fluctuating, where other internet devices worked well. Today, new reports suggested there could also be issues with charging the device and compatibility with apps designed for the iPhone.
J & K Govt imposed ESMA to tackle emplotee strike
The Government of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday imposed the Essential Service Maintenance Act (ESMA) as government employees continued with their strike for the third consecutive day.
The employees have been on strike for the last three days to press their demand for the release of arrears prescribed by the Sixth Pay Commission Report and the enhancement of retirement age from 58 to 60.
The state's cabinet on Monday, at a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, decided to impose ESMA, which will deny employees their salaries if they do not come for work.
The employees have been on strike for the last three days to press their demand for the release of arrears prescribed by the Sixth Pay Commission Report and the enhancement of retirement age from 58 to 60.
The state's cabinet on Monday, at a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, decided to impose ESMA, which will deny employees their salaries if they do not come for work.
HTC Magic for Vodafone has worm - Trend Micro reports
Viruses have known to be making an attempt to infect mobile phones. It has now been reported that the manufacturing lines of HTC Magic being offered by Vodafone are likely to have been infected. An Internet Security firm called Trend Micro has discovered the presence of the virus.
Vodafone’s HTC Magic runs on the Android operating system. It so happened that one of the infected handsets was received by an employee of an anti virus firm called Panda Security. The Trend Micro blog has reported that a worm WORM_SILLY.QT is spreading with the smart phone memory. The moment the phone is connected to the PC the worm infects the recipient computer.
Vodafone’s HTC Magic runs on the Android operating system. It so happened that one of the infected handsets was received by an employee of an anti virus firm called Panda Security. The Trend Micro blog has reported that a worm WORM_SILLY.QT is spreading with the smart phone memory. The moment the phone is connected to the PC the worm infects the recipient computer.
Telecom Cos welcome online auction of spectrum
Telecom operators have endorsed the online mechanism designed by NM Rothschild for conducting 3G spectrum auction, saying the process virtually eliminates any scope for unrealistic bid.
All the top telecom firms including Airtel, Vodafone, Idea, Aircel, RCom and Tatas would be participating in the e-auction process, the first of its kind in the world, to acquire 3G spectrum for which the auction begins on April 9.
All the top telecom firms including Airtel, Vodafone, Idea, Aircel, RCom and Tatas would be participating in the e-auction process, the first of its kind in the world, to acquire 3G spectrum for which the auction begins on April 9.
Corporate frauds on the fast lane - KPMG
Corporate fraud in India is on the rise, a fact corroborated by 75 per cent of the top executives surveyed by consultancy firm KPMG.
An increasing number of employees are indulging in fraudulent activities, mostly driven by financial stress and dissatisfaction with their company management, according to ‘KPMG Fraud Survey Report 2010’. Global consultancy KPMG conducts the survey every two years across all sectors.
An increasing number of employees are indulging in fraudulent activities, mostly driven by financial stress and dissatisfaction with their company management, according to ‘KPMG Fraud Survey Report 2010’. Global consultancy KPMG conducts the survey every two years across all sectors.
Revaluation of Yuan - its China's choice
Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner said he was confident that China would see that it is in its own interest to make its currency more flexible, and said global economic recovery "looks quite strong now."
Geithner, in an interview on Tuesday with India's NDTV, said it was "China's choice" whether or not it revalues the yuan.
"As I said before and I'll say it again, but I want to make sure I am repeating myself, I am confident that China will decide it's in their interest to resume the move to a more flexible exchange rate, that they began some years ago and suspended in the midst of the crisis," he said in India's capital.
Geithner, in an interview on Tuesday with India's NDTV, said it was "China's choice" whether or not it revalues the yuan.
"As I said before and I'll say it again, but I want to make sure I am repeating myself, I am confident that China will decide it's in their interest to resume the move to a more flexible exchange rate, that they began some years ago and suspended in the midst of the crisis," he said in India's capital.
DoT conducts Mock auction - real auction on friday
The government today held mock auction for 3G spectrum and has convened a meeting tomorrow in which the bidders will be briefed about the nittty gritties of the real auction on Friday.
The Department of Telecom (DoT) conducted the mock auction to familiarise the nine 3G and 11 broadband wireless access (BWA) bidders with the system and clarify their technical queries about the auction.
Bidders logged onto the DoT's mock auction network since morning to understand the nitty gritties.
The Department of Telecom (DoT) conducted the mock auction to familiarise the nine 3G and 11 broadband wireless access (BWA) bidders with the system and clarify their technical queries about the auction.
Bidders logged onto the DoT's mock auction network since morning to understand the nitty gritties.
Reliance's Zapak to buy Codemasters' 50% shares
Anil Ambani Group company Reliance Big Entertainment today said it will acquire 50 per cent stake in U.K.-based gaming firm Codemasters.
Reliance Big Entertainment has agreed to acquire 50 per cent shareholding in Codemasters, the company said in a statement. The company, however, did not disclose amount involved in this deal.
Reliance Big Entertainment has agreed to acquire 50 per cent shareholding in Codemasters, the company said in a statement. The company, however, did not disclose amount involved in this deal.
India's Defence network systems compromised by Chinese hackers - China denies the report
China on Tuesday dismissed reports that Chinese hackers have broken into top secret files of the Indian Defence Ministry and embassies around the world, saying that it was firmly opposed to hacking and regards it as an international crime.
"We have been hearing frequently these kind of news and I do not know the purpose to stir up issues," Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Jiang Yu said, replying to questions about reports of hacking of sensitive Indian sites in the media today.
"We have been hearing frequently these kind of news and I do not know the purpose to stir up issues," Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Jiang Yu said, replying to questions about reports of hacking of sensitive Indian sites in the media today.
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