Indian's ruling top companies now..Well see this in the lights of Arun Sarin ( CEO of Vodafone), Laxmi Mittal (CEO Arcelor Mittal)Indra Nooyi ( CEO Pepsi) and now Vikram Pandit ( CEO of Citigroup) ...
A news from rediff has more to say ::
This week, Citigroup named as chief executive Vikram Pandit, a cerebral strategist with a degree in electrical engineering and one of the best minds in the business. Last month, Merrill Lynch named as chief executive John Thain, another cerebral strategist with a degree in electrical engineering and one of the best minds in the business.
Sunday, December 16, 2007
Wednesday, December 5, 2007
Anil Ambani faces troubles for Sardar Joke
Troubles for second richest man of India.
Seems like a Sardar Joke ( may or may not be intentional) has created some serious turn in his life.
A news from Times of India shows:
Lucknow Gurudwara Prabandhak Committee (LGPC) on Monday filed a complaint against Anil Ambani — the owner of Reliance Communication — protesting against a joke flashed on R-World, the cyber network of the corporate giant.
The complaint followed widespread Sikh reaction against a joke which compared a Sikh with an animal. Under the aegis of LGPC, the Sikhs threatened mass protests in Lucknow if Reliance didn't withdraw the joke and apologise.
Is it a publicity stunt ? No one knows....
Seems like a Sardar Joke ( may or may not be intentional) has created some serious turn in his life.
A news from Times of India shows:
Lucknow Gurudwara Prabandhak Committee (LGPC) on Monday filed a complaint against Anil Ambani — the owner of Reliance Communication — protesting against a joke flashed on R-World, the cyber network of the corporate giant.
The complaint followed widespread Sikh reaction against a joke which compared a Sikh with an animal. Under the aegis of LGPC, the Sikhs threatened mass protests in Lucknow if Reliance didn't withdraw the joke and apologise.
Is it a publicity stunt ? No one knows....
Thursday, November 29, 2007
India Iiteracy Statistics 2007
India has a bright future ahead... No doubt about that!
They say there will lack of manpower and crunch of qualified professionals in the future.
On what basis does this surveys come?
We find all people working on some or other job/office/business...everyone..
But what is the present condition?
Check out this news from rediff ,
Acknowledging it is home to 268 million of the world's 771 million illiterates, India on Wednesday cited plans to spend Rs 6,000 crores to make 85 per cent of Indians literate over the next five years.
The acknowledgement came at a presentation on the eve of a conference in New Delhi sponsored by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation.
The conference on Addressing the Literacy Challenge in South, Southwest and Central Asia: Building Partnerships and Promoting Innovative Approaches is scheduled for November 29-30.
The literacy rate reflected in census data in 2001 was 71 per cent among India's 15-to-35-year-olds. It placed the number of non-literates in 7+ age group at 304 million and in 15-35 age group at 100 million.
checkout the full news at rediff
They say there will lack of manpower and crunch of qualified professionals in the future.
On what basis does this surveys come?
We find all people working on some or other job/office/business...everyone..
But what is the present condition?
Check out this news from rediff ,
Acknowledging it is home to 268 million of the world's 771 million illiterates, India on Wednesday cited plans to spend Rs 6,000 crores to make 85 per cent of Indians literate over the next five years.
The acknowledgement came at a presentation on the eve of a conference in New Delhi sponsored by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation.
The conference on Addressing the Literacy Challenge in South, Southwest and Central Asia: Building Partnerships and Promoting Innovative Approaches is scheduled for November 29-30.
The literacy rate reflected in census data in 2001 was 71 per cent among India's 15-to-35-year-olds. It placed the number of non-literates in 7+ age group at 304 million and in 15-35 age group at 100 million.
checkout the full news at rediff
Tuesday, November 27, 2007
1.5 Lakh Suicides 1997 - 2005 : Who is responsible?
The rich are getting reacher and the poor and forced to die !!
In a shocking revealation and thats true with all the media reports coming along.
Here is one news from rediff,
1.5 lakh farmers committed suicide between 1997 and 2005November 22, 2007
'Sweets and crackers don't make Deepavali special'
The Sivakumars, Chennai-->A recent study conducted by Professor K Nagaraj, a senior economist specialising in rural development and agrarian issues at the Madras Institute of Development Studies on farmers' suicides, has come out with startling revelations.
His study says that 1.5 lakh farmers committed suicide between 1997 and 2005, and two thirds of them are from four states -- Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Madhya Pradesh (including the present Chhattisgarh). In this interview with contributing editor Shobha Warrier, he talks in detail about the study and its findings.
Full Story Here
In a shocking revealation and thats true with all the media reports coming along.
Here is one news from rediff,
1.5 lakh farmers committed suicide between 1997 and 2005November 22, 2007
'Sweets and crackers don't make Deepavali special'
The Sivakumars, Chennai-->A recent study conducted by Professor K Nagaraj, a senior economist specialising in rural development and agrarian issues at the Madras Institute of Development Studies on farmers' suicides, has come out with startling revelations.
His study says that 1.5 lakh farmers committed suicide between 1997 and 2005, and two thirds of them are from four states -- Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Madhya Pradesh (including the present Chhattisgarh). In this interview with contributing editor Shobha Warrier, he talks in detail about the study and its findings.
Full Story Here
Thursday, November 22, 2007
How clean you are ? Indo China Comparison
NEW DELHI: With less than half its population covered by sanitation facilities, India is the second worst in the world in this regard, next only to China, according to WaterAid India, an international organisation working on water, sanitation and hygiene.
According to a Unicef report, only 30% of the Indian population had access to proper sanitation though recent government figures say it's increased to nearly 47%.
Despite significant investments over the last 20 years, India still faces the most daunting sanitation challenge among countries in South Asia. It lags behind other South Asian countries like Bangladesh (4th ) and Pakistan (7th), said Depinder S Kapur of WaterAid India.
The booming population of towns coupled with poor drainage facilities make urban sanitation India's biggest challenge today. WaterAid says sanitation plays a vital role in reducing poverty. There is compelling evidence to show that sanitation brings the single greatest return on investment as compared to any development intervention (up to $9 for every $1 spent), it said.
According to a Unicef report, only 30% of the Indian population had access to proper sanitation though recent government figures say it's increased to nearly 47%.
Despite significant investments over the last 20 years, India still faces the most daunting sanitation challenge among countries in South Asia. It lags behind other South Asian countries like Bangladesh (4th ) and Pakistan (7th), said Depinder S Kapur of WaterAid India.
The booming population of towns coupled with poor drainage facilities make urban sanitation India's biggest challenge today. WaterAid says sanitation plays a vital role in reducing poverty. There is compelling evidence to show that sanitation brings the single greatest return on investment as compared to any development intervention (up to $9 for every $1 spent), it said.
Thursday, November 15, 2007
Richest Indians List November 2007
The count for Indians in the list of the richest is taking more time now.
Everyone is busy with shares and the upgoing trend of business while a slight concern of appreciating ruppee gives a slight set back in terms of annual profits.
Checkout the news from yahoo ( source forbes) :The four richest Indians are worth an astonishing $180 billion. Steel tycoon Lakshmi Mittal, who lives in London, is No. 1 again, worth $51 billion, but Mukesh Ambani, whose Reliance Industries is India's most valuable company, is quickly closing the gap. His net worth jumped $30.5 billion to $49 billion, making him the year's biggest gainer. His estranged brother Anil is close on his heels, up $30.2 billion to $45 billion.
Kushal Pal Singh, worth $35 billion after the listing of his flagship DLF, is now the world's richest real estate developer.
Full Article HereWednesday, November 14, 2007
Flying option to Bangalore Airport within the city
Interesting solution to the traffic problem!!
Bangalore International Airport Limited has decided to introduce an airline from the existing HAL airport to carry passengers.
It may sound good as one could cover the distance in half an hour (included take off and landing), but the problem is regarding the feasibility of this facility for the common man.The airline, which will be introduced to ferry passengers, will be premium class and could easily cost Rs 1,500 per head.
The choppers to be introduced by private airline companies will come up to Rs 1,200. Moreover, the chopper facility is available only to elite passengers.
Full Report here from Rediff News
Bangalore International Airport Limited has decided to introduce an airline from the existing HAL airport to carry passengers.
It may sound good as one could cover the distance in half an hour (included take off and landing), but the problem is regarding the feasibility of this facility for the common man.The airline, which will be introduced to ferry passengers, will be premium class and could easily cost Rs 1,500 per head.
The choppers to be introduced by private airline companies will come up to Rs 1,200. Moreover, the chopper facility is available only to elite passengers.
Full Report here from Rediff News
Tuesday, October 30, 2007
Mukesh Ambani World's Richest!!
Billionaire Mukesh Ambani on Monday became the richest person in the world, surpassing American software czar Bill Gates, Mexican business tycoon Carlos Slim Helu and famous investment guru Warren Buffett, courtesy the bull run in the stock market.
Following a strong share price rally today in his three group companies - India's most valued firm Reliance Industries [Get Quote], Reliance Petroleum [Get Quote] and Reliance Industrial Infrastructure Ltd [Get Quote] - the net worth of Mukesh Ambani rose to $63.2 billion (Rs 2,49,108 crore).
In comparison, the net worth of both Gates and Slim is estimated to be slightly lower at around $62.29 billion each, with Slim leading among the two by a narrow margin.
Warren Buffett, earlier the third richest in the world, also dropped one position with a net worth of about $56 billion.
Ambani's wealth of about Rs 2,49,000 crore (Rs 2.49 trillion) includes about Rs 2,10,000 crore (Rs 2,10 trillion) from RIL (50.98 per cent stake), Rs 37,500 crore (Rs 375 billion) from RPL (37.5 per cent) and Rs 2,100 crore (Rs 21 billion) from RIIL (46.23 per cent).
Read the full story here
Following a strong share price rally today in his three group companies - India's most valued firm Reliance Industries [Get Quote], Reliance Petroleum [Get Quote] and Reliance Industrial Infrastructure Ltd [Get Quote] - the net worth of Mukesh Ambani rose to $63.2 billion (Rs 2,49,108 crore).
In comparison, the net worth of both Gates and Slim is estimated to be slightly lower at around $62.29 billion each, with Slim leading among the two by a narrow margin.
Warren Buffett, earlier the third richest in the world, also dropped one position with a net worth of about $56 billion.
Ambani's wealth of about Rs 2,49,000 crore (Rs 2.49 trillion) includes about Rs 2,10,000 crore (Rs 2,10 trillion) from RIL (50.98 per cent stake), Rs 37,500 crore (Rs 375 billion) from RPL (37.5 per cent) and Rs 2,100 crore (Rs 21 billion) from RIIL (46.23 per cent).
Read the full story here
Tuesday, October 9, 2007
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Need to outsource work? Submit your RFP to get quotes. Access over 480,000 registered freelancers.
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Wednesday, October 3, 2007
India Numero Uno for BPO Destinations !!
Something to be proud of as an Indian again!
Five Indian cities have managed to lead in top 10 out of the 50 cities identified globally as ‘emerging outsourcing and IT services destinations.’
They are:
1. Chennai
2. Hyderabad
3. Pune
5. Kolkata
9. Chandigarh
21.Coimbatore
The Survey (CyberMedia's Global Services magazine) was conducted by Cyber Media in association with Tholons.
Behind India comes China with three hot cities - Shanghai at eighth position, Beijing at tenth and Shenzhen at thirteenth.
Five Indian cities have managed to lead in top 10 out of the 50 cities identified globally as ‘emerging outsourcing and IT services destinations.’
They are:
1. Chennai
2. Hyderabad
3. Pune
5. Kolkata
9. Chandigarh
21.Coimbatore
The Survey (CyberMedia's Global Services magazine) was conducted by Cyber Media in association with Tholons.
Behind India comes China with three hot cities - Shanghai at eighth position, Beijing at tenth and Shenzhen at thirteenth.
Friday, July 27, 2007
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Tuesday, July 24, 2007
Intel Classmate PC 18K for India
Finally the Classmate PC is here with Intel and top 3
According to PCWorld.com,
Intel Corp. has tied with three large Indian PC vendors to assemble the Classmate PC, a PC specially designed for schools. The three vendors -- HCL Infosystems Ltd., Wipro Ltd., and Zenith Computers Ltd. -- will start shipping the product to Indian schools next month.
Classmate PC from Intel at a price of 18 ,000 Indian Rupees (US$450), with the education software and Wi-Fi connectivity available at extra cost.
The Classmate PC will be sold only to schools, and not through retail channels to consumers, John McClure, Intel's director for marketing in South Asia said on Monday. The Classmate PC has been specially designed to work in a networked classroom environment, and comes with software and features that give the teacher in the classroom control over the dissemination of content to students' PCs, he said.
Tuesday, July 17, 2007
H1 Worries Hike raising concerns
More Tensions for H1B Visa Aspirants
According to Indiatimes.com,
WASHINGTON: H1B aspirants in the US could face stringent background checks according to the latest advisory by the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) for employers.
The FBI has laid out specific scenarios on its website for employers to check for possible 'spies' in their organisations. It has listed 'students and educators' as one of the favourite 'cover-ups' used by agents. That's not all. The FBI, on its website, has put up a list of 'collection strategies' that agents use to get their hands on US technology.
Full News here
According to Indiatimes.com,
WASHINGTON: H1B aspirants in the US could face stringent background checks according to the latest advisory by the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) for employers.
The FBI has laid out specific scenarios on its website for employers to check for possible 'spies' in their organisations. It has listed 'students and educators' as one of the favourite 'cover-ups' used by agents. That's not all. The FBI, on its website, has put up a list of 'collection strategies' that agents use to get their hands on US technology.
Full News here
Friday, July 13, 2007
US Senate Chanting Hindu Prayer !!
Believe it or not, its true!!
According to the news at rediff.com which reads as :
History was created in the United States Senate at 9.30 am on Thursday, when Rajan Zed, the Hindu chaplain of the Indian Association of Northern Nevada, opened the Senate with a Hindu prayer.
This is the first such instance since the formation of the powerful Upper House in 1979.
A few Christian fundamentalists protested and began screaming, while holding the Bible aloft, "Lord Jesus, protect us from this abomination."
Officers from the Sergeant of Arms' office ejected one after the other (three were taken away) from the Senate gallery which looks down on the floor.
The president pro-tem of the Senate, had to beat the podium with his gavel thrice. He requested Zed to halt his prayer just as he was about to begin, and called on the Sergeant of Arms to restore order in the Senate Chamber.
A Senate aide said these people probably had gotten visitor's passes to the Senate gallery through a Senator's office and noted that "disrupting a Senate in the chamber is a criminal offense and they can be arrested."
A few minutes later, Zed delivered his prayer which took no more than 90 seconds, which as per the instructions from the Office of the Chaplain of the Senate had to be delivered exclusively and entirely in English.
Wednesday, July 11, 2007
Monday, July 9, 2007
Taj Mahal Makes to the Top Seven Wonders !!
Thanks for the multi-directional advertisements and announcements.
Technology - Media has served the purpose and finally India's own Taj Mahal made it to the Top 7 Modern Day Wonders !!
New Seven Wonders of the World:
# The Colosseum, Rome
# The Great Wall of China
# Machu Picchu, Peru
# Petra, Jordan
# Taj Mahal, India
# Statue of the Christ Redeemer, Brazil
# The Pyramid of Chichen Itza, Mexico
Technology - Media has served the purpose and finally India's own Taj Mahal made it to the Top 7 Modern Day Wonders !!
New Seven Wonders of the World:
# The Colosseum, Rome
# The Great Wall of China
# Machu Picchu, Peru
# Petra, Jordan
# Taj Mahal, India
# Statue of the Christ Redeemer, Brazil
# The Pyramid of Chichen Itza, Mexico
Thursday, July 5, 2007
Yahoo's Smiley : 25 Running this year!!
According to the news at Techtree.com :
This year reportedly marks the 25th anniversary of the emoticon, a form of expression that has today become one of the most recognized symbols in digital communication.
First introduced in 1982, the smiley :) and his buddies have religiously added that much needed layer of expression to routine digital conversations. Emoticons have helped people better express themselves in otherwise impersonal conversations.
Jeff Bonforte, vice president, Yahoo! Messenger, said, "Nearly 85 percent of people using Yahoo! Messenger daily rely on emoticons to add color and character to their communication. Our users are the experts, and to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the emoticon, we are asking Yahoo! Messenger users to create the next generation of smiley faces."
Keep Smiling :)
This year reportedly marks the 25th anniversary of the emoticon, a form of expression that has today become one of the most recognized symbols in digital communication.
First introduced in 1982, the smiley :) and his buddies have religiously added that much needed layer of expression to routine digital conversations. Emoticons have helped people better express themselves in otherwise impersonal conversations.
Jeff Bonforte, vice president, Yahoo! Messenger, said, "Nearly 85 percent of people using Yahoo! Messenger daily rely on emoticons to add color and character to their communication. Our users are the experts, and to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the emoticon, we are asking Yahoo! Messenger users to create the next generation of smiley faces."
Keep Smiling :)
Monday, July 2, 2007
Artificial Life : Landmark Breakthrough by Scientists
Life Saving news or News for the New World ? You Decide
According to Gulf News Archieve,
Scientists could create the first new form of artificial life within months after a landmark breakthrough in which they turned one bacterium into another.
In a development that has triggered unease and excitement in equal measure, scientists in the US took the whole genetic makeup - or genome - of a bacterial cell and transplanted it into a different species.
This then began to grow and multiply in the lab, turning into the first species in the process.
The team that carried out the first "species transplant" says it plans within months to do the same thing with a synthetic genome made from scratch in the laboratory. If that experiment works, it will mark the creation of a synthetic lifeform.
Friday, June 29, 2007
Rich India Poor India : Latest News
India is getting richer or the richer are getting more rich ?
The strong growth in the stock market and real estate prices is swelling the ranks of millionaires in the country, which had 1,00,015 high networth individuals (HNWIs) last year, a 20.5 per cent increase in the number and second only to Singapore with a 21.2 per cent surge.
A high networth individual has financial assets (excluding primary residence) exceeding US$ 1 million (Rs 4.1 crore). Indian had 83,000 dollar millionaires in 2005.
THE FIGURES
• A high networth individual (HNWI) has assets exceeding $1 million (Rs 4.1 crore)
• An Ultra-HNWI has assets exceeding $30 million (Rs 123 crore)
• Number of HNWIs worldwide last year was 95 lakh , with $37.2 trillion
• Number of Ultra-HNWIs 94,970
• HNWIs shift more money into real estate, 29% of investments in Asia
Read the full story here
The strong growth in the stock market and real estate prices is swelling the ranks of millionaires in the country, which had 1,00,015 high networth individuals (HNWIs) last year, a 20.5 per cent increase in the number and second only to Singapore with a 21.2 per cent surge.
A high networth individual has financial assets (excluding primary residence) exceeding US$ 1 million (Rs 4.1 crore). Indian had 83,000 dollar millionaires in 2005.
THE FIGURES
• A high networth individual (HNWI) has assets exceeding $1 million (Rs 4.1 crore)
• An Ultra-HNWI has assets exceeding $30 million (Rs 123 crore)
• Number of HNWIs worldwide last year was 95 lakh , with $37.2 trillion
• Number of Ultra-HNWIs 94,970
• HNWIs shift more money into real estate, 29% of investments in Asia
Read the full story here
Thursday, June 28, 2007
World's Largest storage HDD available !
According to Techtree,
Seagate is reportedly launching hard drives; namely the Barracuda 7200.11 and the Barracuda ES.2 that deliver up to 1TB of capacity, and that are meant for both desktop PC and enterprise applications.
A 3.5-inch format drive, the Barracuda 7200.11 spins at 7,200rpm and holds up to 1TB of data.
This 1TB drive with four 250GB platters that use Seagate's second generation perpendicular recording technology, sports a sustained rate of 105MB/s and a serial ATA (SATA) II interface running at 3GB/s.
The 7200.11 has a low power rating of 8 Watts at idle, making for energy efficiency and cooler operation. The acoustics are as low as 2.7 Bels.
The other drive, the Barracuda ES.2, is the enterprise version, with improved mean time before failure. The drive, having both SATA and SAS (serial attached SCSI) interfaces, again holds up to 1TB of data.
Both new hard drives feature Seagate's power-saving 'PowerTrim' technology, wherein if the drives are reading, separate read electronics can be switched off. Similarly so when the drives are writing...
According to Seagate, the power-controlling mechanism within the drives yields up to 25 percent of power saving over say a drive without the mechanism.
Seagate said its Barracuda ES.2 and 7200.11 1TB hard drives will begin shipping in the third quarter of this year. The 1TB Barracuda 7200.11 will likely be priced at $399.99 (Rs 18,000 approx).
Seagate is reportedly launching hard drives; namely the Barracuda 7200.11 and the Barracuda ES.2 that deliver up to 1TB of capacity, and that are meant for both desktop PC and enterprise applications.
A 3.5-inch format drive, the Barracuda 7200.11 spins at 7,200rpm and holds up to 1TB of data.
This 1TB drive with four 250GB platters that use Seagate's second generation perpendicular recording technology, sports a sustained rate of 105MB/s and a serial ATA (SATA) II interface running at 3GB/s.
The 7200.11 has a low power rating of 8 Watts at idle, making for energy efficiency and cooler operation. The acoustics are as low as 2.7 Bels.
The other drive, the Barracuda ES.2, is the enterprise version, with improved mean time before failure. The drive, having both SATA and SAS (serial attached SCSI) interfaces, again holds up to 1TB of data.
Both new hard drives feature Seagate's power-saving 'PowerTrim' technology, wherein if the drives are reading, separate read electronics can be switched off. Similarly so when the drives are writing...
According to Seagate, the power-controlling mechanism within the drives yields up to 25 percent of power saving over say a drive without the mechanism.
Seagate said its Barracuda ES.2 and 7200.11 1TB hard drives will begin shipping in the third quarter of this year. The 1TB Barracuda 7200.11 will likely be priced at $399.99 (Rs 18,000 approx).
Monday, June 25, 2007
e-waste Problem in India
The Silicon Valley of India, home to around 1,700 information technology companies, is now grappling with serious hazards posed by the increasing volume of electronic waste (e-waste).
The IT hub generates anywhere about 8,000 tonnes of e-waste annually and the issue needs to be accorded top priority, feels J Parthasarathy, Director, Software Technology Park of India (STPI), Bangalore.
The e-waste agency (EWA), a Bangalore-based NGO, supported by Indo-German Swiss e-Waste initiative, has already put forward a proposal before the Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF) to enact a legislation on the issue.
Full story here
The IT hub generates anywhere about 8,000 tonnes of e-waste annually and the issue needs to be accorded top priority, feels J Parthasarathy, Director, Software Technology Park of India (STPI), Bangalore.
The e-waste agency (EWA), a Bangalore-based NGO, supported by Indo-German Swiss e-Waste initiative, has already put forward a proposal before the Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF) to enact a legislation on the issue.
Full story here
Friday, June 22, 2007
Retail Marketing Boom in India
Smaller cities in India, China and Russia are emerging as the new hotspots for the retail industry as global chains leapfrog larger cities and enter emerging markets through second-rung cities, says a report by management consulting firm A T Kearney.
“As larger cities in India, China and Russia reach retail saturation, some retailers are entering countries through smaller second- and third-tier cities where consumers are ready to embrace Western-style retail concepts and products thanks to the influence of television, movies and the Internet,” it says.
The sixth annual Global Retail Development Index (GRDI), a study of retail investment attractiveness among 30 emerging markets, ranks emerging countries on a set of 25 variables, including economic and political risk, retail market attractiveness, retail saturation levels, and the difference between gross domestic product growth and retail growth. The index focuses on opportunities for mass merchant and food retailers, which are typically the bellwether for modern retailing concepts in a country.
More info here
“As larger cities in India, China and Russia reach retail saturation, some retailers are entering countries through smaller second- and third-tier cities where consumers are ready to embrace Western-style retail concepts and products thanks to the influence of television, movies and the Internet,” it says.
The sixth annual Global Retail Development Index (GRDI), a study of retail investment attractiveness among 30 emerging markets, ranks emerging countries on a set of 25 variables, including economic and political risk, retail market attractiveness, retail saturation levels, and the difference between gross domestic product growth and retail growth. The index focuses on opportunities for mass merchant and food retailers, which are typically the bellwether for modern retailing concepts in a country.
More info here
Wednesday, June 20, 2007
Google's Electric Car
NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- Google said Tuesday it is getting in on the development of electric vehicles, awarding $1 million in grants and inviting applicants to bid for another $10 million in funding to develop plug-in hybrid electric vehicles capable of getting 70 to 100 miles per gallon.
The project, called the RechargeIT initiative and run from Google's philanthropic arm, Google.org, aims to further the development of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles - cars or trucks that have both a gasoline engine and advanced batteries that recharge by plugging into the nation's electric grid.
"Since most Americans drive less than 35 miles per day, you easily could drive mostly on electricity with the gas tank as a safety net," Dan Reicher, director of Climate and Energy Initiatives for Google.org, wrote on the organization's Web site. "In preliminary results from our test fleet, on average the plug-in hybrid gas mileage was 30-plus mpg higher than that of the regular hybrids."
The project also aims to develop vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology, allowing cars to sell their stored power back to the nation's electricity grid during times of peak demand.
read the full story here
Mumbai in Top 10 Business Flow Hub Destinations
Mumbaikars again a news to feel proud of !!
According to IBNLIVE.com
Driven by high trade volumes for equities and good presence of global banking and financial services firms, Mumbai has grabbed a place in the list of world's top 10 financial flow hubs, beating Hong Kong and Beijing in China.
The city has been ranked 10th among the world's biggest centres of commerce in terms of the financial flow volumes in a survey compiled by Mastercard Worldwide, which takes into consideration size of financial services network besides equity, bond, derivatives and commodity contract transactions.
The list, led by London and New York on the first two slots, include two other Asian cities — Tokyo at fifth and Seoul at sixth positions, but does not have any representation from China — another emerging Asian economy.
The other cities include Chicago, Frankfurt, Paris, Madrid and Milan. "The Asia/Pacific, Middle East and Africa (APMEA) region boasts of three cities which got included in the premier league — Tokyo, Seoul and Mumbai due to their high trading volumes in bonds and equities," Mastercard Worldwide said in its first Worldwide Centres of Commerce Index study.
According to IBNLIVE.com
Driven by high trade volumes for equities and good presence of global banking and financial services firms, Mumbai has grabbed a place in the list of world's top 10 financial flow hubs, beating Hong Kong and Beijing in China.
The city has been ranked 10th among the world's biggest centres of commerce in terms of the financial flow volumes in a survey compiled by Mastercard Worldwide, which takes into consideration size of financial services network besides equity, bond, derivatives and commodity contract transactions.
The list, led by London and New York on the first two slots, include two other Asian cities — Tokyo at fifth and Seoul at sixth positions, but does not have any representation from China — another emerging Asian economy.
The other cities include Chicago, Frankfurt, Paris, Madrid and Milan. "The Asia/Pacific, Middle East and Africa (APMEA) region boasts of three cities which got included in the premier league — Tokyo, Seoul and Mumbai due to their high trading volumes in bonds and equities," Mastercard Worldwide said in its first Worldwide Centres of Commerce Index study.
Monday, June 18, 2007
Population : India : China : World : Records
How old are you ?
Today’s India is characterised by a large population of young people. Approximately half of our country’s population is less than 25 years old.
Here are some facts about world's longetivity (age) records.
Today’s India is characterised by a large population of young people. Approximately half of our country’s population is less than 25 years old.
Here are some facts about world's longetivity (age) records.
- Japan's Tomoji Tanabe, now the world's oldest man turned 111.
- The official world record for the oldest proven individual remains 122 years, 164 days in the case of Jeanne Calment of France (Feb. 21, 1875-Aug. 4, 1997).
- Helen Stetter of Nebraska, USA. on her 113th birthday (Nov 18 2006), Ms. Stetter passed away June 1 2007, as the world's fourth-oldest person. ( Source: Yahoo)
- India's median age is 24.9, and the population growth rate of 1.38% per annum; there are 22.01 births per 1000 people per year (Source : Wikipedia)
- India should invest more money on education and improve its literacy rate. According to CIA World Fact Book, China's literacy rate is 90.9% and India's literacy rate is only 59.5%.
Wednesday, June 13, 2007
Indians and Computers per Indian
One in every 50 Indians have access to a personal computer with the total installed base in the country touching 22 million units.
The personal computer (PC) market in India witnessed 20% growth in unit shipments in fiscal 2006-07, according to IDC.
At the year-end, HP retained the top spot with a market share of 21.2%, followed by HCL at 13.5% and Lenovo at 9.5%, in terms of unit shipments of both desktops and notebooks. In commercial desktop PC shipments, HCL led the market, followed by HP and Lenovo, whereas in consumer desktop PC shipments, HP was the leader, followed by HCL and Zenith.
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The personal computer (PC) market in India witnessed 20% growth in unit shipments in fiscal 2006-07, according to IDC.
At the year-end, HP retained the top spot with a market share of 21.2%, followed by HCL at 13.5% and Lenovo at 9.5%, in terms of unit shipments of both desktops and notebooks. In commercial desktop PC shipments, HCL led the market, followed by HP and Lenovo, whereas in consumer desktop PC shipments, HP was the leader, followed by HCL and Zenith.
Read more here
Monday, June 11, 2007
Orkut - A threat to society and culture ?
Orkut - A threat to society and culture ?
A right-wing Hindu group has asked public Internet centres in India to partly block access to Orkut, and is making a software to monitor abusive communities on the popular social networking site operated by Google.
The student wing of the Shiv Sena party said many Indians use Orkut to bad-mouth religious groups and disturb communal harmony, and also spread misinformation about India.
The group is part of a growing band of cultural vigilantes opposed to what they see as increasing mimicry of the West. It often stops St. Valentine's Day celebrations, attacks clubs and pubs and prevents screening of sexually bold films.
"Orkut is used by many destructive elements to spread canards about India, Hindus, our gods and cultural heritage," said Abhijit Phanse, president of Bharatiya Vidyarthi Sena, the student group.
"We are gently telling Internet cafe owners that it is their responsibility to see that surfers do not use their facility to carry out such hate campaigns," he said.
"Or else, we will have to do that job for them."
Last week, dozens of Shiv Sena workers vandalised some Internet centres, saying they were not stopping their customers from accessing Orkut groups involved in sending hate messages.
Read the full story here
A right-wing Hindu group has asked public Internet centres in India to partly block access to Orkut, and is making a software to monitor abusive communities on the popular social networking site operated by Google.
The student wing of the Shiv Sena party said many Indians use Orkut to bad-mouth religious groups and disturb communal harmony, and also spread misinformation about India.
The group is part of a growing band of cultural vigilantes opposed to what they see as increasing mimicry of the West. It often stops St. Valentine's Day celebrations, attacks clubs and pubs and prevents screening of sexually bold films.
"Orkut is used by many destructive elements to spread canards about India, Hindus, our gods and cultural heritage," said Abhijit Phanse, president of Bharatiya Vidyarthi Sena, the student group.
"We are gently telling Internet cafe owners that it is their responsibility to see that surfers do not use their facility to carry out such hate campaigns," he said.
"Or else, we will have to do that job for them."
Last week, dozens of Shiv Sena workers vandalised some Internet centres, saying they were not stopping their customers from accessing Orkut groups involved in sending hate messages.
Read the full story here
India's Mobile Market Growth Stats
India's scorching pace of growth in the mobile space continued in May with another half million GSM connections added in the month.
The all-India GSM subscriber base grew from 125.57 million in April 2006 to 130.6 million in May 2007. There was an overall growth of 4.02 per cent over the previous month.
“COAI is pleased with the growth of the GSM subscribers, which is being driven primarily by aggressive network expansions by the operators coupled with decreasing tariffs and increasing affordability,” said TV Ramachandran, director-general, Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI).
Read the full story here
The all-India GSM subscriber base grew from 125.57 million in April 2006 to 130.6 million in May 2007. There was an overall growth of 4.02 per cent over the previous month.
“COAI is pleased with the growth of the GSM subscribers, which is being driven primarily by aggressive network expansions by the operators coupled with decreasing tariffs and increasing affordability,” said TV Ramachandran, director-general, Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI).
Read the full story here
Monday, June 4, 2007
India is Numero Uno in Junk Mails !!
India is the global leader in junk mails with a whopping 91 per cent of all its electronic mail messages constituting spam, but ranks lowest in incidence of viruses, a media report said.
Hong Kong ranks second on the global chart with 76.7 per cent of junk mails followed closely by Israel with 70 per cent of all messages being spam, Ynetnews reported.
The report quoted the results of a research carried out by an internet security company published in the electronic journal Rid it Now.
Read the full story here
Hong Kong ranks second on the global chart with 76.7 per cent of junk mails followed closely by Israel with 70 per cent of all messages being spam, Ynetnews reported.
The report quoted the results of a research carried out by an internet security company published in the electronic journal Rid it Now.
Read the full story here
Monday, May 28, 2007
First Trillionaire of India
Mukesh first to be trillionaire in India
Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani is now the only trillionaire in the country. A sharp surge in the share prices of his group companies has helped him cross the landmark.
The combined market capitalisation of the four Mukesh Ambani-group companies — RIL, Reliance Petroleum, Indian Petrochemicals Corporation Ltd and Reliance Industrial Infrastructure Ltd — has crossed the Rs 2,50,000-crore mark. The promoter holding in these companies is over Rs 1,30,000 crore.
Younger brother Anil Ambani is also close to the landmark. He has around Rs 90,000 crore of wealth in the stock market through his holdings in various group companies. The investor wealth in the four Anil Ambani- group firms — Reliance Communications, Reliance Capital, Reliance Energy and Reliance Natural Resources Ltd — has reached Rs 1,42,384 crore, while the total promoter holding is estimated at Rs 87,000 crore.
Mukesh Ambani, based on his direct and indirect holdings in the group companies, is estimated to have control of shares worth Rs 1,11,000 crore. The wealth of the two brothers also includes the value of shares held in the names of their children, wives and holding firms.
Source : Calcutta TelegraphSunday, May 27, 2007
Latest Movie Reviews this week
Hello Friends !
This is another weekend and time to go for a movie, right?
Which one will you choose, we have the following options :
Cheeni Kum
Ek Chalis Ki Last Local
Shootout at Lokhandwala
If you have already seen one/all of them, why not share your views and comments for those who haven't.
Your Review will help in making good decisions and save time and money too...
Cheers!!
Hi,
-about 1:40 ki last local do not waste your time.
Kind Regards,
Pravin Apshinge.
SHOOT OUT REALY BAKWAS YAAR............
-- Abhijit
This is another weekend and time to go for a movie, right?
Which one will you choose, we have the following options :
Cheeni Kum
Ek Chalis Ki Last Local
Shootout at Lokhandwala
If you have already seen one/all of them, why not share your views and comments for those who haven't.
Your Review will help in making good decisions and save time and money too...
Cheers!!
Hi,
-about 1:40 ki last local do not waste your time.
Kind Regards,
Pravin Apshinge.
I saw the movie Shoot at Lokhand vala
It is based on real story.
The story was good but the songs are really bad.
Only one song is good for time pass "Ganpat ".
-- Vyankatesh
-- Vyankatesh
SHOOT OUT REALY BAKWAS YAAR............
-- Abhijit
Friday, May 25, 2007
5 Digit SMS Code Soon in India !!
India, the world’s fastest growing telecom market has pushed up country's tele-density from 13.09% in April 2006 to 18.7% by the end of April 2007.
The domestic telecom subscriber is undoubtedly growing but to get a correct figure on the key indices like number of additions per month.
The telecom ministry has extended the deadline for making five-digit SMS code mandatory to December 31 from May 31.
The extension is being given to enable telecom companies move over to the new short code services from the existing 4- and 6-digit SMS codes.
According to ministry sources, a communication regarding this was earlier sent by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) to telecom service providers.
The Department of Telecommunications is set to issue guidelines for telemarketers in order to check unsolicited commercial calls.
This was after a request by telecom majors, who had sought more time to change their systems and technology to comply with the government order.
Last year, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India had asked all telecommunication companies to move over to 5-digit SMS code.
The decision to standardise the codes was taken under the National Numbering Plan 2003 issued by the DoT.
The domestic telecom subscriber is undoubtedly growing but to get a correct figure on the key indices like number of additions per month.
The telecom ministry has extended the deadline for making five-digit SMS code mandatory to December 31 from May 31.
The extension is being given to enable telecom companies move over to the new short code services from the existing 4- and 6-digit SMS codes.
According to ministry sources, a communication regarding this was earlier sent by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) to telecom service providers.
The Department of Telecommunications is set to issue guidelines for telemarketers in order to check unsolicited commercial calls.
This was after a request by telecom majors, who had sought more time to change their systems and technology to comply with the government order.
Last year, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India had asked all telecommunication companies to move over to 5-digit SMS code.
The decision to standardise the codes was taken under the National Numbering Plan 2003 issued by the DoT.
Wednesday, May 23, 2007
Proud to be a Mumbaikar
Mumbaikars are the richest indians !!
How ?
Well ,
Mumbai is worlds 7th most costly place to live and ranked 1st for India beating Shanghai (China) which is placed on 8th position and on whose lines the government is planning to develop the Indian financial hub.. Mumbai has been ranked as one of the world's top 10 expensive locations in terms of accommodation cost.
If you don't agree tell me why not you should be proud ?
How ?
Well ,
Mumbai is worlds 7th most costly place to live and ranked 1st for India beating Shanghai (China) which is placed on 8th position and on whose lines the government is planning to develop the Indian financial hub.. Mumbai has been ranked as one of the world's top 10 expensive locations in terms of accommodation cost.
The list comprises Hong Kong, Tokyo, New York, Moscow, Seoul, London, Mumbai, Shanghai, Caracas (Venezuela) and Paris (in order of their position), according to a study by International Human Resource organisation ECA International.
Read the complete story hereIf you don't agree tell me why not you should be proud ?
Sunday, May 6, 2007
Spiderman 3 Review
Movie Review Topic Today is : Spiderman 3
We know Spiderman is spinning webs all around the globe and his fan include kids and young to elder people too.
Let all know
What you think about Spiderman ?
What you think about Superheroes ?
Have you seen the movie ? Are you planning to go?
Howz the movie as compared with previous ones?
What you like the most and what not?
Pravin
Based on our feedbacks we give
+ Human value to Super hero
+ Emotions well defined
- Not a typical Hollywood movie
Wednesday, May 2, 2007
RankingSense
Hello friends,
I have found some good information on Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and Search Engine Marketing (SEM) at Indian SEO blog
Let me know your comments and feedbacks.
Check 123
Yes now you can post your views/comments online
Send a mail to pShivarkar.express2008@blogger.com and ur done!
Regards,
Pravin Shivarkar
Sunday, April 22, 2007
Welcome to My Fav Post
Hello Friends!!!!
Welcome to your own place to express all your likes, dislikes, views and opinions, what you liked, why you liked, what change you want and how you can help all .
You can introduce yourself if you want to.
Feel free to post just keep it a good place !!
Alll the best
Pravin
Welcome to your own place to express all your likes, dislikes, views and opinions, what you liked, why you liked, what change you want and how you can help all .
You can introduce yourself if you want to.
Feel free to post just keep it a good place !!
Alll the best
Pravin
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