KT GROUP into construction business

KT Group is into the construction business, but with an innovative approach. The company focuses on redeveloping old dilapidated buildings. Certainly, a great way to accommodate the country’s ever increasing population. Having said that, there is no doubt that the company has proven its mettle over the past decade in developing new projects. In this short span of time KT Group has earned a reputation of building prestigious homes with immaculate quality and timely delivery. The key for the company is its young and enthusiastic team which believes in delivering the best and living up to customer expectations

RENAULT DUSTER SUV segment

Renault’s much awaited model in the SUV segment ‘Duster’ has finally hit the Indian roads. With some striking looks and features of a premium luxury vehicle, the Duster is designed to serve mid size families aiming to have a bigger car. It is also loaded with 1.5L dCI engine delivering 110PS for a smoother ride yet it’s not a fuel guzzler. The petrol Duster delivers a mileage of 13.24kmpl while the 85PS diesel model is touted to return as much as 20.45kmpl. All in all it’s a complete power-packed package for both city drive and highway cruise.

Nokia 808 Pure View TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Nokia 808 Pure View

Nokia 808 Pure View is offering a complete cinematic experience, the world’s first super camera phone is aligned with Dolby Digital Plus surround sound technology and 41MP sensor with Carl Zeiss optics technology as well. You can now sit back and enjoy full 1080 HD video recording with extraordinary Nokia Rich Recording. Phone camera enthusiasts can finally let their hair down.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• High resolution 41MP camera with Carl Zeiss optics
• Dolby Digital Plus 5.1 channel surround sound
• Full HD 1080 video recording with 4X loseless zoom
• Price: Rs.33,900

ENIGMA INTENSE E-BIKE Electronic Operating Bike

ENIGMA

If the ever rising fuel prices and high maintenance costs of your vehicle have been daunting you everyday, you surely must check out the electronically operating bikes from Enigma. Available in three different models and some alluring features, the bikes can travel upto 60 kms on an average on full battery charge with a maximum speed of 25kmph, thus redefining the way you commute. Also, with a near zero percent carbon emission, you can also contribute to a pollution free environment by using a ecofriendly mode of transport.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Travels 60km on an average per recharge
• Near zero carbon emission maximum speed of @25kmph
• Battery charging duration 6-8 hours
• Price: Rs. 28,600 - 31,900

DENTSU ACQUIRES AEGIS MEDIA

Japanese ad marketing giant Dentsu has surprised the advertising industry by announcing a whopping £ 3.2-billion takeover of the UK media planning firm Aegis. The news comes just a few months after Dentsu ended a long-standing relationship with Publicis. The proposed acquisition will allow Dentsu to create “a new global communications network for the digital age”. The move will also pitchfork the Tokyo-based company at the helm in the Asia-Pacific region and make it the second-largest advertising agency in western Europe. Being the biggest deal ever in the 111-year-long history of the company, it will help Dentsu to make significant gains from Aegis’ fast-growing digital business and its long established European network. From an analytical perspective, by acquiring Aegis which has a good presence in the US market as well, Dentsu will be looking to grow its business in northern America but it will have to contend with American biggies like Omnicom and WPP. As a combined group with a huge potential, Dentsu and Aegis will offer integrated solutions and enhanced quality services to its clients. The combination of Dentsu and Aegis will include at least 71 out of the top 100 marketers as clients on a combined basis.

AMAZON TO LAUNCH ITS OWN SMARTPHONE

A lot is being speculated about the possible entry of Amazon into the smartphone arena. The world’s biggest online retailer is all set to join hands for an Android based platform with Chinese company Foxconn (which incidentally is also the manufacturer for Apple Inc.’s iPhone). Amazon may not possess huge chunks of money as its competitors like Apple, Google and Microsoft have for developing a business that requires plenty of patents to protect its forte. However, it has the advantage of its 100 million plus customer base. The move will ensure a better presence for Amazon in a rapidly growing smartphone market. It also enjoys a strong distribution network, which is expected to stay receptive to the new endeavour. But it will have to create relevant retailing and branding strategies to match the bar with the rest, including Facebook. The company also needs to build its assets strategically to face the core competencies of leaders like Apple and Samsung. However, learning from the earlier mistakes of its rivals and trying not not repeat them may help the company. Nevertheless, competition in the smartphone space is set to get more intense as more players join the fray.

Kavya Dhalangal Music Album by Actress KAVYA MADHAVAN

The Debut Musical Audio Album "KAVYADALANGAL" of the famous malayalam movie actress KAVYA MADHAVAN has been released. The Kavya Dhalangal album details has been listed below.

• Author : KAVYA MADHAVAN
• Composer : KAVYA MADHAVAN, TWINZ TUNES
• Artists :  JYOLSNA, K S CHITRA, KAVYA MADHAVAN, RIMI TOMY, SUCHITH SURESAN, SUJATHA MOHAN, SWETHA MOHAN, VIDHU PRATHAP

KavyaDhalangal Album Song Titles

• ENNE ARINJUVO KRISHNA
• PARAYATHE PANDE
• MAZHA MAZHA
• ORU PONVEENAYAY
• MELLE MELLE
• CHANCHAKKAM
• ERINJENTE ULLIL NEE
• EN KHALBIL

SBI Education Loans for higher education

SBI Education Loans- Providing support for higher education

SBI Student Loan scheme is based on IBA Model Education loan scheme. Under this scheme, Education Loans are granted to Indian Nationals for pursuing higher education in India and abroad where admission has been secured. All regular Degree/ Diploma courses in India which are recognized by AICTE/UGC / Other Governing Councils like IMC, INC, DGCA etc. are considered for finance under the scheme. For studies abroad, loans are extended for job oriented Professional/Technical Degree and PG Diploma courses offered by reputed Universities for Undergraduate & Post-Graduate studies like MCA, MBA, MS etc.The maximum loan amount which can be availed under the scheme is Rs. 10 lacs for studies in India and Rs. 20 lacs for studies abroad. Repayment will commence one year after completion of course or 6 months after securing a job, whichever is earlier and the loan can be repaid in 5-7 years. No processing fee/ upfront charges are taken.

• 0.50% concession for girl students
• 1% concession if the interest is serviced promptly during moratorium period

Any student who is an Indian National and has secured admission to a recognized College/ University can avail of an education loan from our Bank. The student has to approach the nearest Branch with the required documents.

Garden City College affiliated to Bangalore University

Garden City College is an internationally acclaimed Institution that has focused on student centric programmes and evolved into a higher learning centre. It was established in the year 1994. It is one of the few institutions permanently affiliated to Bangalore University. It has excelled in the field of education with the introduction of job oriented competent courses that are relevant to the industry. The host of qualitative practices with the emphasis on life is the highlightr students world over opting for GCC. The professional courses are approved by AICTE (All India Council for Technical Education), New Delhi, Govt. of India. In the wake of adopting qualitative measures it has been certified by TUV Germany as an ISO 9001:2008 Institution. The prestigious NAAC (National Assessment and Accreditation Council) an autonomous body of the UGC, Govt. of India has re-accredited the College with ‘A’ grade. Students from 72 nations and from all the States and Union Territories of India have made Garden City College heir home for knowledge.

Dr. BV RAMAN Birth Centenary Year Celebrations

The Dr. B. V. Raman Centenary Year Celebrations event will be held at the MES College Premises, Malleswaram, Bangalore 560003 in association with Prof. M. P. L. Sastry Education Foundation’s Indological Research Centre and Astrological Institutes of Karnataka  on 5th August 2012.

There will be free consultations by expert consultants. Simultaneously there also have expert scholars speak on various relevant aspects of astrology in one's life such as Sade Sathi, Kuja Dosha, Kala Sarpa Dosha, Marital Problems, Education, Marriage, Remedial Measures, Foreign Travel, etc.

Kishor Satya honored with KALACHITHRA PURASKAR 2011

The young talented Malayalam Film Actor Mr. Kishor Satya is honored with KALACHITHRA PURASKAR 2011 on 14th July 2012 at ABAD PLAZA. This has been given away along with All Kerala Achievers Conference 2012 by Global Confederation of Pravasi Malayalees, New Delhi.

NMIMS Management Aptitude Test (NMAT) 2013.

For admission to 2013-15 batch in MBA & PGDM (at Hyderabad & Bengaluru) programs, NMAT 2013 is now open for registrations. It will be conducted across 18 cities between 11-Oct. & 21- Dec. 2012. NMAT is constructed by psychometricians with global experience in test designs and is the only admission test in the country that allows applicants to submit best of three scores with no negative marking. Last year over 56000 applicants registered for NMAT, from which only 700 students were selected, thus indicating the quality of the students at NMIMS.

Aviation Studies in Hindustan Group of Institutions

The Hindustan Group of Institutions has pioneered Aviation education in India. Since 1968, the Hindustan Group of Institutions has flown from one milestone to the next, creating a niche where one never existed in aviation education. In fact, its facilities were recognized as the best aviation facilities in Asia. The high flying years have seen the Institution carve a niche where none existed in Asia and grow to become a hallmark of quality, innovation and research in aviation.

The Institution’s growth was due to its belief in providing the best quality of education that was available to their students. Another aspect that Hindustan was, and is, very firm about is the relevance of the instruction they provided. They found that the skies provided employment to more than 50,000 engineers and technicians employed in the aviation industry – airlines and organizations – worldwide.

Hindustan University has signed an MOU with Korea Aerospace University to provide summer internship to Aviation Management students at Incheon International Airport and Korean Air MRO for world class exposure. The main idea of the MoU was for faculty and student exchanges to enhance cultural knowledge and research Hindustan Group of Institutions has integrated the demands of the aviation industry and has designed specialized courses.. As India leaps into becoming one of the hottest destinations for International Aviation companies, the fundamental need is to provide hands on training and education. And this is the focus of the institution.

Management Education in India

Management courses whether at an institute or online are in demand today given the boom in the economy and the increased demand for the discerning, talented and qualified new-age managers.

Management education in India is well-developed and there are a good number of institutes offering innumerable programs to cater to the rising demand for MBA degrees. One qualifies for these institutes through common entrance exams such as, CAT and subsequent GD. While CAT scores are crucial for the IIMs and Tier 1 institutes, there are also separate exams conducted by private management institutes.

Most MBA programs in premier institutes in India, offer similar foundation course packages in the first year. Specialization, projects and internships come into play in the second year. While finance, marketing and HR courses are traditionally big draws, many B-Schools today, advertise diverse academic disciplines. The aim is to create a perfect blend of ethical and commercially-viable decision-makers and managers in an increasingly interrelated world.

Samsung SDS upgrades Network with intelligent optical mesh technology

Samsung SDS, a subsidiary of Samsung Group and information and communications technology service provider has upgraded its network with intelligent optical mesh technology. It has deployed Ciena’s intelligent packet-optical switching, packetoptical transport, carrier ethernet (CES), and ON-center management suite solutions to create its own private network.This network will connect offices and employees across multiple locations globally.

RCom Partners with Bigflix - Video Streaming services to 3G Customers

RCom partnered with Bigflix to offer streaming video services to its 3G customers in the country. This offer would allow the customers to stream and watch full length movie for a price of `30 each. The operator would not charge anything for its data usage during the movie streaming, the company said in a statement. Unlike any other video streaming service, here the consumer pays only for the content and not for the data that has been used to view this content. This service is available across the Reliance network nationally but for the best experience, 3G handset with 3G data connection is desired.

THE Corporate Debt Restructuring CDR PROCESS

The Corporate Debt Restructuring CDR system is a three-tiered one in India. The first is the CDR Standing Forum, which includes lender and borrower representatives. It lays down policies for the process. A core group of the standing forum takes policy decisions. The second tier is the Empowered Group, made of top bank executives, which decides on individual cases and ensures policy execution.  The third is the CDR Cell. It helps the other two tiers prepare detailed rehabilitation proposals. The first step in the process consists of considering the proposal, brought to the CDR Cell by the leader in the lending consortium or the company. The process takes about 30 days, and all lenders agree to the terms. Next, the CDR Cell scrutinises the proposal, which also can take 30 days. Then there is a review presented to the Empowered Group (90-180 days). The review considers financial parameters such as return on capital and debt service coverage. Once okayed, the case goes into restructuring mode.

Telenor, Alcatel-Lucent Launch Digital Content Store in Serbia

Telenor is on an agreement with Alcatel-Lucent to launch Digital Media Store (DMS) in Serbia and to deliver personalized digital content to its subscribers in Europe and Asia. The store gives customers in Serbia, an access to a wide variety of personalized digital media services such as music, applications, games, e-books, and videos. Telenor will later deploy DMS solution on a country-by-country basis. As a part of the partnership, Alcatel- Lucent’s DMS enables Telenor to provide its customers with a rich blend of services and content and more from a single cloud based ‘entertainment hub’.

Wishtel to Invest 15 crore for Designing and Manufacturing

Wishtel is planning to invest 15 crore for ramping up its design, manufacturing, and software engineering capabilities. The ramped up capacity will help in meeting growing global demands for the company’s market leading tablet products and turnkey solution services. Wishtel has already shipped over 50,000 devices and expects to reach monthly volumes of 100 thousand per month in the second half of 2012. To meet this growing demand, Wishtel is expanding the capacity of its manufacturing facilities in Mumbai and Kandla, Gujarat.

Tata Comm Launches Low Latency Network

Tata Communications has launched a low latency network which can connect major financial capitals in Asia, the UK, and the United States to offer global connectivity scalability and flexibility with ethernet technology. This network is backed by 802.1ah, Provider Backbone Bridging (PBB) technology. It enables the customers to work with a single global supplier instead of multiple country-specific point-to-point network providers.

Intex Unveils Touch Screen Phone Intex Cola

Intex is all set to tap the touch screen portfolio and it intends to target 25% of revenue in mobile business from touch screen category in FY13. Intex has launched a dual-SIM touch screen phone - Intex Cola - priced at `2,190. Intex Cola comes with features such as 6.1 cm resistive and 2.4 inch wide screen, 1.3 mega pixel camera with flash. It also comes with mobile tracker, 3.5 mm jack for
audio output, expandable memory up to 8 GB and Li-Ion 1,000 mAh battery. It is available in black and white colors.

Indian School of Business (ISB) Largest Indian B School

With the addition of a new campus in Mohali, Indian School of Business (ISB) has become the largest premier B school in the country, with an annual intake of 767 students. This academic year onwards, lectures for ISB’s postgraduate programme in management (PGP) will be delivered in both the Mohali and Hyderabad campuses. The new campus has enabled ISB to increase the intake of women students. Around 28% of the students are women, while 63 students come from families with an entrepreneurial background. The class of 2013 has also seen a rise in students from tier I and II cities.

Manipal University plans to open Campus in CHINA

Manipal University is in talks with Chinese officials in connection with its plans to open its campus in China. If the talks come to fruition, this will be the first time for an Indian university to open a campus in China. The university is exploring a tieup with Tianjin University and Shanghai’s Tongji University for assistance in training in information technology and sciences. Manipal University already has overseas campuses in Dubai, Nepal, Antigua and Malaysia.

Salman Khan’s Six Collections of his last six Movie releases

 Salman Khan’s Six Collections of his last six Movie releases

• Wanted Movie
  First week: 30,80,14,337
  Total: 57,05,00,000
   
• Main Aur Mrs Khanna Movie
  First week: 6,44,92,629
  Total: 7,76,47,500
   
• London Dreams Movie
  First week: 22,45,95,018
  Total: 36,87,45,000
   
• Veer Movie
  First week: 33,68,21,834
  Total: 47,96,75,000
  
• Dabangg Movie
  First week: 79,41,82,921
  Total: 1,40,75,00,000
   
• Ready Movie (still running)
  First week: 67,98,52,267
  Total: 32,28,69,255

Singham Hindi Movie Review Ajay Devgn Kajal Aggarwal

Singham

Producers : Reliance Entertainment
DIRECTOR: Rohit Shetty
CAST : Ajay Devgn, Kajal Aggarwal, Prakash Raj, Sudhanshu Pandey

Singham Hindi Movie Story Review

Singham is a Hindi remake of the blockbuster of the same name. Director Rohit Shetty takes a break from comedy (the Golmaal series) and goes back to the genre he began with (action thriller Zameen).

In Shivgad, a small village on the border of Maharashtra and Goa, lives honest, diligent police inspector Bajirao Singham (Ajay Devgn). He is a one-man army fighting injustice and prejudice.

A Sudden stroke of destiny sets up Singham against the most feared and powerful criminal politician in Goa, Jaykant Shikre (Prakash Raj reprising his role original). Singham’s supportive
girlfriend Kavya (Kajal Aggarwal) and the family of the late Rakesh Kadam (Sudhanshu Pandey) make him realise the urgent need to purge the system by eradicating crooks like Jaykant Shikre, who has his finger in every unsavoury pie. From drugs to kidnapping, Shikre is involved in all of
 it until Singham decides to take him on by using the law, not breaking it.

MURDER TWO Review Emraan Hashmi Jacqueline Movie

MURDER TWO

DIRECTOR: Mohit Suri
CAST : Emraan Hashmi, Jacqueline Fernandez
SPECIAL APPEARANCE: Yana Gupta

Emraan Hashmi Jacqueline Fernandez - Murder Two Movie

 
MURDER TWO Movie Story Review

Arjun Bhagwat (Emraan Hashmi) is a Goan ex-cop who earns his bread doing odd jobs. For him money is all that matters. Arjun meets Sameer, a Goan gangster whose hookers, his source of livelihood, have been disappearing. He offers Arjun a huge sum to go on their trail and bring them back.

Model Priya (Jacqueline Fernandez) falls for Arjun but is hurt about playing second fi ddle to moolah which still tops his list. Arjun discovers that the missing girls are connected by one cell number. He decides that to catch the lion one must feed him the lamb. So he chooses Reshma, a college girl who’s in the ‘business’ to feed her family, as bait. She is sent to the owner of the cellphone number, Dheeraj Pandey (Prashant Narayanan). Turns out Dheeraj is a serial killer and a eunuch to boot, or so he says. What is certain is that he is a sex addict and brutally murders women.

Arjun gets into a tiff with Dheeraj and they both land up at the police station. Dheeraj being a sociopath admits to a crime so heinous that even the police are shocked.

Now it’s all up to Arjun Bhagwat. He has one night to fi nd specific proof that will keep Dheeraj in jail. He also needs to fi nd Reshma because he begins to feel guilty about sending her as bait. Things don’t go as planned and Dheeraj struts out of the police station a free bird due to lack of evidence. Scarily, the next name on his list turns out to
be Priya.

Arjun is at his wits’ end as he scrambles to gather the loose threads and form them into a noose to nab Dheeraj.

 

Delhi Belly Review Imran Khan Shernaz Treasuryvala Movie

Delhi Belly Movie

PRODUCERS: Aamir Khan Productions, UTV Motion Pictures
DIRECTOR: Abhinay Deo
CAST : Imran Khan, Vir Das, Kunal Roy Kapoor, Shernaz Treasuryvala, Poorna

Vir Das, Imran Khan, Kunal Roy Kapoor

 Delhi Belly Movie Review
Three to tango again. This time the trio are fl atmates and buddies Tashi (Imran Khan), Arup (Vir Das) and Nitin (Kunal Roy Kapoor). Tashi is due to get married in a month but still doesn’t know if his fi ancé is ‘the one’. Arun can’t make up his mind who he wants to kill fi rst - his girlfriend who has just dumped him or his irksome boss whose idea of creativity is sketching a smiling banana. And Nitin is about to discover that eating yummy tandoori chicken from a street vendor is going to give him the worst case of Delhi Belly he’s ever known. Three regular blokes, living a regular life except for one small detail – they are on the hit list of one of the world’s deadliest crime syndicates. Will they be able to get away before the crap hits the roof and comes crashing down?

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in Business Class

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has already become an accepted concept and practice. Many business and industrial Commercial Classes (CC) are setting apart a part of their profit for various kinds of social, cultural and charitable activities Some have also established Foundations, which undertake innumerable cultural, social, educational and similar activities. It is obvious that CSR activities give CC a sense of participation in economic and social development of the country. Their public image also goes up,which indirectly helps CC in a variety of ways. They are able to attract good talent as employees and managers. Citizens trust them, and in appreciation buy their products. The Tata Group is a standing example of outstanding contribution as CSR. TIFR, TISS, IISc, Asia’s first Cancer Hospital and innumerable other R&D, cultural and educational institutions are  standing monument to the generosity of the Tata Group.

Kolkata’s Connection to Dickens

It is most likely for one to overlook the close connection Kolkata has with Dickens. The South Park Street Cemetery has a story to unravel. Lieutenant Walter Landor Dickens, Charles Dickens’s son arrived in India during the 1857 Sepoy Mutiny. He served as an officer in the British army till 1864. Upon his death, he was buried at the military cemetery. Unfortunately, Dickens received the news of his son’s death on his birthday in 1864.

The grave was brought into limelight when The New York Times published an article ‘Dickens’ soldier son’ on February 18, 1911. In 1987, a few students from Jadavpur University raised funds to move the tomb stone from the military cemetery in Bhowanipore to the South Park Street Cemetery. It was placed among the columns, cupolas and obelisks that honour some prominent Europeans who died in Kolkata.

Kerala Snake Boat Rowing in London Olympics 2012

Kerala is all set to showcase its hallmark sport ‘snake boat rowing’ in the London Olympics 2012. A team of nearly 120 men, including rowers, oarsmen and singers, will put up an elegant display in the River Thames, London on July 8, 2012 as part of a rehearsal for the inaugural ceremony of Olympics. Chundan Vallam, known to the world as Kerala snake boat, is indigenous to Kerala. Vallamkali or snake boat race is enjoyed by natives and tourists alike.

The Nehru Trophy Vallamkali held annually in Punnamada Lake near Alappuzha is the most celebrated boat race in Kerala. Keraleeyam, a cultural organisation based in Kerala, that took the initiative to organise the event in London, believes that the event will attract more tourists to this enchanting state in India.

How solar power is harnessed

Solar power is harnessed through solar photovoltaic (PV) cells. A PV cell is an electronic device that receives the sun’s light and converts it into electricity. The sun’s light frees the electrons in the PV cell; these electrons carry an electric charge as they move around in the cell. This electric charge is then passed to a battery.

Solar arrays or panels contain a series of PV cells. These panels can then be installed on the roof of a house or wherever you have a high chance of collecting sunlight. The PV cells together absorb a considerable amount of sunlight that is converted into and stored as electricity that can be used for lighting, cooking and many such household activities. The best thing about solar power is that there is no by-product that harms the environment.

India in London Olympics 2012

• India will participate in 13 sports and 55 events.
   
• The 13 sports are archery, athletics, badminton, boxing, field hockey, judo, rowing, shooting, swimming, table tennis, tennis, weightlifting and wrestling.
   
• India will send 60 male athletes and 21 female athletes to the Games.
   
• The most famous ones include Deepika Kumari (archery), Saina Nehwal (badminton), Vijender Singh (middleweight boxing), Abhinav Bindra (shooting), Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupati (tennis) and Sushil Kumar (wrestling).

Top 10 BioSuppliers 2012 India Best BioSupplier Companies

Top 10 BioSupplier Companies 2012

The following list is the top 10 BioSupplier Companies in 2012

• Thermo Fisher Scientific
• Waters India
• Agilent Technologies
• HiMedia Laboratories
• Becton Dickenson
• Invitrogen Bioservices India
• RFCL (Avantor Performance Materials)
• Shimadzu Analytical India
• Sartorius India
• Imperial Life Sciences

Personal (desktop) NGS market

Personal (desktop) Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) market

There have been more interesting developments from the established NGS technologies such as the launch of personal benchtop NGS instruments like the new MiSeq from Illumina, which generates 2-7GB of data and is a direct challenge to Ion Torrent (10MB-1GB), as well as the Roche 454 Jr (35-40MB).

These desktop sequencers require less financial commitment and usually require only one grant to fund. In contrast, the big boxes require a massive financial commitment to purchase and operate.The best analogy would be the personal computer (PC) revolution largely replacing the need for mainframes.

Bioprocess Market growth in India

Growth in the Bioprocess Market in India

Bioreactors market is about $15-20 million. Investments, along with outsourcing activities and exports, are key drivers for growth in the bioprocess market.

Indian bioprocess sector is one of the fastest growing knowledgebased sector and is expected to play a vital role in shaping India’s rapidly developing economy. With numerous comparative advantages in terms of research and development (R&D) facilities, knowledge, skills, and cost effectiveness, the biotechnology industry in India has immense potential to emerge as a global key player.

The Indian biotech industry grew threefold in five years to report revenues of $4 billion during 2011-12, a rise of 18 percent over the previous year, according to the tenth annual survey conducted by BioSpectrum and the Association of Biotechnology-Led Enterprises (ABLE). Of this, nearly three-fifth of the total industry’s revenues is contributed by biopharma sector alone. The industry is expected to reach $10 billion mark by 2015.

Demand for UV-Vis-NIR Spectroscopy instruments in India

UV-Vis-NIR Spectroscopy instruments demand

The demand for UV-Vis-NIR Spectroscopy instruments in India is estimated at 2,000 units per annum and is valued around $18 million.

Spectroscopy is the study of interaction between matter and radiated energy. Ultraviolet-Visible (UV-Vis) spectroscopy is routinely used in analytical chemistry for the quantitative determination of different analytes such as transition metal ions, highly conjugated organic compounds and biological macromolecules. Near InfraRed (NIR) Spectroscopy is a spectroscopic method that uses the near infra red region of the electromagnetic spectrum (from around 800 nm - 2500 nm). Typical applications include pharmaceuticals, medical diagnostics, food and agrochemical quality control etc.

Today UV-Vis and UV-Vis-NIR spectrometers are used for a variety of applications. It can range from a simple purity or assay measurement to more complex applications related to biological research and material science applications. The leading manufacturers of UV-Vis and UV-Vis-NIR spectrophotometers have models ranging for the micro volume (single drop) models to the large sample size spectrophotometers for silicon wafers and flat panel displays.

The current demand for UV-Vis-NIR spectroscopy instruments in India is estimated at 2,000 units per annum and valued at $18 million. This includes a full range, from low-end visible spectrophotometers, spectrophotometers for water analysis to the high-end research based UV-Vis-NIR spectrohotometers and suppied by the Indian and imported brands. The UV spectroscopy market is expected to grow at 10 percent annually.

Microsoft’s new tab “Surface” Launch Microsoft Tablet

Microsoft’s new tab “Surface” Launch

Microsoft Corp has finally introduced its own line of tablet computers, marking a major strategic shift for the software giant in its 37-year history. The idea is clearly to take on rival Apple’s iPad and re-invent itself in a fast changing and hyper competitive technology space. Called Surface, the tablet includes a keyboard that doubles as a cover. It runs on the new Windows 8 operating system, and is scheduled to be available for the Christmas shopping season. The new software designed for Surface is the biggest overhaul of Windows in years, and features a new touch-friendly interface dubbed “Metro”. The device comes in two versions. The lighter, thinner version of the Surface tablet aimed at iPad, is built on Nvidia chip designed by ARM Holdings, and will feature Microsoft’s popular Office suite of applications. It has a 10.6 inch screen and comes in 32GB and 64GB memory sizes. The second is a heavier tablet aimed at taking on lightweight “ultrabooks”, which runs on traditional Intel chips, and comes in 64GB and 128GB models. That will be available about three months after the ARM version. The pricing details are not out yet, but Microsoft said it would be competitive. The devices will be retailed online and will be available in Microsoft’s new brick-and-mortar stores in the United States as well.

9 Reasons to choose MS Engineering College (MSEC) Bangalore

9 Reasons to choose MS Engineering College (MSEC) Bangalore

• Highly Experienced Faculty
• State-of-the-art Laboratories
• Comprehensive Library
• Industry- Academia Collaboration
• Excellent Placement Record
• Expert Personality Development Programmes
• Excellent Hostel & Transport Facilities
• Sports, Recreational & Cultural
• Activities for all-round development
• Located near Bangalore International Airport

Swagath restaurant at Hotel Janpath Connaught Place review

Swagath restaurant at Hotel Janpath, Connaught Place, is one of the best places to eat in Delhi. A restaurant-cum-bar, it has an extensive menu, with an interesting section on shakahari kebabs for vegetarians. However, it is best known for its authentic south Indian seafood. It is a fine-dining restaurant that specialises in Chettinad, Malabari and Goan delicacies. I relish the crab kuzambu. It is spicy and cooked in coconut gravy. It is a Tamilian preparation with the flavour of mint, mustard, khuskhus and curry leaves.

The 7 Joys of Life by Dr. Amit Nagpal - Review by Jeevan Nair

The book begins with a chapter on self-knowledge, which is so lacking in the modern society. We are so busy learning about objects and other people; we forget to make an attempt to know ourselves. We do not know our innermost desires, our deepest passions and what gives us intense joy or grief. We are not aware of the working of our mind and emotions. Often we don't like the way we are headed, yet we refuse to do what is required-going within. We rather search for answers here and there, not even aware of the treasure called human soul.

The best thing about the book is that it simplifies the complex concepts of spirituality and makes personal growth and meditation appear joyful to the reader. The 18 contributions from 6 countries across 4 continents add to the spice and flavor. The drawback in my view is that most of the contributions are from western part of the world and more contributions from eastern part could have provided a more balance and richness to the book.

Credits : Jeevan Nair, Author and Formerly Principal, Correspondent-Hindustan Times

Careers in Information Security and Ethical Hacking List

The following are the list of careers offered in in Information Security and Ethical Hacking.

• Network Security Systems Manager
• Network Security Systems Administrator
• Network Security Engineer
• Systems/Applications Security Executive
• Web Security Administrator
• Web Security Manager
• Security Auditor
• Ethical Hacker
• Data Security Specialist
• Chief Information Security Officer

Amir Khan Satyamev Jayate on Apps

Amir Khan’s latest television show - Satyamev Jayate is now available on an app. Available on iTunes, the app enables streaming songs and videos. One can also share these with friends and communities on a click of a button and follow the official Satyamev Jayate twitter timeline. With every episode, the app is also updated with the new song and video released on that episode. It is currently available on itunes. It
comes with original songs and videos at $1.99.

PORTRONICS LIMEBOX Technical Specifications

PORTRONICS LIMEBOX

The LimeBox smart TV box is what you need to buy if you find yourself stuck with a brand new TV that is dumb in all sense of the term. This Android-based box can make your TV smart and also link it to the Internet. It is easy to set up and needs no special skills. Setting up a wi-fi on this device is also easy. The interface is clean and easy to navigate and it has the usual Google apps like Search, Gmail and Skype. LimeBox plays any video and audio format thorough the USB . The only problem we faced was that it cannot remember the last played point of a video unless you add a bookmark. Plus, the device does not do much to increase the sound, especially if you are playing an HD file. The Internet TV section has YouTube and Metacafe apps (you can add more from Google Play). You will need a wireless keyboard to do anything serious on the browser. The remote does not have any alphabet keys and we could not find a virtual keyboard either. The games tab has angry birds, fruit ninja and fishing water already installed, but we could not play them using the remote.

LIMEBOX Technical Specifications

• Android 2.3
• 1.2 GHz Rockchip Processor
• DDR3 512MB
• 4GB NAND Flash
• Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
• USB
• SD card reader
• HDMI
• DLNA

Reviews about Nikon D800, Sony W690, Canon 1100D Cameras

Nikon D800
The DSLR with the most megapixels in the world (36.3 MP) has the potential to change photography and HD videography forever. The camera has an improved 51-point auto focus system which ensures that every pixel in the image is sharp and crisp even in low light. With the shutter speed range of 30 seconds to 1/8000 and the maximum ISO range of 6400 ‘monumental images’would not be a problem with this camera.

Sony W690
The point-and-shoot features a 16.1 MP digital camera, 10 x optical zoom and has a gyro sensor onboard. The camera offers four picture effect modes, 360 degree sweep panorama, optical steady shot and intelligent auto mode packed into a small body. Now that is handy.

Canon 1100D
The Canon 1100D is a perfect DSLR camera for those who wish to try their hand at photography while looking beyond the pocket camera. It has got a 12.2 megapixel APS-C Size CMOS sensor and captures both RAW and JPEG images. The camera has a 2.7 inch display to view pictures and comes with a EF S18-55 IS II kit lens.

Nokia Bluetooth Stereo Headset BH 221 Review

Review about Nokia Bluetooth Stereo Headset BH 221

This unit can instantly connect with the smartphone using NFC or Bluetooth connectivity. Available in bold colours, the BH221 has an OLED display to display the caller ID, song title, radio station, etc. Used with the phones for calling and music, it also has an inbuilt FM radio. Nokia promises a music playback time of up to seven hours.

USHA HONEYWELL COOLER Features

USHA HONEYWELL COOLER

Usha International has launched a range of internationally designed evaporative room air coolers in collaboration with Honeywell International Inc. In 15, 25, 40 and 55 litre-water tank capacities, the coolers maximise cooling efficiency, utilizing a honeycomb design cooling medium in place of wood wool pads used in conventional room coolers. All models can run on inverters, and specified models come with LCD display and remote control.

BMW MINI COOPER Features and Specifications

BMW MINI COOPER

The world’s most popular premium small car has rolled into town. BMW’s legendary Mini Cooper Hatch, Convertible and Countryman are now available in India through dealerships in New Delhi and Mumbai. The modern Mini is as agile as it is fashionable, all with a focus on premium quality. The Convertible, meanwhile, blends the brand’s hallmark attributes with the refreshing feeling of openair motoring. The Countryman is the only four-door Mini and features a large tailgate and a variable- use interior capable of accommodating up to five people. Despite being the first Mini with a body over four metres in length, its advanced chassis technology and Electric Power Steering ensure the ‘Go-kart’ driving experience is preserved.