Are you aware of fair use policy setup by the Internet Service Providers

If you have a unlimited data plan after you go over certain amount of data usage the Internet service provider (ISP) limits your usage or decreases your speed with caps.

ISP

This is little secret the internet service provider don't tell you when you opt for a unlimited data plans.

The policy makers and the telecom regulatory authority should make this mandatory to inform internet user by avail such hidden caluse just like the way it is described by TARI, India internet speeds above 256kbps is considered broadband.

My Review for Mozilla Firefox 3.5

I had previously downloaded Mozilla Firefox 3.5 Beta version before the official launch and recommended Firefox via "Report broken Website..." in the Help menu of Firefox about some bugs and errors, etc. but the problems stills remains.

This is the review that I want to share with you guys about the things I liked in firefox and the things I didn't like.

+ (PLUS) Points

1] Firefox 3.5 is faster than its old versions

2] It has a new add new tab button with [+] sign to create new tabs so don't have to go to file menu or right click to create new tabs.

3] The ability to share your location with websites using "Location Aware Browsing".

4] Support for new web technologies such as: download able fonts, CSS media queries, new transformations and properties, JavaScript query selectors, HTML5 local storage and offline application storage, text, ICC profiles, and SVG transforms.

5] I like the new private browsing feature.

Now the [-] (MINUS) Points

1] Some of the add-on’s are not compatible with fire fox 3.5 so we have to wait for the new versions of particular software's like Real player and others for the patches to integrate with fire fox.

2] I don't know why there are two similar sub menus of "Recently closed Tabs" in History menu.

3] There are still some issues with fonts as Firefox still does not support some fonts.

4] The firefox does not display text [description] on images when the mouse is hovered on the image like internet explorer.

5] When I go to any website the Firefox saves cookies on pc that's ok but if I come back to same web page which refreshes after sometime which updates itself every few seconds or minutes. I always have to click on reload button but this not the problem I have to hit on reload [Refresh] multiple times to access the updated page.

There is a similar problem with the stop button "Stop Loading Page".
When I click on “Stop loading this page” Icon the links stops loading the web page so again I have to reload button to refresh the page to make the link work again.
So Why I am Complaining its because I want stop the web page from loading but I don't want to refresh the web page again to make the link working.

Utsab Bandopadhyay,
India

Chinese phone still working?

From today, state will enforce ban on phones without valid IMEI numbers, but operators promise to help people

IPhone Clone

If you have bought your mobile phone from the grey market, you may suddenly find the handset turning useless in your hands. The government directive to GSM mobile service providers to bar connectivity to cellphones without a valid International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) number comes into effect from April 15.
Concerned over national security, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) had asked operators to disconnect handsets without valid IMEI numbers. A large number of people who use Chinese-made phones from the grey market or pirated instruments will be affected by this regulation.

WHAT IS IMEI NUMBER?
IMEI number is a unique 15-digit number assigned to each genuine mobile handset. It appears on the operator’s network whenever a call is made. It helps service providers trace calls made from registered phones. It is impossible to trace mobile phones that do not have a registered IMEI number.

WHY BAR NON-IMEI PHONES?
With cellphones aiding terror strikes like 26/11, handsets that do not have a valid IMEI number pose a grave security threat. This was indicated to the DoT in a report prepared by the Intelligence Bureau. It was also reported that Chinese mobile phones without a valid IMEI number were used by militants during the Ajmer blasts.

HOW TO FIND YOUR IMEI NUMBER
1. Ensure your phone is powered on 2. If you were in the middle of a call, end it, and clear any numbers you pressed while making that call. 3. Press the following keys in this sequence: *#06# 4. As you press the last #, your IMEI number will appear on your phone screen.

OPERATORS WILL FOLLOW RULE
Cellphone service providers are reportedly unhappy with the DoT directive as they stand to lose a wide customer base. To overcome the problem, the Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) had suggested that a software be developed to assign genuine IMEI numbers to handsets that do not have one.
“Services to non-IMEI handsets will get disconnected from April 15. We are informing subscribers that if they have purchased an unregistered phone, they should replace their handsets as service will be de-activated,” said Gaurav Wahi, a spokesperson for Reliance.
Airtel and Vodafone did not comment, but directed us to the COAI. “Security concerns are real, but genuine customers too are getting affected by the DoT move. Users of cheap non-IMEI handsets form a very large customer base of over 150 million people in India. We cannot disconnect them totally. Mobile phone dealers are now providing duplicate IMEI numbers, which will only add to security risk.
“For the last 3-4 months, we have been developing a software to provide genuine IMEI numbers. We have identified around 2,600 outlets all over the country who will provide this service. We will basically track mobile phone users who do not have a valid IMEI number via SMSes and calls and ask them to approach the nearest outlet to make their connection genuine. People will have to pay around Rs 200 for this service,” said TV Ramachandran of the COAI.

GREY MARKET DEALERS UNFAZED
Grey market dealers feel the new regulation is not going to affect their sales. “The regulation will affect mobile phones that do not have IMEI numbers. But the new lot of Chinese phones being sold in the city come with IMEI numbers. Even phones without IMEI numbers can get registered,” said a mobile phone dealer at Manish Market near Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, on condition of anonymity.
“There is a special software to get phones that do not have a valid IMEI number registered. The users have to pay Rs 150 or so. The phones will not go out of use,” said another dealer, who did not wish to be named.


Source:
ALPITA MASURKAR
Mumbai Mirror
15th,April,2009

Google Empowers Indian Voters!

As India gears up for its biggest parliamentary elections this summer, Google India creates an online elections centre to highlight some of the most important information available to voters in India today.

Tuesday, April 07, 2009: Google India has launched an online elections centre that showcases a range of information pertaining to the 2009 Lok Sabha Elections. The website that would provide information to the voters about their constituency and the candidates, is available both in English and Hindi.

India will hold general elections to the 15th Lok Sabha in five phases on 16 April, 23 April, 30 April, 7 May and 13 May 2009. The results of the election will be announced in single phase on 16 May 2009.

Last week, Yahoo! India also announced a new site focussed on providing users with up-to-date information on the upcoming 2009 general elections.

A voter may visit the Google India elections centre by logging onto www.google.co.in/loksabha2009. After first selecting his or her constituency and viewing the location on a Google Map, the voter may examine data highlighting - for instance - any changes in literacy, poverty and employment rates in the constituency since the previous general election. The voter may then consider the educational credentials and attendance record of his or her current Member of Parliament and some of the qualifications of those candidates contesting in this year’s election.

Subsequently, the voter may review pertinent news, blogs, videos and quotes from a range of local organisations and individuals. Finally, the voter may search for his or her name in the voter rolls to confirm his or her registration and to receive information about the accompanying polling station.

According to Shailesh Rao, managing director, Google India, “Being an informed voter is a prerequisite for the healthy functioning of India’s democracy. While this is especially true during all elections cycles, we have this year observed many initiatives that have sought to promote access to election-related information in India. Keeping in mind our global mission of organising the world’s information and making it universally accessible and useful, we have created this elections centre to highlight some of the most important information available to voters in India today. Indian voters have the right to information about their constituencies and candidates, and we are confident that the website will yield a positive change in voting patterns during the upcoming general elections.”

The Google India online election centre is being launched in partnership with The Hindustan Times and several non-profit groups.

According to Sanjoy Narayan, editor-in-chief, Hindustan Times Media Limited, “This time, the 18 to 35 age group accounts for almost 40 per cent of the electorate. This chunk of young voters is good with technology and wants to make sure they elect the right people. That’s why an election website partnered between Hindustan Times, which brings you the most comprehensive and informed coverage, and Google, the technology leader in the Internet space – can be such a powerful tool in helping them make their vote count.”

The website is also available at
www.hindustantimes.com/loksabha2009 and
www.livemint.com/loksabha2009 in English and
www.livehindustan.com/loksabha2009 in Hindi.

Sony releases indigenous Hanuman game for PS2

The Indian gaming industry has now crossed the platform barrier. In a first, Sony Computer Entertainment Europe has launched Hanuman: Boy Warrior (3D) for the PlayStation 2. Developed by Hyderabad-Aurona Technologies Limited (acquired by Pyramid Samira), Hanuman is the first localized game on the PS2 platform to be completely developed by an Indian game development house.

It is also Sony's first game based on Indian mythology and one that is playable in Hindi. The launch of the game is a culmination of a journey that was started by Sony when the first ever game developers' conference (DevStation '08 Mumbai) for Playstation platform was organized in Mumbai.

Websites that will help to vote this election of 2009

Election Commission of India:
http://eci.nic.in/

Jaago Re! One Billion Votes India:
http://jaagore.com/

BLEED INDIA:
http://bleedindia.com/

No Criminals:
http://www.nocriminals.org/