Free laptops from Reliance communications

Reliance Communications has entered into a strategic alliance with laptop manufacturers like Acer, Asus, HCL, Intel and Lenovo to offer free laptops with internet connectivity to customers.

In this scheme, One needs to take Platinum plan of Rs.1500 per month with lock in period of 2 years. Customer gets a free laptop (Asus EEE PC 701) along with Data Card.

The scheme is available only for Delhi and Chennai.

For better models of laptops like Acer Aspire One Linux or Windows Model/ HCL Mileap Vista Model / Lenevo Ideapad, there is additional premium of Rs. 150-Rs. 1000 more over the Rs.1500 basic charge for Platinum Plan.

Solar cells with 100% efficiency

Researchers at Ohio State University have accidentally discovered a new solar cell material capable of absorbing all of the sun's visible light energy. The material is comprised of a hybrid of plastics, molybdenum and titanium. The team discovered it not only fluoresces (as most solar cells do), but also phosphoresces. Electrons in a phosphorescent state remain at a place where they can be "siphoned off" as electricity over 7 million times longer than those generated in a fluorescent state. This combination of materials also utilizes the entire visible spectrum of light energy, translating into a theoretical potential of almost 100% efficiency. Commercial products are still years away, but this foundational work may well pave the way for a truly renewable form of clean, global energy.

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Free prepaid SIM for existing users from MTNL

MTNL Mumbai offers one Trump Prepaid SIM card at Free of cost to all existing MTNL Landline & Mobile customers. MTNL customers means all Dolphin/Trump/Landline/Garuda customers. The Trump SIM card will have a talk time of Rs.20/- and 30 days validity.

This scheme will be implemented only from the Area CSCs of MTNL and MTNL Distributers w.e.f. 15/10/08 to till the stocks last.

The free Trump SIM card will be given on first come first serve basis. The detailed instructions are given below:
A.For existing Dolphin customers :The request for the Free Trump SIM card will be accepted in the Trump CAF by the customers or his representative with two Photograph,One Photo Identity proff, and copy of producing their last paid bill. There should not be any outstanding in their account except the last bill if within due date.
B. For existing Trump customers:Customer will be asked to fill the Trump CAF Photo and Documentary proof will be taken as per existing procedure.
C. MTNL Landline/Garuda customers :Customer will be asked to fill the Trump CAF. The same can be submitted by the customer or his representative. Photo and Documentary proof will be taken as per existing procedure

Reliance Hello Prepaid Lifetime For Rs999

Reliance Hello the FW (Fixed Wireless) service of Reliance Communication (Rcom) has introduced the prepaid lifetime offer for new customers. Under this scheme one can get a Reliance FW phone with lifetime validity for Rs999 only.

Customers need to recharge with minimum Rs125 in every three months for an active connection. Instrument provided in above Rs999 plan is without data capability. For data enabled phone customers need to chalk out Rs500 extra i.e. a total of Rs1499.

Airtel launches Digital TV - A DTH service

Bharti Airtel the telecom giat of Inidia has launched its DTH service named digital TV in Kolkata, Durgapur, Asansol, Patna, Ranchi, Jamshedpur, Bhubaneshwar and Guwahati in the first phase.

Airtel digital TV uses the latest MPEG4 standard with DVB S2 technology, which translates into exceptional picture clarity and consistent high quality audio for the customer. This latest technology also enables delivery of more complex interactive content and is High Definition ready.

Features of the service are :

• Universal remote for both Set Top Box and TV that offers enhanced viewer convenience
• 20% larger dish antenna that offers better performance during rain
• Entry-level offer starting at Rs. 2499/- with 6 months free subscription

Lifetime Jaadu pack from Reliance Infocomm

Reliance Communications announced new pre-paid mobile plans named 'Lifetime Jaadu Pack' for its customers wherein local and STD calls for one minute duration would cost 50 paisa and one rupee respectively.

This offer is available at a one time recharge of Rs 550 and for a period of lifetime. This plan is available to both new and existing subscribers with lifetime validity.

The same tariff plans would be also made available for the post-paid customers with a monthly subscription of Rs 49.

Tata Nano not from Singur that is for sure

Ratan Tata made it clear that he is out off Singur now. In a press conference on last Friday he blamed it squarely on agitation by Mamata Banerjee for the decision.

At the hindsight it is culture of agitation which is cultivated by left parties in last 30 years has brought the situation to this end. It is easy to blame Mamata Banerjee, but detailed analysis will not warrant exclusion of the role of Leftist government of West Bengal. The rallies and agitations at the cost of development is the popular culture has come to forefront in the entire episode. It is the failure of left government also, in creating a consensual environment on this record.

Mr Tata is keen on timely roll out of his dream project and he cetainly can't sit idle till the issue gets resolved within Mamata and Buddha. It is of course a setback for Tata Motors as they failed to gauge the ground realities at Singur. Now they are scouting for alternative sites, and hopefully they won't get into similar situation.

Suzuki Alto / A-star

Maruti Suzuki has unveiled the 1000cc A-Star at paris motor show, touted to be Alto replacement. Alto is top seller in its segment, it is also best selling car in any segment even better than erstwhile bread and butter Maruti 800. The car will be built in India, for domestic and world consumption.

A-Star car will be wider,longer and taller than current Alto, keeping the same wheelbase. New 'K' series engine will power the car, with overall mileage around 22 KMPL, but not at loss of power the power delivery will be very healthy 68 ps @ 6000 rpm and a maximum 90 nm of torque @ 4800 rpm.

Car is expected to be launched in India, around end of October 2008.