RCOM 20 paise onnet

Reliance Communications, new onnet plan charge 20 paise per minute for local and national long-distance calls within its network.

Reliance Communications had recently introduced a new billing plan that charged just one paise per SMS and also another plan, where customers could send unlimited text messages by paying 1 rupee a day.

Nissan Small Car to compete Tata Nano

Other than Bajaj-Renault small car, Nissan is also planning to introduce their low cost car on V platform. Nissan's low cost car will be launched simultaneously in India, China and Thialand.
All these cars will be direct competition to Tata Nano. Tata's obviously has the huge lead over them as the these cars will coming late to market atleast one year from launch of Nano.

The Nissan V will feature a 3-cylinder diesel or gasoline engine, just an 11-gallon (41-liter) fuel tank and highly-engineered plastic in place of less cost- and fuel-efficient steel and aluminium.

The hatchback model will be released in March 2010, with a sedan and CUV model in 2011. The car will be sold in Europe and the US in 2011, eventually reaching nearly 150 countries.

Simply Reliance

Mobile phone tariffs are really getting simpler now. The ADAG groups Reliance Communications has introduced a new plan named 'Simply Reliance' with all the in network and other network calls along with STD and roaming at fixed rate.

The plan comes with per second billing, per minute billing or calls of 3 minutes. To activate your respective plans you have to recharge with Rs. 58, Rs. 48 and Rs. 38.

The Rs. 58 recharge enables you to enjoy tariff @ 1 paise / second and validity of tariff for 365 days.

The Rs. 48 recharge enables you to enjoy tafiff @ 50 paise / minute and validity of tariff for 365 days.

The Rs. 38 recharge enables the Rs. 1 per / three minute call tariff with similar validity.

Tata Motors launches Indigo Manza

Tata Motors has launched the three box sedan based on Indiva Vista platform. The production of Indigo will be stopped but Marina, XL and Indigo CS will be there.

The new Manza will challenge Maruti Suzuki Dezire feature to feature and price to price. Obviously Tata has priced it very competative with lots of goodies like Blue5, ABC, Twin Air Bags.

Price and specification of different variants are as following:

Diesel Quadrajet Aqua: 6.46 lakh (On-Road, Mumbai)
Diesel Quadrajet Aura: 6.79 lakh (On-Road, Mumbai)
Diesel Quadrajet Aura (ABS): 7.13 lakh (On-Road, Mumbai)
Diesel Quadrajet Aura⁺: 7.64 lakh (On-Road, Mumbai)
Petrol Safire Aqua: 5.47 lakh (On-Road, Mumbai)
Petrol Safire Aura: 5.86 lakh (On-Road, Mumbai)
Petrol Safire Aura (ABS): 6.13 lakh (On-Road, Mumbai
Petrol Safire Aura⁺: 6.68 lakh (On-Road, Mumbai)

Features:

Aqua:
HVAC - with electronic controls, Power Steering - adjustable for tilt, Power Windows (Fr), Folding Rear Seat, 2-DIN MP3 Music System (no USB) with 4 speakers + 2 tweeters, Fabric Seats, Tachometer, Light intensity adjustment for Instrument console, Tinted Glass, Steel Rims, Central Locking, Rear Centre Armrest.

Aura:
Features of Aqua + Power Windows (Rear), Steering Mounted Audio Controls, Bluetooth Connectivity, USB slot, IR input, Audio Remote Control, Driver Information System with Instantaneous Fuel Consumption Indicator & Distance to Empty Readout, Body Coluored Door Handles, Rear Defogger, Fog Lamps (Fr), Passenger Side Rear Veiw Mirror.

Aura (ABS):
Features of Aura + 2-way adjustable Lumbar Support (Fr), Height adjustable Driver's Seat, Illuminating ring around keyhole, Fog Lamps (Rear), Keyless Entry, Seatbelt warning, and ofcourse ABS.

Aura⁺:
Features of Aura (ABS) + Chrome inserts on Rub-rails and Door Handles, Electronically controlled Rear Veiw Mirrors. No Alloys even for the top-end variant.

Specifications:
Engines:
Quadrajet⁹⁰ (Diesel, Common Rail), 1248cc, 4-cylinder, 90PS@4000rpm, 200Nm@1750-3000rpm.
Safire⁹⁰ (Petrol, MPFi), 1368cc, 90PS@6000rpm, 4-cylinder, 116Nm@4750rpm.

Tyres: 185/60 R15 Tubeless Radials
Dimensions: 4413x1703x1550 (mm)
Wheelbase: 2520mm
Ground Clearance: 165mm
Boot-space: 460 litres
Kerb weight: 1115 (Petrol), 1200 (Diesel)
Fuel tank: 44 litres
Turning circle diameter: 10.2 m

Nationalist Congress party and (non Nationalist ) Congress

Nationalist congress party of Sharad Pawar and other (not nationalist) Congress of Sonia Gandhi, used to differ on only one issue that is, foreign origin of Sonia Gandhi. Over the years the situation has changed and Sharad Pawar or his party men has no issues with origin of Sonia Gandhi, then for what reasons Sharad Pawar is still maintaining his separate identity?

The issue is brought forth by Congressmen in Maharashtra and Digvijay Singh from MP a congress office bearer, just before the finalizing the understanding for state elections in Maharashtra, between these two parties. It is absolutely right on their part to raise this question. But Sharad Pawar is silent, he knows that, he is going through a bad phase in his political career. The losses in General Elections 2009 and the arrest of his close friend and relative Mr. Padmasinh Patil has worsened the situation for him.

I love Konkan

Just back from Konkan, it is refreshing. You feel charged up, with such a break in a while. I enjoy my native place during heat of may and Ganapati festival, both the times Konkan presents a different hue and texture. The August-September in Konkan is most refreshing period according to my senses. It has the freshness of wet and green environment and shades of green omnipresent as the rice crops are nearing ripening.

Rivers and rivulets are full of crystal clear water which is as inviting.

Make your Credit card more secure

To make online transaction process more secure through VISA/MASTER Credit Cards, RBI has made mandatory extra level of authentication called VBV (Verified by Visa) or MSC (Master Card Secure Code) password from 01st August 2009 onwards. This password is required to use while you are making an online transaction. All customers are requested to visit your respective card issuing bank’s website or VISA/MASTER sites and register your card for Verified by Visa or Master Card Secure Code to get your password.

For VISA Credit Card registration process, click on the following link
http://www.visa-asia.com/ap/sea/cardholders/security/activate.jsp

For MASTER Credit Card registration process, click on the following link
http://www.mastercard.com/us/personal/en/cardholderservices/securecode/sign_up.html

Imran Hashmi and his allegations against a housing society

The posh housing society 'Nibban' has hit back at Imran Hashmi by demanding a apology for defaming the society after a Saturday meeting of the members.

The reasons for denial of NOC are not following a proper procedure by the seller as stated by the Secretary of the society Capt. Chetry. Imran Hashmi should not think that he is above the laws of this land.

More unfortunate thing is the issue escalated by Media or rather certain section of media. Who is trying to portray a discrimination case against the minority. Party to which are Mahesh Bhat, who is also relative of Imran Hashmi.

Thankfully, some of the bollywood stars who are themselves muslim by birth, have denied this kind of discrimination in the society. Shahrukh Khan has come out openly about it.

India launches its first nuclear submarine

India launched its first nuclear powered submarine in a ceremony in southern port city of Vishakhapatnam on Sunday the 26th July 2009, getting in the league of just six nations in the world to have successfully built one.

Indian military officials said the submarine would be capable of carrying nuclear weapons, however Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who attended the ceremony, said that the it was not built to threaten India’s neighbors.

The 367-foot Arihant, which means “destroyer of enemies” in Hindi, is part of a broad effort by the Indian government to create a military strength that matches India’s rising global stature.

The Arihant is the product of Advanced Technology Vessel (ATV) project. It is part of India's $3 billion plan to build five submarines and complete what it calls a "triad" of nuclear weapon launch capability - from air, land and sea. India is concurrently developing the K-15 ballistic missile, which can be nuclear-tipped and launched from submarines.

Bus service from Belapur to Bandra west.

Good news for Mumbai and Navi Mumbai residents. NMMT the transport arm of Navi Mumbai Municiple corporation (NMMC) has strated bus service from Belapur to Bandra from today. Initially, 20 buses will ply on this route out of which 10 will be Air Conditioned. The normal bus fare will be Rs. 22 and AC bus fare Rs. 45.

Service will be extended to Seepz in near future.

The main stops apart from Belapur and Bandra will be Uran Phata, DY Patil, Vashi bus depot, Deonar Depot, Suman Nagar and Mohammed Rafi Chowk.

Naming the sea-link and politics

Last fortnight saw a political controversy over naming of the new bridge connection Bandra and Worli. It all started with opening ceremony of the bridge which was attended by Sonia Gandhi the congress high command and the high command of NCP Mr. Sharad Pawar as NCP and Congress are political bed fellows. The curious little thing is that, Sharad Pawar proposed to name this bridge by Rajiv Gandhi's name saying he was borne in Mumbai. To place some facts from history, the bridge was conceived during Sena-BJP tenure and they proposed to name it by Vir Savarkar.

Now one wonders why did Sharad Pawar proposed Rajiv's name. When actually his own stand these days are politicking on Maratha or Marathi first, be it for Prime Minister's post or Presidents. The underlining is that, Sharad Pawar is on looser's side even though he is in government with the help of congress. His problems are multiplied with his relative Mr. Padmasinh Patil in jail for a murder. He is desparate for congress help, and the state elections are due, where congress is making noises of going alone, in that scenerio NCP will be placed badly.

Honda Jazz launched

Honda launched it's premium hatch named Jazz today. The spacious hatch comes with only one engine option of 1.2 ltr petrol, with fuel efficiency of 16 KMPL according to ARAI tests. It will be priced around 7 lakhs here.

The car has been launched in three variants - the Basic Jazz carries a price tag of Rs 6.98 lakh. The Jazz Mode variant is the family utility version with body side mouldings, corner protectors to prevent parking scratches, mud flaps and funky lit-up garnishes on the side step and will retain for Rs 7.28 lakh. The top-end Jazz Active is the sporty variant of the hatch with sport pedals, body coloured front grille, fog lamps and a smart spoiler at the top of the tailgate. This variant has been priced at Rs 7.33 lakh. All prices are ex-showroom Delhi.

Inter-Bank ATM free of charge from April

The Reserve Bank of India circular, which has made inter-bank cash withdrawals for bank account holders through automated teller machines (ATMs) free of charge irrespective of bank in which they have account, has become effective from April 1 onwards. The newly-announced measure is expected to benefit countless ATM users countrywide, along with making the ATM usage more popular.

While ATM users from any bank will no longer be required to pay any charge for withdrawing money from an ATM, the banks have yet to decide upon a standardized rate that they would charge their counterparts for facilitating the proposed service.

Thus far, the charges pertaining to the inter-bank withdrawal facility was passed on by the banks to their clients. Lenders had either entered into bi-lateral or multi-lateral agreements, or were using national electronic fund transfer (NEFT) for speedy inter-bank fund transfers, at an economical cost.

There are some issues for the users, if the card gets stuck or cash not dispensed the user has to contact the service providing bank or the ATM owner. The users bank is not responsible for these scenarios.

Sewing machine hoax in Saudi Arabia

Saudi police say they are investigating a hoax that has seen people rushing to buy old-fashioned sewing machines for up to $50,000 (£33,500) an interesting read.

The Singer sewing machines are said to contain traces of red mercury, a substance that may not exist.

But it is widely thought that it can be used to find treasure, ward off evil spirits or even make nuclear bombs.

It is believed that tiny amounts can sell for millions of dollars, the Saudi Gazette reported.

The paper said that trade in the sewing machines was brisk across the country.

Rumours about the sewing machines have been spreading for days by word of mouth and over the internet, it said.

These included rumours that foreign experts and companies had been buying up Singers.

In Dhulum, it was reported that people had broken into two tailors' shops to steal the machines.

In the city of Madina, people were holding mobile phones up to the machines, due to the belief that they could be used to detect the presence of red mercury.

An interior ministry spokesman said authorities were trying to discover who had spread the rumours.

"We have to find out who started this hoax," he told Reuters news agency.

"People hope to make profit," he added. "This is no different to cases of citizens who put their money in untrustworthy schemes."

[via bbc.co.uk]

Tata Nano Launched

Tata Nano has been launched yesterday at Parsi Gymkhana, Marine Drives, Mumbai.

Bookings will commence from April 9 to 23, 2009 at State Bank, Chroma shops and select Tata Dealers. The forms will be charged Rs. 300 and need to be submitted duly filled by one week.

The booking amount is Rs. 2999 and booking is accepted for first 100,000 cars which will be delivered from July for the year. Deliveries will be made on lottery system and those who can't get their cars by an year will be paid 8.5 % of interest on booking amount.

The car will be launched in three variants priced in the range Rs. 1.23-1.7 lakhs, nano base, nano CX mid level and nano LX top end. The top end is equipped with AC and all other creature comfirts in a modern car.

Call US Canada at Rs. 1.99 per minit from Reliance

Telecom operator Reliance Communications on Friday launched an international calling card for the US and Canada - ICC 799 - which brings down call rates to these countries to Rs 1.99 per minute.

Introducing the card, Reliance Communications regional head for Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand Saleem Haq said: "In order to keep in touch with the vast population of our people residing in the US and Canada, a need was felt to bring down calling cost to these countries... now calls can be made at just Rs 1.99 per minute."

The card is available for both CDMA and GSM subscribers. On an e-recharge of Rs 799, it offers a talk time of more than 350 minutes for calls to the US and Canada.

"This talk time would be valid for 45 days and would be available on recharge until April 30," Haq added.

Yamaha FZ - S

After the two aces like R15 and FZ16, Yamaha has poised to build upon success with launch of FZ-S the more stylized version of FZ16. The package is same with cosmetic additions to improve upon already set image.

The bike is 150 cc, there should be improvement in mileage in the range of 50 KMPL, which in FZ16 comes around 40-45 and not so peppy compared to other offerings in the segment. Then the front number plate issue is not addressed it seems. The rear passenger seat is too small for grownup.

208 Summer spacials on Konkan Railway

For clearing the summer rush traffic, 208 special trains will be run via Konkan Railway route.

1. CSTM – Karwar – CSTM Daily :0109 Dn CSTM – Karwar train will run ex-CSTM from 5.4.2009 to 8.6.2009and train no. 0110 Up Karwar-CSTM will run ex-Karwar from 6.4.2009 to9.6.2009. 0109 Dn will leave from CSTM at 2355 hrs and reach Karwar at 1400 hrs next day. 0110 Up will leave from Karwar at 1500 hrs and reach CSTM at 0420 hrs next day. The train will halt at Dadar, Thane, Panvel, Roha, Mangaon, Khed, Chiplun,
   Savarda, Sangameshwar Rd, Ratnagiri, Vilawade, Rajapur, Vaibhavwadi Rd, Nandgaon Rd, Kankavali, Sindhudurg, Kudal, Sawantwadi Rd, Pernem, Thivim, Karmali, Madgaon, Canacona, and Asnoti. The train has 16 coaches.
2. Dadar (T) – Ernakulam – Dadar (T) Weekly :0165 Dn/ 0166 Up Dadar (T)-Ernakulam-Dadar (T) weekly special train will run ex-Dadar (T) on every Wednesday from 8.4.2009 to 3.6.2009 and ex-Ernakulam on every Thursday from 9.4.2009 to 4.6.2009. 0165 Dn will leave from Dadar (T) at 1245 hrs and reach Ernakulam at 1555hrs next day. 0166 Up will leave from Ernakulam at 2315 hrs and reach Dadar(T) at 0435 hrs on third day.The train will halt at Thane, Panvel, Roha, Khed, Chiplun, Ratnagiri,Kankavali, Kudal, Sawantwadi Rd, Pernem, Thivim, Karmali, Madgaon,Karwar, Ankola, Kumta, Honnavar, Bhatkal, Byndoor, Udupi, Surathkal,Mangalore Jn, Kasargod, Kanhangad, Payyanur, Kannur, Tellichery, Mahe,Badagara, Quilandi, Calicut, Tirur, Kuttippuram, Shoranur, Trichur, andAlwaye. The train has 16 coaches.
3. Dadar (T) – Kochuveli – Dadar (T) Weekly : 0167 Dn/ 0168 Up Dadar (T) – Kochuveli – Dadar (T) Weekly special will run ex-Dadar (T) on every Saturday from 4.4.2009 to 6.6.2009 and ex- Kochuveli on every Monday from 6.4.2009 to 8.6.2009. 0167 Dn will leave from Dadar (T) at 1245 hrs and reach Kochuveli at 2100 hrs next day. 0168 Up will leave from Kochuveli at 0850 hrs and reach Dadar (T) at 1640 hrs next day. Halts: Thane, Panvel, Roha, Khed, Chiplun, Ratnagiri, Kankavali, Kudal, Sawantwadi Rd, Pernem, Thivim, Karmali, Madgaon, Karwar, Ankola, Kumta, Honnavar, Bhatkal, Byndoor, Udupi, Surathkal, Mangalore Jn, Kasargod, Kanhangad, Payyanur, Kannur, Tellichery, Mahe, Badagara, Quilandi, calicut, Tirur, Kuttippuram, Shoranur, Trichur, Alwaye, Ernakulam Town, Kottayam, Changanaseri, Tiruvalla, Cheganner, Mavelikara, Kayamkulam,Kollam, and Varkala. The train has 16 coaches.
4. CSTM – Madgaon – CSTM Superfast Weekly : 0121/0122 CSTM – Madgaon – CSTM Superfast Weekly train will run between CSTM and Madgaon. It will run ex-CSTM on every Friday from 3.4.2009 to 5.6.2009 and ex-Madgaon on every Saturday from 4.4.2009 to 6.6.2009. 0121Dn will leave from CSTM at 2215 hrs and reach Madgaon at 0705 hrs next day. 0122 Up will leave from Madgaon at 0845 hrs and reach CSTM at 1735 hrs same day. The train will have 15 coaches. The train will halt at Thane and Ratnagiri.
   
5. CSTM – Madgaon – CSTM Superfast Weekly : 0123 / 0124 CSTM – Madgaon – CSTM Superfast Weekly train will run between CSTM and Madgaon. It will run ex-CSTM on every Saturday from 4.4.2009 to 6.6.2009 and ex-Madgaon on every Sunday from 5.4.2009 to 7.6.2009. Train no. 0123 Dn will leave from CSTM at 2215 hrs and reach Madgaon at 0705 hrs next day. 0124 Up will leave from Madgaon at 1910 hrs and reach CSTM at 0405 hrs next day. The train will have 15 coaches. The train will halt at Thane and Ratnagiri.

[via Konkan Railway press release]

BSNL lowers mobile tariffs to 50 paise for local, STD, SMS

Initiating another round of tariff war, state-run BSNL on Sunday announced a new plan offering local and STD call at just 50 paise a minute across all the network, while the charges would be 20 and 30 paise for BSNL to BSNL.

BSNL's new tariff plan "India Golden Fifty", offering local and STD call at just 50 paise would be available from March 1. and the scheme, along with BSNL's 3G mobile services in the state, was launched by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M Karunanidhi.

BSNL Chairman Kuldeep Goyal told reporters that the Golden Fifty plan would be available to consumers for a monthly rent of Rs 375 inclusive of taxes.

Slumdog Millionaire wins eight Oscars

'Slumdog Millionaire' sweeps eight Oscars at the 81 st Academy Awards including Best Adapted Screenplay, Cinematography, Sound Mixing, Film Editing, Original Score, Original Song, Direction and Motion Picture. Indian music maestro A R Rahman brings home two awards with his Jai Ho... composition.

Obscure Indian congratulate AR Rahman and Pookutty on their Oscar win. We wish AR Rehman to reach new heights in the year to come. Jai Hind! Jai Ho

Olympus introduces Mju Tough series

Olympus has introduced a new range of Mju Tough compact cameras in January 2009. Olympus’ new range is freezeproof, waterproof and shockproof and will be renamed from Mju SW to Mju Tough .

“Since some of our cameras even go beyond shockproof and waterproof – certain models are freezeproof and crushproof as well – we needed a name that was more reflective of the true nature of the SW series. The Mju TOUGH brand lets our customers know what these cameras truly have to offer: strength that’s always ready to go, even in the most extreme conditions”. explained Miquel Angel Garcia, Managing Director Marketing at Olympus Imaging Europa GmbH.

Janshatabdi Express to run daily now on KR route

After the starting of weekend special trains between Mumbai and Goa, passengers have one more reason to smile. The Ministry of Railways has decided to increase the frequency of train no.
2051/2052 CSTM – Madgaon Janshatabdi Express on Konkan Railway route from 6 days a week to daily w.e.f 18 February, 2009.

Happy journey!....

[via Konkan Railway press release ]

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Highlights of Interim Union Budget 2009-10

The following are the highlights of the interim budget for 2009-10 presented in Parliament by Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee.

• Growth forecast at 7.1 per cent for 2008-09
  
• Total expenditure for FY'10 seen at Rs 9,53,231 crore
  
• Plan expenditure estimated at Rs 2,85,149 crore.
  
• Non-Plan expenditure pegged at Rs 6,68,082 crore.
  
• Revenue expenditure at Rs 8,48,085 crore.
  
• Centre's net tax revenue pegged at Rs 5,00,096 crore.
  
• Revenue deficit 4 per cent of GDP.
  
• Fiscal deficit at 5.5 per cent of GDP.
  
• Major subsidies estimated at Rs 95,579 crore.
  
• Two per cent interest subsidy for exports extended till Sept for employment oriented sector.
  
• Defence allocation at Rs 1,41,703 crore.
  
• Rs 30,100 crore allocated for rural employment scheme.
  
• Bharat Nirman allocated Rs 40,900 crore.
  
• Rs 12,070 crore for National Rural Health Mission.
  
• Rural drinking programme allocated Rs 7,400 crore.
  
• Rural sanitation programme gets Rs 1,200 crore.
  
• Rs 14,000 crore for rural infrastructure development.
  
• Mid-day Meal scheme allocated Rs 8,000 crore.
  
• Rs 6,705 crore for Integrated Child Development Scheme.
  
• Sarva Sikhsha Abhiyan allocated Rs 13,100 crore.
  
• Urban renewal mission gets Rs 11,842 crore.
  
• Government to recapitalise public sector banks.

Highlights of Railway Interim Budget 2009-10

• This is UPA's last rail budget in its term
• Railways has a Rs 90,000 cr profit in last four years
  
• 10,500 cr allocated for pension requirements
• 6th Pay Commission to hike expense by Rs 13,500 cr
• Steep fall in container traffic
• Work on Delhi-Mumbai freight corridor started
• Rlys to invest Rs 35,900 cr in 2009
• Railway connectivity to Kashmir initiated
• Passenger growth up 14 pct
• Passenger trains to have 22 pct more capacity
• Efficiency of passenger and goods wagons to be hiked
• Goods trains to have 78 pct added capacity
• 4 Railways inquiry call centres set up
• Electrification of 1000 km of rail lines completed
• Wagon production to be hiked from 6600 to 15000
• Railways invested Rs 70,000 cr out of surplus
• Railways to invest Rs 2,30,000 cr in 11th plan
• Railways reported Rs 25,000 cr cash surplus last year
• Revenues have risen by 39 paise a tonne/km since 2001
• Costs have fallen by 7 paise a tonne/km since 2001
• Gaps in the network will be bridged: Lalu
• Railways got loans at 4 pct
• Accidents come down from 325 in 03-04 to 194 in 07-08
• Railways has grown freight at the rate of 8 pct over last 5 yrs
• Research on for bullet trains
• FY10 operating ratio seen at 88%
• Mumbai-Bikaner superfast bi-weekly
• Nizamuddin-Bangalore Rajdhani tri-weekly
• Lalu gives 2 pct cut in AC and mail train fares
• Forty-three new trains announced
• Laid 1100 kms of new rail lines
• Bhubaneshwar-New Delhi Rajdhani becomes 4 days a week
• New Delhi-Ahmedabad Rajdhani becomes daily

[via Financial Express]

Pink chaddi campaign and the gang of weirdos

There is a campaign going on as a reaction to Srirama Sene's attacks on pub going youths. The campaign is started by a journo from Tehelka stead and it is as weird as the the recent history of Tehelka journos. It is named as 'pink chaddi' and started by Nisha Susan.

The kind of people who support this idea, is as usual reacting before thinking type. The blogspace used by campaign is bombarded by the messages which doesn't support the idea and Nisha has taken care to remove these messages while proclaiming the right of freedom of speech and expression.

All this excercise is to support the freedom of going to pub. Tomorrow, I sure they will get together and make simialr effort in support of infamous rave parties. Poor thing Nisha doesn't understand that with freedom you have to take responsibilities also. But these dumbos of these days don't understand anything beyond the material lusts.

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SaReGaMaPa Lil Champs concluded

SaReGaMaPa Lil Champs the Zee Marathi talent search show concluded in a mega festival. The mega final spots shared by all the contestants from finals viz. Arya Ambekar, Prathamesh Laghate, Mugdha Vaishampayan, Rohit Raut and Kartiki Gaikwad, and Kartiki being hailed winner amonth them. She got 2 lakhs as a price money and rest of them 1 lakhs rupees each.

The show has been epitome of a reality show where the format, contestants, and selectors were of exceptional qualities. It was in a stark contrast to the popular hindi shows on similar track. The selectors, examiners duo of Avadhoot Gupte and Vaishali Samant were class apart in their knowledge about music, rendition and appreciation of the contestants.

Weekend special trains to goa on konkan railway

Train journey to Goa via the picturesque Konkan Railway route has become all the more pleasurable with the introduction of Special Weekend trains for the first time on Konkan Railway route. Passengers looking for a quick break at Goa on weekends can now look forward to having a higher chance of getting confirmed train reservation to Goa and back. Starting next weekend i.e 13th February, 2009, special Superfast Weekend trains will be run between Mumbai and Goa to clear extra rush of passengers to Goa and back.

0105 CSTM- Madgaon Superfast special train will be run every Friday from 13/2/2009 to 20/3/2009 and train no. 0107 CSTM-Madgaon Superfast special train will be run every Saturday from 14/2/2009 to 21/3/2009.

For the return Madgaon-CSTM journey, train no. 0106 Superfast special will be run every Saturday from 14/2/2009 to 21/3/2009, and train no. 0108 Superfast special will be run every Sunday from 15/2/2009 to 22/3/2009.

There will be total 24 trips of these weekend special trains. Train no. 0105 Dn and 0107 Dn will leave from CSTM at 22:15 hrs and reach Madgaon at 07:05 hrs next day. Train no. 0106 Up will leave from Madgaon at 08:45 hrs on Saturday and reach CSTM at 17:35 hrs same day. Train no. 0108 Up will leave from Madgaon at 19:10 hrs on Sunday and reach CSTM at 04:05 hrs next
morning. The weekend special trains will have commercial halt only at Thane and will have 15 coaches.

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Special Train for Anganewadi Yatra

Good news for passengers ! For the convenience of passengers going for Anganewadi Bharadidevi Yatra on Konkan Railway route, four special trains will be run between Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (CSTM) and Karwar on Konkan Railway route.

Special train no. 109 will be run ex-CSTM on 17/02/2009 and 21/2/2009.
Special train no.110 will be run ex-Madgaon on 18/2/2009 and 22/2/2009.
109 Dn will leave from CSTM at 2355 hrs and reach Karwar at 1400 hrs next day.
Train 110 Up will leave from Karwar at 1500 hrs and reach CSTM at 0420 hrs next day.

The train will have 17 coaches and will halt at Dadar, Thane, Panvel, Roha, Mangaon, Khed, Chiplun, Savarda, Sangameshwar, Ratnagiri, Vilavade, Rajapur, Vaibhavwadi, Nandgaon, Kankavali, Sindhudurg, Kudal, Sawantwadi, Pernem, Thivim, Karmali, Madgaon, Canacona, and Asnoti.

Idea's Lifetime prepaid @ Rs. 25

Following Mtnl,Airtel & Vodafone’s approach to lower its lifetime prepaid start-up amount, Idea announced its lifetime prepaid Recharge at Rs 25 with some extra stuff like Free Night calling and lower local call charges for Mumbai Circle.

After Rcom’s GSM start up in Mumbai, Idea takes the competition head-on it is offering extremely lucrative offers with this “NEW POWER PACKED LIFE LONG’.
Here are the details:

Life Long Recharge-MRP Rs.25
Talk Time-:Rs.5
Validity-: Life Long

Tariff for first Six Month-
All Local Call @ 60 paisa
All STD Call @ Rs.1
All Local SMS @ Rs.1
All National SMS @Rs.1.50
FREE Night Calling- Idea to Idea FREE form 11pm to 6am (for 2 months)

Tariff after six month-:
All Local call @ Rs.1
All STD call @ Rs.1.50
All Local SMS @Rs.1
All National SMS @Rs.1.5

Reliance GSM Tariff Plans

Reliance GSM plan Details for Andhra Pradesh,Chennai, Gujarat, Haryana, Karnataka,Kerala,Maharashtra,Mumbai,Punjab,Rajasthan,TamilNadu,UttarPradesh(East),Uttar Pradesh(West).

This is the Base Tariff which is common for all the above circles.

• All Local/Intra Circle Calls Rs.1.00
• All STD Calls Rs.1.
• All Incoming & Local Outgoing calls Rs.1.00
• STD Outgoing calls Rs.1.50
• Local Rs.1.00
• National Rs.1.50
• International Rs.5.00
  

Customer Experience Pack is a special limited period offer which gives Free talk time,Free Night calling to all local/intra circle Reliance CDMA & GSM phones between 11pm and 6 am for the first 90days from the date of activation.Which varies from circle to circle.

Free Talk Time On Daily Basis For 90 Days From The Date Of Activation

* Andhra Pradesh :Rs 5 will be credited.
* Chennai:Rs 5 will be credited.
* Gujarat:Rs 10 will be credited.
* Haryana:Rs 10 will be credited.
* Karnataka:Rs 5 will be credited.
* Kerala:Rs 5 will be credited.
* Maharashtra:Rs 10 will be credited.
* Mumbai:Rs 10 will be credited.
* Punjab:Rs 10 will be credited.
* Rajasthan:Rs 10 will be credited.
* TamilNadu:Rs 5 will be credited.
* UttarPradesh(East):Rs 10 will be credited.
* Uttar Pradesh(West):Rs 10 will be credited.

BSNL revised GPRS charges

BSNL revise GPRS usage charges for prepaid and postpaid mobile services.

The prepaid GPRS usage charges while at home and while roaming has been revised to INR 0.05 per 10 KB from INR 0.02 per KB.

The postpaid GPRS usage charges under option I while at home have been revised to INR 0.03 per 10 KB from INR 0.01 per KB.

While at home,the usage charges for postpaid service under GPRS Plan option II have been revised to INR 0.05 per 10 KB from INR 0.02 per KB. The usage charges while roaming under GPRS Plan options I, II and III have been revised to INR 0.05 per 10 KB from INR 0.02 per KB. The new tariffs will be applicable from 1 February-2009.

Raj Thakre and Hindi and English electronic media

It is surprising that there are no after shocks in the media particularly Hindi and English electronic media. Raj has taken potshots at the approach of media in all the controversies where ever his involvement is. He targeted a Aajtak advertisement about TRP and pointed out how the media twists the political statements and creates controversies to gain TRP.

The shameless honchos in Hindi media, who were seen very partisan in reporting during those controversies. Labeling Raj Thakre as Hitler and preparing charge sheets on him. Is it the game of tapping insecurity of North Indians? Thakre's anger seems to be more at political organization of North Indians by Samajwadi Party and Congress MP Sanjay Nirupam. He attacked vehemently on Uttar Bhartiaya Diwas, stating it is no where celebrated in the North India and has become a political tool in the hands of UP and Bihari politicians in Mumbai.

At the ground level the Maharastrians in majority hate the North Indian ( read UP and Bihari) influx in Mumbai. As it is affecting the demography of the city and create overburdening on civic amenities. The landlocked city is already on shortage of land mass for housing and other civic amenities like water supply and sewage treatment. Rising crimanalities and some reports of base of terrorism in Ajamgadh district of Uttar Pradesh increases the anger again.

Pub Culture and Sriram Sene

Sriram Sene's deplorable act in Manglore is condemnable and has been condemned by many. By deplorable I mean no body has any right to take the law in hand. The so-called 'secular' english media at forefront of raising this issue. But the issues raised by Sriram Sene's action are very concering in the indian society.

The pub culture is rot brought by modernity and no bar life styles, and if somebody is using this issue to make it accetable then it is equally deplorable.

Wasted interests in the electronic media are using every opportunity in these election times to make the fast buck. The CNN-IBN group which seems to be sold out to Congress has used this issue to attack the BJP government in Karnataka. They have done it consistently in near past and seems never bother about the watchfull spectators, who can differentiate the real reporting and cooked up stories.

Sanjay Dutt to contest on Samajwadi party ticket

Sanjay Dutt is a tragedy for Sunil Dutt and his family. Neither his teens nor the fifty plus maturity made him a wise person. He is always surrounded by wrong peoples and that makes him suffer heavily. The protection of a influential father and later a sister has saved him so far from the worst. But time is never be same again. The company of Mulayam Singh and Amar Singh is bound to put him in another controversy. His sister has already disaprooved his marriage with Manyata and his decision to join Samajwadi Party.

Let's see what lies in future.

Tata Xenon pickup ready for launch

Tata Xenon is ready for the launch worldwide expect India. Check out the site http://xenon.tatamotors.com/fla/ for more information about the vehicle.

Xenon is a pickup truck powered by 2.2 litre Dicor engine already employed in Tata Safari and Sumo Grande. Apparently, the differences between Premium and Economy versions seems to be HVAC, alloys, leather steering wheel and fabric door pads.

There also a 3.0 version, but I reckon that won't be made available in India.

Tata Nano to be launched by March end this year

Earlier it was rumored that Tata has decided to launch the much expected project Tata Nano on 26th of this month, but now it seems the date is revised and launched is postponed till the March end of 2009. According to Economic Times the bookings will start from February end , and deliveries around August. You have to pay Rs. 70000 upfront for booking the Nano. State Bank of India will do the arrangements for bookings at its branches. Initially it is planned to produce 3000 Nanos per month, it means depending upon bookings the deliveries will be done on draw.
Selected Tata dealers will also do the bookings for the Nano in coming weeks.

Some prototype vehicles are already dispatched to Dehra Dun, Almora and Ranikhet where its test run would be conducted.

The vehicle is celebrated all over the world for it's low cost engineering. Made public in the autoexpo, is much awaited launch of the year.

What lies in future?

Take it as a science or a science fiction. But worth reading it for apparently far fetched scientific imagination.

Hypnosis has successfully been used by professional therapists to treat a number of psychological problems. One such method involves regressing a patient to a younger age and eliciting memories of his childhood, where developmental crises can be re-lived and resolved. What follows is a transcribed portion of several audio tapes recorded during a regression therapy. The hypnotist, who will remain anonymous, accidentally triggered memories of both past and future lives.

This transcript is from one session that elicited memories of a life in the future-- a future where humanity has left the polluted planet Earth to live in orbiting space colonies.

Read it at http://www.viewzone.com/witness.html