Canon eyes Rs.150 crore revenue from brand stores
September 19th, 2012 - 6:17 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, Sep 19 (IANS) Leading camera-maker Canon is planning to have 100 exclusive brand stores in India by the year-end and is eyeing a revenue of Rs.150 crore from them, ... Read more...
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Free mobile app for skin cancer screening
July 12th, 2012 - 5:23 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, July 12 (IANS) A free new app called UMSkinCheck, designed for iPhone and iPad, will screen skin cancers by reminding users to compare unusual growths on their skin with ... Read more...
Posted in Health |
Cameras to nab cheaters in Pakistan exam halls
July 12th, 2012 - 1:53 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, July 12 (IANS) Pakistan plans to use cameras to stop cheating during exams.The government intends to use modern digital cameras for checking illegal practices in examinations, said Visual Education ... Read more...
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Sandisk unveils latest flash drives
June 20th, 2012 - 10:00 pm ICT by IANS
Bangalore, June 20 (IANS) Global major in storage memory, SanDisk Corp Wednesday unveiled in the Indian market four high-capacity flash drives for smart devices such as smart phones, tablets and ... Read more...
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FMSCI launches TSD Rally Championship
June 11th, 2012 - 8:50 pm ICT by IANS
Bangalore, June 11 (IANS) In a move that reflects ground reality, the Federation of Motor Sports Clubs of India (FMSCI) Monday announced the launch of the all new National Time-Speed-Distance ... Read more...
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FMSCI launches TSD Rally Championship
June 11th, 2012 - 8:50 pm ICT by IANS
Bangalore, June 11 (IANS) In a move that reflects ground reality, the Federation of Motor Sports Clubs of India (FMSCI) Monday announced the launch of the all new National Time-Speed-Distance ... Read more...
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Hacker held through photos of girlfriend’s breasts
April 14th, 2012 - 10:08 pm ICT by IANS
London, April 14 (IANS) A hacker has been unmasked after officials managed to trace the GPS data of his house from a photo of his girlfriend's breasts that he had ... Read more...
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Kodak to stop making digital cameras
February 12th, 2012 - 8:51 pm ICT by IANS
London, Feb 12 (IANS) Photography giant Kodak has said it will stop making digital cameras in the next six months, a media report said Sunday.The 130-year-old Eastman Kodak Co, which ... Read more...
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Canon to open 300 outlets across India’s small towns
November 22nd, 2011 - 2:42 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 22 (IANS) Japanese imaging major Canon's Indian arm aims to triple its business to Rs.4,500 crore ($1 billion) in four years by opening 300 exclusive outlets, many ... Read more...
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Two held for assaulting foreigners in Bihar
September 22nd, 2011 - 10:48 pm ICT by IANS
Patna, Sep 22 (IANS) Two youths were arrested in Bihar's Nalanda district Thursday for assaulting and attempting to rob two foreign tourists a day earlier, police said."We will chargesheet the ... Read more...
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Indian IT industry’s revenue up 19 percent in 2010-11
September 10th, 2011 - 9:38 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Sep 10 (IANS) The Indian IT industry posted an increase of 19 percent in its total revenue at Rs.4,38,296 crore ($96.1 billion) during financial year 2010-11, said a ... Read more...
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Kashmiri lensman bags MFI best photographer award (With Image)
August 19th, 2011 - 9:27 pm ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Aug 19 (IANS) A Kashmiri photographer's portrayal of three widows has bagged the Media Foundation of India's "Best Picture of the Year Award".Showkat Nanda was presented the award by ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
Eye of Gaia: billion-pixel camera to map Milky Way
July 8th, 2011 - 12:56 am ICT by IANS
London, July 7 (IANS) The largest digital camera ever built for a space mission has been painstakingly mosaicked together from 106 separate electronic detectors.
The resulting 'billion-pixel array' will serve ... Read more...
Posted in World |
Late entrants, Taiwanese ICT firms take on biggies
June 12th, 2011 - 1:36 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, June 12 (IANS) Taiwanese firms were largely equipment suppliers to companies across the consumer durables and technology solutions space. They are now gearing up to give tough competition ... Read more...
Posted in Business |
Gilani gifts cameras to journalists
June 6th, 2011 - 6:06 pm ICT by IANS
Islamabad, June 6 (IANS) All 52 members of the Photo Journalists Association in Pakistan's Multan city are to get a digital camera each, courtesy Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani.The ... Read more...
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Indian digital camera market grows 69 percent
May 9th, 2011 - 6:45 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) The Indian digital camera market posted a 69 percent increase in sales at 845,000 units during the quarter ended Dec 31, 2010 as against 501,000 ... Read more...
Posted in Sci-Tech |
Urban teens pocket money swelling despite inflation: Survey
March 6th, 2011 - 8:46 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 6 (IANS) The rising cost of living and inflation seem to have had little impact on the wallets of teenagers and young adults in metropolitan cities, ... Read more...
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Mumbai goes ‘wah wah’ over Bryan Adams’ concert
February 13th, 2011 - 12:44 am ICT by IANS
Mumbai, Feb 12 (IANS) With a crowd of over 15,000 swaying to the music, Mumbai was at its energetic and spirited best as Canadian rocker Bryan Adams belted out hits after ... Read more...
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Gang of women burglars from Rajasthan busted
January 21st, 2011 - 11:47 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) A gang of woman burglars from Rajasthan, targeting electronics appliances' shops in north Delhi, has been busted, police said Friday.Raj Kumari, Kanhiya and Amit were arrested from ... Read more...
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Inter-school painting contest winners get UN awards
December 18th, 2010 - 7:58 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Dec 18 (IANS) Winners of an inter-school painting competition, which aimed at promoting awareness of hunger and malnutrition issues among the youth, were awarded by the UN in the capital ... Read more...
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Sony India expects digital camera sales to grow 50 percent
December 16th, 2010 - 7:00 pm ICT by IANS
Kolkata, Dec 16 (IANS) Sony India expects its digital camera sales revenue to grow 50 percent from Rs.600 crore to Rs.900 crore by March 2011, a top company official said here Thursday."We ... Read more...
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Gang of cyber hackers busted in capital
November 27th, 2010 - 10:01 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 27 (IANS) Three people, including two foreign nationals, were arrested Saturday for duping people into giving their bank account related information and then making unauthorised financial transactions through them, ... Read more...
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Cyber Monday 2010 Deals Attract Customers
November 25th, 2010 - 7:50 pm ICT by GD
By Ranjan Bhaduri
Nov 25, (THAINDIAN NEWS) While some people wait all the year for the Black Friday sales there are some others who do not fret over the opportunity they miss in ... Read more...
Posted in Business |
Kmart Thanksgiving And Black Friday Sales Make Waves
November 25th, 2010 - 7:49 pm ICT by GD
By Ranjan Bhaduri
Nov 25, (THAINDIAN NEWS) Those who are looking for some superb deals on home appliances and gadgets this shopping season, the Kmart Thanksgiving and Black Friday sales are worth checking ... Read more...
Posted in Business |
Black Friday Brings Online Bonanza In 2010
November 20th, 2010 - 8:16 pm ICT by GD
By Ranjan Bhaduri
Nov 20, (THAINDIAN NEWS) The Black Friday ads have been released by the leading US retailers including Target, Best Buy and Walmart and the offers have made the shoppers berserk ... Read more...
Posted in World News |
Black Friday 2010 Brings Bonanza For Gadget Lovers
November 18th, 2010 - 8:41 pm ICT by GD
By Ranjan Bhaduri
Nov 18, (THAINDIAN NEWS) This year the much awaited Black Friday sale is likely to become a shopping extravaganza for the gadget freaks. The top US retailers are all offering ... Read more...
Posted in Feature |
Digital camera market grew 76 percent in Apri-June quarter
November 3rd, 2010 - 5:51 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Nov 3 (IANS) India's digital camera market recorded a 76 percent growth in sales in the April-June quarter at 621,000 units compared to the like period of 2009, said a ... Read more...
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52.55 percent votes cast in Bihar polls second phase (Lead)
October 24th, 2010 - 10:47 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, Oct 24 (IANS) The Election Commission here Sunday said 52.55 percent votes were cast in the second phase of the Bihar assembly elections. Barring some stray incidents, the polling was ... Read more...
Posted in Politics |
Canon Ixus 300 HS camera a complete review
September 25th, 2010 - 7:05 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
September 25, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): The first thing that you will notice about the new Canon Ixus 300HS is that it looks completely different from all the digital cameras that you have ... Read more...
Posted in Entertainment |
Sony ericsson Xperia X10
September 23rd, 2010 - 9:20 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
September 23, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): The smartphone market is a place for cut-throat competition among phone manufacturers vying for the attention of the customer. Sony Ericsson's Xperia X10 is a lesson ... Read more...
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Mobile phones ‘to be recharged wirelessly from 2012′
September 16th, 2010 - 12:18 pm ICT by ANI
London, Sep 16 (ANI): Cell phone users may soon be able to recharge their devices wirelessly.Japanese technology company Fujitsu has developed a system capable of simultaneously charging multiple portable electronic devices such ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Radiohead’s Gift For Their Fans
September 4th, 2010 - 2:35 pm ICT by Sampurn Wire
September 4, 2010 (Sampurn Wire): The Alternative rock icons, Radiohead have given the audio master tracks to their Czech Republic fans who had earlier filmed them at their live show. This ... Read more...
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How flies establish their cruising altitude
August 20th, 2010 - 4:54 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Aug 20 (ANI): Scientists have shed new light on how insects in flight calculate and control their height above the ground.The flies establish an altitude set point on the basis of ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Model who vowed to run naked in support of Paraguay’s WC team robbed
July 27th, 2010 - 2:34 pm ICT by ANI
New York, July 27 (ANI): Larissa Riquelme, the Paraguayan model who promised to run naked in support of her home team at the FIFA World Cup, has been robbed.The 25-year-old stunner ... Read more...
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Hands-on product trials ‘lead to increased customer satisfaction’
June 22nd, 2010 - 4:34 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, June 22 (ANI): Customers who get a first-hand experience of using a product develop a good mental model of the product, a positive attitude, and greater willingness to pay for it."With ... Read more...
Posted in Business |