ISRO's Bhuvan to beat Google Earth

Bhuvan's edge over Google Earth :

* Google Earth's Zoom levels up to 200 mt - ISRO's Bhuvan Zoom levels up to 10 mt
* Google Earth: Single layer information - ISRO's Bhuvan: Multi-layer information
* Google Earth: Images upgraded every 4 years - ISRO's Bhuvan: Images upgraded every year
* Google Earth: No alternate viewing options - ISRO's Bhuvan: Options of viewing on different dates
* Google Earth: Uses international satellites - ISRO's Bhuvan: Uses Indian satellites



And finally the day has arrived. We have covered ISRO's Bhuvan development right from the day it was announced and after ~4-5 months of delay, ISRO has finally launched Bhuvan.isro bhuvan

"Bhuvan, an ambitious project of ISRO was started to take Indian images and thematic information in multiple spatial resolutions to people through a web portal through easy access to information on basic natural resources in the geospatial domain. Bhuvan showcases Indian images by the superimposition of IRS satellite imageries on 3D globe. The degree of resolution showcased is based on the points of interest and popularity, but most of the Indian terrain is covered upto at least 5.8 meters of resolution with the least spatial resolution being 55 meters from AWifs Sensor.



Bhuvan Features :

* Visualise 2D and 3D image data along with rich thematic information on Soil, wasteland, water resources etc.
* Fly to locations ( Flies from the current location directly to the selected location)
* Heads-Up Display ( HUD) naviation controls ( Tilt slider, north indicator, opacity, compass ring, zoom slider)
* Navigation using the 3D view Pop-up menu (Fly-in, Fly out, jump in, jump around, view point)
* 3D Fly through (3D view to fly to locations, objects in the terrain, and navigate freely using the mouse or keyboard)
* Drawing 2D objects (Text labels, polylines, polygons, rectangles, 2D arrows, circles, ellipse)
* Drawing 3D Objects (placing of expressive 3D models, 3D polygons, boxes)
* Snapshot creation (copies the 3D view to a floating window and allows to save to a external file)
* Measurement tools (Horizontal distance, aerial distance, vertical distance, measure area)
* Shadow Analysis (it sets the sun position based on the given time creating shadows and effects the lighting on the terrain)

How to Download & Install Bhuvan? :

for download u need to register at isro's site
REGISTER HERE

for plugin CLICK HERE

All said and done, the product is very well timed - we are close to celebrate India's independence day and Bhuvan is one crown that ISRO will be known for in the coming years.

Samsung Omnia HD Comes to India

Features a huge 3.7 inch AMOLED screen sporting a 360 x 640 pixel resolution


Samsung has announced the launch of its first Series 60 Fifth Edition handset, the Omnia i8910 HD in India. The power packed cellphone boasts of a host of new features, most notably, its 8 megapixel camera and HD video recording (720p @ 30fps) ability.
The Omnia HD features a huge 3.7 inch AMOLED screen sporting a 360 x 640 pixel resolution. This should make your Video and image watching experience simply amazing. The Omnia HD also features an ARM Cortex A8 processor running at 600 MHz. There seems to be conflicting reports regarding the processor with some reports talking about the processor being a 1Ghz one! If that was not all there's a s separate 3D Graphics HW Accelerator thrown in as well. The Omnia HD also features a 3.5 mm audio jack, DNSe 2.0 (Digital Natural Sound Engine) and Virtual 5.1 channel Dolby surround sound.



The phone runs Samsungs proprietary Touchwiz UI over the S60 Fifth Edition interface. Overall, the look and feel of the device is classier than that of the N97. The only advantage Nokia has over the Samsung now seems to be the physical QWERTY keyboard.
The Omnia HD has been priced at Rs 33,990 which pits it directly against the N97 and it looks like N97 no longer looks THAT appealing anymore!

Next-Gen Walkman S-Series Details Leaked

Alleged details about Sony's next-gen Walkman, S-Series, have been leaked by a French gadget Website that reports the upcoming model will support 42 hours of music play, FM tuner, video capability, drag-and-drop file transfer and a built-in speaker. The site, Materiel.net, says the new Walkman will be available in 8GB (NWZ-S544) and 16GB (NWZ-S545) capacity with both having a 2.4-inch LCD screen with QVGA display.


Image is from Materiel.net


The French site lists the S-Series pricing as 129 ($183) for the 8GB and 149 ($211) for the 16GB. There's no word on U.S. pricing, but Sony's current 16 GB S-Series Walkman sells for about $160. It's likely the newer models will stay around the same price point as current S-Series devices. On the down side, it doesn't look like the refreshed Walkman will come with Wi-Fi capability like the new X-Series does, and Materiel lists black as the only available color for the new models.

If Materiel's specs are correct then the new devices are just a minor tweak from the current S-series. Compared to the 16GB S-Series on store shelves today, the new device gets a playing time boost of two hours from 40 hours to 42 hours, the screen goes from 1.75-inches to 2.4-inches, and the built-in speaker is new. The new S-Series also gets a more compact, Mickey Mouse-style button layout than its predecessors. There's no word on a release date yet, but we'll keep you posted once we hear something.

Flickr Improves Photo Search

Better search, more info
The colossal task of browsing through billions of photos pooled in the photo-sharing site Flickr will now be easier, courtesy the website's revamped search results page.
According to Flick's blog, now when you search for something, the results page will have the new "View" controls at the top of the page. These controls allow the results to display in different sizes and formats. Both small and medium views will have an 'i' icon on every thumbnail - clicking this will show detailed information about a particular photo.
On the right side of the page - based upon how members are tagging their photos and participating on Flickr, users will see links to the groups, photographers, tag clusters and places that are most closely related what they're looking for.

There's also simple summary information on the page when a user refines their search.

Track Swine Flu Online

Know, track and prevent swine flu





If the fear of getting affected with swine flu is giving you the jitters, and all you are doing is getting paranoid because of all the news and rumors floating around, then take a deep breath, relax. Give a break to all those nervous sweats as we have for you a few ways to know, understand, track and prevent swine flu.

In order to not fear something, we have to know that thing well. So, first things first. To clear your basic doubts about what the all hyped swine flu is all about, how can you avoid it et al, refer to a few trustworthy websites like -

www.Flu.gov
, CDC and our good ol' Wikipedia.


Now that you have brushed up your basics, its time to know and track the cases and other recent news that are doing rounds regarding swine flu. News websites like Swine influenza (FLu) News, Tracking Swine Flu and blogs dedicated to the flu like - Swine Flu Headlines and Swine Flu Reporter.



If you do not have the patience to read each sentence written in all those articles, you can choose some more interactive methods of learning about the flu.
Slideshows like the one on X-Plain.com and online tracking maps that highlight things like Confirmed and Suspected Cases of Swine Flu would be of help to you. Some other interesting links regarding the same are - SWINE Flu map and health map.


Now that the swine flu has hit the Indian shores, we have a whole new batch of websites dedicated to the flu cases and news here. SwineFluIndia.org gives you a complete know how of the flu and much more. Apart from this, Swine Flu India/MUMBAI lists out important information like hospitals one has to approach in case of any Swine Flu attack.


Stay Safe!


Symptoms In children, emergency warning signs that need urgent medical attention include:

· Fast breathing or trouble breathing
· Bluish or gray skin color
· Not drinking enough fluids
· Severe or persistent vomiting
· Not waking up or not interacting
· Being so irritable that the child does not want to be held
· Flu-like symptoms improve but then return with fever and worse cough


In adults, emergency warning signs that need urgent medical attention include

· Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
· Pain or pressure in the chest or abdomen
· Sudden dizziness
· Confusion
· Severe or persistent vomiting
· Flu-like symptoms improve but then return with fever and worse cough

LG VIEWTY SMART (LG-GC900) IN INDIA

LG Electronics India has launched its much awaited mobile handset LG-GC900 for Indian Consumers .

LG GC900 comes with a 8MegaPixel camera the company claims GC900 is packed with intelligent sot mode that makes it easier to take great photos by automatically analyzing scenes and adjusting camera settings accordingly .

Extremely pocketable, Viewty Smart is just 12.4 mm deep, making it the slimmest 8 megapixel camera phone available as of now in Indian market.

Mr. Anil Arora, Business Group Marketing Head, Mobile Communications, LG Electronics India Pvt. Ltd quoted Viewty Smart is a real digital camera in a really stylish phone.

Perfect for those dedicated to fashion and who like to be one step ahead of the technology crowd, LG GC 900 allows you to take your best shot and share your photos with friends and family quickly and simply. The Viewty Smart has a gorgeous display and best-of-class user interface. It has the potential of becoming a bestseller as it takes the pleasure of taking pictures to newer horizons.

The phone comes for a price tag of Rs 27,500.

LG W2243T:21.5-inch LCD monitor

The novelty of 22-inch full HD monitors is passe, and manufactures now need to offer more than just a sticker proclaiming the 1080p-ness of the panel. So far, the Samsung 2233sw has been the only convert to impress me with its combination of design, clean cut lines and picture quality. Let's see if the LG can manage to leave a mark as well.



Design

LG's W2243T features a 21.5-inch liquid crystal display and great looking slim design. Its smooth glossy surface resembles the Samsung T220 but there are differences in design. Like the flowing OSD button layout at the bottom right of the bezel, which also includes a wavy power button that glows red when turned on. As compared to the touch sensitive buttons of the T220, these are mechanical and have easy-to-read labels printed on the bezel.






The panel stands on a sturdy piano finish stand, which isn't as difficult to connect as the Samsung T220, but doesn't allow the monitor to swivel, giving it only a small amount of tilt instead. The stand is sturdy and holds the panel well in place. The back of the monitor has a DVI-D and a D-Sub (VGA) port for connectivity.




Features


The LG W2243T comes with a 21.5-inch panel that has a maximum resolution of 1920x1080. It has a response time of 5 ms, contrast ratio of 30000:1 (dynamic) and has a maximum brightness of 300 cd/m2. Viewing angles are 170 degree (horizontal) and 160 degree (vertical).

It also features the LG f-Engine that gives the user a choice of viewing presets for different scenarios like Cinema or Movie mode, Internet mode, Text mode, etc. As with almost every other monitor, the experience with these presets is not that great. I'd rather tune it myself.

The good part is the W2243T comes with a bundled DVI-D cable that connects the computer to the monitor. The DVI port automatically selects the best resolution and brightness/contrast values; something like an Auto Adjust mode, so no need for the presets.
Performance



The LG W2243T was subject to an exhaustive list of tests ranging from the objective DisplayMate to the subjective gameplay, internet, text and movie viewing experience.

The LG W2243T cleared almost all the tests with remarkable ease. It performed particularly well in the brightness and color reproduction tests. However, it did manage to throw up a mismatch in the Horizontal Color Registration test, just like every other monitor we have tested here.

Surfing the Internet or using it for day-to-day tasks is a joy. It has ample space on the screen for more than a few windows and displays text without any jagged edges or fringing of any kind.

Movie experience was good but it is evident that the LG W2243T cannot match up to the Samsung 2233sw. It lacks the finesse of the Samsung monitors and pictures. Though good, it appears to be a little flat and less lively.
Overall, the LG W2243T turned out to be a decent competitor for the Samsung 2233sw, and is good enough for everyday usage at home or office. The only thing that might go against the LG is its price.

Verdict


The LG W2243T is available in the market for about Rs. 9,150 with a 3-year warranty. For that price, you could also get yourself the Samsung 2233sw, which is an even better deal. I'd say, skip the LG go for the Samsung.
Specifications

Ashes Cricket 2009

Visuals and presentation need improvement



As a kid I was hooked onto Brian Lara's Cricket and it still remains my favorite cricket game on any platform. Codemasters did what EA couldn't; it captured the fun and excitement of cricket, even though the game was riddled with bugs. Codemasters next release in 2007 was also fairly successful. Fast-forward to 2009 and we have the latest cricket iteration called Ashes 2009.

I got some time with the game recently and to be honest, I was rather disappointed. The game was playable on the Xbox 360 and featured a completely new control scheme. This is the Ashes edition, which features all modes found in the previous game plus the Ashes Tour, which is clearly targeted at the European market. In case you are a 20-20 fanatic, the game also features a 20-20 mode, for some quick cricketing action.


The first thing I noticed was that the game's visuals are not up to the mark; they lack detail and are not on par with today's high standards. I was ready to ignore the visuals as it's the gameplay that I am interested in and I don't care if Irfan Pathan looks like Ajit Agarkar or if they call him Irkan (copyright issues). Unfortunately, the gameplay doesn't garner much praise either. The new control scheme breaks up shots into a very easy attack, defend and lob. Its common sense that you choose your shot depending on the line and length of the delivery, it is also very important to time your shot perfectly.


The HUD displays your current posture while batting. You can choose to go on your front foot or back foot or let the game decide on auto. The batting posture is very critical; it can make or break a shot. I noticed that leaving the batting posture on auto does work well, but it also makes batting a little easy. A player's performance while batting/bowling depends on the confidence bar, which is displayed right below every player's name. If as a batsman you strike the ball cleanly, get a few boundaries you will become more confident and reach the fearless stage.


As the name suggests, when you are fearless, even complicated shots will not be that difficult to connect. On the other hand if you miss a few shots and are low on confidence, it will become increasingly hard to get back your rhythm. This particular aspect makes every ball important, so you can't play unorthodox shots early on. Bowling is fairly simple, with every delivery broken into (for fast bowlers) in-swinger, out-swinger, slower-one and so on. You need to make the batsman work, make him think, and keep changing the line and length.


I played a few matches and was able to master (read survive) the harder difficulty in a very brief period. It was a fun experience but as with all cricket games, it's still a little buggy. I have high hopes from the game if the developers can work on the visuals and presentation. The game that I played was a preview copy, so I am hoping they make some major changes before the game is out this month. Keep watching this space for a review very soon

Chinese Mobiles: The Flip-flop Continues

Mobile operators on a mission to 'legalize' unbranded Chinese handsets.
By now, we have seen numerous flip-flops regarding Chinese phones, sometimes from the government, the other times from the operators. It was only in June that the Directorate-General of Foreign Trade ordered that mobile handsets without an IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity) number cannot be imported anymore. Looks like its time for (yet another) operator flip-flop.
So, after a status quo, Chinese handsets are set to make a comeback (not really a comeback, because sales of such handsets apparently had not been affected even after the so called ban on them). So, while we might have had seen many changes in the government and the mobile operators' stance, one thing that has not changed is the sale of such handsets, which continues till date. Unabated.


In the latest move, mobile operators seem to be the ones who are on a mission to "legalize" unbranded Chinese handsets by assigning them new IMEI numbers. This move is similar to the one that was "directed" by the government a few months ago. The cellcos will assign extra, six digit suffixes to existing handsets that share the same IMEI number. Technically (and legally), no two handsets should share an IMEI number. That, however, is not true in case of unbranded Chinese handsets. While some do not come with an IMEI number at all, others have spoofed IMEIs with thousands of handsets sharing the same IMEI number. Now, this causes huge issues for the cellcos because they are the ones that are obliged to keep a watch on who uses their networks. In the past, with legal handsets, it was not a difficult task to track down the mobile phone using which a certain call was made. With spoofed IMEIs, thousands of phones share the same IMEI resulting a loophole for criminals and other such entities to escape from the police. It is this loophole that the cellcos want to block by assigning modified IMEIs.

Nice. It looks quite rosy on paper. However, what has been lacking is the implementation part of this. Chinese handsets have proliferated so deeply into the market that it is virtually impossible to quarantine each and every handset out there. The operators also seem reluctant to "cut off" access to such handsets as that would affect revenues. If that was not all, people who had purchased such handsets would find their handsets unusable one fine day. That's unfair for them because they have paid money to purchase these handsets. Now, what the operators are doing here is "walking the tight rope" and toeing a middle line. Its success, however, will only be seen if the implementation part of it goes well. This, sadly, has not been the case, at least from the experience we had in the past few months.

Nikon Launches Three New Cameras

Along with the unique projector-camera, Nikon has announced three new compact digital cameras in its Coolpix Style Series - S70, S640, S540

The Cameras
The Nikon Coolpix cameras incorporate Nikon's Nikkor lenses as well as Nikon's EXPEED digital image processing concept. A new enhancement to Nikon's Smart Portrait System includes an all-new Skin Softening feature designed to both smooth and even skin tones.

Other Coolpix features include Vibration Reduction (VR) Image Stabilization, minimizing blur that may appear in pictures, even in low-light or unsteady conditions; and Scene Auto Selector, which automatically recognizes the shooting situation and adjusts camera settings accordingly.


Cool S70

Coolpix S70 features Nikon's newly developed 3.5-inch Clear Color Display and a new generation of touch-screen controls. The camera is capable to capture HD video at 1280 x 720 pixels (720p). It comes with a 12.1 megapixels sensor, a 5x wide-angle Zoom-NIKKOR lens, and ISO settings up to 6400.

Nikon says, using the Touch Shutter feature, users can have a completely "button-free" experience and focus on and photograph a subject by simply touching it on the camera's display.




With the swipe of a finger, users can scroll through images and use a pinching motion with two fingers to zoom in or out on displayed images, switching between thumbnail and full screen views. Additional new touch-screen controls include on-screen sliders for adjusting brightness and Scene Effect Adjustment, which offers controls specific to the scene mode in use.

The S70 will be available in September 2009 for $399.95 (Rs. 19,000) in a choice of colors and textures including Red & Red, Champagne & Beige, Black & Black, or Champagne & Light Brown.
Coolpix S640

This camera features includes ultra-fast auto-focus of a 0.7 seconds and short shutter release time lag.

The S640 features a 12.2 megapixels, a 5x wide-angle NIKKOR lens, ISO from 100-6400 at full resolution; a 2.7-inch Clear Color LCD Display; 4-way VR Image Stabilization System; Subject Tracking; Scene Auto Selector Mode; Nikon's Smart Portrait System and movie mode.



The COOLPIX S640 will be available in September 2009 for $249.95 (Rs. 11,800).
Coolpix S570

The S570 features 12.0 megapixels, a 5x wide-angle Zoom-NIKKOR glass lens; ISO 3200 at full resolution; a bright 2.7-inch LCD Display; 4-way VR Image Stabilization System; Scene Auto Selector Mode; Nikon's Smart Portrait System and movie mode.




The COOLPIX S570 will be available in September 2009, for $199.95 (Rs. 9,500).

There's no word on the availability of these cameras in India yet.

Games for Windows Live 3.0 Released

New features include in-game marketplace, account management and anti-piracy.
Microsoft has quietly launched its new version of Games for Windows Live. Features included in the new Games for Windows Live 3.0 are In-game Marketplace, new account management tools, piracy protection, and a new theme.
In-game marketplace will let users purchase items in-game. Once purchased, the Game for Windows Interface will download and install the Game Add-ons - all while the game is still running. Previously purchased items can be downloaded again.


Users can also manage their accounts within the game environment to purchase Microsoft Points, Edit Credit Card information, add new Credit Card, redeem codes for purchases etc.

The third version also features anti-piracy protection feature that uses two methods to check if the game copy is pirated. Server Side Authentication links the game's license to the user's Gamertag and thus can be installed in any number of machines, albeit, this method doesn't work in offline play. Also, the Zero Day Piracy Protection that restricts games from launching before the publisher set date.

The Games for Windows Live 3.0 is an automatic update

Sony VAIO W Netbook Unveiled in India

Sony has entered the netbook segment with its new VAIO W series netbooks. Well, Sony itself is calling it a netbook, unlike its slim Sony VAIO P, the pocketable notebook. Intel Atom processor based VAIO W will be available in mid-August in U.S. markets. This mini netbook will be available in berry pink, cocoa brown and sugar white colors.

Sony VAIO W netbook features 10.1-inch wide-screen display supports 1366x768 pixel resolution. This netbook features 1.66GHz Intel Atom N280 processor that has 2 Watts of Thermal Design Rating. With 1GB RAM and 160GB HDD for storage, this netbook will run Windows XP.



The chiclet keyboard comprises of 86 percent of regular notebook For wireless Internet, this netbook will offers support for 802.11 b/g/n wireless standards. Other features include VGA out, two USB port, Webcam and memory card reader. The three cell battery is expected to last three hours and an option for six cell battery is available.



Also, the bundled VAIO media plus software will enable content streaming across DLNA-enabled devices like the PC and PlayStation 3.



Will retail for Rs. 29,990

Nokia's New 5800i XpressMusic Soon

This might actually skip Wi-Fi!


The U.S. FCC website seems to be the best place to look for future product launches and scourge for "leaks". In yet another example of such a leak, sharp-eyed folks have found out that a cousin to the 5800 XpressMusic is awaiting approval from the FCC. The new product goes by the name 5800i. Now, contrary to your assumption, the 5800i will not be an upgrade over the original 5800 Xpressmusic. In fact, from what we know, this one would actually skip Wi-Fi!


To make things more confusing, the camera on this one seems to be marginally better than the one on the 5800. The 3 megapixel camera boasts of a longer focus distance - 4.6mm as opposed to 3.7mm. Nokia seems to think that users would prefer a better camera than Wi-Fi. We cannot think of any other reason why Wi-Fi was dropped from the features list. It would only make sense if this one was priced well below where the 5800 now retails.




In any case, there seems to be quite some time before this one sees its launch. In the meantime, Nokia might just clear up the rough edges and this one should actually make a good 5800 successor/replacement.

Apple quietly adds 2TB Time Capsule

New 2TB Time Capsule replaces the 500GB model


Apple has quietly added 2TB Time Capsule for additional storage. Back in March, Apple had refreshed its Time Capsule bringing dual-channel network connectivity option. Time Capsule, automatic backup for Mac-PC and 802.11n WiFi Base station, could connect devices in 802.11g and 802.11n channel modes simultaneously. Apparently, Apple's Time Capsule is different from Yahoo's Time Capsule, in case you're confused.



The new Time Capsule model with 2TB storage capacity is available at the price of $499 (Rs. 24,000 approx.) and the 500GB capacity bearing Time Capsule has been dropped from the Apple Store. Apple has quietly dropped 500GB Time Capsule for $299 (Rs. 14,400 approx.) from its lineup and slashed price of 1TB Time Capsule from $499 (Rs. 24,000 approx.) to $299 (Rs. 14,400 approx.).
The new models have dual-channel networking feature that allows broadcasting WiFi at 2.4GHz and 5.0GHz frequencies. Also, the Guest Networking features allows setting up second network for guest users 'without' giving away the WiFi password. Of course, the 2TB Time Capsule can be used as external storage and also to upload/download files from a MobileMe account.

Sony Ericsson Logo to get a Makeover?

More versions of its original green and white logo - in multiple colors might be seen


Swedish mobile phone maker Sony Ericsson has been in trouble for quite some time now. The company, which has been on a steady loss-making spree over the past year or so, is trying new ways to claw back to a decent position in the global phone market.
As a part of its "getting back on track" regime, the past few months have seen a number of product launches from the company. In the future, we will be seeing impressive Sony Ericsson handsets like the Rachael, also known as the Xperia X3, and the even higher end X5, of which we do not have any details as of now. Also in the pipeline is the X2, which should see the light of the day soon. If these handsets turn out to be good, it will no doubt bolster the company's chances of a speedy recovery.
Apart from all these, Sony Ericsson is likely to announce a revamped logo. Eldar Murtazin of Mobile Review has, in a blog post, revealed that Sony Ericsson will get more versions of its original green and white logo - in multiple colors. He has also posted a sample picture of how the revamped logo might look. The other colored logos are not likely to make it to the hardware, and are expected to be used extensively for marketing campaigns. We guess these do look good.

Acer's Timeline 8000 Series Laptops

Promises battery life of up to eight hours and an option of ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4330 GPU


Last month, Acer had introduced slim Timeline series laptops in India based on Intel Ultra Low Voltage platform. Acer has now added Timeline 8000 series notebooks to the 3000, 4000 and 5000 series Timeline lineup. New Timeline 8000 series will feature slim laptops in 13-inch, 14-inch and 15-inch display sizes. No information on pricing or availability has been made available as yet.
Acer's Timeline series are powered with Intel's Ultra Low Power platform based processors. We reviewed Acer Timeline 3810T laptop and found it to be balanced with value, design and productivity. New Timeline 8000 series laptops are designed to meet the needs of both business and consumer segment users.





Timeline 8000 series notebooks will be offered in 13.3 inch, 14 inch and 15.6 inch displays that support 1366x768 resolutions. These notebooks will feature Intel Core 2 Duo or Intel Core 2 Solo Ultra Low Voltage Platform based processors. Up to 4GB or 8GB DDR3 RAM
would be packed according to the 32-bit or 64-bit operating system chosen. Storage features either 160GB or 500GB HDD or 80GB Intel X25-M SSD. Graphics would be taken care of by Intel 4500MHD integrated chip or users can choose discrete ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4330 graphics card.


All Timeline 8000 series laptops will have a multi touch trackpad, which is becoming a norm these days and the WLAN will support Draft-N wireless standard for better wireless Internet connectivity. Acer Timeline 8000 series laptops claim to be offering a battery life of up to eight hours.

Mumbai Police to Connect With Youth

Through its new website www.CopConnect.com

The Mumbai Police department wants to connect with the youth through the internet
medium via its new website www.CopConnect.in
The website's aim is to encourage today's youth to stay informed, make the right choices - especially when it comes to the law, as well as encourage others to follow this.




CopConnect features commissioner of police's blog, an events section, a section comprising of printable application forms for various permissions required, latest news, as well as an anti-vice page that helps readers reach out to people suffering from or inclined towards substance abuse.


Commissioner of Police, D. Sivanandhan, writes on CopConnect's blog, "Please use the resources on this site to find out if any of your friends is going through any suspected substance abuse. If yes, please help us help him/her."


The info about the website was circulated among citizens of Mumbai through text messaging. The response to the initiative can be viewed below the commissioner's blog here. The comments on the blog get reflected on the CopConnect's homepage under the 'Active Citizen' section.
With this website, Mumbai Police aims to inculcate optimism, inspiration among youth, as well as offer a platform so they can contribute to the community in every possible way.