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Airtel Digital TV is the brand name for Bharti Airtel‘s DTH (Direct to Home) service in India. It uses MPEG-4 digital compression with DVB-S2 technology, transmitting using INSAT 4CR 74°E. Airtel digital TV service was launched on 8 October, 2008.

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Airtel digital tv’s standard definition broadcasts are in MPEG-4 with Interactive Service(itv) and 7-day EPG (electronic programme guide). Interactive Service(itv) of Airtel digital tv includes a add-on service which allows a user to shop , book movie tickets etc. A universal remote is included in the package which can , over IR frequencies control both the Tv and the DTH box. Like other DTH service providers it also provides a Video on demand interactive service which includes a catalogue of movies in Hindi, English and other regional languages which can be ordered on demand.

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This information stand true as on April 2010.

Just checked out this offer from Airtel Broadband website. It is indeed a gift from Airtel to all its broadband users. I being a great cricket fan would surely make use of this IPL gift.

Airtel creates Internet coup ! As a special gift, all Airtel Broadband users will be automatically upgraded to 2Mbps speed to enjoy uninterrupted viewing of LIVE cricket on www.youtube.com/ipl from 12th March to 25th April .

Now everyone will be able to experience the rich internet experience at an amazingly high speed of 2 Mbps, just like watching Live TV.

To add to the excitement of cricket everyone can now play “Fastest Fifty” on Orkut to share, compete and win.

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1. The 2 Mbps speed is an automatic upgrade , only applicable for www.youtube.com/ipl
2. For all others site customers will get their current plan speeds.
3. While there is no charge for 2Mbps upgrade , Streaming on youtube will be considered as part of data transfer limits of your current broadband tariff plan.
4. The 2 Mbps bandwidth is not guaranteed all the time and is dependent of traffic. Our endeavor is to provide 2 Mbps on best effort basis.
5. Upgraded speed of 2Mbps applicable only for content streaming on youtube.com/ipl page and not for other YouTube content.

Source URL: http://www.airtel.in/cricketonyoutube/ 

Tags: Airtel Broadband, IPL 2010, Broadband, 2mbps

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Bhuvan is a Geoportal of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) showcasing Indian Imaging Capabilities in Multi-sensor, Multi-platform and Multi-temporal domain. The portal gives you a gateway to explore and discover virtual earth in 3D space with specific emphasis on Indian region. Bhuvan gives you an easy way to experience, explore and visualize IRS images over Indian region.

What is Bhuvan?

Bhuvan is a satellite mapping tool similar to Google Earth and Wikimapia. It was developed by Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). It offers resolution up to 5 metres and is considered as a rival to Google Earth and Wikimapia.

A prototype (beta) of this application was launched on 12th August 2009.

Tata Consultancy Services has also appointed a 3 crore deal with ISRO to make advanced moon map which is taken by Chandrayaan. One of the official said this software will be a freeware and it needs a license for the usage whether to check they are Indian or not. This will provide the maximum resolution that any map cant make it with. ISRO has also decided to make a tracking and mapping antenna(30×15)m the largest in India in Chennai for advanced 3D mapping and resources.

The next version of Bhuvan will be called Bhuvan ChandraBhumi, which will feature both earth and moon in resolution upto 347 m maximum in near side and 432 m far side which is taken by Chandrayaan. The actual zoom level of the moon was set to 150 m but due to lack of system power and steering problems caused it to fix at some near level to it. It is developed by TCS, Infosys, Wipro and ISRO along with the partnership of Satyam Computers now called Mahindra Satyam(which is being phased out) and Cognizant Solutions. All leading computer technologies have participated in this but TCS is the main partner in it. This version is expected to be launched on near 2011 and ready by the end of 2009 or early 2010. Some information also consider it will be launched late by end of 2010 for some dealing recommendation and technology advancement in this software by leading companies. Nearly 90% of moon surface is captured by Chandrayaan with best qualtiy of imaging. HTechnologies and BPL are the media partners for it. The latest version Bhuvan will be able to take more closer pictures of the Indian Subcontinent as compared to the Google Earth. Bhuvan will feature a zoom level of upto 10 meters while the Google Earth features a zoom level of up to 200 meters. The new ISRO Bhuvan will also feature a multi layer information mapping while the present Google Earth features a single layer information mapping system. Apart from that, Bhuvan will also update map information every year contrary to the Google Earth which updates its map information every 4 years.
“With Bhuvan we will be able to produce very local information which will be specific to only to our own country. This information available from this mapping system will be useful in addressing very local problems like floods, famines, infrastructure development, education and much more,” said ISRO chairman Dr G Madhavan Nair.

Unlike Google Earth, however the Bhuvan application will not be downloadable and will not allow users to host content in the near future. “We are not competing with Google,” said Jayaraman. A Google spokesperson declined to comment. According to P. Nag, director of the National Atlas and Thematic Mapping Organisation, a Kolkata-based mapping agency that uses remote-sensing data to build India’s atlas, the Bhuvan project demonstrates the country’s expertise in both information and space technology. Read more…

Maruti Ritz- Safety, Comfort and Performance

Maruti Suzuki has launched the Ritz in India. Following the success of the A-Star in India, the launch of Ritz will further consolidate the position of Maruti Suzuki in India. Maruti Suzuki Ritz will comply to the Bharat Stage IV norms and will come with a powerful 1197cc K12M engine, which is the second in the K Series being used by Maruti Suzuki in India. The K12M engine is expected to be fuel efficient, low on emission, high on performance, light weight and with lower noise, vibration and harshness.

Maruti Suzuki Managing Director and CEO Shinzo Nakanishi said: “K12M engine is another example of Maruti Suzuki’s commitment to take engine technology in India to the next level,”

Striking Features of Maruti Suzuki Ritz

• Fuel efficient K12M engine.
• Dual Airbags
• Attractive looks
• Bharat Stage IV Compliant
• Well-designed Tail Lights
• ABS Brakes
• Fog Lights
• Power steering and windows
• Central locking

Appearance

The Maruti Suzuki Ritz comes with great features and a stylish appearance. The beautiful styling of the car has already generated lot of interest in newly launched hatchback model from Maruti Suzuki. Read more…