ANNA UNIVERSITY Techfest - KURUKSHETRA 2K8...

Anna Universuty SYMPOSIUM...
CEG...Symposium - kurukshetra2k8
Date : Jan 22-25th, 2008
Venue :CEG, Guindy - Chennai...
Department : Techfest...
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Web Innovation Designer Contest 2007

Welcome to the Web Innovation Designer Contest 2007 being jointly presented to you by National Institute of Design (NID), Microsoft Corporation and Trade Fairs & Conferences International (TFCI).

This exciting and thrilling Contest is being held under the aegis of the upcoming Web Innovation 2007 Conference & Expo - scheduled to be held in Bangalore from December 18-19, 2007, click http://www.webinnovation.in/contest/

Web Innovation Designer Contest 2007 will offer the perfect platform for you to unleash your creative instincts and get immediate recognition. This Contest is exclusively created for those who are involved in disciplines such as Design & Development, Media & Advertising, ICT, Software Development et al. Your design outputs have an inherent capacity to make a profound impact on the new Web landscape and might earn you the kind of exposure that you have been looking out for all this while.

Right to enter the Contest is open to all types of Professionals as well as Students and with no participation fees being charged. Contestants will need to use Microsoft® Silverlight™ 1.0 and Microsoft® Expression® Studio to aid them in their designated projects. Visit http://www.webinnovation.in/contest/ to know more about this rewarding Contest and to download the Contest Form.

Remember, the last date for filing your nominations is December 10, 2007. So, RUSH your entries to avoid that last minute disappointment.

Questions?
Call Manoj on +91 80 4115 6662 write to manoj@tfci.com See you at Web Innovation Design Contest 2007 and wish you the very best.

Warm regards and best of luck


Bal Tarakad
President & CEO
TFCI

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National Institute of Design, NID as it is popularly known in India, is internationally acclaimed as one of the foremost multidisciplinary institutions in the field of design education. It has more then four decades of distinguished service in design education, design training and design practice behind it. Today it is known for its wide variety of programmes offered in both under graduate and post graduate levels, the exacting standards of education and the high levels of professional competence of the graduates from this institution. Education at NID aims to create design professionals of excellence to help meet India’s design needs, and to train design trainers for other design and design-related institutions. Design at NID is very closely linked to the context of use and the user, the design method taught here is unique to this institution and has been perfected and refined over years of practice. NID's graduates have made a mark in key sectors of commerce, industry and social development by taking role of catalysts and through thought leadership.

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About MSN India
MSN India is the preferred online destination for Indians across the globe. In keeping with its motto, to make the web more useful everyday- MSN India helps people stay in touch with family, friends and colleagues, gather information and organize the Web around what's important to them. MSN India continues to offer award-winning E-mail functionality, customizable access to the best of online content like news, lifestyle, sports and popular sites like travel, entertainment etc. MSN India started operations in September 2000 and is located on the Web at http://www.in.msn.com

About Microsoft
Founded in 1975, Microsoft (NASDAQ "MSFT") is the worldwide leader in software for personal and business computing. The company offers a wide range of products and services designed to empower people through great software-any time, any place and on any device. Microsoft has been in India since 1990 and employs over 4000 people across its offices in New Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Calcutta, Chennai, Hyderabad and Pune.

ENTRY CATEGORIES:

a. STUDENTS

b. PROFESSIONALS & ORGANIZATIONS

CATEGORIES:

• User interface Design
• Animation
• Digital Advertisement
• Web Design
• Video

VERTICALS FOR CONTESTANTS TO CHOOSE FROM:

• Travel
• Matrimony
• Finance Management
• Social Networking
• Jobs
• Hotel Booking
• Classifieds
• eCommerce
• Media & Entertainment

3G Finally Makes Its Way to Indian Shores...

Steering India towards a new level of wireless telephony, the government on Monday announced immediate release of spectrum for 'third generation' (3G) mobile services and allowed users to switch operators while retaining the cell phone numbers.

"The government has decided to release 3G spectrum in 2.1 GHz band with immediate effect," Communications Minister A Raja told reporters in New Delhi.

Number portability, which would allow users to change their service provider while keeping the numbers, will be introduced in the four metropolitan cities at the earliest.


Department of Telecommunications Secretary D S Mathur said about 30 MHz spectrum can be released to accommodate three players in the first phase.

Asked whether only existing 2G players will be allowed to offer 3G services, Raja said, "No. I want healthy competition; I want all the players to bid for it. As far as foreign players are concerned, they will be allowed subject to security clearances by Ministry of Home Affairs.

"The 3G licenses will be granted through a controlled, simultaneous ascending e-auction, by a specialized agency to ensure transparency in selection process," the minister said.

3G services will give users a better multimedia experience, with faster data transfer rates. At present, cellular operators offer only 2G services.

Although he did not give any time frame for introduction of number portability, Raja said he would try to implement it in the four metros by this year-end.

A meeting will be held with existing operators to seek their cooperation.

On 3G spectrum, he said besides the initial one-time charge, it has been decided that the successful bidder will pay additional spectrum charge of 0.5 per cent of the total adjusted gross revenue as recurring annual fee. This additional revenue share is proposed to be doubled to on one per cent of AGR after 3 years from the date of spectrum assignment.

Reliance Communications Gets GSM Approval

Reliance Communications Gets GSM Approval.............


Even as Reliance Communications (RCOM) received formal approval from the government to launch GSM technology of mobile phone services in India, existing GSM players are up in arms to oppose the move.



"Reliance Communications Limited has received requisite approvals from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) to offer GSM services on a nationwide basis under its existing Unified Access Services Licences," the Anil Ambani-promoted company said in a statement to the National Stock Exchange (NSE).

Opposing the move, the Cellular Operators association of India (COAI), a leading GSM industry body in a letter to the DoT secretary D.S. Mathur said: "It may first be pointed out that crossover is not permissible under the present policy and license regime has been recognized by both DoT as well as TRAI (Telecom Regulatory Authority of India)".

"Without prejudice to our submissions that such crossover/dual allocation of spectrum cannot and should not be permitted, it is submitted that even if the same were to be allowed, it can only be done through change in both policy as well as license as also after following due process of law," COAI added.

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Aap Ka Suroor, Guru nominated for Bollywood music award...

Aap Ka Suroor, Guru nominated for Bollywood music award...









Read more @ http://www.musicindiaonline.com/n/i/hindi/7808/

Adobe Targets India's Education Sector...

Adobe Targets India's Education Sector

Less than satisfactory response to its products on a standalone basis from domestic educational institutions has prompted Adobe India to draw up new marketing strategies.

As part of this new initiative, the company has announced new site licensing and pricing packages for schools and universities.

For schools the company has a package called K12 (kindergarten to 12th grade). Under this scheme a school can install Adobe's software products – used for visual designing, web development and video production – in 500 of its computers, including the teacher's home computers, for a one-time fee.

According to country sales manager Sandeep Mehrotra, the cost depends on the kind of suite of software packages a school opts for.

For Indian universities the company's package is called Term Site Licence, which is valid for 12 months. The cost includes software upgrades that happen during that period.

According to Mehrotra, the company will initially target schools affiliated with the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) and other high-profile private schools, totaling about 100,000 institutions.

He said the company will conduct promotional events and contact the schools directly as part of its marketing strategy. Schools having fewer than 500 computers can buy the company's products on individual basis and not as a suite available under the new scheme.

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LG India Unveils Pearl Black LCD TVs

LG India Unveils Pearl Black LCD TVs

LG Electronics India (LGEIL) today announced the launch of its Pearl Black LCD TV range, the first in its 'Design Art' series. Available in 32-inch and 42-inch sizes, the new products have a glossy piano black finish, a ring-shaped stand, and a wave-inspired bezel design. Available in red and black, the ring is a unique feature that is both utilitarian and stylish.According to Moon B Shin, President, South West Asia, LGE & MD LGEIL: "LG’s Pearl Black LCDs offer the world’s best technology in a compact and sleek tempting design. Superb brightness, true-to-life images and fine detailing enable the LCD TVs to offer a truly memorable viewing experience. The effort that's been put into designing the unique stand demonstrates LG’s commitment and passion for design innovation."

The Pearl Black series offers a great viewing experience with LG’s exclusive XD Engine, enhanced 10,000:1 contrast ratio and 5ms response time, which create deeper blacks and provide a fuller range of colors. It also incorporates LG’s Intelligent Eye technology to optimize brightness and contrast according to ambient light, guarding against eye fatigue.

LG’s proprietary Simple Link technology allows greater control of other compatible equipment such as DVD players and home theater systems. Also incorporated into the LB9 series are LG’s dimple speakers, which create a complete movie experience by providing dynamic and powerful sound through minimized airflow turbulence, without disrupting the TV’s sleek aesthetics.

The Pearl Black LCD TVs are available in 32-inch and 42-inch screen sizes at Rs 59,000 and Rs 98,000 respectively.