Back Online...March 30th, 2007 I am minimally back online. The office renovation is in full progress.
Out for the week...July 12th, 2007 I am going into hibernation for a couple of days. I will be back during the weekend with full force :)
Take care..
Microsoft's Paids Release Click Up by 8% Within a Week of Bing'June 12th, 2009 We had highlighted Bing's power to woo-the-advertisers in our previous article. Things are heading according to the augury.
I am still sad for Terri SchiavoApril 11th, 2005 It has been how long? A week perhaps or more. I am still sad about her unfortunate death.
Is Bing Gobbling Up Google Share or Yahoo's?June 18th, 2009 Microsoft's rebranded search engine Bing is growing at a steady pace, according to the researches. Internet research firm comSource shows that the Bing has gained 12.1 percent of search results over the week from 8-12 June.
Study: Exercise Reduces Age At Cellular Level in SeniorsMay 27th, 2007 Most of us know that exercise is good for us. It boosts circulation and tones the cardiovascular system.
3G auctions deferred by two weeksDecember 28th, 2008 NEW DELHI - The auction of third generation (3G) radio frequencies slated for Jan 16 have been delayed, and may now be held Jan 30. 'The auctions have been delayed as the cabinet is yet to approve some of the key proposals regarding the auctions,' a Department of Telecom (DoT) official told IANS on condition of anonymity.
This Week In India: Sorrow and JoyJuly 7th, 2007 Waterlogged streets and flooded homes everywhere in Kolkata thanks to inept Kolkata Municipal Corporation and heavy rains last few days. Personally we haven't suffered.
Last Week In Perspective: Joel Spolsky, Hani, SSH Hacking, Translator Plugin & Anaconda ThemeSeptember 4th, 2006 Last week was an interesting one as hot debate raged over Joel Spolsky's article on enterprise language, Hani rightly bashed copious logging of open source software and my article on hacking attempts from Caltech topped the list of most read articles. We released Anaconda, a beautiful 3 column WordPress theme and version 3 of Translator Plugin Pro for WordPress.
Beta test of Microsoft's free computer security software set to debut next weekJune 18th, 2009 Microsoft readies free PC security softwareSEATTLE — Microsoft Corp. said Thursday it plans to release a beta test of its free computer security program next week and is on track to launch a finished product in the fall.
Federal agency Web sites knocked out by massive, resilient cyber attackJuly 8th, 2009 Federal Web sites knocked out by cyber attackWASHINGTON — The Associated Press has learned that a widespread computer attack that began July 4 knocked out the Web sites of several government agencies, including some that are responsible for fighting cyber crime. Officials say the Treasury Department, Secret Service, Federal Trade Commission and the Transportation Department's Web sites were all down at varying points over the weekend and into this week.
Microsoft Internet Explorer 8: The Bugs are Back!March 24th, 2009 SAN FRANCISCO - Despite some initial glowing reviews, Microsoft has been flooded with complaints about its new Internet Explorer 8 and has seen early users downgrade to the previous version, Information Week has reported.The software giant is hoping that its new browser will help stem a steady flight of surfers to rival products, most notably the open-source Firefox browser. According to the latest figures, Firefox now controls 22 percent of the browser market compared to 67 percent for Internet Explorer, which once enjoyed more than 90 percent of the market.
New Zealand welfare agency uses Facebook to catch fraudstersMarch 29th, 2009 WELLINGTON - New Zealand's government welfare agency has confirmed it examines internet social network sites like Facebook to catch benefit fraudsters, a newspaper reported Sunday. Lauren Kaney, 22, of Mount Maunganui, was convicted in court last week of getting three times the weekly benefit she was entitled to, after claiming she lived on her own with her 2-year-old-son.
World markets brush off soft Microsoft, Amazon earnings as rally goes into 10th dayJuly 24th, 2009 World markets brush off soft Microsoft earningsLONDON — World stock markets rose again Friday despite some downbeat U.S. earnings news from the likes of Microsoft Corp.
Lakshmi Mittal Sweetens Hostile Takeover Bid of ArcelorMay 19th, 2006 Mittal Steel (MT.N) raised its offer by a third and dropped a key demand for family control over the combined global steel giant. In a surprise move on Friday, just a day after the hostile bid was formally launched, Mittal boosted its total value by 6 billion euros to over 24 billion euros ($30.7 billion).