by rakesh | Jan 12, 2010 | Business
1. New Products under Focus Product Scheme (FPS):
1.1 112 new products added under FPS at 8 digit level, eligible for benefits @ 2% of FOB value of exports to all markets.
Major sectors include Engineering, Electronics, Rubber, Chemicals, Plastics, Carton boxes and Egg powder.
1.2 113 new products at 8 digit level given higher benefits @ 5% of FOB value of exports under Special FPS on exports to all markets.
Major sectors include Hand Tools, parts of agriculture & horticulture machinery, sewing machines and parts, liquid pumps, nuts, bolts, washers, screws, staplers, and parts of machinery for soldering, brazing and welding.
2. New Products and New Markets under Market Linked Focus Product Scheme (MLFPS):
2.1 1837 new products added under MLFPS at 8 digit level, eligible for benefits @ 2% of FOB value of exports to specified markets.
Major sectors include Machine Tools, Earth moving equipments, Transmission towers, Electrical and Power Equipments, Steel Tubes, pipes and galvanized sheets, Compressors, Iron and Steel Structures, Auto components, Three wheelers and cotton woven fabrics. (Chemicals have been included for providing benefit for a limited period of 6 months).
2.2 Two new major markets viz. China and Japan added under MLFPS.
3. New products under Vishesh Krishi and Gram Udyog Yojana (VKGUY):
Sesame seeds and minor coconut products added under VKGUY scheme, eligible for benefits @ 5% of FOB value of exports to all markets.
4. New market added under Focus market Scheme (FMS):
Timor Leste added as new FMS country, eligible for benefits @ 3% of FOB value of exports of all products.
5. Support under Market Access Initiative (MAI) scheme, for setting up of Warehouse in Latin America by Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts.
6. Issues taken up with Ministry of Finance ( on which MoF is still to take a final view)
6.1 To allow reduced rate of interest for Dollar credit at LIBOR plus 1% (instead of LIBOR plus 3.5%).
6.2 Continuation of Interest Subvention of 2% provided to labour incentive sectors viz. Textiles (including handlooms), Handicrafts, Carpets, Leather, Gems & Jewellery, Marine products and SMEs.
6.2 Providing interest subvention of 2% to some additional sectors viz. specified Engineering sectors and Chemicals.
6.3 To request RBI to instruct commercial banks for non-crystallization of overdue export proceeds for a period of 6months from due date (instead of 1 month at present) in respect of two sectors viz. Carpets and handicrafts.
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by rakesh | Jan 12, 2010 | Travellers look
All travel related services will now be available under one roof to the people of Delhi. Delhi Postal Circle Signed here today a MoU with Thomas Cook (India) Ltd., a company engaged in the business of organizing travel arrangements, to provide all travel related services through Select Post Offices. The MoU was signed by Chief Post Master General, Delhi, Shri Gopinath and Managing Director of Thomas Cook (India) Ltd. Shri Madhavan Menon. Dedicating the five Travel and Foreign Exchange Bureaux to the people of Delhi, the Union Minister for Communication and Information Technology Shri A.Raja said that the launch of these services in Post Offices is a path-breaking initiative taken by Delhi Circle. The Minister said, this enterprise brings together the strengths of India Post, the largest postal network in the world and Thomas Cook, one of the most recognized and internationally known Companies in the travel and foreign exchange sector, the world over. This would be a meaningful value- addition to the portfolio of services offered by the Department of Post as it is based on the perception and recognition of a felt need for provision of this kind of service. On the other hand, it would enable Thomas Cook to widen their reach by leveraging the India Post network, the Minister added.
In the first phase, five dedicated post offices for these services are Connaught Place’ A’ Block, Karol Bagh Post Office, Greater Kailash Part-II Post Office, Chanakya Puri Post Office and Vasant Vihar Post Office. The services to be provided by Thomas Cook at these Post Offices include: Sale & Purchase of Foreign Exchange in all major currencies, Travelers’ Cheques, Foreign Currency Drafts, Wire Transfers, Cash advances against International Credit Cards, Leisure travel packages for both inbound and outbound travel, Travel Insurance, VISA, Passport service and Domestic and International Air Tickets.
The era of globalization and liberalization has brought about extensive travel opportunities requiring an integrated travel and forex solution. Delhi being one of the most prominent commercial and tourist hubs of the country is particularly well-suited for the launch of this service. With the Commonwealth games being hosted by Delhi in October this year, a huge influx of tourists from all parts of the world is expected and this tie up will cater to the needs of the floating population in a befitting manner.
Congratulating the Chief Postmaster General Delhi Circle and his team for putting together this collaboration and Thomas Cook India Ltd for recognizing the tremendous potential therein, the Minister said that if the model worked out by Delhi Circle as parts of this venture succeed then the same can perhaps be rolled out in other parts of the country. Secretary Department of Post Smt. Radhika Doraiswami and Chairman Thomas Cook India Heinrich Ludger Hemberg were also present on the occasion.
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by rakesh | Jan 11, 2010 | India News
The people living in slums are subject to inadequate access to basic amenities like drinking water, sanitation and health facilities. The Government has launched Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM) since December 3, 2005 to address the issues of provision of housing and basic civic amenities like clean drinking water, sanitation and health facilities to urban poor/slum dwellers, in addition to city-wide infrastructure facilities. The Basic Services to the Urban Poor (BSUP) programme under JNNURM addresses housing and civic amenities in 65 Mission cities. Similar problems of Non-Mission cities are addressed through the scheme of Integrated Housing and Slum Development Programme (IHSDP). The Mission period is 2005-2012.
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by rakesh | Jan 8, 2010 | Science & Technology
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S. NO.
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Name of the Project
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Location
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State
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Anticipated Capital cost (figure
in crore)
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When expected to be completed
(year)
|
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(a)
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(b)
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(c)
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(d)
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(e)
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(f)
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01
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Regional
Science Centre
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Raipur
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Chhatisgarh
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6.50
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2010
|
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02
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Regional
Science Centre
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Ranchi
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Jharkhand
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6.50
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2010
|
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03
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Regional
Science Centre
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Dharwad
|
Karnataka
|
6.50
|
2011
|
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04
|
Regional
Science Centre
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Coimbatore
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Tamil Nadu
|
6.50
|
2011
|
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05
|
Regional
Science Centre
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Jaipur
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Rajasthan
|
6.50
|
2011
|
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06
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Regional
Science Centre
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Pilikula, Mangalore
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Karnataka
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6.50
|
2011
|
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07
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Regional
Science Centre
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Pimpri Chinchwad
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Maharashtra
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8.50
|
2012
|
|
08
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Sub-Regional
Science Centre
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Solapur
|
Maharashtra
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2.00
|
Completed
|
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09
|
Sub-Regional
Science Centre
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Jorhat
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Assam
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3.00
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2013
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by rakesh | Jan 8, 2010 | Entertainment
Addressing a Press Conference in Mumbai on Friday, Mr.Kuldeep Sinha, Chief Producer, Films Division and Festival Director said “MIFF, which began in 1990 has come a long way to be rated as one of the world’s best and largest documentary film festival being manned by film makers. It is now gained recognition on par with renowned International Film Festivals like Leipzig, Berlin, Oberhausen, Krakow, Tampere etc.”
Beginning this edition of the festival, the International and Indian Competition Sections have been merged into one Competition Section. Mr.Sinha said, “Indian documentary producers have now achieved high level of creative as well as technical excellence, to compete with the best in the world’. He said the award money has been enhances in each category and the total award money now stands at Rs 22.75 lakhs. The best short film / documentary (upto 30 minutes) will be awarded a Golden Conch and Rs 3,00,000 cash prize. Another Golden Conch and Rs 3,00,000 award will be given to the best film/ documentary over 30 minutes duration. There also awards for best animation film, fiction film and student’s film. Government of Maharashtra’s Dadasaheb Phalke Chitranagari will give a Trophy and Rs 1,00,000 for best debut film of a director.
“Dr. V. Shantaram Lifetime Achievement Award” will be awarded to an Indian film maker for his/her contribution to documentary film movement.
Apart from Competition Section, there will be screening of Retrospectives and Special packages, Spectrum India, Seminars and Open Forum during M.I.F.F.-2010. In Retrospectives & Special Packages, Jury’s retrospectives, Women packages, Oscar nominated films, films on immigration issues, environment, global warming, Cinema legends and icons of Indian Freedom Movement and in Country Focus, films from Bhutan, and Argentina as well as Student’s package from L.V. Prasad Institute, Chennai, SRFTII, Kolkata, and NID, Ahmedabad, films from North East India, treasure from NFAI, Puppet Films etc. and lots more are being showcased.
National Film Archives of India, Pune will also stage a unique show of pre-cinema projection technique called ‘Shambharik Kharolika’ or the magic lantern.
This year M.I.F.F. has received a record 864 entries from 37 countries. The Selection Committee consisting of eminent film makers, journalists and critics had previewed the films, the total duration of which crosses more than 400 hours. 64 films have been selected in Competition Section and 43 films have been selected in Non-Competition Section. The list of films selected in competition and non-competition sections have been placed on the website www.miffindia.in and the Directors concerned whose films have been selected for final screening have been informed.
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by rakesh | Jan 8, 2010 | India News
The government is proposing to bring in a new legislation namely the Emigration Management Bill, 2009 to replace the existing Emigration Act, 1983. Addressing 8th Pravasiya Bhartiya Divas, Union Law Minister Dr. Veerappa Moily said that the proposed bill is aimed to transform emigration into a simple, transparent and efficient economic process, to facilitate legal migration and enhance the protection and welfare of workers.
He said in the field of Family law, marital disputes, divorce proceedings and child custody issues affect Indians residing abroad in a major way. Women married abroad are often abandoned and the cases can drag on for years without resolution. The National Commission for Women is setting up a committee which will also address issues faced by such wives. We are committed to ensuring speedy and fair justice to all. The Law Ministry proposes to create a special purpose vehicle (SPV) under the National Legal Mission (recently approved in principle by the Cabinet), to dispose of all pending cases by year-end 2012 and reduce pendency in courts from an average of 15 years to three years. We propose to achieve this goal by addressing manpower, infrastructure and technology issues.
Dr. Moily further said that Property disputes relating to both ancestral property as well as new property investments form a large part of the legal worries for Overseas Indians. Security of their investments in fixed assets must be guaranteed especially with the proliferation of schemes aimed especially at the Overseas Indian community. Easier and transparent access to state land records in order to verify titles in ancestral property disputes is being undertaken by various state governments. A policy for preventing encroachments and illegal occupation of properties owned by overseas Indians also needs to be put in place. In addition to “in bound” issues that Overseas Indians have to face in India we also need to examine “out bound” issues that Indian migrants face abroad. The legal migration process has been cumbersome, often involving misinformation, unscrupulous agents, and harassment. Indian workers abroad face mistreatment, confiscation of passports and irregular salary payments aside from substantial incident of illegal migration and human trafficking.
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by rakesh | Jan 8, 2010 | India News
The candidates must apply in the Common Application Form devised by the Commission for its examinations, which can be purchased from the designated Head Post Offices/Post Offices (specified in Appendix-III of the Notice published in Employment News/Rozgar Samachar) throughout the country.
In case of any difficulty in obtaining the Application Forms from the designated HPOs/ POs the candidates should immediately contact the concerned Post Master or UPSC “Form Supply Monitoring Cell” over Telephone No.011-23389366/FAX No.011-23387310.
All applications must reach the “Secretary, Union Public Service Commission, Dholpur House, Shahjahan Road, New Delhi-110 069” either by hand or by Post/Speed Post or by Courier, on or before the 1st February, 2010.
However, in respect of candidates, residing abroad or in certain remote areas specified in the Notice, the last date for receipt of applications by Post/Speed Post only (Not by Hand or by Courier) is 8th February, 2010.
In case of any guidance/information/clarification regarding their applications, candidature etc. candidates can contact UPSC’s Facilitation Counter near ‘C’ Gate of its campus in person or over Telephone No.011-23385271/011-23381125/011-23098543 on working days between 1000 hrs and 17000 hrs.
The Commission also has a Website at address: http://www.upsc.gov.in over which the candidates can obtain details of the examination as well as information about registration of their applications, venue of the examination and results.
by rakesh | Jan 8, 2010 | India News, National
Sarvottam Jeevan Raksha Padak
1. Shri Narender Kaushik (Posthumous), Delhi
2. Miss Rukhsana Kosser, Jammu & Kashmir
Uttam Jeevan Raksha Padak
1. Shri Syed Areef Sujauddin, (Posthumous), Andhra Pradesh
2. Shri Mushtaq Ahmed, Jammu & Kashmir
3. Shri Umman Antony (Posthumous), Kerala
4. Shri Karambir Singh Kang, Maharashtra
5. Shri Rajan Kamble (Posthumous), Maharashtra
6. Shri Ajaz Ahmed, Jammu & Kashmir
7. Kumari Prachi Santosh Sen, Madhya Pradesh
Jeevan Raksha Padak
1. Shri Bali Ram, Himachal Pradesh
2. Shri Layak Ram, Himachal Pradesh
3. Smt. Rukasana Banu, Karnataka
4. Shri P.P. Sikhil, Kerala
5. Shri P. Rajasekharan, Kerala
6. Smt. Sreeja V.V., Kerala
7. Shri Faseeb K., Kerala
8. Shri Thahir, Kerala
9. Kumari Vijishna K.R., Kerala
10. Shri Hemant Talim, (Posthumous), Maharashtra
11. Shri Boris Mario Do Rego, (Posthumous), Maharashtra
12. Shri Kaizad Noshir Kamdin, (Posthumous), Maharashtra
13. Shri Anil Dattatray Damankar, Maharashtra
14. Miss Mallika Jagad, Maharashtra
15. Shri Philip Rodrigues, Maharashtra
16. Shri Purunanand Petwal, Maharashtra
17. Shri Sadanand Patil (Posthumous), Maharashtra
18. Shri Sunil Kudyadi, Maharashtra
19. Shri Thomas Varghese (Posthumous), Maharashtra
20. Shri Vijay Banja Rao (Posthumous), Maharashtra
21. Miss Silver Kharbani, Meghalaya
22. Shri Lianchia, Mizoram
23. Shri Joseph Vanlalhruaia, Mizoram
24. Shri Gurdial Singh, Punjab
25. Shri Zaheen Mateen (Posthumous), Rajasthan
26. Kumari Ranu (Posthumous), Uttar Pradesh
27. Shri Purshottam Kashyap, Uttar Pradesh
28. Shri Subhash Chandra Meena, Delhi
29. Shri G. Raj Mohan, Tamil Nadu
30. Shri Mohinder Singh (Posthumous), Punjab
31. Shri Narendra Prasad, (Posthumous), Delhi
32. Shri Satender Singh, Haryana
33. Shri Bhishma Singh Bargah, Chhattisgarh
34. Kumari Saraswati Dewangan, Chhattisgarh
35. Kumari Manjusha A., Kerala
36. Shri Magesh A., Kerala
37. Shri Johnson V. Sunny, Kerala
38. Kumari Dinu K.G., Kerala
39. Shri Vineeth Kumar M.U., Kerala
40. Shri Yumkhaibam Addison Singh, Manipur
41. Shri Shahanshah, Uttar Pradesh
42. Kumari Hina Quereshi, Rajasthan
43. Shri Vishal Suryaji Patil, Maharashtra
44. Shri Medaplang Dkhar, Meghalaya
2. Jeevan Raksha Padak series of awards are given to a person for meritorious act of humane nature in saving the life of a person. The award is given in three categories, namely, Sarvottam Jeevan Raksha Padak, Uttam Jeevan Raksha Padak, and Jeevan Raksha Padak. Persons of either sex in all walks of life are eligible for these awards. The award can also be conferred posthumously.
3. The decoration of the award (medal, certificate signed by the Home Minister and demand draft for lump sum monetary allowance) is presented to the awardee in due course by the respective Government of the State to which the awardee belongs. The lump sum monetary allowance is given at the rate of Rs.75,000, Rs.45,000 and Rs.30,000 to the Sarvottam Jeevan Raksha Padak, Uttam Jeevan Raksha Padak and Jeevan Raksha Padak awardee respectively.
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by rakesh | Jan 5, 2010 | Science & Technology
* Tata Venture, a hatchback sized 8-seater MPV
* Tata Magic Iris, a novel four-seater public transportation vehicle
The Tata Motors Group has unfolded the full scale of its product portfolio and the breadth of its technology capability with a display of 37 vehicles, from the Tata, Jaguar and Land Rover brands, at the Auto Expo 2010, which opened here today. Among them are three new Tata vehicles – the Tata Aria, the Tata Venture, the Tata Magic Iris – and the all new Jaguar XJ, which were unveiled by the Chairman of Tata Sons and Tata Motors, Mr. Ratan N. Tata.
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In passenger vehicles, the Group’s displays range from Jaguar luxury saloons and Land Rover SUVs to Tata Indigo Manza sedans, Tata Indica Vista hatchbacks, the Tata Safari, the Sumo Grande MK II, the Xenon XT, and two specially conceived Tata Nano cars. The Nano has been declared as the 2010 Indian Car of the Year (ICOTY). The Tata commercial vehicles range displays include a brand new Starbus platform, the Prima range of world standard trucks, CNG-fuelled truck pick-up vehicles, and a Winger-based special application.
The technology capability on show includes environment-friendly hybrid and electric powertrains, conventional engines with higher fuel efficiency, lightweight vehicle architecture, all contributing to reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, besides state-of-the-art drive technologies, latest infotronics, ultra-modern passenger comfort, safety and entertainment systems.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Tata said, “The range of Tata, Jaguar and Land Rover vehicles is representative of our technology base, and the direction our brands are taking in pursuing market opportunities. The Company is focused on meeting the full range of customer needs while being conscious of the environment.”
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The unveiling of the all new Jaguar XJ marks its India launch. The all-new Jaguar XJ brings a daring new spirit to automotive luxury, with a mix of striking design, breathtaking performance and engineering. The car was premiered worldwide in London in July 2009, and deliveries across the world are beginning this year. Bookings for India too have opened, and deliveries will begin from June 2010. Displays from Land Rover, the gold standard in 4x4s, include the Model Year 2010 Discovery 4 and the Range Rover Sport, which expand Land Rover’s 2010 product range in India.
The Tata Aria, to be launched in the second quarter of 2010, blends the functionality and comfort of a mid-range MPV with the all terrain assurance and premiumness of an SUV. Its unique design and construction makes it robust, elegant and comfortable. The interiors, with three rows of theatre style seating, present a luxurious world of premium features comprising 3D surround sound, dimming roof lamps, in-dash built in GPS, a state-of-the-art infotainment system, multifunctional steering wheel, dual air conditioning with automatic climate control and cruise control. Top-of-the-line safety features include 6 airbags and ESP, offered by an Indian OEM for the first time. Besides, the chassis frame comprising advanced hydro formed members, a stiffened body cage, and dual zone collapsible steering make the Aria one of the safest vehicles.
Its 2.2 Litre Direct Injection Common Rail (DICOR) diesel engine, delivering 140 PS power and 320 Nm torque, is mated, in the 4×4 option, with an all-wheel drive with torque on demand, which senses and distributes torque to the wheels in accordance with the terrain.
The less than 4 metre long Tata Venture, to be launched soon, has the footprint and maneuverability of a hatchback car, but the interior space of a utility vehicle comfortably accommodating 8 passengers and ample luggage space. The interiors, with a two-tone beige and black theme, are comfortable with dual heating ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) with roof-mounted ducts. A glasshouse effect with plug-in windows for second row passengers makes it distinctive. Driver comfort has been addressed with power steering, power windows, reverse parking aid, keyless entry with engine immobiliser and rear wipers. Safety features include collapsible steering and side impact beams.
It is powered by a 1.4 Litre turbo diesel engine delivering 70 PS power, with best in class fuel efficiency among diesel MPVs. The Tata Venture will be available in 5, 6, 7 and 8-seater options in 3 row front facing configuration.
The Tata Magic Iris, to be launched this year, is for public transportation, offering safer and more comfortable mobility for those who depend on three-wheelers. Its spacious car-like cabin can comfortably seat four passengers – three at the back and one in the front beside the driver. With its car-like on-road stability and sheet metal roof it provides car-like safety.
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The 611-cc water cooled diesel engine, backed by a 10-litre fuel tank, is capable of running larger distances with a top speed of about 55 kmph and yet higher engine life. With its bouquet of features, the Tata Magic Iris will be the ideal small passenger carrier which will upgrade both the quality of public transportation and also the income of their owners.
The recently unveiled 10-to-75 tonne, 150-to-560 PS Prima range of trucks, trailers and special applications has set new benchmarks in India and matches the best in the world in its power, speed, carrying capacity and trims. The range comprises 10 major variants of tractor-trailers, rigid trucks, tippers, mixers and cranes, and special applications. Besides India, it has already been introduced in South Korea, where it has won the prestigious Grand Prize of 2009 Good Design Selection of Korea recognising its excellence in design, functionality, quality and safety.
While expanding its portfolio, the Group is focusing on environment-friendly technologies. Jaguar’s lightweight vehicle architecture, Land Rover’s e_TERRAIN TECHNOLOGIES SERIES, the Nano with the lowest CO2 emission among Indian cars, the Indica Vista EV, to be launched this year, the hybrid Starbus and existing CNG/LPG powered Tata passenger and commercial vehicles are all representative of how the Group is pursuing the goal of reducing greenhouse gas emission and usage of conventional fuels for a low-carbon world.
by rakesh | Jan 5, 2010 | Science & Technology
Next3D has Stereoscopic 3D Full high definition encoding and player technology for nearly every platform: PCs, Mac, Xbox 360, PS3, Blu-ray disc and television set top boxes. Content encoded with Next3D’s enabling technology delivers full stereoscopic 3D in 1080P high-definition to the home over a broadband, cable or satellite TV connection. Next3D has demonstrated its proven technology to the videogame industry, Hollywood studios and broadcasters.
“We are uniquely positioned to provide turnkey or customizable solutions to our partners with proprietary stereo 3D encoding and playback technology that works flawlessly with off-the-shelf components already in the market and in millions of homes,” said Steve Heyer, Chairman of Next3D. “From movies to live sports to videogames, Next3D encoding delivers a stunning and immersive 3D HD experience to the living room.”
Next3D will be showcasing its technology on the NVIDIA 3D Vision System at the 2010 Consumer Electronic Show, January 7-10. NVIDIA’s widely-distributed 3D Vision technology brings immersive 3D gaming, movies, photographs, and Web browsing to personal computers. NVIDA Booth, Las Vegas Convention Center, South Hall 4 #35912.
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