Is mobile phone a necessity or a status symbol? This single question is found to torn asunder the international forum and flummox both the existing and potential users. However, if a deep look is given, features that render the mobile phone tag of necessity will be found only. There is hardly any doubt that mobile phones, with the passing of days, have become one of the easiest ways for communications throughout the globe and almost every third person in the developed countries possess a mobile phone. In the fast paced world, it’s obvious that everyone is busy and no one has time to meet people in person. In such a situation your mobile phone plays a crucial role. Read the rest of this story »

Are you tired to seat before the PC for hours and want to liven yourself through some entertainment? What can you do since the TV or boob tube or television is in the other room? You will have to go that room to watch it. Now what will be your reaction if you find both in the same set? Do you think I am joking? Not at all! If the modern advancements are to be believed, a perfect bond or a perfect combination of Internet technology with TV sets is no longer a distant possibility. The project, after lots of quibbles, is gearing up. Read the rest of this story »

With the availability of online games of chance, gambling is on the rise in the US. While Web-based gaming has perhaps brought fun and excitement to those who approach it in moderation, problem and pathological gambling is increasing, say experts. Read the rest of this story »

Yesterday I came across some persons in a public transport in Calcutta and they were busy in discussing the latest dastardly and ghastly terror attack on Mumbai. Everyone was found to express grief and concluded by stating that, perhaps, we would have to wait for the next blast. What’s more, they stated that the whole country is on the wane. I asked myself of the authenticity of this statement but found it as false since India has lots of hopes still. Terror attack can happen at any time and we have to be vigilant against that round the clock. But we can’t deny Chandrayaan. Can we ever? Read the rest of this story »

Have you ever come across the Canon PowerShot SX10 IS digital camera? If you have not, you have surely missed something. It is one of the most alluring devices for the young generation at present and happens to be the worthy successor to the PowerShot S5 IS. How does it look like? Well, Canon SX10 IS has a strong resemblance with its predecessor but there is one difference. The camera has grown to a certain extent instead of any reduction. Is there any other difference? There is a new 20x optical zoom lens instead of the erstwhile 12 one and it plays a significant role in the combat of Canon with adversaries. Read the rest of this story »

What are the lessons that can be drawn from the recent terror attack on Mumbai? Well, apart from the horrific network, preparation for months and precise application of sophisticated technology, it has also brought another aspect to the fore. Even the illiterate (roughly) persons can be trained in various technological applications and months of training and dedication can make them proficient. This is the greatest worrying factor for India and almost each echelon of the government is deeply distressed of this. This is not the first time when India has become the target of Jihadi terrorism but the innovative technology was never used before like this. In no way! Read the rest of this story »

It seems that the globally acclaimed mobile phone manufacturers are set to compensate the losses that they have sustained owing to the worldwide downturn. How? They are introducing the innovative products in the international arena and these widgets, according to the experts, are enough to fire a potential buyer. It was the turn of Nokia 8800 Gold Arte Phone at first and now it’s the turn of Samsung. Read the rest of this story »

Are you just tired with your old and unimpressive mobile phone? Is it too middle-of-the-road? If you have only affirmative answers to all these questions, it’s the time for you to change the mobile phone. Which one should you go for? Well, there are lots in the market and this reality makes the prospective buyer flummoxed. But, if you take my suggestion, you should go for the best handset. It may be that they appear to be costly in the Indian market but you will surely be the winner at the end of the day. Do you want to have a classy mobile phone? Read the rest of this story »

It seems that Apple is having an edge in the worldwide competition these days and is increasingly gaining a higher altitude (in respect of sales). You may say that this is very natural. Well, I do agree that the level of expectation from Apple Inc., which is an American multinational corporation and excels in the designs and manufacturing of consumer electronics and software products, is quite high. But there are several other companies in the same trade and with awesome products. What is the secret of this success of Apple? Why don’t we explore? Read the rest of this story »

In the doctrine of Marxism there is the preponderance of dialectics or a rationale for dialectical materialism based on change through the conflict of opposing forces. In short, it is the endless conflict of thesis and antithesis that brings to the fore the emergence of a synthesis. However, this synthesis, in due course of time, becomes a thesis and there happens to be the emergence of an antithesis. There takes place another synthesis and this process goes on and on without a break. What does this indicate? This indicates change is inevitable and you have to conform to it, even if you are not a classical Marxist. Changes are also happening in the world of science and technology and perhaps at a faster speed due to capitalist considerations. Read the rest of this story »