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Why Apple Walked Away from India

"India isn't as inexpensive as it used to be," the source says. "The turnover is high, and the competition for good people is strong." Apple feels it "can do [such work] more efficiently elsewhere.".. more »

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India Tops BPO Chart

A survey by Global consultant firm Ernst and Young has revealed that India is the fourth preferred investment destination and the most preferred location for call centre and back office activities among the global decision makers... more »

Kalam on wings of fire

On Thursday, President A P J Abdul Kalam, supreme commander of the armed forces, fulfilled a childhood dream when he became the first Indian Head of State to fly a fighter plane... more »

Pods Staying In India

there was news earlier this week that Apple "had logged out of India". well they havn't completely logged out actually. they've merely handed over distribution to HCL infosystems - India's largest technology retailer. as opposed to "logging out" apple has now tapped into a distribution network which spans the whole country.. more »

Apple Closes Down India Software Development Arm

The company that redefined the way we listen to music has decided to call it quits in India. Apple, known for its popular iPods, is pulling out its software development and support operations in India... more »

Paul Graham on why it is difficult for India/China to reproduce Silicon Valley

Quoting: "I could see India one day producing a rival to Silicon Valley. Obviously they have the right people: you can tell that by the number of Indians in the current Silicon Valley. The problem with India itself is that it's still so poor." How true is this one? What is your take on this?.. more »

Google Notebook

Google notebooks Rocks!. This is kind of scribble pad which lets you organize your information from internet browsing, in a plain catalogue fasion. Google notebook extension is available for Firefox user... more »

Google Checkout: Another Google Tool To Take On PayPal?

The product, Google Checkout, perhaps an attempt to go after PayPal.

article says: "Since we know Google is behind its registration, what is Google Checkout going to be? I think it will be a shopping cart system to help websites accept payment for their items online. The money site owners make will be deposited into a holding account at Google ..... more »

WikiMapia = Wiki + Google maps

Many mashups are designed for specific functions, such as pinpointing the cheapest gas prices in a particular area. But in this age of open-source information, why not put the entire world up for grabs? That's the thinking behind WikiMapia.org, which takes a Wikipedia-type community reference approach to a Google interactive map of the Earth... more »

How To: Building a Self-Healing Network

Computer immunology is a hot topic in system administration. Wouldn't it be great to have our servers solve their own problems? System administrators would be free to work proactively, rather than reactively, to improve the quality of the network... more »

Google Algo makes the Rich Get Richer ,doesn't help small players

Cringely says, the google algo does not help the small players. He identifies the defects in their AdSense Program. "Google is secretive. This started as a deliberate marketing mystique, but endures today more as a really annoying company habit. Google's "almighty algorithm" mentality is that the company makes changes -- and mistakes -- without ..... more »

Steve Wozniak audio - a must hear for techies

Woz talks about his life story, Apple and pranks..

"Rare and brilliant presentation by Steve Wozniak, a true geek's geek. His playing started with games and pranks, crystal-set radios, reading Popular Electronics."

"Woz wanted to be an HP engineer forever and never thought he'd start a company, but his friend, Steve Jobs, said, "Let's sell ..... more »

How to build a Bulletproof Startup

Another guide for would-be startup founders.. "Got a great idea? There's never been a better time to turn it into a great company. Here's a 16-step guide to help you do it right.".. more »

How to Write Killer Sales Letter for Your Business

Is your sales letter a killer? Or is it killing your business? Find out what makes a good sales letter and read the latest sales letter makeover by Ernest Nicastro. See the bottom of the article to find out how to submit your sales letter for a free makeover... more »

10 flagrant grammar mistakes that make you look stupid

Sending a less-than-perfect e-mail to a friend is one thing; mistakes aren't really a problem. But if you want to craft an error-free message that reflects your professionalism, be on the lookout for these common grammatical slip-ups... more »

Microsoft adds traffic reports to online maps

Microsoft Corp. launched on Tuesday a new version of its Windows Live Local online mapping service with real-time traffic reports and features to make it easier to share maps and information... more »

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Samsung hard drives at WinHEC (Windows Hardware Engineering Conference)

"Microsoft plans to introduce a set of performance-enhancing features called Windows ReadyDrive in Windows Vista. ReadyDrive promises to take advantage of hybrid hard disk technology to improve a computer's overall performance.".. more »

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YouTube - Upload yourself to the world

Videos are not new on the net, but two popular online services like Google Video and YouTube have made them easy to view and upload for everyone... more »

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