Author: Shashank Shekhar
After a long wait finally India has got its own Rockey Balboa. Vijendra Kumar, the hero of Bhiwani situated near Delhi lifted the spirit of the nation as he won boxing quarterfinal, making his way into the Semifinals.
The bold face of Vijendra, with scars on his cheeks, cuts on his chin and passion in eyes made every Bhiwani resident stand on his/her toe applauding and celebrating his victory like a festival.
His mother Krishna Beniwal, who some how managed to control her tears out of happiness said, “My son has given me every thing and I am the happiest mother on the earth. Even the Chief Minister of the state called up to congratulate us. He won’t stop here. I am confident he would bring gold medal from the Beijing.”
The villagers congratulated each other. His neighbour Rakesh, said, “We are very happy. When Vijendra was playing the match, everyone was saying maar Vijendra bhai maar, aaj maat chodna inko…., ”
While the whole village was celebrating Vijendra’s victory, his father was speechless. “I was praying in the temple for his success while he was playing the match,” he said.
Manoj Kumar, brother of Vijendra who could not control his excitement said, “He was fired up for win after Akhil and Jitendra lost their match. My brother is now Olympic medallist and nothing could be better than this.”
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Naked Angelina dangerous
Author: Shashank Shekhar
A deadly virus hidden in some sensational videos and clippings is doing the rounds of the world wide web these days. Users are lured by attractive names like Naked Angelina Jolie, World War III or Formula One star Fernando Alonso's accident are most common. As soon as users click on the link, the virus gets into action and gets downloaded on the system, completely destroying it.Ankita Raj, a Noida-based engineer, had to send her laptop for servicing after she clicked on a video link titled World War 3. Raj ended up paying a handsome amount to get the hard disk and mother board changed.There are many videos circulating on the web circuit, besides the emails that lure the readers into clicking on a link to the spectacular video but with disastrous results. As the technology is becoming sophisticated so are the hackers. In the attempt to download sensational videos, users falls prey to some unknown hacker. The infected videos carry with itself what is now being identified as the Trojan virus. The most common form of installing Trojan virus is through sending a hyperlink. Spanish anti-virus firm Panda Security discovered Trojan. This malicious code was designed to steal banking data. The Trojan installs keylogging software that can be used to figure out people's bank account information. Vivek, a Delhi based ethical hacker said, "Everyday hackers are coming up with a new way to attack thousand of innocent users. "Even anti-virus software cannot scan online videos so it is easy infect a system through it. So it is always advisable not to click any unidentified video from any unidentified site or link."In order to attract hapless victims, they invented an electrifying news item that was sure to generate hits. "The best way is avoid opening or downloading videos from unknown websites or unverified publishers," says Vivek.
A deadly virus hidden in some sensational videos and clippings is doing the rounds of the world wide web these days. Users are lured by attractive names like Naked Angelina Jolie, World War III or Formula One star Fernando Alonso's accident are most common. As soon as users click on the link, the virus gets into action and gets downloaded on the system, completely destroying it.Ankita Raj, a Noida-based engineer, had to send her laptop for servicing after she clicked on a video link titled World War 3. Raj ended up paying a handsome amount to get the hard disk and mother board changed.There are many videos circulating on the web circuit, besides the emails that lure the readers into clicking on a link to the spectacular video but with disastrous results. As the technology is becoming sophisticated so are the hackers. In the attempt to download sensational videos, users falls prey to some unknown hacker. The infected videos carry with itself what is now being identified as the Trojan virus. The most common form of installing Trojan virus is through sending a hyperlink. Spanish anti-virus firm Panda Security discovered Trojan. This malicious code was designed to steal banking data. The Trojan installs keylogging software that can be used to figure out people's bank account information. Vivek, a Delhi based ethical hacker said, "Everyday hackers are coming up with a new way to attack thousand of innocent users. "Even anti-virus software cannot scan online videos so it is easy infect a system through it. So it is always advisable not to click any unidentified video from any unidentified site or link."In order to attract hapless victims, they invented an electrifying news item that was sure to generate hits. "The best way is avoid opening or downloading videos from unknown websites or unverified publishers," says Vivek.
Now, Laptop for Rs 400
Author: Shashank Shekhar
After Rs One lakh Tata Nano car and Rs 501 reliance mobile its time for cheapest laptop which would cost just Rs 400. To solve the problems of low computer literacy and e-learning Minister of State for Human Resource Development D Purandeswari said, "Research was being conducted to develop the laptop, especially for use by students, which will cost all of $10. We are carrying research at the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore and the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Madras." This measure would help raise the quality of higher education in India, she added while attending inaugural session of e-India 2008. Cheapest laptopThis would be the cheapest laptop of the world. The cheapest laptop available at present is 10 times costlier. It would prove to be a breakthrough device that would be a boon to rural India. It would connect the technology-deprived mass with the cyber world.She also said that government was planning to use information and communications technology (ICT) to strengthen its current programs for distance learning by making it accessible online.There are plans to provide free bandwidth for education purposes to every Indian, an objective that could take time to materialse.
After Rs One lakh Tata Nano car and Rs 501 reliance mobile its time for cheapest laptop which would cost just Rs 400. To solve the problems of low computer literacy and e-learning Minister of State for Human Resource Development D Purandeswari said, "Research was being conducted to develop the laptop, especially for use by students, which will cost all of $10. We are carrying research at the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore and the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Madras." This measure would help raise the quality of higher education in India, she added while attending inaugural session of e-India 2008. Cheapest laptopThis would be the cheapest laptop of the world. The cheapest laptop available at present is 10 times costlier. It would prove to be a breakthrough device that would be a boon to rural India. It would connect the technology-deprived mass with the cyber world.She also said that government was planning to use information and communications technology (ICT) to strengthen its current programs for distance learning by making it accessible online.There are plans to provide free bandwidth for education purposes to every Indian, an objective that could take time to materialse.
Delhi cops brace for crime in the virtual world
Author: Shashank Shekhar
With the rise in cyber crime and cyber terrorism the Delhi police is gearing up to handle the crime in the virtual world. One hundred Delhi policemen underwent an advance training in cyber crime investigation and computer forensics which was organised in collaboration with the Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha (IP)University.Speaking at the Valedictory session, Delhi Police Commissioner Y S Dadwal said, "We need police officers who are not only computer savvy but are also able to investigate crimes committed using computers. Computers are becoming part of day-to-day life and therefore, are being increasingly used by the criminals and terrorists to organise and execute their evil designs." He added that soon 100 more police officers would undergo course in cyber crime investigation.Six Assistant Commissioners, 39 Inspectors and 55 Sub-inspectors from all wings of the police participated in the training programme conducted at the university. Two officials of the elite Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) were also part of the course.Giving data about the rise in cyber crime, Commissioner Dadwal said, "In the year 2005 there were only 48 cases of cyber crime which have raised many folds as it has reached 485 by 2007. We need to upgrade our skills from time to time to investigate cases of cyber crime."He also announced that 600 policemen would under go training of law from the IP University and the course would start from August 18.K K Aggarwal, vice chancellor IP University said, "We have received similar requests from the Intelligence Bureau and some state police forces.
Mobile sufing next big market
Author: Shashank Shekhar
More and more mobile users are accessing the Web through their cell phones. With the enhancement in technology, web access through phone is no more the privilege of smartphone owners. Mobile phone manufacturers are providing the feature in many budget models too.According to a recent survey by the world popular mobile browser Opera Mini, every month since its launch in 2006, the browser has seen a steady increase in the number of users. More than 13 million people used Opera Mini in the month of April and 14.7 million in May, an increase of 24.6 per cent. More male usersThe study showed men dominate the mobile web-browsing domain, with 90 per cent of the users coming from the male gender. Also, out of 10 countries India had maximum population accessing the Internet through their cellphones. The female population is just hardly three per cent. Additionally, the youth seem to be more inclined towards mobile browsing in India with 39 per cent falling under 18-27 age group and 34 per cent falling in the 28-37 age group. In India, however, under-18 mobile web users comprise only 5.6 per cent. Increasing nosAccording to market analysts, accessing the Web on mobile devices will become more pervasive and it will exceed that of accessing through a computer as the number of mobile users is more and it is easy to use.
More and more mobile users are accessing the Web through their cell phones. With the enhancement in technology, web access through phone is no more the privilege of smartphone owners. Mobile phone manufacturers are providing the feature in many budget models too.According to a recent survey by the world popular mobile browser Opera Mini, every month since its launch in 2006, the browser has seen a steady increase in the number of users. More than 13 million people used Opera Mini in the month of April and 14.7 million in May, an increase of 24.6 per cent. More male usersThe study showed men dominate the mobile web-browsing domain, with 90 per cent of the users coming from the male gender. Also, out of 10 countries India had maximum population accessing the Internet through their cellphones. The female population is just hardly three per cent. Additionally, the youth seem to be more inclined towards mobile browsing in India with 39 per cent falling under 18-27 age group and 34 per cent falling in the 28-37 age group. In India, however, under-18 mobile web users comprise only 5.6 per cent. Increasing nosAccording to market analysts, accessing the Web on mobile devices will become more pervasive and it will exceed that of accessing through a computer as the number of mobile users is more and it is easy to use.
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