Following the major controversy that recently occurred, Facebook has now asked its 175 million users to help out with the way things are run by discussing, reviewing, and voting on the website rules. While others speculate that this change of heart has come about because Facebook wants to regain their users’ trust, the company says [...]
In recent times, one of the biggest controversies to hit the online medium is the whole Facebook issue. Well, that has finally been resolved, for now.
Yahoo India has signed an agreement with the International Cricket Council (ICC) to create ICCEvents. Users can enjoy videos, interviews, images and more. The content offering is extensive and will cover major cricketing events like Twenty20, ICC Cricket World Cup 2011, ICC World and the ICC Champions Trophy.
Indian social network Ibibo.com creates history with the launch of its novel voice blogging facility. Well the feature was launched a few weeks back has received a good response.
Web Chutney, last month, released a microsite called GilletteBeA Winner.com. The website is designed to let users ‘Experience the ultimate thrill of winning’.
Amazon’s Kindle may just have a big brother very soon, as the prominent online bookseller has announced the launch. The company held a press conference in New York at the Morgan Library and Museum where Jeff Bezos launched the product. And their timing couldn’t be any better, as the existing model sold out way before [...]
The latest Blue&Me technology in the Fiat Linea is phenomenal. Blue&Me is a hands-free system that lets users do much more while driving. The system designed by Microsoft makes use of universal voice-recognition technology to the best.
Bharti Airtel has become the first private sector company to launch Internet Protocol Television (IPTV) services in India.
India’s favourite rock related reality show is back with a bang, and this time it’s even louder than before! This third edition of Launchpad has music composer and legendary rocker, Vishal Dadlani of Pentagram as a permanent judge on the show. To make it more interesting, this time around, language is not a barrier.
The ADAG owned Reliance Communications Ltd, launched its nationwide GSM mobile telephone services in the country. Spanning across 11,000 towns and 340,000 villages the service has been launched with a capital investment of Rs 10,000 crore. Apparently the project was completed six months back but launched today.
The IFIM Business School in Bangalore is organising a competition for budding as well as established entrepreneurs. As part of the National Entrepreneurship Week scheduled from 9th – 14th February 2009 the business school is inviting entrepreneurs to send their business plans and participate in the contest. The contest is part of Ethon 2009 organised [...]
Hungama takes a new viral route while promoting Aamir Kahn’s Ghajini. Instead of creating a brainless filmi spoof video Hungama has opted for three interactive and engaging websites for Ghajini to attract users online. RememberGhajini.com, FindGhaijini.com and WallofSuspects.com are the three web properties that will be the online extension to the much-awaited movie. Click on [...]
After a barrage of mindless reality shows here is one that glorifies mimicry artists. “Hello Kaun? Pehchan Kaun!” is the latest reality show to be aired on Star One from 27th December 2008. The show will feature mimicry artists aping their favourite bollywood stars, singers and celebrities to finally emerge as a winner. To create [...]
Brand Equity Ad Agency Reckoner is an annual survey conducted which lists the best of the advertising circle. This year the Reckoner listed the top 25 agencies, media houses, creative directors, influential personalities and more. But the striking fact is the Brand Equity Ad Agency Reckoner 2008 listing of ‘Digital Specialist Agencies’.
Finally after all the apprehensions and speculations 3G has got the green signal in India. The Prime Minister Manmohan Singh inaugurated the much-awaited third generation phone services in India offered by state-owned Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd (MTNL). Presently it is only been offered to customers in Delhi.
