We all know how some official Government  websites are still stuck in the past with designs and technologies dating back to the late 90’s. This is a good example. The art of developing a good and interactive website has matured considerably, yet we have Government websites like these. Well, there seems to be some improvement with their newer websites. Now that Pranab Mukherjee has been sworn in...

A panel headed by Nandan Nilekani, has suggested to make any payments above Rs. 1000 be made or received electronically. The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) chairman feels this move should be really helpful in cutting down the amount of money siphoned of as graft or kick-backs. The panel is of the opinion that this alteration will boost transparency & increase accountability. At...

The union budget 2010 is to be announced by the Finance Minister today and all eyes would be on the announcement with respect to technology and digital media. If you woul like to track the budget live online you can do so on the following sites: Budget 2010 live streaming site: The official budget site -> http://budgetlive.nic.in/ Updates from News sites: Times of India Budget Special -> http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/budgetspecial.cms DNA...

Dynamics of the Indian Communication Industry have been on a drastic revolution spree since last few months. Be it Price wars, MNP or 3G. Already pegged as the next big thing in Indian telephony, 3G seems to be the only rescuer of this slowly sinking ship. Each player in the current times has so much at stake just to acquire one out of the 4 slots earmarked for each circle. 3G in India has seen lots...

3G (3rd Generation) which is expected to bring in another telecom revolution in India is still manifestly facing hurdles. After many delays, the auction of 3G spectrum was attired for August-September 2009. Then again it was delayed, and the tentative dates were set at the end of calendar year. Recently, communication minister A Raja said, it might get delayed due to the Christmas holidays, but surely...

The Annual National Budget is perhaps one of the most important documents discussed and approved by the Government. Just today, we discussed what the IT/Telecom sector could be looking to from the Budget. The budget presented by Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee was, however, only mildly reassuring of future development and growth. The markets took a fall possibly due to expectations crashing. Details...