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Sony invites wrath of Hindus by releasing “Hanuman: Boy Warrior”

Sony invites wrath of Hindus by releasing “Hanuman: Boy Warrior”Sony Corporation has inadvertently invited the wrath of many Hindu groups by releasing its new video console game “Hanuman: Boy Warrior” for its PlayStation2. The Hindus from many parts of the world are feeling hurt and angry that Sony has used the Hindu god as the protagonist in the video game.

Hindus have launched protest movements against Sony, demanding the immediate removal of the video game from the market. The US and Australia-based Hindu groups have started online protest campaign against Sony.

Ericsson set to grab multimillion dollar GSM rollout contract from Swan Telecom

Ericsson set to grab multimillion dollar GSM rollout contract from Swan TelecomOne of the largest companies of Sweden – Ericsson is all set to grab a multimillion dollar GSM rollout contract from Swan Telecom. The Business Line has reported that Ericsson is set to get the contract for rolling out cellular network for Swan Telecom.

According to the report, Swan Telecom is expected to give the contract for the network rollout to two companies, and Ericsson will be one of the two companies; Ericsson will certainly get the part of the Swan contract.   

Authorities in Nainital install CCTV cameras as a security measure

NanitalNainital, Apr 20 : Authorities in Nainital have decided to install Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) cameras at several crowded places as precautionary measure and to prevent untoward incidents.

About five CCTV cameras have been installed across the hill resort for keeping a watch on the everyday incidents and also to solve problems like traffic jams and pick-pocketing.

Sprint starts tooting its bugle about the Palm Pre

Sprint, PalmSprint has started tooting is bugle about the launch of the Palm Pre, which is expected to hit the market next month. The Overland Park, Kansas based wireless telecommunications service provider, Sprint is reportedly gearing up for May 17 launch of the Palm Pre.

Sprint and Palm are both hoping big from Palm Pre. Palm is touting that the Palm Pre is the phone that thinks ahead to make users' life easier, while Sprint is claiming that the Palm Pre is going to be showstopper; is going to freeze vacation in May.

60 companies in polluted Hong Kong sign up for carbon reduction

low-carbon lifestylesHong Kong - Sixty companies in energy-hungry Hong Kong have signed up for a programme to promote low-carbon lifestyles, a environmental conference heard Monday.

The government-backed campaign run by environment activists the Climate Group aims to find ways to lower high-rise Hong Kong's carbon footprint, which is reckoned to be one of the world's biggest.

Speaking at the launch of the one-year campaign Monday, environment secretary Edward Yau appealed to businesses and individuals to help make it a success.

Nokia E75 with Nokia Messaging Service announced in India

NokiaIt's the first side slider phone from Nokia; it's the phone with integrated Nokia Messaging service, supporting upto 16 email accounts; well, it is the Nokia's latest Eseries smartphone Nokia E75, recently announced in India.

Nokia E75 offers full desktop email functionality, and it is the first mobile handset to offer the latest Nokia Messaging and email service. It supports Gmail, Yahoo, Rediffmail, Indiatimes, Hotmail, Sify and In. com.

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