Google to wrestle with Apple

Filed under :Computers and Software

The Apple computer company has been able to successfully thwart the downturn of 2008 and 2009, in spite of decline in computer sales. That was only due to the spurt in sales of the internet phone i.e, iPhone which was good enough to push out the number one mobile instrument maker of the world, Nokia, out of the US market.
Now Google wants to fight it out in the internet phone market with the scheduled launch of it’s own iphone in order to make it big in that segment. That could be a real big fight because Google is known to make success out of every major effort in the last decade.


India to raise interest rates

Filed under :Economy

The bank interest rates are likely to go up in India, the second fastest growing economy of the world today. The Indian government is also likely to impose lot of restrictions on the foreign fund flow to avoid any temporary funds flowing into the economy.
The interest rate hike is necessitated by the spike up in inflation which has touched a year high of 4.78% last week.


E-waste management

Filed under :Education

The electronic goods which we use daily are convenient when it is in good condition. Improper disposal of electronic goods disposal is leading to many hazards. Global warming is also much affected by this improper disposal of e-waste.

Around 50 million tones of e-waste are generated by United Nations every year.

So, we need to recycle this e-waste and that will lead to invaluable conservation of energy and prevent global warming. Improper disposal leads to chemical emission which may form flames. So do your part in reducing the negative impact to our environment through proper e-waste management.
When there is a will, there is a way.


Crude oil prices down to 74 dollars

Filed under :Business

The crude oil prices reflect the state of global economy over the longer term. The mood of the global investors was relatively better two weeks back when there were reports of healthy economic rebound in many countries including China, Japan, India and South Korea and Australia.
But the US economy continues to show weak signs and the US FED chief has indicated yesterday that the US economy will face tough times ahead has pulled down the global confidence. The crude oil prices hit 74 dollars to a barrel in today’s trade.