Nokia launches N9 Smartphone and Series 40 Devices

The company will announce the price of the N9 close to its launch.

Nokia today announced its own internet browser and these phones have the Nokia browser loaded on it. "Nokia browser can compress data size up to 90 per cent. All phones to be shipped in future will Nokia browser loaded on them," Nokia Executive Vice-President, Mobile Phones, Mary McDowell said.

Nokia introduced two dual SIM phone Nokia C2-03 and Nokia C2-06 and a single sim phone, Nokia C2-02. All three models are built on the Symbian operating system S 40. (Text courtesy - PTI )

 Mobile phone-maker Nokia today announced the "beginning of a new era" for the company with the launch of four new mobile phones, including a full-screen touch-based smartphone. "Earlier this year, we outlined a comprehensive strategy to change our course," said Stephen Elop, the president and CEO of Nokia. "Innovation is at the heart of our strategy and today we took important steps to demonstrate a new pace of innovation at Nokia. It''s the begi... more
    Nokia revealed its latest smartphone, the Nokia N9, an all-screen device that will allow user to navigate the phone by swiping on the screen. "The phone application will follow direction of the finger on the screen," Nokia Senior Vice-President, Design, Marko Ahtisaari said.
    The company will announce the price of the N9 close to its launch.
    Nokia introduced two dual SIM phone Nokia C2-03 and Nokia C2-06 and a single sim phone, Nokia C2-02. All three models are built on the Symbian operating system S 40. (Text courtesy - PTI )

       Mobile phone-maker Nokia today announced the "beginning of a new era" for the company with the launch of four new mobile phones, including a full-screen touch-based smartphone. "Earlier this year, we outlined a comprehensive strategy to change our course," said Stephen Elop, the president and CEO of Nokia. "Innovation is at the heart of our strategy and today we took important steps to demonstrate a new pace of innovation at Nokia. It''s the begi... more
    Nokia revealed its latest smartphone, the Nokia N9, an all-screen device that will allow user to navigate the phone by swiping on the screen. "The phone application will follow direction of the finger on the screen," Nokia Senior Vice-President, Design, Marko Ahtisaari said.
    The company will announce the price of the N9 close to its launch.
    Nokia introduced two dual SIM phone Nokia C2-03 and Nokia C2-06 and a single sim phone, Nokia C2-02. All three models are built on the Symbian operating system S 40. (Text courtesy - PTI )

    Mobile phone-maker Nokia today announced the "beginning of a new era" for the company with the launch of four new mobile phones, including a full-screen touch-based smartphone. "Earlier this year, we outlined a comprehensive strategy to change our course," said Stephen Elop, the president and CEO of Nokia. "Innovation is at the heart of our strategy and today we took important steps to demonstrate a new pace of innovation at Nokia. It''s the begi... more
    Nokia revealed its latest smartphone, the Nokia N9, an all-screen device that will allow user to navigate the phone by swiping on the screen. "The phone application will follow direction of the finger on the screen," Nokia Senior Vice-President, Design, Marko Ahtisaari said.
    The company will announce the price of the N9 close to its launch.
    Nokia introduced two dual SIM phone Nokia C2-03 and Nokia C2-06 and a single sim phone, Nokia C2-02. All three models are built on the Symbian operating system S 40. (Text courtesy - PTI )

Toyota Etios LIVA Launched

The concept vehicles of Etios and Etios Liva were first unveiled at Auto Expo last year in Delhi and later travelled to across the country with the 'Toyota Q-World' reaching out to more than one lakh prospective customers, Toyota said.

The company had earlier deferred its launch from April to June. The decision was taken to reduce the long waiting period resulting from the overwhelming response received for the Etios.

The concept vehicles of Etios and Etios Liva were first unveiled at Auto Expo last year in Delhi and later travelled to across the country with the 'Toyota Q-World' reaching out to more than one lakh prospective customers, Toyota said.

The J variant is priced at Rs 3.99 lakhs and the G variant is priced at Rs 4.59 lakhs. This will make the 1.2-litre car from the world's top carmaker competitive, the fastest-growing segment in the 2.5-million Indian passenger car market, and force rivals to consider price cuts.

"With Liva we will now be a complete manufacturer in India, offering a full range of products including the luxury SUV Prado... Liva is a very useful stylish and dynamic car," Toyota Kirloskar Motor Managing Director Hiroshi Nakagawa said"We will increase the production of the second plant from 70,000 units to 1,20,000 units to shorten the waiting period for Etios and meet future demand of Liva," Nakagawa said .

Japanese carmaker Toyota has launched the petrol variant of its much anticipated small car Liva in India, priced between Rs 3.99 lakh and Rs 5.99 lakh.

The auto major has also invested Rs 3,200 crore to set up its second manufacturing facility in Bangalore.

Michael Jackson - Defining Moments

 Michael Jackson’s fanatical obsession with his appearance changed the star’s exterior drastically, most noticeably his nose and the colour of his skin.

Michael Jackson’s darkest days; he arrives at the Santa Barbara County Courthouse with his mother, Katherine Jackson as he faces pedophilia charges. The case scarred Jackson’s reputation irreversibly, and his career never fully recovered.

 Rolling Stone magazine described Michael as "a prodigy" with "overwhelming musical gifts," the big draw to the Jackson Five. Jackson began sharing lead vocals with his brother at the young age of eight years

Jackson co-wrote “We are the World” with Lionel Richie, a charity single for USA for Africa, which won four Grammys, including Song of the Year, in 1986.

America’s own Peter Pan built his Neverland Ranch at a cost of $17 mil, complete with Ferris wheel, menagerie, and movie theatre.

Jackson’s marriage to Elvis Presley’s daughter, Lisa Marie Presley, lasted for less than two years. She remained his biggest source of emotional support as the child molestation turned public

Rolling Stone magazine described Michael as "a prodigy" with "overwhelming musical gifts," the big draw to the Jackson Five. Jackson began sharing lead vocals with his brother at the young age of eight years
    Michael Jackson had a troubled childhood, marked deeply by physical and emotional abuse from his father. Many of the demons that plagued his adult life stemmed from this relationship, including his dissatisfaction with his appearance.
    Jackson co-wrote “We are the World” with Lionel Richie, a charity single for USA for Africa, which won four Grammys, including Song of the Year, in 1986.
    Jackson’s marriage to Elvis Presley’s daughter, Lisa Marie Presley, lasted for less than two years. She remained his biggest source of emotional support as the child molestation turned public
    Jackson did extensive charity work, and the proceeds of several of his tours were given to charity. Here he is seen with children from a special home in the southern Taiwanese city of Kaohsiung, in 1996, where he was performing as part of his "History" world tour.

 Michael Jackson had a troubled childhood, marked deeply by physical and emotional abuse from his father. Many of the demons that plagued his adult life stemmed from this relationship, including his dissatisfaction with his appearance.

   Michael Jackson’s unparallel success resulted in his title of King of Pop. His death was mourned across the globe, and tributes were attended by fans and celebrities alike.

Jackson shared close friendships with people high places, his music seemed to speak to people across borders. Here, he is seen with South African President Nelson Mandela, at the conclusion of a brief meeting at Mandela's Pretoria residence in 1996.

China opens world's longest sea bridge

Qingdao Jiaozhou Bay Bridge, the world's longest cross-sea bridge with length of 36.48 kilometers, connects the urban district of Qingdao City to its Huangdao district.

Kerala temple a treasure trove

Kerala's Sri Padmanabhaswamy temple is guarded in heavy security as a team appointed by the Supreme Court opened chambers which have been locked for centuries.

Seven Mile Bridge

The Seven Mile Bridge is is located between the Gulf of Mexico and the Florida Strait. Finished in 1982 at a cost of $45 million, the Seven Mile Bridge connects city of Marathon in the Middle Keys of Florida to Little Duck Key in the Lower Keys of Florida.