Renault Koleos to be Launched Before the End of September 2011

Renault India plans to launch its Koleos SUV by the end of September 2011. Three more cars are expected to be launched thereafter by Renault India.

Renault Koleos is positioned to compete with Mitsubishi Outlander, Chevrolet Captiva, and Toyota Fortuner.

Renault Koleos SUV has cruise control with a four-wheeel drive, leather seats, Bose music system, rear side mirrors with LED indicator lamps. It is driven by a 2000 cc, 4-cylinder, 14 valve DCi diesel engine; the engine can generate a maximum power of 110 PS @ 4000 rpm and 320 Nm peak torque.

Renault Koleos SUV is expected to cost Rs.20,00,000 ex-showroom.

New Version of Yamaha YZF R15 to be Launched on 6th September

A modified version - presumably a significantly improved version - of Yamaha YZF R15 is expected to be launched in the Indian Market on 6th September 2011.

Though bookings have not commenced officially, some enterprising dealers are said to have been booking orders for the bike.

Changes in the swing arm and the chassis are among the major, conspicuous changes in the new version of Yamaha YZF R15. The motorcycle has an elevated rear and sports a split seat. The new model also would have twin headlamps just like the current model.

Yamaha YZF R15 has alway been credited with having excellent features; the new version is expected to far surpass the expectations of bikers.

Vidya Balan Walks Out From 'Daayan'

Vidya Balan has reportedly opted out from the much hyped Ekta Kapoor and Vishal Bhardwaj project Daayan. A source close to the actress told media that Vidya is not interested to play a role of Dayaan or witch anymore.

 "She felt she had very little to do in the film because it centres around Emraan Hashmi's character and his relationship with three women," explained the source.

It is learnt that both Ekta and Bhardwaj is very upset with Vidya's decision and already made a shortlist of probable names who can fit in the role.

Prior to Vidya Rani Mukherjee was also turned down the offer because of the same reason.

Vidya is nowadays busy promoting her upcoming release ‘Dirty Picture’.

Celina Jaitly Marries Peter Haag

Bollywood beauty Celina Jaitly tied the know with Dubai based hotelier Peter Haag in a small ceremony in a 1000-year old monastery in Austria.

Celina Jaitly announced the news on Twitter, "Beloved tweeple. ..With great pleasure I would like to announce my wedding with @peterhaag n the 23rd of last month at a thousand year old monastery in Austria. We seek your blessings and good wishes, and apologize for the delayed announcement due to a family tragedy ..."

Celina was seeing Hotelier Peter Haag for the last one and a half year. Earlier this year the couple got engaged.

We wish this newlywed couple a happy married life!

Samsung Defers Launch of Galaxy Tablet PC in Australia

The patent battle between Apple and Samsung continues unabated.

Samsung has announced that the launch of its Galaxy Table PC in Australia has been postponed pending judgement in the last week of September in the patent suit between Samsung and Apple. According to Apple, the Galaxy range has copied the design of iPhone.

The deferred launch is yet another setback to Samsung which has been aiming to dominate the market for Tablet PC's.

Last week, Apple was granted an injunction by a Dutch Court against Samsung. A German Court granted an injucntion against the sale of Samsung's Galaxy Tab 10.1 Tablet PC; the injunction stays in effect till a ruling in the matter expected to be delivered on 9th September. Apple had sought a ban on three models of smartphones released in Europe.

Apple, which has captured a lion's share of the market for high-end smartphones with its legendary iPhone, claimed violation of its patent rights by Samsung; Samsung has counter-claimed that Apple has violated the patent rights of Samsung in respect of wireless transmission. There are continuing patent suits between Apple and Samsung in Australia, Europe, South Korea, and US.

A press statement issued by Samsung said: "Today, Samsung informed the Federal Court of Australia it intends to file a cross claim against Apple Australia and Apple Inc regarding the invalidity of the patents previously asserted by Apple and also a cross claim against Apple regarding violation of patents held by Samsung by selling its iPhones and iPads."

Cisco Acquires Versly

The networking colossus Cisco has acquired the private software company Versly based in San Fransisco and founded by Benjamin Renaud and Erik Eccles for a sum which has not been disclosed yet.

Versly is a start up company known for developing the collaboration tools used in Microsoft Office. The software developed by Versly is expected to be used in Cisco products like Quad, Jabber, and WebEx.

Murali Sitaram, Vice President and General Manager of the Collaboration Software Group of Cisco, said "We're enhancing our collaboration offerings and improving the user experience by integrating social technologies within the business applications individuals and teams use at work." "The integration with Versly will drive productivity improvements for organizations and their knowledge workers, many of whom are among the 600 million Microsoft Office users," he added.

GM and LG Together To Build Electric Cars

General Motors Co. and LG Corp will jointly work together to develop electric cars. A historical deal signed by two leading automakers in the world in promise to create revolution in battery technology.

The deal was signed by GM Chief Executive Daniel Akerson and LG President Juno Cho and in a joint statement the companies said they would design a range of electric vehicles that would be sold in markets around the world.

LG Corp's LG Chem Ltd currently supplies the lithium-ion batteries that power GM's Chevrolet Volt and Opel Ampera plug-in hybrids.

Recently GM confirmed it was developing a plug-in hybrid for its luxury Cadillac brand. They also said they are developing an all-electric small car that would be sold globally.

GM and LG collaborated to build a demonstration fleet of Chevy Cruze small cars that were used at the G20 economic summit in Seoul.

"This is a strategic development for LG and we fully support GM's goal to lead the industry in the electrification of the automobile," LG's Cho said in a statement.

"Electric vehicles are going to have to play a role in the really draconian cuts that have to made in terms of fuel consumption," he adds.

Tim Cook's Letter To Apple Employees

New Apple CEO Tim Cook who replaced Steve Jobs has sent email to the employees and assured them that the future of the company is 'safe' and the 'best years' are yet to come.

Here’s the email:

Team,

I am looking forward to the amazing opportunity of serving as CEO of the most innovative company in the world. Joining Apple was the best decision I've ever made and it's been the privilege of a lifetime to work for Apple and Steve for over 13 years. I share Steve's optimism for Apple's bright future.

Steve has been an incredible leader and mentor to me, as well as to the entire executive team and our amazing employees. We are really looking forward to Steve's ongoing guidance and inspiration as our Chairman.

I want you to be confident that Apple is not going to change. I cherish and celebrate Apple's unique principles and values. Steve built a company and culture that is unlike any other in the world and we are going to stay true to that -- it is in our DNA. We are going to continue to make the best products in the world that delight our customers and make our employees incredibly proud of what they do.

I love Apple and I am looking forward to diving into my new role. All of the incredible support from the Board, the executive team and many of you has been inspiring. I am confident our best years lie ahead of us and that together we will continue to make Apple the magical place that it is.

Tim

Salman Khan Off To America For Treatment

Salman Khan has been suffering from acute pain in his jaw area for the past three months and is scheduled to fly out to the US tomorrow for further diagnosis and treatment.

A friend of Salman told media, "Salman had this problem about seven years back. He used to get spasms in his face. But the pain would go away. In fact, it vanished completely after a year or two. It suddenly came back about three months back. Currently he is in extreme pain. Every time he eats something extremely hot or cold, the pain intensifies. His jaw region hurts a lot. He couldn't have neglected it further."

Last week Salman went to Lilavati hospital to sought for a medical opinion and he was advised to undergo angiography.

Unconfirmed reports are claiming that Salman is suspected to be suffering from trigeminal neuralgia, a condition often described as 'the most terrible pain known to man'.

Salman's brother Sohail told, "Trigeminal neuralgia bahut bada shabd hai. I don't know what you're saying. It's my brother's health. All I can say is that yes, he is going to the US on August 27 for a second opinion, diagnosis and treatment for his nerve problem."

Salman’s film Bodyguard is ready to hit the theatres this Eid but first time in his career he will be not present for the release.

A friend said, "Salman completed the planned promotions for Bodyguard yesterday. He did as much as he could. Health is his first priority right now."

Ford eyes small car priced at Rs 3-4 lakh

Ford Motor Company announced that they have started developing a global small car from its new Sanand (Gujarat) facility. Ford is aiming that this new car will able to compete with Maruti Suzuki A Star and Hyundai i10 in small car segment. This will be Ford’s cheapest model ever.

The car, which is likely to be priced at Rs 3-4 lakh, may hit the Indian market by early 2014 and will be positioned below the company's other small car Figo.

The car will be part of the eight new products that the company has lined up for the Indian market by 2015.

A Ford India spokesperson said: "Ford India has announced bringing eight new products by mid-decade that customers want and desire. We recently launched the global Fiesta, first of the eight new products, which is generating great interest. We have not made any specific announcements of future products to be manufactured from our new or current manufacturing sites."

The small car market in India is increasing extremely fast, driven by the middle class. To hold this huge potential market, leading car makers across the global is now concentrating on developing small family car at cheap rate. Already the market has seen fierce competition between Maruti-Suzuki, Renault-Nissan, Volkswagen and Tata Motors to tap the middle class car lovers.

Kareena To Make Her Television Debut in Pavitra Rishta

Kareena Kapoor is all set to step her foot in the television to promote her upcoming movie Bodyguard.

The actor would be seen in popular Pavitra Rishta in Zee Tv to promote the movie. The writers are busy incorporating her presence in a proper situation so that it won’t derail the show's track.

The cast and crew of the serial are very excited and looking forward to working with the Kareena.

This is a new trend set by Bollywood film makers for promoting their movies through popular TV serials. It can be easily reached  to million of TV viewers and convey the message. Previously Mallika Sherawat had done a special appearance in soap Na Aana Is Des Laado.

It is learnt that Kareena Kapoor is quite excited about her debut in television and being the part of a mega serial.

MphasiS Profit Down 11%

Hewlett-Packard-owned MphasiS announced their loss by 11% at Rs 194.8 crore for the third quarter ended July 31. Company is blaming wage hikes and steeper tax rates for the down. In the last quarter the company's net profit was at Rs 219.29 crore.

 

Operating profit also down by 24% to Rs 208 crore compared to last year’s Rs 276 crore for the same period. Consolidated revenues of the company rise 2.9% at Rs 1,294 crore compared to Rs 1,257 crore in the previous quarter. Revenues increased 1.1 % compared to the corresponding quarter last year.

"Uncertainty in the external market requires a company that is adaptive. That is exactly what we did in 2009," told Ganesh Ayyar, CEO, MphasiS. “We at HP anticipating a tough year ahead and has cut a billion dollars from its sales forecast for the year,” he adds.

Recently Hewlett-Packard announced that it will buy UK-based software firm Automony for $10 billion.

Oil India Profit Up By 69.5%

The state-run Oil India registered 69.5% profit at Rs. 847 crore in the June quarter compared to last year’s Rs 501.11 crore in the same period. Debt-free Oil India's net worth stood at Rs 16,500 with cash reserves of USD 2.5 billion.

The jump is due to higher sales of both crude as well as natural gas, the company said.

Oil India now checking the possibility of buying stake of the Gabonian firm Etablissements Maurel et Prom in Africa.

Oil India Director -exploration & development - Baikunta Nath Talukdar said, "The block already has a discovery. We have our own people evaluating it, besides experts from other countries. A decision will be taken on our investments in Gabon in west central Africa after a feasibility study."

Bollywood Movie Release For Next Week (31st August 2011)

BODYGUARD

Director: Siddique
Producer: Atul Agnihotri
Music: Pritam Chakraborty, Himesh Reshammiya
Cast: Salman Khan, Kareena Kapoor, Mahesh Manjrekar

Story: Bodyguard is the remake of 2010 hit Malayalam movie "Bodyguard". Bodyguard is the story of conflict between honest and naughtiness, love and power and life and death!

The protagonist of the movie Lovely Singh played by Salman Khan is a very disciplined person who loves to complete his duties perfectly. Once he got one assignment to become the bodyguard of Divya played by Kareena Kapoor, daughter of a wealthy and powerful tycoon, Sartaj Rana.

Lovely Singh becomes bodyguard of Divya and follows her everywhere she goes.  To get rid of bodyguard Divya adopt one master plan. She trapped him in a fake love affair. Things take an unexpected turns when both Divya and Lovely Singh find themselves in a series of lies, trickery and deceit! 

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BOL

Director: Shoaib Mansoor
Music : Shoaib Mansoor, Atif Aslam, Sarmad Ghafoor, Sajjad Ali
Cast: Atif Aslam, Iman Ali, Mahira Khan, Humaima Malick, Shafqat Cheema

Story: The movie Bol is a roller coaster journey of emotions. The story based on a conservative household in Lahore where the daughters are facing vibrant yet restrictions on every step. The heart-warming tale narrates the emotional struggle of the women to make men understand the worth of them.

Bol is a journey of this family experiencing their share of troubles and sufferings. And how they face complexity of their circumstances which become a struggle of life and death.

The movie focused on family values which shape our lives. The Values which we inherit and tightly hold on to - the values which embody contradictions - values that have not been questioned. The movie deals with relationship which makes who we are.

Bol is Bold story which deals reality. Bol is director Shoaib Mansoor's second encounter with complex life after Khuda Kay Liye which won many international awards.

IIM Bangalore is India's Best B-School

Business Today's annual special issue for 2011 on business schools or B-schools in India marked some changes in terms of order of ranking.

It’s no more A-B-C - or Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Ahmedabad, IIM Bangalore and IIM Calcutta, which rules the list in this order for several years. Now for the first time since 2002 IIM Bangalore emerged as the best B-school in India leading behind other two. IIM- Ahmedabad slips to third position after IIM-B and IIM-C.

Therefore this year's BT-Nielsen ranking of India's Best B-schools the new order of ranking is B-C-A.

IIM Bangalore topped the position for its unmasked ambition for growth and an increased thrust on research.

This year's Top 10 B-School or Business School in India are:

1. IIM- B (IIM Bangalore)
2. IIM- C (IIM Calcutta)
3. IIM- A (IIM Ahmedabad)
4. IIM- I  (IIM Indore)
5. IIM- L (IIM Lucknow)
6. IIM- K (IIM Kozhikode)
7. IIFT - Indian Institute of Foreign TradeNew Delhi
8. ISB - Indian School of Business, Hyderabad
9. IIM –S (IIM Shillong)

10. FMS Faculty of Management Studies and XLRI Jamshedpur

An MBA degree from any elite B-school always ensures fame, status, money and success. A degree from a B-school opens doors to the global world.

Picketing MPs: Aamir Khan’s Brainchild

The idea of picketing residences of Cabinet ministers and MPs was actually given by Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan.

A Team Anna member confessed, “It was Aamir's suggestion that we should get individual MPs to take a stand. We have only made a call. It is the people who are taking this forward by voluntarily raising the issue with their MPs across the country.''

Aamir Khan openly supports Anna Hazare movement whole heartedly and also wrote to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh recently asking him to pay heed to the appeal.

Aamir is in constant touch with the Team Anna and he has a strong opinion that the PM should come under the purview of the Lokpal.

Mahindra Satyam to Challenge Tax Notice in Court

Mahindra Satyam is all set to move to Andhra Pradesh High Court challenging the Rs 2,114 crore income tax demand raised by the I-T Department.

The Income Tax Department had demanded Rs 2,114 crore tax on IT company Mahindra Satyam after disallowing exemptions claimed by the company. The company had received draft notices raising tax claims of Rs 1,037.69 crore and Rs 1,075.73 crore for assessment years 2002-03 and 2007-08, respectively.

"We will definitely move to court that is for sure. The tax was levied on fictitious income. It is not justified. Even the government is aware that the income was fictitious during that period," Mahindra Satyam spokesperson said.

Mahindra Satyam has been seeking the return or adjustment of taxes paid on overstated income when infamous founder Ramalinga Raju was the chairman of Satyam computer. Tech Mahindra had acquired Satyam after a multi-crore rupees fraud in the company came in public notice in January, 2009. After the acquisition, the company was re-named Mahindra Satyam.

Microsoft, RenRen Signed Partnership Deal

To reach around 480 million net users in China, the Chinese social-networking site Renren has signed an agreement with MSN, a Microsoft's venture, to provide better instant messaging and social networking facilities to its subscribers.

Both the companies are aiming to provide universal login access to both platforms and cross sharing of photos and status updates. The agreement would create significant level of integration between the two platforms.

In a statement release by Renren, the CEO Liu Jian said,"Renren's alliance with MSN network is in the spirit of a win-win situation."

Recently Microsoft said it will partner with Baidu to provide Baidu with English-language search.

Steve Jobs’ Resignation Letter From Apple CEO Post

Apple co-founder Steve Jobs resigned on Wednesday as chief executive officer of technology giant Apple Inc. The Resignation letter:

To the Apple Board of Directors and the Apple Community:

I have always said if there ever came a day when I could no longer meet my duties and expectations as Apple's CEO, I would be the first to let you know. Unfortunately, that day has come.

I hereby resign as CEO of Apple. I would like to serve, if the Board sees fit, as Chairman of the Board, director and Apple employee.

As far as my successor goes, I strongly recommend that we execute our succession plan and name Tim Cook as CEO of Apple.

I believe Apple's brightest and most innovative days are ahead of it. And I look forward to watching and contributing to its success in a new role.

I have made some of the best friends of my life at Apple, and I thank you all for the many years of being able to work alongside you

Steve Jobs Resigns, Tim Cook Is New Apple CEO

Legend, inventor and visionary Steve Jobs resigned as chief executive of Apple Inc in a surprising move that ended an era which began 14-years back when he co-founded Apple in a garage. Tim Cook has replaced him as new CEO of Apple.

Jobs’ resignation was so unexpected that market analysts could not reacted at first. Apple shares slid to $357.40 in extended trading after a brief halt. But later the day Apple gained 0.7 percent to close at $376.18 on the Nasdaq.

Apple is supposed to launch a new iPhone in September and a third iteration of the iPad tablet in 2012.

Jobs wrote, "I have always said if there ever came a day when I could no longer meet my duties and expectations as Apple's CEO, I would be the first to let you know. Unfortunately, that day has come.”

Jobs’ health was in question for quite some time and this 55 year old visionary took a medical leave for few weeks and came back to office in March to unveil the latest version of the iPad and later to attend a dinner hosted by President Barack Obama for technology leaders in Silicon Valley.

It is indeed a grim day for techno lovers across the globe.

Merkel Is World's Most Powerful Woman - Forbes

According to this year's Forbes list German Chancellor Angela Merkel  is the most powerful women in the world. Merkel topped the Forbes list beating US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff is now the third most powerful woman in the world.

Last year’s topper US First Lady Michelle Obama slips to No 8 position in the current list. CEO of PepsiCo US Indra Nooyi and Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg completed the top five slots. Queen Elizabeth, who ranked No 49, was the oldest at 85.

This year’s Forbes list consists of eight heads of state and 29 CEOs. They have an average age of 54 and collectively control $30 trillion. Twenty two are single.

In a statement Moira Forbes, president & publisher of ForbesWoman said,"Our list reflects the diverse and dynamic paths to power for women today, whether leading a nation or setting the agenda on critical issues of our time." "Across their multiple spheres of influence, these women have achieved power through connectivity, the ability to build a community around the organizations they oversee, the countries they lead, the causes they champion and their personal brands," she added.

Forbes cited Merkel as the head of the one real global economy in Europe. Clinton was credited for deftly dealing with Middle East revolutions and WikiLeaks revelations in her second year on the job, while Rousseff made history as the first woman to lead Latin America's largest economic power.

Amitabh Bachchan To Play Anna Hazare In Prakash Jha's 'Satyagraha'

After success of Aarakshan, Prakash Jha is ready scripting down his next movie Satyagraha based on Anna Hazare movement. Reportedly Amitabh Bachchan will play ‘Anna’.

Prakash Jha confirms the news saying, "I am at the moment working on the script of Satyagraha. It is about peaceful protest, though not on a pan India level. The cast is yet to be finalised, but Bachchan saab will be in the film."

However Prakash Jha has different views in Anna Haraze movement and method and has strong objection on Anna's ideology. Jha told, "The upsurge of mass protest against corruption that Anna Hazare has generated is indeed unprecedented and remarkable. However, what bothers me is that only one opinion is prevailing in this movement towards eradicating corruption, and that could damage the whole noble purpose of the protest. It is the Lok Pal bill the way Anna Hazare saab wills it to be, or not at all. There has to be a less hardline approach to a matter as deep-rooted as corruption. Also, the fight against corruption should be more focused and specific in its motivation. For instance, why not start by simply campaigning against anyone giving or taking a bribe?"

Hope the film does not face political hit and ban.

Polaris Plans To Set Up Assembly Site In India

US-based motor vehicles manufacturer Polaris Industries announced that they are planning to set up an assembly facility in India within the next five years.

In an interview with reporters Polaris Industries President and COO Bennett J Morgan said, "Polaris sees significant growth in the next five years and is targeting a $ 5 billion turnover globally. India is a long-term opportunity for Polaris and we are expecting sales between $ 100 mn and $ 400 mn from here by then."

Recently Polaris India Pvt Ltd had appointed former Yamaha India National Business Head Pankaj Dubey as its Managing Director.

Polaris India aims to look beyond a subsidiary operative company and planning to set up a research and development centre and introduce its high-end motorcycles in India in the next 3-5 years.

The company today launched its off-road, all-terrain vehicles, price range between Rs 2.4 lakh and Rs 20 lakh in India. The products will be imported as completely built units from its facilities in the US and Mexico.

"Products in India will be different from those in the US. Our future product development will also consider specifically the Indian market," Bennett J Morgan added.

Liverpool To Open Football Academies In India

Major English premier league club Liverpool plans to set up football academies in India in an initial bid to reach out to fans in Asia and in every continent.

Liverpool's International Football Academy chief Steve Turner said that Liverpool planned to have “footprints in every continent in the next three years.''

Liverpool will set up the first academy in New Delhi this October and already appointed former England and Liverpool midfielder Steve McMahon as the chief coach.

Liverpool’s next target is to set up similar academies in China, North America, South America and Southeast Asia.

Katrina Kaif-Salman Khan Friends Forever?

Currently Salman Khan seems to be enjoying best phase of his life. After series of back to back superhit films like Wanted, Dabangg, Ready in his kitty, the actor is now very upbeat for his upcoming release Bodyguard which he expects to get better and bigger result.

Salman recently said, “I think I'm getting luckier. It's just that these films had great scripts, with a lot entertainment. Also, everybody doing their jobs to the fullest have made these films actually happen.”
These days Samlan promoting Sonakshi and Asin and raising lots of speculations.

About his relationship with Katrina Kaif, Salman said they are still very good friends. And this friendship will be there forever no matter how the relationship shapes. He said he is very comfortable working with Katrina after break-up too. He is very hopeful for their next venture Ek Tha Tiger.

Salman also admitted that he is very difficult person to be in a relationship with anyone as he is very private person. Girls find it difficult as he is not a very outgoing person and loves to stay in his own comfort zone.

Audi Launches Business Edition of SUV Q5 – Audi Q5 2.0 TDI Q

Luxury carmaker Audi Today launched the business edition of SUV, Q5 2.0 TDI Quattro starting price at Rs. 3,513,000 (ex-showroom Maharashtra). Audi Q5 2.0 TDI will be available in the market from October 2011.

Audi Q5 2.0 TDI Q is equipped with 17 inch alloy wheels, xenon-plus headlights, including LED daytime running lights, leather and leatherette interiors with wood inlays and a multifunctional 4-spoke leather steering wheel. The interior also has concert radio, a storage package, and the rear parking aid among other attractive features.

Speaking at the launch of SUV Q5, Head, Audi India, Michael Perschke said, "The Audi Q5 2.0 TDI Q is perfectly equipped to further strengthen our leadership position in the luxury SUV segment." He also adds, “As the Audi Q5 already has a broad fan base in India, this attractive price will now make this premium experience accessible to a wider customer base who aspire to own a luxury SUV".

Audi Q5 2.0 TDI Q has an average fuel efficiency of 12.80 km per litre. It is powered by 125kW, 170 hp engine which has a maximum torque of 350 Nm at the rate of 1,750 rpm coupled with a seven-speed automatic transmission.

Already Audi has various range of vehicles in India including Audi A4, New Audi A6, Audi A8, Audi A7 Sportback, Audi Q5, Audi Q7, Audi RS5, the super sports cars Audi R8, Audi R8 Spyder.

 

Tata Motors Launched Premium Hatchback Tata Vista at Rs 3.88 Lakh

India's leading auto manufacturer Tata Motors today launched a new variant of its premium hatchback Tata Vista with a starting price of Rs 3.88 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). The new Tata Vista will be available in the market from September 1.

The Vista will come in six different colours--summer sparkle, porcelain white, arctic silver, spice red, brilliant blue and cavern grey.

The new Vista is powered by a 1.3-L common rail direct injection Quadrajet diesel engine and 1.4-L MPFi Safire petrol engine. It comes with new front chrome grill, complemented with a new triple barrelled head lamp to ensure better visibility in low-light conditions.

Trouble in paradise for Jacqueline Fernandez and Sajid Khan?

It seems a trouble emerging in paradise for Jacqueline Fernandez and her love Sajid Khan. Professional life is clashing with personal one.

According to the source the Murder 2 girl, Jacqeline has given the same dates in October and December 2011 to Rakesh Roshan for his Krrish 2 opposite Hrithik Roshan which previously she had reserved for Sajid's Housefull 2.

A friend close to Khan said that Jacqueline's professional behaviour is not helping solidifying her relationship with Sajid, instead she is damaging her personal and professional relationship with Sajid.

Sajid was always supportive in Jacqueline’s career and he was overjoyed when she got the break in Hrithik’s  Krrish 2, however he is now upset on the fact that Jacqueline's is giving priority to Krrish 2 over his Housefull 2.

"The fight got very ugly and Jacqueline stormed out of Sajid's house. Since then, the two of them have not spoken to each other," a friend said.

However Sajid Khan told media, "We have two schedules of Housefull 2 - one in October and one in December. But I haven't fought with anybody." Jacqueline too is denying the report.

Maruti and Hyundai Eyeing Low-priced Entry-level Cars

India's largest car maker Maruti Suzuki is all set to launch a sub Rs 2.5 lakh car in the next 18 months. After Maruti 800 this is the first time Maruti is eyeing to launch an entry-level car in India.

India’s second-largest car company Hyundai Motors is also developing a car called ‘H800’ which will hit Indian roads very soon. The price will be expected lesser than the Hyundai's current entry-level car ‘Santro’ which is available at a little over Rs 3 lakh.

Apple iPad 3 to release Early 2012

Unconfirmed reports are suggesting that much awaited Apple's iPad 3 tablet will be hitting market in the "early" 2012.

 Reports are claiming that Apple will send some sample ipad 3 for a ‘trial run’ to the dealers by this October and is planning to release its next generation iPad in early 2012.

Market anticipates that the device would come loaded with an upgraded 2048x1536 Retina display.

We have not heard any confirmation from Apple yet.

Jan Lokpal Bill Vs Lokpal Bill: An In-depth Comparison

The Jan Lokpal Bill or  citizens' ombudsman bill, is a proposed anti-corruption law in India. The bill is made by civil society of india led by Gandhian activist Anna Hazare, who previously fought for implementation of rights to information act in India. This group of social activists are claiming that Jan Lokpal Bill is much more effective than the original Lokpal bill which is currently being proposed by the Government of India.

The Jan Lokpal Bill claims to reduce corruption almost 65-70% after its implementation, it will give ordinary people more power to exercise their rights and it will protect whistle-blowers. If this bill made into law then government have to create an independent powerful body similar to the Election Commission of India called the ‘Lokpal’.

Lokpal will be empowered to register and investigate complaints of corruption against each and every government employees including politicians and bureaucrats without prior government approval. Activists are demanding inclusion of Prime minister and higher judiciary to be included under Lokpal.

For the last four decades of independent India the bill has failed to become law as no government ever succeed to pass the bill from Parliament.

Activist Anna Hazare started a Satyagraha movement by commencing a fast unto death in New Delhi to demand the passing of the bill. The movement attracted attention from across the country and government was forced to seat with the civil society and re-introduced in the bill atmonsoon session of the Parliament.

However as the bill has severe differences with the proposed Jan Lokpal Bill, Anna Hazare again started agitation and this time youth of India along with every age group comes forward and join hand with Sri Anna. The Jan Lokpal got media’s attention and it became a bigger movement nation-wide.

The Jan Lokpal bill has a serious differences with government’s proposed Lokpal bill. The Jan Lokpal Bill is prepared by the members of the activists movement and eminent people of the country — N. Santosh Hegde; Shanti Bhushan; Arvind Kejriwal; Prashant Bhushan, and members of the India Against Corruption movement.

This bill proposed a strong law which empowered Lokpal to combat corruption. Government severely criticizing the draft made by civil society by saying this bill attempts to suppress existing constitutional bodies and attempts to create a super-institution with sweeping powers, which can be dangerous for the future of democracy.

The Key differences between Government proposed Lokpal Bill and Jan Lokapl Bills are:

Subject	The Jan Lokpal Bill	Government's Lokpal Bill
Prime Minister	Can be investigated with permission of seven member Lokpal bench.	PM cannot be investigate by Lokpal.
Judiciary	Can be investigated, though high level members may be investigated only with permission of a seven member Lokpal bench.	Judiciary is exempt and will be covered by a separate "judicial accountability bill".
MPs	Can be investigated with permission of seven member Lokpal bench.	Can be investigated, but their conduct within Parliament, such as voting, cannot be investigated.
Lower bureaucracy	All public servants would be included.	Only Group A officers will be covered.
The CBI	will be merged into the Lokpal.	The CBI will remain a separate agency.
Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)	Removal of Lokpal members and Chair            Any person can bring a complaint to the Supreme Court, who can then recommend removal of any member to the President.	Any "aggrieved party" can raise a complaint to the President, who will refer the matter to the CJI.
Removal of Lokpal staff and officers	Complaints against Lokpal staff will be handled by independent boards set-up in each state, composed of retired bureaucrats, judges, and civil society members.	Lokpal will conduct inquiries into its own behavior.
Lokayukta	Lokakyukta and other local/state anti-corruption agency would remain in place.	All state anti-corruption agencies would be closed and responsibilities taken over by centralized Lokpal.
Whistleblower protection	Whistleblowers are protected law.	No protection granted to whistleblowers.
Punishment for corruption	Lokpal can either directly impose penalties, or refer the matter to the courts. Penalties can include removal from office, imprisonment, and recovery of assets from those who benefited from the corruption.	Lokpal can only refer matters to the courts, not take any direct punitive actions. Penalties remain equivalent to those in current law.
Investigatory powers	Lokpal can obtain wiretaps, issue rogatory letters, and recruit investigating officers. Cannot issue contempt orders.	Lokpal can issue contempt orders, and has the ability to punish those in contempt. No authority to obtain wiretaps, issue rogatory letters, or recruit investigating officers.[
False, frivolous and vexatious complaints	Lokpal can issue fines for frivolous complaints (including frivolous complaints against Lokpal itself), with a maximum penalty of 1 lakh.	Court system will handle matters of frivolous complaints. Courts can issue fines of Rs25,000 to 2 lakh.
Scope	All corruption can be investigated.[	Only high-level corruption can be investigated.