Instant messengers and security threats

    What was the first thing that attracted you when you were introduced to Internet?   Instant Messaging comes to our mind instantly, doesn’t it? But how many of us realize that this addictive feature of the Internet is indeed the gate opener for many an intruder? Many internet users have inseparable relationship with [...]

AOL launched Indian Portal

    AOL, American internet Giant, today launched an India specific portal in Bangalore. Design of AOL India is reminiscent of its American counterpart. It gave more emphasis on Mail, Mobile, Videos and city guides. Unlike Yahoo, its home page is uncluttered and is powered by Google search.         Indian Internet space [...]

Google is the most valuable brand in the world

    As per 2007 Brandz survey, Google replaced Microsoft as world’s top brand. Rapid growth of internet helped Google in achieving this credit within a short span of time. Google which was established by two young engineers in 1998 reached top position just within 9 years. Google is even aggressively branding itself in adsense [...]

Enemies of Internet

    Reporters without Boundaries selected 13 countries as enemies of Internet.     Belarus, China   Burma, Cuba, Egypt, Iran   North Korea, Tunisia   Saudi Arabia   Vietnam, Uzbekisthan   Syria, Turkeministhan     Nepal, Maldieves and Libea are removed from the list.      

Internet user base in India

    According an IAMAI-IMRB survey, Internet users in India reached 37 million in the month of September 2006. During the same period the number of active users rose to 25 million.     Estimated user base:     Sept 2006: 37m ever users and 25m active users   March 2007: 42m ever users and [...]