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Best Buy CEO: Apple iPad cannibalizing up to 50% of laptops
Forget netbooks, Apple’s iPad is not only crushing that category, but is also making potential laptop buyers think twice about buying their next product. In a conversation with the Wall Street Journal, Best Buy CEO, Brian Dunn, said that the iPad “had cannibalized sales from laptop PCs by as much as 50%.” That’s a ridiculously high number, and it seems even more insane when you realize that Best Buy doesn’t even have iPads in every location. That’s next on the list though, as Best Buy is planning on carrying both Apple iPad models in all 1,093 stores beginning September 26th. Guess what the must-have tech gadget will be this holiday season?೧೭-೦೯-೨೦೧೦ ರಂದು ಮದ್ಯಾನ್ನ"ಪುಟ್ಟರಾಜ ಗವಾಯಿ"ಇವರು ಲಿಂಗೈಕ್ಯರಾದರು
Legendary musician Puttaraj Gavai passes away
Friday, September 17, 2010
Cabinet approved 10 % DA increase. Dearness Allowance July 2010
Thursday, September 9, 2010
Child Care Leave for Central Government employees - Clarification
Office Memorandum
Sub: Child Care Leave in respect of Central Government employees as a result of Sixth Central Pay Commission recommendations - Clarification regarding
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Sunday, September 5, 2010
DA admissible to all categories of Central Government employees on the recommendations of the Sixth Central Pay Commission
The decision taken by the Government on the recommendations of the Sixth Central Pay Commission relating to DA, to decide that the DA admissible to all categories of Central Government employees shall be admisible from the dates mentioned below at the following rates:
| As on | Rates of DA (%) |
| 1.1.2006 | 0 |
| 1.7.2006 | 2 |
| 1.1.2007 | 6 |
| 1.7.2007 | 9 |
| 1.1.2008 | 12 |
| 1.7.2008 | 16 |
| 1.1.2009 | 22 |
| 1.7.2009 | 27 |
| 1.1.2010 | 35 |
| 1.7.2010 | 45(Expected) |
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
What are the symptoms of an infected computer? And what can be done about it?
It’s not always easy to tell if your computer has been compromised. More than ever before, the authors of viruses, worms, Trojans and spyware are going to great lengths to hide their code and conceal what their programs are doing on an infected computer. That’s why it’s essential to follow the advice given in this guide: in particular, install Internet security software, make sure you apply security patches to your operating system and applications and backup your data regularly.
It’s very difficult to provide a list of characteristic symptoms of a compromised computer because the same symptoms can also be caused by hardware and/or software problems. Here are just a few examples:
Your computer behaves strangely, i.e. in a way that you haven’t seen before.
You see unexpected messages or images.
You hear unexpected sounds, played at random.
Programs start unexpectedly.
Your personal firewall tells you that an application has tried to connect to the Internet (and it’s not a program that you ran).
Your friends tell you that they have received e-mail messages from your address and you haven’t sent them anything.
Your computer ‘freezes’ frequently, or programs start running slowly.
You get lots of system error messages.
The operating system will not load when you start your computer.
You notice that files or folders have been deleted or changed.
You notice hard disk access (shown by one of the small flashing lights) when you’re not aware of any programs running.
Your web browser behaves erratically, e.g. you can’t close a browser window.
And what can be done about it?
Don’t panic if you experience any of the above. You may have a hardware or software problem, rather than a virus, worm or Trojan. Here’s what you should do:
Disconnect your computer from the Internet.
If your operating system will not load, start the computer in Safe Mode (when you switch on the computer, press and hold F8 as soon it begins, then choose 'Safe Mode' from the menu that will appear), or boot from a rescue CD.
Make sure your anti-virus signatures are up-to-date. If possible, don't download updates using the computer you think is compromised, but use another computer (e.g. a friend’s computer). This is important: if your computer is infected and you connect to the Internet, a malicious program may send important information to a remote hacker, or send itself to people whose e-mail addresses are stored on your computer.
If you have any problems removing malicious programs, check your Internet security vendor’s web site for information on any dedicated utilities that may be needed to remove a particular malicious program. If your computer is connected to a local area network, disconnect it from the network.
Scan the whole computer.
If a malicious program is found, follow the guidelines provided by your Internet security vendor. Good security programs provide the option to disinfect infected objects, quarantine objects that may be infected, and delete worms and Trojans. They also create a report file that lists the names of infected files and the malicious programs found on the computer.
If your Internet security software doesn't find anything, your machine is probably not infected. Check the hardware and software installed on your computer (remove any unlicensed software and any junk files) and make sure you have the latest operating system and application patches installed.
If necessary, contact your Internet security vendor’s technical support department for further advice. You can also ask them how to submit a sample file for analysis by a virus researcher.
Department Issued Orders For Grant of Honorarium to the officials entrusted with the fixation of Time Related Continuity Allowance (TRCA) and payments of arrears to Gramin Dak Sevaks consequent on implementation of Recommendations of One-man Committee
No.42-1/2008-PAP
Government of India
Ministry of Communications &IT
Department of Posts
(Establishment Division)
Dak Bhawan,Parliament Street
New Delhi-110001
Dated 26.08.2010
Chief Postmasters General
Postmasters General
General Manager Finance
Director of Accounts Postal
Sub: Grant of Honorarium to the officials entrusted with the fixation of Time Related Continuity Allowance (TRCA) and payments of arrears to Gramin Dak Sevaks consequent on implementation of Recommendations of One-man Committee.
Sir/Madam,
I am directed to refer to this office of even no. dated 21.12.2009 regarding rates of Honorarium for fixation of pay in revised scales consequent on implementation of recommendation of 6th Central Pay Commission was communicated.
2. The demand of staff side for extension of the Honorarium rates to those officials entrusted with fixation of Time Related Continuity Allowance (TRCA) and payment of arrears to Gramin Dak sevaks was engaging the attention of the department for quite some time past. Now, the Competent Authority in consultation with Integrated Finance Wing has approved grant honorarium to the officials entrusted with the fixation of Time Related Continuity Allowance (TRCA) and payment of arrears to Gramin Dak Sevaks consequent on implementation of recommendations of One-man Committee and in pursuance of the order no. 6-1/2008-PE.II dt. 09.10.2009. The rates of Honorarium applicable are as under:
(i) Fixation of Time Related Continuity Allowance (TRCA)
A | Fixation of Time Related Continuity Allowance (TRCA)as on 1.1.2006 by the OA of Divisional Office | Rs.5 for each Gramin Dak Sevak |
B | Checking of fixation sheet by the Asstt. Supdt. of Post Offices/Inspector posts as the case may be | Rs.2 for each Gramin Dak Sevak |
(i) Drawal of Arrears
A | Drawal of arrears of Time Related Continuity Allowance (TRCA)and entry in the original Bill. | Rs.1 for entry for each Gramin Dak Sevak for each month. |
B | Checking of drawal of Arrears and entry in the original Bill by the supervisors in the HO/HRO | Rs.1 for each Gramin Dak Sevak |
(III) | Post Check of the drawal by Pre- Check unit | Rs. 2 per case. |
3. The honorarium is applicable to such case where the fixation of Time Related Continuity Allowance (TRCA) has been found to be certified as correct by the Postal Accounts office. The Honorarium shall not be applicable, where the fixation of Time Related Continuity Allowance (TRCA) was done irregularly and paid erroneously.
4. The Prescribed ceiling on grant of Honorarium has to be kept in view while payment of Honorarium and on no account should it exceed the prescribed Ceiling.
5. The Expenditure for payment of Honorarium has to be met within the Budget Grant provided for the year.
6. This issues with the concurrence of Integrated Finance Wing vide their Diary no. 188/FA/10/CS Dated 25.08.2010.
Sdxxx
(K. Rameswara Rao)
Assistant Director General (Estt)
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M.Krishnan
Secretary General NFPE
Posted by NFPE
Saturday, August 28, 2010
Union Cabinet approved Direct Tax Code (DTC)
Paving the way for radical reform and simplification in the Direct Tax system the Union Cabinet on Thursday approved the much-talked about Direct Tax Code (DTC) Bill proposing to provide more Income Tax relief to salaried class.
The DTC Bill, which seeks to replace the archaic Income Tax Act, 1961, proposes to raise the Income Tax exemption limit from existing Rs 1.6 lakh to Rs Two lakh, highly placed sources said. The Income Tax exemption limit for senior citizens is proposed to be raised to Rs 2.5 lakh.
Under the moderate tax slab suggested in the DTC Bill the government proposes tax rate of
10 per cent for income between Rs 2 lakh and Rs 5 lakh,
20 per cent for income between Rs 5 lakh -
Rs 10 lakh and 30 per cent for income over Rs 10 lakh.
Currently the Income Tax rate is 10 per cent on income above Rs 1.6 lakh and upto Rs 5 lakh, 20 per cent on income above Rs 5 lakh and upto Rs 8 lakh and 30 per cent on income above Rs 8 lakh.
The first draft of the DTC bill had suggested
10 per cent tax on income between Rs 1.60 lakh and Rs 10 lakh,
20 per cent on income between Rs 10 and Rs 25 lakh and
30 per cent beyond that.
The DTC Bill proposes to levy Corporate Tax at 30 per cent and there will be no cess and surcharge on it, sources said. The DTC Bill will be introduced in the ongoing Monsoon session of Parliament.
The Cabinet at its hour-long meeting chaired by the Prime Minister discussed at length various provisions of the DTC Bill, which will seek to bring about radical reforms and simplification in direct tax structure including the Income Tax rates and exemptions.
The overall thrust of the DTC Bill will be on bringing about simplification of direct tax system including personal Income Tax and Corporate Tax with “an in-built bias” in favour of moderation of tax rates, sources close to the preparation of draft legislation said.
Provisions of the DTC Bill stipulating the tax rates in direct tax front including Income tax and Corporate Tax will come into effect once it the legislation is approved by both houses of Parliament.
The government plans to implement various provisions of the DTC Bill with effect from April One 2011.
It is learnt that the government is likely to introduce the DTC Bill either tomorrow or next Monday in both houses of Parliament. After its introduction the draft DTC will be sent to Select Committee of both houses for scrutiny.
After examining the recommendations of the Select Committee the government will move the DTC Bill for approval of Parliament in the Winter Session.
Later, talking to newspersons, the Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee said, “The whole objective is that a plethora of exemptions will be limited. (Income) tax slabs will be three. Rate of taxes will be taken in the schedule so that they need not be changed every year,” he said. The Finance Ministry submitted the draft DTC Bill for consideration of the Cabinet after examining responses from various stake holders including trade, industry and corporate sector.
Source: Deccan Herald




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