Sonakshi Sinha rocks at Miss India 2011 Pageant

First look of Mamootty in Veniceile Vyapaari

Mamooty plays a businessman in Shafi’s new film Veniceile Vyapaari. The film is a rustic comic entertainer and will be shot mostly in and around Alappuzha.

Australia launches Hindi website

In what could be termed as the first by any foreign government, Australia launched a website in Hindi for the convenience of Indian students. The website ‘Study Melboure’ portal http://www.studymelbourne.vic.gov.au/hindi  was launched by visiting Victorian minister Louise Asher. 

Facebook makes money from user’s data

Social networking site Facebook is using its users’s profile, status updates, messages and other information to help advertisers find exactly who they want to reach out to.

Facebook is now tracking this activity, shooting online ads to users based on their demographics, interests, even what they say to friends on the site sometimes within minutes of them typing a key word or phrase.

For example, women who have changed their relationship status to ‘engaged’ on their Facebook profiles will receive ads from local wedding planners and caterers when they log in.

Middle-aged men who list motorcycling as one of their hobbies could get pitches from Victory Motorcycles.
According to the Los Angeles Times, some analysis believe that Facebook's unique trove of consumer behavior could transform it into one of the most powerful marketing tools ever invented.

However, privacy watchdogs say Facebook's unique ability to mine data and sell advertising based on what its members voluntarily share amounts to electronic eavesdropping on personal updates, posts and messages that many users intended to share only with friends.

Facebook's first experiment with paid ads was a flop. In 2007 it rolled out Beacon, which broadcast information on Facebook about users' activities and purchases elsewhere on the Web without their permission.

Facebook pulled the program after settling a lawsuit brought on behalf of Facebook users.

This time around, company officials appear to be proceeding more cautiously. David Fischer, Facebook's vice president of advertising and global operations, says Facebook delivers ads that are relevant to users' lives.

"This is an opportunity for brands to connect with you. When someone likes a brand, they are building a two-way conversation, creating an ongoing relationship," said Fischer.


courtesy: ani

Today is Hanuman Jayanthi

Today 18, April 2011 is Hanuman Jayanthi. Millions of devotees across the country and world are visiting hanuman temples and offering prayers for this Rama Bhaktha Hanuman.

NTR with father and father-in-law

Jr. NTR with his father Harikrishna and would be father-in-law Narne Srinivasa Rao in Hyderabad on Sunday 18 April 2011.

16 Dolphins stranded on coast near Chennai

16 long nosed Dolphins were found stranded along the coast near Chennai. The pollution caused by humans and damaged nets left over in the sea by fishermen are the primary reasons for this tragedy.

Ramoji Rao's 'Palace Fort' in Ramoji Film City

 

This is the Eenadu and Margadarsi chief Ramji Rao's fortress like palace complete with a helipad at the Ramoji Film City. It is reportedly worth about 200 crore.

Sona with Nandita Das in new Malayalam film

Sona looks ravishing with her new fab look and toned up figure. Sona will soon be seen alongside Nandita Das in a Malayalam film titled Mili directed by Tejas Perumana.