A Water Gadget: Changes-A-Tap-Into-A-Drinking-Fountain

From Dreamfarm, Australia comes a new rubber gadget that fits onto any tap and turns it into a water fountain. Made from water-safe rubber, the device has a hole in the top; after fitting it on the faucet, simply squeeze it to redirect the water from the hole, making it a convenient drinking method. The Tapi can help avoid the use of (potentially) dirty hands, or a cup.

Gmail calling !!!

Gmail users will be able to initiate free phone calls to the U.S. and Canada from within the e-mail service, thus Mountain View search giant is taking on Skype in the competitive Internet telephony space.

Users can launch calls by clicking on the "Call phone" option at the top of their chat list and then dialing a number or entering a name from their contact list.

The Zippo lighter designed by Rohit Bal

For years, close to 80 actually, Zippo has been an icon of American cool. Soon people will be able to lay their hands on one imprinted with ‘Zippo from Rohit Bal'.

PrePare Tata Crucible 4: News You Can Use

1. Reliance launches India's first Mobile Jockey Portal. The Mobile Jockey would be equipped with lots of Chat subjects like: Page 3 (Media Gossips), Naye Andaaz (Current trends), Fashion, Marriage, Education and Food recipe. Other interesting topics that can be covered during the conversation include: General topics, Friendship, Current events, Trends in Present Life, Personality Grooming, Movies and Music, Career & Household tips.

2. The Reserve Bank of India has finally approved Nokia Mobile Money services that enable consumers to transfer money to other individuals by using their mobile devices. Yes Bank has launched this service in India specifically for unbanked and under-banked consumer segments. Mobile Money Services will also allow consumers to pay utility bills as well as recharge prepaid SIM cards (top-ups), and later on also pay merchants for goods and services by using their mobile devices. Supported by Obopay's payments platform, the first-of-its-kind service provides the ability to initiate mobile payments through multiple channels i.e. SMS, IVR, WAP, JAVA and FIRE.

3. Dubai’s state-owned low-cost airline, Flydubai, has commenced its India operations with thrice-weekly flights to-and-fro Lucknow. Flydubai commenced operations in June 2009. It has eight aircraft and connects 17 international destinations. The company plans a fleet of 50 planes by 2016.

4. Rajasthan has launched an e-governance initiative that aims to communicate essential information to the underprivileged using mobile phones. Named as "e-Speech Application through Network for Automated Communication Help and Response", the application is developed through a collaboration between RajCOMP, the state's computer agency and OneWorld Foundation-India.

5. The majestic Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi, has added more gold to its ornate decor as it becomes home to the world's first "Gold To Go" vending machine. "The reason we chose Emirates Palace is because it really fits with the surroundings here," said German entrepreneur Thomas Geissler, creator of the "Gold to Go" brand and chief executive of Ex Oriente Lux.

Beer Drinking Maps

The Economist posted the following map of global beer drinking, using multiple sources for their data. China seems to have already won this race, but the U.S. isn't too far behind.

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Parle unveils new ‘Appy’ look

As part of the new look, Appy retains the overall elegant, black packaging, while the logo takes on the delicate golden-yellow color of apple juice, in place of the previous white logo.

The objective of this change in packaging is to keep Appy looking as contemporary and stylish to the consumers of today, said the company.

100th Anniversary of the Birth of Mother Teresa

On the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the birth of Anjezë Gonxhe Bojaxhiu, known around the world as Mother Teresa, the Austrian Post Office is issuing a commemorative that in a way is to be seen as a sign of respect for this great woman.
Few days back, German post also realeased a postage stamp to celebrate 100th birthday of Mother Teresa.