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LIC Pension Plus plan features, charges return and benefits

Last updated April 27, 2011

LIC Pension Plus plan terms features return and benefits — LIC Pension Plus

Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) introduced a ULIP based investment with insurance plan called LIC Pension Plus. The new LIC Pension follows the strict rules by IRDA that come into effect from September 1 2010. LIC Pension Plus plan is designed in such a way that to accumulate wealth during a persons lifetime until pension, and let him live in a tension free life after the retirement. The minimum premium period of the policy is 10 years and maximum 40 years. At the end of the policy term, the fund value will be paid with guaranteed maturity benefits, either as a lump sum or in the form of installments. Unfortunately there is no life cover with this policy. However, in the event of any mishap during the policy term, the exiting fund value will be cashed to the relatives. The LIC Pension Plus plan assured a 4.5% yearly return as per IRDA norms.

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Activate BSNL 3G, GPRS or EDGE in iPhone 4, 3G and 3G S

Last updated April 27, 2011

Apple mobile devices like iPhone 4, iPhone 3G and iPhone 3G S are usually sold in contract basis. The iPhone user needs to be on a particular data plan of the carrier to connect to the internet – also there are certain restrictions on tethering. In India, Vodafone and Airtel are the only mobile phone carriers who officially support iPhone. Users in other networks like BSNL, IDEA, Tata Docomo, Aircel, Reliance, etc. will need to jailbreak, unlock their iPhone 4, 3G or 3G S for getting connected to 3G, EDE or GPRS by other providers. In this post, we will tell how you can activate BSNL 3G/EDGE/GPRS settings in iPhone 4. The method can also be used in iPhone 3G and 3G S.
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iPod nano 6th generation price and specification

Last updated April 12, 2011

iPod nano 6th generation with multi-touch price specification — iPod nano 6th generation

Apple today announced iPod Touch 4G, iPod Nano 6G and a new iPod Shuffle. In its 6th generation, the Apple iPod nano gets a total redesign with slimmer hardware. The new iPod nano 6G comes with a multi-touch display and removes the touch sensitive click wheel. It doesn’t have a the video camera introduced with the iPod nano 5th generation. The slim iPod nano 6th generation has square shaped design with iOS 4.0 like interface. We can call the new iPod nano Multi-Touch as a smaller version of the iPod Touch 4th generation.

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Exit multitasking apps in iPhone and iPod with iOS 4.0

Last updated April 12, 2011

As you all might know, Apple released iOS 4.0 for iPhone 4, 3GS and iPod devices. One of the major features of iOS 4.0 is that it will bring multi-tasking to all supported devices. Apple iOS 4 multi-tasking is in such a way that it doesn’t affect the battery life and performance of the device. They have selected around seven important services and provided APIs that developers can use to implement multi-tasking in their apps. Currently there is only a selected number of iOS apps that support multi-tasking.
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Maruti Alto K series 2010 model to be announced tomorrow

Last updated April 27, 2011

Maruti Alto K series 2010 model price specification photos — Maruti Suzuki Alto KBV10

Maruti is all set to launch the revamped version of one of the most popular small cars India, the Maruti Alto K series (K10) on August 4 2010. As the name indicates, Maruti Alto K10 comes with variant of the revolutionary K-series engine used in other Maruti Suzuki models. Therefore, the new Maruti Alto K series 2010 will have improved mileage engine performance and makes a lesser carbon footprint. We have received the specifications, approximate price, and photos of the Maruti Alto, that we will share here for our readers.

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How to calculate quarterly average balance for Indian banks

Last updated September 7, 2010

calculate quarterly average balance qob — QOB

Most banks in India offer savings and current account for their customers, based on certain conditions. There will be a specific charge for opening an account, and a quarterly average balance that should be maintained to keep the account working. Banks usually impose a service charge on all customers, those who fail to meet the QAB demands. The quarterly average balance is an importance factor that determines the eligibility of the user for insurance, credit card and bank loans. So here is a method to calculate the calculate quarterly average balance (QAB) of an account based on one example.
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Dish TruHD DTH service launched in India

Last updated July 13, 2010

Dish TrueHD price plans packages — Dish TrueHD

Dish TV, the number one DTH provider in India announced Dish TruHD service. The Dish TruHD is a high definition (HD) DTH service similar to SUN HD, Reliance BIG TV HD DVR and Airtel Digital TV HD. The special STB provided with the Dish TruHD can deliver up-to 5 time sharper video and brilliant surround sound when used with compatible hardware. Dish TrueHD had already aired FIFA World cup 2010 and Wimbledon matches in HD quality through ESPN and Star Sports HD. The number of channels in Dish TruHD network is more than that in Airtel Digital TV HD. Their service include Zee TV, Zee Cinema HD, Discovery HD and National Geographic HD.

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Airtel Digital TV HD service launched

Last updated April 27, 2011

Airtel Digital TV HD price plans tariff and offers — Airtel Digital TV HD

After Digital TV and Digital TV Recorder, Airtel recently launched Digital TV HD service all over India. Airtel Digital TV HD service aims to compete with Reliance BIG TV HD DVR, Dish TV TruHD and SUN Direct HD service. The Airtel Digital TV HD service let the users to watch TV channels at a superior picture and sound quality. Airtel TV HD will provide up to 5 times better clarity when used with a compatible HD TV. Airtel announced attractive price plans and tariff package for new and existing customers Digital TV HD service.

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Seagate Momentus XT fastest hard disk for laptop

Last updated July 2, 2010

Seagate Momentus XT price and specifications — Seagate Momentus XT

The overall performance of a PC or desktop depends on the speed of its main hard disk. The disk access time and speed is very important factor for smooth data transfer and gaming. Solid state hard disks are quite faster than normal hard disk drives in speed. But here we will need to spend more per GB of storage. Seagate already established their supremacy in high speed storage sector. The Barracuda XT is one of the fastest SATA drive for commercial desktop. Today they have added Seagate Momentus XT hybrid hard drive to their line of storage products for laptops. The Seagate Momentus XT gives SSD like performance at lower price. The hardware design promises the best of HDD and SSD features.
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Download iPhone firmware update 4.0, new features announced

Last updated April 12, 2011

Download iPhone firmware 4.0 new features — iPhone firmware 4.0

Apple declared the development of iPhone firmware update 4.0, forthcoming version of the mobile operating system for iPhone 3G S, iPod touch 3rd generation and iPad. Features of iPhone firmware 4.0 include multi-tasking support, iBook, folders for the apps, game center, better digital zoom and around 100 new improvements. They haven’t announced anything about the new iPhone 4G model that would also get iPhone firmware update 4.0. The new firmware comes with support for around 1500 APIs, which developers can use to program applications. The final version of iPhone firmware updates 4 will be available by the end of this June. Developers can now download firmware 4 at the official Apple developer website.

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