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CII conducts Wi-Fi seminar in Bangalore
BANGALORE: Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) conducted NeTRANSAC 2005, a seminar on WiFi – Wireless Technologies from State of Art to State of Future. The principal sponsor was Intel, with D-Link as co-sponsor and Indian Business Academy (IBA) along with BPL Telecom were contributors.
The program schedule started with an inaugural session that commenced with a welcome and theme address by TCS VP-Bangalore operations N G Subramanaiam, who was also the co-convener of the IT panel. This was followed by an inaugural address by the Secretary to the Govt of Karnataka’s Department of Information Technology, Biotechnology & Science and Technology M K Shankaralinge Gowda.The keynote address was by Intel director Asia Pacific solutions group Surendra Arora and a white paper ‘Unwiring Bangalore was launched by Intel.
Three other sessions were conducted. The first session -Implementing Wireles LAN Networks started with opening remarks by session chairman Puneet Gupta who happens to be from the Mobility, RFID and Pervasive Computing Research- Software Engineering and Technology Labs, Infosys Technology.
This was followed by talk on ‘Need for wireless as network access medium’ by the head of Wipro’s Wireless LAN program Simon Johney. MindTree Consulting’s exec VP and CTO, R&D services Vinod Deshmukh spoke on ‘Migrating from wired lines to wireless – Positioning Wireless Technologies vis-à-vis wired technologies with a focus on complementary technologies. The last speaker for the session – Accenture partner Vinod Bagal spoke on ‘Impact o Wireless Technologies – Enterprises, Home Users and Small and Medium Businesses.
Opening remarks for the second session – on ‘Wireless Security’ were made by Intel Solution Services CISSP CWNA senior consultant Raghuram Kasavaraju. Nortel India’s head of technology enterprise solutions Saja Paul spoke on ‘Security in wireless’. BPL Telecom’s VP-North America Shiva Balideva spoke on Voice over WiFi-The NexGen Enterprise Voice Communication.
Session chairman for the third session and Philips Software Center director-Technologies and Innovation Management Pradeep Desai opened this session on ‘Emerging Application Areas’. Infosys Technologies head-Technical stream, delivery communications service provider practice C Gnanapriya spoke on Convergence on WiFi. D-Link India’s director R&D J V Avadhanulu spoke on Voice over Wireless.
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Sony PAL to air Sankat Mochan Hanuman from May 4 at 9 PM
Mythological series brings Lord Hanuman’s tale of devotion and courage back to TV
MUMBAI: Sony PAL is set to bring back the timeless mythological series Sankat Mochan Hanuman, with its premiere scheduled for May 4 at 9 PM. The show revisits the legendary journey of Lord Hanuman, offering viewers a chance to reconnect with one of Indian mythology’s most revered figures.
Centred on themes of devotion, courage and righteousness, the series traces Hanuman’s unwavering loyalty to Lord Ram and his fearless stand against evil. With its mix of dramatic storytelling and visually rich sequences, the show aims to deliver both entertainment and spiritual resonance, appealing to audiences across age groups.
The narrative unfolds as a larger-than-life saga, positioning Hanuman as the ultimate protector and a symbol of strength and selfless service. His journey, rooted in faith and duty, continues to strike a chord with viewers, making the series as relevant today as ever.
The cast features Gagan Malik as Lord Ram, Debalina Chatterjee as Sita, Nirbhay Wadhwa in the titular role, and Saurav Gurjar as Raavan. Their performances bring depth and authenticity to characters deeply embedded in Indian cultural memory.
With its return to television, the show is positioned as more than just a rerun. It taps into a renewed appetite for mythological storytelling, blending nostalgia with timeless values.
As audiences increasingly seek content that resonates beyond entertainment, ‘Sankat Mochan Hanuman’ offers a familiar yet powerful narrative, reminding viewers that stories of faith and courage never really go out of style.
