The doomed flight IX-812 of Air India Express from Dubai-Mangalore, which killed one hundred and fifty eight passengers on the fatal day of May 22, had two passengers in it who were traveling on illegal passports. The same has been confirmed by the inquiry committee which has been involved into the investigation.

Venkatesh Prasanna from the Crime Investigation Bureau has confirmed the names of the two fliers who committed the passport crime. Abdul Samad who belongs to Kochipalli which is located in Kannur district which is located in Kerala, and another Mohammad Ashfaq who is from Mumbai, both died in the crash, the same source affirmed the news.

A complaint on an official basis has been filed in the Kerala Passport Office as well as the one located in Mumbai. Venkatesh has also provided indication that some other people are suspected to have acquired fake passports too, but their bodies and other documents are destroyed to such an extent that nothing can be confirmed as yet. Till now, no claims have been done for 12 bodies who were buried in Mangalore.

In another case of the same incident, records found out that a passenger had made a call from his mobile phone and had used an international Sim card. Arun Kumar Shetty is the concerned man in question here and the call was made half an hour before the fatal accident occurred.

It has been said that the court of inquiry would have some meetings with the aviation officials in Delhi on this matter.

Ecological imbalance is one of the major issues that are being discussed across the globe. With the non-renewable sources of energy slowly perishing, it is time to rethink our consumption and utilization of these precious resources.

Keeping the above in mind, it has been proved yet again that each and every individual can make a difference. After all, Indians are known for their brains, creativity and innovation. This has been proved by two engineering students from Ahmedabad in Gujarat.

These students developed a helmet which is also capable of charging a mobile phone. Studying at the Nirma University, Aalok Bhatt and Pragnesh Dudhaiya have come up with this helmet which has the capacity of charging a cell phone in forty minutes. The helmet uses solar and wind energy to generate electricity. During the daytime, it is equipped to function with the solar energy while the wind energy would be used after the sunset.

The main aim of developing this helmet by these final year students was to promote the use of helmets which is usually neglected by the bikers. This in turn leads to fatal accidents. Bhatt and Dudhaiya are expecting the increased use of helmets in the city with this additional feature. Filing a patent for their innovation is also being planned by them. Catering to the masses of India, this helmet has been reasonably priced at Rs. 1000 only…a small price that would prove to keep one safe as well as act as a utility resource for the people.

Hard to believe but it only took them three days to create this device. It was done during the Green Festival in their college. This can sure be considered as a start for the youth going green and becoming aware of the environment around them.

India is one of the largest producers of organic cotton in the world. With organic farming already on the rise in India, developing technology that is organic in nature can be considered as the next step which can soon turn out to be the boom for its economy.

This helmet is our answer to one utility that is electricity even though it caters to us in a very small format. However, this amount can bring about a large difference in the consumption of electricity the regular way.

Additionally, this also proves that Indians have what it takes to be creative and innovative and moving with the globalized world. And so, another invention that credits the nation!

Being mobile and owning a mobile is a trend to stay connected…I forgot my cell phone at home today and I can feel the anxiety of not carrying my phone. I am sure this happens to all reading this piece. I would definitely agree to this one which was once an innovation is now a utility. It is a utility to such an extent that it can make one go all frenzy to the core, if not carrying one.

The mobile phones are one of the major examples in the concept of purse strings where in the people have been made to get addicted. Surely, a need was realized by the manufacturers and the marketers to introduce this new concept (at one point of time) in the market. And it was a huge hit and the reason behind my anxiety!

The time is such that the second generation mobiles are also coming to an end. This is specifically true for the metropolis. With the density of the phones going up to 52.74 percent, a new turn has been taken by the urban India. But it does not end here! The semi urban and the rural are no way behind. More additions are coming from these cities.

The number of subscribers in India has reached quite a mark at 584. 32 million users. This is as per the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India. This could be easily proved with figures projecting 20 million new customers in the month of March itself. The reasons behind this are many. Some of them include:

• It’s All About Being Personal! Our mobile phones are our personal assets. Sometimes, a sure shot way to an individual’s secrets to some extent. With social networking a part of the mobile phones these days, how can one ever live without it? The first thing to do when we wake up in the morning is to check on our phones instead of brushing our teeth. And so, it is the most common and the easiest way to stay connected!
• It is definitely a Style Statement! Everyone wants to be in the limelight for the right reasons. A chic handset is definitely one of those reasons. And so, a new and the latest handset would surely add to the style statement of an individual.
• Enhanced Features at Low Prices are the In – Thing! Not everyone can afford a Blackberry… and so walk in the low cost mobiles which has enhanced features almost similar to the much expensive and talked about handsets. We cannot forget that India is still a developing nation with major part of the urban population still in the working class sector. So, the technology has to click with them for it to be a hit!
• Innovative Plans and Schemes Add to the Zing! The service providers have learned their lessons over the years. Innovative schemes with low tariff rates are definitely a go-go with the subscriber. Catching the prey is the most important and a mastered art as well!
• Technology Moves Fast! It does not take much time for a technology to get redundant. In times of today with fast paced developments, technology always jump leaps and bounds in no time. And one definitely has to move with time! The best example as of now is the transition from the 2G to the 3G phones.

The reasons do not end…they vary to a large extent based on the individual preferences as well as the geographic locations. But in the meantime, get and be mobile to stay connected!

Celebrating Christmas is really fun. The one aspect that I enjoy the most is spending time with loved ones. Of course, there is excitement filled with the aspect of “gifts” also! My previous blog dealt with some of the best gifts for boys. This one will throw light on some enchanting gifts meant for girls!

• Nothing more would please your girlfriend than a lovely pendant or a posh piece of jewelry cuddled in a classy gift wrap. Start saving now.

• When it comes to giving gift to a girl child, I would prefer a collection of cute booties, Barbie dolls, chocolates and charming ribbons, sprinkled with some hint of love, for that ultimate Christmas gift.
• ‘Twilight movie Jewelry’ is pretty in these days. And if your girl child is a Twilight fan, the gift would serve as the cherry on the cake.

• Kids just love having colorful Santa clothing and accessories in their wardrobe. Gift your teen girl some of the colorful Santa gifts available in the market and see how she flaunts the same throughout the year!
• Coming back to your girlfriend, women just love romance, but they always believe that their beloved don’t give them much as they would like! I hope all ladies out there would agree with me. This Christmas, give your girlfriend, a nice and romantic vacation on weekend. Trust me, she will surely love it.
• What about giving her an altogether latest mobile phone! She won’t for a single second keep her hands away from her new phone, which will remind her of YOU always!
• A colorful evening spent in a romantic movie and then a dinner out in her favorite eating outlet would be something she would cherish for a long time.

Look out the Window! Santa is on his way! The Countdown begins… 10, 9, 8…

Just try your own creativity and choose the best gift available out there!

When we think about presenting gifts to boys, applied things like books or sports gear is what comes to our mind! But now, scenario has completely changed. Boys are deviating from the monotonous things and are developing their interest in everything that belongs to the “out-of-the box category.” Check them out:

Boys just love having a Digital Camera in their kitty. With their restless minds, you never know when they can head out towards an unexpected journey. A Digital Camera would allow them to record their cherishable memories and watch them again and again, when ever they feel like!

Clothing is common! But a branded T-Shirt like that from Ed Hardy may serve as a brilliant Christmas gift for boys! Other brands may include Adidas, Hurley, O’Neill, Puma, amongst others. Just keep in mind his taste and choice, when it comes to buying a T-Shirt.

If you are presenting a gift to your boyfriend, nothing can beat a Designer Sunglass. These are not only regarded as an important fashion accessory for boys but adds on to their charm. Keep in mind his facial bone structure and the shape that would suit him the best. It is not just about boyfriends, a gift of this kind would be cherished by every boy, no matter what the age group is.

A designer pen-set would not provide elegance to his style but will serve him in his day-to-day life also. This way he will remember you whenever he will use the pen and cherish every word written by it!

Watches are another cool option that you can look out for. Branded watches with big dial and broad straps are pretty in! Just play with colors and gift the best watch to your beau!

You can pamper the boy by presenting him a spa treatment or a Jacuzzi bath! After all, we are talking about out-of-the-box ideas. You may also gift him branded men’s toiletries to complete that “pampering” affect!

A tech-savvy boy would love to have any gadget like a latest mobile phone, shuffle, iphone, play station, or what ever you feel like. The market is flooded with everything.

So are you ready to give him the surprise? Go for it.