New Tech may free your computer from all wires

Bothered by all those wires hanging here and there from your PC? Here is relief. Government of India is examining wireless technology called the Ultra Wide Band (UWB) that could do away with all those wires that connect your PC to a monitor or a printer. UWB is a wireless communications technology that transmits data in short pulses, which are spread out over a wide spectrum. The technology uses frequescies that range between 3 mega hertz to 10.5 mega hertz and transmits data at a rate of 100-400 mega bytes per second.

Diamond Production

India is looking at forging alliances with African countries for sourcing diamonds. Botswana, accounts for 26% of the world;s diamond production while Namibia and South Africa account for 15% and 12% respectively. India is looking at foreign alliances with Botswana, Angola, South Africa and Namibia for sourcing diamonds.

Cobra Beer to foray into Indian Wine Market

UK based Cobra Beer is foraying into the segment and plans to set up a distillery in the country. The company said it would invest 20 million on two greenfield plants one in north and another in Hyderabad.

Diamonds Fact Bet You Did Not Know

The setting diamonds are placed in also affect the passage of light through it. The three most commonly used settings are prong, bezel and channel. Prong settings are the most popular for diamond jewelry. The setting consist of four or six 'claws' that cradle the diamond, allowing the maximum amount of light to enter from all angles, making the precious stones appear larger and more brilliant. In bezel setting, the diamond or gemstone is surrounded by a rim of metal, which can be moulded into any shape to accommodate the stone, Used to set earnings, necklaces, braclets and rings, bezel settings can have open or closed backs and generally can be moulded to allow larger amounts of light to pass through. Channel settings set the stones right next to each other with no metal separating them. This setting is mostly used in wedding and anniversary brands. The outer ridge is then worked over the edges of the stones to crate a smooth exterior surface. This also protects the girdle area of the stone.