Kingfisher Airlines pilots to go on strike from today

Close to bankrupt Kingfisher Airlines’ Mumbai based pilots have decided to strike work until further notice from Wednesday over non-payment of salaries.

"Mumbai-based pilots have decided to go on a strike from tomorrow (Wednesday) onwards due to management's failure to keep its promise on March salary payment," a source in the airline told PTI.

The anticipated strike by a segment of pilots could slow down the private airline's flight calendar in a big mode, he said.

Kingfisher has not paid salaries to most of its employees, including pilots and engineers, since March this year. This is the second time in the last few days that the pilots have decided to stay away from work over non-payment of salaries.

The Vijay Mallya-led carrier, which is currently operating around 100 flights per day, has most of its operations from Mumbai and Delhi after the airline reduced the number of flights to almost one fourth in the wake of financial crunch.

India Trash Australia to Lift Under-19 World Cup 2012

Captain Unmukt Chand led from the front with a glorious hundred as India Under-19 lifted their third World Cup title after thrashing formidable defending champions Australia by six wickets in the final on today and make this Sunday for Indians as Super Sunday.

This was India U-19s first triumph after Mohammed Kaif and Virat Kohli led their respective teams to victory in 2000 and 2008 editions respectively. And I would like see Unmukt Chand, the shining star’ in senior Indian cricker team also.

Cricker VVS Laxman just announced his retirement from Indian cricket team. I believe Unmukt Chand is the best replacement of VVS Laxman.

Courtesy a magnificent unbeaten 111 by Unmukt and his unbroken partnership of 130 runs with glovesman Smit Patel, India overhauled a competitive target of 226 on a bouncy strip with 14 balls to spare.

It was one of the best centuries one could have witnessed at the junior level as Unmukt hit seven fours and as many as six sixes during his 130-ball knock.

India Vs Australia – Under 19 World Cup Final 2012

Under 19 Indian cricket team is on top gear after beating New Zealand in semi final. India beat New Zealand by 9 runs in a thrilling semifinal in Townsville on Thursday to set up a clash with Australia in the ICC Under-19 World Cup final.

India have won the toss in final match and elected to field, and it is a decision that has paid off right away. Jimmy Peirson decided to shoulder arms to a delivery that was coming in from Sandeep Sharma, Bowled! Great start for India.

Let’s hope for another World Cup in the bag of India. 

Good Luck India. All The Best !!!!!!!!!

Chak de India

Historical Victory of Apple Against Samsung - Could Google be Next?

Apple won a historic victory in court today against Samsung getting over $1 billion in damages. Will Apple set its sights on Google next?

Google now needs to take a hard look at it's Android UI/UX and Apple would have a appealing good case against Android and that it might be able to deliver a similar puff to Google in court. Although it's not quite a crash immerse.

Google's digging in it's heels and isn't going to roll over. It's already lawyered up in preparation for Motorola Mobility's patent infringement case against Apple in which the Google-owned hardware maker claims that Apple infringes seven of its patents (including location reminders, email notification, and Siri). Apple has countersued in return.

Regardless of the merit of the Motorola action, Apple will be going into the courtroom with a serious head of steam after Apple's major legal victory today. 

Apple-Samsung judgment - The devices that are in trouble

The grand tech trial that saw Apple take on Samsung for ripping off its products, has finally come to an end. And Apple, can claim justification after a jury said that Samsung did violate on Apple’s patents and has been fined $1.049 billion, even though two-days is an awfully short time given the 100 pages of judicial instruction.

Samsung is likely to file an application against this judgment and perhaps the counter-filing will drag on for years, and years. But Apple had accused Samsung of ripping off the feel of its iPhone and iPad among various other patent violations.

The jury rejected all of Samsung’s claims against Apple. The jury also upheld all of Apple’s patents. The implications therefore are substantial.

Many Samsung devices are affected by the decision. According to Mashable, the devices are: Galaxy S, Galaxy S II, Nexus S, Mesmerize, Vibrant, Fascinate, Skyrocket, Continuum, Prevail, Infuse, Gem, Mesmerize, Indulge, Replenish, Epic 4G Touch, Droid Charge and Nexus S smartphones and the Galaxy Tab and Tab 10.1 tablets.

This one went to Apple in a big way. According to TechCrunch: Samsung was found to have infringed on patents for ’381 “bounce back” scrolling functionality on all devices. Major loss for Samsung.