| Digitization : The way ahead for India Television | ||||
| Time to switch to Videocon d2h, “The purple digital revolution” | ||||
| Govt. of India has passed an ordinance mandating the digitization of Cable Services? What does this mean? | ||||
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| Every Household in India must have a Digital Set Top Box post these deadlines to be able to watch Satellite TV. | ||||
The process of Digitization will definitely benefit the television viewers in India. Digitization will lead TV viewers to more qualitative viewing with access to digital picture and High Definition Digital (HDD) Sound Quality. The real advantage for TV viewers will be when they opt for a DTH Service provider like Videocon d2h.
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TV viewing services in India is currently provided mainly by three mediums Analogue Cable Services, Digital Cable Services and Digital DTH Services. Analogue cable services have been existing in India for more than two decades in India, however, analogue cable services have limited number of channels and do not have extra features and value added services. Digital DTH services in India have been started less than a decade back and are gaining popularity and acceptance in India mainly because of their superior picture and sound quality.
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| Everything you need to know about Digitization | ||||
| Do you still watch your television programs on cable? | ||||
The cable operators transmit the channels in analog signal mode which is very hazy. The common problems associated with the analog transmission include ghosting of images or even hazy and noisy signal. You will notice that after a particular number, the quality of channels become very poor.
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In high end televisions, cable is more distorted and one will not be able to watch the programs clearly. You need to switch over to the Digital signals provided by a DTH service provider to reap the full benefits of a high end television and its superior features.
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| What is a Digital Signal? How are they superior then Analog signal? | ||||
In a digital signal, the receptivity is much clearer and all the channels have the same reception quality. As both the signals are received at the same time, there are no issues with the synchronization of sound with video.
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| Are Cable Operator ready to beam digital signals? | ||||
Cable operators are currently providing analog signals. There is a huge cost involved in digitization of cable signals and many cable operators are shying away from this kind of investment, barring few organized and large scale cable operators.
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| Why do you need to switch to DTH today? | ||||
DTH means, Direct to Home Service. Through this service, the recipient will receive the signals directly from the satellite on his Set Top Box. The viewer gets a wider range of channels to choose from which can be activated through packages. The picture quality is much superior and the sound is crystal clear. The viewers are also able to watch High Definition content which is set to make television viewing even more superlative. HD Channels is one of the major advantages for a DTH Service subscriber along with other features mentioned below. One can now watch his favorite sports action or travel & adventure series in high definition; he can now also see all the movie action with higher clarity. There is upto 5 times picture quality over normal or standard definition picture quality and the images carry 16: 9 aspect ratios.
Note: I have not written it myself. I have taken it from a source. However, the information will be beneficial to all. Thank you.
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Tuesday 30 October 2012
Cable TV Digitization
Sunday 21 October 2012
Tamil Nadu VS Sri Lanka + Foreign Relations with Neighbors
Sri lankan tamils perhaps have become an ethnic group in the South Asian island of Sri Lanka. According to Anthropological evidences and Archaeological evidences, Sri Lankan Tamils have been living on the island since 2nd Century BCE (Ref: wiki), but, there has been a constant tension between the Sinhalese and the Tamils. Sinhalese are the majority population of SL and constitute around 74.5% of Sri Lankan population.
In the present situation when "INTERNATIONAL RELATION" plays a key role for a country in terms of economy, political stability, border issues etc., we are trying to worsen our relation and that too with a neighboring nation.
Very recently, Jayalalithaa, the incumbent CM of Tamil Nadu in her letter to the PM expressed her anger for training the Sri Lankan Army officers in Wellington (Tamil Nadu). Not many days later, in another case, she suspended the officer for allowing the Sri Lankan football players to play a friendly match with a custom department team. It clearly reflects the lack of co-ordination between the central and the state government. When the matter is related to any foreign country, it becomes a national issue and should be a prerogative of the Central Government and not only the state government. The decision should be made either by a consensus of both or by the central government. Sole decision/Hard decision of the state government will only bitter-up the relation and may not be in the favour of India.
Talking about our foreign policy- India was always a believer of maintaining a fine diplomatic relation specially with our neighbors. India played a key role in the liberation of Bangladesh in 1971. In 1988, India helped preserve the integrity of Maldives by assisting it from the take over by armed mercenaries. In fact, India won International Appreciation for its initiatives for strengthening ties with neighbors. These initiatives are based on five principles.
1. With neighbors like Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Nepal and Sri Lanka, India does not ask for reciprocity but gives all that it can in good faith and trust.
2. No south Asian countries should allow its territories to be used against the interest of another country of the region.
3. No country will interfere in the internal affairs of the other.
4. All South Asian countries must respect each other's territorial integrity and Sovereignty.
5. They should settle all disputes through peaceful bilateral negotiations.
India has taken several further steps which gained her respect from other countries and also positioned it among the powerful countries not only in Asia but in the world too. India is considered as the leader of the developing nations and having the potential to be a developed nation somewhere down the line.
India is a key member of SAARC. In the recent years SAARC played a crucial role in the accelerating pace of economic growth. The South Asian Preferential Trade Agreement (SAPTA) became operational in 1995. At the 9th SAARC summit in Male in 1997, chaired by India, a historical decision was taken to strive for a South Asian Free Trade Area (SAFTA) BY THE YEAR 2001. At present India is implementing a "LOOK EAST" policy. Some significant steps in the pursuance of this policy has been taken with the admission of India as a full dialogue partner of Association of South east Asian Nations (ASEAN) and a member of ASEAN Regional Forum in 1996.
Reference: Embassy of INDIA, Beijing
In the present situation when "INTERNATIONAL RELATION" plays a key role for a country in terms of economy, political stability, border issues etc., we are trying to worsen our relation and that too with a neighboring nation.
Very recently, Jayalalithaa, the incumbent CM of Tamil Nadu in her letter to the PM expressed her anger for training the Sri Lankan Army officers in Wellington (Tamil Nadu). Not many days later, in another case, she suspended the officer for allowing the Sri Lankan football players to play a friendly match with a custom department team. It clearly reflects the lack of co-ordination between the central and the state government. When the matter is related to any foreign country, it becomes a national issue and should be a prerogative of the Central Government and not only the state government. The decision should be made either by a consensus of both or by the central government. Sole decision/Hard decision of the state government will only bitter-up the relation and may not be in the favour of India.
Talking about our foreign policy- India was always a believer of maintaining a fine diplomatic relation specially with our neighbors. India played a key role in the liberation of Bangladesh in 1971. In 1988, India helped preserve the integrity of Maldives by assisting it from the take over by armed mercenaries. In fact, India won International Appreciation for its initiatives for strengthening ties with neighbors. These initiatives are based on five principles.
1. With neighbors like Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Nepal and Sri Lanka, India does not ask for reciprocity but gives all that it can in good faith and trust.
2. No south Asian countries should allow its territories to be used against the interest of another country of the region.
3. No country will interfere in the internal affairs of the other.
4. All South Asian countries must respect each other's territorial integrity and Sovereignty.
5. They should settle all disputes through peaceful bilateral negotiations.
India has taken several further steps which gained her respect from other countries and also positioned it among the powerful countries not only in Asia but in the world too. India is considered as the leader of the developing nations and having the potential to be a developed nation somewhere down the line.
India is a key member of SAARC. In the recent years SAARC played a crucial role in the accelerating pace of economic growth. The South Asian Preferential Trade Agreement (SAPTA) became operational in 1995. At the 9th SAARC summit in Male in 1997, chaired by India, a historical decision was taken to strive for a South Asian Free Trade Area (SAFTA) BY THE YEAR 2001. At present India is implementing a "LOOK EAST" policy. Some significant steps in the pursuance of this policy has been taken with the admission of India as a full dialogue partner of Association of South east Asian Nations (ASEAN) and a member of ASEAN Regional Forum in 1996.
Reference: Embassy of INDIA, Beijing
Tuesday 2 October 2012
The MULAYAM'S game plan
Ms. Mamta Banerjee's act of leaving the UPA political ground was thought to be catastrophic by many. But, to the dismay of Ms. Banerjee and other oppositions, a third hand was ready to help out the government from the "No-Trust Motion" to be passed in the parliament. The third hand was none other than the game changer Mulayam Singh Yadav.
It was not the first time that UPA was supported by him, but we had seen it earlier in the Presidential Election too when Mulayam changed his plan overnight from Mr. APJ Kalam to Mr. Pranab Mukherjee. During that situation too, Ms. Banerjee was on the loosing side.
So far so good...
The question which is not exactly clear is: why Mulayam is extending to support to the government even though it is a true fact that "The sooner the election , better the opportunity for SP to increase their seats in Delhi". The answer cannot be anywhere near Ms. Banerjee because SP is not going to be affected anyway by the TMC. Thinking that the BJP should not form the party from SP'S point of view is not justifiable because we cannot ignore the fact that BJP in no circumstances is going to win elections (if it happens now). BJP is not strong enough to form party at this moment because of their lack of leadership and the internal mis-understandings among the party members. The relation between Narendra Modi and Nitish Kumar are well known to all and their race for the post of PM.
The SP's answer to it that they do not want to give chance to any non-secular party to comew to the centre seems to somewhat bizarre looking at the present situation. Then lets look at the exact reasons.
Certainly SP has the required no.'s to save the government. Hence, it can get benefits and make the work done by putting pressure on the government and at the same time supporting it from outside. It seems to be double plan of Mulayam.
Also, if Mulayam withdraws support and the government somehow fails to topple, it will be a crucial loss to SP as well as UP. This is because of the financial problem of UP. The SP in that case may lose the Central assistance which will be fatal for the cash-strapped Akhilesh Government.
SP on the other hand, by putting pressure and carrying out rallies can earn the favour of other Third Front parties and also the people.
Hence, it is better for him to extend his support to the government for whatever time they can and wait for the right time to come.
The extra time may also provide SP an opportunity to make its base strong enough so that it can make itself fully prepared for the 2014 elections. Even it does not make too much impact, it might remain a part of the UPA govt. (it hardly matters they win or lose). If the UPA wins the elections, it will be even better for the SP to bargain for some cabinet positions (I am expecting that if the UPA wins, it will be in coalition with the SP).
Lets wait and watch each and every step very carefully particularly of the SP. 2014 election is not too far away.
There will be more to watch the new party of Arvind Kejriwal who will announce its party's name on 26th November. More and more competition. Hope that 2014 election might be an important election for INDIA and many changes can be expected.
Reference: The Hindu 26th sep.
It was not the first time that UPA was supported by him, but we had seen it earlier in the Presidential Election too when Mulayam changed his plan overnight from Mr. APJ Kalam to Mr. Pranab Mukherjee. During that situation too, Ms. Banerjee was on the loosing side.
So far so good...
The question which is not exactly clear is: why Mulayam is extending to support to the government even though it is a true fact that "The sooner the election , better the opportunity for SP to increase their seats in Delhi". The answer cannot be anywhere near Ms. Banerjee because SP is not going to be affected anyway by the TMC. Thinking that the BJP should not form the party from SP'S point of view is not justifiable because we cannot ignore the fact that BJP in no circumstances is going to win elections (if it happens now). BJP is not strong enough to form party at this moment because of their lack of leadership and the internal mis-understandings among the party members. The relation between Narendra Modi and Nitish Kumar are well known to all and their race for the post of PM.
The SP's answer to it that they do not want to give chance to any non-secular party to comew to the centre seems to somewhat bizarre looking at the present situation. Then lets look at the exact reasons.
Certainly SP has the required no.'s to save the government. Hence, it can get benefits and make the work done by putting pressure on the government and at the same time supporting it from outside. It seems to be double plan of Mulayam.
Also, if Mulayam withdraws support and the government somehow fails to topple, it will be a crucial loss to SP as well as UP. This is because of the financial problem of UP. The SP in that case may lose the Central assistance which will be fatal for the cash-strapped Akhilesh Government.
SP on the other hand, by putting pressure and carrying out rallies can earn the favour of other Third Front parties and also the people.
Hence, it is better for him to extend his support to the government for whatever time they can and wait for the right time to come.
The extra time may also provide SP an opportunity to make its base strong enough so that it can make itself fully prepared for the 2014 elections. Even it does not make too much impact, it might remain a part of the UPA govt. (it hardly matters they win or lose). If the UPA wins the elections, it will be even better for the SP to bargain for some cabinet positions (I am expecting that if the UPA wins, it will be in coalition with the SP).
Lets wait and watch each and every step very carefully particularly of the SP. 2014 election is not too far away.
There will be more to watch the new party of Arvind Kejriwal who will announce its party's name on 26th November. More and more competition. Hope that 2014 election might be an important election for INDIA and many changes can be expected.
Reference: The Hindu 26th sep.
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