Loot Gets Social Media Love #Loot #NepaliMovie #Nepal #SocialMedia

First of all, I’ve never seen such wonderful Nepali movie before. And another thing, Loot – a film by Nischal Basnet is the first Nepali movie to create lots of positive buzz in Social Media.

Social Media is not just meant for Hollywood & Bollywood but Social Media is playing great role for the success of Nepali movie Loot. If there is no social media, or let’s say if Loot has not used Social Media, particularly YouTube & Facebook, Loot has not become such hit then, because we know standard of Nepali movie.

Loot is a typical Nepali movie yet based on simple story, where they plan bank robbery! We’ve already wrote Loot’s review in our Nepali blog Aakar Post, here we’ll talk about Social Media & it’s relation with Loot.

People often get confused about Social Media & asks me, how can it’d help my business? Answer is in front of you. You need to promote your service/product in Social Media, particularly in YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Google+, and Blog. Loot team has posted their trailer on YouTube; they created Fan Page on Facebook. Trailer was impressive & attractive, do you believe trailer got 109,939 views on YouTube within one & half month. And they released song ‘Udreko Choli’ which is already a big hit with 55,000+ views on YouTube just in One month. There are 1700+ fans on their official Fan page.

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Loot– Theatrical Trailer of Nepali Movie

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Udhreko Choli– Loot Movie Song

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After the movie release, it’s getting lots of positive response on Facebook, Twitter & Blogs. You must know these days your buying decision is influenced by Social Media; not by industry experts or print media. People are posting their positive reviews on Facebook, which is directly influencing their friends’ to watch this movie. I’ve seen stream of tweets & updates in Twitter & Facebook respectively.

There are more than 1.3 million Facebook users in Nepal. And everyday around 50% people will login to Facebook. Think about those people, who are talking about this movie on Facebook. And think about the market of your movie. Yes, your market is Social Media & your film promotion partner is Social Media. If you embrace Social Media, then you are likely to succeed, but your product has to be good anyway. If you ignore Social Media, then you are likely to fail even if you come with great product.

According to TrendsMap, yesterday #loot was a trending topic in Kathmandu. It’s a wow moment for Loot team and for all Nepali viewers. Everyone is talking about Loot, on Facebook, on Twitter, on Blogs! I too recommend to watch this movie, at least once.

Best Wishes to Loot!

Cross Post on Aakar Post: Loot – Nepali Movie [Review] #Nepal #NepaliMovie

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Wireless Internet Service Offers the Flexibility That's Important to YOU

Living in this age we are dependent on internet for many vital things like communication, business, and entertainment. An indispensible part of our life, internet opens the door of multi-media to us. In the world of internet service wireless services are the present craze. When we talk about wireless internet services we must know what it is actually and why more and more people are opting for it. Well, with wireless internet services you can connect the web to your computer without using a physical connection like cable. Wireless internet services work by transmitting data by means of high frequency radio waves, infrared signals or microwaves from an access point which makes the connection to the net.

Wireless internet services can be of various types, small local area networks that operate in a small area like a house; wide area networks that connect large geographical areas like two cities, and global data networks that use satellites for connecting across very far distances. With advancements in telecommunications technology cellular phone networks are also able to transmit data apart from offering phone voice services. And this makes you able to use your advanced mobile phones to browse the web directly or use it for providing a link to your personal computer for accessing internet. This means whenever they are within the range of a wireless signal you can do mobile computing. With growing demand for wireless internet the users are now implementing a home network which connects computers and various devices at a considerably low cost.

The reason for wireless access being largely in demand is, it functions without cable lines and makes you avail it whenever you are on the go. It has come to us as a boon ensuring high speed internet services when you are out of your home or around town. With this service you can surf the net freely, download all big files, do emailing, stream videos and do anything according to your choice while relaxing on the shore or enjoying a drink in the restaurant.

The wireless internet service is a reliable source of instant access and by choosing a trusted provider you can get an efficient service with high speed. Wireless service via satellites ensures a better coverage. Satellite internet provides a global coverage. With a wireless device you can access internet anytime and anywhere, therefore, it is the most convenient option for both home and business use. Wireless access provides a convenient way of connecting various office buildings with other locations without spending money for installation of wiring between them.

Wireless networks are being widely used in remote area as providing a physical link to the network is difficult there. For extremely remote locations satellite communication technology is mostly in use whereas, in other less remote areas GSM mobile phone network is provided.

With well-known service providers you can get fast and consistent access at affordable prices. Choosing flexible packages offered by them you can take what you need and make use of them to the most. You need to choose a package that is tailored to suit your requirements and budget. In this age when flexibility is most important for everything including internet usage, internet services are also available in flexible packages offering high speed internet, digital television and telephone. You can choose them according to your requirements and affordability. With handy wireless devices and good connection you can be least bothered of getting connected to the web at the home or when you are on the move.

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Author Bio: Working closely with Time Warner Cable and several other telecommunications companies in the country, Phil Andrews is an expert on internet communications and technologies. He has an all round expertise on telecommunications systems which he shares with his readers through the blogs he writes regularly.

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Can iPad replace your office computer?

As compared to a PC, the iPad has almost every feature that is used for the day to day work. Now the biggest question arises that could an apple iPad completely replace an office computer? The answer is critical though. The iPad might have many features to replace the PC but it could also have some shortcomings as compared to a PC. Office computers can be used for various purposes such as development, testing, writing, designing etc. Some of the common functions executed by an office laptop and the iPad are listed below:

Web Surfing

Email

Office Productivity

Manage Contacts

Back Up to Cloud

VPN to Company Network

Online Meetings / Video Conference

Calendar

Social Networking

Finances

Printing / Scanning

Entertainment

If the above features and usability are taken into account, one can say that the iPad is capable of replacing the office computer without any hesitation. But it is not the complete image of comparison. If the comparison is being done, one should consider each and every feature of both the devices and for all user perspective. Then one can conclude the results.

The face off

There are many people in different professions to use the computer in their offices to carry out their works. If a writer is considered, he cannot depend completely on the iPad to write the documents as he would need to research and convert it into documentation simultaneously.

The virtual keyboard also creates some problems for the typing speed and accuracy as compared to the PC’s physical keyboard. The physical keyboard provides a swift hand movement over the keyboard to type quickly and correctly.

An efficient multitasking requires a larger display to work with. But an iPod does not have such a larger display that multitasking can be done effortlessly and effectively in it.

A real browser is an important functionality of an office computer which cannot be provided by an iPad. The real browser helps to work with the PC world content management system.

The iPad can never replace the PC if software development, photo editing, graphic designing, gaming is taken to consideration.

But the iPad is easy to use and mobility is the biggest advantage of the iPad.

Apple iPad offers the basic HTML editors not the rich text editors provided by a PC. So, it becomes tough for the users to format their text as per their wish.

The iPad also lacks the flash support in it which is a huge problem for the users who work on flash supported files frequently.

It is a hell of task to upload images while blogging in an iPad. It consumes a lot of time to upload images and to publish the text that passes many levels to be published.

Even for note taking purpose apps need to be installed in it. It is quite a good task to install an app for every function you want to work with.

The final verdict

Of course, the iPad is a useful product for professionals now, yet it is not fully equipped to replace the office computers or PCs fully as some of the office works cannot be performed by the iPad. It can complement the office computers in an effective way though.

*This post is written by Guest author Alia Haley.

About the author: Alia Haley is a blogger by profession. She loves writing on technology and luxury. Beside this she is fond of gadgets. Recently an article on Reflecting Telescope attracted her attention. These days she is busy in writing an article on Nokia Lumia 800.

Image via pcworld.com

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Npfoto.com photography website launched

Nepalphotography.org, an organization run by young Nepali photographers launched the website www.npfoto.com on Thursday, 29 September 2011. Npfoto.com is an online photography gallery showcasing works of talented Nepali photographers.

Currently launched as a "beta" version, Npfoto.com allows invite-only members who can submit photos to the gallery. Once a submission is received, in-house panel of judges will assess the photo and decide whether to approve or decline the photo. "We are trying to feature only the best quality works in this website. Our slogan is 'awesome is what awesome does', because we intend to attract only the most 'awesome' photographs of Nepali photographers," said Gaurav Dhwaj Khadka, the founder of Nepalphotography.org and member of panel of judges in Npfoto.com.

"The Npfoto.com website features a gallery, an online photo submission page, a photo archive and social tools like liking and commenting that also makes the website an engaging social experience," says Swapnil Acharya, the developer of the website, "Rather than just having bland displays, we would like to see people engage in knowledgeable discussions in the website. This website isn't just about showcasing remarkable photos, but also a place from where new talents can learn and be inspired."

The developers of the website have claimed Npfoto.com to be of cutting-edge quality that showcases only the finest works. "There are already so many photography-related organizations and groups in Nepal so it is necessary for Npfoto.com to excel both quality-wise and credibility-wise," said developer Acharya. "Currently, we are focused towards releasing the final version of the website," said Khadka, "Once we have a full-fledged website online, we will be organizing photo contests, discussions and workshops as well. Another exciting highlight of Npfoto.com will be an annual photography award, where winners will be picked from photos showcased in the website throughout the year."

Nepalphotography.org has been actively involved in the field of documentary and fine-art photography, filmmaking and photo exhibition since 2006. It has organized 2 nation-wide photo exhibitions, and is currently producing five short films as well.

The full-fledged Npfoto.com website is expected to go public around December 2011.

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Software Freedom Day Celebrated at NCIT Balkumari #SFD11 #SFD2011 #Nepal

Nepal Open Source Klub (NOSK) has celebrated 8th Software Freedom Day at Nepal College of Information Technology (NCIT) Balkumari Lalitpur on 17th September. Various program has been observed in different colleges and communities across Nepal on the occasion of 8th Software Freedom Day.

Open source lover and supporters were presented in the program. Various events were organized through out the day. Followings are the list of program that has been observed in NOSK Software Freedom Celebration.

1. Distro Demo – Demonstration of various Linux Operating System like ubuntu, fedora, nepalinux, puppy linux, backtrack etc..
2. Software Demo – Demonstration of various Open Source Software
3. Movie Show – Short 2D and 3D movies made using Open Source tools are to be shown
4. Linux Installation Camp – Bring your laptop and we install Linux on them on the spot
5. Linux Rescue Cell – People will help you solve any problems that you have encounter
6. Live Quiz – Quiz to be help LIVE whole day
7. Talk Shows – Talks on different topics
8. Presentations – Presentations on various topics
9. Open Hardware – Session on Open Hardware (most probably Nepaliuno, a clone of Arduino)
10. Open Gaming – Play games on Linux
11. GB Satasat – Come and exchange the open resources you have with you
12. Freedom Toaster – Come and Burn an OS of your choice
13. NOSK Happy Boot DVD – One DVD with more than 5 different OS (made by NOSK using ISOLinux Environment)
14. NOSK Open CD 4.0 – One CD having useful open source software for Windows users (made by NOSK using Open Flash)
15. Developers’ Ubuntu – One Ubuntu Linux DVD that would have everything a developer needs (made by NOSK using Ubuntu Customization Kit)

Day before, Nepal Open Source Klub(NOSK) has organized a Candle Light Vigil at Maitighar Kathmandu, at 18:30 P.M. NPT. A huge mass of open source lovers and NOSKians were there in the event, reports NOSKians OpnChaudhary.

Software Freedom Day is a global celebration and education of why transparent and sustainable technologies are now more important than ever. Software Freedom Day (SFD) is celebrated every year worldwide on 3rd Saturday of every September.

Lastly, thanks and congrats to NCITians and NOSKians for such a grand and successful program.

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Nepal Engineers' Association Website Defaced by Hackers

Nepal Engineers’ Association (NEA)  website (neanepal.org.np) has been hacked and defaced by hackers. Hacker seems to be fond of Rajesh Hamal jokes.  They have placed Rajesh Hamal Jokes on NEA website.

NEA website has been defaced by hackers while engineers were busy in election. The election for new executive committee for Nepal Engineer’s Association is going to held on 16^th of September 2011. Site was last updated on 1st August 2011.

Hacker also uploaded a hacking tutorial in NEA website. They have shared a tutorial on how to make free calls worldwide using Skype.

Nepal Engineers' Association (NEA), a non-profit professional organization, was founded by a group of young enthusiastic engineers in 1968 with a noble aim of developing engineering professionals to promote the development process by application of engineering sciences and technologies and at the same time increasing the interaction, goodwill and cooperation among engineers in Nepal and protect their professional rights.

Thanks @lkafle for tips.

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CloudFactory launches at Techcrunch Disrupt SF #tcdisrupt

CloudFactory launches at Techcrunch Disrupt SF: a third world startup fighting poverty by connecting businesses to Cloud Labor

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 12, 2011 - CloudFactory, a "third world startup" based in Kathmandu, Nepal launched an innovative Cloud Labor platform at TechCrunch Disrupt today on its way to creating work opportunities for people in developing nations. Businesses can use this platform to design virtual assembly lines for all types of digital work such as inputting data from handwritten forms, extracting data from images, flagging bad content and categorizing things. The assembly lines are then instantly staffed by 500,000 cloud workers from around the world.

"Similar to how Kiva connects people through micro-loans, CloudFactory is connecting people through micro-work," said Mark Sears, CEO of CloudFactory. "We see this market-based approach to poverty alleviation being a key to unlocking the massive human potential in developing countries."

CloudFactory is an example of innovation by the developing world, for the developing world with the platform itself built in Nepal by bright young engineers wanting to help create life-changing work for people in countries like their own. Cloud Labor is an exploding industry that will demand a lot more workers in the years to come and CloudFactory is committed to raising up a handpicked workforce across developing nations through on-the-ground training, testing and equipping of cloud workers.

Early adopters like tech startups are finding unlimited uses for their own CloudFactory assembly lines whether it be at the core of their application or support for internal sales or operations. Since an average developer can build and integrate an assembly line in as little as an hour, innovating is easy without the usual hurdles and costs associated with other outsourcing options.

About CloudFactory
CloudFactory a social enterprise with a staff of 40 passionate people across offices in Nepal and Hong Kong, is creating work for people in developing nations by offering its Cloud Labor API to businesses needing access to an on-demand, scalable workforce. Initially targeted at startups and developers, the pay-as-you-go platform offers a motivated workforce, self-moderation and advanced workflows appropriately called assembly lines. Like in a real factory, every assembly line is a series of task stations where humans and robots team up to get digital work done.

About TechCrunch Disrupt
TechCrunch Disrupt SF 2011 is TechCrunch's second annual conference in San Francisco attracting over 2,500 leading technology innovators and investors and over 150 new startups. The main conference is preceded by the popular Hackathon -- a 24-hour competition where over 500 top developers present new innovations. TechCrunch Disrupt follows with a format that combines top thought-leader discussions with new product and company launches. Morning executive discussions debate the most timely disruptions in the technology industry. Afternoons host the Startup Battlefield where 30 plus new companies will launch for the first time on stage, selected to present from more than 1000 applications received from around the world. Another 100 early-stage startups will exhibit in Startup Alley. TechCrunch will award a US$50,000 grand prize along with other award recognitions at the conclusion of the conference. The Hackathon is Sept 10-11; the main conference is Sept 12-14 2011 at San Francisco Design Center Concourse, 635 8th Street (at Brannan), San Francisco, CA 94107.

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Google Server in Nepal

Search engine giant Google Inc. in association with Nepal Telecom has installed its cache server in Nepal, reports Nagarik Daily.

According to report, Google's cache server has been installed in Nepal Telecom office in Jawalakhel. “With the installation of Google cached server in Nepal now users can use Google services faster than before”, said NTC official. “After the installation of Google server, Internet bandwidth uses has been decreased”, added another official.

Since cache server is a dedicated network server  that saves Web pages and other Internet content locally. Users request will be handled by Google cache server that was installed in Nepal Telecom Office. Now Nepali internet users can use Google Services such as Gmail, YouTube, Google Plus, Google Maps and several other Google products faster than before. A cache server both speeds up access to data and reduces demand on bandwidth.

According to report, the service is in testing phase and Google's engineer are here in Nepal to train NTC technicians and engineers.

Thanks to Google and NTC. Hope now I can stream YouTube HD videos and can sign in to Gmail within a second.

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Ncell Connect Datacard at Rs. 1

The first Nepali private mobile operator Ncell has been offering “Ncell Connect Datacard” at one rupee.

In this offer, “Costumers can get Ncell datacard at 1.13 rupees (including VAT). For this you need to buy Ncell SIM at 99 rupees and 1000 MB data package, which costs you 789.87 rupees. Overall you will get 1000 MB data with Ncell Datacard at 890 rupees (including vat).”


Offer is available from Ncell Centre – New Baneshwor, New Road, Durbar Marg and Pulchowk till September 12. The data card for this offer is available in Kathmandu only but it works in all 3G coverage areas of Nepal.

According to Ncell, “The service enables subscribers to avail of a high speed internet connection up to 3.6 mbps with a USB data card. Data usage depends on the data size. In 1000 MB data package,you will be charged Rs.0.70/MB (excluding tax).”


Ncell, the first private sector mobile operator had launched Nepal’s fastest internet service —‘Ncell Connect’ one year ago on September 2010.

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NTA Preparing to Auction WiMax Spectrum

The Nepal Telecommunications Authority (NTA) is preparing to invite requests for proposals (RFPs) to auction spectrum for WiMax technology known as wireless broadband access. The technology allows service operators to provide voice and high speed internet service even in remote areas.

The telecom regulator has assigned 30 MHz of spectrum to Nepal Telecom (NT) without competition based on the decision of the of Radio Frequency Policy Determination Committee under the Ministry of Information and Communications. The NTA is presently preparing to assign spectrum to one private sector telecom operator and one internet service provider (ISP) company through an auction.

The government has fixed the base price of Rs 800,000 per 5 MHz for the auction of WiMax spectrum. Three months ago, the committee had decided to assign spectrum to two telecom operators including NT and to an internet service provider to provide WiMax technology-based services. Being a state-owned company, NT was provided spectrum without an auction. However, NT will be charged the fee quoted by the telecom operator obtaining spectrum through the auction.

“We are planning to issue RFPs within a month,” said Bhesh Raj Kanel, chairman of the NTA. He added that the telecom operator obtaining spectrum through the auction would be able to provide both data and voice services while the ISP would provide data service only.

The NTA has allocated 2.3 GHz and 3.3 GHz band for offering WiMax tech-based voice and data services. According to the provision set by the committee, the annual spectrum fee for WiMax spectrum will be Rs 300,000 per MHz for an internet service provider. Similarly, the charge for the telecom operator and NT has been set at Rs 7 million per MHz per year. NT has speeded up work on WiMax by calling global tenders with a focus on broadband service for rural areas. It has set a target to bring WiMax services to all the village development committees (VDC) in the country by the end of 2012.  “Since we have already been assigned the needed spectrum, we are working to make available 200,000 lines for the rural sector,” said Surendra Prasad Thike, deputy managing director and spokesperson of NT. He added that the company had been making preparations to award contracts to eligible vendors.

Immediately after the government’s decision to allocate spectrum for WiMax services, NT had invited tenders to establish wireless broadband access using WiMax in 2.30-2.40 GHz band to every VDC and municipality in Nepal with a minimum data rate of 256 kbps for downlink and 256 kbps for uplink. NT will award the contract for the West and East Network within a week having a capacity of a total of 100,000 subscribers.

NT aims to provide a broadband network solution through this project which is envisaged to be capable of providing quad-play services of voice, data, video and mobility. The vendor wining the contract for the West Network will build a network covering 1,923 VDCs and 24 municipalities in Gandaki, Lumbini, Dhaulagiri, Rapti, Bheri, Karnali, Seti and Mahakali zones. Similarly, the network to be built in the East section will cover 2,092 VDCs and 34 municipalities in Bagmati, Narayani, Janakpur, Sagarmatha, Koshi and Mechi zones, according to NT.

Source: eKantipur

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