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LG’s Cinema 3D TV in Bahrain soon
V L Srinivasan
Manama (Bahrain), June 9:
The much-talked LG Group’s Cinema 3D TV is expected to arrive in Bahrain’s markets by end of this month.
Disclosing this to DT, AJM Kooheji Group’s Senior General Manager (Home Appliances, Electronics Division & Commercial Air Conditioning Division) Sanjeev Awasthi, whose company will be the sole distributor of the new product, said that the 3D TV will be in display in all supermarkets and malls for the prospective buyers to have its glimpse.
The present market share of LG in Bahrain is 27.5 per cent and is expected to nearly double once the product is launched in the Kingdom.
“After the Cinema 3D TV was launched in Korea early this year, LG, which was second to Samsung, went on to occupy first place and become the market leader. We are confident of emulating the same in Bahrain and expect our market share to increase up to 50 per cent as this unique product is launched,” Mr Awasthi said.
He said that the Cinema 3D TV will be available in three different sizes - 42, 47 and 55 inches - and with its unique features including flicker-free (Intertek /TÜV Certified), lowest crosstalk, battery-free, brightest 3D picture quality will be an instant hit.
“The glasses introduced are cost effective weighing 16 gm and have no electrical parts. Therefore, they are free of electromagnetic waves which might cause health issues and never need charging. The reasonable price means viewers can buy as many pairs as they need for friends and family, while people who already wear glasses can add clip-on versions to their spectacles for greater comfort and convenience,” he said.
Manama (Bahrain), June 9:
The much-talked LG Group’s Cinema 3D TV is expected to arrive in Bahrain’s markets by end of this month.
Disclosing this to DT, AJM Kooheji Group’s Senior General Manager (Home Appliances, Electronics Division & Commercial Air Conditioning Division) Sanjeev Awasthi, whose company will be the sole distributor of the new product, said that the 3D TV will be in display in all supermarkets and malls for the prospective buyers to have its glimpse.
The present market share of LG in Bahrain is 27.5 per cent and is expected to nearly double once the product is launched in the Kingdom.
“After the Cinema 3D TV was launched in Korea early this year, LG, which was second to Samsung, went on to occupy first place and become the market leader. We are confident of emulating the same in Bahrain and expect our market share to increase up to 50 per cent as this unique product is launched,” Mr Awasthi said.
He said that the Cinema 3D TV will be available in three different sizes - 42, 47 and 55 inches - and with its unique features including flicker-free (Intertek /TÜV Certified), lowest crosstalk, battery-free, brightest 3D picture quality will be an instant hit.
“The glasses introduced are cost effective weighing 16 gm and have no electrical parts. Therefore, they are free of electromagnetic waves which might cause health issues and never need charging. The reasonable price means viewers can buy as many pairs as they need for friends and family, while people who already wear glasses can add clip-on versions to their spectacles for greater comfort and convenience,” he said.
Fox-ed by 3D
V L Srinivasan
Manama (Bahrain), June 8:
DT yesterday asked Hollywood sex icon if the advent of 3D would change her image. Her response: “certainly not”.
The ‘Jennifer's Body’ actress said: “I think if 3D enhances the way we all appear as actors, then we should embrace it because that is sort of business we are in. I'll welcome it with open arms.” The blue-eyed beauty added, “You still have to go to the theatre to see something as soon as it is released.”
“I would never watch myself in 2-dimension so I am definitely not going to in 3D. I can’t imagine that it’s that different as far as what people see. I am going to watch plenty of other movies in 3D, just none of my own, because I get embarrassed.”
She continued: “I think it is obvious that the ‘Transformers’ movie are going to look incredible in 3D. I think ‘Jennifer's Body’ would also look interesting in 3D, because I eat people in that movie. Strange, frightening and exciting all at the same time. All of the apps it has are great. With YouTube, it's sort of an all-in-one home entertainment system and you don't need separate components. You hook it up and everything is there. It really is amazing.”
“I have one in my bedroom. 3D is amazing and we have a step son who is obviously going to be into 3D in every way,” she said. “I just learned that the TV has a setting that can convert anything you want to watch from 2D to 3D which I didn't realise was even a technology that existed. It's a pretty impressive television.”
“I actually just learned that you can use the Xbob Kinect with the Xbox and connect it to your 3D TV — and it converts the game,” she gushed.
Trying desperately to find things to say about another TV she was gifted. She said: “You use the glasses and it converts for you. I haven't tried that yet but I'm going to try that as soon as I get home.”
Back to the future
V L Srinivasan
Manama (Bahrain), June 8:
Glitz and glamour took the centre stage as LG Electronics launched its latest next generation flicker free Cinema 3D television at Ferrari World in Abu Dhabi on Monday.
Hollywood’s charming starlet Megan Fox was the chief guest and the event was attended by nearly 4,000 dignitaries, including LG’s President for Middle East and Africa region KW Kim, Gulf FZE President Hyung Shik Paik, Executive Vice President for Home Entertainment KS Lee, and Bahrain-based AJM Kooheji Group’s Senior General Manager Sanjeev Awasthi.
Describing the new product, Mr Kim said it was more than a television – it was a source of information and entertainment. The electronics maker is now aiming for a 40 per cent market share of the 3-D industry in the region.
“We believe that our products will be able to offer distinguished, next generation 3-D technology to consumers in the Middle East and Africa, based on which we will target a 40 percent market share to become the No. 1 manufacturer of 3-D televisions,” he said. “LG has opened a new chapter in the development of world TV by bringing Cinema 3D to consumers in the region. It represents the absolute pinnacle of 3D TV entertainment using the very best of recent innovative technology from LG. The end result is a superior product that is sure to place us at the very forefront of TV markets around the world.”
He also said he was not sure in the beginning about how people would receive the product but its performance has indicated it has simply “revolutionised the way we watch television” in millions of homes across the globe. The new technology has completely eliminated the flicker associated with standard 3D viewing, and the tiredness and dizziness that can result by showing a single image rather than the two overlapping images of conventional 3D productions.
Mr Kim added: “LG’s goal of ensuring added comfort with a crystal clear and smooth 3D image is certified flicker-free by TUV and Intertek, two world-renowned technology testing agencies from Europe. By addressing the issue of flickering and cross-talk, LG has ensured that dizziness or even nausea that could affect people watching 3D is no longer an issue.”
The TV’s also promise a wide viewing angle and flexible viewing positions, unlike conventional 3D, while the new technology allows LG’s products to display images at 240 frames per second, around four times of that of conventional 3D, making HD 3D a reality. LG’s Light Boost technology delivers outstandingly bright and clear pictures, while a build in 2D-3D converter allows viewers to watch existing 2D content, or even play 2D games on the TV with a new dimension. Predictably, the TVs also come with a host of smart TV features like internet accessibility and a mouse-like ‘Magic Motion’ remote for ease of control.
But the biggest selling point for the new technology is the glasses, which weigh in at just 16 gm, less than half the weight of conventional 3D glasses. “We plan to provide four sets of 3D glasses with each TV set but discussions are on with the dealers to provide up to 10 in the coming days,” he said.
Sharing her experience, the Hollywood actress said that she was totally impressed by LG’s Cinema 3D TVs. “The picture is awesome and the 3D is incredible.”
Manama (Bahrain), June 8:
Glitz and glamour took the centre stage as LG Electronics launched its latest next generation flicker free Cinema 3D television at Ferrari World in Abu Dhabi on Monday.
Hollywood’s charming starlet Megan Fox was the chief guest and the event was attended by nearly 4,000 dignitaries, including LG’s President for Middle East and Africa region KW Kim, Gulf FZE President Hyung Shik Paik, Executive Vice President for Home Entertainment KS Lee, and Bahrain-based AJM Kooheji Group’s Senior General Manager Sanjeev Awasthi.
Describing the new product, Mr Kim said it was more than a television – it was a source of information and entertainment. The electronics maker is now aiming for a 40 per cent market share of the 3-D industry in the region.
“We believe that our products will be able to offer distinguished, next generation 3-D technology to consumers in the Middle East and Africa, based on which we will target a 40 percent market share to become the No. 1 manufacturer of 3-D televisions,” he said. “LG has opened a new chapter in the development of world TV by bringing Cinema 3D to consumers in the region. It represents the absolute pinnacle of 3D TV entertainment using the very best of recent innovative technology from LG. The end result is a superior product that is sure to place us at the very forefront of TV markets around the world.”
He also said he was not sure in the beginning about how people would receive the product but its performance has indicated it has simply “revolutionised the way we watch television” in millions of homes across the globe. The new technology has completely eliminated the flicker associated with standard 3D viewing, and the tiredness and dizziness that can result by showing a single image rather than the two overlapping images of conventional 3D productions.
Mr Kim added: “LG’s goal of ensuring added comfort with a crystal clear and smooth 3D image is certified flicker-free by TUV and Intertek, two world-renowned technology testing agencies from Europe. By addressing the issue of flickering and cross-talk, LG has ensured that dizziness or even nausea that could affect people watching 3D is no longer an issue.”
The TV’s also promise a wide viewing angle and flexible viewing positions, unlike conventional 3D, while the new technology allows LG’s products to display images at 240 frames per second, around four times of that of conventional 3D, making HD 3D a reality. LG’s Light Boost technology delivers outstandingly bright and clear pictures, while a build in 2D-3D converter allows viewers to watch existing 2D content, or even play 2D games on the TV with a new dimension. Predictably, the TVs also come with a host of smart TV features like internet accessibility and a mouse-like ‘Magic Motion’ remote for ease of control.
But the biggest selling point for the new technology is the glasses, which weigh in at just 16 gm, less than half the weight of conventional 3D glasses. “We plan to provide four sets of 3D glasses with each TV set but discussions are on with the dealers to provide up to 10 in the coming days,” he said.
Sharing her experience, the Hollywood actress said that she was totally impressed by LG’s Cinema 3D TVs. “The picture is awesome and the 3D is incredible.”
Parliament website hacked
V L Srinivasan
Manama (Bahrain), May 28:
Unidentified hackers struck for the third time in as many days yesterday, this time defacing the website of the Council of Representatives.
Previous attacks over the past two days also targetted the website of DT's sister publication Al Ayam, as well as the Health Ministry portal.
Hackers have also attacked the websites of the Housing Ministry, the National Unity Gathering and other organisations in the past. All these websites were restored hours later.
A group calling itself ‘Human Rights’ is believed to be behind the attacks.
Speaking to DT, Head of Public Relations at the Council of Representatives Mahmeed Al Mahmeed, confirmed that the website came under attack and that IT specialists were dealing with the issue.
“I learnt about the incident in the morning and informed the officials concerned who are working to restore the website," he said.
The site, www.nuwab.gov.bh, provides information pertaining to all Lower House activities including legislation, the activities of various Parliamentary Committees and the agendas of the weekly sessions.
Manama (Bahrain), May 28:
Unidentified hackers struck for the third time in as many days yesterday, this time defacing the website of the Council of Representatives.
Previous attacks over the past two days also targetted the website of DT's sister publication Al Ayam, as well as the Health Ministry portal.
Hackers have also attacked the websites of the Housing Ministry, the National Unity Gathering and other organisations in the past. All these websites were restored hours later.
A group calling itself ‘Human Rights’ is believed to be behind the attacks.
Speaking to DT, Head of Public Relations at the Council of Representatives Mahmeed Al Mahmeed, confirmed that the website came under attack and that IT specialists were dealing with the issue.
“I learnt about the incident in the morning and informed the officials concerned who are working to restore the website," he said.
The site, www.nuwab.gov.bh, provides information pertaining to all Lower House activities including legislation, the activities of various Parliamentary Committees and the agendas of the weekly sessions.
Twitter diplomacy!
V L Srinivasan
Manama (Bahrain), May 27:
How do two world leaders converse with each other in case of an emergency? Through a hotline, one would assume. However, when Swedish Foreign Minister Carl Bildt recently tried to contact his Bahraini counterpart Shaikh Khalid bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, it was the social networking site Twitter that came to his rescue.
Mr. Bildt was attempting to contact Shaikh Khalid who is currently part of a delegation accompanying Crown Prince and Deputy Supreme Commander HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa on a visit to Europe. However, he could not get in touch with him.
Perhaps as a last resort, Mr. Bildt took full advantage of the digital age and sent a message to Shaikh Khalid on Twitter which was read by millions of fellow Twitter users.
The tweet, sent at around 10.30pm GMT on Wednesday from @carlbildt, read: “@khalidalkhalifa Trying to get in touch with you on an issue.”
The message was sent from an iPad by Mr. Bildt, who is prolific user of the site, and was apparently in reply to a tweet by Shaikh Khalid around three hours earlier in which he referred to the Crown Prince’s meeting with British Foreign Secretary William Hague on Wednesday.
Shaikh Khalid replied to Mr. Bildt, stating: “Nice to hear from you to catch up on matters. Your tweet caught the world’s interest.”
Indeed, Mr. Bildt’s message was retweeted several times by amused web users.
Manama (Bahrain), May 27:
How do two world leaders converse with each other in case of an emergency? Through a hotline, one would assume. However, when Swedish Foreign Minister Carl Bildt recently tried to contact his Bahraini counterpart Shaikh Khalid bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, it was the social networking site Twitter that came to his rescue.
Mr. Bildt was attempting to contact Shaikh Khalid who is currently part of a delegation accompanying Crown Prince and Deputy Supreme Commander HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa on a visit to Europe. However, he could not get in touch with him.
Perhaps as a last resort, Mr. Bildt took full advantage of the digital age and sent a message to Shaikh Khalid on Twitter which was read by millions of fellow Twitter users.
The tweet, sent at around 10.30pm GMT on Wednesday from @carlbildt, read: “@khalidalkhalifa Trying to get in touch with you on an issue.”
The message was sent from an iPad by Mr. Bildt, who is prolific user of the site, and was apparently in reply to a tweet by Shaikh Khalid around three hours earlier in which he referred to the Crown Prince’s meeting with British Foreign Secretary William Hague on Wednesday.
Shaikh Khalid replied to Mr. Bildt, stating: “Nice to hear from you to catch up on matters. Your tweet caught the world’s interest.”
Indeed, Mr. Bildt’s message was retweeted several times by amused web users.
21-year-old woman stopped at Delhi airport
V L Srinivasan
Manama (Bahrain), June 21:
The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel recently stopped a 21-year-old woman from the North Indian city of Amritsar from flying to Bahrain. Scheduled to fly by Gulf Air flight GF-137, from Delhi to Bahrain, the woman was found crying at Terminal 3 of the Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA), New Delhi.
The distressed woman alleged she was being forced to travel to Bahrain by her maternal grandmother and an agent. “We are investigating the case and a team has been formed to apprehend the people behind the offence,” Deputy Commissioner at IGIA RA Sanjeev told DT.
However, he parried questions on whether the investigating authorities would approach Interior Ministry officials in Bahrain. Another official said that it would depend on the outcome of the investigation.
This is the second time the woman has been rescued by the police. The victim and some other girls were coming to Bahrain three months ago along with two agents but the latter were arrested while the girls were interrogated and sent back to their native places. She had already worked as a bar dancer in Dubai last year.
According to a report, the complainant is an orphan and was assured Rs40,000 (approx BD400) while she was in Dubai. When she could not get the money, she attempted suicide and was extradited to India. A case has been filed under sections 365 and 367/34 for kidnapping.
Bahrain enacted an anti-trafficking legislation three years ago. The law prohibits trafficking of persons for sexual and non-sexual purposes. It also defines human trafficking as transportation, transfer, harbouring, or receiving persons, by means of threat or the use of force or other forms of coercion, abduction, fraud, deceit, abuse of power or of position or any other direct or indirect unlawful means.
Under the law, those convicted of any form of trafficking can be jailed or fined or both. The prison term ranges from three to 15 years, whereas the fine has been set between BD2,000 and BD10,000. It can be much higher depending upon the circumstances.
Manama (Bahrain), June 21:
The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel recently stopped a 21-year-old woman from the North Indian city of Amritsar from flying to Bahrain. Scheduled to fly by Gulf Air flight GF-137, from Delhi to Bahrain, the woman was found crying at Terminal 3 of the Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA), New Delhi.
The distressed woman alleged she was being forced to travel to Bahrain by her maternal grandmother and an agent. “We are investigating the case and a team has been formed to apprehend the people behind the offence,” Deputy Commissioner at IGIA RA Sanjeev told DT.
However, he parried questions on whether the investigating authorities would approach Interior Ministry officials in Bahrain. Another official said that it would depend on the outcome of the investigation.
This is the second time the woman has been rescued by the police. The victim and some other girls were coming to Bahrain three months ago along with two agents but the latter were arrested while the girls were interrogated and sent back to their native places. She had already worked as a bar dancer in Dubai last year.
According to a report, the complainant is an orphan and was assured Rs40,000 (approx BD400) while she was in Dubai. When she could not get the money, she attempted suicide and was extradited to India. A case has been filed under sections 365 and 367/34 for kidnapping.
Bahrain enacted an anti-trafficking legislation three years ago. The law prohibits trafficking of persons for sexual and non-sexual purposes. It also defines human trafficking as transportation, transfer, harbouring, or receiving persons, by means of threat or the use of force or other forms of coercion, abduction, fraud, deceit, abuse of power or of position or any other direct or indirect unlawful means.
Under the law, those convicted of any form of trafficking can be jailed or fined or both. The prison term ranges from three to 15 years, whereas the fine has been set between BD2,000 and BD10,000. It can be much higher depending upon the circumstances.
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