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We’ve taken comparison shots using the Nokia Lumia 925 and a number of its closest competitors, the same low-lit scenes using the automatic settings for all the pictures. We’ve avoided the temptation to make comments, but we think that the differences are pretty striking.

Tea for two

Sony Xperia Z

iPhone 5

Samsung Galaxy S4

HTC One

Nokia Lumia 925

We’ll show you what difference the Nokia Lumia Amber Update makes to the photos from the Nokia Lumia 920 in the coming weeks…

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The Day of Vesak commemorates the birth of the Buddha, his attainment of enlightenment, and his passing away. An extraordinary aspect of the occasion is that the three incidents took place on the same day but different years. In 2013, this significant day coincides with 24 May.

The Buddha taught mutual loving-kindness and forbearance for the sake of peace and happiness in society. Since these principles are shared by the United Nations Charter, the United Nations declared that Visakha Puja was a day of universal significance, and directed that observances be held, as appropriate, at the United Nations Headquarters and other United Nations offices each year.

As host of the World Day of Vesak celebration 2013, Thailand has invited a number of Buddhist leaders and monks from all over the world to join the celebration. Buddhamonthon, a Buddhist religious center in Nakhon Pathom province, is the focal point of the celebration. The Buddhist leaders and monks will join a candle-lit procession at Buddhamonthon on 22 May.

As part of the 10th anniversary of the celebration of United Nations Day of Vesak, Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University, a public Buddhist university in Wang Noi district of Ayutthaya province, will join various organizations in holding an international conference on 21-22 May at the United Nations Conference Center in Bangkok.

The conference focuses on the theme “Education and Global Citizenship: A Buddhist Perspective.” There will be a panel discussion in commemoration of the celebration of the 100th birthday anniversary of His Holiness Somdet Phra Nyanasamvara, the Supreme Patriarch of Thailand, in 2013.

In her message for the United Nations Day of Vesak celebration, Ms. Irina Bokova, Director-General of UNESCO, cited education as the best way to build peace from within, by giving everyone the tools they need for self-fulfillment. On a planet under pressure, education is a force to shape new ways of thinking and acting, to build resilient societies able to adapt to change and mitigate its impact. Fostering global citizenship through education is essential for building genuine and lasting peace. It is vital also for laying the foundations for more inclusive and sustainable development.

Meanwhile, a Buddhism week in celebration of Visakha Puja will be held at the Sanam Luang ceremonial site in Bangkok between 18 and 24 May. According to Deputy Prime Minister and Education Minister Phongthep Thepkanjana, the Buddhism week is also meant to celebrate the 2,600th anniversary of the enlightenment of the Buddha, or Buddhajayanti.

Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn will preside over the opening of the Buddhism week on 18 May.

source: http://thailand.prd.go.th/view_news.php?id=6749&a=2

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Promotion price : THB 2,900+ per night (INCLUDING BREAKFAST!)
*Regular room rate 5,500.00 THB.
Offer expires 31 May 2013! BOOK NOW and SAVE at http://www.centrepoint.com/hotel/products.aspx?branch_id=4
Complimentary late check-out until 16.00 hrs. (subject to availability)

Comfortable room with 1 king bed or twin bed (on request), 1 bathroom (Automatic Toilet Seat), the specious living space, comprising retreat, kitchen, dining area, workstation and a washing machine.

• Free of charge for child under 12 years when using the existing bedding, exclude breakfast.
• Extra bed charge THB 1,070+ per set per night (maximum 1 set).

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x3 ‘MEGA SAVER OFFERS’ for The Splendid One-Bedroom Suite 76 Sq.m. at Centre Point Sukhumvit, Bangkok

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THB 2,940+ per night
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This Luxurious Accommodation is available in ‘Colonial’ or ‘Thai contemporary’ style comprising of:
1 Bedroom with a King-size bed,
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* The Regular room rate for this Luxurious Accommodation is at 7,000.00 THB

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By R.JAI KRISHNA

NEW DELHI—Nokia Corp., NOK1V.HE +0.30% seeking to regain ground in smartphones, unveiled a $99 touch-screen model for India and other emerging markets.

Along with the Nokia Asha 501, the Finnish company also unveiled Thursday the Asha platform that will run on it. Nokia said it’s designed to allow wider access to application developers.

Once the world’s largest phone maker, Nokia has struggled to compete in the high-end smartphone market dominated by Apple Inc. AAPL -0.96% and Samsung Electronics Co. 005930.SE +1.81% Adding to its woes is stiff low-end competition from Chinese and Indian makers. India’s Micromax Informatics Ltd. sells a smartphone for as little as $65. And Samsung has devices going for less than $110, making it an increasing threat in India for Nokia, which until last year had a dominant market share there.

With its leap into low-cost smartphones, Nokia is continuing its push to grow in fast-growing emerging markets despite fierce competition and razor-thin margins. With the Asha platform, it’s also making a fresh push in smartphone operating systems, a market dominated by Apple’s iOS and Google Inc.’s GOOG -0.48% Android. Despite its scale and relationship with carriers, Nokia hasn’t been able to attract developers to create good native applications, and in 2011 it dropped its Symbian platform in favor of Microsoft Corp.’s MSFT -0.94% Windows.

“With the new Asha platform, developers will be incentivized to deliver those quality apps, previously found only on high-end smartphones, thanks to unprecedented volumes and reach opportunities through one distribution channel and a single platform,” said Nokia head of developer experiences Marco Argenti in a statement.

Chief Executive Stephen Elop noted at the launch event in New Delhi Thursday that some analysts forecast the market for sub-$100 smartphones could be worth $40 billion in two years.

“The Asha 501 and Asha platform we believe will reinvent the affordable smartphone category,” Mr. Elop said.

Source: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323744604578472311649059522.html

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Located in the popular Watthana, the JW Marriott Hotel Bangkok is known for its luxury and exceptional service. Suan Lum Night Bazaar is within a 10-minute drive away, and the property offers free parking.

The JW Marriott Hotel Bangkok provides a range of premium services for guests, such as 24-hour security, supervised child care/activities and 24 hours room service. Facilities at the hotel include a kids pool, a laundry service and a beauty centre. Other features include a coffee bar, a hair salon and a cafeteria.

Every well-equipped room at the JW Marriott Hotel Bangkok includes a flat-screen TV, a kitchenette and cable / satellite channels. They also have tea and coffee making facilities, a DVD player and a hair dryer. Rooms are also equipped with internet access.

The JW Marriott Hotel Bangkok’s bar has a varied drinks menu, and Thai, Chinese and American cuisine can be enjoyed at the unique restaurant.

Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) is less than a 30-minute drive from the JW Marriott Hotel Bangkok. Soi Cowboy, Central Chidlom and Terminal 21 are within walking distance from the hotel.

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When Microsoft introduced a preview of its email service Outlook last year, it looked like its predecessor Hotmail would stick around. Now, Hotmail is being nudged out by Outlook.

Hotmail will soon be a thing of the past. That’s because Microsoft is making its email service outlook available world wide. Ultimately transferring 300 million hotmail users in the process.

The transition will be gradual.  At first, users can choose whether to make the switch immediately or postpone it. But, by the end of the summer, Microsoft expects all Hotmail users to have moved to Outlook.

Hotmail devotees will still be able to use their original email address but the actual interface will look like outlook.

For most customers the change could be painless. Outlook is seen as a relative to hotmail which reduces the chances of scaring away users.

But there’s no way of knowing how people will react to the changes; especially if they’ve developed an attachment to Hotmail.

Source: http://fox2now.com/2013/02/20/hotmail-replaced-with-outlook-by-microsoft/

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Indothaitrade.com: For those who do not know you, who is Komal Gandhi?

Komal: I am very traditional and shy type of girl. I like simple things in life. Have been regretted, have been accepted, life goes on. I am far removed from the glamorous woman.

Infact when i am not working or even when i go to office, i have almost no makeup on. But i am equally amazed at how i like to see others manages to look so stylish.

Indothaitrade.com: When did you first decide that you want to be a model?

Komal: For me it was never decided or plan to be a model. While i was working in an export company, a photographer friend messaged me saying she need to update her folio with different types of faces. And after that it was never turning back for me. Those pictures were spotted by few other professional photographers and eventually few pictures taken by different photographers were published in some catalouges and websites promoting their work such as advertising for Makeup artist, new product etc…

Indothaitrade.com: Apart from your modeling, are you doing anything else?

Komal: Yes i am an Executive Reservation in Thomas Cook UK ‘Travel Agency’

Komal: Besides Photoshoots for various products, or rampwalk, the particular difficult part comes during an audition for such as TV commercials or movie for a specific roles. There is no doubt that you have an acting skills or you have done any films or TV commercials before, but at the audition place, you meet many other actors or models or friends who are competing you.

Indothaitrade.com: Which Fashion Show was your favorite to have participated in?

Komal: During Miss India Worldwide 2012 for ‘Priscilla Bhikha’ from South Africa.

Indothaitrade.com: Does Thailand have any more Indian/Thai Indian Models? Why do you think this is the case?

Komal: Yes ofcourse. There are numerous of  indian people/models who are engaged to different modelling agencies or local agents.

Indothaitrade.com: What are some of the problems you face as a young, (Thai Indian) model?

Komal: I honestly did not face any problem as far as i was concerned that i will do only limited projects during that time. That time i was working full time in a travel agency and i hardly used to go for any shoots which was only during weekends. That time i was very new. It started moving slow and steadily.

Komal: Modelling is distinguished from other types of public performance, such as an acting, dancing or mime artist. Although the boundary is not well defined. appearing in a movie or play is almost never considered Modelling. Size, height or physical doesn’t really matter if requirement is for a movie or TV Commercials.

Indothaitrade.com: How do you keep your body structure and appearance this gorgeous?

Komal: I am not a fitness mantra really. But i try to go to the gym or do yoga at least thrice a week for an hour. Besides that i uses walking as an exercise, swimming and loves dancing.

Indothaitrade.com: Do you have any event or shows coming up which you think people should look out for ?

Komal:For this year Miss India Worldwide 2013 i tried few of my indian model friend to look out for, but something went missing and this year no No Miss India Thailand was participated. I hope we could deal and make someone succesfull to participate next year (hopefully).

Indothaitrade.com: What advice would you give to the upcoming young Thai Indian models?

Komal: Ascertain for yourself if you really want to be a part of any pageant or want to be a model or an actor and then if your heart echoes a ‘Yes’ just go for it to the full throttle. Let then nothing come in the way of you and your dreams.

Source: http://indothaitrade.com/2013/04/rising-star-in-the-thai-indian-modeling-industry-to-take-centre-stage-step-forward-komal-gandhi/

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