The CAScading effect
Read an article on rediff, on CAS (Conditional Access System). excerpt:

Why is CAS being introduced?

CAS is being introduced by the government with the intention of providing cable television to consumers at affordable rates so that they pay for only what they actually see.

But current dynamics will prevent this from happening and consumers will in fact end up paying between Rs 240-Rs 300 per month (plus Rs 100-200 to install the set-top box) to view their favourite channels.

The current nationwide average expense for cable households is Rs 157 per month.


well..looks like I would have to forget my idiot box once this is in place.

V-rep: whats in the future ?

Native minds has a very interesting product called v-reps that aims to give surfers more real life experience by engaging in natural conversation. Check out the v-rep demo.

Just wondering if this web-site representative could be extended to call-center voice rep. It would really give the "cheap" offshore call-centers run for their money.
Who knows one day you might be talking with a bot to find status about credit cards, bills etc.