Spectrum frequency and uses

Source: Business Line. Spectrum frequency and uses: S.NoSpectrum frequencyUsed byUses 1.  540 Khz  AM Radio  Used by All India Radio 2.  5.95 Mhz-26.1 Mhz  Short Wave Radio  Radio stations to transmit over long distance 3.  54-88 Mhz  Doordarshan  Channels 2-6 4.  88-108 Mhz  FM Radio  FM Radio channels 5.  145-860 Mhz  Cable TV  Cable TV channels use wide range of frequencies 6.  800-1900 Mhz  Mobile Phones  2G mobile services 7.  2100 Mhz  Mobile Phones  3G mobile services 8.  2300 Mhz  Broadband Wireless  LTE and WiMax service providers 9.  2500 Mhz  S Band  Satellite services  … [Read more...]

Mahatma Gandhi & Sabarmati Ashram

Sabarmati ashram in Ahmedabad

  Martyrs'day (January 30) special article.  I visited Mahatma Gandhi's ashram on the occasion of Republic day. Sabarmati Ashram was built in 1917 on the bank of Sabarmati River in Ahmedabad and attracted nation attention in 1930 when Gandhiji started "Dandi march" from Ashram on March 12.   Sabarmati River from Ashram: This river originates near Mount Abu area in Aravali hills (Rajasthan). Ahmedabad city is situated on the banks of Sabarmati River.    Mahatma Gandhiji's room at Sabarmati Ashram: Bapuji used to discuss strategies with Indian National Congress leaders in this small room.    Dandi march route map:    Mahatma Gandhi's autograph:    Mahatma Gandhi reading a book:    Mahatma Gandhi life - highights:    Gandhi in pensive mood after demise of Kasturba Gandhi:    Father of Nation after assassination: Mahatma Gandhi was assassinated on January 30, 1948 by Nathuram Godse.    India & Pakistan as on August 14, 1947: lot of changes occured. Indira Gandhi played crucial role in the formation of Bangladesh while Sardar Vallabhai Patel was the architect of modern India (home minister at that time).    Gandhiji statue at Sabarmati Ashram:    Source: Sabarmati Ashram, Ahmedabad (Gujarat)  Please share your views.  … [Read more...]