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Podcast
A podcast is a program made available in digital format
for download over the Internet. A podcast series
usually features one or more recurring hosts engaged
in a discussion about a particular topic or current event.
For example, an episodic series of digital audio or video
files that a user can download to a personal device to
listen to at a time of their choosing. Podcasting is the
preparation and distribution of audio files using RSS
feeds to the devices of subscribed users. Streaming
applications and podcasting services provide a convenient and integrated way to manage a personal
consumption queue across many podcast sources and playback devices. Many podcast series provide
an associated website with links and show notes, guest biographies, transcripts, additional resources,
commentary, and even a community forum dedicated to discussing the show’s content. A podcaster
normally buys this service from a podcast hosting company like SoundCloud or Libsyn.

WEB-BASED SERVICES
Web-based Services that let a user conduct personal and financial transactions using the Internet.

E-governance
E-governance refers to the use of information technology by the national or local government to
provide information and services to its citizens. Its aim is to fulfil the requirements of a common man at
affordable cost and in fastest possible time.
Several government websites have been setup to provide various services such as birth/ death registration,
online tax payment, railway ticket booking, Right to Information (RTI) and citizen’s complaints redressal
system. E-governance helps the government to perform in an efficient and transparent manner.
The website www.india.gov.in, also known as National Portal of India is a single window access to
information and services being provided by the various Indian Government agencies.

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