So you're saying Feb 16, 2005 was the date .in, .co.in, .net.in, .gen.in were available to people outside India? They were all released to people outside India at the same time?
from the New Year to Jan 21, 2005 ==> for registered trademark owners
Feb 16, 2005 ==> general registration
I dont think there are any consideration for early registration for those who reside in India unless you are one of the TM holders