Along with X6,Nokia has been kind enough to bundle a new generation of headphone - Wh701. And no matter what i say about the phone, the headphones are brilliant. Probably the most brilliant made by Nokia till date.
The headphones are too good in noise cancellation. They are of the earbud type, but still they are good enough. The music quality is good, and the beats coming out are good for a music freak. The built quality is good, but i still have concerns regarding the ruggedness and lifetime of the rubberised headphone wires.
One thing i liked the mostly about this was the fact that it was able to stablize the high notes in the rock tracks. For the first time "What i've done" by Linkin Park didn't seem to tearing my head apart, such high music stablization is there. This is one seriously notable feature that isn't available even in the iPod.
But those like me who idolize rap would be disappointed. The thump factor may be very high, but the bass factor has diminished quite a lot, primarily due to noise stablization. The BASS effects in OMG by Usher and Have a party by G Unit has been diminished brutually,which actually the fun factor away. This is something Nokia needs to address if it wishes to be adopted by rappers(like Flo Rida, who featured the 5800XM in his Right Round video) and thus the rap society.
I'd conclude by saying that in case you're a rock fan and you own a Nokia's handset which supports Wh701,just don't waste time, just go out there and buy it. A great accessory for Nokia.
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
End phone conversations politely
In the ongoing world scenario,people have forgotten the basic civic senses on how to behave and be polite. Here's a useful guide on how to end a conversation politely. It did have some points that i found useful and new. Here they are
1)Ask if its urgent
Before hanging up,ask if the matter's he's talking about is urgent,especially when a friend or a family member calls.
2)Be Truthful
Be as truthful as possible. Don't lie when its not necessary. State your business, and tell that you're going to call up when you get some time.
3)Be firm while being soft
Convey your message properly,while being firm. A sentence like "I hope you understand, i have some work to attend to" sounds way much better than "I'm busy".
4)Explain Them Well
When someone close calls you,tell them clearly about your situation in detail, and your inability to talk. Being cold and apathetic can hurt the other one on the phone.
5)Send them a message
In case you can't attend the call at all, or have to abruptly hang up, just send them a message, explaining the reason and do say that you'll come back to it.
Hope some of you find something new to learn from them
1)Ask if its urgent
Before hanging up,ask if the matter's he's talking about is urgent,especially when a friend or a family member calls.
2)Be Truthful
Be as truthful as possible. Don't lie when its not necessary. State your business, and tell that you're going to call up when you get some time.
3)Be firm while being soft
Convey your message properly,while being firm. A sentence like "I hope you understand, i have some work to attend to" sounds way much better than "I'm busy".
4)Explain Them Well
When someone close calls you,tell them clearly about your situation in detail, and your inability to talk. Being cold and apathetic can hurt the other one on the phone.
5)Send them a message
In case you can't attend the call at all, or have to abruptly hang up, just send them a message, explaining the reason and do say that you'll come back to it.
Hope some of you find something new to learn from them
Carpet Care Tips
After gettng sick of my carpet getting dirty easily, here are a few tips i found out for those who own pets. These tips are especially for them. Here they are
1)Go dark
Go for the darker shades of carpet and rugs. Lighter color are difficult to maintain.
2)Get it cleaned
In case your pet has urinated on the carpet,clean it immediately. Longer the stain stays,more stubborn it gets. Mix an equal ratio of water and liqud detergent,dip a soft clean cloth in the solution and wipe away the deposit.
3)Keep the hygiene
Vacuum your carpet and rugs regularly, and frequently in case you have pets roaming around, Because pet hair might warp and weft of the carpet and spoil the look if not removed.
4)Nail It
Your pet's nails might ruin the carpet by gettng stuck in the caret. In order to avoid this, cut the nails and keep them clean.
5)Place the doormat
Place the doormat at the entrance. This would help you by absorbing the dirt on the feet outside instead of making its way to the carpet.
Hope some of you out there got some nice ideas to ponder upon
1)Go dark
Go for the darker shades of carpet and rugs. Lighter color are difficult to maintain.
2)Get it cleaned
In case your pet has urinated on the carpet,clean it immediately. Longer the stain stays,more stubborn it gets. Mix an equal ratio of water and liqud detergent,dip a soft clean cloth in the solution and wipe away the deposit.
3)Keep the hygiene
Vacuum your carpet and rugs regularly, and frequently in case you have pets roaming around, Because pet hair might warp and weft of the carpet and spoil the look if not removed.
4)Nail It
Your pet's nails might ruin the carpet by gettng stuck in the caret. In order to avoid this, cut the nails and keep them clean.
5)Place the doormat
Place the doormat at the entrance. This would help you by absorbing the dirt on the feet outside instead of making its way to the carpet.
Hope some of you out there got some nice ideas to ponder upon
Monday, September 13, 2010
CWG Preperations - A Commoner's View
I went out around one of the hosts of the commonwealth games, thinking whether i would even be able to even walk properly. The media had projected a very dirty image. Here's what i saw
At a few places,construction work is still going on as you can see in the photographs when seen keenly.
Thank god media hype is just a TRP gimmick sometimes
At a few places,construction work is still going on as you can see in the photographs when seen keenly.
Thank god media hype is just a TRP gimmick sometimes
Poor IFB Customer Service
On the 4th of this month, i had lodged a complaint with IFB regarding an issue with the cavity. There seemed to be sparks appearing in the cavity of the microwave the last time we used it. And it also created marks in the cavity.. I was committed that the complain would be addressed within the following 48hours, and someone will call up. I again complained on the 10th, and they informed that they had lodged a remainder for it.
Till now, no-one has called up, forget about addressing the matter. With this poor response, i wonder whether they would even issue the matter before the 15th of october,the day when the warranty expires.
Surprisingly, i came to know that my dad's bank I.I.B.I. Ltd had once loaned IFB once some years back, and he was himself monitoring the matter. And the response for payback of the loaning was the same - dull and slow. It was only after the bank sold off the shares of IFB that they had recieved as guarantuee that they were able to recover the loan amount(considering that the bank loans only industries, and the minimum loanable amount being in billions of rupees).
Wondering if IFB's gonna improve the service or stay the way they are...
Eco-Friendly Advice/Tips
Tips to be eco-friendly everyday
Here are a few tips i found out how to be more eco-friendly.
1)Reuse and recycle
Use a large bin in the house for recycling. Try to collect all the water bottles,empty tin cans, paper cups,etc in the bin, and later check out what all from it can be reused. Encouraging kids to reuse the bottles and go slow on 'the environmently hazardous products.
2)Plant Plants in the yard
Dedicate a small corner in your house for a herb garden. In case the space is insufficient in your house, then just put some pots in the balcony. Try growing oyur own vegetables there. You can grow tomatoes,chilli's and mints, as they are easier to grow and maintain. You can also grow sprout vegetables.
3)Switch Off and conserve
Just make it a point to switch off any electronic or electrical appliance whenever you're not in room ,or they're not required. Use energy saver bulbs like CFL's and BEE star bulbs instead of the conventional bulbs.
4)Save water
Use the shower on low intensity. Keep the taps closed while you're brushing or shaving. Use a mug to wash your face. All these small steps will prevent the use of excessive water to a good extent. In case there are any leaky pipes,taps or faucets, get them fixed.
5)Reduce paper usage
Pay online for all the bills that have the facility for e-payment. Avoid taking unnecessary printouts. For invitations, go for telephonic invitations or e-invitations. In case you need to print,print on both sides of the sheet(back to back printing). Reuse paper for making lists like grocery,to do, etc.
Hope they find place in your lifestyle. Afterall, the resources are limited, and its only us who can stop all the Global warming and resource depletion because of them.
Here are a few tips i found out how to be more eco-friendly.
1)Reuse and recycle
Use a large bin in the house for recycling. Try to collect all the water bottles,empty tin cans, paper cups,etc in the bin, and later check out what all from it can be reused. Encouraging kids to reuse the bottles and go slow on 'the environmently hazardous products.
2)Plant Plants in the yard
Dedicate a small corner in your house for a herb garden. In case the space is insufficient in your house, then just put some pots in the balcony. Try growing oyur own vegetables there. You can grow tomatoes,chilli's and mints, as they are easier to grow and maintain. You can also grow sprout vegetables.
3)Switch Off and conserve
Just make it a point to switch off any electronic or electrical appliance whenever you're not in room ,or they're not required. Use energy saver bulbs like CFL's and BEE star bulbs instead of the conventional bulbs.
4)Save water
Use the shower on low intensity. Keep the taps closed while you're brushing or shaving. Use a mug to wash your face. All these small steps will prevent the use of excessive water to a good extent. In case there are any leaky pipes,taps or faucets, get them fixed.
5)Reduce paper usage
Pay online for all the bills that have the facility for e-payment. Avoid taking unnecessary printouts. For invitations, go for telephonic invitations or e-invitations. In case you need to print,print on both sides of the sheet(back to back printing). Reuse paper for making lists like grocery,to do, etc.
Hope they find place in your lifestyle. Afterall, the resources are limited, and its only us who can stop all the Global warming and resource depletion because of them.
Computer Maintenance Tips
Hey everyone
Here's a list of a few steps that you can take to speed up your computer. These are basic, important but commonly ignored tips.
1)Keep it light
Delete every unusued programs from your computer. The same applies for every unused file hogging up space on the computer. And keep the recycle bin empty(files in recycle bin are as good as undeleted because they still hog up memory).
2)Minimise the number of startup programs
Orevent any unnecessart application to startup automatically when the computer starts up. These startup applications slowen your computer by running unnecessary background programs that you dont need to use at the moment. This fastens your computer's boot time.
3)Manage your Drive properly
Keep the free disk space of all your drives above 15%. This helps the computer find the files on the hard drive quickly. Prefer installing programs on any partition other than the one holding the operating system.
4)Guard against Viruses and Trojans
Install a good effective antivirus on your computer which doesn't slow your system. A good spyware scanner may also be installed(in case your computer is more prone to trojans). They help in keeping your files free from their bad effects, and keeps the computer fast. Also update your Windows whenever possible, as it also plays a major role in improving security and efficiency of the computer.
5)Some points to remember
Do not delete the shared files on your computer. Some programs use the same file,and the system can stop working if you delete such files. Better find out about the file before deleting it from the computer.
Hope these tips were handy for you guys. Comments are welcomed.
Here's a list of a few steps that you can take to speed up your computer. These are basic, important but commonly ignored tips.
1)Keep it light
Delete every unusued programs from your computer. The same applies for every unused file hogging up space on the computer. And keep the recycle bin empty(files in recycle bin are as good as undeleted because they still hog up memory).
2)Minimise the number of startup programs
Orevent any unnecessart application to startup automatically when the computer starts up. These startup applications slowen your computer by running unnecessary background programs that you dont need to use at the moment. This fastens your computer's boot time.
3)Manage your Drive properly
Keep the free disk space of all your drives above 15%. This helps the computer find the files on the hard drive quickly. Prefer installing programs on any partition other than the one holding the operating system.
4)Guard against Viruses and Trojans
Install a good effective antivirus on your computer which doesn't slow your system. A good spyware scanner may also be installed(in case your computer is more prone to trojans). They help in keeping your files free from their bad effects, and keeps the computer fast. Also update your Windows whenever possible, as it also plays a major role in improving security and efficiency of the computer.
5)Some points to remember
Do not delete the shared files on your computer. Some programs use the same file,and the system can stop working if you delete such files. Better find out about the file before deleting it from the computer.
Hope these tips were handy for you guys. Comments are welcomed.
Indian on top yet again....
On Sunday, September 12,2010 , an Indian wrestler Sushil Kumar won the international world boxing championship's top spot by defeating his Russian opponent Gagrapov in his homegrounds in Russia only. And this all is when he wasn't given much support by the Indian government. And by doing so, he became the first Indian to do so(and thats after when Indians have been winning gold in wrestlng,but never a champonship).
Way to go Sushil... We're all proud of you
Product Review - Cadbury Bournville
People nowadays prefer dark chocolate as gifts over the traditional sweets as its becoming a fashionable trend nowadays. So, i thought to gift a Cadbury Bournville. But before that, i myself tasted one. here's what i came across. I went for the Bournville Raisin and Nuts one.
Bournville comes in a nice packing. The outer cover is good,infact better than those of other Cadbury products. Unwrapping it gives you a cover which states the fact that the chocolate contains 44% cocoa. Anyways, ignoring it, i open the foil. The foil is above average foil that i've seen in such bar chocolates. Infact, the foil reminds me of the Ferrero Rocher's wrapping foil. Unwrapping it, i come to the main thing - the chololate
The chocolate's dark looks just make you tempted to have it. Cadbury has been kind enough to cut the chocolate peces according to the size(not unlike the small 5gram dairy milk, where the pieces are just too large).
And on putting them in the mouth, here's what they taste like. A bitter cocoa base, with occasional sweetening( primarily because of raisins and apricot kernels). The chocolate also has cashewnuts which make it crunchy.
And when the chocolate ends, thats when you realise that you had it. This was one chocolate which didn't get stuck in my teeth(unlike the traditional dairy milk,which always gets stuck). Its good for those who love pure healthy chocolate which makes you rejoice the fact that you're not wasting your money on simple plain chocolate.
I give it a 8/10 .
A new solution to your problems - Indian Kundli Astrology Predictions
Have you ever felt like "Why is this happening to me only" or "i dont know how bad things can go from this". If you've been thinking similarly, this post is just for your relief.
Ancient Vedic Kundli Astrology has been there for countless years, ever since the times of the vedas that this science exists. And based on my experiences, i can bet on it. Its scarily accurate, provided that the astrologist you're consulting is a good one . Kundli astrology is also used in matchmaking for ensuring the strength and longevity of the marriage.
Kundli astrology is an ancient science of predicting the future of a man taking into consideration what the planetary positions were at his time of birth. The fact that every planet affects a person's nature , mind and body is taken as the base for Kundli.
A kundli is representation of the planetary positions of a person when he s born. Every natural element around the newborn is considered while his Kundli is being made. The logic's simple. Everything influences the nature and physique of a man. A simple exampleof it would be the rising tides at full moon. Whenever the moon is closer to the Earth,its gravitational forces cause water on Earth to rise high, which we know as high tide. High tides causes blood pressure related issues in all humans. And everyone knows high blood pressure causes pulpitation,increased anxiety and discomfort, tensions, and even several serous consequences. And thats one reason why persons suffering from heart ailments aren't allowed to go to the hill stations.
All my audience from western nations would be havng a doubt on it, with some even considering it a blind faith, or just a myth. My fellow humans, its a SCIENCE, a planetary physical science. And the creators of this science are the oldest living human race on the planet. In case you're history isn't strong, here's for the record that the Indus valley civilization was one of the primary human civilizations, and India happens to be a part of that civilization.
And the thing's simple. For example, just try using some software like Kundli Professional(available on czonendia.com). Just enter your exact date of birth,time of birth, and location of birth. And press the F11 button. And your rough future would be displayed in the Varshphal section. Here's a demonstration i'm giving with my licensed copy. Just enter the name,date of birth,time zone, birth place and the varshphal duration(the time period for which you want to see the predictions) in the from column. and press F11.
In the popup window, select the Varshphal pages too see the prediction. The predictions look something like this.
And in case you want a detailed precise prediction of your future, try consulting some good astrologist. Acharya Keshav Dev of Vivekanand Ashram,Khureji,New Delhi or Dr Prem Kumar Sharma in New Delhi are a few good astrologists. Acharya Keshav Dev is a well known astrologer, who is known for is unique in-depth and precise predictions. Even my family members trust him after they had once met him, and found his prediction becoming true after several years. Dr Prem Kumar Sharma is a qualified mechanical engineer, a researcher who obtained his doctorate with a gold medal. Even he is a good astrologer, with many multinational companies consulting him, and newspapers giving his column for years. And in case you need information about them, or about contacting them, just google it once.
So the next time you're in a mess, just check out your Kundli. They might just help you out.
Ancient Vedic Kundli Astrology has been there for countless years, ever since the times of the vedas that this science exists. And based on my experiences, i can bet on it. Its scarily accurate, provided that the astrologist you're consulting is a good one . Kundli astrology is also used in matchmaking for ensuring the strength and longevity of the marriage.
Kundli astrology is an ancient science of predicting the future of a man taking into consideration what the planetary positions were at his time of birth. The fact that every planet affects a person's nature , mind and body is taken as the base for Kundli.
A kundli is representation of the planetary positions of a person when he s born. Every natural element around the newborn is considered while his Kundli is being made. The logic's simple. Everything influences the nature and physique of a man. A simple exampleof it would be the rising tides at full moon. Whenever the moon is closer to the Earth,its gravitational forces cause water on Earth to rise high, which we know as high tide. High tides causes blood pressure related issues in all humans. And everyone knows high blood pressure causes pulpitation,increased anxiety and discomfort, tensions, and even several serous consequences. And thats one reason why persons suffering from heart ailments aren't allowed to go to the hill stations.
All my audience from western nations would be havng a doubt on it, with some even considering it a blind faith, or just a myth. My fellow humans, its a SCIENCE, a planetary physical science. And the creators of this science are the oldest living human race on the planet. In case you're history isn't strong, here's for the record that the Indus valley civilization was one of the primary human civilizations, and India happens to be a part of that civilization.
And the thing's simple. For example, just try using some software like Kundli Professional(available on czonendia.com). Just enter your exact date of birth,time of birth, and location of birth. And press the F11 button. And your rough future would be displayed in the Varshphal section. Here's a demonstration i'm giving with my licensed copy. Just enter the name,date of birth,time zone, birth place and the varshphal duration(the time period for which you want to see the predictions) in the from column. and press F11.
In the popup window, select the Varshphal pages too see the prediction. The predictions look something like this.
And in case you want a detailed precise prediction of your future, try consulting some good astrologist. Acharya Keshav Dev of Vivekanand Ashram,Khureji,New Delhi or Dr Prem Kumar Sharma in New Delhi are a few good astrologists. Acharya Keshav Dev is a well known astrologer, who is known for is unique in-depth and precise predictions. Even my family members trust him after they had once met him, and found his prediction becoming true after several years. Dr Prem Kumar Sharma is a qualified mechanical engineer, a researcher who obtained his doctorate with a gold medal. Even he is a good astrologer, with many multinational companies consulting him, and newspapers giving his column for years. And in case you need information about them, or about contacting them, just google it once.
So the next time you're in a mess, just check out your Kundli. They might just help you out.
To The Tablet....or Not To the Tablet
There has been a craze for tablets this year. Ever since the Apple iPad has launched, there has been a 'senseless' hype by the 'brainless' celebs over it. And following are fans.
Personally, i've been looking at the tablets for sometime now, and i never found them much interesting. Though you can do anything with them on the move, but just look at their practicality. You still need a desktop for your full HD needs. Image processing,sound editing, SFX,virtualisation, etc need a full desktop. Without any optical drives, the tablets are a nuisance,considering that you want to play your console games. Plus limited storage,and limited expansion options make it a headache. Then you have vunerability issues with it. Then again, its not portable because its too big to fir in a pocket. Then what is it that makes people run over it. I keep on wondering.
And just in case you didn't read the para, here's the summation of the flaws i found
-Low computing strengths
-Bad replacement for phones or desktops
-Restricted onboard storage
-Limited expandable storage/No expandable storage
-NO OPTICAL drives
-Might even be harmful for the eyes if not held at a reasonable distance
I'd better prefer a netbook anyday. Infact, the ultrasmall netbooks by Sony are way much preferable for me than investing in a tablet.
Etisalat confused on India ??
Reuters on wednesday reported that Emirates Telecommunication, better known as Etisalat doesn't expect a deal with Reliance ADA communications in the year 2010. The global chief for Etisalat Jamal-ar Jarwan confirmed this, and also didn't rule out any investment in Aditya Birla's Idea cellular.
For me, this comes as a surprise as Etisalat's towers have again started working, and are now easily detectable even in far away regions of the National capital region like Dadri Link road and Greater Noida. And a company which has invested so much in towers doesn't make sense to buy stake in other 'to be' competitiors. AND thats after Etisalat holds a good 45% share in Etisalat DB. I find Etisalat to be pretty confused on what to do. They haven't even started commercial operations(thats as far as i know).
Wierd strategic policies companies have...
For me, this comes as a surprise as Etisalat's towers have again started working, and are now easily detectable even in far away regions of the National capital region like Dadri Link road and Greater Noida. And a company which has invested so much in towers doesn't make sense to buy stake in other 'to be' competitiors. AND thats after Etisalat holds a good 45% share in Etisalat DB. I find Etisalat to be pretty confused on what to do. They haven't even started commercial operations(thats as far as i know).
Wierd strategic policies companies have...
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Alternatives for your Blackberry Messenger
Suppose your favorite Blackberry Messenger service is down, or halted(probably due to your government), then here are a few alternatives for your Blackberry Messenger. Here they are
Trillan Messenger
A popular webmessenger for your BB. Probably more popular for its PC application, the Trillian messenger has been here for a very very long time(six years till what my memory serves,this was the first third party messenger i came to know about). It supports all major popular Im services like Yahoo,AIM,ICQ,MSN, Facebook, Gtalk, etc.
IM+ Lite
Probably the most popular messenger application for your BB after the BBM. It supports Yahoo,Gtalk, MSN to name a few. Though its price is higher than others mentioned in this post, but this messenger has the best review.
Mundu IM
Another one of the popular messengers for your BB. You can get a free trial of this messenger before actually purchasing it.
Hope you guys find this stuff useful
Trillan Messenger
A popular webmessenger for your BB. Probably more popular for its PC application, the Trillian messenger has been here for a very very long time(six years till what my memory serves,this was the first third party messenger i came to know about). It supports all major popular Im services like Yahoo,AIM,ICQ,MSN, Facebook, Gtalk, etc.
IM+ Lite
Probably the most popular messenger application for your BB after the BBM. It supports Yahoo,Gtalk, MSN to name a few. Though its price is higher than others mentioned in this post, but this messenger has the best review.
Mundu IM
Another one of the popular messengers for your BB. You can get a free trial of this messenger before actually purchasing it.
Hope you guys find this stuff useful
Monday, September 6, 2010
Is India ready for RnB-Rap ??
Is India really ready for Rap culture. Do Indians have a good understanding of what rap-hip hip culture stands for. This is one question 'm really confused on.
On one hand, artists like Karmacy and Jay Sean show that Indian mind is quite perfect to get Rap on its tips. But on the other hand,appreciation of mindless soulless rap shows that there is something wrong.
Indians do have a tendency of following the western culture. After being under British rule for 300 years, the western culture has a big impact on the Indian culture. But this specific culture which i believe is a creation of the American culture, is something new for the general Indian masses. Neither are there many big rap groups, nor any organisations to promote such. Its simply a genre in India which needs attention. Just the way rock culture has invaded India very strongly, someone should also help out clear the vision of the audence what is rap-hip hop culture actually. Its not about beats or girls or dope, but its about that state of mind one has when he takes everything in a specific manner, which is joyful yet serious on the base of the issue. Rappers like Eminem, P. Diddy, Nelly and Wyclef Jean have portrayed it wonderfully. The joyful nature of this culture is exhibited by the likes of Snoop Dogg and his D.P.G,Lil Wayne, Busta Rhymes and Timbaland.
Its high time India should know what Rap is ...
On one hand, artists like Karmacy and Jay Sean show that Indian mind is quite perfect to get Rap on its tips. But on the other hand,appreciation of mindless soulless rap shows that there is something wrong.
Indians do have a tendency of following the western culture. After being under British rule for 300 years, the western culture has a big impact on the Indian culture. But this specific culture which i believe is a creation of the American culture, is something new for the general Indian masses. Neither are there many big rap groups, nor any organisations to promote such. Its simply a genre in India which needs attention. Just the way rock culture has invaded India very strongly, someone should also help out clear the vision of the audence what is rap-hip hop culture actually. Its not about beats or girls or dope, but its about that state of mind one has when he takes everything in a specific manner, which is joyful yet serious on the base of the issue. Rappers like Eminem, P. Diddy, Nelly and Wyclef Jean have portrayed it wonderfully. The joyful nature of this culture is exhibited by the likes of Snoop Dogg and his D.P.G,Lil Wayne, Busta Rhymes and Timbaland.
Its high time India should know what Rap is ...
Dum judges on reality shows a nuisance
Lately I've been watching many reality shows, and have been really confused at some of the decisions that judges make. The reaction seemed biased, and unfair for the participants. They should understand that such biased unfair comments brings down the morale of those whose career's are at stake.
For example, in the show India's Got Talent(an Indian adaptation of AGT), judges Sonali Bendre,Kirron Kher, and Sajid Khan did pass very unjust comments on a group of violinists. Their performance was way above than what many others in the show performed that very night. Playing violin while dancing isn't a joke. And they called this an 'Average' performance which anyone could do. And instead they applauded for a guy Diwakar and his partner who performed some acrobatics in the name of dance. I mean, they were nice, but haven't we had enough of such acts every season. The last season had two such participants. Mr S. Bhan, who performed 'Shiva Tandava' was just BRILLIANT,AMAZING. Mr Nikhil Chinappa, the co-anchor for the show asks him what is that dance form, such an insult. Everyone in India knows whats "Shiva Tandava",even celebrities like Julia Roberts in the States know about it. And still he asks the name of the form - very disappointing. And there was a NONSENSE rapper called Pradeep. I mean, are the judges some numbskulls that they applaud and praise a WHACK (thats what bad nonsense rappers are called - as i've been told) ! What kind of a showmanship is this. Applaud the lunatics and demoralise the talented ones.
To such judges, i say that why don't you perform it yourself. Sajid,Kirron,Sonali, you should apologise on national television for such actions.
For example, in the show India's Got Talent(an Indian adaptation of AGT), judges Sonali Bendre,Kirron Kher, and Sajid Khan did pass very unjust comments on a group of violinists. Their performance was way above than what many others in the show performed that very night. Playing violin while dancing isn't a joke. And they called this an 'Average' performance which anyone could do. And instead they applauded for a guy Diwakar and his partner who performed some acrobatics in the name of dance. I mean, they were nice, but haven't we had enough of such acts every season. The last season had two such participants. Mr S. Bhan, who performed 'Shiva Tandava' was just BRILLIANT,AMAZING. Mr Nikhil Chinappa, the co-anchor for the show asks him what is that dance form, such an insult. Everyone in India knows whats "Shiva Tandava",even celebrities like Julia Roberts in the States know about it. And still he asks the name of the form - very disappointing. And there was a NONSENSE rapper called Pradeep. I mean, are the judges some numbskulls that they applaud and praise a WHACK (thats what bad nonsense rappers are called - as i've been told) ! What kind of a showmanship is this. Applaud the lunatics and demoralise the talented ones.
To such judges, i say that why don't you perform it yourself. Sajid,Kirron,Sonali, you should apologise on national television for such actions.
Link Picks
Hello Everyone
Here's my pick of sites for this edition. Hope you find them useful
blog.foradian.com
In case you aren't able to use the new Indian Rupee symbol, just download the indian rupee symbol rar file from this blog,and install it. The symbol will now be available everywhere where you have an option to change the font.
stuffyourucksack.com
A traveller has been travelling all over the globe,and wants things which can be distributed to the needy ones. Its not about money,you can donate thngs like old books too - things which people would find useful. He does post the specific needs at regular intervals. And there's no organsation or medium involved, its just you and him.
giveindia.org
If you're one of those who'd like to donate for charity, but dont know where to do so where the money gets to the cause, here's the site. This site allows you to donate the money directly to the organisation. You can choose the organisation type, cause served, and the option to select from organisations which match your taxation needs(e.g which organisation gives full tax exemption).
hungama.com
If you're interested in downloading legal music, and that too in your budget, then this is the site. Say goodbye to music piracy with this site. Unlimited monthly music download plans start at Rs199, and album downloads at Rs99. Individual tracks can be downloaded at Rs10 per track. Both Indian and international Music is available in the collection. Also available are many retro tracks and albums.
rockcontrol.com
If you're a budding rock artist, then this is your site. This site is looking for musicians who want to showcase ther creations. Managers for bands are also welcomed. great site to popularise your band, your works, and getting tips from the experts.
floorplanner.com
A brilliant site. This site allows you to plan the layout for your apartment and plan how the furniture is going to be arranged. The 3D view of the storey just makes it much interesting to use. A great site for those like me who just moved into a new place and cannot get how to arrange the furinture.
cgeo.carnero.cc
A location based game for your Android phone. You can play geo-location based games where you have to travel to complete the puzzle gven to you.
piriform.com/recuva
This is the homepage for the popular data recovery software Recuva. This great easy to use program has many times helped me out in recovering accidentally deleted data - whether its audio, image, video, or something else.
moonfruit.com
This site allows you to design your websites page by page. The interface for the software is easy,and suports many advanced features like in site analytics, which aren't there in all sitebuilders. The sites made by this sitebuilder are good,neat and shining
fifa-online.easports.com
This is the online FREE version of the popular FIFA 2010. Play the game, or download it for free on this site.
Hope you guys like it. Comments are welcomed
Here's my pick of sites for this edition. Hope you find them useful
blog.foradian.com
In case you aren't able to use the new Indian Rupee symbol, just download the indian rupee symbol rar file from this blog,and install it. The symbol will now be available everywhere where you have an option to change the font.
stuffyourucksack.com
A traveller has been travelling all over the globe,and wants things which can be distributed to the needy ones. Its not about money,you can donate thngs like old books too - things which people would find useful. He does post the specific needs at regular intervals. And there's no organsation or medium involved, its just you and him.
giveindia.org
If you're one of those who'd like to donate for charity, but dont know where to do so where the money gets to the cause, here's the site. This site allows you to donate the money directly to the organisation. You can choose the organisation type, cause served, and the option to select from organisations which match your taxation needs(e.g which organisation gives full tax exemption).
hungama.com
If you're interested in downloading legal music, and that too in your budget, then this is the site. Say goodbye to music piracy with this site. Unlimited monthly music download plans start at Rs199, and album downloads at Rs99. Individual tracks can be downloaded at Rs10 per track. Both Indian and international Music is available in the collection. Also available are many retro tracks and albums.
rockcontrol.com
If you're a budding rock artist, then this is your site. This site is looking for musicians who want to showcase ther creations. Managers for bands are also welcomed. great site to popularise your band, your works, and getting tips from the experts.
floorplanner.com
A brilliant site. This site allows you to plan the layout for your apartment and plan how the furniture is going to be arranged. The 3D view of the storey just makes it much interesting to use. A great site for those like me who just moved into a new place and cannot get how to arrange the furinture.
cgeo.carnero.cc
A location based game for your Android phone. You can play geo-location based games where you have to travel to complete the puzzle gven to you.
piriform.com/recuva
This is the homepage for the popular data recovery software Recuva. This great easy to use program has many times helped me out in recovering accidentally deleted data - whether its audio, image, video, or something else.
moonfruit.com
This site allows you to design your websites page by page. The interface for the software is easy,and suports many advanced features like in site analytics, which aren't there in all sitebuilders. The sites made by this sitebuilder are good,neat and shining
fifa-online.easports.com
This is the online FREE version of the popular FIFA 2010. Play the game, or download it for free on this site.
Hope you guys like it. Comments are welcomed
Sonia,Rahul sleep while Maoists kill cops
At Lakhisarai, Bihar , an abducted policeman Lucas Tete was abducted and shot dead by the Maoist rebels on thursday evening. This was after they had abducted four policeman including Lucas early last week from their homes at gunpoint.
And all this whle, Sonia Gandhi was busy celebrating her victory as being crowned as the All India Congress president, whereas the 'watchman of the minorities' was doing some political campaign in the East. Surprisingly, none of them had the time to condemn such barbaric incidents.
Seems like Congress is a party 'by the idiot','for the idiot', and 'from the idiot' !
And all this whle, Sonia Gandhi was busy celebrating her victory as being crowned as the All India Congress president, whereas the 'watchman of the minorities' was doing some political campaign in the East. Surprisingly, none of them had the time to condemn such barbaric incidents.
Seems like Congress is a party 'by the idiot','for the idiot', and 'from the idiot' !
Thursday, September 2, 2010
Travelling Tips
Here are a few travellng tips which might come handy for you.
1) Off Season
If the tme of travel sn't an ssue for you, then visit the place during the off peak months. You will not only aval a good dscount n the hotels and fares,but wll also have a less crowded lace to exlore on oyur own.
2) Bargain
You can compare price of train/bus/air fares on the internet or other sources, and choose among the cheapest of them.
3) Single Out
Very often, booking individual elements of a travel - like accomodation, sight seeing, tickets, etc can turn out to be a lot cheaer than those deals which travel firms offer. So do try researching on this.
4) Choose Widely
There are different travel packages available, depending on the type of holiday - personal.individual,business or family travel.
5) Travel Light
Dont keep extra luggage. Calculate the number of days outside, and keep clothing and other items accordingly. Addtional luggage is nothing but a load, and might even make you pay up for it at the airport .
Hope you all find them useful
1) Off Season
If the tme of travel sn't an ssue for you, then visit the place during the off peak months. You will not only aval a good dscount n the hotels and fares,but wll also have a less crowded lace to exlore on oyur own.
2) Bargain
You can compare price of train/bus/air fares on the internet or other sources, and choose among the cheapest of them.
3) Single Out
Very often, booking individual elements of a travel - like accomodation, sight seeing, tickets, etc can turn out to be a lot cheaer than those deals which travel firms offer. So do try researching on this.
4) Choose Widely
There are different travel packages available, depending on the type of holiday - personal.individual,business or family travel.
5) Travel Light
Dont keep extra luggage. Calculate the number of days outside, and keep clothing and other items accordingly. Addtional luggage is nothing but a load, and might even make you pay up for it at the airport .
Hope you all find them useful
Appz Picks - Sticky Notes for Nokia
I came to know about a great application for Nokia touchphone users. Its called Stickynotes.
Available on the Ovi store, this application seems to be a very promising application for those who need something similar to be reminded of things again and again.
I dont know whether ts a paid application , or a free one, but do expect it to be a free one.
Comments are welcomed
Available on the Ovi store, this application seems to be a very promising application for those who need something similar to be reminded of things again and again.
I dont know whether ts a paid application , or a free one, but do expect it to be a free one.
Comments are welcomed
A new star on the rise - Ranjit Rajwada
On Zee TV's Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Singing Superstars show, there's been a new exceptional talent showing its glory out there. Here's what he's like.
Mr Ranjit Rajwara , from Jaipur,Rajasthan , is a classical singer of superior quality. With Ghazals as his threshold, this artist has started a new list of followers who have started to gain interest in this style of Indian music.
With his brilliant display of excellence and control over his music, this young boy has won the choice of all the judges. Earlier, this young boy has been awarded by then Hon. President of India Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, twice by Mr A.R. Rahman, and recently by the All India Radio(the Indian national Radio service).
I'd like to thank Hero Honda and Zee TV group for letting such a brilliant show being on air for a decade. And year after year, its going better and better.
There's a star in the making. Don't believe me, check out his videos on Youtube.
Mr Ranjit Rajwara , from Jaipur,Rajasthan , is a classical singer of superior quality. With Ghazals as his threshold, this artist has started a new list of followers who have started to gain interest in this style of Indian music.
With his brilliant display of excellence and control over his music, this young boy has won the choice of all the judges. Earlier, this young boy has been awarded by then Hon. President of India Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, twice by Mr A.R. Rahman, and recently by the All India Radio(the Indian national Radio service).
I'd like to thank Hero Honda and Zee TV group for letting such a brilliant show being on air for a decade. And year after year, its going better and better.
There's a star in the making. Don't believe me, check out his videos on Youtube.
Palistan caught in match fixing....Yet Again !
Pakistan lately got involved in a new controversy(as usual), but this time the matter happens to be very serious.
Three Pakistani Players were found having links with a bookie, with a senior player Salman Butt caught in possession of 25000Pounds.Md. Aamir and Md. Asif are the other ones in the scanner. This money was a part of a match fixing deal in which actually was worth 2,00,000 Pounds, and extended to the test match at Lords too. And the sting operation video by Sky News also shows that the match was fixed 'ball by ball'. And the worst part is that, instead of taking any strict action , the Pakistan Cricket Board is trying to cover them up. Maybe that's because the bookie in the Sky News sting video claims that the big officials of the board are involved with him. But that's Pakistan, a nation having a officially INSANE president, which supports terrorism so much that they leave their hungry people to die, using international help funds to rage terror attacks in India.
How cheap can people be, that they kick away their national pride for a few notes...damn
Three Pakistani Players were found having links with a bookie, with a senior player Salman Butt caught in possession of 25000Pounds.Md. Aamir and Md. Asif are the other ones in the scanner. This money was a part of a match fixing deal in which actually was worth 2,00,000 Pounds, and extended to the test match at Lords too. And the sting operation video by Sky News also shows that the match was fixed 'ball by ball'. And the worst part is that, instead of taking any strict action , the Pakistan Cricket Board is trying to cover them up. Maybe that's because the bookie in the Sky News sting video claims that the big officials of the board are involved with him. But that's Pakistan, a nation having a officially INSANE president, which supports terrorism so much that they leave their hungry people to die, using international help funds to rage terror attacks in India.
How cheap can people be, that they kick away their national pride for a few notes...damn
A great Device - My-Fi
There's a great device for all those out there who have internet connection sharing problems on your 3G phone connection. This posst is just for you.
My-Fi , a small device used to share your 3G internet connection over a number of Wi-Fi devices is one of the best new innovative devices i've come to know about. And the best part - it might even boost your signal while sharing it(depending upon the model you use).
My-Fi is more like an adapter which broadcasts your 3G internet connection over the wi-fi network. The best features experts say that are in it - Small size, Data transfer display, session duration display, network strength bar display. The My-Fi acts like a Wi-Fi hotspot for those devices coming in that range.
In short, its a tiny but useful device for those people who want to take full use of their 3g connnection on their Wi-Fi enabled systems.
Do you know something better, or something as innovative as this. Feel free to pour in your comments
Ways to access Gmail when the server is down - quick tips
In case you're finding troubles in accessing the web mail interface for google, here are a few tips which you might find handy. Here they are
1) Switch off Labs
There are some beta testing services which might fail on launch. Try using gmail without google labs. This does sort out issues sometimes.
2) iGoogle
Log on to the iGoogle service,and look for the small gmail window on the left hand side. The mail window is small, and gives limited accessibility. Use this one only when you don't have any other option than to check it on the net.
3) POP mail
Use Gmail on your popmail services like Microsoft Outlook, Outlook Express, etc. First enable your pop mail services in your gmail account settings, and then configure your popmail application according to it while setting up your account on it. This method also gives you the freedom to check your old mails even when you don't have any net connection.
4) Gmail mobile
Use gmail mobile. Its completely reliable,and works even when there's a server error displayed on the computer.
Hope you found them useful. Comments and suggestions are welcomed.
1) Switch off Labs
There are some beta testing services which might fail on launch. Try using gmail without google labs. This does sort out issues sometimes.
2) iGoogle
Log on to the iGoogle service,and look for the small gmail window on the left hand side. The mail window is small, and gives limited accessibility. Use this one only when you don't have any other option than to check it on the net.
3) POP mail
Use Gmail on your popmail services like Microsoft Outlook, Outlook Express, etc. First enable your pop mail services in your gmail account settings, and then configure your popmail application according to it while setting up your account on it. This method also gives you the freedom to check your old mails even when you don't have any net connection.
4) Gmail mobile
Use gmail mobile. Its completely reliable,and works even when there's a server error displayed on the computer.
Hope you found them useful. Comments and suggestions are welcomed.
How time changes
It really amazes me. How much can things change with time. Last year,i was bust this night attending calls,and tonight i'm busy writing this entry.
Really, Time changes everything...
Really, Time changes everything...
RIM bows down, agrees to give BES access to Indian government
Amidst the ongoing debate on the Blackberry service access issue, Research In Motion finally gave in to the Indian government's demands of setting up a server in India, and giving full decrypted unblocked access to the data on the servers for the Indian law enforcement agencies. All Blackberry Enterprise Services will now be using a new Blackberry Enterprise Server which would be monitored by the Government of India. This came after RIM had earlier denying many other governments to have access to the decrypted servers.
That's the power of the Indian government
That's the power of the Indian government
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