you might definitely be wondering on the topic of today's post : Index Translationum,
Sunday, April 22, 2012
Thursday, March 29, 2012
Overnight Obama
Though the title may sound funny enough, I came across an article this morning which I found quite interesting and is inline with the title of this post. What would you do if you find tomorrow morning that your bank account has been credited about 9.8 billion dollars OR about 49,000 crores. Yes, you read it is correctly, it is FORTY NINE THOUSAND CRORES ONLY.
I know some of you might get giddiness/dizziness/vertigo or what ever in that reeling sensation on seeing such a 12 digit figure. But if you are Mr.Honesty - "Parijath Saha" from Calcutta, you would have directly called up his bank, SBI, to report such a typo error of the bank. Sounds too much, to believe it? Here is the real incident and how it got unfolded with this gentle man - Parijath Saha:
I know some of you might get giddiness/dizziness/vertigo or what ever in that reeling sensation on seeing such a 12 digit figure. But if you are Mr.Honesty - "Parijath Saha" from Calcutta, you would have directly called up his bank, SBI, to report such a typo error of the bank. Sounds too much, to believe it? Here is the real incident and how it got unfolded with this gentle man - Parijath Saha:
Friday, March 23, 2012
Venkatesh and Sudden Death Syndrome
Obvious questions on the title goes as follows, I would presume,
1) Who is this Venkatesh we are talking about?
1) Who is this Venkatesh we are talking about?
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
We eat more water than we drink
As you may have figured out already, this post is related to World Water day as decreed by the United Nations, 22 March, Every year.
Funny as the title of today's blog may sound, it is very true and serious statement that many of failed to realize: "We eat more water than we think". Let us see why..
Funny as the title of today's blog may sound, it is very true and serious statement that many of failed to realize: "We eat more water than we think". Let us see why..
Sunday, March 18, 2012
Education Vs. Employability
Today I stumbled upon a recent survey conducted by Aspiring Minds on its statewise employability report. This ironically coinciding with the DOECC and RRB results that got published over last few days, created the curious gap between Education and Employability.
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Why Google Honored Robert Lang?
Recently Google posted the below doodle which was created by Robert Lang, who was an American Scientist and origamist. And as you may notice, the doodle was built around the design of Origamy.
I initially thought Origamy was one another child's play game and wondered why Google to give such an importance but got some interesting things to note that Robert Lang wrote 13 books on Origamy and its scientific applications and about the grandfather of Origamy, Akira Yoshizawa. I am sure you might find this article entertaining as well., hence presenting as such...
I initially thought Origamy was one another child's play game and wondered why Google to give such an importance but got some interesting things to note that Robert Lang wrote 13 books on Origamy and its scientific applications and about the grandfather of Origamy, Akira Yoshizawa. I am sure you might find this article entertaining as well., hence presenting as such...
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Nexavar deal : Side effects? Cancer treatment burden reduced. Thanks Indian Government!!
This morning, I have seen a good news, atleast for those families caught in the trap of cancer treatments. As subject says, one of the prominant effective cancer-treatment drug namely NEXAVAR, will be sold in the reduced price tag for its 120 tablet pack. The reduction amount is NOT in hundreds but in Lakhs of rupees, thanks to Indian Governments' efforts and legal actions.
To give you a figure of profit for those cancer affected families, this drug so far used to cost about 2.84 Lakhs(0.2 million rupees), but now it is going to cost about 2, 884 Rupees. Yes, you read it correct: From about 3 Lakhs to about 3 thousand rupees. Good news, indeed?? Here is how the story explodes
To give you a figure of profit for those cancer affected families, this drug so far used to cost about 2.84 Lakhs(0.2 million rupees), but now it is going to cost about 2, 884 Rupees. Yes, you read it correct: From about 3 Lakhs to about 3 thousand rupees. Good news, indeed?? Here is how the story explodes
Sunday, March 11, 2012
What is Daylight Saving time a.k.a DST?
As subject started, the DST a.k.a. Daylight Saving time started effective from today morning(11th March 2012) along with the free gift of Fatigue due to the time shift.
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
'kolaveri": viral marketing at its best
As the subject of this post says, this is yet another post I am writing on the same topic on the success of latest viral hit : "why this kolaveri di". The earlier article was totally unrelated but an useful one if you would like to read.
There is lot said and analysis paralyzed about this why this song was rage in the internet with topping cool trends, here is one more set to start with the viral marketing and the basic simple principles that this song could make use of the same.
There is lot said and analysis paralyzed about this why this song was rage in the internet with topping cool trends, here is one more set to start with the viral marketing and the basic simple principles that this song could make use of the same.
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Google Play over Google android market
Google Inc., has recently introduced its product called Google Play. Questions arise on what is wrong with the Google Android Marketplace, which the Google is trying to out"play". Here are few quick snapshots you may NOT know about Google play.
Sunday, March 4, 2012
Browser OR Wowser?? Welcome to Rockmelt free download
This morning, I came across a post which talked about the internet browser ratings of recent times and the surprising name was "RockMelt". I initially mis-spelt it to read as Rock Salt and after correcting myself did NOT see any difference on why that name to be.
Saturday, March 3, 2012
Indian Schooling Systems - Perception Vs. Reality
This post, I am writing, when the UPSC results are out in India and incidentally too many references of the schools I have been experiencing today. One with the movie I am currently watching namely Dhoni which talks about the Indian Schooling system where as the other one in family talks that went on when the future planning was on the schooling for my daughter.
When I looked over the net on which of the one, Private OR Public schools, I surprisingly got more inputs which kind of shattered my perception and am sure it would do the same thing to yours as well....
When I looked over the net on which of the one, Private OR Public schools, I surprisingly got more inputs which kind of shattered my perception and am sure it would do the same thing to yours as well....
Thursday, March 1, 2012
Need to get rid of a habit?? Read this...
In my casual reading today, I came across an interesting article where a person was talking about how he quit the smoking just by mere understanding of how habits are created and how they work.
His statement goes like this: "when I wanted to quit smoking I understood that the act of smoking wasn't related to any thoughts, people around me or actions preceding the smoking. It's an addiction and the primary motivation is the reward of dopamine in the brain. By understanding ....
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Power star at his best again..oh no!!
I have already written the atrocities about the new proclaimed power star in my earlier article. I am sure from the exact same day when he started adding "power" to his name, the power and electricity levels of the whole state of Tamilnadu gone down. Such a power is of our "power stars's"!!
Poonam Pandey and Indian Railways
Impressive headlines for the day revolved around two different news entities namely Poonam Pandey and the Indian Railways who are appearing to be travelling with the same concept :
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Democracy remote controlled?
Obviously I have lifted the title from the recent hindi movie tagline, called "Rann" which was supposed to be exposing the politician-businessman-media nexus. The tagline goes as "When a voice of conscience cannot be heard & when democracy is remote controlled.. will we ever know the truth?". I thought it would be very apt to today's blog point!!
How it is relevant to today's post?
How it is relevant to today's post?
Monday, February 27, 2012
"Flyte" to Indian iTunes..Destination arrived!!
Last time I heard about iTunes was with my Senior IT Manager who was complaining on why he does NOT want to cater to iPhone requests as each of the download has to go through iTunes. I did NOT understand the technicality then and I guess even now. However, I understood how much bigger an achievement that getting their chart busters into iTunes top list for the south indian cine world, thanks to Kolaveri Song Statistics.
How is it relevant to this blog:
One of the Indian e-commerce pioneer and still a player, FlipKart, announced their acquistion of LetsBuy.com with their eye out on the music download service called Flyte.
The service has all kinds of artists and albums ranging from Western to Carnatic and it is only going to grow with new music being added in.Flyte is located within Flipkart but has its own cart called ‘Digital Cart’.
You can easily preview all the songs and download them in an MP3 format at various bitrates like 64kbps, 128kbps and 320kbps provided that the available song has that bitrate on the store.
Currently, songs are priced on an average of Rs.6 per song.
An album on an average will cost you Rs.150 to Rs.200. The songs are very decently prized, even the international ones.
Now does that sound similar to what iTunes offer?
How is it relevant to this blog:
One of the Indian e-commerce pioneer and still a player, FlipKart, announced their acquistion of LetsBuy.com with their eye out on the music download service called Flyte.
The service has all kinds of artists and albums ranging from Western to Carnatic and it is only going to grow with new music being added in.Flyte is located within Flipkart but has its own cart called ‘Digital Cart’.
You can easily preview all the songs and download them in an MP3 format at various bitrates like 64kbps, 128kbps and 320kbps provided that the available song has that bitrate on the store.
Currently, songs are priced on an average of Rs.6 per song.
An album on an average will cost you Rs.150 to Rs.200. The songs are very decently prized, even the international ones.
Now does that sound similar to what iTunes offer?
Rules of Engagement..Not for the Rulers!!
As the topic of today's blog indicates, yes, it is about a recent political joke..err.. statement made by the prominent indian leader.
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Pune Mane - Madness redefined
I am sure some of you would have already heard about this morning' national news on Pune road mayhem where Mr.Crazy Santhosh Mane "hijacked" a state transport bus from one of the MSRTC bus depot and ran amoke the objects that he saw in the morning. The results were terror injecting ..
Monday, November 28, 2011
Repost : Moringa - The Magical Tree
Repost:
As per the scientist across the globe, this magical tree contains the following benefits:
1) This would increase the activation levels of the consumer more than 150%.
2) You will NOT find any comparable tree which has so many nutritional - rich in nutrition and rich in multi vitamin
3) This contains most of the ingredients that could cure epidemic, cardio-vascular and cancer diseases.
4) This is the only plant/tree that contains lower calories and lower bad fats BUT highest anti-oxidant contents.
5) The roots of the tree contain the natural chemicals that has some of the critical medicinal benefits/values in it.
6) The trunk of the tree is used for completely curing and healing the cut skins.
7) The seeds of its output were used in aromatic oil which can be used for cooking and cosmetic products.
8) The used chunks can be/are used for the effective water purification.
9) The leaves of it contains high vitamin contents and
10)Uses include as an antiseptic and in treating rheumatism, venomous bites, and other conditions
11)Extract from the seeds is used as a flocculant in a low-cost form of water treatment. - courtesy-Wiki
12) In February 2010, Current Protocols in Microbiology published a step by step extraction and treatment procedure to produce "90.00% to 99.99%" bacterial reduction. - courtesy-Wiki
13) The seeds are also considered an excellent biofuel source for making biodiesel. -courtesy-Wiki
so on..
The above facts were NOT put across by me and I so far hated them to the core except its leaves.. still NOT finding the queue.. Let us see this video about this MAGICAL TREE called MORINGA to see if you find the real name....
After watching the video, I see that you found the answer to the build up i have given, with the exclamation I have given on seeing it : "Ada.. namba Murungakkaa!!"
Excerpt from Wiki:
Moringa oleifera, the word Moringa probably came from dravidian language Tamil and commonly referred to as "Shojne" in Bengali, "Munagakaya" in Telugu, "Shenano" in Rajasthani, "Shevaga" in Marathi, "Nuggekai" in Kannada, "Moringa" (from Tamil: Murungakai, Malayalam: Muringa, Konkani: Mashinga sanga[1]), and Malunggáy in Filipino, is the most widely cultivated species of the genus Moringa, which is the only genus in the family Moringaceae. It is an exceptionally nutritious vegetable tree with a variety of potential uses. The tree itself is rather slender, with drooping branches that grow to approximately 10 m in height. In cultivation, it is often cut back annually to 1 meter or less and allowed to regrow so that pods and leaves remain within arm's reach.
Sunday, November 27, 2011
soppu saamaan: down that nostalgic lane
By subject, i am sure i have taken you briefly to your childhood days, if you know thamizh and born before 1980's. Before i go further into the soppu saamaan, this word in English would mean wooden kitchen utensil toy in plain butler English translation and I am NOT sure if the below picture could match your imagination or should I say helped in reviving "nastalgic" moments?? :)
The answer to Why the title now is ...
The answer to Why the title now is ...
Monday, November 21, 2011
why this kolaveri?
Yes, the subject of today's blog post was taken a leaf or branch out of recent sensational single song hit "Why this kolaveri de?" and while I was humming the number, it did make me wonder why this song became rage apart from the catchy tune.
As you might know, Kolaveri is the tamil colloquial which can be approximately translated to as "murderous, heinous" etc.,
As you might know, Kolaveri is the tamil colloquial which can be approximately translated to as "murderous, heinous" etc.,
Accidental perusal of the TV channels triggered the answer for me. Here is the youtube video of one recent program from Tamil channel named "Thamizhagathin samayal champion".
With the little more than 1 minute watch, I see 99.5% of the words coming out of the anchor and the chefs' were English and the native language of the Thamizhagam finds its place here and there.
With the little more than 1 minute watch, I see 99.5% of the words coming out of the anchor and the chefs' were English and the native language of the Thamizhagam finds its place here and there.
On hearing the complete "Why this kolaveri de" song, people would note the similar statistics of 99.5% english usage on casual tamizh conversation among the youth. This may be the exact reason why this song became such a blast!!
visionary poet Bharathiyaar envisioned this in his times: "தமிழ் இனி மெல்ல சாகும்!!". But still "why this kolaveri"?!~
Probably the song has a point not only for the love angle but ALSO at the language angle!!
visionary poet Bharathiyaar envisioned this in his times: "தமிழ் இனி மெல்ல சாகும்!!". But still "why this kolaveri"?!~
Probably the song has a point not only for the love angle but ALSO at the language angle!!
Check the number before you dial in!!
A man wanted to call the hospital to ask about his pregnant wife, but he mistakely called the cricket stadium
He asked 'How is the situation?'
He was shocked and nearly died of heart attack when he heard the reply !!!!
They said
1) Its fine 3 are out already
2) We are hoping to get another 7 out by lunch
3) The last one was a DUCK
Moral of the story: Check the number before you dial in!! :)
He asked 'How is the situation?'
He was shocked and nearly died of heart attack when he heard the reply !!!!
They said
1) Its fine 3 are out already
2) We are hoping to get another 7 out by lunch
3) The last one was a DUCK
Moral of the story: Check the number before you dial in!! :)
Are you growing this poison plant at your home?
I have already written my previous post some years back on "do plants have intelligence?". But today's topic is NOT about the G-one side of the plant but Ra-one side of it.
If you are growing the plant given below at your home or you have seen it in your office spare, beware of the following fact: It is called Poison plant too.
Looks familiar, isn't it?? As they say "Danger and Delight grow on one stalk", this plant carries both the danger and delight under its roots.
I got the following forward about it this morning.
" almost lost my daughter who put a piece of the leaf of this plant in her mouth and her tongue swelled to the point of suffocation. This is one plant but there are others with the same characteristics of coloring. Those are also poisonous and we should get rid of them. Please watch out for our children. As we all leave our children home in the hands of the helpers, we should give them a safe environment where they can play. This plant that we have in our homes and offices is extremely dangerous!
This plant is common in Kenya , Rwanda, Uganda in plant nurseries, many offices and homes. It is a deadly poison, mainly for the children. It can kill a kid in less than a minute and an adult in 15 minutes. It should be uprooted from gardens and taken out of offices. If touched, one should never touch ones eyes; it can cause partial or permanent blindness. Please alert your buddies!!"
Considering the number of times it got forwarded, I thought it would be yet another hoax mail in the line of "Maatchi/saamy-kanna-kutthum if not forwarded to 10 other people" . But digged up deeper, the links with proper analysis says "dieffenbachia, a very popular indoor pot plant as this dumb cane is called. If the leaves of dieffenbachia are ingested by humans or animals, poisoning can indeed occur". If you want to hear some more worst case scenario impacts of it, here you go: "Deaths from dieffenbachia poisoning can occur, but are very rare"
It also says "It is a popular indoor ornamental in Nova Scotia because it tolerates low light and dry heat. Like other arums, dumbcane contains oxalate crystals. If eaten, the leaves may cause burning, swelling in the mouth and throat, and choking, accompanied by a temporary loss of speech"
So, once again, the usual message goes: Beware or Be Aware!!
If you are growing the plant given below at your home or you have seen it in your office spare, beware of the following fact: It is called Poison plant too.
I got the following forward about it this morning.
" almost lost my daughter who put a piece of the leaf of this plant in her mouth and her tongue swelled to the point of suffocation. This is one plant but there are others with the same characteristics of coloring. Those are also poisonous and we should get rid of them. Please watch out for our children. As we all leave our children home in the hands of the helpers, we should give them a safe environment where they can play. This plant that we have in our homes and offices is extremely dangerous!
This plant is common in Kenya , Rwanda, Uganda in plant nurseries, many offices and homes. It is a deadly poison, mainly for the children. It can kill a kid in less than a minute and an adult in 15 minutes. It should be uprooted from gardens and taken out of offices. If touched, one should never touch ones eyes; it can cause partial or permanent blindness. Please alert your buddies!!"
Considering the number of times it got forwarded, I thought it would be yet another hoax mail in the line of "Maatchi/saamy-kanna-kutthum if not forwarded to 10 other people" . But digged up deeper, the links with proper analysis says "dieffenbachia, a very popular indoor pot plant as this dumb cane is called. If the leaves of dieffenbachia are ingested by humans or animals, poisoning can indeed occur". If you want to hear some more worst case scenario impacts of it, here you go: "Deaths from dieffenbachia poisoning can occur, but are very rare"
It also says "It is a popular indoor ornamental in Nova Scotia because it tolerates low light and dry heat. Like other arums, dumbcane contains oxalate crystals. If eaten, the leaves may cause burning, swelling in the mouth and throat, and choking, accompanied by a temporary loss of speech"
So, once again, the usual message goes: Beware or Be Aware!!
Sunday, November 20, 2011
Time to write something interesting about Super Star
Sometime back I wrote about two tamil film related funny articles on Google Transliteration was mainly about the artificial un-intelligence injected to mess with Vijay Fans.
But today is something to cheer the fans of Super Star, Rajni Kanth and the Google.
As you know Google recently brought in "Instant on" feature where the google search "auto completes" your keyword search.
See the below snapshot on what google think our Rajnikanth can and can NOT do.
They say a picture says 1000 words and I do NOT want 1001'th comment, Amen!!
But today is something to cheer the fans of Super Star, Rajni Kanth and the Google.
As you know Google recently brought in "Instant on" feature where the google search "auto completes" your keyword search.
See the below snapshot on what google think our Rajnikanth can and can NOT do.
They say a picture says 1000 words and I do NOT want 1001'th comment, Amen!!
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