Wednesday, November 3, 2010

Sankrail remains tense; administration prefers to cajole Muslim zealots


Time is changing very fast and one of its best instances can be found in Sankrail. Do you know where Sankrail is? Sankrail happens to be a census town in Sadar subdivision of Howrah district in the Indian state of West Bengal and has been witness to the mounting Islamic rage in the neighborhood. What did happen in reality? Well, to the amazement of Hindu community the approach and also the frame of mind of Muslims have been changing with the passing of each day almost!

The situation that rocked Sankrail in recent days had its beginning with the unfortunate death of a Muslim girl owing to the accident of a road trekker. The situation proved to be enough to stimulate local Muslims to go on a rampage and the prime target was none other than innocent Hindus and their fairly affluence. What did startle the Muslim zealots the incident did enrage Hindus in return; the tit for tat played a good role in bringing down the intensity.

Nevertheless, in the entire incident, the most disheartening, scandalous role was played by none other than Shital Sardar, local MLA representing Trinamool Congress (TMC), a perfect Vaishnavite in appearance. Mr. Sardar, along with 2-3 Muslim leaders of TMC, made a brief visit to the area and tried to pacify the fuming Hindus and did all that could make position of Hindus more insecure. It is alleged that he was instructed by the party top brass to calm the situation and disarm Hindus at any cost. This proves furious Hindus can send a shudder through the spine of administration.

The situation in the dominion of Sankrail continues to be tense but not out of control. However, the antipathy of local police and administration against local Hindu youth continues, continuing harassment and threats against them remain supreme. This can be discerned from the fact that local VHP (Vishwa Hindu Parishad) office is yet to commence anew.

Hindus prove strength can subdue all adversaries


What is making Muslims aggressive all the time more? What makes Hindus apprehend the Indian state of Bengal can turn into a new Kashmir if something is not done right away? Is it due to the escalating Muslim appeasement by political parties heading statewide election? The issue is too complicated to get a simple answer without ado. But, without a shred of doubt, the situation is getting out of the frying pan into the fire and if you are in quest of a perfect specimen, have time and look into Gankur, Itahar in Dinajpur, one of the most prominent districts in the Indian state of West Bengal.

The problem started with the immersion of the holy idol of Ganga Puja. As usual the Hindu mob went ahead with dhak (percussion instrument similar to other two-sided drums in India) and ceremonial elegance and splendor. While returning through another way following the immersion (with the same pomp) the mob was prevented by Muslims alleging the grandeur was injuring the sanctity of the local mosque. The entire Hindu mob consisting of women mainly was manhandled, abused for trying to insult Islam, and was also even threatened with dire consequences.

The situation did infuriate local Hindus who reported the incident to the local police station and also stated that it was time for Hindus to adopt apposite measures if the administration proved its helplessness yet again.

Well, intensity of the worsening incident instigated police to act fast; an accord took place soon. As a result display of mike in the local mosque has been stopped. Calmness prevails at the moment.

What can be deduced from the said instance? “Those who want to live, let them fight, and those who do not want to fight in this world of eternal struggle do not deserve to live”. What do you say?

Hindus in Basanti go on shivering – in fright and uncertainty


There seems to be no respite for the Hindus at Ranigarh, Jyotishpur Bazar, P.S.: Basanti, West Bengal, who dared to voice their protests against the sinister designs of the administrative scenario, local and also state-wide, under the cloak of secularism.

Not only a deep uncertainty and panic do exist in the Hindu-infested areas, but their houses are also getting subject to forceful searches, abuses and what not. Even the Hindu women are not being spared all at once. It seems that the local administration has got partisan in hurling abuses too – Hindu women, thanks to their intrinsic tender and motherly attitude, seems to be a better choice.

No spectacle of development in the political environment has been perceived yet. What is most striking, Hindu-Muslim Milan Utsav (whose potential celebration on 30/31 October had been announced and was deferred owing to the timely intervention of Subhash Naskar, Irrigation Minster of the State of West Bengal and local RSP leader) has become bone of contention once again. It is being alleged that pressures are piling up on local governmental councils to make Utsav a success. The situation is tensed and heavy presence of police contingents in the neighborhood can be seen.

In the meantime, Banamali Dalui who has been arrested as an alleged miscreant against the FIR No. 327/10/10 is languishing in the Alipore Central Jail and has been charged under Sections – 149,186, 353, 323, 565. The next hearing will be on 28.10.10.

Can Hindus get justice in secular India ever? Time to evade such a daydream














Religious discrimination is always blameworthy and allegations of state-sponsored majoritarian communalism, especially from the alleged votaries of secularism – Leftists and Islamists, are not new. But the same forces prefer to retain a strange silence when the situation gets reverse and the same is going on at Ranigarh, Jyotishpur Bazar, P.S.: Basanti, West Bengal in full swing.

The neighborhood is known for its Radha Krishna Temple, has been performing Durga Puja, greatest festival of Bengali Hindus, for 32 years at a stretch. But the situation started to worsen when the Muslim community of the vicinity did settle on to organize an Id-Milan Utsav in the field adjacent to the said Temple on 31.10.10. The decision, clearly discerned as a ploy to usurp political control of the entire area was enough to stimulate local Hindus and owing to their determination and struggle tooth and nail, the sinister design did suffer a humiliating defeat.
Meanwhile local leaderships of CPM & RSP did leave no stone unturned to go on with the Id-Milan Utsav, but the resistance of Hindus proved to be strong for them.

Situation was out of the frying pan into the fire when local Muslims started to avenge the defeat – Nagar Sankirtan teams of the Temple (a common Vaishnavite ritual taking place early in the morning) were insulted, threatened for consecutive days and women were manhandled in particular. However, this was somewhat trivial compared to the recent events on account of Laxmi Puja. The pandal or makeshift temple for worshipping the Goddess in the Radha Krishna Temple did suffer a sacrilege. The head of Idol of Goddess Laxmi along with two hands were chopped off; the entire pandal was also desecrated.

The situation was enough to infuriate the local Hindus who burst into protest. Witnessing the mounting Hindu rage police contingents were deployed with immediate effect but it was all to no avail. Even Subhash Naskar, Irrigation Minster of the State of West Bengal and local RSP leader tried to pacify the situation. But, contrary to his own belief, he was gheraoed for no less than almost two hours and could get out of the place under police protection and certainly benevolence of local Hindu youth.

Police officers (I.C. Pinaki Roy and others) tried to their best to make Hindus immerse the broken idol but the obstinacy of Hindus, not ready to do the same till taking into custody of the culprits, could not be dealt with by them. Nevertheless the partisan attitude of the administration has got revealed though several incidents hitherto – gravest of these has been non-availability of any authentic number or governmental authorization even after lodging an FIR.

In the evening a mob of 200-300 Muslims gathered to assault the Hindus but checked by the timely intervention of the police. Tension reigns supreme in the neighborhood.

P.S.: The police has forced Hindus to immerse the desecrated Idol of Goddess Laxmi and has taken a few Hindu youth into custody to maintain tranquility. However, any culprit is yet to get arrested.

One…….two……….three – create many Mograhat














There is a calculated myth across the globe (and more among the adversaries of Dharma) that pluralist Hindus can’t fight at all and succumb to the first shot of every onslaught. As already said this is nothing else save for a long drawn out parable and the time has come to break the same altogether and prove Hindus can also struggle for the sake of Dharma. Well, there is nothing to lose hope as village of Dakshin Marjada under Mograhat P.S. in South 24 Parganas district has shown the way.

How did the new saga begin? Well, the main perpetrators in the entire incident have been the responsible (?) police personnel in Mograhat P.S. who were quick enough to ask the local 'Dakshin Marjada Sovarani Atheletic Club" to bring their 26 year old Durgapuja to a close in the wake of Ayodhya verdict. The police proved to be proficient to realize celebration of the biggest festival of Bengali Hindus would be another assault on the Muslims wounded by the verdict. Well, they were not alone; the local Trinamool Congress dominated Panchayat (under the aegis of Muslims completely) proved to be the foremost player behind this sudden diktat.

However, something did go wrong. Hindus, instead of getting demoralized, did gear up and pledged to go on with the Puja no matter what. But what was most striking, an influential member of the local Trinamool Congress, Rathin Kumar Das (Buroda) requested local Hindus not to include Hindu Samhati in the entire episode. However, he remained futile to ask Muslims to maintain the same coveted tranquility, witnessed to prepare themselves with all kinds of dreaded arms and ammunitions. The local mosque became the meeting point apart from becoming the greatest storehouse of munition. Even Muslims from Mallickpur, Park Circus in Kolkata, Shankarpur, Gazir Hat, Mograhat, Sangrampur, Netra, Bajeberia and other places in neighborhood were included in the local militia to foment worst attacks on the local Hindus.

On Saturday evening Muslims were found to regroup themselves in mosque close at hand, an incident enough to alarm the Hindus, who started to prepare themselves too. Even the prearranged BDO meeting to settle the issue of Puja was hindered by Muslims under leadership of Khalil Sheikh and Jalil Sheikh. Khalil Sheikh was found to state that they have the power to show! The situation and its mounting intensity alerted the local administration, compelled to deploy Black Cat to vacate the land of Muslims.

Nevertheless, in spite of all troubles created by Muslim hoodlums and owing to resolve of Hindus in particular, the said meeting went on. In the meeting Maulanas were found to say that they were ready to cooperate with Hindus in the celebration of Puja or else they feared energized Hindus, as a result, might create havoc. All these did take place even if Khalil did remain adamant.

What is the end result then? As far as the decision of local administration, Hindus will go on with the Puja. Triumphant Hindu community brought out procession to celebrate the victory.

Mograhat proves Hindus can also triumph.

Sunday, September 19, 2010

Databazaar Media Ventures asserts its enduring pledge to endorse Bengali films worldwide


Even the greatest adversary of Bengali film industry is no more ready to believe that the prospect of indigenous films is going down; he is well conscious the situation is quite reverse at the moment. The graph is standing up owing to its newly found market in North America and the entire credit, in this context, goes to Databazaar Media Ventures, media arm of Databazaar.com, the leading internet retailer of printer consumables globally, all set to depict the success of home-grown industry across the globe banking on its pioneering exemplar for distributing and screening of quality Bengali films. Truly speaking, within a little over a year of the endeavor, Databazaar Media Ventures has advanced a great deal and has also added scores of feathers to its hat.

It is worthwhile to mention that Databazaar Media Ventures, within a span of little over six months, has been able to procure distribution rights of nine major Bengali films for the markets of United States and Canada. What can be better than to aver all these through a gala affair in Kolkata? And the same took place at “The Conclave” in Kolkata, where eminent dignitaries (involved with different films under the aegis of DMV) including Aparna Sen, Director of “The Japanese Wife” were handed over cheques marking the commercial development of Bengali films overseas.

Among the other dignitaries to grace the occasion, there was Arijit Dutta, Director, Priya Entertainment and also a key member of DMV. Mr. Dutta, these days, sees to content and acquisition of DMV and hopes that the disparity between production costs and domestic sales, besetting modern Bengali movies for years at a stretch, will now be addressed suitably thanks to the potent presence of Databazaar Media Ventures and through the opening up of the coveted market of North America.

On the word of Oney Seal, founder of DMV and also Databazaar Group, “this is the first time Bengali films are seeing income from overseas. Our venture has managed to take these films to a large audience comprising the Bengali Diasporas as well as non-Indian population who watch foreign films”.

Tuesday, September 14, 2010

Hindus can strike back and trounce Muslim thugs


Only a few witnesses, at the moment, are there of the horrific deeds of partition, and a fewer of them are hale and hearty to narrate the developments that did change the Indian subcontinent. But surely those octogenarians and their immediate scions are desolate (these days) watching the plights of Hindus and how its indigenous leadership has failed to establish a clout of its own on the whole. But there were indeed good hopes in the initial years, especially among refugees of (erstwhile) undivided Punjab and Bengal, as they thought independent India, unlike Pakistan, would give the Hindu community its coveted rights. Had those individuals predicted the ongoing incidents, they definitely would have asked their descendants to adhere to martial trainings as well apart from opting for businesses or services.

Here is the reality – positions of Hindus are getting vulnerable to Islamic marauders increasingly with the passing of each day almost and the best specimen of this can’t be save the length and breadth of West Bengal, undergoing the mounting onrushes. The recent incident of SingerHat can be an eye-opener to the ignorants, still having somewhat conviction in the inexplicable saga of state-sponsored Secularism. The incident that did initiate as a mere scuffle between the two communities, under the auspices of their youth representatives, turned into a major schism, that is becoming a major feature in parts of West Bengal these days.

What did lead to the scuffle? Well, as usual, the brawl was instigated by the Muslim youths who leave no stone unturned to hurl ridicules on the Hindu beliefs. The Muslim youths were found to malign Hindu pantheon and beat Hindus mercilessly but what did amaze them at this time was a grand resistance from Hindus (energized by Hindu Samhati) equipped and also competent enough to resist any nefarious design. Well, the sole credit goes to Shyamal Patra, local Rural Guard Party (Rural Police Volunteer Force) leader and also a pro-Hindu activist.

But what did happen afterwards proves the existing stance of the state structure of India, committed in considering Muslims as Caesar’s wife (who can’t be questioned ever). The colossal Hindu contingent of Kornojoli Gram Panchayat comprising 20 villages under Kulpi PS, South 24 Parganas made the local governance green about the gills or simply perturbed. Mr. Patra who was asked to visit the local police station (PS) for a meeting was completely harassed and also mentally tortured during the meeting, participated by local leaders of all parties (Trinamool Congress and CPM) also, by the police and administration.

What is more striking, the police, aghast at any form of Hindu virility and adept in placating Muslim thugs, did not miss out any opportunity to hound Mr. Patra in the hospital (where he was admitted as per doctor’s advices) even and did harangue him in all possible manners. However, the Hindu manliness, at this time, was too for the police and administration along with political parties. As a result, police had to assure that there would be no more problems in Singerhat and the local administration would fully lend the Hindu population a hand, to ensure that no Hindu properties would be appropriated by dishonest Muslim encroachers.

The assurance was enough to calm down Hindu strugglers. But a leopard can’t change its spots…………….as far as fresh sources are concerned, local Muslims under the headship of Trinamool Congress leaders like Akbar Paik, Habib Purkait (both heads of Kamarchak Gram Panchayat) and Shahabuddin Gaji, influential CPM leader in the neighborhood, are planning to inflict the worst attacks on the Hindus. The first and foremost intent, at this time, is to raze the local Hindu organization in order that Muslims can conquer the Singerhat market area yet again and drive all Hindu shopkeepers and others for good.

Hindu Samhati is keeping tabs on the entire situation to forestall any untoward incident.

Sunday, August 8, 2010

Is India really developed?



Truly speaking, it’s not easy to make a full-fledged review of India’s economic development in a few paragraphs. It does depend on the frame of mind of the reviewer or how does he/she evaluate the economic stability in India. It is quite obvious that a staunch Left does find everything wrong in the Indian state structure whereas a Right happens to be the supporter of the Indian state structure and the coveted domination of capitalist class on the whole. Nevertheless, to asses the present economic scenario in India you have got to be liberal or open-minded.

Each and every open-minded or unprejudiced person has got to admit that the Indian economy has advanced a lot qualitatively from the year 1991 (year that witnessed India’s economic transition). Ever since then the whole nation has witnessed exceptional growth in an assortment of sectors and any comparison with the country’s economy during state control makes the scenario more authentic. Now the question remains whether India’s experiments in 50s and 60s were utterly wrong. Well, nothing can be far from truth if the same is said. In reality, the country was quite successful to achieve targets during the first two plans and that led to the financial basis of the country. The sole credit goes to the founding fathers of the nation; they did adopt the doctrines of mixed economy and thanks to that India could steer clear of economic disasters over the time period.

Well, something went wrong in the following decades and from late 60s to early 90s negative growth ruled the show. The adoption of strategy of economic transition was highly opportune and it did save the country from economic disaster. But there is also a question. Where are we heading to? Even if the rate of growth has been exponential and rising with the passing of years, a large section of native population is yet to get its benefits. Hence, we find polarization in social sphere is rising by leaps and bounds.

While the urban India is taking pleasure in Coca-cola, rural India is coping with the reality of poor sanitation and inhumanly disastrous drinking water situation. What is more pitiable, India’s human development index is getting worse. Bear in mind that the Naxal problem (India’s greatest internal threat) does stem from an escalating class struggle, a domino effect of mounting economic schism. Is this also a development?

Online text books – advantageous and convenient


I am both confident and definite that there is no need to introduce text books to anybody including you. This can be regarded as something that is inseparably related with the student life of any individual, regardless of countries and regions. Be it a country like the United States of America or any third world country, text books do remain indispensable and play considerable roles in the life of a student. You may say that there is nothing new in this. Whether you pay money for the books from a land based store or online, it’s your personal preference. It’s your decision only that will and (at every time) is going to fix on the amount of money you will expend on the study objects.

However, there have been considerable changes also. Quite a few smart alternatives to the conventional concepts of text books have come to the fore – one of these is certainly online. Thanks to the saga of online text books, you can explore a whole new world and within minutes. What is most striking, even my friends, devoid of the basic knowledge of internet a year back, have become highly interested to gather PDF formats of text books! This is indeed striking and proves how deep influences of changes can be.

Well, even I don’t know the city where you do live in but am confident that there also students are opting for online versions of text books. Now there is a question – what makes them so interested. While on one hand this is a new notion, on the other hand, there is also another factor – price. When on earth any semester examination draws closer, demand for college text books skyrocket and the effect is quite clear to us. This situation brings about a scarcity of books in market, prices increase naturally. This was a normal practice for years but now there is a way to save yourself. Take the help of cyberspace or online text books and this will enable you to have a sigh of relief.

Believe it or not, at the moment, all over the globe (certainly in the cyberspace) online text books are available at standard rates. You will surely be glad to know that these books’ prices do not get higher during the season of examinations. Take this info into consideration that rates of online text books happen to be standard and also below under your expectation or what you do pay at the standard bookstores.

Now we must crack down on the main benefits of purchasing online text books. One of the biggest advantages is that the entire procedure is exceedingly convenient. The study material can be carried out in an assortment of convenient or transportable electronic equipments and thanks to the same reality, you can access the information in no time at all. In addition, it is easy to rummage around for or seek out information in online text books. After all, you don’t have to flip pages!

A good number of websites bringing forth online text books are existing already in the cyberspace. You have to found them out through an extensive research.

Get best home furniture to produce more


Home based business is no longer any illusion and thanks to the expansion of internet (spreading like a wild fire across the globe, at the moment), it has become a reality. Copious numbers of people (it is too numerous to be counted) are engaged with the home business and it is definite more will come to the fore in the coming days. Now the question remains of the success. Are all these new businesspersons successful? Not at all and the reasons are too obvious. Even if this is a home business, it doesn’t begin and end with the computer screen or CPU. You have got to transform your work station into a full-fledged office (dominated by a business environment) and this can be done only by home furniture. Take for instance, there is the need of a crucial meeting with a potential clientele. Can you take him/her to any nearby restaurant? Neither this is plausible nor will this increase your image.

On the contrary, a home office with proper home furniture can solve the problem. What is your first job then? As you have got hold of the mantra, your task is to chant with round the clock. This does indicate you have to find out furniture that both are both conducive to you and save space at the same time. Remember that you, as a perfect professional, remain in need of furniture, enough to stimulate you to work more and produce better. Again, a home office has got to be multifunctional all at once. When on earth your home office does perform the role of a sleeping accommodation, office chamber, you require home furniture that’s resourceful and well-designed. In addition, your office furniture should never make you feel restricted. Bear in mind, the more sensible and well-organized your workspace turns out to be, the more realistic and competent your work routine will be.

Before I end, you have to opt for space-saving home based office furniture for ever and a day. It can lend you a hand to form a tranquil workstation, a place somewhere you can really concentrate on vital tasks.

Nokia 6303i Classic – new candybar mobile phone


The name of Nokia to a cell phone user is almost synonymous to the position of Old Testament to a devout Christian. Within a very short time, Nokia, thanks to its own proficiency and exemplary professionalism, has become a highly acclaimed identity in the worldwide business of cell phones. In conjunction with the passing of years the expertise of the company has been attaining new heights and by now it has turned out to be a revered identity. Nokia, in this day and age, is active in the construction of an extensive array of mobile devices together with pioneering services and software. Now we have Nokia 6303i classic that speaks of the en suite conviction, professionalism and proficiency of the company at the top of the voice.

If you are desirous to know the basics of Nokia 6303i classic in short, it can be said that this device is the perfect specimen of candybar mobile phone from Nokia. It, at the same time, does feature both 3.2 megapixel camera and 2.2 inch display screen. Perhaps these are falling short of stimulating you! If this the reality, some more of Nokia 6303i classic has got to be said. What you can get in a while include stylish design in hard-wearing stainless steel; spontaneous compressed user Interface for easy managing of texts along with calls. What is more, each and every user shall have the ability to systematize and perceive pictures with ease together with the superior Gallery solution.

Do you have any idea of Nokia Messaging solution? Nokia Messaging solution, in short, does mingle email and instant messaging; it does also render a very expedient way to remain in touch with your relations and cohorts.

The said sentences form the preface only. You can get the whole story once the Nokia 6303i classic is bought. Do it at once!

Smokeless cigarette – good and effective for human health


There is hardly any doubt that throughout the contemporary world an ant-smoking drive is going on tooth and nail. Gone are the days when a Marlon Brandon or Gregory Peck or Charlton Heston would bring out a cigarette from his own packet, light it and women would die for that stance. Nowadays the situation is just the opposite and as already said, a worldwide anti-smoking consciousness is proceeding with full vigor. Not only in the leading metropolises but also in hardly known rural centers cigarette smokers are being banned from bars, restaurants. Even on a number of occasions, the smokers are subjected to specialized zones and in these areas only they are allowed to smoke.

Are these good measures to lessen the saga of smoking? Well, lots of reports published of late, have stated the opposite. As per them, human obsession towards smoking is getting higher! What is most remarkable, regardless of great deeds of governments (by means of reducing cigarette-related ads, marketing programs and raising taxes) there is simply no end to smoking. Latest reports are stating that cigarette smoking is on the rise all over the globe. But it is also true that the radical measures to put an end to the saga of smoking (on the part of governments or concerned authorities) are frustrating or treating the smokers cruelly. How can they be dealt with? After all it is not easy to relinquish smoking cigarette or turn away from cigarettes.

There is a way; it is to make use of smokeless cigarette. Don’t get amazed as this is the other name of electronic cigarette. Electronic cigarette or smokeless cigarette does include a nicotine cartridge consisting of liquid nicotine. The minute a smoker draws in, a minuscule battery powered atomizer turns a small quantity of liquid nicotine into vapors. Inhaling of nicotine vapor renders the smoker a nicotine hit in seconds before minutes with gum. There is another important feature as well. At whatever time the smoker inhales, a small LED light on the electronic cigarette shines orange that duplicates a valid cigarette.

As far as the smoker is concerned, the smokeless cigarette does accomplish two foremost aims for his or her. One of these is that the smoker can longer be subjected to the smoking persecution, going on in full might at different parts of the globe. There is hardly any doubt that a smokeless cigarette happens to be a people-friendly device and does generate smoking satisfaction for the smoker while not imposing any kind of harm to others. You may not believe that some past smokers of tobacco-based cigarettes and current votaries of smokeless cigarette have opined in different forums that smokeless cigarette should also be provided in movie halls along with tickets. They consider this as one of the best entertainments unknown hitherto.

Now we come to the next aim; smokeless cigarette plays a strong role in improving the health of the smoker. Smokeless cigarette, in short, does abolish the hazardous tar and carcinogens found in cigarettes and this does diminish risks of heart disease along with that of cancer.

Benefits of cell phone jammer are immense


Before we delve into the basis benefits of cell phone jammer or strive to gauge reasons behind its burgeoning popularity, we have got to get acquainted with the basics of a cell phone jammer.

A cell phone jammer, to cut a long story short, happens to be a device that assists to send out radio signals to severed connections between the cell phone and cellular base-stations surrounded by divergent synchronized area. But the picture was not same incessantly. In the initial days, military and police department people used to make use of cell phone jammer as a rule and the same job was done to break up or barge in connections between ruffians, felons and dreaded terrorists.

The situation has changed to a large extent by now. In contrast to earlier days, nowadays, cell phone jammer is used by diverse sections of people. It has turned out to be a highly beneficial device to almost all people to bring forth cell phone-free environs within inadequate range. Perhaps you can surely conceive how a cell phone jammer can land you a hand in restaurants, theaters, temples, churches, schools, departmental stores, meeting halls and others.

There have been lots of developments in the form of cell phone jammer as well. In the beginning jammers could be found with large antennas climbing on trailers and these were quite hard to hold. There has been a considerable change by now and these days lots of different and user-friendly models along with an assortment of dimensions are in the market. These are done so as to go well with the magnitude of the cell phones. There is no particular location of this portable cell phone jammer; any such device consists of a covering array of almost 50 to 80 feet. There is also a division between the portable jammers. One of the two is networks in Europe and Asia together with a frequency of 900-1800 MHz. Another one is for the Americas and Canada networks in conjunction with the frequency of 1900 MHz. It’s for the user to find out the most apposite cell phone jammer for him or her.

We have discussed the basic structure of cell phone jammer (thus far) and the benefits of the same to a lesser extent. From now on we will be focusing on the benefits of utilizing cell phone jammer more. One of the greatest benefits is that the user can block any cell phone signal from getting into. When on earth you are executing a trade, you are pretty aware that people will get into and talk profusely the entire time. Now, if you manage to suppress or refute any signal you do not have to be anxious about people any longer coming into your trade. It will seem as if the entire environs have suddenly turned into a temple!

There is another more benefit of cell phone jammer; it does thwart people from being diverted by the phone. You know that any such incident is highly unprofessional and thanks to the application of cell phone jammer (from this time forth), you will be able to finish off all your conversations.

Short guideline on eyeglasses



Lots of reasons making people opt for eyeglasses do exist. We need not get into those details but it can be said not only myopic or hyperopic but other reasons do also induce people to choose eyeglasses. Some of these are working on computers or laptops for longer hours, working in workshops under bright lamps and several others. However all these lead to a drastic change in the personality of the wearer. Now if you are the wearer, the instant you do apply a novel pair of eyeglasses, it can transform your entire appearance. Surely you will look smarter and lots of ways are there to make you smarter. Do you wish for to know the reason? Hundreds of thousands of celebrated and non-branded eyeglass manufacturers generating a range of eyeglass frames do dominate the global market..

There was indeed a time when most of spectacled persons (all over the world) used to go for eyeglasses with black frames. The only reason was that black frames (in those days) were related to intellectualism and leading intellectuals, especially of London School of Economics and Political Science, Oxford University, Cambridge University and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), were found to be votaries of the same. However the time has changed a great deal and since both myopia and hyperopia have become parts of human lives, rather than anything exceptional, eyeglasses of an assortment of forms do prevail. Thanks to the emergence of internet, the saga has become easier substantially. All you have to do these days is to go for online shopping and both eyeglasses and frames can be selected from the convenience of your own home. But you have to go to the clinic of ophthalmologist or oculist or eye doctor to test the eyes.

Never forget that the ultimate selection depends on you only. You can go for eyeglasses of Winston Churchill’s era or of Beatrice Webb or something colorless and sexy. You would prefer to single out something matching your individuality and standard of living. It is to be noted adopting the precise eyeglass frames will make or break the image you might be tagging along. In short, there is a vast range of various materials to decide on. There is also an erroneous belief; prescription glasses, unlike your belief, can also be expensive. Well, it depends on what you go for.

If this is the first pair of eyeglasses in your life, get cautious of some crucial matters from the very beginning. When on earth you pay money for eyeglasses, you have got to pay for lenses and frames (at the same time). If you are inquisitive to know of the charges, it cannot be predicted and the reasons are not hard to see. Charge from the frames for your prescription eyeglasses does vary greatly from pair to pair. If you are planning to go for designer frames, learn from the very beginning that these can make you expend more than a few hundred dollars. If this info is not enough for you, commit to memory that some precise characteristics may improve the expenditure of frames. Frames produced by titanium-based permit identified as Flexion are competent to revert to their regular shape instantly after getting damaged.

Well, if you love to remain within a budget, affordable frames made from plastics are most suitable for you. Don’t go for designer models. They do cost more.

Dharamsala, where spiritualism meets reality


Dharamsala or Dharamshala, whatever it is branded as, is known across the globe as the land of Dalai Lama, an amiable little town with graceful bungalow. Even if you visit the land, preferred home of the spiritual and temporal head of the Tibetan people, for a few days only, you will also turn into one of its aficionados. Perhaps you are eager to raise a lot of questions and the first of it is perhaps regarding its uniqueness. Dharamsala is set against the splendid environment of the soaring Dhauladhar ranges, rising up to over 4000 meters and is hanging up on the high slopes in the upper reaches of the Kangra valley. The literal meaning of Dharamsala is The Holy Refuge and had its commencement in the year 1855. There is another history too. It is one of the 80 hill resorts developed in 17 th century under the aegis of the British and the first and foremost intention was to get rid of the heat and debris of the scorching plains.

There are other distinctiveness as well. Dharamsala, unlike several other hill stations, is divided into two halves. Well, the lower Dharamshala at 1250 meters happens to be the main town but more and more people love to go to upper Dharamshala or McLeod Ganj. There is a strong reason to visit lower Dharamshala too and it is to perceive the Kangra Art Museum. The museum does consist of a treasure of the art and crafts of the entire region. Don’t miss it!

If you are an admirer of the British Raj, its elegance and order, this is the right place for you. This has to be said since the remnants of the Raj dot the township still. The most important of those is the church of St. John in the backwoods. There is also a well-maintained, old graveyard and you may find a good similarity between the graveyards of your own city and this.

One of the major tourist attractions of Dharamsala is McLeodGanj, also known as the Little Lhasa, influenced by a strong Tibetan cultural feel all at once. Let me narrate my first experience. I was completely befuddled (better to say astounded) witnessing the completely different world, where the brittle breeze is broken by means of chanting of the hymns with the tinkly of the prayer wheels. McLeodGanj, in short, has lots to offer, ranging from spiritual stuff to the hungry palette.

Nowadays a lot of Tibetan run restaurants dominate the area and enable travelers like us to have some new yet sumptuous and yummy foods. Perhaps you are already familiar with Tibetan foods like momo and thukpa; McLeodGanj is surely the capital then. Never forget to visit Tsongkha Restaurant, , Snowland, Yak Restaurant, famed for serving excellent food.

Dharamshala, as already said, is regarded as Dalai Lama's dwelling and Tibet's Government-in-exile following the Chinese invasion of Lhasa in October 1959. Try to get a glimpse of an assortment of monasteries dotting the hillsides or else the visit will remain incomplete.

Make a visit to the Namgyal Monastery, having the Center of Tibetan Studies at the moment and this may make you realize how reverential can a community remain to its ancient culture in spite of experiencing onslaughts down the ages.

Some of the well known hotels in Dharamsala include Hotel Anupam Resorts, Snow Hermitage Resorts, Hotel Palace Heights.

Rishikesh – ideal saga of tranquility, religiousness


If Kashi or Beneras is regarded as the capital of worldwide Hindu religion, Rishikesh, situated at the Garhwal region of north India, is its base. In fact, this entire region is blessed with the presence of lots of holiest Hindu pilgrimage sites; Rishikesh is one of the major attractions both to holy people and commoners. It’s completely futile to ask what you can get in Rishikesh; it’s better to ask what you cannot. A single visit to this place will make you realize what the true significance of religion is and how can a religion like Hinduism, devoid of any central authority unlike the Abrahamic religions, can go for thousands of years.

Rishikesh is also the origin of yoga and is visited by sages and pilgrims from across the globe. It is better to say at the outset that there is no special season in Rishikesh when you can visit. It does exert a pull on thousands of tourists on almost every month and these people visit here so as to find mental peace amid the monotonous modern life. A glance of the bathing ghats along with
temples will make you identify this truth. The town is also attractive to people who do remain in quest of adventure and excitement.

Let’s have a few words on the exact location of Rishikesh. Rishikesh, in a nutshell, is situated in the northern part of the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh and at 238 km northeast of the Indian capital of Delhi. It is also at 24 km north of Haridwar (another globally celebrated Hindu religious center) and extends on the right banks of the Ganges, at its convergence with the Chandrabhaga watercourse. Rishikesh is enclosed by hills on three sides and is balanced at an elevation of 356 meters over sea level. The name of Rishikesh has been prominent from the days of Vedas and hence, we need not get into those details. But it is rally amazing Rishikesh continues to attract people in the same fashion.

If you want to know of the major attractions of Rishikesh, it has to be said that nothing exists outside the dominion of Hindu Dharma. Rishikesh pullulates with temples. The majority of
pilgrims going through Rishikesh on their way to the Himalayan shrines of the Char Dham take a breather here for a holy dip and puja at Triveni Ghat. Perhaps you have heard of the aarti (evening worship) in Rishikesh when on earth oil lamps float on the water. It is one of the most spectacular experiences and do not dare to give it a miss.

A number of famous temples are in Rishikesh. One of these is the Bharat Manidr, oldest temple in the town and it is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. There is also the Chandreshwar temple, standing at the convergence of the Chandrabhaga and the Ganges. Some of the well-known places around Rishikesh include the Vilas Vinay Palace, which is almost 10 km from the main township, is a garden palace. The others are historical township of Narendra Nagar, Rajaji National Park at Chilla, Nilkanth Mahadev, east of Rishikesh, one of the most sanctified shrines.

Rishikesh can be reached through air, rail and road. Nowadays an extensive array of accommodation facilities is available in the city.

Kullu amazes with its imposing presence


Perhaps there is no Indian who is yet to hear of Kullu and here lies its popularity. But it’s also true in spite of all these, people are not fully aware of precise location of Kullu and hence, confusion continues. If you are also one of those, let me tell you that Kullu is situated in the amiable Kullu valley, set against the background of the impressive Himalayas. You can certainly call it a town but it is renowned for its temples and festivals, especially the Dussehra festival held once a year. Both these factors pull in hundreds of thousands of tourists and the proficiency of the township in handicrafts does happen to be an added attraction.

Now we come to its precise location, in a more vivid manner than ever before. Kullu, to be precise, is situated in the central part of the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh and it is known that Himachal Pradesh is in the northern region of India. It is positioned In the middle of the Himalayas at an elevation of 1200 m on top of sea level at the convergence of Beas and Sarvari rivers. The other particulars of Kullu are here – it is located at 240 km north of Shimla; weather in Kullu happens to be alpine. The summer season is in between the months of April and June but they remain mild altogether. The winter season is from November to February. Kullu gets southwestern monsoon rains during July-September. For all these reasons, the best time to go to Kullu is during summers and between the months of April and June. You can also visit during the Dussehra festival.

There are lots of sightseeing attractions of Kullu but they are related with the Hindu Dharma as the region is famous for both temples and festivals. The first and foremost tourist attraction of Kullu happens to be the Raghunath Temple, devoted to Lord Ram, one of the principal incarnations of Lord Vishnu and the main deity of the entire Kullu valley. There is also the
Jagannathi Devi Temple or the Bekhli temple and it is situated at 3 km from Kullu in the village of Bekhli. Remember that the journey is tiresome and there is the need of a hard 1½ hour climb to reach this temple. But you can get a marvelous and panoramic view of Kullu from here. There is also Bijli Mahadev Temple, situated at the height of 2460 m.

The major attractions around Kullu do include a number of shrines. Basheshwar Mahadev Temple at Bajura (which is15 km from Kullu) is renowned for its beautiful carvings. Other important shrines include Vaishno Devi Temple (4 km) and the Vishnu Temple at Dayar (12 km).

But don’t miss the tourist spots around Kullu ever. Manikaran (45 km) is a small town but is celebrated for its hot sulfur springs. The town is situated at an altitude of 1737 m in the Parvati River valley. Other places worth visiting are Kaisdhar (15 km), Kasol (42 km), Shoja (69 km),
Raisom (13 km), town of Naggar (23 km).

The transport system of Kullu is well-developed. Its nearest airport is at Bhuntar, 10 km south of Kullu. The nearest railhead is at Jogindernagar (95 km). Kullu has a well-developed road connection with prominent cities like Shimla, Chandigarh, Delhi and others.

Procedures to attain best results in gym


Short Introduction

Weight training along with muscle building are not exclusive for bodybuilders only. Anyone can have the same provided that he has the commitment and apply the key (most feasible) strategies.

Content:

How can I have the weight training and muscle building simultaneously? This is not any general question but the core idea that does motivate each and every partaker or a beginner in gym. Even though the trainers are found to induce the participants differently, the basic principles remain the same. If you become acquainted with those from the very beginning, you can also develop and attain best results even in your home gym. Your first and foremost task should be to consume enough protein. What makes protein so important?

Protein does play a great role as it is vital to build muscle. What may happen if you do the reverse? Devoid of sufficient protein, you could pick up weights ceaselessly and not construct any new muscle. But there is a problem too and it does revolve round the word enough. If you do not know, learn from now that a number of best protein sources, including milk and meat, do remain high in fat and this is not good for any bodybuilder. How can the problem be dealt with?
All you have to do is to eat no less than a single gram of protein for each pound of body weight. Do you get the simple mathematics? This does indicate if you do weigh 160 pounds, you are required to have 160 grams of protein on a daily basis. Don’t ever think to compromise with this even, this 160 grams of protein is highly essential to build up the muscle mass. Well, if you do remain anxious of fat content, opt for skim milk. You can also go for low-fat protein sources like fish, chicken.

There is also the need of recovery time. Learn this by heart if you do not know. A number of bodybuilders in gyms in due curse turn into bodybuilding freaks or almost addicted to exercising day in and day out. This is no good for the body even if the dedication may appear imposing. On the contrary, it is exceedingly harmful. As per medical researches, the saga of building muscle doesn’t hinge upon exercises only. As a bodybuilder, you are supposed to give your muscles an option to recuperate after straining them rigorously. What type of recovery is being stated here? There might be different processes of recovery. Some of these include taking absence between training sessions, substituting fluids following workouts, consuming proportionate meals together with adequate nutrients.

What’s of compound movements? This is also a vital procedure to attain best results in the gym and hence, this can’t be disregarded even for once. Try to focus on compound movements like weightlifting for the time being. This procedure is known to build up muscles more quickly compared with other forms of workouts targeting secluded muscle groups. But this is also not an easy game and each and every player has got to be familiar with how to pick up correctly so as to obtain the expedited muscle building advantages.

On the whole, what one needs to do is to select weights to lift that does appear heavy for him. Does this point out one must go for the heaviest weights in the gym only? Not at all! It just indicates the bodybuilder needs to experience the muscles working whenever he lifts weight. If you are desperate to have benefits within the quickest possible time, try to stick to the same strategy. Are you just a newcomer in the arena of bodybuilding? If it is so, lifting heavy may stand for making use of a 20 pound weight. Well for experienced guys, it might be synonymous to lifting 50 to 100 pounds.

Ways to develop bicep training


Short Introduction:

It is no good to get demoralized witnessing the initial failures regarding biceps training. A few adjustments to the workout module may better the entire scenario.

Content:

Without a doubt biceps training is regarded as one of the arduous jobs in a bodybuilding regimen. While on one hand, the concerned doer has to remain steady and also committed to the cause until the end of time, one the other hand he has to stick to the instructions. What may happen if there is failure even after these? There is the need of a few adjustments to the workout module. Prior to this, we must simplify the basics of biceps. It may make our impending job easier. Biceps is nothing save any skeletal muscle consisting of two origins; as per fitness gurus, it is above all the muscle that does bend the forearm.

Keep in mind that biceps are straightforward to train for development and the reasons behind this proposition can be found with no trouble. Biceps, in short, happens to be a condensed muscle group. Even though it is quite surprising, it is a reality that scores of bodybuilders remain unacquainted of how to improve their arms effectively. But you have nothing to worry, albeit you’re a tenderfoot. You will be able to have massive biceps after you begin making use of one or two crucial biceps training techniques. However, you have to have a committed soul in conjunction with a thorough and steadfast biceps routine.

What should be your first and foremost focus in that case? Make a point to correct your exercises frequency and steer clear of any form of overtraining. If you can abide by these two principles, there can be a good improvement in your workouts in a short time. It is worthwhile to mention that efficacy of your biceps exercises is lessened as soon as you do train too long. In order to stay away from this, make use of only one targeted exercises comprising five or added sets concentrated on the biceps only on one occasion a week. Is application of biceps to do other exercises during the week feasible? In accordance with fitness gurus it is feasible but on condition that you segregate the biceps on one occasion a week.

What are the other effective processes? Make use of your full array of movement when on earth you segregate your biceps. It is generally found that bodybuilders working their biceps using excessive weights are inclined to bring a small range of motion into play. They do not place their arm completely down. What is more, they do not even lift it completely upward. There is no doubt that this is a smaller range but the same does thwart growth. The only reason behind this development is that all muscles of the bicep are not strained. What ought to be done to use all muscles in the bicep? You have got to set in motion together with your arm completely extended. Do this too. It is to check your extension by means of temporarily flexing your triceps the instant the arm is downward. Learn by heart that it’s not possible for you to do this if not your bicep is totally extended.

What can be the ideal food in this case? Well, you can continue with your common breakfast, lunch and dinner. Have a breakfast consisting of seven scrambled eggs (1 complete+6 or more whites), 1 full cup of cooked non-instant oatmeal (porridge made of rolled oats), 1 full cup of coffee and also 1 glass of apple juice. If you wish for, 1 protein shake can also be included.

But never forget to drink water. Water, in a few words, does play an extremely important role in any bodybuilding diet plan. Even doctors do also recommend drinking in the region of 8-9 glasses of water day by day. Therefore, you have got to remain attentive about consuming sufficient water each day.

Importance of a strong and effective bodybuilding diet plan


Short Introduction:

Each and every bodybuilder, having the ambition to have a good pack of muscles in no time, must follow a strict regimen of bodybuilding diet plan. If anyone does fail to do the same, the whole endeavor is set to become futile.

Content:

When on earth any individual wishes for to become a bodybuilder or a proud possessor of a pack of shining muscles, he remains in need of a great strength of mind or self-discipline, commitment, complete change in both his routine or standard of living, daily work out, a healthy diet. Truly speaking, the saga of bodybuilding is inseparably related with the presence of a bodybuilding diet plan. What is truer, except body builders, no other athlete has been able to use their body precisely the manner that they wish for to.

It is also true (thanks to studies and also experiences) bodybuilders do possess a exclusive talent of losing and acquiring body weight and this is done by means of fine-tuning their diet the precise manner. Without a doubt an apposite workout program is imperative to have an ideal V-shape body together with stuffed muscles. However the diet is equally important and if anyone fails to find the reasons behind this, must stop exercising straight away. A number of persons do consider
not eating will lend them a hand to shed weight. Is this true? Even if it is true (to a certain extent), it is not at all a strong manner of casting off additional weight.

On the contrary, eating well can lead to loss in weight and this is tried and true. But this doesn’t point out you can go out, chomp anything and look forward to lose weight. Keep in mind always if you wish for to get rid of extra weight and regulate your physical structure, there is the need of an apt, healthy diet plan. Now it’s the time to focus on what a bodybuilding diet plan is all about.

What must be the main features of a bodybuilder’s diet? If truth be told, a bodybuilder’s diet is supposed to be loaded with nutrition, healthy foods in apt quantities. What is the basic definition of healthy foods in this case? Foods that are necessary to build up a well-toned healthy muscular physical structure. Healthy foods must remain at every time and there can’t be a single compromise in this context.

What should be an ideal breakfast? It ought to comprise seven scrambled eggs (1 complete+6 or more whites), 1 full cup of cooked non-instant oatmeal (porridge made of rolled oats), 1 full cup of coffee and also 1 glass of apple juice. If you wish for, 1 protein shake can also be included.

With regard to lunch, there must be the presence of 1 can of tuna fish, 2 slices of wheat bread, 1 large glass of water and 1 protein shake. Make sure that you take 1 portion of brown rice, 1 baked boneless chicken breast, 1 quota of green beans, 1 large glass of water during dinner. As far as the bed time regimen is concerned, try to limit it with 1 protein shake and 1 small glass of water.

What other imperative info do you get from here? Water happens to be the most common denominator in all of the meals and this is certainly not without reasons. Water, to cut a long story short, does play an exceedingly important role in any bodybuilding diet plan. In general, doctors do recommend drinking in the region of 8-9 glasses of water on a daily basis. As a result, you have got to remain on your guard about consuming sufficient water each day. Water is important and plays a highly important role in improving building process of the physical structure.

To put it briefly, for a strong, well toned body, the most important factor is to aide by a good quality, vigorous diet program.

Need of fiber for bodybuilders


Short Introduction:

It is no longer a secret that fiber does play a highly significant role in the general health and also betterment of a physical structure. However this type of carbohydrate is truly quite useful to bodybuilders.

Content:

Let’s begin with the definition of fiber. This may make the job easier. Fiber is defined as a slim and greatly elongated substance capable of being spun into yarn; it is also defined as any of more than a few elongated, threadlike cells (in particular a muscle fiber or a nerve fiber). Where is fiber found? Fiber, to put it briefly, is found in the cell walls of plants. It can also be procured from an assortment of food sources and the foremost of these include fruits, beans, vegetables, grains, oat bran. Fiber, thanks to its own chemical structure, happens to be stodgy to human beings and continues fully unbroken as it moves through the body. What inference can be drawn then? Fiber, in reality, is a carbohydrate. However it does act another way as it cannot be broken down into its basic glucose building blocks.

Now all these lead to a new question. it is already learnt that fiber can’t be digested even for once. How can it remain imperative to bodybuilders then? In accordance with experts, albeit fiber is deemed as something dispensable nutrient, it does play a key role during the building of muscle, and maintenance of the overall health of an individual. Fiber, aside from all these, is also eminent for its competence to encourage bowel movements on a regular basis.

Have you got all the answers regarding the importance of fiber in muscle building? There is almost no doubt, since you are striving to build as much muscle as possible, you will most likely be consuming no less than one gram of protein per pound of bodyweight on a daily basis. Do you know one of the main sources of this protein is animal meat like chicken or beef? But even this practice is not free of problem. What is the quandary then? Learn from now if any kind of meat does remain in the digestive tract for excessively long it can turn out toxins. As per medical dictionary, toxins can be defined as a poisonous substance produced during the metabolism and development of certain microorganisms and a few higher plant and animal species. In reality, toxins cause enduring negative health costs. What might be the benefit of taking fiber daily in this context? Well, intake of ample amount of fiber on a daily basis does guarantee that foods are moving along with no trouble throughout the digestive system.

There are also other benefits of the intake of fiber. Fiber, as indicated by studies, plays a good ad effective role through decelerating the pace of gastric emptying. Do you have any ides of gastric emptying? Gastric emptying, in short, is a procedure where foods are moved from the stomach to the small intestine. When on earth foods consisting of fiber are consumed, they turn out to be “gelled” in the stomach and decelerate this entire process. Perhaps you are already familiar with the term small intestine. It happens to be the longest component of the alimentary canal; where digestion is finished. You can also term the small intestine as that portion where nearly all nutrients are absorbed, pumped into the bloodstream after that.

Through decelerating the transfer of food to the small intestine, the physical structure becomes able to take out the nutrients more competently. These are all digestive benefits and with the exception of this, fiber is also apt enough to standardize levels of blood sugar. What can be its effects? There shall be more steady discharge of sugars into the bloodstream as a result and probability of redundant insulin spikes and useless fat storage will lessen. If you are in the path of building muscles, try to consume in the region of 25-35 grams of fiber every day for utmost benefits.

Wednesday, April 14, 2010

MI5 set to counter terrorism’s new offensive – social networking sites


Two issues must be concentrated on before we move further, MI5 and need of proficiency in computers, to be more precise, in social networking sites. I’m confident that you have already got baffled since your small effort to find out a correlation between these two leads to nothing. Well, wait a minute. We all are aware of MI5 (Military Intelligence, Section 5) and it is the government agency in the United Kingdom that is responsible for internal security and counterintelligence on British territory. Now the same prime UK government agency is bent on expelling a number of its tried comrades or older staff. Reason? These warriors of yesteryears are not skilled enough to get over social networking sites, especially Facebook and Twitter.

The development is certainly painful but MI5 has its own justifications. On the word of key personnel of MI5, worldwide dreadful terrorist groups are making use of the internet to plan more and more attacks. The rampant uses of globally acclaimed social networking sites so as to communicate have got to be monitored by officers and there is hardly any other alternative, speaks key intelligence officers. As per sources, Britain could be crippled by a successful cyber onslaught before long.

If we take the version of Jonathan Evans, Director General of MI5 into account, redundancy programme to MPs Parliament's Intelligence and Security Committee last month attains the greatest focus owing to several factors. In accordance with him, the programme would take account of both "voluntary and compulsory redundancies" alleged to mainly impact upon older workers. Well, to compensate such a loss a recruitment drive is being aimed at students with computer degrees.

If you are still raging, Patrick Mercer, Chairman of the Parliamentary subcommittee on counter-terrorism, United Kingdom, can help you to comprehend the changing reality. As indicated by him, pattern of terrorism is changing across the globe and hence counter-terrorism must be smart and professional enough to cope with the same. MI5 has got to be completely comfortable using computers and the latest technology and there can’t be any compromise with the same.

UK in favor of body scans at airports


There have been lots of controversies regarding body scans yet and all these did induce Islamic hardliners to issue Fatwa even. But, if the current attitudes of people in United Kingdom are taken into account, the majority or 90% of them have started to accept body scans at airports. In accordance with a recently published poll by security group Unisys, the approval rate is far higher for the UK compared to many other countries. The poll involved Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Germany, Hong Kong, Mexico, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Spain, the UK and the USA.

There have been other developments as well. Among the 10 other nations surveyed, as many as one in three people in Germany and Belgium would object to the machines. In the realm of Hong Kong, only 45% of people were in favour of the scanners, whereas Mexicans were even less enthusiastic. 76% of the population saying they were against the new technology. Again as per the survey, 91% of the UK's public would be willing to submit biometric data, for instance iris scans and fingerprints, to identify them when travelling by air. The poll did make a survey among 10,000 people, including 977 in the UK.

Commenting on this laudable development, Neil Fisher of Unisys, stated, together with airport operator BAA also reporting positive responses to the full-body scanners, it does appear that the early controversy surrounding the technology has died down. People are taking a pragmatic approach to their safety, added Fisher. But this enthusiasm of holidaymakers to accept the scanners hasn’t come as a surprise to the Association of British Travel Agents. What do they consider, the same is the maturity of public opinion.

It is to be noted that scanners were introduced to the UK following the attempted bombing of a plane over Detroit on Christmas day last year. The machines, at the moment, are in place at Heathrow and Manchester airports, in spite of objections by some groups considering the same do violate passengers' right to privacy.

Is Microsoft’s financial prudence drive decisive for selecting Infosys?


It’s certainly a great achievement on part of Indian IT giant Infosys Technologies even though many may term the same as the mere addition of a feather to its colorful hat. Infosys Technologies, if truth be told, has been able to have a three-year IT outsourcing deal with the globally acclaimed technology giant Microsoft. Certainly Microsoft needs no new description. It is a widely celebrated multinational computer technology corporation that develops, manufactures, licenses, and supports a wide range of software products for computing devices and covers, in short, 104 countries, if not more.

What shall be the first and foremost focus of Infosys in this context? Well, Infosys will deal with Microsoft's global internal IT services and these include helpdesk, desk-side services, IT infrastructure and applications support. Nevertheless the value of the transaction ha remained undisclosed yet but in accordance with leading pertinent analysts, it has got be in excess of 100 million dollars by any means.

Has there been any official comment from the Indian IT giant? As stated by Infosys, it will be in charge of operating Microsoft's in-house services for applications, devices and databases in 450 locations. It, in this regard, has partnered with Unisys so as to proffer worldwide desk-side support and service desk services.

Lots of views are coming to the fore owing to the selection of Infosys Technologies. One school of thought considers owing to declining sales in more than a few major divisions, Microsoft has been on a financial prudence drive and the Indian IT giant has been selected to cope with the rapidly changing reality. Whatever it is, competence and expertise of Infosys is overwhelming.

Infosys Technologies Limited is a multinational information technology services company headquartered in Bangalore, India. It is the second-largest IT company in India with 105,453 professionals (including subsidiaries) as of Nov 9, 2009 and has offices in 22 countries and development centers in India, China, Australia, UK, Canada and Japan.

Tuesday, March 9, 2010

Can DIALOG thrive?


Tata Teleservices doesn’t need any new reference; it is a part of the Tata Group of companies and has brought to the fore DIALOG. You may get curious to know more. Well, DIALOG happens to be an exclusive product and has the intrinsic ability to convert one’s humdrum TV into a full-blown Internet device. Isn’t this great and wonderful? Surely it is!

It’s time to get more specific. The DIALOG kit, on the word of the company, consists of a set top box that links to the TV set directly and enables it with browser and photo viewing abilities. This set top box, in addition, consists of USB ports (four, in point of fact) and thanks to this the user can plug in his pen drives and perceive videos and listen to movies right on TV screen. What’s more, the USB port can be used to connect a Tata Photon Plus EVDO modem, in so doing bring Internet access to your TV.

Make a note of this as well. The DIALOG will be available in two options, while one of them is with Photon Whiz at Rs. 6,699, other one is available at Rs.7,699 with Photon Plus. Nevertheless, at the moment the service is limited only to the cities of Chennai and the Kolkata but there shall be a gradual expansion across India in the upcoming months. It seems that, the existing service is in the Test Run period and this would continue for the next three months.

What are the views of experts? As per the majority of them, the Tata DIALOG could develop into the easiest way to go online given that computer penetration remains low throughout India. But there is another fact too. If the sorry condition of electricity, TV penetration in the rural India and also the high prices of the set top box and the usage are taken into account, the scene doesn’t seem to be bright. Can DIALOG be successful then? We’re, indeed, cynical.

Wednesday, February 24, 2010

Maruti Suzuki suffers a snag, vows to recall 100,000 cars forecasting worse


Maruti Suzuki, subsidiary of Japan's globally celebrated Suzuki Motor Corp., and also leading carmaker of India, suffered a major ignominy when it had to acknowledge publicly that it is on the verge of recalling 100,000 cars in India and abroad on account of potential fuel leakage problems. There is almost no doubt that this is the first time when such a giant automobile maker is going through such a bad phase. As per the latest reports, close to 50,000 of the popular A Star hatchbacks have been recalled since November, from India and from export markets including Europe, Australia and North Africa. This has also been corroborated by company spokesman Puneep Dhawan.

It is worthwhile to mention that Maruti Suzuki makes about one of every two cars sold in India and with the A Star, it is transforming India into a small car production hub for export. However, there are other aspects as well. The recall comes in the shadow of Toyota Motor Corp.'s worldwide recall of 8.5 million vehicles in order to fix acceleration and braking problems in more than a few models. But none of them is in India. Keep in mind that A-Star is branded as the Alto in Europe, where it is also retailed as the Pixo by Nissan. It is known as the Celerio in non-European markets.

Now the question lies regarding the origin of this crisis. In accordance with the company, automobiles manufactured between November 2008 and August 2009 consist of a flawed fuel pump gasket and O-ring, which can leak as soon as the fuel tank is topped. On the word of Mr. Puneep Dhawan, company spokesman, the hitch was found out during an internal check and there is a relief too, no customers have complained up to now.

The news had an instant impact on the company's shares on the Bombay Stock Exchange and it did suffer a jolt.

Why is Indian education system on the wane?


“Access to the Vedas is the greatest privilege this century may claim over all previous centuries.” ---- J. Robert Oppenheimer ('Father of the Atomic Bomb'1904-1967)

“What we shall find in Modern Physics is an exemplification, an encouragement and a refinement of old Hindu wisdom." Julius R. Oppenheimer -- (1904-1967),

“Indian philosophers’ subtleties make most of the great European philosophers look like schoolboys.” ---- T.S. Eliot

The quotations of these two noble laureates have been used at the outset to prove the India that was once upon a time. India, at that time, was not only known for acumen, efficiency but also for innovation (that got depicted at times through science, philosophy and also literature). On the contrary, the present India stands for steady degradation, where the education system emphasizes text- book based knowledge more. What is most striking, Indian technological sector, especially the engineering colleges do also abide by the same principle. Indian engineering colleges still evaluate students' skills based on their ability to repeat the text- book knowledge in the exams, rather than on their aptitude to think 'out-of-box.' Even though this is a painful realization, it is cruel and true.

But never assume this as any mere speculation. Even premier Indian educationalists have started to acknowledge the same and one of them is certainly Dr. Ashok Jhunjhunwala, Head of Electrical Engineering Department at IIT Chennai. As per him, "Education system is one cog in the wheel, which affects students to a certain level" and all these proves his bitter experiences in a few words.

Nevertheless, Dr. Jhunjhunwala is not alone, he is joined by none other than Professor K Gopinath, Computer Science & Automation (CSA), Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore. In accordance with Professor Gopinath, India's education system shoots down the spirit of creation or simply innovation among students by not enabling them to exemplify their skills at university level.

Who is most blameworthy then? Is it the Indian education system or the Indian society in general? What do you think?

Tuesday, February 16, 2010

Is Google trying to avert crisis through enhancing Internet speed?



Is Google too in a fix? Well, this scribe is not sure of any such eventuality but seeing the hurriedness of Google Inc. or its vigor to increase speed of Internet connections in the realm of U.S., this question comes to the brain only. So let’s put the question straightly. Is everything fine for Google? If we look at its revenues, there can’t be any reason to get skeptical but there is also an aphorism – It’s only the wearer knows where the shoes pinches. Has Google worn such a shoe? Or are the coming days getting tough for Google? Perhaps the second question is more relevant.

Maybe you have gone through this issue already. If not, let me say again. The globally acclaimed search giant is prepared to take a provisional step toward fixing one of its longest-held gripes: the speed of Internet connections in the U.S. Whatever may be the formal announcement, it seems Google Inc. is leaving no stone unturned to do the same.

The issue that was in air for some months got strengthened when in the blog post on Feb. 10, Google product managers Minnie Ingersoll and James Kelly presented the company's plan to render as many as 500,000 people in a small number of venues with fiber-optic Internet connections capable of one gigabit per second (Gbps). This is in excess of 100 times faster than the typical U.S. broadband connection speed these days. The project is not only too buoyant but exceedingly expensive also and if we rely on analysts, costs could run north of $1 billion to install and maintain the new network.

How do you find the same? You may concur that Google Inc. can do anything but there must be some specific reason behind such a desperate approach. Isn’t it?

Read this recent annunciation of Google Inc. "We want to see what developers and users can do with ultra-high speeds, whether it's creating new bandwidth-intensive 'killer apps' and services, or other uses we can't yet imagine." Do you find any agony or an aggression? Offence is surely the best defence; without doubt Google is playing the same strategy.

RIM brings forth modernized Internet browser, to exist and expand


Research In Motion Ltd refuses to bow down to any and in order to be ahead of all raging contenders, it has brought to the fore a modernized version of Internet browser for its devices. Well, the first and foremost intention is always the same; it is to attract non-business customers to a larger extent.

Speaking on this accomplishment, Mike Lazaridis, Co-Chief Executive Officer and inventor of the BlackBerry (RIM is maker of the BlackBerry phone) stated with vigor, the new offer can expand the market opportunity for the BlackBerry platform to a greater extent. Lazaridis played the important role in displaying the new WebKit browser at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain.

How do you define this initiative then? Is Research In Motion too desperate to attain the height of success? Well, even though nothing is confirmed yet, it seems so. It is to be noted that in the month of October Research In Motion (RIM) became instrumental in launching renovated variant of the Storm -- a larger-screen BlackBerry for easier browsing. The main idea was to retort to assorted reviews of the first edition and competition from Apple Inc.’s iPhone and Motorola Inc.’s Droid. Well, some experts have already made it clear that RIM needs to ameliorate its browsers in order to allure clientele in a market spilling over with contending devices.

It ought to be mentioned that RIM’s competitors have brought better browsers to the market thus far and in order to exist in the rapidly changing market and also to attain success it is high time for RIM to do something.

Research In Motion happens to be a prominent designer, manufacturer and vendor of innovative wireless solutions in the realm of international market of mobile communications. RIM, by means of developing integrated hardware, software and services that strengthen the saga of multiple wireless network standards, brings forth a solid foundation for consistent and coherent approach to time-sensitive information like email, phone, SMS messaging, Internet and intranet-based applications.

Samsung firm to proffer reasonable smartphones to arrest new consumers



Even though coming days, as stated by copious numbers of studies, are going to be tough for the global business scenario, Samsung, globally acclaimed multinational conglomerate, seems to be confident and the company, thanks to the changing reality, shall focus on smartphones more than ever before. It has also been found that the same is going to be the crux of Samsung's mobile strategy in 2010 and the company will leave no stone unturned to distinguish itself through proffering more reasonable options. You may be wondering of the source. All these have come out from Hankil Yoon’s chin-wagging with press and media at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. Keep in mind that Hankil Yoon is Vice President – Samsung (Product Planning).

What makes the Samsung bigwig talk in this way? On the word of Yoon, a new section of clientele in quest of light and easy-featured phones has come to the fore. It’s not easy to convince them even though diversification of OS offerings can do the magic. What did Yoon confirm more? As stated by Hankil Yoon, Samsung did not finish up launching any Android phones at MWC this year, but the platform has the ability to have rapid footing in 2010. Windows 7 and the Linux-based LiMo are also "on the horizon."

However experts are giving emphasis to Bada to a great extent and as per a large number of them, it can become Samsung’s most formidable weapon in the coming days. What is Bada then? Bada is basically a Samsung-only platform that is based on Samsung's feature-phone OS and is adding many APIs for third party developers to generate well-off applications.

It is worthwhile to mention that Samsung, only on Sunday, brought to the fore its first Bada-based phone, the Wave S8500. Wave S8500 has been found as a slim, touchscreen phone and consists of a Samsung-made 1-GHz processor, a "Super AMOLED" screen and 720p high-def video capabilities.